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Bundled by B&H for your convenience, the ESP LTD SN-200FR Electric Guitar Starter Kit provides everything you'll need to get started playing electric guitar in a rehearsal, studio, or practicing environment. The kit comprises a combo amplifier, an instrument cable, a strap, a clip-on tuner, a pack of picks, and of course, a sleek electric guitar in the LTD SN-200FR.
In addition to its double-cutaway design and black cherry metallic satin finish, the LTD SN-200FR has a basswood body and a 25.5" scale bolt-on maple neck. The neck features a maple fingerboard with a 13.78" radius, a thin U neck contour, and 24 extra-jumbo frets. For electronics, this guitar is outfitted with three ESP-designed pickups—the LS-120N and LS-120M single coils in the neck and middle positions, and the LH-150B humbucker in the bridge. Strings are anchored to the body with an LTD tremolo bridge by Floyd Rose.
The amp provided is a Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 10, which is a 2x 5W two-channel entry-level combo guitar amplifier. Twelve stereo effects are offered, along with six voice channels, and a stereo MP3/line in for jamming along with your favorite backing tracks. This amplifier combines a proprietary Infinite Shape Filter and a six-way voice control which allows you the freedom to dial in a multitude of modeled sounds. With this amplifier, this guitar, the cable, the strap, the tuner, and the picks, you'll be ready to rock and roll.
ESP's LTD SN-200FR electric guitar features a double-cutaway basswood body in a black cherry metallic satin finish. Measuring 25.5" in scale, its bolt-on maple neck is fitted with a maple fingerboard and 24 extra-jumbo frets. The strings are secured by a set of LTD tuners and an LTD locking tremolo bridge by Floyd Rose.
For electronics, this guitar is outfitted with three ESP-designed pickups—the LS-120N and LS-120M single coils in the neck and middle positions, and the LH-150B humbucker in the bridge. A shared volume knob, shared tone knob, and five-way pickup selector switch give you control over the electronics' timbres.
The ID:Core Stereo 10 V2 from Blackstar is a 2x 5W two-channel entry-level combo guitar amplifier with twelve enhanced stereo effects, six enhanced Voice channels, and a stereo MP3/line in for jamming along with your favorite tracks or listening to music with Super Wide Stereo sound. It can be used for a variety of applications such as practicing or recording at home, rehearsing with a band, recording in the studio, or performing live. The ID:Core combo amplifier features two unique controls which allow you to custom design your own sound. The Infinite Shape Filter (ISF) and the Voice control. The Voice control has the following settings: Clean Warm, Clean Bright, Crunch, Super Crunch, Overdrive 1, and Overdrive 2. By using the Voice control together with the ISF, you can easily dial in a variety of sounds, giving you the ability to bring the sounds you hear in your head to life.
In addition to its Super Wide Stereo design, the ID:Core's effects section delivers modulation, delay, and reverb effects simultaneously, as well as an envelope filter, which you can store with your sound. The Blackstar Insider software is used to edit and store up to six of your patches and can be uploaded and downloaded via the online community. Finally, a USB connector allows you to record from your amp directly to your computer. A speaker-emulated output and MP3/line input complete the package.
The 10' Premium Performance Instrument Cable 1/4" Male to 1/4" Male with Braided Fabric Jacket from Kopul is designed for connecting guitars to amplifiers or any other application where a 1/4" instrument or unbalanced line-level connection is required. It can be used in applications for live stage, theater, rehearsals, recordings, and more.
Kopul's 3000B Series instrument cables are engineered for protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), radio frequency interference (RFI), and the significant reduction of static noise. This cable features gold-plated 1/4" connectors that have a metal shell and chuck-style strain relief. A braided fabric jacket prevents unwanted tangling and adds durability to the cable.
The 24-gauge annealed-copper conductors with dense spiral copper shielding, as well as a conductive PVC, and PE insulation make the Premium Performance 3000B Series instrument cable with braided fabric jacket, a flexible, quiet cable that ensures excellent transfer of the audio signal.
The black Snark SN5X is a clip-on tuner for guitar, bass, and violin, which features a high-sensitivity vibration sensor and a full-color display that rotates 360°. It can be used to tune a guitar, a bass or a violin for applications such as rehearsals, recordings, live stage, theater, and more. The tuner can be utilized on either the front or the back of a head-stock to accommodate left or right handed players.
Styled in black, the On-Stage GSA10BK is a strap designed to support your guitar while you are playing it, whether standing or sitting, on the stage or in a rehearsal context. It features durable 2" polypropylene webbing, as well as 2-ply leather ends. The stitching is reinforced for added strength, and the edges are warranted against fraying. The colors will not bleed as you sweat your soul on stage. This strap has a length adjustment range of 31 to 52".
This 10-pack assortment of medium Classic Pearl Celluloid Guitar Picks from Planet Waves is made from premium celluloid and provides a natural feel and fat tone. The standard size and shape of the picks, at 0.70mm thick, offer comfortable playing. A man-made material, celluloid was first introduced in the early 1900's as a substitute for natural tortoiseshell picks. The D'Addario-branded pick packaging is designed for minimal waste and environmental impact.
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Hitachi EB1820L Battery
There are different capacity for this Hitachi EB1820L Battery. Generally speaking, the higher capacity, the longer running time. Please note that, because we have several suppliers, color for the Hitachi EB1820L replacement batteries may be different from picutre. But, they are all fresh and brand new.
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Hitachi 18V pod-style Ni-CD / Ni-MH battery reviews
Hitachi 18V pod-style Ni-CD / Ni-MH battery reviews
This a Pod-Style battery for the Hitachi 18V cordless power tools, but it is not a Li-ion battery, it is a Ni-CD or Ni-MH battery. We have two capacity for this Hitachi EB1820L Battery, one is 2000mAh, the other one is 3000mAh. This battery can replace original Hitachi battery part number: EB 1812S, EB 1824L, EB 1826HL, EB 1830H, EB 1830HL, EB 18B.
Let us see the difference between the 3000mAh and the 2000mAh Hitachi EB1820L Battery.
The Hitachi EB1820L Battery 18-Volt Nickel Metalhydrate (Ni-MH) 3.0-Amp Hour Battery has consistent discharge rates and considerable power and a reasonable rate. This battery is a 18-Volt with a capacity of 3-Amp hour. The 2.0Ah Hitachi EB1820L Battery Nickel Cadmium (Ni-CD) batteries are ideal for applications needing a small, light power source and can endure high discharge with no loss of capacity. Both of the Hitachi EB1820L Battery is compatible with the UC24YJ, UC24YFA, ET18DM, UC14YFA, UC18YG, UC12YE chargers and charge times range from 70-90 minutes.
Second, the Ni-MH Hitachi EB1820L Battery almost the same weight as the Ni-CD, but has 1000mAh capacity more than the Ni-CD one, the same of them is the same, but it can fit very well. Because of the extended run time of 3000mAh, it is expensive then the 2.0Ah Hitachi EB1820L Battery.
Third, both of this Hitachi EB1820L Battery has the "Memory Effect", but the Ni-CD noe has heavy effect, so, we suggest fully charged the battery before use it and fully discharged before charging.
All of our Hitachi EB1820L Battery 18-Volt Battery is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defect in materials and workmanship for a period of 1-year from the original purchase date. Every Hitachi EB1820L Battery is designed to the highest standards and is rigorously tested for both performance and durability.

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However, it will have to rely on votes from other parties to push its policies through.
The two parties' coalition agreement calls wind energy "the fundamental pillar" among the renewable energies and must be significantly expanded if the state is to achieve its climate targets.
The aim is to increase wind energy's contribution to electricity supply in the state from just 3% to at least 15% by 2020, explicitly from wind stations installed within the state.
A fivefold increase in wind capacity would increase NRW's current fleet from nearly 2.9GW to about 4GW.
The agreement states that a thorough overhaul of planning rules will be needed to eliminate restrictive arrangements such as turbine height limits and blanket rules on the distance required to houses and residential areas.
The coalition also plans to follow in the footsteps of the states of Bavaria, Hesse and Rheinland Palatinate and allow installation of wind turbines in afforested areas.
The new government's planned climate protection law will aim for a 25% reduction in CO2 emissions in the state by 2020, compared with 1990.
Under this law, spatial planning in NRW's five Government Districts - Arnsberg, Detmold, Düsseldorf, Köln and Münster - will have to take account of the new requirements for wind energy.
The plans include priority areas for wind energy use covering a total two per cent of the state's land area. Regions can earmark more or less than this amount, as long as the total two per cent is met.
Land alongside motorways and railway lines as well as in commercial and industry estates is to be included in the search for suitable areas for wind energy use. Nature protection areas will continue to be excluded from wind energy use.
At the moment, responsibility for defining priority areas for wind in NRW lies with the municipalities, of which there are 300 in the state, divided between a total 31 rural districts.
Around 80% of the municipalities have already implemented plans with priority areas for wind energy and these will have to be amended to meet the new aims.


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Advocates For Tax Cuts, Pot Use Testify in Mo.
JEFFERSON CITY (AP) - A Missouri House committee that has been taking public testimony on ways to make government smaller has heard a lot about tax cuts and marijuana.
Committee chairman Paul Curtman says advocates for legalizing marijuana have testified at many of the committee's hearings around the state. They say the state could save millions in prison costs while also generating millions of tax dollars.
People wanting lawmakers to override Gov. Jay Nixon's veto of an income tax cut also have turned out at multiple hearings.
Curtman says one of the best suggestions to come from the hearings is a proposed formula to determine the cost effectiveness of state expenditures.
During a hearing Thursday at the Capitol, one woman also suggested removing games from state computers to prevent employees from wasting time.


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Image Gallery: Koori Art Expressions 2010
Students created artworks with the theme 'Unsung Heroes-Closing the Gap by Leading Their Way'. They were inspired by the many unsung Aboriginal and Torres Strait people who have made huge contributions to Australian society. Unsung Heroes recognises achievers, from the past to the present day.


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Using a Treadmill while Working Can Boost Productivity
Walking while you work may not only improve an employee's health, it may also boost productivity, according to new research from the University of Minnesota just published in PLOS ONE.
Professor of Work and Organizations Avner Ben-Ner and his coauthors studied employees using treadmills instead of office chairs as they work. The subjects were 40 employees of a Twin Cities financial services company. Their offices were refitted to have a computer, phone, and writing space on a desk in front of a treadmill to be operated by the employee at up to two mph. The walkers were studied for one year and data on performance and work-related activities and events were collected through surveys of the walkers and their supervisors. Additionally, each walker was given an energy expenditure monitoring device a month before their treadmills were installed. These devices were to be worn continuously during waking hours.
The results of the study were encouraging - the treadmills had a significantly favorable impact on both physical activity and work performance. As would be expected, walkers were burning more calories than before the study began - by about 7 to 8 percent a day. "It's not a lot, but if you take a sedentary office worker and you spread it around the day, that's a good outcome," Ben-Ner says.
'Substantial Increase' in Productivity Observed
More interesting is the marked increase in worker productivity. After an initial decline as employees learned how to adjust to walking while working on their tasks, productivity went up. Production measures were derived from employee and supervisor surveys of quantity of performance, quality of performance, and quality of interaction with co-workers. An overall performance measure was on a 10-point scale. "For the duration of the study, productivity increased by close to a point," Ben-Ner says. "That's a substantial increase."
Ben-Ner calls the outcome of the study a win-win situation. "It's a health-improving option that costs very little. I think there will be an increasing number of employers who will invest $1,000 or $2,000 in outfitting a persons' workstation," he says. "The employer benefits from the employee being active and healthy and more smart because more blood is flowing to the brain."
Ben-Ner suggests that future research could examine various circumstances that could affect employee performance. It may be that less physically fit employees or those who have more cognitively complex tasks may gain relatively more from the use treadmill workstations. Generational difference among employees also may play a role.
"I'm willing to bet my hat and my boots too that millennials will be more open to something like this because they grew up and came of age in a time concerning these types of things," he says. "It will be easier than trying to break in someone who is 50 years old and a lifelong sedentary person and get them to start walking."
"Treadmill Workstations: The Effects of Walking while Working on Physical Activity and Work Performance" by Avner Ben-Ner, Darla J. Hamann, Gabriel Koepp, Chimnay U. Manohar, and James Levine was published February 20, 2014 by PLOS ONE, an international, peer-reviewed, open-access, online publication.


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Hollywood Hair Goes Longer and Bouncier!
In 2011, Hollywood has decided to keep it long, instead of short! This year, one can see that most celebrities have not only refrained from cutting short their tresses, but have also maintained a simple look, by not getting any layers done on their long cuts!
The most trendy cut observed of late is the bob. Thought that might immediately bring to mind Victoria Beckham's forever fab look that she often sports. But no, this one is different. Think along the lines of Kate Bosworth and Jessica Alba in recent times. The hair is kept somewhat below the level of shoulders, suggesting the growth away from neck level bob cut.
You are most encouraged to go for this look if you have a long or stately neckline to flaunt. Even otherwise, since the hair in this style can be tied into a ponytail, it brings a new look to you.
Hollywood divas are going off the layering block by opting for this log bob look, where the hair is cut out in an even level. The neat ends seem to be more appealing to the celebs as it allows them to get a naturally thicker look, which is not always the case with layers.
Some Hollywood celebs, those who avoid the beaten path, are seen going for the uneven cut towards the end, which brings some sharpness and focus to the face. Jessica Alba is often seen sporting a parting on this cut, indicating how the bob cut can allow this, which was often not possible on the short bob or the layered look. The older layered look required the ladies to keep adjusting their hair in the back brush style mostly.
According to hairstylists, the best part about the long bob cut is that it reflects light off the head in the best way and brings a refreshing factor to the screen after a long time.Read more


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Saints Row IV Review
I suspect just about everyone saw this review coming, what with the Saints Row 2 and Saints Row: The Third reviews published a couple weeks ago. So here it is; a review for the M rated game, Saints Row IV. Curiously I cannot find the criteria list for the ESRB rating, but it will likely be almost identical to Saints Row: The Third with intense violence, sexual content, strong language, and partial nudity, amongst others. Some of this content will be contained in the screenshots present in this review, so if you should not be seeing that stuff, you really should not be reading this review.
Saints Row IV is an open-world, action adventure title with numerous RPG elements in it, and a great deal of ridiculousness. For example, the beginning of the previous title had you diving through a plane, entering from the cockpit windows, and exiting out of the back hatch, but in this game you actually start off trying to stop a group of terrorists. How is that ridiculous? To stop the nuclear missile they have launched, you jump on it, during launch, climb up its side, and rip out components to cause it to detonate in mid-air. Naturally before it explodes you jump off, without a parachute. Fortunately the roof of the White House and chair in the Oval Office are able to cushion your impact. That is in the first fifteen minutes. The next fifteen minutes introduce you as President of the United States, with all of the hassle that can come with such a position, and some of the perks. Enjoy it while you can though, because soon you will be thrown into the simulation!
Does Saints Row IV deserve your vote, or is your ballot best cast for something else? Time to find out!


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Lay some trail of your own.
Put miles of snow behind you as you trek in the Atlas Aspect Snowshoe. This backcountry trailblazer boasts Atlas' proprietary Spring-Loaded Suspension, which uses offset webbing straps for natural side-to-side motion. Don't worry if you don't have snowshoe-specific boots; PackFlat bindings offer the convenience of quick-adjust straps that accommodate snowboard kicks or even mountaineering boots.
The Atlas Aspect Snowshoe is
designed to give you total mobility, even when it gets deep and the terrain gets extra-rugged.
The Aspect is designed to really excel when your walk in the woods
becomes a run in the woods, with a lightweight ReactiV-Trac frame that
maximizes flotation and provides unparalleled traction with aggressive, saw-toothed perimeter traction. Atlas' re-designed PackFlat
binding provides comfort and easy entry and features a quick-lashing Z-Strap that's both more secure and lighter weight than the previous design. The Spring-Loaded suspension
allows for natural articulation of the joints, kinetic energy return,
and an easy, natural-feeling stride. The Infinity decking is extremely
tough and lightweight, and it sheds snow so you aren't carrying pounds
of nature along with you. The Holey-1 toe crampon is independently sprung to put the traction exactly where you need it.
- Lightweight aluminum frame
- Durable Infinity decking
- Spring-Loaded suspension
- PackFlat binding
- Holey-1 toe crampon
- Aggressive, saw-toothed perimeter traction
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This specific snowshoe offers reactive track construction which offers aggressive, saw-tooth perimeter traction. Its elliptical form and tubular nose facilitates the comfortable articulation of the spring loaded suspension. The heel lift eases calf fatigue on steep ascents. The Aspect features a shallower nose angle and pack flat bindings accommodate larger snowboard or mountaineering boots. Its lightweight, packable and offers 24 or 28" lengths . It is a reliable addition to any mountaineer, ice climber or back country snowboarders kits.
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I wear a size 12 snowboard boot, so its pretty big. Does anybody know if Id still fit in these? If not, does anybody know of any that I would fit in? These seem pretty wide considering the fact that their already 24 inches long. Overall I would much rather get snowshoes then have to get a splitboard with skins because its much cheaper. Thanks.
Hey Kyle,
Atlas designed these to have a larger binding to fit a bulkier boot, however they are sized to a maximum boot size of 13. Since there is a lot of variability in snowboard boots today it depends on the brand and model of your boots. If they are an older or bulkier model you may be cutting it close.


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STOCKTON - It was a college basketball game that featured a little bit of everything Saturday night. There were stretches of hot shooting, some unexpected scoring outbursts, a memorable homecoming - and all of it eventually leading to a victory by the home team.
STOCKTON - It was a college basketball game that featured a little bit of everything Saturday night. There were stretches of hot shooting, some unexpected scoring outbursts, a memorable homecoming - and all of it eventually leading to a victory by the home team.
The Pacific men's basketball team pulled out a tense, back-and-forth affair with Cal State Fullerton 71-67 before 3,390 at Spanos Center, surviving six lead changes and 10 ties. The Tigers (12-8, 6-2 Big West Conference) stayed in sole possession of second place with their sixth win in seven games, which was in jeopardy until D.J. Seeley missed an open 3-pointer with 22 seconds remaining and the Tigers made their final four free throws.
"Good team-win in a hard-fought game," Pacific coach Bob Thomason said. "But Seeley's was too good of a shot, especially with him being 5 of 6 (on 3-pointers at that point). Nothing he would have wanted to do more than make that shot coming home, but he missed it."
Seeley, a Stockton native and former Tokay High and Modesto Christian standout, give Pacific fits all night, finishing with 23 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, making a variety of shots from all over the floor.
"I just missed that one and it was tough, but I'd rather be taking that shot," said Seeley, who made 8 of 14 field goals. "It felt good, but I short-armed it because I was trying to get it off quick. I still felt blessed to be back and playing in front of my family."
Seeley had plenty of scoring help with senior Alex Harris burning the Tigers for 19 points, including five 3-pointers, and Kwame Vaughn getting 13. Seeley also had a boisterous cheering section that the Tigers quieted down while taking a 50-40 lead with 13:53 remaining, but the game shifted again when Cal State Fullerton interim coach Andy Newman went to a zone defense that put Pacific in a shooting funk.
The Tigers eventually recovered with guards Lorenzo McCloud, who had a team-high 14 points and five assists, and Sama Taku, who had 10 points and made the game's final four free throws, leading the way.
"It just took fight," McCloud said. "We had to just keep fighting and keep fighting. We made them play some defense to slow them down and we stayed focused down the stretch and it got us the win."
Both teams came out scorching hot from the field, with Pacific making its first four attempts and Cal State Fullerton (11-9, 4-4) making 5 of 6. The Tigers eventually took control of the action with a 14-6 run close the first half and led 35-30 at halftime.
Thomason wanted his big men to take advantage of Cal State Fullerton's four-and-sometimes five-guard lineup, and they responded. Junior center Khalil Kelley had 12 points, six rebounds and two blocks despite missing all seven of his free throws, while senior forward Travis Fulton had 13 points, making 6 of 9 shots. Senior forward Colin Beatty had 11 points, making all three of his 3-point attempts, putting all five Pacific starters in double-digits.
"We knew they were small in the frontcourt, so we muscled up and beat them up inside," said Kelley about Pacific's 30-18 edge in points in the paint.
The Tigers will now get a week off to prepare for UC Davis at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Today at CTIA, Sprint and HTC announced the EVO 3D, the successor to their most successful product ever. Highlights of the device include a 4.3-inch glasses-free 3D display, dual 5 megapixel main 3D cameras, dual-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon processor, 1 GB RAM, and 4G of internal storage.
"Sprint is taking wireless innovation to the next level once again as we bring our customers the ability to experience 3D on their phone without glasses," said Steve Elfman, president – Network Operations, Product and Wholesale, Sprint. "HTC EVO 3D makes it easy to take pictures or movies in 3D when you are on vacation, and then feel like you are there again when you view it months later. This device takes full advantage of Sprint's powerful 4G network and offers the innovation one would expect as the next benchmark device in the prestigious EVO product line."
The EVO 3D was heavily leaked, so most of the details were already known. About the only surprise when it comes to the hardware was the omission of the popular kickstand.
When it comes to software the EVO 3D will feature the latest Android 2.3 with HTC's new Sense UI. The EVO 3D will also be the first device pre-loaded with the new Blockbuster On Demand app that has access to a large catalog of movies, including 3D titles.
Pricing was not announced, but Sprint did say the EVO 3D would be available beginning this summer. The original EVO 4G launched in June of last year, so we would expect something similar this time around.
To sign up for updates on the EVO 3D, visit Sprint's official site.
Key Features:
- Dual core 1.2GHz processor
- 4.3" 3D qHD (540×960) sLCD display
- 4G WiMAX technology
- Dual 5 megapixel main 3D cameras
- Android 2.3 with latest HTC Sense
- Front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera
- DLNA and HDMI (MHL) video output
- 1730mAh Li-Ion battery
- Dual microphones for noise suppression
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jonmarnie necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 31 diseños de 11 diseñadores freelance.
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Hello again
I need some banners designing for a ride that is going to opperate in a amusement park
1 set is
1 X 280mm top x 1150mm bottom x height 4950mm
1 x 280mm top x 1150mm bottom x height 5950mm
1 x 750 mm height x 11000mm wide
size below can be same design but streched to fit maybe if it looks ok
1 x 220 mm height x 1510 mm wide
1 x 220 mm height x 1650 mm wide
1 x 350 hight x 1670 mm wide
1 x 350 x 1620 mm wide
All sets need to have the bungee trampoline logo attached (it's the logo with the green .com part)
winner gets this prize
I will pay $100 per set for every design I like
from any one (lots more work for the winner)
if you dont win you may also get some work if i like your work
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1 set in the Simpsons (on a bungee trampoline ?)
1 set in the incredible hulk
1 set Spiderman (this is the one i need fastest )
Also I need another set if you can come up with something like
Example superman - ben 10 – Looney tunes – sponge bob – London Olympics 2012 logo - urban graffiti/skate boarding etc
Let me know if your interested or if not so I can ask someone elce
for more photos or a video of you want to see one working
if you can make a mock up of that it will look like on the bungeetrampoline
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text: Celebrating PRIDE History & HeritageHamline University is celebrating Black History Month with a series of public events. The theme is "Celebrating 40 Years of PRIDE, History, and Heritage," as the Hamline University PRIDE Black Student Alliance, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. "We are very excited to be hosting so many wonderful activities for Black History Month this year at Hamline," said Carlos Sneed, assistant dean of multicultural and international student affairs. "Taking a look back at the last 40 years celebrates the anniversary of the founding of Black Student Alliance and, through our programs, re-introduces us to the important people, episodes, movements and themes in the continuing evolution in the lives, minds, experiences and identities of Black Americans and Americans in general." All events take place on Hamline University's Saint Paul campus, located at 1536 Hewitt Ave, and are free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Center for Multicultural and International Student Affairs at 651-523-2423.Friday, February 5 Sorin Hall, Rooms A&B, 4 p.m. Black History Month Open HouseKick-off event for Black History Month. Games, food, trivia, fellowship, and a tribute to Dr. Carter Woodson, founder of Black History Month. Hamline's PRIDE student organization celebrates its 40th anniversary.Monday, February 8 Bush Student Center, HUB, 7 p.m. "Black Words, Black Thoughts" Join local legend and educator Mahmoud El-Kati, professor emeritus of Macalester College, for an interactive discussion of the evolution of Black language and thought, including an examination of slang, identity, and music. El-Kati will also share insight into his book, Hiptionary. Thursday, February 11Bush Student Center, HUB, 7 p.m."Unbought and Unbossed; Remembering Shirley Chisholm"Before Jesse, before Al, before Barack, there was Shirley Chisholm. Chisholm was the first black woman elected to the U.S. Congress (in 1969) and the first African American to seek a major party's Presidential nomination, an effort recounted in the documentary, Unbought & Unbossed. Tuesday, February 16Bush Student Center Lobby, 6:30 p.m."The Future of Black Youth- A Panel Discussion"Community leaders gather to discuss educational, employment, cultural, and social issues and opportunities facing Black youth in Minnesota. Thursday, February 18Klas Center, Kay Fredericks Room, 11:30 a.m."Keynote Address: Dr. Jane Rhodes"Dr. Jane Rhodes is dean for the study of race and ethnicity and professor and chair of African studies at Macalester College. In this keynote speech, Rhodes will speak about how Black identity has changed and shifted over past 40 years. She will also focus on issues that have historical and continued impact on the Black community. Friday, February 19Sundin Music Hall, 7 p.m."Unsettling Truths: Reflections on the Black Arts Movement"An exploration/performance of a forgotten movement that continues to impact today's cultural, political, and social landscape of Black America. Tributes to Fannie Lou Hamer, Amiri Baraka, Sonya Sanchez, Malcolm X, and others. Performances by Hamline students & local actress Trena Bolden Fields.Wednesday, February 24Bush Student Center Lobby, 6:30 p.m."Black Jeopardy XI"Join members of the Hamline community and participate in a lively, competitive test of knowledge on Black history. Prizes for all, including audience members!


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Buffalo police officer injured in collision
A Buffalo police officer was taken by ambulance to Erie County Medical Center for treatment of injuries she suffered in a collision between her patrol car and a civilian car shortly after 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Porter Avenue and York Street on the city's West Side.
Police Spokesman Michael J. DeGeorge this morning said a passenger in the other vehicle also suffered minor injuries. An investigation into the crash is continuing.


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In Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood on the PC, players live and breathe as Ezio, a legendary Master Assassin, in his enduring struggle against the powerful Templar Order. He must journey into Italy's greatest city, Rome, center of power, greed and corruption to strike at the heart of the enemy. Defeating the corrupt tyrants entrenched there will require not only strength, but leadership, as Ezio commands an entire Brotherhood who will rally to his side. Only by working together can the Assassins defeat their mortal enemies and prevent the extinction of their Order.
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Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is a first player game that picks up the storyline from Assassin's Creed 2. Set in Rome, players will bounce back and forth between present day and the Italy of the Renaissance. Navigating the war between the Templers and the Assassins, Desmond is able to access the memories of his ancestor, Ezio, and continue the dual time missions.
The game begins with Ezio losing everything he's accumulated, thanks to villain Cesare Borgia, and he sets off for revenge. The city of Rome is divided into 12 districts all under the careful watch of the Borgia tower and crawling with soldiers. Ezio's first mission is to the destroy the tower to free the townspeople of the Borgia tyranny. After liberating districts, Ezio must help by buying and renovating shops, this will allow players to begin stocking their arsenal and gaining money.
With each tower the player destroys, districts, items, and apprentice assassins are gained to help them complete the game. Players must determine the best path to assassinate each Borgia tower captain and ultimately burn the tower down and move on. Throughout the game assassination contracts are offered, tailing missions are given, and treasure chests are hidden to help players gain perks.
Making a return to the Assassin's Creed franchise is Leonardo Da Vinci. Even though he's Ezio's ally, Cesare has pressured him into creating weapons which Ezio must now track down and destroy the plans and prototypes. Along with Leonardo comes his assistant, who players will quickly remember has quite a crush on Ezio. Also other old characters Caterina Sforza, Nicolo Machiavelli, and Claudia, Ezio's sister, resurface with new characters, one of which is the memorable sister and lover of Borgia, Lucrezia. Although players are not able to travel to various cities as before, the twelve districts of Rome give enough variety so players don't feel trapped or limited.
One of the few changes is that players are able to recruit assassins after defeating towers. Once players have recruited them, they are able to call upon their assassins and send them on missions around Europe. The benefit of these extra assassins is that players are able to raise XP and gain cash rewards for Ezio. After successfully completing missions, players are able to increase armor or weaponry and unlock advanced options that will help on future missions. Another change that Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood offers players is the ability for Ezio to ride his horse whenever the player chooses.
The quality of historical Rome is both breathtaking and authentic. Another familiar feature for players is Ezio's ability to save citizens from Borgia soldiers, which leaves them indebted to you. Creating a growing army of assassins gives players an opportunity to take a backseat and call upon minions to complete killings. Assassin's Creed Brotherhood also introduces a multi-player option which furthers a player's ability to use help. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood allows players to fly through the air from building to building, creep behind targets, and roam the streets of Rome with ease.


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Long gone are the days when every bridesmaid had to be in the same dress in the same color with the same accessories and the same beauty look — thank goodness! Now, it's all about that mismatched look. But how do you pull off mix 'n match bridesmaids without your bridal party looking like a hot mess? Kelsey Doorey, founder and CEO of Vow to Be Chic, the online boutique of rentable bridesmaids' dresses (including Lauren Conrad's Paper Crown) is here to help.
Choose a general color, like blue, and let your 'maids choose their favorite shades for a trendy mix and match look.
Choose a universally flattering color that goes with a variety of skin tones, such as grey, beige, champagne and blush. These neutral colors are a safe way to suit everyone and are perfectly on trend — they also go great together!
Floral dresses are in right now, but sometimes less is more. Consider dressing only your maid of honor in a floral print like the Jenny Yoo Nyla and the rest of your girls in a matching solid shade.
If you're going to have your maids all wear a different color a good way to keep things cohesive is with the florals as well as their hair styles. This will give the girls a unified look while still being unique.
Sequin gowns are a great way to add a little sparkle to your wedding. Mixing a rose gold sequin gown, like this Theia, with a solid blush is a great way to achieve a fun mismatched look.
Mixed metallics is also a fun, modern look. Mix a rose gold option with a solid gold or choose a color and let your girls pick their favorite dress in that metallic hue.
If you choose one solid color for all the girls, a great way to add some diversity is by having each girl choose their favorite neckline — off-the-shoulder, halter, strapless or asymmetrical!
Another great option is the Jenny Yoo Aiden dress which is a convertible dress that allows your girls to wear it anyway they like! The long front and back panels can be styled into more than 15 unique looks!
I wouldn't recommend mixing up the lengths of the dresses — if you are going to go short have all your girls wear a short dress to keep the photos cohesive.
Adding a mix of fabrics and textures is another way to achieve a great look. For example, mix lace, cotton, chiffon, brocade and sequins, but in the same color palette for a sophisticated look.


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Biofuel Survival Strategies for a Challenging Market" was the title of a conference and Webinar hosted this week by Chadbourne & Parke, LLP, New York, which represents developers, investors and lenders participating in U.S. and international biofuels financings. The event featured perspectives from lenders and investors in the ethanol industry.
Asked what the ethanol industry will look like in the next two years, the experts agreed that consolidation will continue. One lender predicted that some oil companies will enter the industry. He added that debt and equity investors might shy away from future second generation ethanol projects because of losses incurred in the corn ethanol industry in the last several months.
However, an investment banker commented that second generation ethanol producers could potentially enjoy a $1.00 per gallon tax credit which would boost assets on both debt and equity sides.
Another panelist pointed to current political discussions about carbon reduction policies and that because cellulosic ethanol has a much lower carbon footprint than gasoline, the ethanol industry could have good market potential ahead. But, until unstable capital markets are restored to health, it would be difficult to get those plants built, he added.
Todd Alexander, partner, Chadbourne & Parke, indicated optimism about the long-term health of the ethanol industry. He estimated that there is about 13 billion gallons of annual production capacity in the U.S. and that this year, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mandates a demand of just 11.1 billion gallons. "We estimate that 20% of existing production capacity is off line either as the result of negative margins or insolvencies. That should bring the market into equilibrium," Alexander said. "By 2012, we will have 15.2 billion gallons as a mandate, which should help create some stability in the industry."
With the current ethanol crush spread (the difference between ethanol revenues and corn prices), however, a lot of plants are now operating in negative territory and many of the plants still operating are doing so with only slightly positive margins, Alexander said.
In 2006 when margins were good, capital was flowing easily into the market. The private equity industry looked for ways to capitalize on that high crush spread. Two years later, with rising corn prices and extensive build out of the ethanol industry, that was no longer the case.
Alexander also showed a chart illustrating the past year (March 2008-February 2009) in publicly-traded ethanol stocks. "This gives you an indication of what the investment community thinks of the equity values of the publicly-traded ethanol stocks today," he said.
Mark Habib, associate with Standard & Poor's (S&P) Corporate and Government Ratings, followed with a discussion of the ratings criteria used for valuing secured debt in today's ethanol industry. S&P considers external and internal factors when rating ethanol stocks, he said. External factors are largely beyond the producer's control. They include crush spreads which drive cash flow; and regulatory support.
In addition to low margins, the industry still relies quite a bit on regulatory support, such as the RFS and the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit (VEETC). Therefore S&P assigns a high degree of risk to the sector, Habib said. The VEETC has been reduced to $.45 per gallon and both the VEETC and the import tariff will be subject to renewal risk within the next two years. There also have been some challenges to the RFS and it is subject to policy objectives, he noted.
Internal factors considered in ratings include fixed costs (debt service obligations and fixed operating costs); plant efficiency; liquidity; construction; hedging and commodity basis.
Liquidity can be managed, but is subject to a variety of risks, Habib said. Credit markets may tighten when greater liquidity is most needed as was the case with VeraSun Energy, which filed for Chapter 11 last fall.
Some companies may turn to borrowing base revolvers for help, but when commodity market prices are low like they are now, this may be of diminished use, Habib said.
Ethanol producers who are mitigating risk through engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) contracts with strong liquidated damages provisions, creditworthy counterparties, active management, contingency, and so on carry less construction risk.
Today, crush spread margins have compressed to historical lows and future margins remain unpredictable due to volatile commodity markets, Habib said. Liquidity will be critical until margins improve.
"Prices have moved to a production cost determination rather than substitution price correlation [correlation with corn rather than gasoline]," Habib said. "This creates a commodity dynamic where less efficient producers are likely to exit until production falls in line with demand set by the RFS mandate and discretionary blending."
The exit of uneconomic producers could return the ethanol market to equilibrium, Habib said, noting that remaining suppliers could benefit from improved pricing. On the other hand, some companies could purchase assets out of a bankruptcy and effectively "leapfrog existing producers in financial competitiveness" if the debt burden can be removed and other financials cleaned up.


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- Date: 17/08/2013
- Etat : Confirmé
- Type : Soirée
- Site web : games.blairridge.org
- Forum : Forum sur l'événement
Saturday, August 17 from 3-9 PM. Free event that is usually held on the 2nd Saturday of every month (this month's event is the 3rd Saturday due to a schedule conflict). We play all kinds of card and board games. We have food for sale and we give away games as door prizes! Check out the website for all the details, including future dates, games we'll be playing, and games we'll be giving away. Hope to see you there!
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Blair Ridge Baptist Church
4502 Blairs Ferry Rd
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
United States
Personne à contacter
- Contact : Bob Mosey
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- Téléphone : 319-447-1851


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Climate Database Modernization Program
The Climate Database Modernization Program (CDMP) was a program to image and key paper and microfilm records and to make them available on the web to members of the climate and environmental research community. Spanning 12 years, from 2000 to 2011, the program produced almost 56 million digital images from all types of physical media and enabled data keying projects to integrate new data into digital datasets.
NCEI also provided funding under CDMP for other National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) agencies with a need to place images online and/or digitize data. Funding was provided through a proposal process, which culminated each November at CDMP's Data Access Workshop. At the height of the program, CDMP supported 97 tasks spread over seven NOAA line offices.
Image Access
The vast majority of the images scanned under CDMP are accessible through the NCEI-developed Environmental Document Access and Display System, Version 2 (EV2) application. Access to EV2 is available to United States government employees and their contractors, educational institutions doing environmental research, and other researchers associated with NOAA projects. If you would like an account in EV2, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com. Commercial customers should call NCEI customer service at 828-271-4800 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com for their data needs.
Access to historical climatological observations scanned under CDMP is available to the public through the NCEI Images and Publications System (IPS). The IPS system is a web interface for records stored within the EV2 system.
Major Campaigns
Two of CDMP's largest projects involved integrating additional U.S. in situ data into the sources of data already available to researchers and scientists. The goal of the "Forts Project" was to image and key surface observations from the 19th century, primarily 1820–1892. These data, collected mainly by the Smithsonian Institution and U.S. Army Signal Service, extended climate records from stations across the country back scores of years.
The second major data integration project was the Surface Airways Observations (SAO) project. This task captured and keyed Weather Bureau and National Weather Service (NWS) data from major city offices and airports since 1893.
International Partnerships
CDMP also coordinated several international projects. Data from Uruguay, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic were imaged and keyed. Upper air data rescue projects were conducted in six African nations: Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Niger, Senegal, and Zambia. These countries were provided with technology to image their data locally and sent these images to CDMP for keying and uploading to EV2.
CDMP worked in conjunction with UK collaborators in an effort to locate resources to image the marine logbooks in the British Archives. These images were eventually transferred to CDMP for keying. CDMP also worked with the Meteorological Service of Canada to key some of the previously un-keyed logbooks from their Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS) program.
Current Status
Data modernization and rescue continues on a limited scale at NCEI. The current focus is to continue to scan paper records from the NCEI physical archives, in addition to identifying foreign data holdings and notifying the originating countries of their existence. NCEI actively seeks partnerships to continue rescuing at-risk weather and climate records currently available only on physical media.


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New Squier Bass for Fire-Stricken Texas Teen
Surprise Squier gift for fan whose family lost all in blaze …
Alison Wimberly (center) with the new Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass she received from Blue October bassist Matt Noveskey (second from right). Also shown are Wimberly's mother and stepfather, Melanie and Carl, and a couple from her church group.
Photo courtesy Melanie Wimberly
Alison "Ali" Wimberly and her family were lucky to escape with their lives when their Smithville, Texas, home was destroyed in a June 19 fire that left the family with nothing. All their belongings were consumed in the blaze, including Ali's most prized possession—her bass guitar.
Enter nearby Austin resident Matt Noveskey, bassist for popular Houston-based rockers Blue October. Shortly after the fire, Noveskey happened to see an online notice from Wimberly's church youth group about the family's loss and Ali's beloved bass, and wondered if he could help in some small way. He contacted a couple with the church group and learned an interesting detail about Ali, who was about to turn 13 on July 3.
"It turned out she was a huge Blue October fan," Noveskey said.
Noveskey promptly contacted Fender's artist relations department in Scottsdale, Ariz., and quickly procured a surprise gift for Wimberly—a brand-new Squier® Vintage Modified Jazz Bass® guitar.
"That blew me away, man," he said. "I thought, 'She's not gonna believe it when we give this to her.'"
Working with the girl's parents and church group, Noveskey organized a surprise presentation at which Wimberly would be given the new Squier bass and some autographed Blue October merchandise, hopefully without embarrassing her. Practically everybody in Smithville knew the plan, but managed to keep it a secret.
When Ali stopped by her church on the afternoon of Saturday, June 28, with her mother, Melanie, and stepfather, Carl Wright, Noveskey and several church group members were there to give her the surprise bass guitar. Noveskey introduced himself, expressed his condolences about the fire to the family and explained to her, "We don't want to see you quit playing because of something like that." Then he opened the instrument's case.
"She flipped out," Noveskey said. "She was shaking and crying. Her dad even teared up a little—he got kind of choked up and he was very thankful."
The Wimberlys—all of them—were clearly moved, and Ali herself was overwhelmed and at something of a loss for words.
"It was awesome," she said. "I can't really explain it. I was pretty happy, especially since I'm obsessed with Blue October."
Noveskey, for his part, was also moved. "It was pretty powerful, honestly," he said. "It might sound corny, but it really was. It made me feel great. The music business is so crazy all the time, and this kind of brought me back to reality a little bit. I got to see how music affected this girl's life and how much this means to them."
Wimberly later attended a Blue October performance in Austin as a guest of Noveskey, who even offered to throw in a few bass lessons to go along with the new bass.


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Welcome to Pismo Beach Hotel Downtown
Located 1 Block from Pismo Beach Pier
The Pismo Beach Hotel is located on the main street of Pismo Beach, just 200 yards from the ocean. This historic hotel recently has been completely restored. At the Pismo Beach Hotel you will enjoy modern day conveniences with the rich and enchanting flavor of the past.
The Pismo Beach Hotel was home away from home for such Hollywood stars as Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford. Since the hotel's beginning, it has been the talk of the town from the high profile days when Clark Gable filmed "Strange Cargo" here in 1937 to the more recent times after its current restoration. Newly Remodeled Hotels Lodging Accommodations Pismo Beach * Famous Pismo Beach Hotel Lodging * Pismo Dunes Packages Accommodations The Pismo Beach Hotel is proud to offer continental breakfast, gas-burning stoves, solid pine furnishings, ocean view suites, and suites with Jacuzzis. Our Spanish style courtyard is available for family gatherings, weddings, and other special festivities.
We also offer several apartment suites with full kitchens, living rooms, whirlpool spas and private patios. Ask about our discounted off season rates, or reserve a week in the summer for your own private time.
The Pismo Beach Hotel is located right in the heart of the Downtown Pismo Beach area and offers great affordable lodging and accommodations. Located right across the street from restaurants and shopping. Only 1 blocks from the Pismo Beach Pier and by the Beaches and Dunes. Our site offers great Rate Guarentee and is the official site of the Pismo Beach Hotel.
Weddings, Events, Receptions up to 150 people
Our lush courtyard is available for parties and special events for up to 150 people. Great place for Weddings and Receptions,
Hotel Features
Free WiFi in the Lobby
Free Parking
Free Continental Breakfast
Free Coffee
1 Block from Pismo Beach Pier & Ocean
In Downtown with Restaurants & Shopping
Courtyard for Gatherings and Weddings up to 150
Newly Remodeled Rooms with Solid Pine Furniture
Cable TV HBO
Fridge in selected rooms
Suites with In Room Spas
1 & 3 Bedroom Apartments with Kitchens
100% Smoke Free
NO Pets Allowed
Activities : This nostalgic beach town is located on the Central Coast, midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Visitors enjoy miles of wide beaches, clean air, friendly locals, and a year-round Mediterranean climate. Pismo Beach is home to California's only drive-able beach. Relax at the beach, travel along scenic coastal roads, tour award-winning wineries, enjoy kayaking, hiking, biking, golfing and so much more.
Airport : Welcome to the home of the Oceano County Airport and surrounding area, formerly www.AirCamp.com! The Oceano County Airport is located just a few minutes walk from some of the most beautiful coastline in California.
Attractions : Hearst Castle Tours This premiere "must see" visitor attraction is one of the most popular destinations in California. There are four tours daily and the 55 mile drive from Pismo Beach alone is worth the trip.
Attractions : Oceano Dunes Pismo Beach, CA This 3,600 acre off road area is among the most popular and unique of California State Parks . The 5 ½ miles of beach open for vehicle use and the 1,500 acres of sand dunes available for off highway motor vehicle recreation are attractions for visitors from throughout the United States.
Dining : From family style dining to an exotic food experience, Pismo Beach's restaurants satisfy a wide spectrum of culinary cravings -- even those of the discriminating foodie. Many Pismo Beach restaurants feature coastal seafood dishes as well as casual California-style dining at a great value.
Downtown : San Luis Obispo If you delight in a little adventure wrapped in romance then we have the perfect destination for you! From picture-perfect weather to tasty cuisine, award-winning wines, breathtakingly beautiful hiking and soft sandy beaches- there is something for everyone here in San Luis Obispo!
Golf : Golfing in Pismo Beach Area Try out a new set of woods on one of area's world-class golf courses. Black Lake and the Avila Beach Golf Resort are with in ten minutes of Pismo Beach. Pismo Beach even has it's won 9 hole executive course at Pismo State Park. Interactive Area Golf Map .
Shopping : Shop till you drop! Pismo Beach Prime Outlets, Find impressive savings at Aeropostale, Calvin Klein, Carter's, Coach, Jones New York, Levi's Outlet, Nike, Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Van Heusen and many more.
University : Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Many students seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, just minutes from California's Central Coast beaches.
Wineries : You know you are in the heart of wine country. Back country roads lined with vineyards, rolling hills, a light breeze, and blue, blue skies. A feeling of peace sets in. From the people who greet you, to the laid back setting of San Luis Obispo, an un-crowded, un-hurried and un-pretentious wine tasting getaway awaits.
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Collection: Malick Sidibé
Malick Sidibé was one of the first African photographers to take his camera out of the studio, frequenting the legendary house parties and street gatherings that comprised the vibrant nightlife of Bamako, Mali, in the 1960s and 1970s. In image after image, he vividly captures the sense of exhilaration that reverberated throughout the capital city during the early years of the country's independence, as a new, modern national identity took shape following more than 60 years of French colonial rule. Sidibé's photographs reveal the important role Western popular music and fashion played in this context, transforming the country's urban youth culture. The prominence of figures like James Brown, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, and other British and North American icons-and of bell-bottom jeans, leather jackets, leisure suits, and patterned dresses-engenders a pointed irony. In Sidibé's words, "While there is an implicit contradiction in the embrace of international music after a long struggle for independence from outside control, in Mali that embrace was marked by a new autonomy and agency that had not existed before." At the same time that it celebrates universal human values, such as the exuberance of youth and the yearning for freedom, Sidibé's work serves as a record of these nuanced social dynamics, indicating the complexity of the historian's task in the age of globalization.¶


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August 25, 2016
Last week the U.S. helped its Saudi pals bomb another hospital and school in Yemen. Don't imagine that its intentions are any more humanitarian in Burundi just because they're not selling fighter bomber jets and guided bombs to their pal Paul Kagame, Rwanda's president for life. Kagame is intent on bringing down President Pierre Nkurunziza's government in Burundi, as Saudi sheikhs are intent on bringing down the Houthi government in Yemen.


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Lauren Bacall dead at 89
By Dubuque Telegraph Herald
LOS ANGELES — Lauren Bacall, the smoky-voiced movie legend who taught Humphrey Bogart how to whistle in "To Have and Have Not," has died at the age of 89, according to her family.
Details of the location and the cause of her death were not immediately available. Her death was confirmed by Robbert de Klerk, the co-managing partner of the Humphrey Bogart Estate. Her daughter, Leslie Bogart, said no other information was available.
Bacall launched her career with the 1944 film that turned "Bogie and Bacall" into one of Hollywood's legendary couples on screen and off.
She was born Betty Joan Perske on Sept. 16, 1924, in New York.
Bacall was a fledgling New York stage actress and a model whose pictures in Harper's Bazaar came to the attention of director Howard Hawks, who placed her under contract and cast her opposite Bogart in the wartime drama "To Have and Have Not."
Bogart and Bacall were teamed up in three more Warner Bros. movies, "The Big Sleep," "Dark Passage" and "Key Largo."
Bacall also co-starred in "Young Man With a Horn" with Kirk Douglas, "Bright Leaf" with Gary Cooper, "How to Marry a Millionaire" with Betty Grable and Marilyn Monroe, "Blood Alley" with John Wayne, "Written on the Wind" with Rock Hudson and "Designing Woman" with Gregory Peck.
Bacall returned to Broadway to appear in the 1959-60 comedy "Goodbye Charlie," the 1965-68 comedy "Cactus Flower" and the 1970-72 musical "Applause," which earned the actress her first Tony Award.
In 1996, Bacall appeared as the meddling mother to Barbra Streisand in "The Mirror Has Two Faces," a role for which Bacall received her only Academy Award nomination as supporting actress.


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TORONTO (AP) - The owner of a monkey caught wandering outside a Toronto Ikea store this weekend said Tuesday the tiny primate rarely left her side until he was confiscated by authorities - and she wants him back.
Yasmin Nakhuda said she initially tried to return the monkey to the breeder who supplied him, but changed her mind after hearing his heartbroken cries.
After that, Nakhuda said the pet she named Darwin was near her at all times, including while she slept and showered.
"At the beginning, I was told that was the best for him because generally, monkeys live off the back of the mom," she said.
"He always had to be within my view," she said, adding that he would "get into a panic attack" the moment she was out of sight.
The young monkey captured worldwide attention after he somehow let himself out of a parked car Sunday and ambled around the Ikea parking lot dressed in a fitted shearling coat.
He was eventually captured by animal control officers and was moved on Monday to a primate sanctuary about 60 miles (100 kilometers) northeast of Toronto.
Nakhuda, who was fined $240 for breaking the city's prohibited-animal bylaw, said she is consulting a lawyer to see if she can regain custody of the pet she considers part of her family.
At the very least, the Toronto real estate lawyer said she would like to be involved in his transition to the Story Book Farm Primate Sanctuary, in Sunderland, Ontario.
She said she's concerned about his wellbeing at the facility, noting he has shown signs in the past of disliking his own kind.
Animal services spokeswoman Mary Lou Leiher said Monday that Darwin was stressed out but otherwise fine.
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Have you already named McCormick Theological Seminary in your will? If so, you are already a member of the Heritage Society, a donor society established to express appreciation to a special group of Seminary supporters - alumni/ae and friends who have provided for the continued well-being of the Seminary through their estate and financial plans.
Ordinarily, when questions arise as to the terms of wills, such issues are to be adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction. McCormick Theological Seminary ordinarily does not enter into any compromise settlement with anyone concerning the provisions of a will; such matters are settled by a friendly suit entered in court.


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Mt Buller Bike Park 101
- 天數: 2 小時 (左右)
- 位置: Mt Buller, Vic
In a 2.5 hour lesson our certified instructors will get you up to speed on the proper stance and body position, as well as elementary downhill bike control. You'll get started on the easy trails so you can get a feel for the excitement
We are located in the best mountain bike locations in Australia and are ready to give you an unforgettable adventure. Our Bike Park 101 sessions are available every weekend throughout summer at Mt Buller.
Your package includes your 2.5 hour lesson & downhill bike rental (full suspension bike, full-face bike helmet & full body armour).
Lesson Starts at 10am
Meeting point ATC Mt Buller store be at store 30minutes prior to be fitted with bike and equipment


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John Courson has taken over as president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), succeeding Jonathan Kempner. Kempner announced last July that he would be leaving the MBA.
"John brings to MBA a wealth of experience and industry knowledge, and I am confident in his leadership both in terms of business savvy, political and advocacy skills," notes David G. Kittle, chairman of the trade association.
Courson served as MBA chairman in 2003 and as a member of the board of directors, as well as the Residential Board of Governors (RESBOG) and the Commercial Real Estate/Multifamily Finance Board of Governors (COMBOG).
"I look forward to leading MBA on behalf of its members to stabilize the mortgage market and restore faith in our industry by helping struggling homeowners get help to stay in their homes and making sure the recent mistakes and excesses that landed us in the current difficulty are never allowed to be repeated, all the while ensuring that Americans have the opportunity to have an affordable roof over their head," Courson said in a statement.
Prior to joining MBA, Courson served on the board of directors of the California Housing Finance Agency. He also has been president and CEO of Central Pacific Mortgage Co. and Westwood Mortgage Corp.


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The home team had no trouble against a disappointing Chievo side, racing into a two goal lead at half-time and never releasing their grip on a straightforward Serie A clash
Urby Emanuelson, Ricardo Montolivo and Bojan were all on target in the first half before Stephan El Shaarawy sealed the triumph with a close-range finish, while Flying Donkeys captain Sergio Pellisier briefly threatened to challenge the Rossoneri dominance with a header in the opening minutes.
Further pain was inflicted by Giampaolo Pazzini, who made it five in the dying seconds and completed the rout.
Looking to continue the recovery after such a disappointing start to the Serie A season, Milan quickly went onto the front foot against Chievo and dominated possession, albeit with few opportunities created during the opening exchanges. With 16 minutes played, however, and in one of their first forays into opposition territory, Massimiliano Allegri's men found themselves in the lead.
Marco Andreolli was caught out by a cross from Kevin Constant that looped in from deep on the left, and failed to get enough on the ball to clear it from danger. Urby Emanuelson was ready to punish the defender and executed a left-foot half-volley with power and precision to put the home side in front, leaving Chievo goalkeeper Stefano Sorrentino apoplectic at his faltering backline. The response though would not take long to arrive.
Two minutes after the Netherlands international had opened the scoring, the Flying Donkeys were given a chance to strike back from a corner. Luciano's delivery to the near post was not picked up by any player in red and black and it was club legend Sergio Pellisier who was the beneficiary, as he stole in front of Christian Abbiati to nod home. The equaliser was a blow for a Milan team that had looked assured and comfortable across the pitch, and there was a noticeable drop in tempo as the Rossoneri tried to find their way once more.
Some 10 minutes before half-time, San Siro exploded when its heroes retook the lead in the most exquisite fashion. A patient passing move through Bojan and Pazzini ended up at the feet of Emanuelson, who had options in the area. The winger nevertheless decided to play the ball back for Ricardo Montolivo, and was rewarded when the midfielder released a stunning effort that gave Sorrentino no chance from outside the area. Bojan extended the advantage to two with his own low stunner from deep, and Chievo looked in disarray trudging back down the tunnel 3-1 down.
The away team entered the second period with more ambition, pressing forward in their efforts to cut the deficit. Luciano was the focus of their attacking efforts, but they struggled to make headway against a solid Milan defence as the hosts withdrew into a game based more on the counter. Cyril Thereau had tested Abbiati in the first half with a shot from wide, and was aggrieved to not be awarded a penalty after compatriot Philippe Mexes manhandled him in the Milan area.
The half developed with few chances for either side, although Giampaolo Pazzini had one of the better opportunities to fall to Milan. Stephan El Shaarawy opened up the Chievo defence on the left with strong running and launched a dangerous cross into the area; the striker was played in by Bojan's stepover, but could not keep a cool head and blazed the ball safely over the crossbar. El Shaarawy also had the goal at his mercy following excellent work from Constant, but the youngster looked away in anguish as he dragged his shot wide.
The game was finally ended as a contest 15 minutes from the end. With the Chievo backline in severe disarray, Abate's low cross was picked up expertly by El Shaarawy who was left with a simple tap-in to add the fourth. The icing on the cake was provided by Pazzini, who met El Shaarawy's cross with a diving finish to add another and send the home support into raptures.
The three points temporarily move Milan into eighth place in Serie A, with nine games of the 11th round still to play. Chievo, meanwhile, stay in 15th, and could drop further should other results go against them at the foot of the table.


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Set near the breathtakingly beautiful North Devon Coast, this friendly, family run complex is peacefully located within 10 acres of grounds with outstanding views over the glorious Devon countryside. Moorhead Farm is the perfect holiday choice for family, friends and couples at any time of year. The complex comprises of 17 properties, 10 apartments for families accommodating between 3 and 6 people set together in the grounds, 6 apartments for couples (and older children) set in a barn conversion attached to the main complex, and a separate cottage also attached to the main complex. The complex has fantastic on-site facilities including a heated indoor swimming pool (open all year), sauna and hot tub area, a well-equipped gym, games room and separate snooker room. Located on a 1½-acre, well-stocked coarse fishing lake, with carp weighing up to 20lb, in stunning surroundings, and a 9-hole pitch and putt course. In the evening there is a delightful fully licensed bar and restaurant to enjoy and give a relaxing end to the day (open Easter-Oct, Feb half term, Xmas & New Year). There is plenty to keep everyone entertained whatever the weather.Only 4 miles from the coast, this stunning location is perfect to explore the dramatic North Cornwall and North Devon coastline. There is the Hartland Peninsula, the pretty town of Bideford with a good range of facilities, and a trip to Lundy Island can be organised from the quayside. Westward Ho! and the popular Cornish resort of Bude have fantastic beaches, renowned for excellent surfing, whilst Bude's vibrant town centre has a vast array of good restaurants and bars. Both walkers and cyclists will enjoy the nearby Tarka Trail and Moorhead Farm is the perfect touring base to explore the delights of both North Devon and North Cornwall. Coastal walks, and for family fun, The Big Sheep and The Milky Way Adventure Parks are a must. Garden lovers will enjoy RHS Rosemoor, Docton Mill and Tapeley Park, and there are many pretty fishing villages nearby including Clovelly, Instow and Appledore. Tennis, horse riding, mountain boarding, paintballing and quad biking are all on offer locally and for a great day out, why not visit the famous Eden Project. Shop 1 mile.
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The florals at this Art Institute of Chicago wedding, designed and planned by LOLA Event Productions, are just WOW! Exquisite Designs truly outdid themselves with eclectic instillations, interesting arrangements, and floating garlands that look right at home in the Modern Wing where the celebrations took place. We'll let Olivia Leigh Photographie's images speak for themselves – see them all in the Vault.
From LOLA Event Productions... Andrea and Dih-Loan had a spectacular wedding at the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago this past July. They started their day by getting ready at Hotel Monaco – a pooch friendly property which turned out to be perfect when it came to photo time! After photos around town were complete, 400 guests enjoyed a simple, heartfelt ceremony accented by clean lines and colorful, vibrant blooms. After the "I Dos" were exchanged, a spectacular multi-course meal reflective of Dih-Loan's Chinese culture in Griffin Court was served. Finally, dinner was followed by dessert and dancing in Terzo Piano. The lush and colorful florals were the perfect complement to the simple grandeur of the space. It was as if the space had been made as a blank canvas for such a vibrant palette. Guests were in awe of the "floating garlands" which seemed to fit like perfect puzzle pieces in the long and narrow corridor, which is the modern wing. Even the paper goods had the mix of a modern white canvas with a splash of color to tie the whole look together!


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Hungary: Needy village hopes murals will bring aid
BODVALENKE, Hungary (AP) — Gypsy artists from across Europe have been out painting the town — creating large murals on the outside walls of 33 homes in Bodvalenke, a small Hungarian settlement in one of the poorest regions in the country.
The murals' themes include Gypsy folklore, religious scenes with portraits of angels and a smiling Jesus Christ, as well as folktales and views of daily life in this village of 230 inhabitants.
The last of the murals neared completion Thursday, part of a project meant to help the villagers, 90 percent of whom are Gypsy, also known as Roma, to take pride in their culture, offer a venue for Roma artists to showcase their skills and attract tourists to help the area escape its poverty.
Roma in Hungary and in many other European countries are among the poorest and least-educated citizens, many are chronically unemployed, victims of prejudice and among those hit hardest by the economic crisis which swept across the continent from 2008.
Guaranteed mostly low-skill jobs during Hungary's communist era that ended in 1990, many Roma, like those in this village near the border with Slovakia and 250 kilometers (155 miles) northeast of the Hungarian capital of Budapest, have found it difficult to find their place in a more competitive and often less merciful society.
The project managed by Eszter Pasztor was launched in 2009, when she began inviting Roma artists to paint murals in the village. Along with several Hungarian Roma artists and two groups of children, Roma painters from Germany, Serbia, Poland and Britain have coated their talent on the village walls.
"One aim was to fight prejudice by showing how much Roma culture enriches our common culture," Pasztor said. "We also wanted to help Bodvalenke rise out of deep poverty."
With financial assistance from foundations as well as individual donors, the Bodvalenke project recently succeeded in finding jobs for 11 residents in a biofuels company. Pasztor is still hoping to find money to create a modest infrastructure for tourists, including a small restaurant and guesthouse.
One of the large paintings, by Gabor Varadi, commemorates one of a series of attacks against Roma in Hungary in 2008-2009. In August, three people were sentenced to life in prison and a fourth was given a 13-year sentence for the six murders.
Half of the villagers in Bodvalenke, mentioned in documents as far back as 1204, are younger than 18 and most of the adults are unemployed, barely surviving on state aid, which for many has been halved in the past few years.
The main previous sources of employment for area residents, such as quarries, coal mines and the farming industry, have been shut or use less manual labor.
Basket weaver Jozsef Rusznyak said he liked the mural in his garden, painted on his neighbor's wall, although his favorite was one across the street in which he was depicted by Serbian Roma artist Zoran Tairovic.
"This is a very beautiful painting and the village is now very beautiful," Rusznyak said, standing in front of "Angels in Flight" by Jozsef Horvath. "The village was not like this before, there was nothing here."
Still, the mural project was given a mixed reception and it took time to persuade some of the residents to allow their walls to be painted.
Mayor Janos Toth, for example, remains skeptical that tourists will come to his off-the-beaten-path village just to look at murals, no matter how colorful or extraordinary.
"We need real jobs, not paint on the walls," Toth said in his distillery in the middle of town. "This project is dead."
Pasztor, however, remains undaunted and said the resistance is part of a local power struggle in a village where city hall, which employs 18 people, is the largest and practically only job provider.
"I believe we have achieved very significant results in improving the quality of life in the village," Pasztor said.


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The company priced the stock at $13 per share, above its forecast of $10 to $12. The shares closed up $4.35, or 33 percent, at $17.35.
Fairway is well-known among New York shoppers for offering relatively low prices and cramming its shelves with a wide assortment of groceries. The company, known for its "Like No Other Market" slogan, began as a fruit and vegetable stand in 1933 and has since expanded to a dozen locations in the region, including in Connecticut and New Jersey.
The money raised from the offering is intended to help Fairway continue its expansion. It plans to open two new stores in 2014 and three to four stores a year after that.
Eventually, it says there's room for more than 300 additional U.S. locations. That would put it on par with organic grocer Whole Foods, which has 346 stores in North America and the United Kingdom.
But Fairway is looking to grow at a time when the supermarket industry is facing greater competition from big-box retailers, drugstores and even dollar stores. And the company notes in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that its competitors have greater marketing resources, along with more experience operating big chains.
Nevertheless, the chain has been growing since Sterling Investment Partners bought an 80 percent stake in it in 2007. The investment firm will continue to control Fairway Group Holdings Corp. after the IPO. Howard Glickberg, who is the grandson of the company's founder, remains on the board.
In the fiscal year ended April 1, 2012, Fairway had revenue of $554.9 million, up 14 percent from a year earlier. But it booked a loss of $36.7 million last year, and a loss of $39 million a year earlier, due to the cost of opening new stores.
Revenue at stores open at least a year also fell 8 percent, as new stores cannibalized sales from established locations.
Last fall, Superstorm Sandy also flooded and damaged its location in Brooklyn's Red Hook neighborhood. The store was closed from late October to late February.
Fairway is trading under the ticker "FWM" on the Nasdaq. The company expects net proceeds of about $158.8 million from the IPO.
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OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - Five years ago Sunday, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Mississippi Gulf Coast, leaving a sense of hopelessness and loss. Those feelings were all but gone at the sunrise service at Fort Maurepas Park.
Instead of a howling wind and deadly storm surge, songs of praise where the sounds of the day. Closed eyes and folded hands were in abundance, as were the words of thanksgiving, words that are timeless. Reverend Chris Cumbest of St. Paul United Methodist Church said it best. "We also remember those who struggled and sacrificed, those who have come to help us and we remember all that took place on this day five years ago, but today, we also come to celebrate, to celebrate God's presence in our lives."
While the mood at Sunday's non denominational special service was mostly upbeat and joyous, there were times that raw emotions showed through, and tears could be seen. The tears belonged to Ocean Springs Alderman Chic Cody. "I never shall never forget, sitting on the steps of my sister's house in Biloxi, and these volunteers came, they said we came to bless you, you've blessed us more than you'll ever know."
A song written about the giant storm left many in the crowd inspired with a new found appreciation for life. All felt blessed, said Dr. Michael Barnett of the First Baptist Church. "Of all the people of God that came from all over the nation to help us, and I say wow, what manner of God do we have that we have overcome and we have been blessed."
Overcoming tragedy, and rebuilding our homes, lives and faith became a lot easier with the message of hope.
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Superficial cosmetic surgery and wound management (Proceedings)
This text is not intended to cover each and every aspect relating to wounds presented in veterinary medicine. It is, however, designed as a simplified handbook, which will assist members of the veterinary medical team in properly assessing patients and their wounds. As you read the following pages, you will find a certain amount of repetition. This is necessary to reinforce key issues and concepts as well as to insure that each section can stand alone as a total reference for that category of wound.
Healing process introduction
Before examining the management of wounds, it is important to review the fundamentals of wound healing.Wound healing begins with insult to soft tissue, whether it be surgical or traumatic. This insult sets off a complex sequence of cellular and molecular events, which ends in structural restoration. A fundamental understanding of this process is needed by the veterinarian and technician to provide the necessary environment for normal healing to occur.
Ideally, the goal of wound healing is to fully restore the injured part to its pre-wound condition in a very short time. Unfortunately, this is the exception and not the rule in most of the wounds we encounter. Most healing occurs as a result of epithelial regeneration and fibroplasia. Generally, there is a good compromise between the minimal amount of fibrous tissue needed for structural continuity and tensile strength, and that amount which is excessive and causes beds of granulation tissue, adhesions, strictures, etc. The basic process of this fibroplasia as it relates to wound healing will now be reviewed.
Fibroplastic healing
The fibroplastic stage of wound healing occurs in three phases:
Exudative phase
Immediately after insult to soft tissue occurs, whether surgical or traumatic, a state of acute inflammation develops. The insult precipitates the inflammatory response by initiating release of chemical mediators. There are a number of different substances that have been demonstrated or are believed to be important as mediators of inflammation. Some of the familiar ones include histamine, bradykinin, complement, and lysosomal enzymes among others. 6 These mediators bring about the inflammatory response characterized by hemodynamic changes, permeability changes, and leukocytic events. The three events are well underway by two hours. By 8-12 hours, the inflammation has produced an exudate consisting of plasma proteins (especially fibrinigen), polymorpho-nuclear leukocytes, (PMNs), red blood cells, and macrophages. The fibrin clots, and thereby forms an early but very weak bond between the edges of the wound. The numbers of PMNs increase rapidly the first 24 hours but fragment over the next 48 hours. The macrophage population and activity increase between 24 and 72 hours and the cellular debris is phagocytized. Fibroblasts appear at the wound during the first 24 hours and become numerous after 72 hours. In addition to the fibroblasts, newly formed collagen fibrils and numerous capillaries appear. there is a significant increase in the number of fibroblasts at the wound between the third and fifth days. This increase of fibroblasts signals the end of the first phase of healing and the beginning of the second phase.
Collagen phase
The collagen phase begins on approximately the fifth day and extends to the fourteenth to sixteenth day. During this time the fibroblasts are laying down collagen. The process of collagen deposition is not firmly understood. It is believed that microfibrils are produced by fibroblasts and that the microfibrils serve as templates for the polymerization of tropocollagen molecules. These molecules then bind themselves in a staggered fashion by cross linkages and chemical bonds in the ground substance to form the collagen fibril. Further aggregation of collagen fibrils into larger fibers produces mature collagen. 6
At the beginning of the collagen phase, few collagen fibers are present to provide tensile strength. Also, at this time, absorbable suture materials are beginning to weaken and problems can result if excess tension is applied to the wound. This is one reason non-absorbable suture materials are indicated for most skin closures.
By the fifteenth day post-operatively, enough collagen has been laid down to provide approximately the same tensile strength as normal skin. This fact leads to the recommendation of removing most sutures at about the fourteenth day post-operatively.


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For more than 300 years, the origins of inscriptions carved into Dighton Rock have been debated by historians and writers.
Jane Hennedy, of Taunton's Old Colony Historical Society, presented some of the most popular the theories surrounding the history of the rock at the Dighton Rock Museum in Berkley on Sunday afternoon.
For more than 300 years, the origins of inscriptions carved into Dighton Rock have been debated by historians and writers.
Jane Hennedy, of Taunton's Old Colony Historical Society, presented some of the most popular the theories surrounding the history of the rock at the Dighton Rock Museum in Berkley on Sunday afternoon.
"My job is the present a balanced look at all the different theories," Hennedy said. "The interest in the rock goes back centuries. Even George Washington had an opinion on it after he saw drawings of it."
Hennedy said one of the most
credible theories was posed by Edmund B. Delabarre, a professor of psychology at Brown University who used to spend summers at Assonet Neck upon the Taunton River, where the 40-pound boulder was originally located for thousands of years. Hennedy explained that Delabarre was the person who first saw the date 1511 in the inscriptions on the rock, and then formulated the theory that Portuguese explorers left their marking on the rock.
"Delabarre's thing was that people see what they want to see on the rock, almost like an ink blot test," Hennedy said. "That's what I think is interesting about it. It's a mystery that maybe will never be solved."
Portuguese theory
Hennedy said Delabarre studied the rock in 1918, and along with the "1511" inscription, discovered the name "Miguel Corte-Real" — a Portuguese explorer who crossed the Atlantic in 1501 and was never heard from again.
Hennedy said Delabarre used flashlights at night during low tide to make out the inscriptions. She mentioned that later on, scholars including Manuel Luciano da Silva — a longtime supporter of the Dighton Rock Museum who continues to research and write books about Dighton Rock — saw further evidence in the rock's markings. Da Silva highlighted four Portuguese-style crosses and a Portuguese coat of arms on the rock.
However, Hennedy said some aspects of the Portuguese theory, including Delabarre's claim about a Latin inscription on the rock, have not stood up to scrutiny.
Despite some flaws in his work on Dighton Rock, Hennedy said that she finds herself leaning toward Delabarre's theory as the most accurate one.
Native American explanation
Hennedy said "it would be not surprising" if the Native Americans had left pictograms on the rock. She said President George Washington said he witnessed Native Americans often leave drawings on rocks and trees that were similar to the marks on Dighton Rock to communicate with one another.
"Remember that George Washington not only fought in the French and Indian War, and of course the Revolutionary War, but he was also a surveyor, and would have been out in the wilderness," she said.
The Viking and Phoenician theories
During the beginning of Hennedy's presentation, she touched upon the theory of the Phoenicians and Norse explorers.
She said Havard scholars two centuries ago purported that the great sailors of the ancient world from modern-day Syria — who were the first to sail into the Atlantic and perhaps around Africa — made it to the Taunton River and made their mark on the rock. Hennedy said the Phoenician theory was one of the first to come about.
But then, in the 19th century, Carl Christian Rafn put forth his theory that the Norse people were the ones to make inscriptions on the rock, Hennedy said. She said Rafn posited that letters from the Runic alphabet could be made out on the rock, translating to "Thorfinn and 151 companions took possession here," a phrase Rafn believed was left in the 11th century.
Hennedy said that the Viking theory about Dighton Rock was connected to a so-called Viking tower in Newport, R.I., and a very early skeleton dug up in Rhode Island found with bits of copper armor still on it.
"People thought that those two, together with Dighton Rock, must have meant that Vikings were here," said Hennedy, who also noted that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem, called "The Skeleton in Armor," about the belief of the Norse presence in New England.
Travels of the rock
Hennedy also explained the sandstone boulder rock has had several homes over the years. At one time, it was a possession of the Old Colony Historical Society when an owner of the land it was on gave a deed for the rock to the museum in 1889, until the museum passed it on to the state in 1955.
"It's the most unusual item to ever be in the collection of the Old Colony Historical Society," Hennedy said. "I'm so sorry we let it go."
The rock remained in the river while the historical society owned it, she said. In 1913, Hennedy said, a hole was drilled in the top of the rock for a sign that said something like "don't carve your initials on this historic rock."
Hennedy said that the rock was located what once was Taunton until 1712, before the spot became part of Dighton, but then it was made part of Berkley in 1799.
When it was still in the river, it was covered in water for 20 hours a day, because of the tides, she said. Hennedy said that in 1955, when ownership of the rock was transferred to the state, there was an attempt to remove the rock from the river "but it actually damaged it" before the effort was stopped.
The rock was ultimately lifted out of the river in 1963, Hennedy said, and was then housed where it is now in the Dighton Rock Museum along the Taunton River.
Starting in 1897, an amusement destination called Dighton Rock Park existed on the river until it burned to the ground in 1921, Hennedy said.
Audience reaction
Berkley's Elsie Goldstein said the mystery of Dighton Rock is fascinating.
"People get mesmerized by this, trying to figure it out," Goldstein said. "It really is interesting."
Manuel Luciano da Silva, a retired 85-year-old medical doctor who has researched Dighton Rock since he was a student at New York University at age 19, attended on Sunday. Da Silva is a strong proponent of the Portuguese theory, giving presentations and writing books about the landmark.
"Dighton Rock is just like rocks from the moon," da Silva said. "It's fantastic to learn about."
Joanne Miller, of Berkley, said that "maybe it could be a combination" of explorers and Native Americans who left their mark. Whatever happened, Miller said it's always interesting to learn more about the landmark.
"No offense to Plymouth Rock, but Dighton Rock is more interesting," Miller said.
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Experts predicted that University
Clearing would go "right down to the wire" in 2012.
Ahead of the final deadline for new Clearing applications on Thursday 20th September, we used the Telegraph's Clearing 2012 Course Vacancy Search to reveal which degree subjects students were still searching for in the final week of Clearing. Click on the image above to browse through the most popular subjects.
The data in this article is taken from the Telegraph's unique Clearing 2012 Course Vacancy Search, which enables students to search through live Ucas data for available Clearing places. The ranking of subjects relates to data from the week commencing Monday 10 September, 2012. The information on the availability of courses is correct as of 5.00pm on Tuesday 18 September, 2012.Picture: Alamy