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Enermax Revolution 85+ 1020W PSU review -
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So then, here we have the packaging so you know what to look for in the stores. The PSU inside is packaged nicely and protected in a carton. The PSU is delivered with all the basics like power cable, modular cables, manual, velcro straps, screws and a little pouch to store your modular cables in. Also included was a free Apollish fan. We'll cover that one later though.
After unpacking, not a dent, scratch or smudge was on the unit. Rough matt finish, nice grey/red/black theme. What's not to like really? The PSU is ready for nearly all upcoming CPU & GPU generations by 12P sockets for possible connector changes and massive overkill 12V rails.
The PSU complies to EPS12V PSU design guides for compatibility & by ZERO LOAD Design for Hybrid Mode functions & C6 state functions.
At the front side we spot a nice honeycomb air vent; it allows for optimal airflow running through the PSU, cooling down its components and keeping them nicely efficient. Also, obviously we spot the power connector and on/off switch. There is also a status LED, displaying the status of the PSU with 4-mode LED (Off / Stand-by / OK / Fail).
We test and review the all new Enermax Liqtech 120X and 240 Liquid coolers. Can it keep up with similar Asetek and compeeting products? Let's find out!...
Enermax Fulmo GT review
We review and test the Fulmo GT. Enermax has been going very strong with their power supply and fans. For a while now they also offer PC cases, and more recently they released what seems to be the biggest chassis I've ever laid my hands on. This chassis series has HPTX support for the bigger than biggest motherboards and some pretty cool features as well.
Enermax KW001 Briskie Keyboard mouse combo review
Keyboard kits come in all sizes, shapes and forms .. and that's next to a gazillion of manufacturers that offers them. Surprisingly enough a few weeks ago Enermax, the guys behind the best power supplies and the brightest fans also launched a keyboard/mouse combo. Briskie is all about value and as such for 25 USD/EUR you get a mouse and what we think is a very decent wireless RF keyboard.
Enermax Platimax 850W power supply review
Enermax always is able surprise us, they now have released the Platimax power supplies, that means a platinum certification and yeah .. that boils down to a 94% efficient product. Very few products get this certification. Today we'll grab a couple of older older supplies and see if what they claim is true, can we really save on energy. We fire off three PSU's at a P55 / Core i7 870 based system setup with a GeForce GTX 590. We then monitor power consumption in idle, CPU productivity (stress) mode and then lock into a gaming session.


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Manage the manufacturing process by delivering product-related data, collaborating internally and externally, and creating product strategies with detailed analysis.
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Coordinate operations at enterprise and local levels, including product planning, language and localization needs, and logistics for work in process and inventory.
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IL-2 Sturmovik Demo Hits Xbox Live on Wednesday
The download will include two of the game's missions, The Battle of Britain and The Battle of the Bulge. Birds of Prey, a console take on the celebrated PC sim series, arrives on September 15 in North America on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Nintendo DS.
Click through for more details on the demo missions:
In Battle of Britain: Red Skies Over Dover, players are given the role of an RAF pilot commanding the legendary Mk. II Spitfire with B wing armament (two canons, four machine guns). What starts off as a routine 'mopping up' mission on a few stray He-111 German bombers soon develops into a fracas in which the RAF faced their finest hour. The mission demonstrates the skills required to intercept larger bombers as well as the more nimble Stuka bombers. The effective use of wingmen will become apparent as the mission unfolds and survivors will have the opportunity to land on a home airstrip.
In Battle of the Bulge: Tiger Hunt, the US Air Force P-51D Mustang is the weapon of choice as players are invited to pick off some German armour ploughing through the Ardennes. Defending FW-190 fighters will also have to be dispatched; although the Tigers are the primary target as US forces aim to stem the German advance and defend the front line. The mission will allow players to try rocket attacks on ground targets as well as sample the snow capped vistas of the December Belgian landscape.


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Are these all I really do now? I've been really bad about the writing part. At least the pictures are fun and there are some stories in the cooker. I should probably stop trying to cook them because they taste like crap.
(Rim shot)
I do have some post to share and hope to get those out. Until then pictures!
1. Me in the break room after I attempted to write. There were some loud annoying people in there breaking my spirit.
2. Admiral Ackbar at the "speed art(net)working" event. His pitch? "It's a trap!"
3. Admiral Ackbar carrying an injured Stiller #2 (I may have to post all about Stiller.)
4. Me next to Calder's Stegosaurus outside The Toledo Museum of Art
5. Next to Pinkerton by Jun Kaneko at The Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion
6. Outside (with Hipstamtic) of The Toledo Museum of Art


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Put Your Social Media Skills to Work
Do you follow any of your favorite brands on Instagram? Ever checked into a restaurant on Facebook? Tweeted at a company or government office about a customer service issue?
Social media is not only a tool for people to keep in touch; it has also become an important way for businesses, government and organizations to reach wider audiences. It provides a dynamic avenue beyond radio, television and other traditional forms of advertising to interact with clients or consumers directly.
Someone who has the right social media instincts can turn those skills into an exciting career. Let's take a closer look at some of the occupations that involve social media:
- Public relations specialists use many tools, both traditional and digital, to shape public perception of their organization and to increase awareness of its work and goals. This category includes social media specialists, who concentrate on using social media to promote their organization.
- Public relations and fundraising managers plan and direct the creation of content, such as social media presences, that maintain or enhance the public image of their employer or client.
- Advertising and promotions managers plan programs and social media campaigns in order to generate interest in products or services.
- Market research analysts and marketing specialists research and gather data, including social media data, to help a company market its products or services.
What do these jobs look like in real life? A public relations specialist might be hired by a client to orchestrate an event amplified on social media to generate interest in a new product. A restaurant may alert popular local social media accounts about their new menu, or a corporate social media account may interact with people to solve customer service issues. Organizations can then conduct research to see if the social media outreach was effective or not.
These jobs tend to pay well; their median annual wages are higher than the median for all occupations of $37,040 in May 2016. The median wages for the manager occupations are in the six figures. Keep in mind that to enter these occupations, you will typically need a bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, English, marketing, or a similar field.
Most of these occupations are projected to have average job growth between 2014 and 2024 (the average for all occupations is 6.5 percent). But employment of market research analysts is projected to grow much faster, at 18.6 percent.
Think you have what it takes to gain followers for your business or organization, and maybe even go viral? Explore all of these occupations and many more in the Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Alan Zilberman is an economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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It's not technically a white flag, but it probably signals the end of a few careers with the Eagles.
Coach Andy Reid said a few moments ago that rookie quarterback Nick Foles will start the rest of the season, even if Michael Vick is well. At the moment, it's a moot point, because Vick hasn't been cleared after his concussion.
If they're not going to play Vick, it's clearer (than it already was) that the Eagles are looking to the future rather than paying Vick $15.5 million next season.
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I am currently spending good money on the components for building a security/automation system in my new home. I just purchased an Elk M1 security system and an ISY994i controller.
The plan for my new house is as follows:
Elk M1 for security and some automation control
ISY994i for control and communication between system components
Automated light controls, thermostats, sprinklers
Color LED lights in some areas
IP cameras
Whole house audio/video
Touchscreen interface controllers in multiple locations
Possible voice activation of some type (I really like to looks of voxcommando right now but I'm unsure)
Here's my BIG problem..
I am ABSOLUTELY against having to purchase any dumbed down apple components. I'm not going to be using a commodore 64 either! I already own multiple android devices and want to use android tablets for my in wall touchscreen controllers. I use android phones as well of course.
From what I am reading it looks like you are limiting your possible future customers by not fully supporting android. Please tell me exactly when you will be FULLY supporting android. I want full Elk support, IP camera control, etc, etc.. If you are willing to provide us SMARTER android users with a version of mobilinc that has all of the features/control that the ios version has then I am 100% certain that you will greatly increase your revenue.
So my question.. do you want my money?


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Pagenation Home | KL | Penang | Malacca | Singapore | Jarkata | Bangkok | Manila | Melbourne | Perth
Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang is near Chao Praya River; is near R; is near R1; is near Highway 340; is near Udonrattaya Exp; is near 1; is near Highway 345; is near 31; Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang is geographically located at latitude(47.867 degrees) 47° 52' 1" North of the Equator and longitude (88.117 degrees) 88° 7' 1" East of the Prime Meridian on the Map of the world.
The locations related to Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang are represented by the nearest distances for a beam of light to travel and may not be nearest by road. For example, Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang is located 0 metres from A-erh-t'ai, Xinjiang. Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang is located 0 metres from A-le-t'ai, Xinjiang. Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang is located 0 metres from A-lo-t'ai, Xinjiang. Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang is located 0 metres from A-lo-t'ai-chen, Xinjiang. Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang is located 0 metres from A-lo-t'ai-hsien, Xinjiang.
Villa Grabau (Toscana) 8629.8km, Villa Casali (Toscana) 8629.8km, The Trout Inn, Oxford (England) 9943.6km, are places to stay (hotel, service apartment, inn) located near Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang.
Rancho San Antonio, Palo Alto 23382.9km, are places to shop (shopping mall, shop houses) located near Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang.
Hughes Hall, Cambridge 9786.8km, Senate House, Cambridge 9788.7km, Senate House, University of London 9812.5km, are places of learning (school, college, university) located near Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang.
Vltava, Cesky Krumlov 8200km, Parkstrade, Eichert (Germany) 8384.4km, Knole Park (England) 9774.4km, are parks, playgrounds, open fields or commons located near Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang.
Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang
Cheng-hua-sze, Xinjiang
A-wei-t'an, Xinjiang is about 32.4 km away.
Balbagay Xiang, Xinjiang is about 50 km away.
Pei-t'un, Xinjiang is about 70.5 km away.
Alakak Xiang, Xinjiang is about 71.7 km away.
K'u-erh-t'i-lin-ch'ang, Xinjiang is about 73.1 km away.
Ch'i-po-tu, Xinjiang is about 79.1 km away.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Bob Peak: "Don't be an artist 'from the wrist down'"
"It was apparent to me that an artist should not spend years developing a style which, in terms of demand, would quickly pass. In other words, he should not be an artist 'from the wrist down'."
"Also, he isn't wise to allow his work to be pigeon-holed so that he becomes known as a fashion or sports or editorial specialist. Creativity depends on variety."
"For me, drawing comes first. I like to draw, and I believe in being a good draughtsman."
"Though I use many media and techniques, I don't approve of using a technique for its own sake by pushing it as far as possible to see what interesting effects can be achieved. Each problem will have its own aspects. I choose the technique and medium which will be most expressive and accurate."
"Recently I've discovered I love to paint, to work with forms."
"I use a variety of media: charcoal, grease crayon on acetate, oils, dyes and designer's colors, crayons, and, for texture, salt on wet washes."
I use color for mood and expressiveness. Some of the things I do are calm, but most are not, so I prefer strong colors. Grays don't work too well for me."
"If things are bright, it is a time for brightness."
~ From an interview with Bob Peak in the September 1962 issue of American Artist magazine.
Conluded tomorrow...
* Many thanks to Heritage Auctions. The football image and parrots image are from their archives and used with permission.
* My Bob Peak Flickr set.
* Bob Peak official website
* Bob Peak official blog
* the Sanguin Fine Art Gallery
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This sounds more like the Bob Peak I expected. I think he did those "Peak-a-boo compositions (from the third illo down), better than virtually any illustrator I can think of. Weaver used it occasionally as well.. looking through or between props at the center of interest for example. It is also called a tunnel composition, which was rather unique in illustration back then, but usually not very applicable to most advertising assignments. I tried it a few times in rough concept presentations for my advertising assignments, but the 'tried-and-true' approach would eventually win out over the unorthodox more innovative approaches. ADs loved it, but a tough sell to their button down nervous clients, who had to answer to an even more button down corporate V.P. or President.ReplyDelete
The parrot illo has wonderful color and a very unique flowing design. Birds and bird cages make great props, and in retrospect, I think that is what distinguished the top late 50s' and 1960s' illustrators, from other illustration periods in history. Al Parker, Joe Bowler, Coby Whitmore, Joe DeMers, Robert Fawcett. Austin Briggs, Bernie Fuchs, Bob Peak, Mark English, etc., all had tasteful and creative props that were used as strong design elements, mood and added interest to the illustration.
Even though Peak wasn't a hard-nosed literal draftsman, he understood the importance of good drawing skills (as quoted in the interview), and perhaps that kept him from straying too far away from solid representational illustration.. but, always added his unique flair of course.
Once again, you're taking me down memory lane, thanks Leif
Tom Watson
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I never cease to be amazed at Peak's work. Yesterday, was mostly a downer. Didn't agree with the examples, nor the quotes. Today....once again, wow! No doubt....the guy was a creative genius. Interesting that most of the illustrations posted recently were not widely seen. I really don't recall any.ReplyDelete
So wise and so true. A very good advice for any illustrator today. Never understood why would one want to draw in one and only one style for ever.ReplyDelete
All these peices are so stunning.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing. Although the quality may vary in his work (this can be due to the client!) what comes through is the power of drawing and the dynamics of the design. All look fresh and vigorous - those were the days!ReplyDelete
Beautiful illustrations. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete


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Red-head Amazon Turtle
Podocnemis erythrocephala
About This Animal
SIZE: 10 in (25 cm)
RANGE: Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela
HABITAT: Blackwater rivers and streams
DIET: Aquatic plants and fallen fruits
ON EXHIBIT: Rivers of the World in River Journey
This species of turtle is called a side-neck because it cannot pull its head into its shell. Instead, when threatened, the turtle tucks its head to the side. Juveniles and adult males have a red head, but adult females tend to have brown heads. This species has reproduced at the Tennessee Aquarium.
Hunted for its meat and eggs, it is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).


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The Hunter, or known as theHunter, from Expansive Worlds and Avalanche Studios is a free-to-play simulation game in which players are tasked with tracking and hunting a variety of animal species from deer and fox to bear and moose. Set throughout various hunting reserves modeled after locales in Washington State, players begin each game at a lodge and are then given complete freedom to travel anywhere on the expansive maps searching for their next prey. The game contains both single-player and multiplayer modes, the latter of which allows for a total of eight friends or strangers to cooperatively hunt online. While the game is free-to-play in nature, a majority of the features or additional hunting items require the purchase of a 3, 6, or 12 month membership subscription.
There are an assortment of missions available to players that reward the game's non-premium currency which in turn can buy additional ammo and other helpful hunting items such as lures and baits. Premium members on the other hand have unlimited access to the standard type of ammo for their weapons making the missions seemingly-unnecessary. Aside from the hunting missions that serve as extended tutorials and introductions to the game's various species, players can create single or multiplayer games in which they select both a starting reserve and lodge. In regards to equipment, players can change their loadout at lodges scattered around reserves or if they have purchased a tent. Loadouts consist of weapons ranging from rifles and pistols to crossbows and shotguns, in addition to scopes and ammo types. Since the game focuses on realism, players need to use proper weaponry while hunting specific species. Other equipment players can bring along in their loadouts include backpacks, tree stands, tents, binoculars, and other such hunting items.
The actual gameplay experience of hunting focuses on realism in that players must keep in mind all the elements of movement through the environment including both sight and sound. Players can track animals by following tracks found in the environment as well as sounds heard through their GPS system. Properly tracking and then getting a clean kill without letting the animal suffer results in more points than ignoring the rules. Those players looking for a quick satisfaction of finding and hunting an animal in a few minutes will be disappointed as The Hunter favors patience above all else. The gameplay of The Hunter will either be loved or hated solely dependent upon the type of player. The fact alone that The Hunter focuses on realism over an arcade shooter experience was a welcome relief as its near impossible to find a modern hunting game that isn't a rail shooter or cheap cash-in on the genre. From tracking an animal through various hills and woods to the final deadly shot is a highly-rewarding experience that isn't found in other free-to-play games.
The added multiplayer component is even more entertaining and rewarding as hunting alongside a friend adds a whole new element to the experience. While the game doesn't include built-in voice chat, it's recommended to run a separate audio chat program for easier communication of animal location, strategies, and other such hunting discussion. Once players have tracked and killed an animal, they can proceed to capture trophy shots which in turn can be saved to their profile or transferred to social networks. There isn't any other game that offers players the ability to pose alongside each other next to their prized animal kill and for some odd reason, it's highly-rewarding. As with other games such as Battlefield 4, players launch the game through their web browser in addition to viewing their profile and partaking in ongoing hunting competitions. While the game can be kept a completely solo experience unlike other free-to-play games, it's highly-recommended to convince a friend to join along for hunts.
Stepping forth from other hunting games on the market not only in terms of realism is the additional focus on an atmospheric environment that is nearly-always breathtaking. Players can set the time of day for their hunts which result in stunning sun glare or overcast clouds that make for a realistic atmosphere. The game also includes a day and night cycle that changes during gameplay as well as random weather including rain and fog. The Hunter is without doubt one of the most visually impressive free-to-play games to date. The auditory experience mirrors the visuals with realistic animal calls in addition to atmospheric wind breezes and rain drops hitting the ground during overcast weather. The only downside with the game's presentation is the lacking draw distance that results in barren environments while looking through scopes or binoculars. These brief moments draw players out of the game's overall atmospheric environments.
While the gameplay of The Hunter is both highly-entertaining and rewarding, it unfortunately suffers from a heavy emphasis on premium memberships and hunting items. Starter bundles do help beginning players with providing them the necessary equipment for basic hunts, yet players that decide against any type of payment only have access to one the game's hunting reserves and limited equipment. It's a difficult investment for players with little interest in hunting, but those who do will find a great deal of worthwhile content. While other free-to-play games offer more content to beginning players, The Hunter is unique in that it's the only title that focuses on realistic hunting. The Hunter is undoubtedly a niche free-to-play game in a crowded market of role-playing and shooter titles. For those players that do make the investment wont be disappointed as its clear the developers care strongly for the game and its development. While The Hunter may not be for everyone with its emphasis on premium memberships, it does provide one of the more unique and rewarding gameplay experiences among free-to-play games.
The Hunter is one of the more unique free-to-play games on the market with its focus on hunting realism. While the game's single-player mode is entertaining, the multiplayer component is even more so when playing alongside a friend or group of strangers. The complete experience of tracking and hunting an animal is highly-rewarding and simply not found in other games. Even with the game's emphasis on premium memberships and items, it's still a worthwhile investment for those that enjoy hunting and have been looking for a realistic video game experience. Yet, those on the fence can still give the game a try and decide if they have the patience to track and hunt an animal. For those considering the game, it's highly recommended to bring along a friend on their hunting adventures to make for an even more entertaining and rewarding gameplay experience.
* The product in this article was sent to us by the developer/company.
I've been writing for Gaming Nexus since 2011 and focus primarily on PC games and hardware. I'm a strong advocate of independent developers and am always seeking the next genre-breaking and unique game releases. My favorite game genres are strategy, role-playing, and simulation, or any games that feature open worlds and survival elements.View Profile


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Olivia Wilde's Frizz-Free Summer Hair Secret: Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment
The actress's stylist uses the natural serum to keep her strands looking shiny
Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic; Debbie VanStory/iPhoto
Sizzling on summer's red carpet to promote back-to-back big screen adventures, Olivia Wilde's mane attraction has been her frizz-free flowing locks — complete with fringe flawless enough to inspire us bangs-less broads to go blunt.
Rocking glossy waves for a Nylon bash, the star beauty made a smooth transition to pin-straight strands days later at the Los Angeles premiere of Cowboys & Aliens. The secret behind her silky tresses? "One product!" exclaims hair extraordinaire David Babaii, who styled both of Wilde's effortlessly chic looks using the only product in his tool kit, Couture Colour Pequi Oil Treatment. "It defies humidity," he declares of the restorative hair treatment that, rather than leaving locks greasy and limp, "penetrates the cuticles and makes hair fluffy and light."
Working with an A-list clientele that includes Angelina Jolie and Nicole Kidman, he uses the natural style solution derived from the pequi fruit found in the Amazon rain forest to restore over-processed hair's "elasticity and energy," which holds the style without the need of extra products.
Babaii created both of Wilde's glam looks by first applying a dime-size amount Pequi Oil all over clean, wet hair. For her Barbarella-inspired waves, he rough-dried hair with his hands and a diffuser before wrapping sections around a 2-in. curling iron both clockwise and counterclockwise, and finished the style by running a large comb — followed by an additional bit of Pequi Oil Treatment — through waves for extra texture and shine.
Meanwhile, he achieved her sleek and sexy do — sans flat iron! — by simply drying center-parted hair with a round brush. Stay tuned for more perfect summer looks from Wilde and her mane man, as Babaii plans to "[pull] out things that have never been seen on her" before. Tell us: How do you maintain your mane in the summer?
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Gas Kiln + 57 Gallon Tank Of Propane..?
Brian Reed replied to mousey's topic in Equipment Use and RepairI fire with Propane in a medium size downdraft. My kiln is a 36cuft downdraft with 4 75,000 BTU venture burners. I use two 250gallon tanks in tandem to fire and I have never had a problem. Rather than measure everything I talked to my propane provider and the dual 250's were best because of local regulations about tanks over 250. As it turns out I get about 5 firings before the tanks are at 30% when I call to get them refilled. I found out the hard way that if I try and fire with less than 30% the vaporization cooling is too intense and freezes too quickly. Prior to this I had a small 8.5cuft Torchbearer type kiln with 4 venture burners. I used two 100lb tanks in tandem. (I do not remember the gallons, but they were the tall skinny tanks). The consumption of propane was fine with those however I would always freeze the tanks up on the last firing, I think it was the 4th. Which I got into trouble a few times having to pour water over the tanks to warm them up. I hated firing that kiln and so glad it is gone.
I have had the same discussion with my clay club up here is Washington. We concluded that the question is about how porous your work is when it is completed. If fully vitrified and non-porous (so some extent all ceramic is porous) the better it will survive freezing temps. It all has to do with the moisture that is trapped in the ceramic. When ice is formed in these areas it will crack the ceramic. Not sure testing in a freezer would work, because it needs all the environment variables present in something outdoors.
Removing Unwanted Wax Resist
Brian Reed replied to elaine clapper's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI can usualy get the wax off by scraping with the edge of a metal rib, you know the one that come in every beginner kit. Make sure you scrape deep enough to get all the wax which will mean you are digging some of teh clay body away as well. I have never burnt it off, but I am sure that is a good route as well, just costs for time and $$.
Signature Stamps
Brian Reed replied to rayaldridge's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkWhat about potters from generations past that have not signed their pots in any way. I understand Warren McKenzie does not sign his pots. Does this make it any less desirable? I am not sure. I choose to stamp my work, with a stamp I made myself. It fits well within my aesthetic and it has never been a question. When I am gone, or even while I am still here, I am not sure it matters that people know who made my pot. They like it or not, they choose to use it or display it, or even toss it out....
Stamping Pottery
Brian Reed replied to Juli Long's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI make my stamps out of porcelain that I carve myself and bisque fire. Works well.
Old City White Come 10 Glaze Recipe
Brian Reed replied to Mountain Meg's topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryI would start with a standard Leach 4321 glaze. 4000 - Feldspar ( I use Custer) 3000 - Silica 2000- Calcium Carbonate 1000- EPK For my white I use 5% Zircopax and 2% Bentonite.
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What Is The Most Interesting Glaze Ingredient To You?
Brian Reed replied to synj00's topic in Clay and Glaze ChemistryI have some dug dark brown clay that is locally dug, I have done some tests, but ultimately decided to made slip from it and I use it straight out of the ground. I make a thin slurry and run it through an 80 mesh sieve and there you go. A wonderful slip iron rich and very local. I do nothing, but add water.
Community Challenge Idea
Brian Reed replied to High Bridge Pottery's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI am in.
making stoneware clay bottles for beer
Brian Reed replied to Mart's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI have been searching all over for a source for the large flip top bottles. Unfortunately I have found 4, but the cheapest that I have found is about $10 per lid. The absolution cheapest price was $9.23, but they have a S&H charge of $5! If anyone finds a source for the large swig top lids in Ceramic let me know.
I have an old Shimpo RK2 in my studio as well. Because it has the hand lever I put it up on a crate so that people could use it to throw standing. Some students prefer that. I have thrown on it, however I rarely use it. The motor is pretty quiet, and I replaced the friction rubber ring so it runs very well.
Walker Pugmill
Brian Reed replied to Min's topic in Equipment Use and RepairMy recipe is easy for cone 10 clay. 1 6 gal bucket of slop 1/2 bag of Lincoln Fire 60 3-4 large scoops of Lane 70 mesh sand 1 large scoop 35 mesh Grog Then sometimes I add some granulated Magnatite when I want that spotted stoneware look. Yields about $150lbs of clay in the walker. then I let it "sour" for at least a week and hand wedge.
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Flower Pot Suggestions
Brian Reed replied to Ginny C's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkI throw my flower pots with the saucer attached to the bottom. I just throw a trough at the bottom that would hold the water draining through a hole that I poke out the side of the flower pot, which drains into the trough. Proven design that many people make, and it works good. No sizing, no trimming, and no attaching of a saucer.
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What Is The Best Book In Your Pottery Library?
Brian Reed replied to Crusty's topic in Studio Operations and Making WorkClay and Glazes, Rhodes.
An Introduction To New Member
Brian Reed replied to academyforartdesign's topic in Educational Approaches and ResourcesWelcome Andreza, and Brian. Brian, my name is Brian also and I live in Everett as well. PM me and perhaps I can plug you into the local pottery scene. I have a open studio night each Tuesday.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Towson men's basketball team will be seeking its fifth straight win overall and third straight victory away from home as the Tigers travel to College of Charleston on Sunday for a nationally televised game on the NBC Sports Network.
Mike Corey and Ron Thompson will be on the television call, with the game scheduled to tip at 3:30 p.m. inside TD Arena.
Fans can also listen to the game on the Towson Sports Network (TSN) with Spiro Morekas and Vince Angotti calling the action.
Towson (11-6, 2-0 CAA) will be looking to start 3-0 in league play for the second straight year. The Tigers, which have won 10 of their last 11 CAA games dating back to last year, are coming off an 80-68 win at Drexel on Tuesday.
Senior forward Marcus Damas netted a career-high tying 26 points against the Dragons while classmate Jerrelle Benimon posted his eighth straight double-double with 27 points and 13 rebounds. The duo combined to shoot 18-for-24 (75%) from the floor in the win.
College of Charleston (10-8, 2-1), in its first year in the CAA, has won five of its last six games. The Cougars are coming off a 58-49 win at Northeastern on Monday.Willis Hall leads Charleston in both scoring (11.2 ppg) and rebounding (9.5 rpg). The Cougars lead the CAA in scoring defense, allowing opponents to score just 62.0 points per game.
Charleston leads the all-time series, 2-1, including a 75-58 win on its home floor in Towson's season opener last year.


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For most hackers, it's about getting their hands on your money. And the latest and most popular piece of Android malware is a program that sends secret charges that appear on your wireless bill.
The method is called toll fraud and was written about recently by Lookout Mobile Security, a San Francisco-based company that creates mobile security solutions for smartphone users. And the main reason why so many people are infected? Because most are probably not paying close attention to their phone bills.
A user will download a malicious app, it sends a text to a confederate, who sends back a confirmation and the malware confirms the charge. The wireless service sees nothing wrong with the transaction because it's similar to buying a ringtone, according to the New York Times. The middleman and confirmation are standard in text message transactions, but unfortunately can also be exploited.
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The carrier takes its cut, sends the rest to malware creator and the unfortunate consumer gets stuck with the bill.
According to Lookout, 72 percent of malware detected this year was toll fraud and the number is likely to grow. Cellphone users are cautioned to routinely check their bills for these suspicious charges.


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Fans pack Drake for the London Games Rematch Series
(Drake Sports Information) The Friday session of the 104th Drake Relays presented by Hy-Vee saw records shattered on and off of the track all day. Four world-leading marks for the 2013 season were set while four Drake Relays records were broken and two were tied.
Drake Stadium was filled all day as both the Friday day session and Hy-Vee Night at the Relays produced session attendance records of 12,378 and 11,827 for the respective sessions.
The fans welcomed sunshine and mild temperatures ranging in the low 60s for most of the day with a strong wind of 7-to-15 miles per hour blowing from the south.
Friday night was the inaugural Hy-Vee Night at the Relays and introduced the London Games Rematch Series to the world of track and field. Seven events, four on the track and three in the field, were held to pit 2012 Olympians and the best athletes in the world against each other.
World-leading marks were set in the women's pole vault, long jump and 1,500 meters as well as the men's 400-meter hurdles.
Drake Relays records were broken in the women's university/college women's shot put and women's invitational 1,500 meters, long jump and pole vault.
Olympic silver medalist Michael Tinsley of the U.S. lowered his own world-leading time in winning the London Games Rematch of the 400-meter hurdles. Tinsley shot past Johnny Dutch after they cleared the final hurdle to win in 48.55. His previous best had been 48.77 at the Kansas Relays last weekend. Dutch, the 2010 NCAA champion at South Carolina, finished second in 48.73 and Olympic bronze medalist Javier Culson of Puerto Rico, a two-time Drake Relays champion, took third in 49.33. Culson finished last season ranked No. 1 in the world, while Tinsley was ranked fourth. Drake coaches LaRon Bennett and Jon DeGrave also competed in the event.
Iowa native Jenny Simpson delighted the big crowd in winning the London Games Rematch in the women's 1,500 meters. Simpson ran 4:03.85 to log the fastest time in the world this year and break the Drake Relays invitational record. The old Relays record was 4:05.13 by Suzy Favor Hamilton in 2000. That time also had been the Drake Stadium record.
It was the third straight victory in the Drake Relays invitational 1,500 meters for Simpson, who was born in Webster City, Iowa. Canadian Olympian Sheila Reid, a former Villanova star, was second in 4:07.92, the third fastest time in the world this year. Kate Grace, who won the Grand Blue Mile in downtown Des Moines on Tuesday night, was third in 4:08.24, which ranks No. 4 in the world. Mary Cain, the 16-year-old sensation from Bronxville, New York, set a national high school record with her sixth-place time of 4:10.77.
Luguelin Santos, the 19-year-old sprinting phenom from the Dominican Republic, beat a strong field that included Drake Relays veteran Jeremy Wariner and to win the London Games Rematch in the 400. Santos, the London Games silver medalist, took control over the final 200 meters to win in 44.74. Wariner, the U.S. indoor champion this year and a new Drake Relays Hall of Fame inductee, was second in 45.35.
Dusty Jonas matched the second best mark in the world this year when he won the London Games Rematch high jump at 7-7. Jones matched the Drake Relays invitational record he tied in winning the event in 2011. Brian Brown, the Drake Relays director, first set that record in 1997.
Olympic silver medalist Yarisley Silva of Cuba soared to a Drake Relays record in winning the London Games Rematch pole vault. Silva cleared 15-11, the best jump in the world this year, to break the Relays record of 15-3 set last year by Jenn Suhr. Suhr, the London Games gold medalist, finished second at 15-2.25. It was the second Drake Relays victory for the week for Silva, who won the Pole Vault in the Mall on Wednesday night.
Olympic gold medalist Brittney Reese jumped 22-9.25, the best jump in the world this year, to win the London Games Rematch long jump. Reese outdueled Olympic silver medalist Janay DeLoach for her third Drake Relays title. Reese also won in 2007 and 2008 while competing for Mississippi. DeLoach was second at 22-8.5 and Whitney Gipson, fourth at the U.S. Olympic Trials last summer, was third in 20-11.75.
The Blue Oval at Drake Stadium is turning into victory lane for hurdler Andrew Riley. The Jamaican speedster beat a loaded field -- six of the top eight in the world rankings -- to win the London Games Rematch in the 110 hurdles in 13.43 seconds. Running in lane one, Riley bolted quickly into the lead and stayed there in gaining his third victory at Drake Stadium in the last 10 months. Riley, then running for Illinois, won the 100 and 110 hurdles -- the first athlete to complete that double -- at the NCAA championships at Drake last June. Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Aries Merritt was second in 13.48, while Olympian Ryan Brathwaite of Barbados was third in 13.55. Olympic silver medalist Jason Richardson was disqualified after false starting. The 2012 bronze medalist, Hansle Parchment of Jamaica, was last in 14.33.
Oklahoma's Tia Brooks continued her domination of the university-college women's shot put. Brooks won the event for the third straight year and broke her own meet record, throwing 60-11.25. She set the old mark of 60-.25 last year. Brooks was last year's NCAA champion at Drake Stadium and has won the last two NCAA indoor titles. She's also the national collegiate indoor record holder.
A strong run wasn't quite enough to give Dowling Catholic's Jason Thomas sole possession of the Drake Relays record in the high school boys 800 meters. Thomas finished in 1:55.18 to tie the record set last year by Neil Flattery of Fort Dodge St. Edmond. He outran Timauntay Jones of Cedar Rapids Jefferson, who took second in 1:56.01. Thomas, the Class 4A state cross country champion last fall, will be the favorite in the 1600 meters on Saturday. He has run a 4:12.69 this year, which stands second on the all-time list.
Lincoln won both the men's and women's races in the college division 4x200-meter relay. The women, anchored by Yanique Ellington, won in 1:35.67 for their fourth victory in the last five years. Their time was the third fastest in the event. The men won in 1:35.67 after Minnesota State, which crossed the finish line first, was disqualified for passing out of the zone. It also was the fourth victory in five years for the men.
A come-from-behind stretch run by Josh Evans gave Linn-Mars its first Drake Relays victory in the boys sprint medley relay. Linn-Mar finished in 3:31.31 as Evans took the Lions from fifth to first in the final 100 meters. Linn-Mar had just the eighth best qualifying time coming in. The Lions ran more than five seconds faster today. Iowa City High was second in 3:32.28.
Linn-Mar got its second victory of the day when Perrion Scott anchored the Lions to a win in the high school boys 4x200-meter relay. Scott surged into the lead in lane two to give his team the victory in 1:28.81. Scott also ran on the winning sprint medley relay team earlier today. The victories were the first for the Lions in those events.
Alexis Conaway of MOC-Floyd Valley cleared 5-8 to win the high school girls high jump for the second straight year. It was the fourth championship at Drake Stadium for Conaway, who has won the last two Class 3A state championships. Kasey Reuter of Hinton was second at 5-5.
After an impressive showing at last year's Drake Relays, the Des Moines Roosevelt girls are off to a good start this year. The Riders finished 1-2 in the 100, Agnes Sayeh winning in 12.56 and Jalynn Roberts-Lewis finishing second in 12.61. Roberts-Lewis won the long jump on Thursday. It was the third straight victory for Roosevelt in the event which alumni Erin Hawkins won in 2011 and 2012.
With Sayeh anchoring, the Roughriders won the high school girls sprint medley relay for the second straight year and fourth time overall.
The Riders ran 1:47.98 to win easily. Urbandale was second in 1:48.70 and Iowa City High third in 1:48.92. Roosevelt also won the sprint medley in 1984 and 1985, when current Drake coach Natasha Kaiser-Brown ran the anchor. Sayeh, a senior, finished up for a young team. Freshman Tyanna Whitaker led off and was followed by freshman Briyana Carter and sophomore Teanna Lewis.
West Des Moines Valley's Lydia Saggau passed Jasmine Staebler of Clayton Ridge in the final turn, then held on to win the high school girls 800 meters for the second straight year. Saggau leaned at the finish and sprawled onto the track to edge Staebler by .01 seconds. Saggau's time of 2:11.20 moves her to 11th on the state's all-time list. Staebler is now 12th.
A youthful Georgia team came out of the first heat to win the university women's 4x200-meter relay for the first time since 2003. The Bulldogs' unit of Briana Vaughn, Shaunae Miller, Rashan Brown and Quintunya Chapman finished in 1:34.01. Chapman is a sophomore. The others are freshmen. Nevada was second in 1:37.21.
Sophomore Nick Vena led a 1-2-3 finish by Georgia in the university-college men's shot put. Vena threw 62-1/2 to for the victory, teammate Ashinia Miller, a freshman, was second in 61-10.25 and the Bulldogs' Caleb Whitener threw 60-9.5 for third. Vena was a high school sensation in New Jersey and transferred to Georgia after a year at Virginia, where he was the ACC champion in the shot put and discus. In high school, he had a national record 96 throws over 70 feet. Only Michael Carter and Brent Noon threw farther that Vena outdoors as high school athletes.
Saturday's action will conclude events on the track for the 2013 Drake Relays. There will be 53 finals and six more London Games Rematches with clear skies and hospitable weather expected. The 2013 Drake Relays will conclude on Sunday morning with the Hy-Vee Road Races which includes a 6k, 10k and half marathon that all finish inside historic Drake Stadium.


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There are some awesome things and tricks I've learned the last few years that really do help with the heat: * Ice behind the neck (my personal favorite!) *Putting wrists under cold running water or against ice packs *After a shower allow hair to air-dry while laying on the bed with the ceiling fan on high *Freeze juice in ice-cube trays to munch on throughout the day *Tell yourself everyday that summer doesn't last forever


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