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After installing a new engine I told one of my ground Amn that we need to do a few checks to ensure maxim engine efficacy. I told one that After shut down just when there is a low flow from the exhaust he needed to get have a trash bag ready to catch some exhaust samples so that we could get it over to NDI. The expeditor also helped out by driving him from NDI, and to environmental at C.E.
I had pictures of this guy all dressed up in face shield, maintenance suit with apron, gloves, and booties. I f i find it i will post it up.
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I would have loved to see that LTs face. Sounds like the atomic situp that happened while I was at ALS
We did the atomic situp on my high school wrestling team - didnt think it still worked - its hilarious.
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Every now and then we'd get a kid straight out of tech school and he would think he knew everything there was to know like quoting T.O. and the like.
Anyway, I'd alway ask them to tell me what P.E. psi was and once they were stumped I tell them it was
Kinda put them in their place.
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Every now and then we'd get a kid straight out of tech school and he would think he knew everything there was to know like quoting T.O. and the like.
Or ask him what the voltage output of a Vortex Generator is?... Actually had one reply "Would that be ac, or dc?"
Some people kids?
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Good one Tim! If I know the C/C on a bird, we'll ask him or her to point out one of the noobs going through upgrade, fresh out of Sheppard. Invariably, we'll come back from a sortie with a circuit breaker that popped on one of the vortex generators.
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Ya I had the NDI bit pulled on me. Ow well but one that was funny is the crack in the intake. have a new guy go check the crack in the intack or the exhoust sample use a 55 gal bag and have them hold it in the exhoust and get the pilot to throttle up a little at a time. just make sure its the last bird to land and the last to shut down so it doesnt get loss and go down the tube or you will be the one looking for the crack in the intake.
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Some of the most memorable pranks I witnessed during my Air Force career were dreamed up by crew chiefs and maintenance techs...
Hand a newbie a box of 100 each fine thread 1/4" bolts that are about three inches long. Then hand him one 1/4" nut and tell him he needs to perform a thread check on each and every bolt by hand-tightening the nut all the way down until it bottoms out and then spinning it back off. The reasoning is it's far better to find bad threads now than to find them when you're working on a jet.
Tell a newbie you urgently need some .020" steel safety wire but nobody has any so he's going to help you with an "old school workaround". You grab a roll of .041" safety wire and cut off a piece about 10 feet long. Place one end of the wire securely in a vise or wrap it around something so it will not come loose (very important). Then attach a pair of large vise grips to the other end once again securing it in a manner so it will not come loose. Have the newbie use both hands on the vise grips to start pulling with everything he's got to stretch the .041" wire thinner and thinner until it becomes .020" wire. For full dramatic effect, you should use a micrometer to continuously measure the diameter of the wire as the newbie pulls and pulls and pulls to stretch the wire. "Keep pulling... keep pulling... there's .039... .038... .037... don't stop... .035... c'mon pull harder... .034... "
An F-4 crew chief was going to show his newbie E-1 how to replace his jet's battery. Damn! The brand new battery had the positive and negative terminals reversed which prevented him from installing it and base supply had no more in stock. No problem... he sent his newbie off in search of the K-28 Polarity Reverser.
An F-4 crew chief informed his newbie E-1 that it was base policy for new troops to wear their BDU's with the right sleeve rolled up and left sleeve rolled down during their first day at work so everyone would know they were newbies.
The same F-4 crew chief had another newbie E-1 stand at the base's main gate exit on a Friday afternoon so he could wave at everyone leaving the base on their way home from work. The crew chief had pre-arranged it with the gate guards and told the newbie that it was tradition for all newbies to do it.
Another F-4 crew chief had his newbie E-1 wax and polish the leading edge of his jet's wings so it could fly faster than other F-4's.
A B-52 weapons load crew had their newbie E-3 (early rank for college & ROTC experience) spend a week inspecting each aircraft's bomb bay for stray cats before weapons were loaded.
A T-38 crew chief working the graveyard shift handed his newbie E-1 a flashlight and a large yellow legal pad so he could write down tail numbers while performing the "nightly inventory" of almost 100 assigned aircraft to ensure they were all present and accounted for.
One evening in 1990, two F-16 crew chiefs, with the help of transient alert and aerospace ground equipment, conspired against a newbie crew chief who was from deep in the hills of West Virginia. They used orange road cones and caution tape to cordon off a 50-ft x 50-ft rarely used corner of the TA ramp and wedged several pencil-thin black metal rods into the rubbery sealant that's used between concrete slabs and to fill cracks. The rods were about 5 feet tall and the crew chiefs attached "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" streamers to the top ends to form the basic shape of an aircraft... nose, tail, and wingtips. AGE positioned a boarding stand on the left side of the "cockpit" and a power unit at the "tail"... another metal rod with the power cord attached to the top with black duct tape was used to create the illusion of being plugged into the "aircraft". As darkness approached, the crew chiefs told their newbie to come along with them in a cargo van to see something few people ever get to see. They cautioned the newbie to not tell anyone what he was about to see because nobody was supposed to know about it. The newbie eagerly agreed and they proceeded to drive towards the TA ramp. When they arrived, the driver stopped about 100 feet away from the cordoned area because "that was as close as he dared to get without attracting attention". The newbie gazed thru the windshield into the shadowy twilight to behold a miracle of modern technology... a fully cloaked Stealth Fighter.
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I am truly humbled by the imagination and fun-loving spirit in these examples of coordinated ball-busting. It's a shame that if you try these same things today, you will probably standing in front of your First Shirt explaining why you are harrassing the new troops.
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Thierry Dusautoir says France lacked the extra skill and luck needed to beat the All Blacks in Sunday's World Cup final.
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'It was very difficult against this All Blacks team, and we needed just a little bit more tonight. Rugby is also about the mental [aspect], but perhaps we needed more skill on this occasion.'
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23 Oct 2011, 13:46 pmWhat they lacked was a fair crack. I had the Australian commentary and they felt NZ got away with murder today. I guess this is the way the IRB wanted it to go.
A world cup ruined by some of the worst officiating in living memory.
SA vs Wales
SA vs Samoa
Aus vs Ireland
South Africa vs Australia (worst of the lot)
France vs New ZealandCrucial games where the ref allowed the opposition to spoil the contest or a host of poor calls. All for television ratings.
Worst world cup ever.
23 Oct 2011, 13:55 pmja, but the ozzies idea of a "fair crack" is pockock holding onto the ball and tackler for dear life and never releasing.
or coming in from the side
or flopping on the wrong side
or….the 2 worst cases of reffing were the sa vs samoa and sa vs oz games.
the other games i saw were more a case of sh refs vs the nh refs interpretation which better suited the relevent teams.
23 Oct 2011, 13:57 pm@Kiefpant(Kiefpant)-1:
some of those skew lineouts not called against nz was just a ffukken joke.
and thats just the lineouts…there was other stuff. -
23 Oct 2011, 14:00 pmthere was the forward passes not called against nz and more
23 Oct 2011, 14:00 pmUgly win, sad
23 Oct 2011, 14:16 pmWhat about sealing off the ball, not rolling away after the tackle and driving through to take out the defense around the fringes.
Basically the cherry on top of a farcical world cup.
NZ deserve the world cup because they have been the best side for the last 4 years. No one deserves to be called world champs more than they do, however does not change the fact that the officiating has been diabolical at times and we wont hear a damn thing about it from the IRB
Joubert is a good ref. Probably acting under orders.
23 Oct 2011, 14:17 pmEvery time a french player was injured, play had to continue, france even penalised once for taking too long. Yet when cruden went down play was stopped for almost 5 minutes, at the end play was also stopped to wait for richie mccheat to recover. More blatant than that is rather difficult to find.
23 Oct 2011, 14:19 pmSome of you guys need to be careful.Libel laws. "Acting under orders". What ****.
23 Oct 2011, 14:25 pmBe carefull of what exactly? Now I'm amused.
23 Oct 2011, 14:26 pmAmused, imagine you were French.
I guess what goes around comes around. They were done a few favours in 2007, NZ were done a few today.
23 Oct 2011, 14:48 pm@Kiefpant(Kiefpant)-6:
as well the defensive blocking -
23 Oct 2011, 15:23 pmVery modest comments by the French … we were lucky … they almost had us forked
23 Oct 2011, 15:26 pmIt is hard to admit that Joubert got several calls wrong but he did. In the last ten minutes it was clear that Kaino had played the ball on the ground just outside his own 22. He knocked it on right in front of Craig Joubert – and instead of being penalised (he was lying on the ground at the time), the scrum was given to the ABs. In that moment, the WC was lost. It would have been a relatively easy kick to win the game (similar to all those missed by Weepu!).
It is unfortunate as Joubert had a good Semi but today he just seemed to miss a lot – the crowd, the occasion, the "spell" of McCaw? Who knows? I dont buy the "overt IRB agenda" bit but he certainly let Richie continue to obstruct, play on the ground and slow the ball down. In fact at times I felt that the ABs were being kept in just as Aus had against the Bokke.
ABs did NOT deserve to win this one – but perhaps the had a lucky win coming after all this time.
23 Oct 2011, 15:29 pmWhat minute?
23 Oct 2011, 15:30 pmI am laughing at you … you knobb
23 Oct 2011, 15:35 pm@chch(chch)-15:
Gracious winner? The ABs froze at one point as they contemplated losing again. You could see the cold tide of panic creeping in. They won … but even a one-eyed Git like you should recognise that it was more luck than skill on the day.I honestly thought that the ABs would win by 20 but the French surprised me and I think they deserved it. CHCH – you remain a small-minded loser.
23 Oct 2011, 15:38 pm"Gracious winner?" I was reponding to your sore arsse loser post 13 … you trying to take the moral high ground after that
23 Oct 2011, 15:40 pmWhatIf
I thought the ABs were very poor
I was just repsonding to post 13 where you were a sore arsse loser trying to say that we did not deserve it
Suck it up **** head
23 Oct 2011, 15:41 pmWhatIf
You can check http://www.rugbyworldcup.com or post 13 … both say you are a loser
23 Oct 2011, 15:43 pmSad to see you twisted up in knots. I was supporting neither France nor the ABs. I was merely commenting that the ABs got the rub of the green on the day from the SA Ref Joubert. It suprises me that you feel the need to defend what is self-evident – the ABs won a match they should have lost!
23 Oct 2011, 16:30 pm"I was merely commenting that the ABs got the rub of the green on the day" so that was all you were saying … how about "ABs did NOT deserve to win this one"
seems you can't remember what you said 5 mins ago
can't go playing gold fish then playing moral high ground
I thought ABs were awful today but undeserving? anyway… the point was that you are lying saying that was all you were saying
23 Oct 2011, 20:52 pmSo, who from SARU was there to receive the KWV Gripe-and-Whine Chalice for being the undsputed world's number one ref-moaning nation?
23 Oct 2011, 20:54 pmi
23 Oct 2011, 21:25 pmSaffas eh, some of you just can't accept the fact NZ are the best rugby nation on earth. We are . Through all age groups and genders, we are the best. The best. Better than all the rest
23 Oct 2011, 22:31 pm@chch(chch)-12: gracious, mate gracious
24 Oct 2011, 05:16 amCongratulations to all New Zealanders. You really are the best at rugby. But all of you would agree that officiating in rugby is not up to scratch. Can you imagine how you would have felt if the AB's were Bryced out of contention. Surely the best team would always win in a fair contest, so New Zealand more than any other country would like to fix this.
24 Oct 2011, 05:29 amOh, even if you buy into their whinge, the yarps only got "bryced" out of a QF which — with that degree of dominance in territory, possession etc — any decent captain with experience would have been totally bryceproofed. Not declining penalties dead in front 30m out to go for a 5m lineout in the hope of scoring a 5pointer. Not declining the viable droppie option camped out within range and with 10 mins to go and only a 2pt deficit.
Naah, pilgrim. They gobbered their chances. Brycelessly.
NZ got Barnesed out of the last RWC at the semis when a pass 4m forward was ruled "flat" by two officials — the awful Wayne Barnes AND the nearside touchie — a certain myopic balding yarpie called J. Kaplan…
It's called Karma, chameleon.
It comes and goes,..
24 Oct 2011, 05:35 amfark me 4m forward, it was 4 more years Tackle, not 4 meters forward jou plank!
But tell me, why do you talk about yourself in the 3rd person? We all know you as much a 'yarpie' as me…
24 Oct 2011, 05:39 am@Dwis(Dwis)-26: "Bryced out of contention"? yeah we know how it feels alright, we were Barnesed out of contention in 07
24 Oct 2011, 05:41 amSome wonderful posts of thanks from many of you Saffas – thank you kindly, its well received, cheers, and look forward to locking horns again next year.
Well said Capt Fantail – the RWC is a farce of a tournament tho, yes its exciting, but doesnt reward the best teams.
Play as top 10 v each other, 4 days rest in between, squads of 45, top play off in a best of 3
24 Oct 2011, 05:43 amAs for being bryceproof, on 3 occiasions the Boks managed to break down the defence with only daylight betweem the ball carrier and the tryline just to be bryced. How many scoring opportunities did the Blacks miss in 2007 due to the ref?
But that is all water under the bridge, time to move on and for the real Kiwis to enjoy the moment. Yes you right Tackles, that does exclude you! They have been the best team for a long time and the WC is but the cherry on top of a massive cake.
In the long run I do hope that the irb understand that there is something amiss with the current laws and officiating and act quickly to fix it. If not they will lose many supporters from all over…
24 Oct 2011, 05:51 amKia, the WC won't go away as it is the easiest and most money the irb can make and all they have to do is be wined and dined, select a nation and make sure all advertising funds go to them. All the hard work is left to the hosting nation…I see Millennium Stadium will be hosting WC games in 2015 because of its 'convenient location'…
* Iconic venue to provide maximise access for supporters to RWC 2015
* Stadium will provide the gateway to Rugby strongholds in the West and
South West of England
Yip the 74,500 capacity has nothing to do with it!
24 Oct 2011, 05:54 amOn that note Kia, who is retiring from the ABs and when will the new coach be announced? I understand one of the sidekicks are all but a shoe-in for the job, do you think that is wise or should they have looked for some fresh blood instead? This will be years 9 to 12 for him, won't it?
PS I assume Brad Thron will be there in 2015…
24 Oct 2011, 06:01 am27. Tackler
Hate ref-bashing but, let's face the facts; Barnes's miss of a forward pass in the '07 QF was ONE incident in a game. Lawrence missed probably 10 penalisable incidents and affected the entire flow of the game. A huge difference indeed!
24 Oct 2011, 06:05 amAnd one more thing, from a neutral pov, our SA ref was poor on the day (but not as bad as BL). How many times did McCaw not release the tackled player while on the ground, so that the tackled player could turn and place the ball? Watch the game again!
24 Oct 2011, 06:14 am@Maljan(Maljan)-34: In "a game of small margins" one HUGE error easily equals 20 little ones. And Bryce probably didn't "miss" them as much as what he judged them differently to what you did.
But, then, in the rugby lawbook it is written — unambiguously — "the referee is the sole judge of fact". NZ fans had to swallow that in 2007 and SA fans have to swallow it now.
It really ought to be far easier to swallow if you'd lost 5 out of 6 Tri-nations tests barely a month and a bit earlier and you were being bested by an opponent who'd spanked you six times in your last seven encounters. Home and away. You were, frankly, their bunnies.
24 Oct 2011, 06:15 am@Maljan(Maljan)-35: If the ref didn't ping him, it simply wasn't an offence. Sole judge of fact, remember?
24 Oct 2011, 06:22 am@Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)-31: Hey, if the yarpies stay away, who would even notice? In this NZ edition of RWC there were 20000 visitors out from the UK, 30000 from Oz and only 3000 from SA — just as many as from the USA! So South African visitors really have no marketing heft. If you all stayed at home, nobody'd really even notice.
24 Oct 2011, 07:14 amI see the magazine convenietly left out the 60,000 Saffas already living in NZ!
But you missing the point, I am not talking about South Africans only but a much wider audience that WILL move away from Rugby unless it is fixed.
Check out the empty stadiums in your adopted country for starters and accept the truth rather than using it as another opportunity to have a dig at your own…
24 Oct 2011, 07:28 amThis dragon had a *HUGE* game!
24 Oct 2011, 07:34 amCan't claim expats as part of the extra income stream generated by a RWC. They earn, pay tax and spend in situ anyway. And the post-hoc grouchiness of yarpies is really not shared by anyone else — it's just your typical SA unsporting ungraciousness. Such as wishing opponents get injured.
There were NO "empty stadiums" — every single game met its target and most were sell-out packed at eye-wateringly high prices. But then, walk in crowds aren't the money-spinners anyway — it's the TV audience (which is why the main games happened quite late at night NZ time).
24 Oct 2011, 07:42 amSuch as wishing opponents get injured. You mean unlike the Kiwi mob who cheered when Cooper got injured?
Yip, filled by the same said visitors you were gloating about before…but you know and everyone else know I was referring to stadia outside of the World Cup i.e. most S15 games played in NZ and the ITM Cup.
24 Oct 2011, 07:53 am@Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)-39: And it doesn't count the 400000 immigrant Poms, the 150000 Pacific Islanders, the 130000 Aussies, the 2500 Somalis, the 50000 Croatians, the…(bla bla)
They're now all New Zealanders, living, working, earning and (mostly) thriving in NZ . Mostly backing black too. When the RWC visitors go home, they all remain behind. THEY don't withdraw support for a RWC tournament because a handful of bad losers from SA are determined to spit the dummy and pack a fat sad. Even though they were 3N easybeats and really came in and played as no-hopers in anyone's mind other than their inflated own.
A4Y, pilgrim. A4Y.
If you dish it out, be ready to suck it up.
For A4Y.
24 Oct 2011, 08:04 amTackles jou plank, you are missing the point!
Besides, your little digs at your very own (yes, I will tell you again, you are one of us!) has zero impact, you lost your edge about 4 years ago…
24 Oct 2011, 08:22 am@Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)-44: Except that WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS my friend….
For four more years! At least. Probably much more.
Heh heh !
24 Oct 2011, 09:54 amTackler – The All Blacks were the best team during the entire tournament however on Sunday i think France were the better team. Even on home gournd the Blacks needed all the luck to win the RWC! You wont defend the cup in four years time.
But congratulations to the country of New Zealand. -
24 Oct 2011, 22:23 pm@Slartibartfast(Slartibartfast)-33: new coaches to be appointed before Xmas, Hansen looks most likely, but who will assist is anyone's guess. Hopefully we will see Henry in a role not too dissimilar to Brian Lochore, like a mentor/advisor. I think Henry is over the amount of travel required.
Retirements, etc Thorn, Mils to Japan. DC & McCaw have both been signed on for another 4 years, most of the squad are reasonably young. Woodcock & Ali Williams may not last another 4, average age is 28 so you have to start looking at the careers of Nonu, Smith, Kaino, Weepu, Mealamu, Hore, Afoa, Flynn and Cowan, and say, will these guys be right for the AB's in 2015 ?- probably not.
New coach will need to start building a new core out of the existing players, with some fresh meat to fill in the holes
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We bought the crib, changing table and high chair. Love the doll furniture and my granddaughter loves playing with them. They are well made, good quality and easy to put together. The only problem I had was on the changing table that the screws for the back top board were to big and cracked the wood. I called the company and they replaced. I highly recommend these and any toy thru Leaps and Bounds. Everything I buy from there is good quality.
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ftve YOUR OFFICIAL HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER Serving Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge, Seaford, Old Bethpage & Plainview VOL. 28 NO. 16 APRIL 21-27, 1995 40 CENTS AN OPEN LETTERFROM THE BETHPAGE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION The following is an open letter from our Sponsorship Committee: Dear Friends of Bethpage Baseball: On behalf of the Bethpage Baseball Association, Inc., the 500 young boys and girls, and over 400 families, I would like to thank this year's sponsors. We are very lucky to have the support of our local merchants. This year we lost some sponsors, but I am happy to say, we were able to obtain new ones. I urge the Bethpage Baseball family to support the merchants who so generously gave to support OUR children. I will personally deliver a schedule to all sponsors so that they may come to the game to root their team on. Very truly yours; MARK FELDMAN; •".'•• "••'*'y'"'''"'• , ^ Sponsorship Chairman' A list of all our sponsors is as follows: Abble Awning Adelaide's Alarm Craftsmen B-Ray Contracting Bath Concepts Bethpage Agency Bethpage Bouquet Bethpage Fire Dept. Bethpage Rotary Bethpage Tool & Hardware Bethpage Tribune Bretton's Deli Broadway Video R. Gatanzaro Contracting Century-21 Metro Giminelli's Pizza Conway's Stationery The Doyle Koch Agency Emil's Garden Nursery Falco Pizza Fleet Bank Village Coffee Shop Franco's Pizza Greco Bros. Fuel Oil Hard man Auto Service Hart-Bymor Drugs Haugen Bros. Inc. J.V. Electric Kenny's Cafe L I . Athletics Supply Mole Fine Jewelry New China Royal Restaurant Page Veterinary Clinic Photonews Plain view Physical Therapy Pudgie's Chicken R;G. Wholesale Reliance Federal Savings Solomita Auto Sales State Farm Insurance Stuff A Bagel Transmissions Technicians Unique Racquetball AGAIN, THANK YOU! |y^jw^f^>>vw^^^ H when: Monday July 24,1995 Bethpage Chamber of Commerce 3rd Axmixal Bethpage Community GOLF OXJXESTG Golf Course (Woodbury) time: Breakfast 10:30 AM Shotgun Start Noon '< where: Town of Oyster Bay Cost per player: $125.00 Foursome: $500.00 Hole Sponsor: $75.00 ^ MARK YOUR CALENDAR Checks Must Be Received by May 30,1995 ^^v Bethpage Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing • *• * c/o Edward Mangano P.O. Box 337 Bethpage, NY 11714 TTS MOT FAIR' w*1^ JC^L 1,-w.y . \ ''lns"''J Hi! I'm a 20 lb. beagle with big brown eyes. I am 3 years old, and my name is Noel. I'm pretty cute, I think. My best friend's name is Mandy. She is 10 years old and she loves me a lot. She takes good care of me, and plays with me, but we have a big problem. That's why I'm writing this because I am very sad. Mandy's family has to move because the house we rent is being sold, and they can't find another house or apartment to rent because of me. Everyone says no pets, no pets, no pets! I don't understand, I just lay around all day. I don't bother anyone, but everyone thinks I will destroy their home, and it's just not true. People should not judge me. I'm living in a beautiful house, it's clean and Mandy's mom has beau-that that not fully tiful things and keeps them [very nice. I would never ruin anyone's home, honest I wouldn't. It would break my heart if they had to leave me behind, please don't let happen. You don't realize people are sloppy and dirty us pets. It makes no sense, I'm trained, I don't bark a lot, and I'm kind of afraid of everything. PI Base think about this a little, we need a home right now and no one wants me. Give us a chanoer I know you will like me, and you won't be sorry, I promise. We really want to live in Bethpage, Mardy's friends and family are here. If you feel you want to rent to us, and get to know me, please call Anne, Mandy's Mom at 249-4807. I will be your friend too, aid I might even show you some cute tricks I've learned. Dear Noel and your owners, Saying merely that this situation is unfair is truly an understate ment. I sincerely think that not many people today realize the importance of pets in the lives of so many. And while I can understand the reasoning of some landlords I must say that not all pets are destructive...it is however some tenants who can be the true 'animals Very often children as well as adults need the companionship of a pet. The unconditional love that a pet provides its owner is something very special and unless you have ever felt the whifi of a wagging dogs tail when you come home or the affectionate leg ____ • >' (Continued on Page| 4)
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Rock Band 3 DLC – Foreigner and Nightwish tracks arrive next week
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Sat, Aug 04, 2012 | 20:53 BST
Cutting Crew, Whitesnake and Hoobastank tracks release for Rock Band 3 next week
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Tue, Jul 24, 2012 | 18:28 BST
EA pulling Rock Band and Rock Band Reloaded from the App Store July 31
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Fri, Jun 29, 2012 | 20:45 BST
All-American Rejects, Mudvayne, Rise Against hit Rock Band 3 next week
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Fri, Jun 22, 2012 | 17:27 BST
Carrie Underwood tracks hit Rock Band 3 next week
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Fri, Jun 01, 2012 | 17:59 BST
Cracker, Florence + the Machine, and Midnight Oil tracks hit Rock Band 3 June 5
Harmonix has announced tracks from Cracker, Florence + the Machine, and Midnight Oil will be released for Rock Band 3 next week, June 5. Tracks from the aforementioned artists are: Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now), Dog Days are Over, and Power and the Passion, respectively. Each track will run you the usual on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360. Pro Guitar and keyboard information can be found through the Rock Band Blog.
Thu, May 03, 2012 | 13:32 BST
EA: Rock Band iOS to remain alive, closure message sent in error
EA's confirmed it won't kill Rock Band iOS after users were sent a message that said the game would come to an end at the end of this month.
Wed, May 02, 2012 | 18:37 BST
Rock Band iOS App to be unplayable after May 31
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Fri, Apr 20, 2012 | 20:12 BST
Cinderella DLC arrives for Rock Band 3 next week
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Thu, Apr 05, 2012 | 18:12 BST
Slayer tracks releasing for Rock Band 3 next week
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Fri, Mar 09, 2012 | 15:25 GMT
"We have no plans to stop weekly Rock Band releases any time soon," says Harmonix
Harmonix has said it doesn't have any plans to stop releasing weekly content for Rock Band.
Fri, Mar 02, 2012 | 16:04 GMT
Everclear, Good Charlotte, and Mastodon tracks hitting Rock Band 3 next week
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Fri, Feb 10, 2012 | 17:53 GMT
Gold Star My Heart pack lands next week for Rock Band 3
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Sat, Feb 04, 2012 | 17:24 GMT
Bush hitting Rock Band 3 next week
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Sat, Jan 14, 2012 | 21:00 GMT
The Edgar Winter Group, Korn hitting Rock Band 3 next week
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Fri, Dec 09, 2011 | 19:29 GMT
Rock Band 3 gets a three-pack of RUSH, adds Black Veil Brides, Volbeat
Harmonix has announced that a three-pack of Canadian prog-rockers RUSH will be made available on PS3, Wii, and Xbox 360 December 13. Track include: Fly by Night, Caravan, and The Spirit of Radio (Live). Also to be made available are the singles Rebel Love Song from Black Veil Brides and A Warrior's Call from Volbeat. Each track will run you $1.99, with an additional $0.99 for Pro tracks. More information is available on the Rock Band Blog.
Sat, Dec 03, 2011 | 19:14 GMT
Nine new songs from Queen being added to Rock Band 3 next week
Harmonix has announced that Queen is returning to Rock Band with nine new songs for Rock Band 3.
Wed, Nov 23, 2011 | 17:48 GMT
Harmonix: "Rough" and "scary" competing with Guitar Hero
In a video celebrating the fourth birthday of the Rock band franchise, Harmonix staffers admitted to qualms about going head-to-head with a franchise they'd created.
Sat, Nov 12, 2011 | 00:56 GMT
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Canada has the world's third-largest proven reserves (after Saudi Arabia and Venezuela) at 172.8 billion barrels, 168.7 billion of which are in the oil sands. As technology evolves, oil sands reserves could grow even larger, up to an estimated 315 billion barrels. Beyond the oil sands, petroleum development is also taking place in several other parts of Canada, including the north and the Atlantic offshore region.
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In fact, between 2010 and 2035, oil sands development is anticipated to support, on average, an estimated 93,000 jobs per year in the U.S. With increased pipeline capacity, this could grow to, on average, 160,000 jobs per year. Oil sands development is also anticipated to contribute, on average, US$8.5 billion (CAN$8.4 billion) per year to the U.S. gross domestic product over the same time period, and US$14.6 billion (CAN$14.4 billion) with increased pipeline capacity.
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The oil sands industry has been reducing its per-unit emissions, and in 2010 GHG intensity per barrel was 26% lower than in 1990.[2] Further reductions are expected through more stringent regulatory standards.
The expansion of oil sands development has led to the need for a better understanding of the potential cumulative environmental effects. The Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta are working together on a phased and adaptive approach to monitoring to ensure that this important resource is developed in an environmentally responsible way.
In February 2012, the two governments released a joint plan that will strengthen environmental monitoring programs for air, water, land and biodiversity in the oil sands region. It will result in improved knowledge of the state of the environment in the oil sands area and an enhanced understanding of cumulative effects and environmental change, including future impacts arising from multiple stressors, which will become more important to understand as development continues.
Monitoring enhancements are already underway and will continue to be phased in over the next three years to ensure installation of necessary infrastructure, incremental enhancement of activities and appropriate integration with existing monitoring activities in the region.
The three-year implementation plan begins in spring 2012 with increased sampling frequency, parameters, and locations. It will also integrate relevant parts of existing monitoring efforts and will give government and industry the scientific foundation necessary to continue to promote the environmentally sustainable development of the oil sands.
For a detailed account of each of the elements of the implementation plan, please consult the full Joint Canada-Alberta Implementation Plan for the Oil Sands.
For further information on Environment Canada's involvement in improving the environmental monitoring in the oil sands region
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[1] CERA Report (2010), Oil Sands, Greenhouse Gases, and US Oil Supply
[2] National Inventory Report 1990-2010: Greenhouse Gas Sources and Sinks in Canada (released in 2012 – see page 9).
Canada is the third-largest natural gas producer in the world, producing 5.4 trillion cubic feet per year, and the world's third-largest exporter of natural gas.
In 2011, Canada provided 90% of all U.S. natural gas imports, representing 13% of U.S. consumption. Canadian exports of natural gas go primarily to the U.S. Northeast, Midwest, Rocky Mountains, California and Pacific Northwest.
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Current estimates suggest Canada's marketable natural gas resource ranges between 733 and 1304 trillion cubic feet, representing well over one hundred years of domestic production at current rates.
Shale gas innovative technology is expanding Canadian production. Liquefied natural gas export terminals are being developed to reach overseas markets. Canadian interest in shale gas production is growing quickly, particularly in the Horn River and Montney Basins in northeast British Columbia.
Free trade and open markets, as well as a stable policy and regulatory environment, encourage natural gas investments and strengthen North American energy security.
Canada is one of the world's largest producers of hydroelectricity. As the largest source of renewable power in North America, hydroelectricity accounts for about 60% of Canada's total electricity generation, representing over three times the global average.
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The portion of Canada's electricity generated by coal—which totaled 12.6% in 2010—has been decreasing over the last few years. Emissions from the electricity generating sector will continue to fall over the coming years as new emission regulations for power generating facilities will require power plants to meet more stringent emissions standards.
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Canada has vast renewable biomass resources and is able to use these resources to supply clean energy and materials. In 2010, about 8.3 TWh were produced from this resource, which represented more than 2% of renewable energy.
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Canada requires 5% renewable content in gasoline and 2% renewable content in diesel fuel and heating oil.
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Nuclear energy has been safely deployed for several decades in Canada and is currently providing about 15% of Canada's electricity needs in a safe, reliable and sustainable way. More than 50% of Ontario's electricity is provided by nuclear energy, while historically nuclear energy represents approximately 3% and 30% of the electricity generating capacity in Quebec and New Brunswick.
Refurbishment projects in New Brunswick (Point Lepreau) and Ontario (Bruce A units 1 and 2) are nearing completion and the regulatory process for the construction of a new nuclear power plant in Ontario (Darlington New Nuclear Project) is progressing well.
Canada has the world's largest known high-grade uranium deposits and was the world's second leading producer of uranium in 2011, accounting for approximately 17% of the total global mine production (World Nuclear Association).
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Canada is making progress towards implementing a safe and secure plan, known as the adaptive phased management approach, for the long-term management of nuclear fuel waste that is generated in Canada – past, present and future. The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO), established by the nuclear utilities pursuant to the 2002 Nuclear Fuel Waste Act, is responsible for implementing the plan with federal oversight.
For information about the NWMO and its progress towards implementing the plan for managing nuclear fuel waste over the long term, refer to the NWMO's website at www.nwmo.ca .
Canada abides by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty's principles of nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
Immediately following the Fukushima nuclear accident in March 2011, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) established an internal task force to assess whether lessons learned could be applied to Canadian nuclear facilities and launched a national review of nuclear facilities. In its October 2011 report, the task force found that, overall, Canadian nuclear power plants are safe and confirmed their ability to withstand external events, such as large earthquakes and floods. The report also identified areas where safety enhancements could be made.
In response to recommendations in the task force report, as well as incorporating the findings and recommendations from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Integrated Regulatory Review Service Report and the CNSC President's External Advisory Committee Report, the CNSC created a comprehensive Action Plan to apply the lessons learned to the safe operation of Canada's nuclear power plants. The CNSC sought two rounds of public comments on the CNSC Fukushima Task Force Report and the draft CNSC Staff Action Plan before presenting its revised Action Plan to the Commission Tribunal for its consideration at a public meeting on May 3rd, 2012. Next steps for the CNSC include revising its Action Plan based on the feedback received from Commission members and providing regular updates on the implementation of the plan to the Commission at future public meetings.
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Canada is making investments in technology and innovation to increase energy efficiency and improve environmental performance. The Government of Canada manages the Program of Energy Research and Development (PERD), the Clean Energy Fund, and the ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative. Current priorities for energy research and development and demonstration include:
CanmetENERGY is the Canadian leader in clean energy research and technology development. With over 450 scientists, engineers and technicians and more than 100 years of experience, it is Canada's knowledge center for scientific expertise on clean energy technologies. CanmetENERGY works with industry, academia, utilities, associations, non-governmental organizations, and other governments to research, develop, and demonstrate energy-efficient, alternative and renewable energy technologies, fuels and processes.
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Additional details about Canada's involvement in the clean energy sector as well as the contact information for clean energy companies listed in the technology directory can be found in the clean energy portal: www.cleanenergy.gc.ca.
The Clean Energy Dialogue (CED) was established between Canada and the United States in February 2009 to enhance joint collaboration on the development of clean energy science and technologies to reduce greenhouse gases and combat climate change.
This Dialogue is an important initiative in support of our ongoing efforts towards building a low-carbon economy. Canada and the United States are both taking steps to combat climate change domestically, and these efforts will be reinforced by the joint actions of our two countries under the Clean Energy Dialogue.
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WASHINGTON, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In benefit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and Operation Homefront, Princess Cruises' first-ever charity cruise to support U.S. veterans will feature a number of special guests including former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen (Ret.); retired senior officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force; an award-winning war correspondent; and other respected speakers, authors and panelists.
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The voyage is expected to generate $1 million, split equally between the two charities.
Princess President and CEO Alan Buckelew, a Vietnam veteran himself, will be on board to host the cruise. He will be joined by special guests Admiral Mullen, former Army Chief of Staff General George Casey (Ret.), former Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz (Ret.), and former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roughead (Ret.), who will each host military branch gatherings throughout the voyage. The senior officers' wives, Deborah Mullen, Sheila Casey, Suzie Schwartz and Ellen Roughead will take part in a panel discussion centered on the lives of military families and the changing roles and challenges of spouses before, during and after deployment.
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Princess Cruises has been designated a commemorative partner with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, a national program conducted under the leadership of the Department of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The national program will include activities to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including those held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the U.S. and to thank and honor the families of these veterans. Princess Cruises will conduct activities to recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service, valor and sacrifice throughout the sailing. To learn more about the national commemorative program, visit http://www.vietnamwar50th.com.
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"This will be a wonderful time for military veterans and their families to enjoy some education, rest and relaxation," said Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Founder and President Jan C. Scruggs.
The Western Caribbean cruise will sail November 5-9, 2013 roundtrip from Houston aboard Caribbean Princess, with a call at Progreso, Mexico. The four-day cruise will offer passengers the opportunity to honor those who have served in the military as well as active duty military personnel. In addition to the line-up of incredible military guests and speakers, there will be special performers, celebrities, unique topic panels and a military film festival. Princess will custom-design onboard activities such as a Stars and Stripes Sailaway, a military themed show, a Red, White and Blue Gala, game shows, trivia quizzes and more – to celebrate US veterans.
Cruise fares range from $549 to $1,649 per person based on double occupancy. A portion of each passenger's cruise fare totaling approximately $500,000 will be matched by Princess Cruises for a total of $1 million earmarked for the two veterans' organizations to share equally. As part of Princess' ongoing Military Cruise Benefit Program, active and retired military personnel choosing to book this cruise will receive a $50 onboard credit.
The cruise launches Princess Cruises' new "Cruising for a Cause" initiative where the company will dedicate entire sailings to support select charitable causes. This new, industry-leading program will provide the line's passengers, many of whom are looking for opportunities to make positive contributions to their communities and the world, a way to make a difference even as they vacation.
Additional information about the special "Cruising for a Cause" sailing supporting U.S. veterans can be found at princess.com/cruisingforacause or by calling 1-800-PRINCESS.
About Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
In 1982 the American people helped The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund complete an impossible mission to heal a nation and bring comfort and solace to a generation of veterans. Today, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is working to complete this mission by building the Education Center at The Wall, the place on the National Mall where our heroes' stories will never be forgotten. Since the dedication of The Wall, VVMF has pursued a mission of preserving the legacy of The Wall, promoting healing and educating about the impact of the Vietnam War. Learn more at www.buildthecenter.org, or call 866-990-WALL.
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Operation Homefront (OH) provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of military service members and Wounded Warriors. A national nonprofit with nationwide presence, Operation Homefront leads more than 4,500 volunteers and has met more than 590,000 needs since its inception in 2002. A four-star rated charity by watchdog Charity Navigator, nationally, 94 percent of total revenue donated to Operation Homefront goes directly to assist service members. For more information, go to www.OperationHomefront.net.
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Small stores saw a pick-up in sales during November, allowing them to outperform overall retail volume growth for the month.
The MasterCard SpendingPulse for Small Business survey, conducted...
December 12, 2012
Small Store Growth Rebounds in November
After a one-month hiatus, independents again do better than overall retail sales.
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