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With one week to spare, I got a last minute phone call from my good friend Sergio over at Troy Lee Designs. He told me about this opportunity to do a urban DH race in Colombia. I was hyped and immediately started packing my stuff, I was off to Colombia!
I was greeted by Cycle Planet's Daniel Arredondo and his Girlfriend Susy Calle at Colombia's Medellin Jose Marie Cordova airport. Daniel's Parents were generous enough to give me a room for the entirety of the visit. We hung out at the airport waiting to pick up Ecuador's Mario Jarrin, who arrived shortly after me. Then we headed into Medellin for the night.
The City of Medellin is a prime example of the beauty and rich culture that Colombia has. In the mid 1980's at the peak of his power infamous gangster, Pablo Escobar, and his cartel ran the streets of Medellin. Once a place of hostility and violence, I saw Medellin now as a place full of character, beauty, and peace.
Daniel, Susy, Mario and I made the 3 hour drive to Manizales, home of Chiguiro Extreme Urbana Manizales 2011 the next day. The drive took almost double the expected time due to massive land slides and road construction. It gave me more time to enjoy the sights of the Colombian countryside. I have seen wild driving at home in California, but WOW the Colombians are ALL crazy drivers! Daniel was pinned every opportunity he got, tires squealing, passing no matter what the paint on the road or the signs on the side said. It was an extremely exciting drive to say the least.
Once in Manizales, we met up with some of Daniel's friends, Pokee and Garro. Who werehanging out at the local bike shop with a huge group of local riders tuning their bikes in for race. Afer the meet and greet, we headed up the gondola to walk what was to be the track the following day. The brothers were more than generous in offering a place for us to stay for free. Thanks guys for the Generosity.
My 2nd day in Colombia was race day. Practice started at 8am and went for only 1.5 hours. Manizales has a chair lift in the middle of the city, making the race even more amazing. The Track was super fun, technical, and lined with layers of local Colombians. We took a qualifying run to eliminate to 30. I took a nice smooth run with a couple toboggans and whips over the jumps on my way down. I happily sat 6th after the qualifier.
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I had all my focus on the finals. Got in the gate, waiting my 60 seconds to start my attack on the streets of Manizales….. I rode aggressively right off the start with the win in my sights. I made the second turn, hopped the curb into the longest stair set on track, and started pedaling as hard as i could. I exited the stairs with far too much speed to make the next corner, went off track and straight into a couple of young female spectators. "I sent one flying". Needless to say I knew my race was thrown at that point, but I got right back on the gas and pushed hard to the finish. I unfortunately ended up with the same 6th place as quali's. Colombian pinner and Manizales local Marcelo Gutierrez took the win over last year's winner Filip Polc. All-in-all the race was a complete success, my Intense SS2 equipped with the latest X-Fusion suspension pieces was for sure the right tool for the job, and my run was excitingly fun! GREAT SUCCESS!!!
After the race, all the usual downhiller party antics were in full effect. The group went out on the town in full-force, taking over local bars, strip clubs, and even a city bus! The night went without a hitch, and I was left laughing with all my entertaining new Colombian friends as the night got rowdier.
The next morning I woke up to realize I had no voice leftover from the partying and for the rest of the trip I would struggle to not crackle, sounding like I was hitting puberty all over again. Ride hard, party hard, right? Daniel, Susy, Garro, Poque, and I had a nice chill morning with a homemade Colombian breakfast while we watched the TV coverage of the previous day's DH race. It was nice to see our sport captured and showcased so well on TV.
After our chill morning, we packed up the bikes and headed out to Garro and Poque's personal training track. Colombian DHer's face the same property rights issues that I face in the US, but the brothers had found a nice solution to the problem. They had befriended a local farmer who owned this awesome jungle hillside and was willing to let them shuttle and build their DH trails. I felt the track they had laid out was top notch and I was so hyped to ride a wet, rooty, dark-dirt, middle of the Colombian forrest DH trail. Great job on the hard work and thanks for taking me out there.
After an epic first run down, just checking out the techie sections and going for a cruiser we met up with the trucks at the bottom. To my surprise, there were two more trucks sitting there packed full of DHer's. Lead car driven by Marcello Gutierrez(the winner of the urban DH) wanted the group to come with them on this "epic hour long DH!" The idea sounded good to the group and so we decided to follow.
Come to find out, this "epic" trail had been beaten up by the weather and was in poor condition. We took off in a big group, criss-crossing paths, I became the trails first victim of the day. The group was about 12-15 people as we mobbed down technical, high-speed fire roads to get to the single track deep in the Colombian jungle. My rear wheel got pitched out to my side by a big rock, going 30-35mph, and I instantly knew there was no saving this one. After rag-dolling across the coarse hill-side and coming to rest in a pile of bushes. I laid there motionless and did a self-check for injuries while still. Miraculously everything was all good, besides ruining a brand new TLD D3 that was two days old! Thanks Troy for making the best protection ever. Because of the poor condition of the trail and the creeping full-body soreness, my ride turned into more of an "American tourist" sightseeing trail walk. The trail was decent and I regret leaving the trail we rode in the morning, but the experience was something you do not get every day and for that, Thanks Marcelo.
The morning following, everyone agreed that a day off was in order except for Garro who was ready to compete in the BMX race that day. We drove over to the park where the BMX track was, and to my disbelief was a full-scale moto track, bmx track, along with other sporting facilities such as soccer fields, etc. As the sky dribbled some light rain on us, we sat front row on the sidelines of the track to watch the racing kickoff. When the races finished and we were done getting rained on we checked out the indoor mall in town. The mall was similar to our typical malls except it was like 10 stories tall. Pretty cool scene. Later we enjoyed dinner with a good crowd of mountain bikers and Chiguiro(the promoter of the event). Mmmm colombian food is delicious!
We started the 5th day off with a lovely drive back to Medellin. As I said goodbye to Manizales, I looked back on all the good times I had in the past two days and looked forward to making the return trip next year. The drive back was just as memorable as the drive there, filled with roadside sellers, amazing country, friendly people, and more great weather. Upon arrival in Medellin, Daniel's mother had prepared us lunch, a full coarse meal topped off with an amazing cup of coffee! The coffee was just what I needed to get going for the later half of the day.
Once our stomachs were filled we headed over to Daniel's shop to pack up Mario's bike for his upcoming flight home to Ecuador. With Mario all packed up, we made the twenty minute drive to the airport for his departure. I really enjoyed Mario's company the whole trip and feel we made a life-long friendship. Happy trails Mario, until next time.
After the airport, we went first off to the grave of the infamous Pablo Escobar to have a look, take a few photos, and ponder off on what things would be like if he were still around. After paying our visit to Pablo, we checked out some local dirt jumps and pump track. The spot was run-down because of issues with the land owner, but it was still fun to play on a little set of weed overgrown jumps. When the bugs came out and the sun was setting I had to stop myself from riding before it got dangerously dark. On the way back to Daniel's house he took me by this bowl in the middle of the city where all the good skaters hang out and do their thing. The bowl was a really cool kidney, packed with skaters and spectators, covered in graffiti and lit up all night. I watched for about an hour and then Dani and I retreated to home base for some much needed dinner.
After dinner, Dani, Susy, and I met up with "Alvarez" and his girl Marcela for a night on the town. Colombians celebrate their holidays bigger then we do for sure! The whole city had intricate lights strayed up and down, hanging over all the main streets. It was an amazing sight to see, and I made sure they took me to all the "must see's" on this night, my last night! We parked for a little and walked this light strewed festival for a couple miles. The festival only allowed the lower class citizens to sell and make money, which I thought was a brilliant concept. After the walk, I finally got my Five-Ten shoes off when we paid a visit to Marcela's home, high-up in one of the city's tallest housing complexes. The view from her balcony was spectacular, the streets all lit up and buzzing with energy.
My final day in Colombia was a mad dash to get as much in as possible. After another morning being greeted at my door by Daniel's mother with a glass of fresh orange juice and another delicious breakfast. I started packing for my trip home. Once packed, we scrambled out of the house to get some gifts for me to bring home for my mom and dad. Shopping finished, off to the next destination, a bike park in town. Not more than a ten minute drive from Daniel's house was this amazing MTB spot. The park had DH trails, dirt jumps, a cement mini ramp, restaurant, and bike shop all in one little facility. I only had time to shred the mini for a few and then we had to hit it.
The time had come, Daniel and Susy dropped me off at the airport. After an unforgettable week filled with good times and new friends, I was saying goodbye. Colombia gave me a whole new perspective, on home, friends, and life. I want to thank first Sergio Ponce De Leon of California Extreme/TLD, Daniel Arredondo of Cycle Planet, and the whole Arredondo family for making this trip happen for me. Also have to say thanks to all my sponsors for always supporting me, and most of all, the Colombians that opened there hearts and home to me. Thanks and happy trails
– J.D. Swanguen


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In review: the great work ends in 2003
At the end of the first part of Angels in America, which would be high on the list of the year's best films if it had had a qualifying theatrical run, the Angel says, "The great work begins."
The big news in 2003 was that great– and not-so-great– work ended, with several trilogies soaring or limping to their conclusions.
There were a lot of twos and threes in two-oh-oh-three, with the usual abundance of sequels, plus at least half a dozen trilogies being completed (although some will go on to Part 4) seven, if you count the mockumentaries Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show, and A Mighty Wind as a trilogy.
It was a big year for little people as Peter Dinklage got the role of a lifetime in The Station Agent and avoided being an elf in Elf, while Tony Cox was the perfect foil for Billy Bob Thornton's Bad Santa, and Deep Roy showed up in Big Fish to make Danny DeVito look tall.
Conjoined twins appeared to become trendy at year's end as Stuck on You and Big Fish opened close together with one pair in each.
The Indian trend that Monsoon Wedding was supposed to start didn't get very far. Bend It Like Beckham was a sleeper hit, but The Guru, Bollywood/Hollywood, and Where's the Party Yaar? crashed and burned.
What follows are my lists and observations. If you disagree with some of them, well, that's what you're supposed to do. Pick up The Hook, shake it, and yell at it (preferably not in a public place) if it makes you feel better; or if you're reading this online, holler at your computer screen.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to see Monster before my deadline. It sounds the most promising of the few titles I missed during the year or which screened too late to be considered.
Top Ten:
1. American Splendor - A new approach to biography, as befits American original Harvey Pekar
2. The Station Agent - A sweet, simple story of three lonely people bonding, again with great originality
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - The trilogy ends on a high note.
4. Seabiscuit - The four-legged hero of the Great Depression galloped across the finish line on a wave of nostalgia, if I may mix my metaphors.
5. The Last Samurai - When a movie gets me rooting for a bunch of guys who live to kill everybody, including themselves, it must be doing something right.
6. Pieces of April - A charming, low-budget indie about a dysfunctional family getting together for Thanksgiving
7. Thirteen - The movie 12-year-olds don't want their parents to see is, for parents of adolescents, the year's best horror flick.
8. Bad Santa - Billy Bob Thornton is perfect as a foul-mouthed sleaze in a Santa suit in the antidote to all the other Christmas movies (but not for kids).
9. City of God - As Pixote once showed, no city's slums can inspire filmmakers like Rio's.
10. Love Actually - A commercially calculated romantic comedy that really works, thanks to a witty script and an all-star (or should-be star) cast
Honorable Mention (listed alphabetically):
L'Auberge Espagnole
Better Luck Tomorrow
Bubba Ho-tep
Cabin Fever
Down with Love
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
28 Days Later
Winged Migration
Best Foreign-Language Film: City of God
Runners-up: L'Auberge Espagnole; Lilya 4-ever
Best Documentary: Winged Migration
Runners-up: Capturing the Friedmans; Spellbound
Best Cult Film: Bubba Ho-tep
Runners-up: Cabin Fever, May
Best Conclusion to a Trilogy: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Runners-up: Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, American Wedding
Worst Conclusion to a Trilogy: Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
Runners-up: Scary Movie 3, The Matrix Revolutions
Sequel that Most Improved on the Original: X2
Runners-up: Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Bad Boys II
Suckiest Sequel to a Really Good Original: Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Sequel that Best Maintained the Level of the Original (for better or worse): The Barbarian Invasions
Runners-up: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Final Destination 2
Best Remake: The Good Thief
Runners-up: Cheaper by the Dozen, The In-Laws
Worst Remake: Willard
Runners-up: Party Monster, Love Don't Mean a Thing
Best Comedy Concert: Blue Collar Comedy Tour - The Movie
Worst Comedy Concert: DysFunKtional Family
Best Director: Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Runners-up: Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini, American Splendor; Edward Zwick, The Last Samurai
I Used to Be a Director Award: Richard Donner, Timeline
Runner-Up: Rob Reiner, Alex & Emma
Best Actress: Diane Lane, Under the Tuscan Sun
Runners-up: Cate Blanchett, The Missing; Evan Rachel Wood, Thirteen
Best Actor: Paul Giamatti, American Splendor
Runners-up: Sean Penn, 21 Grams; Ben Kingsley, House of Sand and Fog
Enjoying Himself Too Much to Get an Award for It: Jack Nicholson, Something's Gotta Give
We've Seen It, Thank You, Now Put It Away: Jack Nicholson's butt, Something's Gotta Give
It's Not Weird Enough, Call Johnny Depp: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Best Supporting Actress: Patricia Clarkson, Pieces of April & The Station Agent
Runners-up: Holly Hunter, Thirteen; Reneé Zellweger, Cold Mountain
Best Supporting Actor: Tim Robbins, Mystic River
Runners-up: Peter Sarsgaard, Shattered Glass; Alec Baldwin, The Cooler
Best Performance in a Bad Movie: Olympia Dukakis, The Event
Worst Performance in a Good Movie: Sean Penn, Mystic River
Best Proof of Reincarnation: Timothy Spall channeling Robert Morley in The Last Samurai
Runner-up: Nicole Kidman doing her (Princess) Grace Kelly thing again in Cold Mountain
Best Original Screenplay: Tom McCarthy, The Station Agent
Runners-up: Glenn Ficarra & John Requa, Bad Santa; Richard Curtis, Love Actually
Best Adapted Screenplay: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens & Peter Jackson, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Runners-up: Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini, American Splendor; Gary Ross, Seabiscuit
Surprise...Not! of the Year: The Liza Minnelli/David Gest breakup
Runner-up: The use of camouflage in the climactic battle of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World after our noses had been rubbed in an entomology textbook to show how insects use it
Where Have We Heard that Story Before? Oh, Right, We Told It: Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato, Party Monster
Best Gimmick: Russian Ark, impossibly shot in a single take
Sleaziest Gimmick: 28 Days Later, adding an extra ending well into the run
Misnomer of the Year: Piglet's Big Movie
Why We Won't See a Wave of Reality Movies: The Real Cancun
Weapon of the Year: The Sword (The Last Samurai, Peter Pan, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Kill Bill, Vol. 1) Not since the '50s has firepower been so secondary.
Best News for Film Critics Who Get Paid by the Word: As marquees get smaller, movie titles get longer. I'm not paid by the word, so I'm not typing the full names of LOTR, M&C and Pirates again, but you know what I mean.
Chicken v. Egg Question: Were Ben and Jen more annoying off screen or on?
You're Not Beautiful Enough to Be a Maid: Nicole Kidman as a janitor in The Human Stain, Jennifer Connelly as a housecleaner in House of Sand and Fog
Disturbing Trend (or at least Worrisome Thought): Theatrical releases have become trailers for the forthcoming DVDs. For instance, that's where we'll see the outtakes that should be at the end of Stuck on You and Christopher Lee as Saruman in LOTR: The Return of the King.
Worst Movie of the Year was an easy choice. While the Bottom Ten were all painful to sit through, only Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over left everyone who saw it with headaches and/or eyestrain.
Bottom Ten:
1. Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over
2. View from the Top
3. Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
4. The Order
5. The Life of David Gale
6. Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
7. Gods and Generals
8. Alex & Emma
9. Gigli
10. Chasing Papi
Dishonorable Mention (listed alphabetically):
The Event
From Justin to Kelly
Good Boy!
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
The Hunted
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde
Poolhall Junkies
The Young Unknowns

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Are Your Eyes Playing Tricks on You? Discover the Science Behind Afterimages!
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AbstractYogi Berra said "You can observe a lot by just watching." In this human biology science fair project, you will observe how your eyes perceive color by watching afterimages. Afterimages are the images you see after staring at an object for several seconds and then looking away. You will also learn how different cone cells in your retina respond to different colors.
Investigate color perception by observing afterimages, which are the images left on your retina after you stare at an object and then look away.
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We perceive color in the world around us with special sensory cells, called cone cells. Cone cells function in bright light and are responsible for color vision and high-acuity vision, which allows you to see fine details. Cone cells reside in the region at the back of the eye called the fovea. The fovea is quite small, about 1 square millimeter (mm). It is amazing to think that color and detail we see depends on such a small bit of tissue!
There are three types of cone cells, loosely called blue, green, and red, depending on which type of light they respond to best. When you look at a red object, for example, the red cone cells are stimulated. The stimulation of the red cone cells causes them to send a message to the brain, basically saying, "the color of the object is red."
When blue light and red light are added, it creates the color purple. So when you see the color purple, your blue and your red cone cells are both stimulated.
What about white? If you have seen a rainbow, or the colors produced when sunlight passes through a prism, you have seen for yourself that white light can be separated into different colors. Adding blue, green, and red light together produces white light. If you take three flashlights and put red, blue, and green filters on them, and shine them all on the same spot, the combined colors produce white light. Any two colors whose light together produces white are called complementary colors. Examples are red and cyan, green and magenta, blue and yellow. Note that one color in the combination is a primary color, while the other is a mix of the other two primary colors. When you look at a white image, all three types of cones are stimulated. In other words, the brain interprets the combined input from all three types of cones and tells you that "the color is white." Note that the way colors of light combine is called additive color mixing, where the three primary colors combine to make white. This is different from the subtractive color mixing you may have learned about when mixing paints together in art class, where if you mix the primary colors together, you will get black.
Looking at a particular color for very long can cause cone cell fatigue—the cone cells get tired. For example, if you stare at a red object, the red cone cells become fatigued and are temporarily unable to respond. If you look at a white area after staring at a red image, you will see an image that is the same size and shape as the original image, but a different color. The image you see on the white surface is called an afterimage. You can see an afterimage by looking at the red circle in Figure 1, in the Experimental Procedure, for 30 seconds, then looking at the white region in the square to the right. Can you see the blue-green afterimage?
Why is the afterimage blue-green? When you look at the white surface after staring at the red-colored object, your eyes will essentially receive equal doses of red, green, and blue light coming into your eyes, but only the blue and the green cones are able to respond and tell your brain what you are seeing. Because of cone cell fatigue, the input from the red cones is missing from the region of the afterimage. So you see the afterimage as blue-green. (Here is a gross fact! Surgeons wear blue-green scrubs to minimize the afterimage of blood!)
The afterimage disappears after several seconds because the red cone cells recover from their fatigue and become active again. When the red cone cells are active again, all three types of cone cells respond to the white surface, and you see the white region normally. You can even predict the color of the afterimage for most colors—it is the complementary color to the color of the object.
In this human biology science fair project, you will investigate how your cone cells respond to various colors by observing afterimages.
Terms and Concepts
- Cone cell
- High-acuity vision
- Fovea
- Stimulation
- Complementary colors
- Primary colors
- Additive color mixing
- Subtractive color mixing
- Cone cell fatigue
- Afterimage
- Retina
- How many cone cells are there in 1 square mm in the fovea? How many cone cells are in 1 square mm at the edges of the retina?
- How are cone cells spread over the retina?
- Cone cells are sometimes described as being sensitive to short-, medium-, or long-wavelength light. Which wavelengths correspond to red, green, and blue light?
- What causes color blindness?
- What parts of the brain receive signals from the cone cells?
The University of Sussex has a website packed with information about the eye:
- Mather, G. (2008). The Eye. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
This website, sponsored by the Shimojo Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, has some nice afterimage information:
- Ausbourn, B. (1997). Afterimage. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
This site, from the University of Washington, has a wealth of information about neuroscience, the eye, and afterimages:
- Chudler, E. (2008). Afterimages. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
The Exploratorium has a page with more project ideas about afterimages:
- Exploratorium Museum. (2008). Afterimage. Retrieved July 21, 2008.
A visual illusion based on cone cell fatigue won a contest by the Neural Correlate Society for "The Best Visual Illusion of 2008." You can see the illusion here:
- Otero-Millan, J. (2008). Filling in the Afterimage after the Image. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
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Materials and Equipment
- Computer with a color monitor, or you can print the figures out on a color printer
- Stopwatch or a clock or watch with a second hand
- Helper
- Lab notebook
- Colored pencils or a basic computer graphics program
Experimental Procedure
There are three parts. Each part should take less than 1 hour.
In Part 1, you will stare at a colored object for various amounts of time, then measure how long it takes for the afterimage to disappear each time. You will then graph the data as Cone stimulation (how long you stared at the colored object) vs. Afterimage persistence (how long before the afterimage disappears). Things to think about: Is there a minimum cone-stimulation time required to produce an afterimage? Do longer cone-stimulation times always cause longer afterimage times, or does the effect level out past a certain time?
In Part 2, you will test whether or not afterimages made by three different colors disappear at the same rate (this measures cone cell recovery).
In Part 3, you will test which color produces an afterimage in the least amount of time (this measures the rate of cone cell fatigue).
Part 1: Duration, Shape, and Color of an Afterimage
- Look at Figure 1, below. Have your helper get ready to time you for exactly 30 seconds. You should say "start" when you begin looking at the object, and the helper can say "stop" when 30 seconds have elapsed.
- Stare at the red circle for 30 seconds. Try not to blink. When 30 seconds are up, look at the white space in the square to the right. Describe the size, shape, and color of the afterimage in your lab notebook. Note: It is important to view this on a bright monitor with clear colors, or if you printed it out, that the color is vivid.
- Turn off any lights near your computer or the printed-out image. Stare at the red circle for 30 seconds again, but this time, record how long the afterimage is visible in your lab notebook. Have your helper use the stopwatch to keep track of how long you are able to see the afterimage. You might want to say "start" as soon as you begin looking at the white space and keep saying "I still see it" repeatedly until it disappears, then say "it's gone" so your helper can stop the stopwatch and you can note the time. Why does the afterimage disappear?
Repeat step 3 two more times, for a total of three trials, and record all data in a data table in your lab notebook, like Table 1, below. Note: Give your eyes a minute or so to rest between every trial.
Figure 1. This is the first afterimage test for this science fair project. View the red circle on the left for 30 seconds, and then note the afterimage when you look in the white space to the right.
- Repeat steps 3-4 four more times, changing the amount of time you look at the red circle each time. Look at the red circle for 5, 10, 20, and then 60 seconds before you look at the white area (you already completed the 30-second trial in steps 3-4).
Record how long the afterimage persists after each time in your data table.
Afterimage Persistence (seconds) Cone Stimulation
Red Circle
Trial 1
Red Circle
Trial 2
Red Circle
Trial 3
Red Circle
5 10 20 30 60
- Calculate the averages and insert that data in the last column.
- Graph the data. Put the number of seconds you looked at the object on the x-axis and the average time the afterimage persisted on the y-axis. Call the x-axis Cone Stimulation and the y-axis Afterimage Persistence, or choose your own axis names. Include the units (seconds) on the graph.
- What was the maximum amount of time that the afterimage persisted?
- If you stare at the object for longer periods of time, beyond 30 seconds (say 60, 90, and 120 seconds) does the persistence time of the afterimage also keep increasing? Explain your results in terms of the level of fatigue of the cone cells.
Part 2: Determining Cone Cell Recovery Rates
Figure 2. Use this three-colored circle to compare cone cell fatigue and recovery times.
- Turn off any lights near your computer or printed-out image. Stare at the three-colored circle in Figure 2 for 30 seconds and then look at the white space to the right. Using the same method as in Part 1, have your helper time how long you see the afterimage and record the data in your lab notebook.
- Also describe the colors of the afterimage in your lab notebook. In your descriptions, call the three sectors Left, Right, and Bottom. This avoids confusion about the colors.
- Use colored pencils or a computer graphics program to draw the afterimage.
- Repeat Part 2 steps 1-3 two more times, for a total of three trials, recording your data each time. And don't forget to give your eyes a break between each trial.
- How do afterimage persistence times compare for the blue, red, and green regions? Do the three sectors disappear at the same rate, or at different rates?
Part 3: Determining Cone Cell Fatigue Rate
- Look at the three-colored circle in Figure 2 very briefly, for 2 or 3 seconds, then look at the white space. Record what you see or don't see in your lab notebook.
- Repeat Part 3 step 1 with different times (1, 2, 3, 4 seconds) to determine the minimum time you need to form an afterimage.
- Did the afterimage include all three segments? Or did only one of the colors make an afterimage? If so, how would you interpret this in terms of which cone cell fatigued the fastest?
- Record your observations in your lab notebook.
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- What happens if you keep one eye closed? For example, look at the red circle in Figure 1 with just your left eye. Then look at the white region with either your left eye or your right eye. What do you predict will happen?
- Do different people have the same afterimage results? Repeat the afterimage experiments with several (at least three) friends and relatives.
- Make colored objects of your own, and predict what the color of the afterimage will be. Make a table with the color of the object and the predicted color of the afterimage (remember that the color of the afterimage will be complementary to the color of the object).
- You can add some "wildlife" to this project by designing animal shapes as your colored objects, and cages or aquariums in the area of the afterimage. Visit the Exploratorium Museum in San Francisco, California's website for more ideas.
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vmartinez10 said:
2019-03-24 18:34:24
What was the most important thing you learned?
about the 3 cones
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Can you suggest any improvements or ideas?
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2018-02-22 19:59:21
What was the most important thing you learned?
That your eyes can see things that aren't actually there, because you looked at it previously.
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yonster29 said:
2018-01-01 00:08:14
What was the most important thing you learned?
About How fatigued the cone cells got
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Science Teacher said no Control in the expeirment
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2014 UCLA Football Schedule Announced
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – The Pac-12 unveiled the 2014 football schedule on Wednesday afternoon, with UCLA slated to play three non-conference contests and nine conference games in 2014, including six home games at the Rose Bowl.
The Bruins are coming off a convincing 42-12 victory over Virginia Tech at the Sun Bowl and a school-record tying 10-win season in 2013. Head coach Jim Mora's squad returns Heisman Trophy candidate Brett Hundley behind center, the first-ever Pac-12 Offensive/Defensive Freshman of the Year in Myles Jack, six players that earned Freshman All-American honors and 15 All-Pac-12 performers. After finishing the 2013 campaign ranked 16th in the country, early polls place UCLA in the top-10 to start the 2014 season.
Of the Bruins' six home opponents for the upcoming 2014 season, four played in bowl games in 2013, while three won 10 or more games (Oregon, USC, Stanford) and finished the season ranked in the top 20 of the final AP poll.
The 2014 season kicks off with a cross country trek to Charlottesville, Va., where UCLA will face the Virginia Cavaliers on Saturday, Aug. 30. The Bruins return on Sept. 6 to open their home schedule the following week against Memphis in their lone non-conference game at the Rose Bowl. Non-conference action wraps up with a neutral site game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas against the University of Texas on Sept. 13.
Following a bye week, the Bruins open Pac-12 play with a Thursday night affair at Arizona State on Sept. 25. The Pac-12 home opener will be against Utah (Oct. 4), followed by a showdown at the Rose Bowl against Oregon on Oct. 11.
UCLA then hits the road for back-to-back games, playing at Cal on Oct. 18 and then at Colorado on Oct. 25. The Bruins return home to welcome the Arizona Wildcats for Homecoming on Nov. 1 before heading to Seattle to face Washington on Nov. 8.
After another bye week, UCLA closes out the regular season schedule with two highly-anticipated games in Pasadena, facing cross-town rival USC on Nov. 22 and Stanford on Friday, Nov. 28.
To become a new season ticket holder today, call 310-UCLA-WIN or visit uclabruins.com/tickets to secure your place at the Rose Bowl.
2014 UCLA Football Schedule
Aug. 30 at VirginiaSept. 6 MemphisSept. 13 Texas @ AT&T StadiumSept. 20 BYESept. 25 at Arizona State (Thu.)Oct. 4 UtahOct. 11 OregonOct. 18 at CaliforniaOct. 25 at ColoradoNov. 1 Arizona (Homecoming)Nov. 8 at WashingtonNov. 15 BYENov. 22 USCNov. 28 Stanford (Fri.)
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Newly released data reveal more than 42.2 million passengers traveled through Washington's Airports in 2012. Included in the total are a record-breaking 19.7 million passengers at Reagan National and 6.7 million international passengers at Dulles International. A full report detailing the statistics was presented at today's Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors meeting.
"Dulles continues to lead the way as the region's premier international gateway," Airports Authority President and CEO Jack Potter said. "Overall, Washington's airports grew in passenger service during 2012. This puts us in a very good position for continued success going forward at Reagan National and Dulles International."
Reagan National's 2012 passenger traffic increase of 4.4 percent well exceeded the U.S. industry growth average of less than 1 percent. The completion of slot transactions authorized by the U.S. Department of Transportation resulted in new service by US Airways and JetBlue. In addition, new slots were authorized by the passage of an FAA reauthorization bill in 2012, adding new service and a new airline – Virgin America.
The airport continues to be a popular choice because of its proximity to downtown Washington. A construction project in 2013 will address some of the increased demand at Reagan National, expanding security screening areas in Terminal A to provide improved access for passengers using the terminal's nine gates.
International passenger travel grew by 2 percent at Dulles, the ninth consecutive year of growth since 2003. New service to Dulles in 2012 added more than 70 international flights per week and included new airlines Porter, Aeromexico and Emirates, serving Toronto, Mexico City and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, respectively. Existing carriers launched or boosted service to Doha, Qatar; Manchester, England; Dublin; El Salvador; Panama; and Grand Cayman.
International service will continue to expand in 2013. On March 31, Etihad will add daily service to Abu Dhabi, making Dulles the second largest U.S. gateway to the Middle East with 43 weekly departures to seven Middle East markets. Dulles will further see the addition of new carrier Brussels Airlines in mid-2013 and new service on United to Guatemala, Costa Rica and Vancouver. Dulles saw domestic service declines mainly resulting from the transfer of some airline routes to Reagan National and reduced capacity on other routes. The airport's world-class International Arrivals Building and capacity for significant additional growth continue to make Dulles an attractive option for future air service expansion.
Wednesday's board agenda included briefings on the Silver Line Metrorail Project, financial reports and small business contracting. Chairman Michael A. Curto said, "Phase One of the Silver Line project remains on track for late-summer substantial completion, and we remain on schedule to award the primary design-build contract for Phase Two this spring." The final request for proposals was recently issued to the five construction teams selected to compete for the contract.
A major revision to the Authority's Contracting Manual is nearly complete. A draft was circulated in December to various federal agencies for comment. Only a few issues remain to be closed out following a 2012 audit by the U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General. Employees actively engaged in procurement will be trained when the new manual is adopted.
"The new contracting manual and associated training will help assure that the Authority's procurement process reflects the best practices of government and industry," Potter said.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority was established in 1987 by the governments of Virginia and the District of Columbia to manage and operate Washington's Ronald Reagan National and Dulles International airports, which together serve more than 40 million passengers a year. The Airports Authority also operates and maintains the Dulles Airport Access Road and the Dulles Toll Road and manages construction of the Silver Line project, a 23-mile extension of the Washington region's Metrorail system into Loudoun County, Va. No taxpayer money is used to operate the toll road, which is funded by toll revenues, or the airports, which are funded through aircraft landing fees, rents and revenues from concessions. The Silver Line construction is funded by a combination of toll-road revenues, airport contributions and federal, state and local government appropriations. The Airports Authority is led by a 17- member board of directors appointed by the governors of Virginia, Maryland, the mayor of Washington, D.C., and the president of the United States.


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A ten-year-old boy took his 18-month-old sister and his parents' car for a ride because he wanted to visit his grandparents.
Reuters reports that the boy, who lives in a town roughly 65 miles north of Oslo, Norway, woke up early one morning, packed his 18-month-old sister into the family car and drove toward their grandparents' house several towns over, local police said.
A spokesperson for the police department said, "The parents woke up and discovered that the children were missing and that someone had taken off with their car. They were pretty upset, as you can imagine."
The boy drove more than six miles before he veered off the road and crashed. A snowplow driver found the car a short time later, at which time police say the boy told the driver that he was a dwarf and that he had forgotten his driver's license at home.
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State lawmakers honor Oak Creek officers
Lenda, Murphy were first to respond to Sikh Temple shooting
The Wisconsin state Assembly honored two Oak Creek police officers who responded to the deadly shooting at a Sikh Temple there last year.
Lt. Brian Murphy and officer Sam Lenda were recognized as "Hometown Heroes" by the Assembly on Tuesday.
Murphy was shot 12 times times by a gunman who killed six worshipers at the temple. His bullet proof vest stopped three other bullets.
The shooter, Wade Page, took his own life after Lenda shot him.
While the men were being honored, the state legislature also paid tribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
"You never know what you're running in to," Murphy said. "It doesn't stop anyone. No one hesitated. You do what you're paid to do. You do what you're made to do."
Lenda said that as they watched Monday's events at the Boston Marathon unfold, he knows it takes a special person to jump into such a scene and help.
"A lot of people run away," Lenda said. "Very few run toward it. Those people are cut from a special cloth."
Murphy, who appeared at the State of the Union speech as a guest of First Lady Michell Obama, is on medical leave while recovering from wounds to his head, neck and body.
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos said on Twitter that "those who run toward danger to keep us safe are truly heroes."


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A friend's cousin moved into their new home which is a townhouse. The unit is in a premium place and they are quite happy that they were able to move in there.
However, a few months after moving in, they notice that their family relationship is slowly deteriorating. Husband and wife started bickering against each other, their 3 kids started fighting amongst each other and answering their parents back. On top of that, the business of both the husband and the wife started encountering serious cash flow problems.
The couple knows that the concern is in the house but they are unable to determine the concern because they had a Feng Shui consultant looked at their place before the move in. Besides, they said that a Taoist mystic from Sta. Mesa has looked at their place and said that it is perfect and that they should get it!
My friend contacted me to request that I check on his cousin's house. Aesthetically the house is really beautiful, but it does have a lot of Feng Shui blunder. The facing direction of the house is not fit for the main breadwinner of the family. But perhaps the biggest blunder is that their dining table is directly under a toilet. As you can see, like most townhouse, the lot area is quite limited and the developer had to come up with a way to maximize the space. And the architect was able to do it perfectly and with great aesthetic feature, but as it happens, the Feng Shui was not taken into consideration.
Always eating under the toilet is bad. Really bad, and it is quite difficult to remedy this kind of situation. What saved the day is the Vajrapani Ruel and a mirror.
As you know, I don't like using mirror so much, because if not done properly it will create havoc than good. Furthermore, one has to be specific in the measurement until the installation of the mirror. But in this case, because moving out is not an immediate option, we have to settle in putting a Vajrapani Ruel on the table, and carefully hiding it and protecting it by putting a special aesthetic ornament at the middle of the table, then also put a mirror on the ceiling of the dining area on top of the dining table so that it double the 'blessings' on the table.
I'm just really happy that it did worked from them. My friend recently told me that his cousin and his cousin –in-law told him that things are again harmonious and business is doing good.
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Once turned on it will automatically shut off after 15 minutes of use. However, it will again activate when the pillow is touched, or slightly pressed on.
The pillow is captivating for children when lights and looks great when using as bed dcor when not in use.
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- This pillow radiates in colors of yellow, blue, green and red when lit
- The Bright Light Pillow is ideal for children that may be afraid of the dark, not wanting to fall asleep without the lights on. It lets off enough pretty colors, so they can even walk to the bathroom if needs be
- It never gets hot due to the LED lighting and is guaranteed to not burn out!
- Perfect gift for all kids and teens! Parents will enjoy this gift as it doesnt make noise
- Pillow size: 35cm x 35cm
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1 x Glitter String Door Curtain. This curtain is very stylish and instantly gives any room a retro feel. Great for any room or in caravans. various Colours to choose from · One Curtain in the size above · Slot Top Heading to insert a curtain rod or wire · Outstanding Value Size(L) x (W): 200cm x 100cm/78.7'' x 39.4''(appr.) Package included: 1 pcs String Curtains Fashionable design,brand new and bright color. Crafted from Plush, breathable and comfortable to wear. Adding style to any window or doorway, making your home exceedingly fascinating and charming, creating a comfortable and romantic atmosphere for you family. Can be used as a door curtain, window curtain or a background for a shop window display. This string door curtain can as partitions between rooms or use as a screen to keep flies out. These String Curtains have a slot top and are suitable for a tension rod, pole or wire. Notice: Please allow 1-5cm error due to manual measurement and make sure you do not mind before ordering. Please understand that colors may exist chromatic aberration as the different placement of pictures.R79.00 Add to cart
New Nib Stainless Steel Cup Vacuum Thermos Flask Water bottle 1000MLSpecifications
Lightweight, unbreakable stainless steel construction
Insulated stainless steel cup
Slim, streamlines design will fit easy into ruck sacks, brief cases
Keeps liquid hot for over 24 hours and cold for up to 24 hours
Passed as per international quality standards
Romantic Star Master Starry Light Lighting Projector Item Description: 100% Brand New This creates a larger, more Brilliant light show for your viewing entertainment Decor your room, house The greatest upgrade anybody could add to their Star Light Show Auto flashing star, multi colors Kids, girls love Powered by 3 x AA batteries ( NOT included ) or DC 5V Power input ( NOT included ). Material: Plastic soft and gentle light LED night light with easy STAR / LED switch and is powered by 3 AA Batteries, this LED lamp also makes great decorative illuminations for normal days. Auto flashing light, multi colors Ideal for decorating homes, creating comfortable and romantic home atmosphere It is the best decoration night light for the bedroom or the baby and kid's room. This Constellation Bedroom Night Lamp can inspire the imagination of the baby Star Beauty Light features colorful constellation star light, and moon light, very charming and beautiful. Package Included: 1 x Star Beauty lightR99.00 Add to cart
Keeps the rug in place, which reduces the risk of slipping and makes it easier to vacuum. Anti-slip underlay for increased safety to be placed under the entire rug. ENDLESS USES AVAILABLE IN 0.5M X 1.5M @ R50 Features: • Black colour • Cut to fit any shape • Durable and easy to clean • Multi purpose non slip matR150.00 Add to cart
Handy Stitch - Portable Handheld Sewing Machine Sew or repair anytime anywhere! The amazing Handy Stitch is the versatile, hand-held sewing machine that's portable and cordless! You can hem curtains to the perfect length without taking them off the window, or quickly repair clothing without having to set up your big sewing machine. Great to use while traveling too! Description: * 100% Brand New and High Quality * Repairs Delicate Fabrics like silk * Battery powered (uses 4x AA batteries, not included) * Can be seam thickness 1.8MM. Too big, too hard, thick seam certainly not Feature: * You can use it to sew hanging curtains, wall hanging, etc easily. * It's funny to make your own handkerchief, apron, gloves, cloth with this practical machine. * This is a home mini manual sewing machine, simple, convenient and practical, it is easy to operate. * Quickly repair your clothes while you are travelling to avoid any embarrassing accident. * As long as you spend a few minutes, your clothes will be good.R99.00 Add to cart
15M MAGIC HOSE Features: Innovative design: it can quickly expand to 3 times the length of its original size when water is turned on, and fully retract to the original length when water is turned off. Will not tangle, twist or kink. Lightweight and portable size, flexible to carry, use and store. Polyester fabric cover to protect the inner tube, durable and reliable. Supplied with a spray nozzle, which is made of long-lasting and durable ABS plastic. Ergonomic handle of the spray nozzle, comfortable to operate. 7 adjustable modes, including shower, flat, center, cone, full, mist, jet. Ideal for many watering and cleaning uses, such as gardening, car washing, house cleaning, etc. ã Specifications: Material: latex & polyester Inner tube: internal diameter: 6mm, external diameter: 9.5mm Item type: 50 FT Notes of using Telescopic Pipe: 1. Control the Hydraulic pressure among 2-6KG (0.2MPA-0.6MPA) 2. Working temperature among natural environment -30â to +40âÂÂÂÂ. 3. Please drain the pipe after using. 4. Please storage the pipe in shaddy and cool place after use, in case of the pipe aging. 5. When using the Telescopic Pipe, please extend the pipe firstly; use low hydraulic pressure and small flows to full parts of the pipe, then turn up the hydraulic pressure to the standard. 6. Please NOT use high hydraulic pressure firstly with the pipe wrapped together, in case of the pipe being exploded or fractured, because of being stretched suddenly with excessive high hydraulic.R119.00 Add to cart
Specifications: •100% brand new and high quality •Case Material: ABS+Stainless Steel •Color: Silver Features: •Ultra-quiet, no batteries and external power supply, it will illuminate after inducing the water, the principle-flow generation •Easy Installation •Each shower process a wonderful experience •Safe use without batteries •Fits all standard connector •LED Emitting Color: RGB RGB Color: •No battery Is needed •When water flows down,the LED will light Instantly and automatically •When water temperature is ≤25 green color will show automatically •When water temperature is between 26~35 blue colour will show automatically •When water temperature is between 36~45 red colour will show automatically •When water temperature is above 46 red and blue colour will flash immediately and simultaneously, which warns you should be carefulR399.00 Add to cart
Description: 100% Brand new and high quality Economical and simple structure design TV bracket, slim profile fixed wall bracket ideal for LED LCD PLASMA TVs Fits most 26-55" flat panel TV Black color, Cold Plate Steel construction Durable Scratch Resistant Finish It's ideal for self-assembly. Complete set, easy to install, very high quality, in black. Specification: 26''~55': •VESA compliance: 200*200mm, 200*400mm, 300*300mm , 400*400mm •Load capacity: 110ibs(50kg) Color: Black Material: SPCC Package includes: 1Pc * TV bracket 1Set * ScrewsR179.00 Add to cart
Description: size: 8.5cm*34cm Material: Metal Glass Wattage: 25W Voltage: 220V The light bulbs wattage: 30W How to use: Only need to put the glass lamp bottles on the base.Then cover the lid,turn on the juice and set the largest brightless. Color: Blue/Red/Yellow/Green/Purple Pay attention to: The lava lamp will take 2-3 hours to reach optimal flow. Optimal flow means 2-3 balls inside,and you ness to adjust the light to keep this status, Overly bright light for a long time will lead to mang balls or most of the wax stay in the top of the bottle ,and this will shorten the lamp's lifetime Once the lamo heats up, do not move or shake lamp. Package include: 1 x Lava lampR199.00 Add to cart
Comfortable Cotton Folding Hammock Designs and colours may varyThe Tahiti is our NEW single person hammock. Constructed from cotton poly blend, the materials are breathable and break in as comfortable as your favorite t-shirt! But still hold up in the elements. Offered in two fun and eye-catching colors the Tahiti is a perfect addition to your porch or backyard at a great price.Weight Limit: 150kgR179.00 Add to cart
NEW RED ENGLISH DICTIONARY BOOKSAFE 3 SIZES AVAILABLE SMALL R119 MEDIUM R149 LARGE R179 The Booksafe is a great affordable safe which easily fits into any book case or book collection, keep your cash, passports, jewelry or anything that you feel is important or valuable under lock and key in this inconspicuous metal safe that looks like the New English Dictionary and will look perfectly unnoticeable and at home in any household! Sturdy construction, made from super strong steel plate cover by cardboard paper An everyday security box&Perfect for use in home or in the office Lockable safe,looks and feels just like the real thing English dictionary cover design, easily concealed on a bookshelf More secure than a traditional locked safe and much cheaper Specification: -Color: Red -Material: paper(cover) + resin(pages) + steel plate(safe) -Size: Large(L) -Dimension(mm)£º265*200*65 -Weight(Kg): 1.2 Package includes: -1 x Book Safe Box -2 x KeysR189.00 Add to cart
Wireless Doorbell Key Features Smart looking housing with flash light. Easy to install, there is double side adhesive in the back. Work range: 25 meters No wiring required. 16 Melodies for selection. Door bell battery: 2 x AA size batteries (not included) Remote button battery:1x 12V 23A battery (included) Door bell size: 105mm x 75mm Remote button size: 75mm x 43mm Package Content: 1x door bell 1x remote button (with 1x 23A battery)Ideal for: For use at home work buildings hotels factories shops nursery schools pre-schools old age homes etc. This stunning doorbell has different chimes to choose from push a button to select whether you want the device only to use the flashlight or to use both flashlight and chime. Reception is approximately 20 to 30 meters allowing you to place the doorbell in any location of your home styleR89.00 Add to cart
Description: 100% Brand new and high quality Economical and simple structure design TV bracket, slim profile fixed wall bracket ideal for LED LCD PLASMA TVs Fits most 14-42" flat panel TV Black color, Cold Plate Steel construction Durable Scratch Resistant Finish It's ideal for self-assembly. Complete set, easy to install, very high quality, in black. Specification: 14''~42'': VESA compliance: 75*75mm, 100*100mm, 200*200mm Load capacity: 55ibs(25kg) Color: Black Material: SPCC Package includes: 1Pc * TV bracket 1Set * ScrewsR119.00 Add to cart
Feature: Romantic Led Night Lamp Rotating Starry Star Moon Sky Rotation Night Lighting Projector Lamp Kids Children Baby Sleeping Lights It can be used for bedroom for baby sleep, it is also perfect for kinds' Birthday's and Christmas' gift Brand new and high quality. Ideal for decorating wedding, birthday, parties. Great for romantic night lamp and decoration light use. Best for home, bedroom, children rooms. Very romantic night, full of sincere gift. Specification: 1. Product name: LED Star Projector Lamp 2. Light Source: LED 3. Power: 150 mA 4. Input Voltage: 4 x AAA battery ( Not Included) 5. Product Switch: Button 6. Material: ABS 7. Packing Material: Color box Package Content: 1 * Lamp 1 * USB Cable 1 * ManualR179.00 Add to cart
REMOTE ORGANIZER Tired of searching for that lost remote? Sick of misplacing your remotes after watching television? This Remote Control Organizer is just an Ideal Pick for you!!! Material: Steel Colour: Black (May Vary) Curved step shape allows specific remotes to be viewed from any direction Dimensions : 21 x 12 x 12 cm (LxWxH)R89.00 Add to cart
Features: Quick and easy set up Runs on battery or power supply Features Star and LED modes Projects colorful lights and shapes that creat a whimsical light show in your bedroom Bright blue light in Star mode Bright Yellow light in LED mode Enjoy 1 or 2 modes at the same time Specifications: Input: 110V-220V Power: DC 4.5V (power supply not included) Battery: 3 AA 1.5V batteries required (not included) Size: 13*11cm material: pp Package included: 1X LED LIGHTR119.00 Add to cart
Product: A fashion and creative DIY wall clock will make your living room more personalized and unique. Decorate your home, and make it more beautiful. It is also a best gift for your families, colleagues, friends! Features: •Non toxic and safe for the children. •Easy to paste the decal, easily removable without damaging your wall. •You can DIY the wall clock by yourself. •Can be used for decorating living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, very beautiful. Specifications: •Colour: Wood / Brown •Thickness: 1mm •Hour Hand: 15.6cm •Minute Hand: 19.6cm •Clock Machine: 10cm •Powered By: 1 * AA Battery(not included)R129.00 Add to cart
Ice Cream Sundae Dessert Set Kids Bowl and Spoon in Waffle Cone Dish DesignA completely kidproof way to enjoy icecream! These cute cone-design bowls with matching spoons are fun, easy to hold, easy to clean and will withstand hours of wild summer play.- 4 bowls: - 4 spoons: - Bowls approx 13cm diameter- Kidsafe- Made of PU plastic- Dishwasher safe - Double layer insulating bowlsR59.00 Read More
Insta Hang, Easy safe way to Hang almost anything in seconds Insta Hang is the secure way to hang anything in seconds •Hang paintings, wall clocks and more without difficulty •No effort required for reloading as the next peg will automatically get in front, ready to be used •Perfect for every room in the house •Angled peg supports up to 10 pounds of weight •Pegs leave only a tiny pinhole so walls are not damaged •All accessory pieces are storable within the Insta Hang •Hanging pictures and decorations on the walls used to be torture, with all the nails, hooks and hardware that you need and the damage they do to walls. Not anymore with Insta Hang, the revolutionary wall peg-dispensing tool that lets you hang any picture, any object, on any wall in seconds. The secret to Insta Hang is in the angle pegged design that angles up for a super tight grip that never slips, never budges, so that it's sturdy and secure. With the Insta Hang, you can put up a photo gallery fast and give any room an extreme makeover in minutes. The Insta Hang also has a built-in bubble level and a convenient measuring guide. And it automatically reloads so that using it is super easy.R99.00 Add to cart
Details: A fashion and creative DIY wall clock will make your living room more personalized and unique. We ensure every components of this wall clock is in its perfect state. It is also a best gift for your families, colleagues, friends! Features: •The wall clock is with 3D effect; •Waterproof high-density EVA foam material, eco friendly; •DIY distance from digits,DIY shape of the digits; •Wall sticker is easy to install and remove; •Self-adhesive, water and steam resistant, non toxic and safe for the children; •Silent sweeping movement, mute movement, silent clock give you a quiet night; •The decals can be applied on all smooth surfaces, such as walls, doors, windows, closets, plastic, metal, tiles etc; •Can be used for gifts, crafts, business gifts, holiday gifts, promotion gifts, home decoration; •Suitable for smooth walls of living room, kids bedroom, dining room, kitchen, office, bathroom, coffee shop, hall, etc. Specification: •Hour pointer length: 31cm •Minute pointer length: 39cm •Not included the second hand •Clock tray size: 12*2cm(diameter*thickness) •Reference achieving size(diameter): 90-100cm(standard); 70cm(minimum); 130cm(maximum) •Time accuracy: -0.8~+1.2second/day •Standard: GB/T6046-2007 •Power: 1* AA battery (not included) •Digits colour: Black •Digits shape: English letters and Arabic numerals Package Include: •1 pcs wall clock as the picture show
Professional quality white LED curtain light for outdoor use. Ideal for wedding displays or professional use. This 3m x 0.5m is made on full rubber cable, and is rated IP44 for permament outdoor use. Each drop has 15 white LEDs and this curtain light comprises of 10 strings which fall 0.5 metres. Choose this outdoor LED curtain light for dressing your property where a shorter length is required. Ideal for door ways or over garages this product represents excellent value for money. These 300 LED bulbs do not generate any heat and use minimal power consumption (57.6 watts) in comparison to traditional filament bulbs. With such a low energy usage per set, most customers find they can run their whole display from one socket. Being fully connectable you can run up to 10 of these curtain lights together from just one plug, enabling you to create a professional looking display with ease. The Lights4fun connection system is designed to be simple & secure, giving an IP44 rating against the worst of weather. Simply push together and tighten the sleeve to create a fully water proof connection. Supplied with a 1.5 metre starter plug you can detach this and extend using any Type E extension cable (see accessories). This would be thoroughly recommended when installing on buildings or high walls where power sockets are located elsewhere. Being 240 volts you can run various extension cables together, just making sure you have no more than 30 connections in one circuit.R119.00 Add to cart
Details: A fashionable and creative DIY wall clock will make your living room more personalized and unique. We ensure every components of this wall clock is in its perfect state. It is also a best gift for your families, colleagues, friends! Feature: •Diameter: 100cm (this is DIY style, you can decide as you like) •Hour hand length:31.5cm/12.4in •Min hand length:39cm/15.4in •Clock machine diameter:12cm/4.72In •Material: mirror face high-density EVA foam material, eco friendly •Powered by 1 AA battery(not included)R349.00 Add to cart
Details: A fashion and creative DIY wall clock will make your living room more personalized and unique. We ensure every components of this wall clock is in its perfect state. It is also a best gift for your families, colleagues, friends! Features: •The wall clock is with 3D effect; •Waterproof high-density EVA foam material, eco friendly; •DIY distance from digits,DIY shape of the digits; •Wall sticker is easy to install and remove; •Self-adhesive, water and steam resistant, non toxic and safe for the children; •Silent sweeping movement, mute movement, silent clock give you a quiet night; •The decals can be applied on all smooth surfaces, such as walls, doors, windows, closets, plastic, metal, tiles etc; •Can be used for gifts, crafts, business gifts, holiday gifts, promotion gifts, home decoration; •Suitable for smooth walls of living room, kids bedroom, dining room, kitchen, office, bathroom, coffee shop, hall, etc. Specification: •Hour pointer length: 31cm •Minute pointer length: 39cm •Not included the second hand •Clock tray size: 12*2cm(diameter*thickness) •Reference achieving size(diameter): 90-100cm(standard); 70cm(minimum); 130cm(maximum) •Time accuracy: -0.8~+1.2second/day •Standard: GB/T6046-2007 •Power: 1* AA battery (not included) •Digits colour: Black •Digits shape: English letters and Arabic numerals Package Include: •1 pcs wall clock as the picture showR299.00 Add to cart
10m & 20m FAIRY lights10M - R59 20M - R89 100 OR 200 LED LIGHTS This is the ideal way to decorate your home, office, restaurant, coffee shop or pub. Great for indoor and outdoor use. Plug and controller must be keep indoors. Several different functions such as flashing, steady on, chasing, slow fade, waves twinkle ect. 10M OR 20m. 220V. Available in white, red, blue, green,pink and Multi colour includes adapter with single button Control (has different settings) Great quality productR89.00 Add to cart
Features: Brand new and high quality. Garden Genie Gloves make gardening fun and easy. With built in claws for digging, planting and raking, these garden gloves are a one step solution to your gardening tasks. The gloves are puncture resistant and the claws are made with durable ABS plastic to protect your fingers and hands. Garden Gloves rinse clean keeping your hands dry and clean. Garden the quick and easy way with Garden Genie Gloves. Gloves contain latex. Specification: Theme: Garden Working Material: Rubber+Polyester + ABS Plastic Color: As the Picture. Size: One Size. Package Included: 1Pair * Garden GlovesR49.00 Add to cart
Descriptions: Calendar, time, date, week display 12/24 hour conversion chord music / nature sound alarm Snooze function countdown function Music mode (10 music selection) Thermometer Low power consumption, environmental friendly. A great gift for your family Specifications: Condition:100% Brand new Material: Plastic Color: White & Blue Time Format: 12-hour or 24-hour Display Type: Time, Week, Date, Month & Year Thermometer Types: Centigrade Temperature or Fahrenheit Temperature Powered By: 3 x AAA Batteries (not included) Size: 10.4x8.2x10.2CM Weight: Appro 0.17kg Package included: 1x Clock AlarmR139.00 Read More


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Ellen DeGeneres made her "American Idol" debut Tuesday, filling the hour-long program with an expected brigade of jokes -- and some unexpected, Simon Cowell-esque barbs directed at the wannabe "Idols."
DeGeneres sat on the judges' panel between Cowell and songwriter Kara DioGuardi, marking her first episode of "Idol" with a mini-makeover that saw her dump her pantsuits for a rock-star style denim jacket, spiked blonde hairdo and healthy dose of black eyeliner. On the second day of the auditions, DeGeneres continued the rocker look, wearing a slick button-down.
Despite DeGeneres' pre-season vow to "call out" Cowell for being mean, no epic clash occurred among the judges on Tuesday's show. Part two of DeGeneres's debut airs tonight.
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"So this is it, huh? I come on, you leave," DeGeneres said in welcoming Cowell, one of the few direct interactions between judges producers chose to air.
Yet if it's possible at this early stage to discern DeGeneres' judging style, it might be called Simon-lite.
The comedian brought the laughter as expected throughout Tuesday's program, but wasn't afraid to criticize the contestants' performances, positioning herself as a decisively more opinionated -- and harsh -- judge than her immediate predecessor, singer Paula Abdul.
"I'm tired already, and that just about put me out," DeGeneres told one contestant. Another got a more direct critique: "That was crazy. In a bad way," DeGeneres said.
Speaking to R&B "Idol" wannabe "Skiibowski," Degeneres said: "You were stalking us, like a leopard behind a cage."
"Don't frighten your audience," she added. Moments later the judges booted Skiibowski off the show.
Paula Abdul herself got a dose of DeGeneres, as the comedian mocked her predecessor's signature, loopy clapping style after a contestant performed a slow-jam version of Abdul's hit "Straight Up."
DeGeneres also didn't shy away from telling the more talented contestants how she felt.
"That was amazing. Amazing. I loved it," DeGeneres told Janell Wheeler, an Orlando resident who played an acoustic version of Estelle's "American Boy."
DeGeneres also called Pink sound-alike Mary Powers' performance "amazing," telling Powers she could feel that she was "really in that song. Very good."
Both contestants advanced to the next round of competition.
The comedian turned therapist when she told wannabe Vanessa Wolfe, who had never left home before her Hollywood audition, that she was "hiding inside, and scared to death."
"You need to accept who you are," she told Wolfe. Wolfe was not granted a pass to the next round.
Ellen brought the funny throughout the show -- she joked at length with the final four contestants of the first day, having them step forward, then step back repeatedly, until announcing they were all through to the next round.
"You're a sadist," Cowell told his colleague after the exchange.
DeGeneres also riffed off Jay Stone, a contestant who beat-boxed for his audition.
"Something's wrong with his microphone," DeGeneres deadpanned.
Another highlight of the show was contestant Michael Lynche, whose wife was in labor as he auditioned with his rendition of John Mayer's "Waiting on the World to Change."
He's staying in Hollywood.


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Inca Blue Hound Collar
By Hiro + Wolf
Designed specifically for small and large hounds – including Italian Greyhounds, Whippets, Greyhounds and Lurchers – this luxury dog collar has been made with Inca style blankets woven in Bolivia, layered between thick embossed leather.
The clever 'fishtail' design prevents the collar from slipping over the slim heads of hound dogs and protects their delicate windpipes – style, safety and comfort all in one gorgeous pet accessory!
Thank the fashion gods for London based designer Hiro + Wolf who create practical and on-trend pet accessories made in England. All their fabrics are ethically sourced from around the world. Their passion for pets shines through in each handmade piece.
Additional information and key product features:
Inca Blue Hound Collar.
Made using woven Inca blanket from Bolivia and vegetable tanned leather.
Easy to clean – wipe down with warm water or cool machine wash.
Handmade in Hiro + Wolf's London studio.
Available in three sizes:
Small: Length: 23cm-29cm/Width: 4cm.
Medium: Length: 29cm-35cm/Width: 5cm.
Large: Length: 35cm-42cm/Width: 6cm.
Product code: HRW-00147
- UK Delivery (Non-Mainland) - UK Standard Delivery - £2.99 (Free for orders over £50.00) - Delivery Time: 2 to 4 days
- UK Delivery (Mainland) - UK Standard Delivery - £2.99 - Delivery Time: 2 to 4 days
- Western Europe - International - £9.99 - Delivery Time: 2 to 4 days
- Rest of Europe - International - £9.99 - Delivery Time: 2 to 4 days
- USA & Canada - International - £9.99 - Delivery Time: 5 to 10 days
- Far East & Australasia - International - £9.99 - Delivery Time: 7 to 12 days
- Rest of the World - International - £9.99 - Delivery Time: 7 to 12 days
This item will be dispatched to you direct by our partner seller Hiro + Wolf who follows the general PetsPyjamas returns policy:
Please check your items on delivery. If you wish to return an item, it should be returned to our partner seller directly and not to PetsPyjamas. If you wish to organise a return, exchange or refund of any item, please go to the returns page on our website at www.petspyjamas.com/returns. For standard items, you have 7 days, from receipt of goods, to notify our partner and you must return goods at your own cost within 14 days of receiving the item.
For damaged/faulty items, you must contact us within 48 hours at firstname.lastname@example.com. To help speed up the returns process, we recommend you send us photographic evidence of the relevant item. You will then be issued with return guidance from us.
You must return items unused, in a saleable condition, with any labels still attached and in the original packaging that you received them in. Any items that do not comply with these guidelines, we hold the right to not refund. You should use a 'signed for' delivery method and obtain proof of postage.
Please note any exemptions and exceptions to the standard returns procedure, where the following items are likely to be non-returnable and non-refundable: personalised/customised items, perishable products (such as food), grooming products, large items of furniture which are often custom made and custom homewares. Please make sure you understand the relevant partner sellers' policies whenever you buy.
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