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2011 Porsche 911 Review
Pros & Cons
- Multiple models
- precise steering
- effortless acceleration
- powerful brakes
- all-wheel-drive option
- spacious cockpit
- surprisingly fuel-efficient
- highly customizable.
- Option prices add up quickly.
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Edmunds' Expert Review
The 2011 Porsche 911 remains the quintessential sports car that only gets better with every passing year.
Vehicle overview
Saying "I want a 2011 Porsche 911" is like going to the Cheesecake Factory and telling the waitress, "I'll have the food, please." You'll need to be more descriptive to discern which of the 19 models -- differentiated by body style, engine, driven wheels and performance tuning -- will suit you. There's also an options list that challenges the federal budget in length, including match-to-sample paint and leather colors. To quote another restaurant chain, you can have it your way.
But do you even want one in the first place? Buying such a pricey automotive toy is seldom a rational affair, but as much as the 911 is a lust-worthy item (regardless of the particular variant you may choose), it also makes a lot of sense. A Carrera S will hit 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, yet also return 27 mpg. It'll humble just about any mountain road, but also take you in comfort from Phoenix to Vegas with a golf bag and a weekend's worth of luggage. The Porsche 911 has also been around so long in its most basic form that its engineers have simply been perfecting perfection.
If this seems like we're blowing smoke up the 911's engine-filled bum, you'd be right. But what other choice do we have when every single one of its 19 variations is so darned good?
Frankly, we'd be happy with a plain, old base-model 911 Carrera, which gives up very little to its siblings with longer names. But when the 911 Turbo became capable of reaching 60 mph in a shocking 3.2 seconds, we were absolutely smitten. Now for 2011, an even more powerful Turbo S model has arrived along with several models intended for more dedicated drivers or even track use. The GT2 RS in particular is one of the wildest and demanding cars on the road, adding power to the Turbo S engine while subtracting the security of all-wheel drive.
Despite our adoration for the many shades of Porsche 911, there are, of course, several competitors targeting its myriad models. We can't exactly argue against a list that includes the 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage, 2011 Audi R8, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2011 Lotus Evora, Maserati GranTurismo, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and 2011 Nissan GT-R. But for those seeking purity, simplicity, practicality and, yes, variety, the 911 will always prevail.
2011 Porsche 911 models
The 2011 Porsche 911 is available in 19 different variations. The Carrera and Turbo models are available in coupe and convertible (Cabriolet) body styles, while the Targa model is essentially a hatchback coupe with a large sunroof and rear hatch made from glass. All-wheel drive and larger rear fenders are added to the Turbo models and any 911 with "4" in its name. The bigger rear fenders are also found on the GTS and Speedster. The GT3, GT3 RS, GT3 RS 4.0 and GT2 RS are coupe only, while the 911 Speedster is convertible only.
The Carrera and Targa trims come standard with 18-inch wheels, performance tires, bi-xenon headlights, LED running lights, automatic wipers, a steel sunroof, cruise control, automatic climate control, leather upholstery, power-reclining front seats (with manual fore-aft and height adjustment), split-folding rear seats and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Also standard is a touchscreen electronics interface, Bluetooth and a nine-speaker stereo with CD/DVD player, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.
The Cabriolet includes a power soft top, while the Targa includes a bigger, more complex sunroof and a rear hatch, both made from glass. The S trims add a more powerful engine, 19-inch wheels, an adaptive suspension and a smaller-diameter steering wheel. The GTS gets more power, special wheels and unique design flourishes for the exterior, plus faux-suede trim for the seats, shift lever and steering wheel. The 911 Speedster is essentially a Carrera S Cabriolet with almost all of the available options, plus more power and special exterior and interior trim.
The Turbo adds to the Carrera a turbocharged engine, 19-inch forged wheels, a more aggressive suspension tune, unique body styling, full power front seats, a full leather interior, auto-dimming interior and driver-side mirrors and a 13-speaker Bose surround-sound system. The Turbo S adds more power, an automated manual transmission, carbon-ceramic brakes, adaptive sport seats and the availability of special two-tone interior color schemes.
Besides engine and body style attributes, most extra features available on upper trims are optional on lower trims. The rest of the options list is enormous, featuring an endless number of customizable features that will let you paint the exterior any color or wrap just about anything in leather. Regular options include different wheels, a limited-slip differential, adaptive headlights, shift paddles for the PDK automated manual transmission (standard on Turbo), a sport exhaust, parking sensors, sport seats (in three different designs), heated seats, ventilated seats, a heated steering wheel, different steering wheel designs, a navigation system, a six-CD/DVD changer, voice controls and satellite radio.
The ultra-high-performance 911 variations delete the rear jump seats. The GT3 gets 19-inch center-lock wheels, a limited-slip differential, enhanced suspension and brakes, a unique body kit, full underbody paneling, manual-adjustable sport seats and faux-suede trim for the seats, steering wheel and shifter. Certain luxury and convenience features like Bluetooth and the iPod/USB audio interface revert back to the options list, while the sound system is a downgraded four-speaker unit. The GT3 RS gets more horsepower, even more aggressive suspension tuning, a plastic rear window (for weight reduction), a fixed carbon-fiber rear wing and unique bodywork flourishes.
The top-of-the-line GT2 RS essentially takes the GT3 RS and adds a more powerful version of the Turbo's engine -- albeit with rear-wheel drive. Also included are carbon-ceramic brakes, a more aggressive aero package, carbon-fiber body panels and styling flourishes. The GT3 RS 4.0 is similar, but gets a bigger engine.
The GT2 and both examples of the GT3 can be equipped with many of the regular 911's optional items, but not all. The optional upgraded stereo for these cars is the Carrera's base nine-speaker system, and there are a number of further performance upgrades available as well.
2011 Highlights
Performance & mpg
Every 2011 Porsche 911 is powered by a horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on most models, while a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual known as PDK is standard on the Turbo S and Speedster and optional on all but GT3 models. All-wheel drive is included on the Turbo, Turbo S and any model with 4 in its name.
The Carrera and Targa get a 3.6-liter unit with 345 horsepower and 288 pound-feet of torque. The S models get a 3.8-liter unit with 385 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. This engine gets bumped up to 408 hp in the Carrera GTS and Speedster or when equipped with the Carrera S Powerkit. Expect these 911s to go from zero to 60 mph in about 4.5 seconds or less.
The Turbo has a twin-turbocharged version of the Carrera S engine that produces 500 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. An overboost function cranks that up to 516 lb-ft. In Edmunds performance testing with a PDK-equipped car, this engine was enough to hit 60 in a staggering 3.2 seconds -- quicker than just about everything not called Bugatti Veyron. The Turbo S should be even quicker, with 530 hp, 516 lb-ft of torque and standard PDK.
The GT3 reverts to a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter good for 435 hp and 317 lb-ft of torque. As in all the high-performance GT 911s, a six-speed manual is mandatory. In performance testing, it hit 60 mph in 4 seconds flat. The GT3 RS gets a bump up to 450 hp, while the GT3 RS 4.0 gets a 4.0-liter flat-6 that produces 500 hp and 339 lb-ft of torque.
Finally, the GT2 RS gets a version of the Turbo S engine, but with a whopping 620 hp. Given that it only has the rear wheels for traction and the manual standard, expect it to be about equal to the Turbo in a straight line.
Every 2011 Porsche 911 comes with antilock ventilated disc brakes, stability control and front, side and side curtain airbags. In Edmunds brake testing, the Carrera 4 and the Turbo came to a stop from 60 mph in 104 feet. The GT3 stopped in 99 feet. Given this excellent performance, you'd only need the available ceramic composite brakes if you frequent high-performance driving events.
For a car with an exaggerated rear weight bias, it's always impressive how beautifully composed this classically designed Porsche remains in corners. While 911s of yore earned a reputation for tricky at-the-limit handling, with the exception of the hard-core GT2 RS, those demons have long been exorcised -- especially when you get an AWD model. The 2011 Porsche 911 is all about composure and man-machine communication (that goes double for the phenomenal GT3), and it has a lightweight finesse to it that no bruising Nissan GT-R can match.
The PDK transmission is a welcome happy medium for those who desire the traffic-friendly nature of not having a clutch, yet still want the rapid shift performance of a traditional manual. However, we're not fans of the awkward standard shift buttons found on all but the Turbo. That gets more intuitive shift paddles, which are at least optional on the other trims.
Build quality is exceptional in the 2011 Porsche 911. Even those surfaces not swathed in soft hide are made with material that's pretty consistent with the cow-sourced stuff. Other material highlights include a standard Alcantara headliner and deep carpet that extends up onto the doors, eliminating the possibility of scuffing any sort of lower door plastic.
As far as interior space goes, it doesn't get much better in the sports car realm. Sure, the 2+2 rear seats are mostly useless, but when folded, they provide a large cargo space that complements the frunk (front trunk). Up front, the supportive bucket seats do a great job of holding both driver and passenger in place while cornering.
Roomy footwells and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel mean the 911 can accommodate drivers of nearly all sizes. Interior controls are relatively simple to operate, and items like navigation, Bluetooth, the iPod interface and ventilated seats help make this sports car a viable daily driver.
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March 31, 2011
Apocalypse – Who's Hiding the Cheese?
March 12, 2011
The Fallout Is Coming
Canada's record of Chernobyl fallout:
"A large number of radionuclides released by the Chernobyl nuclear reactor were detected in air and river water samples collected in the Quebec region of eastern Canada. Analysis of the data supports the view that three waves of airborne radioactivity entered eastern Canada between 6 May 1986 and the end of June 1986. The first two waves would have followed an Arctic route and arrived over Quebec on 6 May and around 14 May respectively. The third wave would have been carried by the prevailing westerly winds across the Pacific Ocean and arrived over Quebec around 25–26 May. On 25 June and thereafter, Chernobyl radioactivity was undetectable in our airfilters but was still being detected in the St Lawrence river in March 1987." http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_o … a3f5135048
(from Canada, thanks Jack!)
UPDATE: March 23 (my last update on this post, for now, because the Fukushima reactor crisis is going to continue for years to come) Follow the updating fallout news here http://blog.alexanderhiggins.com/; tracking HAARP, earthquakes and weather http://www.youtube.com/user/dutchsinse
[Renowned radiation biologist Edmund Lengfelder:] There is a rule of thumb: For a nuclide such as cesium-137, the half-life of 30 years. It takes ten half-lives, so you can populate an area again, making a total of 300 years. But in Japan is still added a difficulty: the nuclear fission process, radioactive substances, it is called the radioactive inventory of a reactor. In a boiling water reactor in Fukushima this inventory is 30 to 40 times as high as in Chernobyl, it can thus escape much more radiation. If we summarize it: In Japan, more people are concerned because the population density is higher than in Chernobyl and there is a higher contamination." [posted 3-21] http://enenews.com/fukushima-radioactive-inventory-is-30-to-40-times-as-high-as-in-chernobyl-radiation-expert
Hazards of Low Level Radioactivity www.ratical.org/radiation/HoLLR.html : Dr. Ernest Sternglass explains: "When the radiation from such isotopes as strontium-89 and 90 in the bone marrow mutates an existing virus that invades the T-cells of the immune system and kills them in the process of replication, the stage is set for the complete collapse of the immune defenses, and resulting death from opportunistic infections or cancer." ("The Implications of Chernobyl for Human Health", International Journal of Biosocial Research, p. 19, July 1986)
"In l997 former US Defense Secretary, William Cohen,while engaged in a News Briefing at the University of Georgia, spoke the following words while talking in general about weapons that various terrorists groups might be building: 'Others are engaging even in an eco-type of terrorism whereby they can alter the climate, set off earthquakes, volcanoes remotely through the use of electromagnetic waves.' " http://trugreenmyblog.wordpress.com/
"Since 03-11-11 to 03-23-11 there have been 731 earthquakes… Japan is one giant volcano". Can HAARP do this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1yIfOYQWxA&feature=player_embedded#at=201
Israeli Security Firm in Charge at Japanese Nuke Facilities Prior to Disaster http://theuglytruth.wordpress.com/2011/03/18/israeli-security-firm-in-charge-at-japanese-nuke-facilities-prior-to-disaster/ …cameras recording Japanese nuclear core…
"Never before has a computer virus been able to manipulate devices in the physical world as would human hands. Stuxnet is a computer worm –or virus– that was developed for the purposes of manipulating and sabotaging industrial controls inside factories, power plants and electric utilities that use Siemens SIMATIC, WinCC (Windows) and PCS7 control systems. As such, CNET describes it as 'the first-ever control system malware'…believed to be industrial espionage of the most sophisticated order… In reality, very little is known for certain about Stuxnet –with its unique ability to subvert every known security system and physically manipulate its surroundings– has ushered humankind into a potentially scary new age where computer viruses can interact with the material world like they own the place." http://ca.askmen.com/entertainment/special_feature_3800/3806_stuxnet.html
"Pictures appear to confirm the worst – that deadly spent fuel rods were exposed to blasts"
Paul Joseph Watson
Fukushima Flyover video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmI2lXiTo-g&feature=youtu.be
In 1979, Three Mile Island did not explode. We were told there had been a partial meltdown and elevated levels of fallout were not significant enough to cause a public risk, but a group of Japanese visitors who came specifically to learn about TMI found a very different situation.
Excerpt from the Fallout page, www.polioforever.wordpress.com/fallout/ :
Three Mile Island: The People's Testament , Aileen M. Smith March 27, 1989 http://www.tmia.com/node/118
…"Interviewees said on the day of the accident, and for the next couple of days, a powdery ash fell and collected on everything. From the first day, Wednesday March 28, a strong and nauseating metallic taste began affecting them. People and animals stumbled and fell. They felt numbness in their legs and tingling or burning, sometimes a peppery rash. Veterinarian Robert Weber reported in his recollection made in 1982, "Immediately after the accident at TMI, we had many sheep and goats that couldn't get up. Also, we had troubles with sheep just being found dead. Goats just being found dead…through that summer of 1979." Weber said there were high numbers of stillbirths and an inability of the pregnant animals to deliver. Local farmers often went through him and filed reports with the Agriculture bureau, only to learn later from officials that no such reports existed. By 1982, he said "Cancer is our big deal now…We are finding the cancers in the uterus, the mammary systems, the lymphatics…I see this curve".
Betty Fawber said of her animals, "After the accident happened…we'd go up and there'd be chickens that were dead. Just one at a time. Unexplained. We had maybe about six like that…The chickens started dying like that, I'd say, maybe 6 months after the accident…I had two rabbits and one had a litter of 7 bunnies, but they were all born dead. They looked perfect but they were dead." Betty was sensitive to the 'venting', as were others, developing a burning rash on her skin and in her throat and sinuses. She said," The first year..there were about 47 times when this burning happened….45 times..we accounted [in the newspaper] that they did vent….Last year [1982] sometime..we saw or heard that they were deliberately venting each day"…
President Obama called for the construction of 45 new nuclear power plants. The U.S. is in the midst of an ideological "nuclear renaissance" –officials have every reason NOT to tell us of radioactive fallout danger. During the 1950s, when "peaceful atoms" were to justify the creation of weapons and usher in the age of global cooperation, an intense climate of suppression and secrecy surrounded the medical findings of scientists. The public propaganda of the Atomic Energy Commission under the leadership of Lewis L. Strauss, gave us the "Sunshine" campaign. In reality, the Health Physics researchers were desperately collecting and arranging new data. www.polioforever.wordpress.com/health-physics/ Dr. John Gofman, former Manhattan Project scientist and Establishment defector, spread the news that the AEC policy stating "the solution to pollution is dilution" was unofficially official.
During the Chernobyl crisis, there was political currency in reporting a fallout threat, and still the world waited a decade, and longer, to learn more about what happened. Many people have said that the Chernobyl accident forced the USSR into the policy of Glasnost with its neighbors and contributed greatly to the dissolution of the Soviet system. Nuclear accidents are everybody's business.
The Fukushima explosion http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/24503911#video=24503626 Special U.S. 'radiation units' of the military are en route to Fukushima and they probably have something you don't have: http://citizen2009.wordpress.com/2010/01/18/anti-radiation-drugs/, developed with Project BioShield funds.
Rising fallout reaching the jetstreams travels ahead of weather. This map shows windspeeds at 80-100 miles per hour.
'Air' distances between the world's major cities http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/a0759496.html; Tokyo to Los Angeles 5,433 miles; Fallout in the jetstream can potentially reach the West Coast in as few as 54 hours. This will likely stay aloft for a long time, perhaps years. Lower altitude fallout will travel with the weather.
March 14: a third blast at the Fukushima plant (No.2) was reported just after 17::00 hours EDT, March 14. The Navy vessel USS Ronald Reagan, 100 miles offshore at Fukushima earlier today was required to move out of the area and discontinue fly-over attempts after 17 crew members aboard helicopters were exposed.
"The blast tore through the unit 2 structure at the Fukushima Daiichi complex and a hole has been found in the container…there is also currently a fire in unit 4 reactor [fuel pool]. Prime minister Naoto Kan said radiation has spread from the reactors.." http://uk.news.yahoo.com/5/20110315/twl-radiation-leaks-after-third-japanese-3fd0ae9.html
"..this could become Chernobyl on steroids" http://www.democracynow.org/2011/3/15/this_could_become_chernobyl_on_steroids
(March 15) — Contamination is at dangerous levels locally in Japan with plumes of radiation feeding a fallout cloud that is dispersing whichever way the winds blow. High altitude fallout should already be streaming over North America at low levels. Radioactivity levels will pick up as fallout pushes out of the jetstream and lower altitude currents reach populations on the ground. Americans on the West Coast should take precautions today. Fallout is NOT like a "chest x-ray"–it's a chemically dirty mix of biologically incompatible radioisotopes, many toxic for days, some for weeks, and others for months and years. Take an appropriate iodine supplement to prevent the uptake of radioactive iodine 131. The best prevention is to limit outdoor activity and wear long pants/sleeves; change and put the clothes in the laundry. Store a drinking water supply for a minimum of 30 days. Stay out of the rain. Curtail or postpone plans for voluntary x-rays or other non-necessary medical proceedures, at least for the coming month and as long as dangerous levels of fallout are emitted, adding 2 weeks. Nuclear fallout is a cumulative poison. Preventing avoidable exposure NOW will help us when exposure and contamination is unavoidable.
Taking iodine: http://www.sharksarepeopletoo.com/iodine/106-iodine-and-radioactive-fallout
Vaccines and antibiotics should particularly be avoided for 30 days following even low-level radiation exposure.
UPDATE: March 16, .."a surge in radiation made it too dangerous for workers to remain at the facility…'So the workers cannot carry out even minimal work at the plant right now'…Experts say exposure of around 1,000 millisieverts is enough to cause radiation sickness… Officials said they would use helicopters and fire trucks." http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_japan_earthquake
"High radiation levels prevented a helicopter from flying to the site to drop water into the No. 3 reactor to try to cool its fuel rods…The plant operator described No. 3 as the "priority." No more information was available, but that reactor is the only one at Daiichi which uses plutonium in its fuel mix… water was being poured into reactors No. 5 and 6, indicating the entire six-reactor facility was now at risk of overheating…"This is a slow-moving nightmare," said Dr Thomas Neff, a physicist and uranium-industry analyst at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology." http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110316/ts_nm/us_japan_quake
VIDEO – "Use the Chernobyl option", Michio Kaku and Joseph Cirincione http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvrZr7saH-k&feature=player_embedded#at=210
Don't miss this page : http://www.marketskeptics.com/2011/03/fukushima-turning-into-chernobyl-only.html
March 18 – Fluctuations in radiation levels range from 271 millisievert per hour to 1472 http://geospatial.blogs.com/geospatial/2011/03/fukushima-daiichi-radiation-level-down-at-plant-perimeter.html "Typical dose near Chernobyl reactor 4 and its fragments, shortly after explosion: 10-300 millisievert per hour" http://climateactioncentre.org/Fukushima-radiation-levels-compared
Updating newswire from Japan http://english.kyodonews.jp/news/japan_nuclear_crisis/
Two days ago this video of a radiation meter, off the scale, was posted after the man holding it fled the Fukushima area: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-573238
"Radiation…reaches California" http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2011/03/18/2011-03-18_radiation_from_japans_fukushima_daiichi_nuclear_plant_reaches_california_experts.html
Below is a circulating email alert:
Radiation Danger is above 126. It stayed at 235 for over 20 minutes:
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Its 5:30pm CST March 16, now.. this was reported over 2 hours ago.. im taping up my windows now and running some extra water into jugs. back in a few.. better safe than sorry in my opinion.
From a commenter:
"General surgeons of Québec will give free iodine tablets for resident of Bécancourt,? ?
Matipq 32 minutes ago."
Here is a readout to show past activity with this station which verifies the LARGE spike in radiation :
Measure radiation here:
Here is the other radiation monitoring site for continental US:
Watch the clouds and storm track now.. from bakersfield CA.
Here is the other radiation monitoring site for continental US:
Allvoices.com :
Possible Danger Zones:
Utah, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, California Bakersfield, Oregon, Washington State, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Idaho, Quebec, Arkansas.
CLICK HERE FOR Live Radiation Monitoring from West LA!!!
March 9, 2011
The Culture of Organs
Watch this presentation by Dr. Anthony Atala on growing and printing organs, with an "inkjet" that uses cells!http://www.ted.com/talks/anthony_atala_printing_a_human_kidney.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2011-03-08&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email
Midway through the delivery onstage, the doctor appears to remove a newly made kidney from solution but "Reports in the media that Dr. Anthony Atala printed a real kidney at the TED conference in Long Beach, Calif., are completely inaccurate. At the conference, Dr. Atala used a new type of technology to print a kidney-shaped mold and explained how one day – many years from now – the technology might be used to print actual organs." http://www.wfubmc.edu/Research/WFIRM/Media-Reports-on-Kidney-Printing-Inaccurate.htm
Alexis Carrel is best known for his career (1906-1939) at the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research where he gained a reputation as a philosopher-mystic, operating in his darkened experimental surgery lab in long black robes, isolated from the normal interaction of his scientific fellows. The same year that Time put him on the cover, Carrel published Man, The Unknown.

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My team is in the locker room waitng for the coach to lay out the plan of attack, and the band is warming up for the Star Spangled Banner. Play Ball!!Originally Posted by Gaddiel
My team is in the locker room waitng for the coach to lay out the plan of attack, and the band is warming up for the Star Spangled Banner. Play Ball!!Originally Posted by Gaddiel
Phantom_491 takes the field and the crowd goes wild. But the crowd falls dead silent as Phantom looks around confused. Will they find the cache before woodwalker9? Ah yes Phantom completes a short pass for a 1st down. But no here comes woodwalker9 with a sneeky handoff...............My team is in the locker room waitng for the coach to lay out the plan of attack, and the band is warming up for the Star Spangled Banner. Play Ball!!
****Whistle**** Ref "Delay of Game! Offense - 10 cache penalty Still 2nd down!"Originally Posted by rock_hound
Actually I'm stuck at work. Was supposed to get off a little early , but that's not going to happen.
Strider869 and I are looking in the Cabot area for some good places. Have come across some maybes but have to get permission. Have 2 cantainers ready and 2 that need contents. Working to solve this problem. We're also trying to find a few more so we have better knowledge on how to hide some. For some reason we seem to have difficulty locating some think out of the box ones.
well get this game back on I ready to come down to conway and find them all hahahahahahahahahaha
If your not living life on the edge your taking up too much space!!!!!!
I have been meaning to set a cache like this for some time. My only problem is W O R K!!! It seems I don't have alot of time to go caching, much less to place a new one. It is a cool idea though, I have done one like this before its kinda neat!!
The Game finally started after a delay due to Technical Difficulties (Work). Team Phantom (Phantom 491, & son Squirrel 21309) Took the field. Quickly getting a 1st down. Headed to the next goal on the field, Oh No It's blocked by a couple Muggles. Quick thinking and a change of plays by Phantom and they score the next mark. Squirrel Checks the field, Yes It's wide open. Phantom throws the bomb, and Squirrel catches it. Off to the next down marker. Phantom & Squirrel both go out of bounds, and then Phantom calls a time out. After talking strategy, Phantom calls time in and quickly scores another one. After a quick pit stop at the team bus, Play is resumed. Phantoom can see the goal line, but wants to try another play 1st. Incomplete pass. Phantom quickly recovers and goes with the play he originally wanted to go with before the pit stop. After almost goining out of bounds again, Phantom quickly spies a weakness in the Defense and passes the ball off to Squirrel, who figures out how to exploit the weakness. TOUCHDOWN!!!!!
Great cache. FTF!! Enjoyed the hunt/ Too bad Muggles were swarming a couple other of the caches in the area. otherwise we'd of went 4 for 4 instead of 2 for 4. Thanks for the game.
Hey coach, can I go soak in the hot tub now?
Wow, ya'll! We had not seen anything like this before! Very neat idea and I'm telling ya I've not seen an ammo can do THAT before! I love it!
We won't say how many downs it took mostly because we don't remember, but it was great. Such an awesomely gorgeous day for July - nice breeze, low temp.
Thanks for another good lesson in geocaching!
topkitty98, markrocks >^..^<
& calicomo, KidWho from Fulton, Mo


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BEN Hmm. To protect you both from the Emperor, you were hidden from your father when you were born. The Emperor knew, as I did, if Anakin were to have any offspring, they would be a threat to him. That is the reason why your sister remains safely anonymous.
The SECOND DRAFT of the Adventures of Starkiller dated January 28, 1975 contains the original prophesy of the one who will bring balance to the force."...And in the time of greatest despair there shall come a savior, and he shall be known as: THE SON OF THE SUNS."Journal of the Whills, 3:127
QUI-GON : I'm afraid not. Had he been born in the Republic, we would have identified him early, and he would have become Jedi
The Escape to Egypt 13When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, 15where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: "Out of Egypt I called my son."[6] 16When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.
I would not be surprised if the children are even mentioned. But do we really want to see little padawans being killed? I know I don't. It's a PG film and not even PG-13. Imagine if big burly Vader comes through the temple hackin' lil padawans. That would not be cool. At least not for family audiences. I doubt even seeing clones shooting and hitting padawan kids. So, about the only thing Lucas could show is the Temple being destroyed from a far off angle. Or maybe, maybe show a group shot of the kids and then cut to the Temple being incinerated aka Tarkin right before the Death Star is destroyed.
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There is no combination of words I could put on the postcard
And no song that I could sing, but I can try because this is your heart and this is
Our dreams and they are made out of real things
Like a shoebox of photographs with sepia-toned loving
Love is the answer at least for most of the questions in my heart, like
Why are we here? And where do we go? And how come it's so hard?
It's not always easy and sometimes life can be deceiving
I'll tell you one thing, it's so much better when we're together


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"Art Gropes. It stalks like a hunter lost in the woods, listening to itself and to everything around it, unsure of itself, waiting to pounce."
John Gardner
I like to refer to creativity as a blender in which you pour your life experiences and talent into. Your originality comes out of this mix. One of the early longer posts I wrote touched on this, Where Do Ideas Come From? (A+B=C). Novelist, literary critic, professor John Gardner* (Grendel, The Art of Fiction) wrote this for you to ponder:
"Original style arises out of personality and the freak accident of the artist's particular aesthetic experience—the fortuitous combination, during a writer's childhood of (let us say) Tolstoy, Roy Rogers, and the chimpanzee act at the St. Louis Zoo. Only after the style has begun to assert itself does the writer's intellect make sense of it, discover or impose some purpose and develop the style further, this time in full conscuousness of what it portends…Out of the artist's imagination, as out of nature's inexhaustible well, pours one thing after another. The artist composes, writes, or paints just as he dreams, seizing whatever swims close to the net. This shimmering mess of loves and hates—fishing trips taken long ago with Uncle Ralph, a 1940 green Chevrolet, a war, a vague sense of what makes a novel, a symphony, a photograph—this is the clay the artist must shape into an object worthy of our attention; that is, our tears, our laughter, our thought."
John Gardner
On Moral Fiction
You can add John Gardner to the list of those who were a part of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He received his MA & Ph.D degrees from the University of Iowa in the late 1950s. He died in 1982 at the age of 49 from a motorcycle accident.


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by Hugh Hunter
"Why are you like an almond" Tilly asks Frank. Frank is understandably flummoxed, and so begins "Melancholy Play: A Contemporary Farce" now running at Allens Lane Theater.
Under the Latin name "amygdalae," almonds are listed in "Gray's Anatomy" as "a distinctively shaped pair of nuclei in the brain's temporal lobe intimately involved in processing emotion." We hear a lot about almonds here, as emotions are everyone's nemesis.
The lead character Tilly sows constant confusion just by being her natural, emotional self. A bank teller somewhere in Illinois, Tilly is ordered to seek treatment because she hates happy people. "Their smiles are so noisy," she says.
But attending psychiatrist Lorenzo (Andrew Albitz) cannot resist the sexy allure of her sadness. Frank (Daniel McLaughlin) falls in love while hemming Tilly's pants. Frances is smitten at the beauty salon, and her lesbian lover Joan (E. Ashley Izzard) is also won over.
But then comes the birthday party. After Tilly talks about a friend who writes newspaper obituaries, she becomes unaccountably happy. All her lovers then flip-flop into states of sadness. Frances falls into such deep despair that she metamorphoses into an almond.
How do you like those apples? "Melancholy Play" (2001) is an early work of playwright Sarah Ruhl, but it has her signature elements. It starts off with a nonsense question, then proceeds to layer in bizarre complications.
"Melancholy" has been widely produced as the script is fun-loving and gives theaters lots of leeway. Director M. Craig Getting makes the most of his opportunity. He condenses "Melancholy" into one act and keeps to a fast pace (show time, approximately 75 minutes).
Getting also transforms the Julian character (Hannah Gold). No longer a cello player, Julian now observes the action from behind a trellis, then plays phonograph recordings to match her changing moods — a vision of life as an attentive and responsive audience.
Kristen Egermeier is endearing in the starring role. Her Tilly is pretty and pert. Like Dorothy in Oz, Tilly looks out at a fantastical world with wide-eyed candor. But the fantasy lies not in the world's landscape but in her own emotional turmoil. Tilly honors that turmoil, yet is responsive to what she stirs up in others.
"Melancholy Play" is charmingly silly. If you are looking for larger meaning, you search in vain. The play is content to rejoice in itself. Like an abstract version of "Seinfeld," it is just happy to be about nothing, and nothing more.
With perhaps one exception. Most of the people who fall in love with Tilly's sadness are orphans from Europe. It feels like a swipe at the vainglorious side of European angst. Instead of "farce," maybe the subtitle should be "revenge of an American absurdist."
Allens Lane Theater is located at Allens Lane near McCallum Street in West Mt. Airy. "Melancholy Play: A Contemporary Farce" will run through March 23. Reservations available at 215-248-0546.


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Mary Zayman-Moon Curve Ring
At Design Interviews
Interview with Mary Zayman : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Mary Zayman : I aspired to design a ring that has the same integrity as any part of the natural world. All forms in nature have an inner logic and are a perfect union of form and function.. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Mary Zayman : The focus, which emerged during the making of the piece, was to make it interesting from every angle, and to invite the viewer to turn it around and experience it fully. I wanted to it to enrich the wearer's experience. . If I can give someone even a fraction of the joy to be experience in nature I feel I have succeeded. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Mary Zayman : My plan is to see where this design takes me. My short-term goal is to get it into the world to be enjoyed. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Mary Zayman : Moon Curve one in series of rings that I worked on for six months. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Mary Zayman : The concept developed during the design and making of the piece. The inspiration occurred before and during the making of the piece and is my own. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Mary Zayman : Myself. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. Mary Zayman : It developed organically from some forged rings I was making at the time. I was interested throughout the series in starting with a length of wire and forging it. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Mary Zayman : I am more influenced by nature but I also believe that every experience we have ever had, every color, sound, and emotion becomes part of who we are, and in this way become part of our work. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Mary Zayman : Anyone who appreciates or gets something from it. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Mary Zayman : I think the painstaking attention to each and every angle, so that the piece as a whole hole is infused with liveliness. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Mary Zayman : On one level the name is obvious in that is curved and has a moonstone as the focal point. Beyond its descriptive function I like the sounds of the two words together. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. Mary Zayman : Hammers, mandrels, burs, and various other Flex Shaft attachments. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Mary Zayman : The union of opposites: strength with delicacy, and dynamic movement with balance. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Mary Zayman : Moon Curve was designed solely by myself. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. Mary Zayman : The machines I use such as a Flex-shaft, and the processes of casting involve technology. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Mary Zayman : I am always studying forms in nature and their underlying principals. I am fascinated by Leonardo da Vinci's studies of plants, human anatomy, and inventions. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Mary Zayman : Cleaning up the casting that had many tiny crevices that were difficult to access. Even though it was frustrating at the time I learned a lot from it. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Mary Zayman : I am drawn to much of the European and International art including jewelry. This is a generalization but I see more jewelry that I can relate to in terms of originality and integrity. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. Mary Zayman : I learned to work on a piece until it speaks to me. By staying with the process I improved my patience and concentration. .Frank Scott: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?. Mary Zayman : No, I think that about does it. .
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I sent off my Extreme Couponing section of the book to my agent today and am working on the edits she suggested for the prologue. As I'm writing about how this journey got started right now and my first couple of months, I'm analyzing more and more what happiness is and why I am so much happier now than the beginning of last year. It's very fitting then, that the first ever World Happiness Report was released yesterday in time for the UN's Conference on Happiness. The report is a fascinating read and if you have time I would recommend taking a look. Here are a few excerpts:
We live in an age of stark contradictions. The world enjoys technologies of unimaginable sophistication; yet has at least one billion people without enough to eat each day. The world economy is propelled to soaring new heights of productivity through ongoing technological and organizational advance; yet is relentlessly destroying the natural environment in the process. Countries achieve great progress in economic development as conventionally measured; yet along the way succumb to new crises of obesity, smoking, diabetes, depression, and other ills of modern life…
…happiness differs systematically across societies and over time, for reasons that are identifiable, and even alterable through the ways in which public policies are designed and delivered. It makes sense, in other words, to pursue policies to raise the public's happiness as much as it does to raise the public's national income….
A household's income counts for life satisfaction, but only in a limited way. Other things matter more: community trust, mental and physical health, and the quality of governance and rule of law. Raising incomes can raise happiness, especially in poor societies, but fostering cooperation and community can do even more, especially in rich societies that have a low marginal utility of income. It is no accident that the happiest countries in the world tend to be high-income countries that also have a high degree of social equality, trust, and quality of governance. In recent years, Denmark has been topping the list. And it's no accident that the U.S. has experienced no rise of life satisfaction for half a century, a period in which inequality has soared, social trust has declined, and the public has lost faith in its government….
The report recommends Sustainable Development Goals with four pillars: to end extreme poverty by 2030; environmental sustainability; social inclusion; good governance. The top ten happiest countries the report found are (in order): Denmark, Finland, Norway, Netherlands, Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland. United States is eleventh.
The report found happiness is determined by "external" factors such as: income; work; community and governance; and values and religion, and "personal" factors such as: mental health; physical health; family experience; education; and gender and age. It's no wonder I'm happier, having changed many of these factors in my life, including my values, physical and mental health, and my community.
The ramifications of TLC's Extreme Couponing
Speaking of happiness, there are some not-so-happy couponers out there because of TLC's Extreme Couponing show. I was checking sources and statistics for my book and came across a lot of articles and comments saying how that television show has made it harder for them to save money now.
MommySavers.com "Spaving" Gone Wild: The Hidden Costs of Extreme Couponing is just one example, but take a look at the comments on the article. One lady comments: "BECAUSE OF THIS STUPID SHOW many grocery stores have changed their coupon policies! This makes it hard for those us that just want to save a few bucks on a shopping order." Another says: "it's those type of customers that clean store shelves for the thrill of it and leave the rest of us driving all over town for the item we DO want/need/will use! I HATE EC on TLC with a passion!" Another: "I've noticed stores that used to stack coupons have changed their policies and have started to discourage usage. Items are often missing. It seems like an innocent way to save money for a family has turned into something more…not innocent." There's lots more.
It's interesting because when I did my extreme couponing experiment it was before the whole season of TLC's Extreme Couponing came out (they had only run one special I believe at the time). I wonder if Canadian couponing was affected. I haven't noticed it, but I don't use coupons nearly as much as I did during that month.


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This morning, I want to give you the meeting summary from my Weight Watchers meeting on Saturday, January 28, 2012.
"Power Foods our weapon of mass reduction!"
In an article from the Weight Watchers website, Melissa Speri talks about ways that we can, "Pile on the Power Foods".
There's a reason Weight Watchers made all fruits and most veggies Power Foods – and 0 PointsPlus values: They're a fabulous tool for weight loss. Here's how to get them into your meal plan.
If you're like many people, you may find it hard to fit five servings of fruits and vegetables into your menu each day. It makes sense: When you're more used to extra breads, meats and cheeses than veggies and fruits, it's a big adjustment.
But it's an important part of the Plan, so do what you can to make the change. It's worth it. In addition to all fresh fruits and most vegetables having zero PointsPlus values, fruits and veggies offer the following perks:
• They make you feel fuller.
• They're rich sources of disease-fighting antioxidants.
• They reduce the risk of heart disease.
• They provide folic acid, vitamins and minerals.
• They increase energy, fight infection, improve regularity, keep skin healthy, promote normal blood clotting and build bones!
Fitting them in
There are many ways to include more fruits and vegetables into your meals. Variety is key. When you go grocery shopping, pick up a fruit you've never tried before or spice up your green beans with a fiery peanut sauce instead of the usual butter spray.
Here are some tricks to try:
• Add vegetables to frozen entrees, pasta dishes, soups or wraps.
• Use frozen veggies to save time. Add them to recipes or use them on their own.
• Snack on crudités with salsa, hummus, low-fat dip or dressing.
• Buy fresh seasonal, local or organic veggies, which are often more flavorful.
• Mix fruits into salads for a surprising new taste.


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This awesome painted cross-stitch mural caught my eye back in March of 2011 when it was featured on Bloesem. I'd never seen anything like this before; I was so inspired by Eline's creativity I was going to paint my own cross-stitch mural. Well, that hasn't happened… yet, but I'm still impressed and inspired by such lovely work. Wonderful cross-stitch pieces are showing up in the design and DIY worlds. Was Eline's work the catalyst for this emerging trend? Or is cross-stitch gaining popularity because of the renewed interest in all that is vintage?
I can't tell if Bambi is painted or stitched; it doesn't matter because it is so endearing. And paired with the crocheted throw…perfection.
Spring 2012 at High Point – from Gan
Close up of rug from Bliss
Eline Pellinkhof via Freshome
Eline's painted cross-stitch patterns add a touch of whimsy to any room. Painting lets you customize the colors for any space in your home. Hang an empty frame on the wall and paint a cross-stitch project inside it. You can go big or small with picture frames.
Peg board cross-stitch project from Beci Orpin
Cross-stitch with the versatile washi tape
*Explanation Required Pinterest Challenge with how-to steps
What's old is new again. How fun to see the traditional cross-stitch design transformed into new and exciting pieces for modern day interiors. What's next? This line from The Rocky Horror Picture Show popped into my head: I'm shivering from antici—–pation.
Addendum: I found this very cool painted floor cross-stitch. Oh, the possibilities.


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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Andrew MacDonald scored the game's only goal and Evgeni Nabokov got the shutout Tuesday in the New York Islanders' 1-0 win over Washington.
MacDonald tallied early in the third period when his slap shot off a feed from Brock Nelson found its way through traffic and past Michal Neuvirth.
Nabokov turned aside all 22 Capitals shots en route to his second shutout of the season as the Islanders ended a five-game skid.
Neuvirth finished with 27 stops for the Capitals, losers of three in four games.


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#6 Retired by Cardinals
Stanley Frank Musial wore No. 6, the first number retired by the Cardinals franchise. Upon his retirement on Sept. 29, 1963, Musial held 17 major league records, 29 National League marks and nine All-Star Game records. His career highlights include:
- Ranked first in National League history in hits (3,630) and second in homers (475) when he retired.
- Batted .331 in his career, won seven National League batting titles and led the league in hits six times.
- Never ejected in 3,026 regular-season games.
- Member of the the Cardinals' World Series championship clubs in 1942, 1944 and 1946, and a pennant-winner in 1943.
- Cardinals general manager for one season, when they beat Boston in the 1967 World Series.
- Business and civic leader, chairman of the Crippled Children's Society of St. Louis for 20 years, member of numerous boards of directors, including Boy Scouts, USO, Senior Olympics, St. Louis Muscular Dystrophy Association, St. Louis Diabetic Association and Southwest Bank.


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Apple's Courtroom Win Powers Up Patents
Aug 28, 2012 5:00 AM PT
Apple's stock hit record highs Monday, the first day of trading after a jury in California awarded the company more than $1 billion for damages inflicted by Samsung.
But Apple isn't the only company having a good day on the market following the verdict. Smartphone competitors like Research In Motion, Nokia and Microsoft all rallied on the day as the trial highlighted the importance of a strong patent portfolio. Despite coming in behind Apple in smartphone market share, the longtime mobile market players have relatively deep patent rosters from their years in the business.
Meanwhile, Google, which makes the Android operating system that runs on many of Samsung's smartphones, dropped 1.4 percent to close at US$669.22. Samsung, which trades in the South Korean market, was down about 7.5 percent.
Since a lengthy appeals process is likely to follow the California verdict, and there have been no decisions made regarding a permanent ban on certain Samsung devices, it's impossible to say what kind of impact this decision will have on Google's Android ecosystem going forward, said Ramon Llamas, senior research analyst with IDC Mobile Devices Technology and Trends. But that doesn't mean it won't weigh a little heavier on other manufacturers' minds now, he said.
"Obviously Apple went after Samsung because it was the clear and immediate competitor, and we know how much Android has meant to them," he told MacNewsWorld. "But they're not the only vendor to have rectangular-shaped phones with a wall of applications. The HTCs, Motorolas and LGs of the world do as well, and whether or not Apple wants to take these guys to court, no one knows, but it is definitely something for them to consider."
Changing Design
This particular case brought to light how important design patents can be, said Roman Tsibulevskiy, patent attorney at Goldstein Law Offices. Whereas in the past, IP battles tended to focus on more technical or utility patents, in this case attorneys used simple visual evidence to show the similarities between iPhones, iPads and Samsung device designs. That emphasis on design from two high-profile companies with extremely recognizable products could force competitors to exaggerate differences from Apple in the future, he said.
"What's interesting about this case is that a lot of the patents deal with design," he told MacNewsWorld. "Those haven't been as litigated in the industry, and that could force other companies to really try to make their products distinguishable going forward. One Apple attorney pointed out in the trial how different Microsoft phones are, and said that could be a direction Samsung could have taken.
"This is definitely reason for someone like Nokia to say, 'OK, we're scared of your patent portfolio' and design something much different," he added. "In terms of value, that's really something. It's really the best kind of PR for Apple."
Among intellectual property experts and telecom leaders, that's not a new concept, said Tsibulevskiy, as evidenced by recent acquisitions in the tech world. Google's purchase of Motorola cleared earlier this year, giving the search giant a much stronger supply of patents from the longstanding mobile device maker. But the verdict is serving as a wake-up call to mainstream investors, making them realize the importance of a deep portfolio.
"In terms of patent value, this is not the only case to demonstrate it," he said. "There have been other legal patent battles, but this is just one more thing that bolsters the claim about the value of patents."
Still Need the Whole Package
That power does come with limitations, though, said Llamas. Secondary players in Apple and Samsung's battle, such as RIM and Microsoft, are having a good day on the market. But a company like RIM, which is struggling with an outdated smartphone model and corporate restructuring, can't expect an overnight turnaround simply because of its deep portfolio, said Llamas.
"You can't overlook the fact that the consumer doesn't really care about patents," he said. "They just want a really good device and a good experience. When is the last time a consumer looked at a smartphone in a store and said, 'I'm going to buy this because this company's patent portfolio is awesome?' For guys like RIM and Nokia, their patents are going to help them develop and grow in the years to come, and that's what matters."
But even as customers generally remain ambivalent toward a given company's portfolio, Llamas acknowledged it's just another important consideration when investors consider the overall value of a telecom company.
"There's a lot to consider here once you look at the amount of money that has exchanged hands, and some of the recent acquisitions for greater patent portfolios," he said. "From that kind of perspective, it's something you want to make sure you cover. Patents lead to licensing, and licensing fees mean more cash, which means money in your pocket as an investor."


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Simbex extends partnership with Dartmouth Medical School, Thayer School of Engineering on concussion research
September 15, 2011
With a two-year, $1.3-million grant, researchers from the Lebanon-based company Simbex, Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) and Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth will explore novel approaches to understanding the causes of and clinical outcomes following sports-related concussions.
Co-principal investigators for the project, supported by the National Operating Committee on Standards in Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE), are Simbex president Richard M. Greenwald, PhD, Dartmouth psychiatrist Thomas McAllister, MD, and Dartmouth Assistant Professor of Engineering Songbai Ji, ScD.
"This is a great opportunity to answer important questions related to the link between head impact biomechanics, brain tissue motion, and neuroimaging findings in young athletes who sustain concussions," said Greenwald. "Together, we offer a unique team to rapidly advance scientific knowledge on concussions, and then to immediately translate those findings to the development of improved standards for sports equipment."


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - english teaching Jobs in Brazil Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in english teaching Jobs in Brazil Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Brazil View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message anmachadoJoined: 05 Feb 2012Posts: 1Location: miami ,usa Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 8:37 am Post subject: english teaching Jobs in Brazil hello all, if any one knows of some good schools to work for please let me know . I will be traveling to Brazil in the first week of March. Back to top jdlJoined: 06 Apr 2005Posts: 632Location: cyberspace Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: Brasil is almost as big as the continental United States with a very urbanized population. There are jobs in all cities. Do you have any idea where you will be establishing? Back to top lightchinaJoined: 07 Jan 2012Posts: 14 Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2012 10:57 am Post subject: Good Places and Schools in Brazil I too am interested in learning about good locations and schools in Brazil. Please help. lightchina Back to top VecchiaJoined: 05 Jun 2009Posts: 54Location: Sao Luis, Brazil Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2012 12:05 pm Post subject: Guys to give you an example I am now teaching in natal and there are approx 25 language schools here alone. In my opinion, in brazil anyway, a 'good school' will depend on who the director is. So a wizard in Fortaleza could be awful to work for but a wizard here could be great...it really depends. Just hit some scools with your cv and take it from there it's the only way... Back to top lightchinaJoined: 07 Jan 2012Posts: 14 Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 7:20 am Post subject: Jobs in Brazil Thanks Vecchia I think people want assistance because if you do get a position with a bad director, it will be a long year. We are already taking a chance by leaving our home countries, we just want to limit some inconveniences. Thanks for the words of encouragement. lightchina Back to top hippocampusJoined: 27 Feb 2012Posts: 126Location: Bikini Bottom Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 1:15 am Post subject: jdl wrote: Brasil is almost as big as the continental United States with a very urbanized population. Point of fact: Brazil is larger than the 48 contiguous states. Most U.S. citizens seems to resent and disbelieve this as a matter of principle, or at least due to a poor understanding of the Mercator projection. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071011083133AAYXgyw Different net sites give various information, but the majority weigh in for Brasilia. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> Brazil All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


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Pirates shut down Brewers 4-0
Brewers' win streak snapped at 4
PITTSBURGH — Jeff Karstens pitched seven-plus innings before leaving with an injury and the Pittsburgh Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.
Karstens (5-3) gave up seven hits, did not walk a batter, and struck out four for his first victory in nine career starts against Milwaukee.
Karstens also had an RBI single and scored during Pittsburgh's four-run fifth inning. He left with an injured right groin after the first two Brewers singled in the eighth.
Pedro Alvarez had two hits for Pittsburgh, one game behind St. Louis for the second wild-card spot.
Shaun Marcum (5-4) did not allow an earned run in his first start since June 14. Milwaukee had won four straight.


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Have my own domain
be able to utilize my current Polycomm 331 Phones and Bria Softphone.
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Pretty much straight forward project to begin with.
Agents total are 140 but I will start with at least 5 no more than 10.
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text: The earliest Carnegie International catalog covers featured a profile with the motto "Honos Alit Artes" (in English, "Honor feeds the arts"). This phrase is attributed to Cicero, who argued that an artistic discipline, such as painting, requires recognition and support from the public in order to flourish. This cover design was used from 1896 to 1914, when the annual show was put on hold due to the war. When the exhibition was brought back in 1920, the covers had a new, modern design. This Art Deco look was used from 1920 to 1922, and the show was renamed the International Exhibition of Paintings. 1924 saw the introduction of a new cover design, this time a classic image of a goddess. (more…)


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So what's the best thing to do the next night after going to the James Bond premiere?
Go to see the film again?
Yes, 24 hours after watching Skyfall at the Royal Albert Hall, I was at the cinema for more 007 action!
It was thanks to my friend Rache. When not organising fancy dress themed nights out, she loves to enter competitions. She's very good at winning and has bagged some incredible prizes.
For months Rache had been trying to win tickets for the Skyfall premiere for me. She wasn't alone in doing this.
She's part of an online forum for fellow compers. Many of them also did what they could by entering quizzes and competitions for me. These were people I'd never met before, they only knew me from this blog, yet they put in lots of effort into doing something lovely for me.
And they came up trumps!
A man who goes by the online name of Greatbigrobot won tickets to a VIP advanced screening of the movie for me the night after the premiere. I was delighted. Then a couple of days later the charity, the Willow Foundation managed to get me invited to the premiere.
The tickets for the advanced screening were non-transferable so I ended up with a double dose of 007. Well, you can never have too much Bond in your life.
My friend Anna came with me to the advance screening. It was a really great night and another fabulous excuse to wear Candice and a posh dress. You wait for months for something like this to come along and then you have two big nights out in a row. Not that I'm complaining.
Before the film we were served champagne by handsome waiters, played roulette and met men in tuxedos. Surely this is what it must be like to be a Bond girl?!
Although I don't imagine that Bond girls normally drink champagne from plastic glasses.
I was really touched that someone won the prize for me. But this wasn't the first random act of kindness. Since being diagnosed, people that I don't know have sent me presents.
When I went into hospital I received a care package which included tissues for tears and a notebook for ideas. During chemo I received a handbag in the post to help me look forward to happier times. Just a few days ago a Twitter friend sent me a teal green hat and earrings. Her gifts were to help make my bald look better and feel warmer.
I've also had cards from people who explain that we've not met but they know me through someone.
I've had so much love on Twitter too and from everyone that's left comments on this blog.
Of course, the support I've had from family and friends has been wonderful but I didn't expect so much good will from strangers. Knowing that lots of people, including many I've not met in real life, are cheering you on is an incredible feeling. It always gives me a boost and has been more help than I could have imagined.
So, thank you.
Never for a second would I have chosen to have cancer. It may be the worst of times but it's also shown me the best of so many people.


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The recent uproar surrounding Ron Howard's upcoming comedy "The Dilemma," in which Ronny Valentine (played by Vince Vaughn) commented that an electric car is "gay," resulted in the joke being excised from the trailer. CNN's Anderson Cooper was critical of the original comment.
However, the joke is not going to be cut from the film, according to Patrick Goldstein in the L.A. Times "Big Picture" blog. Howard, who had the say in the final cut, made the decision.
The director recently answered some questions by Goldstein about the film about why Universal's gay executives didn't raise the issue about the trailer before it was released, or why some of the gay actors in the film didn't object to the joke. Goldstein concluded his questioning by asking why this particular joke has caused a sensation when the use of the word "gay" has been a part of comedy for a while now.
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Howard responded: "So why was the joke in the movie? Our lead character of Ronny Valentine has a mouth that sometimes gets him into trouble and he definitely flirts with the line of what's okay to say. He tries to do what's right but sometimes falls short. Who can't relate to that? I am drawn to films that have a variety of characters with different points of view who clash, conflict and learn to live with each other."
He continued: "Did you think it wasn't offensive? I don't strip my films of everything that I might personally find inappropriate. Comedy or drama, I'm always trying to make choices that stir the audience in all kinds of ways. This Ronny Valentine character can be offensive and inappropriate at times and those traits are fundamental to his personality and the way our story works."
Howard said that the line was in the script and not ad-libbed by Vaughn. He argued that if artists are pressured into making artistic changes, it will "endanger comedy as both entertainment and a provoker of thought."
He concluded in his answers to Goldstein's questions that he himself owns an electric car. "Guess what that makes me in the eyes of our lead character? But then again, I don't agree with everything Ronny Valentine says and does in this comedy any more than Vince Vaughn, the screenwriter or any member of the audience should for that matter."
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This painting hangs in the home of a relative and Auntie kindly took a snap of it (sorry about the flash!). This is the family of Thomas Alexander (1816 – 1884) and Margaret Borthwick (1819 – 1865) who were my G G G grandparents.
I'm interested in the symbols in the painting as most of the family are holding something – a book, a cane, a flower, a hat. My guess is that the book symbolises learning or education? David is holding is something in his left hand and a cane in his right – is it one of those old "hoop" toys?
The Mum, Margaret Borthwick is the spitting image of my Dad, which I find intriguing and just a little bit strange. Thomas and Margaret's youngest daughter, Mary Johnstone Alexander (on the right), married Patrick Graham in Perth in 1873. Patrick farmed at Cairnbeddie, St Martins and later at Baldinnies, Dunning and they had two little boys, John and Alexander who was my G grandfather. Sadly, Patrick and Mary both died when their sons were very little and the boys were looked after by David (the young man in the painting) and Margaret (the eldest daughter).
I've already posted the story of "Auntie Margaret and the Orphans" and how I discovered their graves by chance on my other blog Ramblings of a Scottish Genealogist if you'd like to read it, but get a hanky 🙂


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HOUSTON – There was a collective exhale in the Houston Dynamo locker room after Saturday's win over Chivas USA. With pressure mounting over the team's seven game winless streak, Saturday's win provided a sigh of relief for a team looking to rekindle their fighting spirit.
"It's huge," said Hunter Freeman after the win. "We'd gone seven games without a win and we needed it."
WATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Houston 2, Chivas USA 1
"We haven't won in a while and [the win] takes a lot of pressure off," added head coach Dominic Kinnear. "We put that on ourselves, to win every game."
The game got off to an awful start for the home team with a Bobby Boswell goal being waved off and a Freeman gaffe leaving Houston chasing an early Chivas lead. From the early moments, it started to shape up as the next chapter in a line of tough results.
"The frustration was building after having the goal taken away and then giving up one but I give the guys credit," said Kinnear. "We came in the locker room even and pretty determined."
That determination was aided by Geoff Cameron's 29th minute equalizer. And while the goal pulled them back into the match, the breakthrough happened 11 minutes into the second half when the Dynamo received something that the team feels they have lacked lately -- a break.
It came when a well-placed Brad Davis corner kick resulted in a Heath Pearce own goal that gave the Dynamo a 2-1 lead. Despite some late scares, Houston was able to hold onto the result and put their recent struggles behind them.
After a week of talking about rediscovering their "toughness" and "winning mentality," the result leaves the Dynamo with positive momentum going forward. The win puts Houston in third place in the Eastern Conference and keeps them firmly in contention for an automatic playoff spot.
"That was the talk for us last week in San Jose," said Geoff Cameron. "We wanted to get that fighting mentality back and I think we did that tonight."
Now the task switches from getting a win to building on the momentum gained from the result and establish a strong hold on a playoff spot in the East. But in the short-term, the Dynamo are just happy to leave Robertson Stadium with their heads held high.
"It's a huge win for us with Philadelphia tying and New York winning last night and just for our overall psyche," Kinnear said. "It's nice to be able to enjoy our Sunday for a change and look forward to Monday."
Darrell Lovell covers the Houston Dynamo for MLSsoccer.com. Follow him on twitter at @Dynamoexaminer.


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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – People filled the streets of downtown St. Augustine Saturday for the 2013 annual March for Life event. Marchers said they were their to represent courage, the theme for this year's anti-abortion event.
"It makes an impact on everyone, whether they are pro-life or not knowing that a group of teens, a group of people, hundreds of people, these people are gathering together to stand up for what we know is right," said Angie Schreiner with the Flagler College Catholic Fellowship.
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The event fell on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision that limited state and federal restrictions on abortion. The group said technology, especially ultrasound, has increased dramatically in those 40 years since the controversial ruling. According to the group, the Supreme Court's decision would likely been different if the technology had been similar at the time of the case.
"When you look at the ultrasound and see that baby from the very beginning of conception, what can you do? You can't kill. You know it's against God's law," said Sally Horner.
The march ended at the Plaza downtown, where ministers from around the region and country fired up the crowd to push forward, especially men.
"It was a challenge to me as a man to think about more how I can... protect my sisters and friends that I have around me as a man and just stand up for virtue," said Russ Polhemus.
Organizers said people came from all over Florida and Georgia last year, and this year was no different. However, not everyone was pro-life. Some groups came out to share their different perspectives.
One pro-choice group greeted marchers at the plaza.
"We're just here to maybe put that spark in someone's mind that there is another side of one story, that women do have rights and women do have the right to choose," said Andrea McNeil.
Despite the opposing voice, many who attended this march say they left encouraged about their pro-life stance.
"It's an inspiration to me about what I can do more to protect women and children and what I can do more for the pro life movement," said Polhemus.
"It's very encouraging to know that we are young and we can still make an impact, and I just want to go out and spread love," said Schreiner.
The group said its ultimate goal is for the nation's abortion laws to change.


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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Gov. Mark Dayton signed the law making gay marriage legal in Minnesota, but so far hasn't fielded any invitations to take part in any weddings.
Dayton said Monday that he hasn't been asked to attend or participate in any wedding ceremonies when the new law takes effect next week. That's in contrast to Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, who plans to officiate 40 same-sex marriages on Aug 1.
Dayton says he doesn't believe he has authority to preside over any nuptials. He says he receives few wedding invitations as it is.
Dayton is scheduled to attend a Gay Men's Chorus concert at Minneapolis city hall on July 31. But he's leaving Minnesota the next morning for a governors' conference in Milwaukee.
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Hello! Is anyone still out there following this blog??? I said "goodbye" in 2011 but I guess I didn't mean it. I'm back with no promises about how long or how often but I am here. Allow me to address the title of this post. My friend whom I have known since 9th grade is celebrating her 27th birthday. Sidenote: have you been keeping up with my foolishness here and on twitter since I was like 21? I'm turning 27 this year. You are a trooper. Congratulate yourself! Ok, now back to the post. I have seen chronicles of my girl's adventures via facebook and twitter. This time, I was invited along to participate, which fits with a major portion of my vision board. She's an international jetsetting beast and I am a novice traveler so I trust her to be my guide in this goal. The destination: St Maarten.
The cost of the trip has been paid: my flight is booked, my stay is paid-in-full, and my CC balance is $0. While my financial accounts are settled, I haven't paid physically. I am in no way beach-ready. Sure, I can find a swimsuit to fit me but I want photographic evidence of a bikini-laden body before I hit 30. So where am I with the process? I'll share:
I am on day 3 of Jillian Michael's 30-Day Shred. Shred is a 20-minute interval workout plus warm-up and cool down. The DVD is broken down into 3 levels so I intend on doing each level for 10 days. The workout is over quickly and she promises weight loss of up to 20 lbs in the 30-day period. This is perfect for me because my goal was just 10 lbs but I have been diet reckless and must now lose 20 lbs before this trip.
So far, my arms hate me, however she has me doing ab work. It's not much but it's more than zero for a person who skips that segment on every DVD/workout plan. I am the same girl who totally skipped out on abs day and yoga day in P90X and just gave myself days off.
I am inviting you to read along as I journal my progress in preparation to depart for the island in two-months time. Maybe I'll share some other stuff going on with me, also, too, as well.
Road to St. Maarten
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(INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA) – She's Funomenal, under Joel Rosario, takes the first running of the Ifyoucouldseemenow Stakes. She's Funomenal, who made a splash in her career debut when she drew off to win by 5 ½ lengths here Nov. 15, found herself in a tough spot early in the stretch when Excellent News began to pull away and Seriously made a bid to her outside.
The 2-year-old daughter of Fusaichi Pegasus responded when asked by jockey Joel Rosario and was widening at the finish, covering 6 ½ furlongs on Cushion Track in 1:15.96.
"She was a lot more experienced today," Rosario said. "My horse broke sharp, but I wanted to try and get her relaxed and let her finish. That's why I didn't rush her up from the inside. She's a real nice filly. It took a little while to get by those other horses, but she did it. Last time it was her first start and she didn't really know what was going on. Today she was a lot more professional."
She's Funomenal, owned by a partnership including trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, STD Racing, Summit Racing and Carondelet Farm, banked $30,450 to boost her earnings to $52,050 while improving her record to two-for-two.
"If you want to have a horse that's going to be a good horse, they can't just run full speed the whole way," said Dan Ward, assistant to Hollendorfer. "She showed she can come from off the pace. Before they do it you don't know. In the morning they can do it, start off slow and finish fast, but in a race it's a different story. I like the way she finished, and the way she galloped out was very promising for us."
She's Funomenal paid $2.60 and $2.10, while Excellent News returned $2.20. The scratch of Haggai reduced the field to four and there was no show betting.


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As a new adrenalin-filled OTS, Hounds Online: The Last Hope will let you live the communal feeling of an MMORPG. Although it seems to have no difference than other games, Hounds has some promising things going for it.
In this new gaming experience, you will be able to use new weapons and accessories for playing. You will have more chances at supplies and unlike some great co-operative games, Hounds offers a trade system where you can build a small economy with your unwanted gear. In user interface between battles, you will have a multitude of options customizing your fighter and encouragement to build them up. With new graphical view unlike others, Hounds offers an enjoyable and pleasant experience in the game. On the other hand, it gives you the opportunity to create a character based around four types: Assault, Specialist, Support and Tech. Assaults take the brunt of the violence as you pick off enemies from the front line. The Tech provides portable shields, launching grenades from secured locations. Specialists handle heavy guns, providing health stations and a hail of suppressing fire. Meanwhile, the Support is sitting in the back, picking off enemies flanking the battlefield with their high powered sniper rifles. As it is seen, each class has a purpose. Now are you ready to take part in this amazing story? Before starting, register first!
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In Margaret Atwood's novel Oryx and Crake the brave new world of genetic engineering has devastated the human population. How this devastation comes about is explained in flashbacks that precede the opening scene. Naturally, the architect of this catastrophe thought what he was doing was a benefit.
What may seem like a benefit to society isn't always a benefit except to those who profit from it. So much has been written about the evils of genetically engineered food crops that it would be redundant to rehearse them all here. But what if the offending genetic technology were to be trained on a human problem that everyone believes ought to be tackled, namely mosquito-borne diseases?
The idea is to create wingless mosquitoes that can't get off the ground and so die practically in the place of their birth. That idea is now a reality. And, where it has been tested, both in and out of the laboratory, it has been a smashing success, bringing mosquito populations down by 80 percent in very short order.
That means that diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever and malaria which infect tens of millions of people each year would be considerably reduced.
But as with any alteration in an ecosystem, you can never do just one thing. What will the unintended consequences of such mass eradications be? The writer of the article cited above does acknowledge that mosquitoes are part of the food chain and their decline could affect birds and fish. He says that could have consequences for pollination since birds are part of this process for some plants. He also suggests such eradications might open a niche for an even nastier creature.
But then he goes on to say that "this could be one of the most human-friendly modifications we could make to our world. And it would certainly be no worse for the environment than our habit of clear-felling forest areas."
So, there you have it. Humans are creatures who routinely affect the surface of the Earth and the biosphere on a massive scale, so why not this modification which seems so small and so humane? I take my response from Dr. Phil of television fame: "So, how's that workin' out for you?"
This is the same logic that has been used to justify genetically engineered (GE) food crops, and then fiber crops such as cotton and trees, and finally crops that produce pharmaceuticals. Each introduction was always a step forward for human comfort and well-being. Now, we have weeds which resist the herbicide that only a decade ago was supposed to be the great savior of the cash crop farmer by reducing the chemical, labor and financial inputs of those who planted crops that resisted the same herbicide. That herbicide known as glyphosate may now be altering the microflora in the soil in a way that leads to so-called "sudden death" of GE crops.
We have butterflies that die from the pollen of corn. We have rising farmer suicide rates in India where GE cotton that was supposed to increase yields instead fell victim to disease leaving farmers destitute. And, we now have the specter of genetic contamination of food crops with genes from plants grown in the open to produce pharmaceuticals. Would you like a little insulin with your corn flakes?
I have no doubt that this new technique for controlling mosquito populations will spread. It seems as if it will be safer--for humans at least--than chemical sprays and more effective than bed nets. If this method of eradicating pests works well, where will we draw the line? Shall we rid ourselves of rats in cities? Seems like a good idea. How about loathsome raccoons who love our garbage and can carry rabies? Maybe you're feeling a little queasy about that one. Why not get rid of coyotes which destroy so much of our livestock each year? But wouldn't that upset the normal predator/prey balance for other species as well?
The effects of this type of mosquito eradication on local ecosystems may indeed be minor. But, there's really only one way to find out. Try it on a large scale in a lot of places. And, that's what scares me!


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How to Make an Adventure Movie With Your Kids
Got a future actor in your household?
Do your kids have a favorite movie they'd love to act out?
Making a movie with your kids can turn an ordinary day into a memorable adventure.
It's not only fun for everyone involved, but you'll create a lasting memory with your kids.
In this article I'll show you, step-by-step how to create an adventure movie with your family.
Why a Movie?
You can make a movie just about anywhere, and you probably have everything you need right at home.