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Last week was terrific! After attending the NGS (National Genealogical Society) conference in downtown Salt Lake City at the Salt Palace, I was physically exhausted, spiritually uplifted, and felt like my brain was on overload! This was the best conference I've been to and will plan on attending next year in Charleston, South Carolina! Yes, I'm willing to go there to spend five days doing it all over again.
Why, you might ask? Because no matter how far into genealogy/family history you are, there is always more to learn and share with others. I really want to find those lost ancestors who drive me crazy on a daily basis. Conferences offer one of the best ways to learn the skills needed to find these ancestors. Classes range from the very beginning to the very advanced. So don't ever feel like you might not know enough to attend a conference - just go and find those classes that are right for you.
It's been many, many years since the NGS conference came to Salt Lake and it likely will be many more before they come again. So watch the bloggers and we'll keep you up to speed on what's going on around you. There are other conferences locally and you can always find something more to help you improve your skills.
Genealogy is one of the fastest growing activities in the world and changes occur almost daily. This year's conference had tracts of classes ranging from skill-building, methodology, records, writing and photography. Research classes offered training in international, British Isles, Polish, Swedish, immigration, African, Eastern European, Hispanic, and many other records and groups. FamilySearch had a strong presence at the conference. They taught classes, had mini workshops, had plenty of hands-on experience, and set up a large bank of PC's that created a mini Family History Library with all the subscription websites available. Besides all of this the GenTech group was large. About any vendor you can think of was in attendance with demo's, prizes, specials and training classes. It was a great experience for the approximate 2500 attendees. These conferences also open the doors of communication letting you visit and share with others, renew old relationships and meet-up with others from the online community.
Thursday evening the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints hosted "A Celebration of Family History" at the Conference Center. All Family History consultants were given the chance to get four tickets to the celebration even if they did not attend the conference. I know many that did not take this opportunity and missed a remarkable program which included the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Symphony. Author and historian, David McCullough and Elder Eyring were speakers. However, based on what I saw that evening there were probably 13-15,000 people in attendance. There was plenty of room for walk-ins.
In case you missed it, there are a few things you can see online. There were several videos presented during the evening performance. You can view these at Photos-Videos-Story.
Watch the blog feed to the right of this article for updates from the various bloggers and other news media who were in attendance. If you miss any of them, here are a few, including summaries from some lectures.
Ancestry Insider - Review
Dick Eastman - Day 1 at conference
Dick Eastman - Wrap-up report
Genea-Musings - Randy Seaver's Review
Genea-Musings - More from Randy
Upstate New York Genealogy Blog - Review
The Genealogy Search Blog - Review
Genealogy Files Moving to Digital
Ancestry.com Announcements at NGS - Dr D Digs Up Ancestors
Family connections help create 'spirit of unity
NGS Exhibition hall plenty lively
Decompressing from NGS 2010, Salt Lake City
Family History Conference Index
NGS Conference News
A Hopping Genealogy Joint
A Family History Celebration
NGS 2010 FH Conference was a Huge Success
Family Connections Help Create 'Spirit of Unity'
'Addicts' Revel in Finding Ancestry
Workshop Reviews:
Digitizing Family History Treasures
Using the Law for Research
How to Find Poor Ancestors
In a Cloud of Genealogy
Ellis Island Records have Problems
Preserving, Sharing Records of World
Research Ancestors' Historical Context for Meaning
Train Up Your Voice Recognition Software
Finding Women: The Ultimate Family History Brick Wall
Camp Aims to Get Kids Interested in Family History
Sharing the Joy
Sorenson Molecular--100,000 DNA Samples
Attracting the Young Through Computerized Genealogy
Keeping the Stuff You Keep: Preserving Documents, Photos
Research Ancestors' Historical Context for Meaning
A Lot Doing a Little
Digitization Changes Family History, But Still Need for Non-Digital
Where do 300 Million Names Come From?
I'll continue to add links as I find recaps and articles.
Just a final note: I found so many new possibilities to help me in my search for my brick walls! I can't wait to find the time to work on my own ancestors - one of these days!!
Find your ancestors ---- while you still can!


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The Order of the Pineapple
For more than 30 years, the Order of the Pineapple award has been presented to those employees who exhibit extraordinary hospitality and courtesy toward guests and/or colleagues. Recipients of this award are selected from nominations and letters of recognition for acts of hospitality and courtesy to guests or fellow employees.
Criteria for nomination for the Order of the Pineapple support the One Foundation Expectations and include:
- Exceeding guest and employee expectations;
- Serving as a role model by consistently exhibiting hospitality and courtesy toward others;
- Enhancing the dignity and self-esteem of employees and guests;
- Promoting hospitality and courtesy within nominee's own department and between other departments and divisions;
- Going above and beyond what one's job requires on a regular basis.
Recent Award Winners
Colonial Williamsburg President Colin Campbell presented Terry Stanton, supervisor, hotel services maintenance, with the award on June 5, 2012, at the Williamsburg Lodge Garden Lounge.
Those who recommended Terry for the award had this to say:
- "Terry is a supervisor who leads by example. He makes people feel welcomed and part of a team."
- "When Terry has to tell one of us we have not met his expectations on a project, he does so in a manner that leaves our self-esteem intact and makes us want to try again to get it right."
- "In the 15 years I have been associated with the hospitality team, I have never heard Terry complain. He has a positive, 'can-do' attitude and is respectful of our guests, working around them so they can have a perfect stay with us."
- "I have worked with Terry for 17 years. I can always count on him to be courteous, timely and discreet. He truly understands that his work impacts our guests' experience."
- "Terry's responsiveness to our requests is terrific. He is great about quickly addressing a problem and following up to let us know the status, which directly affects other employees as well as our guests."
- "Terry is a true coach who looks for talent and the good in everyone who work for him."
Colonial Williamsburg President Colin Campbell Kevin Brock, kitchen utility attendant at the Williamsburg Inn, received the award on June 27, 2012, at the Inn.
Those who recommended Kevin for this award had this to say:
- "Kevin is an inspiration to his co-workers. He is the first person to greet us when we arrive early in the morning. His warm welcome sets the tone for the day. He exudes passion for doing the job correctly in everything he does, and constantly goes the extra mile to help his fellow employees. He often accompanies the chefs to VIP events in the Barraud, Coke Garrett and Providence Hall houses, and he treats the fine china and glassware as if it were his own."
- "Kevin has a friendly, hospitable demeanor 100 percent of the time. His beaming smile is infectious. When he is scheduled to be here, I know I have no worries in the stewardship department. Kevin truly understands how his role and his performance directly impact guests' experience at the Inn. If I were to leave tomorrow, I don't think anyone would notice; if Kevin were to leave, his absence would be immediately noticed."
- "Kevin always puts others first. He knows our operation and anticipates the needs of internal customers. He takes pride in his work and takes pride in teaching and helping co-workers. He never says 'no' and has a positive outlook in all situations. He is true example of superior hospitality and courtesy."
- "Kevin is a person you ask to do something, and he does his very best to get it done, no matter what we ask. He is always pleasant, no matter what the circumstances. He never has a negative word to say about his work, his surroundings or his fellow employees."
Colonial Williamsburg President Colin Campbell presented Robert Hall, a bellman at the Williamsburg Lodge, with the award on Aug. 15 at the Williamsburg Lodge Garden Lounge.
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'Mid Mod' Transfer…Now What?
Jan 20, 2014
In 2012, Chicago homeowner Agnes Tumamak was offered a trial period plan, the initial phase of getting a loan modification. Tumamak made her payments on time during the three months but never received notification from her mortgage company about the next steps in making the modified payment amount permanent.
In 2013, she tried contacting her mortgage company and learned that her loan had been transferred to another company. In contacting the new mortgage company she learned that her modification paperwork had not kept up and she was technically falling behind on her payments.
Frustrated, she contacted the owner of her loan, Fannie Mae, and met with Richard Staples, a Fannie Mae housing advisor, at a recent homeowner event. Staples reviewed her case on the spot and emailed scans of her payment history to her new mortgage company on her behalf.
In this case, the servicer acknowledged the oversight and agreed to work with the homeowner to resolve the situation. "Agnes left the event with a smile on her face knowing she's finally making progress on the permanent modification," notes Staples.
Protecting Consumers
A "servicing transfer" is when your mortgage loan is transferred to another mortgage company (also called your servicer), which will be collecting your mortgage payments and handling your escrow accounts.
Because the volume and frequency of servicing transfers is growing, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued servicing transfer guidance to mortgage companies in 2013 to protect consumers from potential risks, such as lagging paperwork.
"Consumers should not be collateral damage in the mortgage servicing transfer process," CFPB Director Richard Cordray, noted in announcing the bulletin. "This guidance directs all mortgage servicers, both banks and nonbanks, to follow the laws protecting borrowers from the risks of such transfers, and makes clear that we will be monitoring them for compliance."
Take Charge
When your mortgage loan is transferred, you should receive notification from your current mortgage company (the company you've been paying your mortgage to).
Additionally, you should be contacted by the new mortgage company with updated information about your loan and where to send your payments. If you do not hear from your new mortgage company, you'll need to reach out to your existing mortgage company and ask how to contact the new servicer.
This is especially important for homeowners during a trial period plan since your new mortgage company needs to be aware of your situation to honor the offer extended by your previous mortgage company.
If neither company is providing you with assistance, and your loan is owned by Fannie Mae, you can contact the Fannie Mae Resource Center at 1-800-2FANNIE (1-800-232-6643) or contact a Fannie Mae Mortgage Help Network. If your loan is not owned by Fannie Mae, you can request help by calling the Homeowner's HOPE Hotline at 888-995-HOPE.
The most important thing if you're not hearing back from your mortgage company is to take action right away. "The sooner you reach out for help, the sooner you'll have your answers…and the more options you may have," Staples says.


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Tennessee Sweeps Kentucky This Season In Men's Basketball
The Tennessee men's basketball team is coming off its second season victory over rival Kentucky. The Volunteers beat the Wildcats last night in Lexington by a score of 61-59. It is Tennessee's second defeat of Kentucky this season making it the # 15 Volunteers' first season sweep of the # 24 Wildcats since the 1998-99 season.
With the win, Tennessee further cements its hold on second place in the South Eastern Conference behind the number 1 Auburn Tigers.
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Re: 2010 Four States Fair
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department would like to release the following information safety and security measures that are going to be taken by police and Fair security for the 2010 Fair.
-In an attempt to make the fair a family oriented event, the police will have a zero tolerance attitude with persons intending to cause trouble inside and outside the fair.
-Officers will again be enforcing the city curfew ordinance during the Fair. The curfew applies to children under the age of 18. The city curfew begins at 11pm Sunday through Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. This means that after the curfew hour children under the age of 18 must be in the immediate company of a parent or guardian while on the Fairgrounds property. Any juvenile that is not in the company of an adult after the set curfew hours is subject to be ticketed for curfew violation.
-All persons entering the Fairgrounds property are subject to be scanned by metal detectors. In addition to this, all bags are subject to be searched by Fairgrounds security, for weapons and contraband. Due to this it is strongly recommended that large bags and purses not be brought to the Fairgrounds. Consolidate belongings into small handbags if necessary.
-No sagging pants are allowed inside the Fairgrounds. Persons with sagging pants will not be allowed inside or will be escorted off the premises.
-No large groups of unsupervised teens will be allowed to run rampant or widespread. These groups, when unsupervised, tend to develop unruly behavior and cause panic among other fair goers.
-No concealed weapons are allowed.
-It is suggested that all persons attending the Fair have their money and passes ready when they approach the gates. This will speed the process of parking vehicles and entering the Fairgrounds.
-If children of any age are dropped off and left unattended, parents should ensure that the child has emergency instructions and parent contact information available. Make sure that an adult can be reached at all times while children are attending the Fair.
-Arkansas Department of Community Correction will have agents monitoring the gates in conjunction with Police to minimize the potential of certain persons who intend to cause trouble.
These measures have been put in place to provide the safest environment possible for visitors to the Fair.
In order to deter theft, we urge all visitors to make sure that no purses or bags are left inside a parked vehicle. Visitors should also ensure that their vehicle doors are locked before entering the Fairgrounds. We also suggest that visitors take the extra time necessary to arrive early and park in the Main Lot nearest the Rodeo Arena. This parking lot will be patrolled by security and is well lit.
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department hopes that everyone will have a safe time while at the Fair. Our officers will be on foot inside the Fairgrounds, so feel free to approach them with any questions or concerns.
Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.
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Cap Cleaning
Just ran my 2007 white "Michigan Football" cap with "ESPN College Gameday" on the back tab through the dishwaser top rack for the 50th time. If you treat the sweat-stained spots with stain-remover prior to loading in the top rack of the dishwasher, your cap generally comes out perfectly clean. Anyone have an advanced technique for keeping your caps perfect?


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Heirs of the late sportsman Franklin Mieuli say San Francisco 49ers owners John and Denise DeBartolo York and their son Jed are trying to cheat them out of millions of dollars.
The issue: The Mieuli heirs want to sell their piece of the Niners, and they say the Yorks are lowballing them on the value of the team.
The accusations are part of a breach of contract lawsuit filed against the 49ers ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl by an attorney for Mieuli's estate. The suit claims the Yorks have done "anything and everything to deny Mieuli's heirs the full and fair value" of their 5 percent ownership stake.
Forbes magazine has placed the 49ers' value in the neighborhood of $990 million – meaning the Mieuli family's share would be worth about $49.5 million.
Using the Niners' math, however, the team is worth only about $360 million – so the Yorks are offering Mieuli's heirs no more than $18 million.
"That's about half of what it should be," said Robert Moore, a former Raiders tight end who is now a lawyer and represents Peter Mieuli, son of the former Golden State Warriors owner.
Moore said the Niners have basically told the family to "take it or leave it, and that's where we are today."
Whatever the outcome, the lawsuit is certain to put spotlight on the team's finances at an awkward time – as the Yorks are asking season-ticket holders to fork over five-figure sums for seat licenses at the planned $1 billion Santa Clara stadium.
Mieuli was a colorful fixture around town – recognizable by his trademark deerstalker cap, full beard and casual dress – and was a constant presence at games. Although he was associated mainly with the Warriors, he also had a piece of the Giants at one time as well as his Niners stake – making him the only part-owner of three major-league teams in the same market.
According to Moore, after Mieuli died two years ago at age 89, his son moved to liquidate the family's nearly 60-year-old holding in the 49ers. Two years of haggling have ended in stalemate and the lawsuit.
In the interim, the Niners took away such perks as allowing the Mieuli heirs to buy luxury box tickets and travel on the team plane, Moore said.
Repeated efforts to reach the Niners' front office were unsuccessful, and the San Francisco attorney handling the case did not return our phone calls.
What friends are for: Gov. Jerry Brown has nominated the daughter of state Democratic Party boss and longtime friend John Burton to one of those $40,000-a-year, part-time commission jobs that often go to well-connected politicos.
For Kimiko Burton, it's a seven-year appointment to the State Personnel Board, which meets twice a month.
She'll have to juggle her time between the commission and her $205,000-year-job as a deputy city attorney in San Francisco.
It's the latest in a series of local and state appointed jobs for the younger Burton.
"Kimiko has spent her entire career serving the public and exercising sound, reasoned and impartial judgment," said Brown spokesman Evan Westrup. "We think she is uniquely qualified to take on this role.
Burton is not the first well-connected appointee to the personnel panel. President Richard Costigan was legislative affairs secretary for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger before the Gubernator put him on the board. Burton replaces Will Fox, Schwarzenegger's former deputy chief of staff.
As for what the commission does?
Well, according to the Personnel Board website, it was set up to "ensure that the state's civil service system is free from political patronage and that employment decisions are based on merit."
We kid you not.
Double your fun: Oakland's new fire chief, Teresa Reed, has plenty of reasons to smile.
As the new chief, she'll be making $195,000. Plus, having recently retired as an assistant chief after 23 years in the San Jose Fire Department, she'll be pulling down a $127,000 pension from that city.
Total annual take for the new chief: $322,000.
Make hate: Retired Cal State East Bay Professor Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz got lots of e-mail after she exhorted an Occupy Oakland crowd the other day "to spread hate, hatred for the rich."
Dunbar-Ortiz tells us she was actually trying to keep the protesters' anger focused on the 1 percent rather than on police or city property.
Not that Dunbar-Ortiz, 73, a self-described socialist and feminist, has anything against the damage that was done to Oakland City Hall later in the day.
"I just don't think it does much good," she said.
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The Columbus band's debut full-length is out May 7.
This is pleasant news: Way Yes, a 2011 Bands to Watch honoree(the membership has doubled since then), two-time Rocktoberfest performer and one of this city's most consistent purveyors of mind-melting pop singles, has announced a debut full-length album. Relevant info: It's called Tog Pebbles, it has 10 tracksand it's coming out digitally May 7 on Lefse Records. That's the artwork from frequent collaboratorJohn Malta above. Pre-order it at wayyes.com.
More immediately, opening track/lead single "Colerain" might be the loveliest thing they've ever laid down, which is saying something. They've pulled off gorgeous globetrotting melancholy before, but this is the sound of everything coming together for these guys. Download the track at Stereogumor just listen to the Bandcamp stream below - over and over again, probably.


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Great Gates
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|"Nar at the gate of Moria" by Joona Kujanen
|General Information
|Other names
|East Gates[1], Dimrill Gate
|East side of the Misty Mountains opening upon the Dimrill Dale
|Large doors carved with warnings
The Great Gates was the original entrance to Khazad-dûm. It was located in Dimrill Dale and was inscribed with spells of prohibition and exclusion in Khuzdul. Over time commands were added that all should depart who did not have the leave of the Lord of Moria, written in Quenya, Sindarin, the Common Speech, and the languages of Rohan, Dale, and Dunland.[1]
[edit] History
When first built near Mirrormere, where Durin the Deathless saw his vision, the Gate was awe-inspiring. It remained the main (and perhaps) only entry to his Kingdom.
During the Second Age, the Elves and Dwarves built a second entrance to Khazad-dûm, the Doors of Durin, at the western side of the Misty Mountains so as to facilitate access to Eriador and contact with the Gwaith-i-Mírdain.
In T.A. 2790[2] Thrór and his companion Nár went to Moria to see the ancient halls of their ancestors. Despite the warnings of Nár, Thrór went through the Great Gates. He was captured by Orcs under the command of Azog, who beheaded him. Azog wrote his own name in Dwarvish runes on Thrór's head and threw it outside the gate for Nár to retrieve. He let Nár go to tell all the Dwarves that an Orc ruled Moria now, and so Nár did, which started the War of the Dwarves and Orcs.[3]
In 2799, the War came to its climax with the Battle of Azanulbizar,[2] which was the largest battle of the war. During this battle the doors of the Gate were destroyed.[1] After the battle Dáin II Ironfoot, the victor, would not allow his people to reclaim it, for he had looked through the open Gate, and knew that the Balrog lurked there still.[3]
When Balin's Colony was attacked in 2994, it was heavily damaged.[4]
On 15 January, 3019, the Fellowship of the Ring, after the loss of Gandalf, exited Moria through its eastern access, still broken.[5] It was not heavily guarded.[4] Prior to that, both Gandalf and Aragorn had passed through it.[6]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "Of Dwarves and Men", note 8, p. 319
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Third Age"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Bridge of Khazad-dûm"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix B, "The Great Years"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring, "A Journey in the Dark"


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BA Institute now in London
The secret of why older French women look so damn young has just arrived in the UK. Fair enough, I have an aversion to needles, but for those of you who don't and might want to regularly partake in a bit of face jabbing, the BA Institute is the premier place to do it... Voluma, Surgiderm, Surgilips, Surgilift and all hyaluronic acid-based (ingredient du jour). Men, if you fancy a bit of filling out (in the face, that is) get out the crackberry and start dialing as they offer men's treatments too.
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If you're looking for a cheap thrill, walk up to that Sisley make up counter then turn back round again cos Sisley is an expensive, luxurious, high end beauty thrill. It's one of those ooh and ahh brands up there with SKII et al.
If you can get over this then let me show you my lips of the day, Sisley Phyto Lip Shine in Sheer Peach!
They say:
This glossy, ultra-luminous lipshine is creamy, imperceptible and ultra-comfortable. Extremely light and nourishing, with a treatment formula combining: Kokum and Mango butters to hydrate, protect and comfort (experience a +31% increase in hydration within 30 minutes); shiny and sheer polymers to smooth, contour and plump; sugar esters to comfort and shine. Leaves lips soothed, softened, hydrated and repaired, protected from environmental damage.
I have this in Sheer Nude too which has little pigment. I'd love to try one of the stronger pigmented lip shines one day.
Sheer Peach is indeed a very pretty orange peach the kind of lip shade I would go for day to day as I am not as keen on pinks.
The Sisley Lip Shines are strange in that they look really dense (opaque) and sold when you look at them but then melt into a super shiny glossy texture on the lips. Like – if you were to look at a Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited lipstick which is also a very shiny lip colour, you'll notice it looks wet in the tube. The Sisley doesn't, it looks like…matte butter.
I think this lipstick will last a long while because of this odd hard but glossy texture. My soft sheer shiny lipsticks disappear the fastest (that's if they don't snap first) whereas this one is as solid as.
It is very hydrating, I really like it! It reminds of Revlon Lip Butter a bit but the texture is thinner, and the colour is a bit more sophisticated. Packaging is lovely, heavy, expensive, comes in a red velvet pouch which my cat will find and hide in about 10 minutes but if I was anal like my mother, I would replace the lip stick into the pouch every time I used it.
For some reason I didn't remember to swatch it on my hand but here it is on my face instead!
This is £26.50 which is actually less than I though It'd be so is not *that* unreasonable if you consider how many £30 lipsticks are around. On sale at House of Fraser.
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World Energy Resources: 2010 Survey
This, the 22nd edition of the World Energy Council's Survey of Energy Resources (SER), is the latest in a long series of reviews of the status of the world's major energy resources. It covers not only the fossil fuels but also the major types of traditional and novel sources of energy. The Survey is a flagship publication of the World Energy […]
Published in November 2010
World Energy Perspective: Shale Gas 2010
The energy sector around the world is undergoing major changes resulting from increasing competitive pressures and concerns about costs, security of supply and the environment. At the same time, 1.6 billion people, almost a quarter of the world population, do not have access to commercial energy and the need for energy infrastructure investment is huge. […]
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make the blink example work on pin 13 if the led is plugged directly into pin 13 and ground.
When I launch the ide from a windows machine (which is the latest version) the internal led blinks correctly. I am stuck using the 21 revision of the software under linux because I am using a 64 bit os.


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Touchstone Tours needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 157 designs submitted by 34 freelance designers.
Logo for all company correspondence, conveying a message of quality, personalized care, memorable small group experiences traveling around the world.
Must appeal to both male and female travelers (mainly couples)with an implied invitation to bring their friends along.
Touchstone Tours, Inc.
Logo for business cards, web site and letterhead. Touchstone Tours, Inc. is a new small group tour company. Husband and wife team will host groups of 20-40 travelers, primarily couples, on trips overseas. We want our travelers to invite their friends --single and married--to join us. We want to provide everyone with quality, memorable experiences of a lifetime. Our vision is "friends traveling with friends". Appeal to ages 40-70.
We chose the name "Touchstone" because it is a standard of measurement for quality. We will be using 4-5 star hotels and native tour guides to provide a quality experience.
- Item 1...The words Touchstone Tours may or may not be in the logo.
- We want the design to be as simple and elegant as possible.
- Use 2-3 vibrant colors.
- Evoke global travel.
- Imply connecting as friends.vector format like that produced by Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator
- Item 1...Neon or muted, colors.
- If the words "Touchstone Tours" are part of the logo please do not use all capital letters.
- Do not add any other words.
- Do not use "TT" to abbreviate Touchstone Tours.
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Carolyn Kobernus of Yreka passed away on Feb. 13, 2013 in Alturas at the age of 90.
Carolyn Kobernus of Yreka passed away on Feb. 13, 2013 in Alturas at the age of 90.
Carolyn was born on Feb. 27, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minn. She married Merle Kobernus in 1944 in Rochester, Minn. They moved to Siskiyou County 20 years ago. He passed away in 2005.
Carolyn was a homemaker, secretary, Avon representative and a seamstress. She loved reading a variety of books and was very skilled at crosswords, crocheting and knitting. She loved to write and wrote The Oakridge Newsletter (at Oakridge Mobile Home Park here in Yreka) for many years.
Carolyn is survived by her children Diana Walston of Alturas; Judy Kobernus of Yreka; Linda Studniary of Las Vegas, Nev.; and Becky Barry of Alturas; and seven grandchildren.
Private services were held on Feb. 18, 2013.
"May the great spirit above look over your soul – give it love, peace and renewal. We love you and will miss you so very much ... your family and friends."


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During this immersive virtual field trip to the Grand Canyon, learners investigate geologic records to discover what the rocks reveal about life and environments of the past. They will then apply those same investigative techniques to the search for... (View More) life in the solar system. Educator resources include a 5E instructional lesson and alignments with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); the NRC Framework for K-12 Science Education; Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts; and A Framework for 21st Century Learning. This resource is part of the Infiniscope space exploration experiences. (View Less)
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Unit two of the "Carbon Connections: The Carbon Cycle and the Science of Climate" curriculum examines the role of carbon and the carbon cycle in current climate. Students discover how carbon in Earth's system is monitored and also investigate the... (View More) roles of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and humans in the carbon cycle and climate. The unit contains five lessons entitled: Moving Carbon, Exploring Limits, The Breathing Biosphere, Carbon Cycling, and Earth Takes a Breath. Each of the five lessons includes focus questions, hands-on activities, virtual field trips, and interactive models. (View Less)
Unit one of the "Carbon Connections: The Carbon Cycle and the Science of Climate" curriculum introduces the role of carbon (as carbon dioxide) as an atmospheric indicator. Students examine the impact of geologic and climatic history on current... (View More) climate by using computer models, measurements and the geologic record of past climate indicators. The unit contains five lessons entitled: Carbon Fizz, Carbon from the Past, Carbon Forcing, Global Connections, and Core Connections. Each of the five lessons includes focus questions, hands-on activities, virtual field trips, and interactive models. (View Less)
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Students are introduced to planetary rocks, soils, and surfaces using images of the lunar samples collected by Apollo astronauts. Examining those images and participating in related activities will lead students to a deeper understanding of the... (View More) Moon, Earth and our Solar System. The 27-page student guide contains background information, images, instructions, questions and activities. The lesson models scientific inquiry using the 5E instructional model and also includes a teacher's guide, an alignment to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and connections to Common Core English Language standards. (View Less)
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Math skills are applied throughout this investigation of windows. Starting with basic window shapes, students determine area and complete a cost analysis, then do the same for windows of unconventional shapes. Students will examine photographs taken... (View More) by astronauts through windows on the Space Shuttle and International Space Station to explore the inverse relationship between lens size and area covered. This lesson is part of the Expedition Earth and Beyond Education Program. (View Less)
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Learners will explore the molecular geometry and mechanics of ice. They will create a model of H2O, investigate its molecular structure and its consistent shape. Faraday's experiment is used as background. Activities include small group miming,... (View More) speaking, drawing, and/or writing. This is lesson 2 of 12 in the unit, Exploring Ice in the Solar System. (View Less)
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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT: MCZ) announced today a new range of Street Fighter® X Sanrio products and accessories. Available in limited quantities throughout North America, the new range is expected to be available this month, timed to coincide with the 25th anniversary celebration of the legendary Street Fighter® video game franchise from Capcom.
Bringing together two beloved franchises for the very first time, the new range of products feature Sanrio characters, including Hello Kitty® depicted as classic Street Fighter characters like Ryu and Chun Li, set against authentic Street Fighter backdrops.
"We're pleased to celebrate the Street Fighter 25th anniversary with the new range of Street Fighter X Sanrio products which we believe will prove a fitting tribute to the occasion," said Darren Richardson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. "We're particularly pleased that the range includes both gaming hardware and lifestyle accessories, demonstrating our ability to reach new consumer segments with quality licensed product."
The range includes the Street Fighter X Sanrio FightStick PRO, a tournament edition fighting game controller for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, as well as a range of themed smartphone and tablet cases.
Additional information available at: http://www.madcatz.com/products/street-fighter-x-sanrio/
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE MKT: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz also develops flight simulation software through its internal ThunderHawk Studios™; operates flight simulation centers under its Saitek brand; publishes games under its Mad Catz brand; and distributes games and videogame products for third parties. Mad Catz distributes its products through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com.
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man® and Devil May Cry®. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Korea, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company web site, www.capcom.com or www.capcom-unity.com
About Sanrio
Sanrio, best known for global icon Hello Kitty and home to many endearing characters including Chococat, My Melody, and Keroppi, is a worldwide lifestyle brand founded on the "small gift, big smile®" philosophy -- that a small gift can bring happiness and friendship to people of all ages. For over 50 years, this philosophy has served as the inspiration for the broad spectrum of unique Sanrio products and experiences. Today, more than 50,000 Sanrio-branded items are available in over 70 countries and upwards of 12,000 U.S. locations including department, specialty, national chain stores and over 100 Sanrio boutiques. For more information, please visit www.sanrio.com and www.facebook.com/hellokitty.
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Not a funny one, this, I'm afraid, Jeremy. The Jimmy Savile scandal has been truly appalling. It has also started to make me and a few colleagues feel uncomfortable in case we, like those senior BBC managers, are culpable if any of the rumours of improper and historic actions by former staff members are shown to be true. What do you think? And what lessons does the sorry affair give the modern agency management?
Not a funny answer, either.
I'm sorry if I sound like a director-general, but I've never been aware of "rumours of improper and historic actions by former staff members". However, you clearly have, and so have your colleagues; so I accept that they existed – and maybe still do.
The lessons seem fairly clear – but difficult to apply in a trade like ours: one that's proudly undeferential and more careless than many about working hours and dress codes; one where quickness of wit is valued and strict adherence to convention is not; where "characters" are encouraged and pedants are mocked; where all the best stories are of near-misses, of presentations retrieved from the brink by brilliant subterfuge. There's a kind of nervous delight in our knowledge that we're challenging the gods of order and discipline and, more often than not, getting away with it. And all, of course, in the legitimate and praiseworthy pursuit of excellence.
In trades like ours, nobody gets brownie points for saying: "Excuse me, Mr Pemberton, but I think you should know that young Briscoe has hung his jacket on my coat peg again." Or "I think you should know that Phil got hammered in the pub last night and headbutted Monty." Or "I think you should know that Mickey's a serial groper." Or "I think you should know that Phyllis saw Desmond in the back of a car over the weekend – and she's pretty certain the girl he was with was underage."
There's a deceptively gradual sliding scale – from improper appropriation of a coat peg to serious allegations of sexual abuse. It's only in retrospect, and after exposure, that the moment when a critical line got crossed becomes absolutely obvious. And by then, it's too late.
We like people who are a bit of a lad. We don't just tolerate the wayward; we take pride in them and derive vicarious pleasure from them. So why be a spoilsport when it's only a bit of fun? And, anyway, it's all been going on for yonks.
So these are the lessons for modern agency management. Be acutely aware of the sliding scale, the slippery slope, the thin end of the wedge. Amusing and admirable recklessness can drift imperceptibly into the abuse of others: so always think obsessively and considerately about those on the receiving end.
And always apply the Insight, Newsnight, Private Eye, Guardian test. If one or more of the above were to get in touch with you personally, with an innocent request to clarify a couple of almost certainly unfounded allegations about one or two of your people, would you be wholly sanguine about inviting them in?
I've recently been promoted to managing director of my agency. I was obviously delighted, thinking this would bring me new opportunities and respect, but have now found out that the job was not the dream that I was after. In fact, I spend most of my time resolving what the variety of crisps and soft drinks should be in the staff vending machine. Have I just been sold a pup or is this what managing directors are expected to do?
Once upon a time, the managing director of an agency was the person who ran the joint. Then a lot of managing directors decided that chief executive sounded more manly and, what's more, Americans thought that managing director meant manager – and everyone knew that all managers did was decide what variety of crisps and soft drinks should be in the staff vending machine. So agencies, too, started appointing chief executives – but, reluctant as always to waste a good title (so much more cost-efficient than money), they kept managing directors on as managers: which, you may remember, is what some people thought they were when they weren't. I think you'll find this is why your judgment is required on the critical question of crisps and soft drinks.
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Little Jerry and the Monotones are a rock group on Sesame Street that first appeared in 1971 in Season 2.
The members of the band were Little Jerry as the frontman, backed by Big Jeffy along with Lavender and Pumpkin Anything Muppets, usually known as Chrissy and Rockin' Richard.
All members of the band are named after the people who served as their original (and primary) voices: Little Jerry is named after Jerry Nelson, Jeff Moss supplied the voice for Big Jeffy, Rockin' Richard's by Richard Hunt, and Christopher Cerf was Chrissy. The individual members introduced themselves by name in the song "Four," while the group name first appeared on a 1971 record. On occasions, the names and voices for the back-ups, especially the latter two, were swapped.
Although there were usually four members of the band, an extra member, a nameless Purple Anything Muppet, appeared in the song "Body Rhythms." In a late 1980's appearance, the group consisted of Little Jerry, Big Jeffy, and another Fat Blue Anything Muppet performed by Richard Hunt. At this point, the group's previous hippie attire were replaced by more contemporary, yet still flashy clothes. The trio can also be spotted in a framed photo in Jackman Wolf's studio in the 1990 video Rock & Roll. In addition, the entire original group (complete with hippie garb) appear near the end of the video reprising their hit song "Telephone Rock."
In a 2000 episode of Sesame Street, the group made a comeback appearance in a concert to perform "When You Move the Mouse." The Pumpkin Monotone was absent in this performance. The Lavender member of the band appeared with an Elvis-like pompadour and went as "Richie" for this episode.
Members of Little Jerry and the Monotones appeared in two early 70s sketches with Grover, as background characters. In one sketch, Grover demonstrates the word "Exit", with the band exiting and entering the door where the exit sign is. (EKA: Episode 0261) In another sketch, Grover demonstrates the word "Walk" with members of the band, which here includes the lead singer from "Surprise!" (performed here by Caroll Spinney), holding up the letters representing the word. All of the members are performed by different puppeteers in this sketch.
- Before their main performers became consistent (mostly before Cerf and Hunt joined the show), the band members were voiced by other performers in their earlier appearances, including Joe Raposo, Caroll Spinney, and Fran Brill. In the song "With Every Beat Of My Heart", Thad Mumford provides Rockin' Richard's voice. In the group's 1980s episode appearance, Kevin Clash performs Big Jeffy.
- In addition to usually providing two of the back-up vocals, Jeff Moss and Christopher Cerf wrote most of the group's songs.
- The Monotones (without Little Jerry) also sang back-up for Don Music, in the song "Mary Had a Bicycle."
Book Appearences
- Big Bird's Busy Book (1975)
- The Sesame Street Library Volume 9 (1978)
- The Sesame Street Dictionary (1980)


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Can Obesity Change Your Sense of Smell?
Researchers are finding that obesity can also change a person's sense of smell so that they end up eating more, increase cancer-tumor growth, and disrupt sleep in ways other than sleep apnea. Shirley Wang has details on Lunch Break.
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Butler's six-point win at Dayton on Saturday came with a scare involving senior point guard Rotnei Clarke.
Midway through the first half, Clarke was hammered by Dayton 's Matt Derenbecker on a layup attempt and crashed head-first into the padded basketball standard. He stayed on the floor while medical personnel, including Butler trainer Ryan Galloy, stabilized his neck. Clarke was taken off on a stretcher.
There is very good news, though.
He was transported to Miami Valley Hospital, where it was determined there was no fracture. He then was able to return to Indianapolis with the Butler team.
"I feel blessed to be walking," Clarke told a school spokesman after returning to campus. "When I hit my head, I rolled over and I couldn't feel anything from my neck down. That's what scared me the most. My body was just tingling. By the time Ryan got out there, I started getting some feeling in my hands, and after awhile, I was fine in my legs.
"I'm still sore in my shoulders, and I've got a bad headache."
Galloy told Butler's athletic department Clarke would have an MRI late Saturday and that would give the team a better idea of the extent of his injury and when he might be able to return to playing.
Clarke leads Butler with a 17-point average, but only played 12 minutes before leaving the Dayton game.
The Bulldogs had to win without him, yet another challenge they've overcome this season. This was Butler's 11th win in a row; the 14th-ranked Bulldogs improved to 14-2 this season.
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— Game details: No. 14 Butler 79, Dayton 72 | Scores: Top 25 | All games


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Reviewed by Jules (age 7)
I learned that people use fireflies in all kinds of ways. This book reminds me of catching my first insect. It was a grasshopper. My favorite part is when she caught fireflies.
I recommend this book to people who like science because it is a science book.


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Game On! Sports Schedule for January 22, 2013
The place to be in the sports world today is Los Angeles, where the top two team in the NBA's Western Conference will duke it out when the Clippers host the Thunder.
Both teams are coming off a loss and earlier this season the Thunder squeaked out a 117-111 overtime victory over the Clippers in a game played in OKC.
Here's a look at all the action today. All times Eastern:
Boston at Cleveland 7 p.m.
Orlando at Detroit 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Milwaukee 8 p.m.
Oklahoma City at Los Angeles Clippers 10:30 p.m.
NCAA Men's Basketball Top 25
(3) Kansas at (11) Kansas State 8 p.m.
(5) Louisville at Villanova 8 p.m.
(13) Michigan State at Wisconsin 7 p.m. (ESPN)
Iowa at (14) Ohio State 6:30 p.m.
(18) North Carolina State at Wake Forest 7 p.m.
South Carolina at (22) Missouri 7 p.m.
Winnipeg at Washington 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Carolina 7 p.m.
Florida at Montreal 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at New Jersey 7:30 p.m. (NBC Sports Network)
Dallas at Detroit 7:30 p.m.
Nashville at Minnesota 8 p.m.
St. Louis at Chicago 8:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Colorado 9 p.m.
San Jose at Edmonton 10 p.m.


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The start of Autumn – my very favorite season in Portland (where winter is a wet sham) – has seen my cocktail-concocting interests move from infusing, syrup-making and local liquor-creating, into the eve of tincturing. This was inspired by a memorable Sarsaparilla Old Fashioned at Portobello, a twist on a classic both herby and sweet, that lingered on my mind. I spent the next couple of days contemplating tinctures and homemade bitters (the latter overwhelming me) and planning my first move with cinnamon. I was extra stoked to use cinnamon sticks I had, of course, picked up in Thailand last winter. This warming cinnamon, along with apple, maple and whiskey, epitomizes everything I like about fall as if it was a hoodie warm from the dryer.
The following mix is for one cocktail. Increase accordingly.
- 1.5 ounces whiskey
- 1/8 ounce maple syrup
- dash orange bitters
- 1 spoonful cinnamon tincture*
- 1/2 ounce hard or sparkling apple cider*
Stir the first 4 ingredients (and see notes) or mix in a shaker, pour into a chilled glass, and top with cider. Enjoy.
Note 1: If you didn't rewind 3 weeks and make your own tincture (100 proof vodka + 8 cinnamon sticks + a dark cabinet) try adding a small pinch of cinnamon into your cocktail shaker, 1/2 ounce of cinnamon schnapps, or for something really zingy, substitute some or all of the whiskey for cinnamon-infused whiskey, such as Fireball – or even better – something home-infused. It's that easy.
Note 2: I dig the extra something the ending finish of hard cider gives this drink, but you're also welcome to add 1/2 ounce of fresh apple cider or liquor into the shaker. I used Angry Orchard, the hard cider our neighborhood convenience store finally started carrying, but something more artisan, which is easy to find in today's market, would be even better.


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Alfresco Set for Major Expansion of Australian System Integrator Partners in 2011
System Integrators Continue Shift to Open Source Solutions in Current Economic Climate
Sydney, Australia – November 10, 2010 – Alfresco Software, the leader in open source enterprise content management (ECM), today announced the expansion of its Australian and New Zealand partner program for system integrators (SIs) in response to increasing demand for open, flexible and cost effective ECM solutions.
As open source economics continue to create new opportunities for SIs, the lack of upfront license fees for Alfresco ECM enables enterprise customers to fund more projects and allocate more budget and resources to project delivery.
With downloads of Alfresco Community surpassing 2 million and new customers in Australia and New Zealand increasing over the past year, demand for Alfresco's open source solutions has risen dramatically. As a result, the need for approved Alfresco SI partners to deliver and support new project implementations, as well as provide expertise to assist with migrations from legacy ECM systems, has been high.
Having recently invested in Sydney-based sales, pre-sales and technical support staff, Alfresco is now turning its attention to expanding its base of SI partners. As a result, Alfresco is on track to more than triple its number of SI partners across Australia by the end of 2011.
"Alfresco is a channel-centric company with over 60% of our global revenue coming from subscriptions to Alfresco Enterprise delivered via our channel partners. In the Australian and New Zealand geography, we have a number of loyal and committed partners, but frankly the market for our business here is under-served. We need more partners, not just for effective geographic coverage, but also to meet industry specialisation needs as well," said Barry Costin, Alfresco territory manager for Australia and New Zealand.
"The consistent message I am getting from SIs who currently sell 'traditional' proprietary ECM systems is that these products are stagnating as customers look for lower TCO alternatives. The large up front costs of these products are becoming too hard to justify and secure capex for. Open Source alternatives like Alfresco open up new, lower-barrier-to-entry options for them."
Alfresco's SI partner program also offers benefits that will enable SIs across Australia and New Zealand to build new practice areas and generate consistent revenue streams around Alfresco open source ECM and Web Content Management (WCM) technologies. By joining Alfresco's partner program, SIs will be able to take advantage of a range of opportunities, including:
- Turnkey enablement including both sales and technical training
- Lead sharing for services and resell opportunities
- Partner Solution Showcase to promote applications developed on the Alfresco platform
- Joint business planning and dedicated resources for business development activities
- Joint marketing opportunities and assistance
- Access to an Alfresco Enterprise subscription and technical support
- Access to Alfresco portal for knowledge-base sales and marketing materials
"Our expanded SI partner program further demonstrates Alfresco's commitment to a channel sales model and to enabling our partners to become full-service resources for the Alfresco Enterprise customer base," says Costin. "We look forward to working with new SI partners and enabling them to achieve the success of our existing partners, including Lateral Minds, Seed Information Management, iKnow Group, Solnet Solutions and Techtonics."
Alfresco Enterprise subscription customers in Australia include a wide range of industry sectors as well as education and government clients, such as Allianz Australia Services Pty Limited, University of Canberra, and Toyota Motor Corporation Australia.
For more information about Alfresco's partner program, please visit http://www.alfresco.com/partners/program/
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The evidence of this close association goes back almost to the beginning of Christian writing, but I'm not aware of any particular rationale for it, other than the role of the deacon at Mass was -- and is -- one of assistance to the bishop/priest. If the priest was busy with the host and paten, the deacon took charge of the chalice. The legend of St. Lawrence, the deacon of Rome who died in the 3rd century, contains a reference to the deacon's responsibility for the chalice, and most liturgical books of the middle ages continue this. (The image to left even shows Lawrence with the Book of the Gospels (also a prime responsibility of the deacon, and a chalice.)
In some medieval liturgical documents, the priest steps to the altar and offers the bread, and then the deacon steps forward and offers the wine; eventually, however, the deacon began offering the chalice "in the name of the priest", and finally, the priest offered both the host and the chalice, with the deacon holding the chalice as he did so. In the revised liturgy after the Second Vatican Council, the deacon again elevates the chalice, as I mentioned above.
Again, I know of no good solid THEOLOGICAL reason for this association; certainly I can find nothing in the patristic and medieval literature. Perhaps some of our fellow bloggers and visitors here can help us out with references.
I know this may strike some as a lot of attention to something rather minor in the scheme of things! However, Christians (especially Catholic Christians) have always held that "the way we pray is the way we believe" so liturgical actions are much more than simply "putting on a show"! At the same time, we never want to get so caught up in the details that we forget the primary purpose of Christian worship in the first place: to proclaim the Good News and to celebrate that good news in the worship of God by joining ourselves to the sacrifice of Christ and offering ourselves to God in love and service.
Hope this helps, Nick!
God bless,


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|2012-02-27, 02:57
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Found some more really nice still shots of Yamato 2199, and a few magazine images (sorry they're kinda small/low res).
The Gamilas will be the classic blue meanies we all grew up with instead of the "sparklies from space" a la the Live Action Film.
I'll post direct link to the blog that has them since blogspot does not allow hotlinking.
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I for one am happy they are going back to the original story and updating it.
The "Quest for Iscandar" is a great tale in and of itself.
I imagine they'll change a few things, but I hope they stay more-or-less true to the original storyline.
|2012-02-27, 21:58
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Hmm, so the old "Battleship 225" from the English dub has been numbered 555 and given the name Kirishima? I wonder if "555" is a Matsumoto homage (Interstella 5555 and Galaxy Express 999). As far as I know if never got a name in the 1974 run. It has been called the Mogami-class "cruiser" in some materials.
One thing is, that this it probably the first time in a long time that the original theme song can be sung and actually make sense with the show's plot. Since they are going to Iscandar. They used the theme in all the series...even when they were not going there anymore. The Star Blazers dub at least changed the lyrics between the first and second seasons to reflect the plot (the dubbing company just reused the second series theme for the third series since it has been about six years and was done sort of in a rush)
|2012-02-27, 22:16
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...that's a very good point Ithekro. The different seasons for Star Blazers DID change the lyrics. They never actually did that with the original series.
...kinda seems a bit surreal. I know it's a cool opening, but you gotta realize the opening doesn't actually do much to introducing the concept for the series
|2012-02-28, 00:27
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Agh, so it looks like its going to be piece meal released. Theatrical to DVD/Bluray probably through out the year like how Broken Blade was done.
No TV broadcast till 2013.
Given the production quality of the eps they are showing, I can understand if they are breaking up the release.
Well I hope that April 7 is not the only day they will be showing Yamato. I will be in Tokyo the next week and hope to see if it is still in any theaters...
|2012-02-28, 01:17
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cause the last thing we need is Jar Head weaboo's singing the Yamato theme song with Isao Sasaki while drunk.
|2012-02-28, 01:26
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It be better if we found, raised, and refitted Musashi to look like her sistership in the future and then deliver that to Japan as an offering. (or make it actually work and use it for space exploration, but that's even more off the wall) Yamato herself is in too many pieces, but we don't know what Musashi's condition is (probably worse as she was hit from all sides, some sailors claimed they heard explosions under the water...and it is a long ways to the bottom in that part of the Seas).
Besides, the Gamilons are suppose to be sending their first probes here in thirty years. Might as well be ready for them.
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Wasn't there an Arizona class in the side materials for Yamato? Or one of the books?
I seem to recall there being a reference to a second evacuation ship called the Arizona (which the artist above extrapolated off of to create the image I posted).
Here is a total rebuilt Yamato (not from the wreckage of the WWII ship) from an artist on DeviantArt (can't remember the gent's name).
I like his version as much (though not better) as the original Leiji Matsumoto design.
|2012-02-28, 02:54
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There was a Space Battleship Arizona in Yamato III (it was suppose to have a lot of plot with it, but that got cut when the show went from 52 episodes to 25). We saw it I think three times in the show. Once after it was launched to join Yamato's mission to find a second Earth (along with the Prince of Wales, the Bismarck, and the Norwick...each supposedly build by other member countries that still existed on Earth at the time. Yamato being from Japan, Prince of Wales and Bismarck being from the UK and EU, Norwick being from Russia I guess, though it might be from the African Union or something. Arizona was of course from North America). A second time to remind us that Arizona was out there looking for a second Earth, and then in the second to last episode...when Yamato finds out what happened to the Arizona.
Space Battleship Arizona looks like a modifed Andromeda-class battleship with a new forward area with an improved single barrel wave motion gun...as well as side turrets. She has more main guns that pretty much any ship in the fleet (well at least before the Blue Noah in the 2009 film).
There has been talk of a "Disney" live action version of Star Blazers, just that it was suppose to not use Yamato, but Arizona instead (either in place of the "Argo" or as the ship that becomes the "Argo"). There is a few serious problems with that aside from the likely disrespect it would give the show. Battleship USS Arizona...is a rather small ship verses Yamato, or even an Iowa (USS Missouri would be a better choice if you had to use a battleship that is in Pearl Harbor). She also no longer has any superstructure, as it was all cut off long ago. All that is left is the hull and one turret. Also Arizona was orignally armed with twelve 14" guns. Also her bow doesn't seem quite suited for a wave motion gun.
Also the Memorial on the top would look really silly.
(As an aside related to the show: Yutaka Izubuchi, the Chief Director of Space Battleship Yamato 2199, was the one who designed Space Battleship Arizona for Yamato III).
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|2012-02-28, 03:36
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...dude, space battleship Arizona kicks ASS!
Also, the Yamato redesign seems to fix the problem that the ship completley lacks any gun coverage on it's bottom. Very nice. Also more general emphasis on the ships being a sealed armored tin can.
|2012-02-28, 12:35
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I knew the Arizona was in the Yamato series somewhere.
Yamato III is the series I've only seen once, so that explains why I don't remember Arizona being in it.
Here are the ships you mentioned:
Prince of Whales (minus the White Comet Empire super battleship in Green):
And the Bismarck:
Okita's ship has them, as does the Yukikaze:
Leiji Matsumoto's Great Yamato would have had Ventral turrets but the great Cosmo-menace "Copyright-Lawsuit" defeated Great Yamato.
|2012-02-28, 20:29
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The Norwick looks so much better as that model that it did in the episode. Though it looks like it could be an automated ship, as I can't find the bridge.
As for turrets, I figure the EDF would just roll the ships if they needed to fight elsewhere around the ship. I only recall one battle were Yamato used full on 3D tactics to its advantage, and I think that only worked because they had crack gunners. Other times they sometimes used different planes but still fought in the "horizontal". Only once did they really fight vertical verses horizonal that I recall.
|2012-02-28, 21:15
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I think the bridge of the Norwick is located at the base of the top "wing" of the ship.
Here's an awesome artist's version of the Arizona.
This guy is incredible:
Spoiler for big images.:
I can't believe he hand builds these from scratch (the fleet):
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The fleets each year are just amazing.
I love the "Starsha" class from Dessler's war.
Here are the links to the fleets:
Here is a link to his website:
|2012-02-28, 23:14
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The new women of Yamato 2199 are already starting to get a section on Danbooru and Pixiv.
They seem to like the new blue uniformed woman a lot.
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|2012-02-29, 07:24
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Though this is a bit surprising since she's also a Christmas cake~ I guess 2012 is a good year for them.
(I'll wait a few more weeks before really going through either danbooru/pixiv. Allot of the fanart...isn't quite so good for several reasons, but there are a few gems).
|2012-02-29, 13:33
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Considering who her voice actress is, and that she has blue hair, it won't take long for them to start drawing her in a blue magical girl Sailor Suit.
Yuki is as popular as ever. The other three women have less images, though I think Akira Yamamoto is in third presently only because she's probably the badass of the women (based on who she was based on in the original series). The other two need more characterization before they get as lot more images.
Sanada looks about the same as he normally does, unless I missed something.
(Yamato on ice? As in an ice skating version? I think there use to be one of those in the later 1980s and such. Now if you are talking about Yamato the ship being under ice, well I think you are talking about the wrong project as that happened in a different movie.)
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Simulation Learning System for Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing (User Guide and Access Code),8th Edition
The Simulation Learning System (SLS) integrates simulation technology into your fundamentals of nursing course by providing realistic scenarios and supportive learning resources that correspond to Potter: Fundamentals of Nursing, 8th Edition. The SLS offers targeted reading assignments and critical thinking exercises to prepare you for the simulation experience; access to patient data with a shift report and fully-functional electronic medical record (EMR); post-simulation exercises including charting and documentation activities in the EMR, reflective journaling, and concept mapping; and review resources including animations, videos, and textbook references. Simulation with the SLS is a complete learning experience that bridges the gap between lecture and clinicals to prepare you for the real world of nursing.
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In 2002, before merging with Palm the following year, Handspring pioneered the smartphone with the Treo. In 2003, Research in Motion took the concept a step further by seamlessly integrating email and messaging in the BlackBerry, producing products so addictive that they were frequently compared to a variant of cocaine.
Today, Handspring and Palm belong to the dustbin of history, and many believe Research In Motionis headed in that direction, as Apple's iPhone and smartphones based on Google's Android operating system have left RIMM's BlackBerry products looking stale.
This is what happens when disruptive companiesfind themselves disrupted.
(Read More: The Wearable Revolution)
Staving off a disruptive competitor is difficult. Advances in technology, intense competition, and stagnant management are some of the factors that contribute to a once-innovative company's fall from grace. The biggest lesson for businesses and investors: Just because a company's disruptive nature gives it an advantage doesn't mean its reign will last forever.
The Roots of Disruption
The first rule of disruption is that every business is vulnerable to disruption. In fact, the success that comes with being a pioneer often leads to circumstances that leave a company exposed to disruptive competitors. (More: Top Disruptive Products)
"If business is going very well, it's difficult to want to change that," said Maribel Lopez, principal and founder of Lopez Research. "Typically, the disruptive things come in at a lower price point or a lower margin. It's really hard when you're successful to say, 'OK, now let's look for the thing that's going to disrupt that and drop our business margin by 25 percent.' "
Sometimes, like the Handspring Treo, a product is simply ahead of its time.
"At the time, they didn't have the muscle or the technology to really make it what it is today," said Tim Bajarin, president of Creative Strategies. "They were early, which meant they were way ahead of the curve both at the technological level, as well as a business."
Technology, of course, plays a key role. Brian Solis, principal analyst at Altimeter Group, notes that many companies fall victim to what he calls Digital Darwinism. That is, "Technology evolves faster than a company's ability to adapt," he explained. (More: Kodak's Decline)
Leading server vendors such as Hewlett-Packardand Dell have seen their business models upended as virtualization technology from companies such as VMware reduced the need for large orders of their products.
Often, however, companies aren't taken unaware of technological advances; it's more a tendency to dismiss their potentially disruptive effects. That's what's happening now to PC vendors, who have seen their sales erode as tablets shake up the market.
"In early 2009, I started telling my clients that tablets are going to be the next big wave," Bajarin said. "All of those vendors sat back because their business models were so tied to the PC, they had a hard time seeing how a tablet could make any inroads. By ignoring that, they gave Apple a free rein for at least a year and a half. And between Google and Amazon, we now have serious competitors."
Perpetual Disruption
Some industries just seem ripe for constant disruption.
In the late 1990s, the Internet shook up the travel industry, as new online travel sites let users search for the best prices and then book airline flights and hotel rooms directly. But intense competition has prevented any company from becoming the single disruptive force.
At some point,Travelocity, Expedia, Priceline , Orbitz and Kayak were all considered disruptors. All of these businesses are thriving, but none has shaken up the industry to the point where all others are digging for crumbs. (More: Video Game Business Under Attack)
Now Google's ITA Software is getting a lot of attention. ITA, whose technology powers the search engines for several major airlines and travel sites, offers its own mega-search product for consumers called Matrix. Meanwhile,Airbnband Hotel Tonightare currently shaking up the accommodations booking industry.
Solis said true disruption is difficult in such a highly competitive environment.
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Maintaining an Edge
What happens when a disruptive company falls off its perch? Is a second act possible?
Lopez points to IBM as a company that has rebounded again and again. IBM revolutionized the computer industry twice — first with mainframes, then with PCs — only to jettison those products when it recognized changes in the business environment.
Over the years, the company has evolved from a manufacturer of products to a provider of solutions to far-reaching problems (IBM's Smarter Planet theme includes using technology to improve everything from traffic congestion to public safety).
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And companies currently considered disruptive always need to look over their shoulders. Lopez points to Google as a dominant company that may find itself in trouble unless it changes its culture.
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taffg posted a topic in General Ford Related Discussionsok all, i know im leaving the blue oval gang but i have been reading up on my new motor to be. on the quashqi as all oilers of all car makes know the dpf can be a real heartbreaker. i have just come across this thread on a qq forum, now this is todays posts however this may be a step in the right direction for dpf problems. the forteuk product is endorsed by a previous seller to major lease companies. it seems the jlm product reduces the burn temperature of diesel soot to around 150 deg c so its easier to burn off even on short journeys. see the products and jlm testimonials and comment! http://www.jlmlubricants.com/ http://www.jlmlubricants.com/images/stories/pdf/DPF_filter_cleaner_test_results.pdf http://www.forteuk.co.uk/product.php?id=51/Advanced_Formula_Diesel_Treatment
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