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These are the new LT version of the Super Barkriver outdoor knife, the new Bravo 1.25.
The 1.25 has a reduced spine thickness of 0.156in making this knife a tremendous slicer, great for woodwork, camp duties and yet still tough enough for bushcraft.
The 1.25 is a revised version of the classic Bravo-1 and the addition of 3/4in of blade to make a full 5in. This gives the knife superb balance, increases the cutting edge and makes the handling of the knife much better. The fit and finish is really excellent and the CPM 3V tool steel one of the toughest you can buy, full convex grind and 60HRC gets you great edge holding.
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USA made,full broad tang this is a tough and beautifully made outdoor/bushcraft/Hunting knife
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On Wednesday afternoon, the Goldbelt heritage foundation held a traditional welcoming ceremony for three visiting canoes carrying Elders and Tribal Leaders who had come to Juneau to attend Celebration, and the ceremony carried a very deep meaning. Paul Marks (Kinkaduneek) of the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation explains;
VIDEO: Goldbelt Heritage Foundation holds a traditional welcoming ceremony for three visiting canoes. (Image: Rik Pruett)
"We are imitating our ancestors and doing so, we are uplifting our ancestral ways by using our names and our clans, and also with that we are lifting ourselves up, which we're also holding our children and our grandchildren in high esteem and this is why we do this. When we ask the people in the canoe (recites Tlingit phrase) we're asking "Who are you? And in response, they would call out who they were, what house they were from, and the names they were from, so when they came ashore, we could talk to them appropriately and address them appropriately."
Narration; In addition to the warm welcomes and renewal of bonds shared by the participants, there was also a broader purpose to the event.
"We are doing these things for our children so we can develop a curriculum from this documentation, and we will use it in the school system for our children to see, and grandchildren.
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"Since 1978, O'Reilly Media has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism."
Designed in California: O'Reilly Media Inc.'s corporate mission statement.
"As for digital, I am with the utopians"
Rupert Murdoch is attempting to create a market for newspaper content - by reinventing the newspaper bundle on an iPad, and charging a subscription for web access . The Telegraph is following suit with its own pay-to-play scheme. But The Guardian's editor Alan Rusbridger bravely keeps the faith. There will be no money lenders in his temple.
Parent company GMG is currently losing £500,000 a day.
"Personally I think the internet-improved journalism will involve sub-editors, because language is a virus"
Like a brilliant Teutonic meteor streaking across the sky, shedding sparks of sociological speculation as she buffeted the atmosphere of Web 2.0, Dr. Mercedes Bunz lit up our lives too briefly. She has now departed from The Guardian's tech pages, leaving us sadder and a little more less unwise. El Reg's own bold experiment with post-modern analysis sadly lasted only one day - as visiting Professor of Gender and Social Media Communications at the Hans Krankl School of Art at Bad Krautspröse, near Innsbruck Porsha Kling has returned home.


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JEFFERSON CITY - Missouri welfare recipients would be barred from spending their cash benefits at casinos, liquor stores or strip clubs under legislation sent to Gov. Jay Nixon.
The House gave the bill final approval Thursday on a vote of 110-36.
The measure brings Missouri into compliance with federal restrictions on purchases with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families electronic cash benefit cards.
It also prohibits welfare recipients from using the cash benefits for any merchandise marketed exclusively for adults, and increases the penalties for people convicted of spending their benefits improperly.
Supporters contend the measure will prevent fraud and abuse in the welfare system. Opponents say it places unnecessary restrictions on where people can buy food.


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In this golden age of prequels, not even timeless classics like "The Wizard of Oz" are safe.
"Oz the Great and Powerful," starring James Franco, Mila Kunis, Michelle William and Rachel Weisz, takes us back to a pre-Dorothy world to tell the story of how a simple magician came to rule the Emerald City.
Directed by Sam Raimi, the film stays true to its Hollywood roots, starting out in black-and-white, before transitioning to color when the action moves to Oz. It's awfully pretty to look at, if a little overly whimsical, feeling a bit too much like a Tim Burton production.
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Here's the official synopsis:
Disney's fantastical adventure "Oz The Great and Powerful," directed by Sam Raimi, imagines the origins of L. Frank Baum's beloved character, the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he's hit the jackpot--fame and fortune are his for the taking--that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone's been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity--and even a bit of wizardry--Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.
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Tip for using Grails in Idea
Recently I tried creating my first Grails application using the JetGroovy plugin available in Idea (version 7.0). However, I have Linux (Ubuntu 7.10) and you don't get those nice little icons to start Idea when you install it. Consequently when I tried to create a new Grails project I received the following error:
grails: JAVA_HOME is not defined correctly; can not execute: java
How in the world is that possible I thought to myself? What half decent java programmer doesn't have JAVA_HOME set? Oh but then I remembered my special start script responsible for starting Idea. Idea requires the variable JDK_HOME to be set, but Grails within Idea needs JAVA_HOME. Therefore, here is my new script I use to start Idea 7 which allows me to create new Grails projects. And don't forget Idea 7 on Linux requires JDK 1.6.
sh -c 'export JDK_HOME=/workspace/java/jdk1.6.0_03;export JAVA_HOME=/workspace/java/jdk1.5.0_12;/workspace/java/idea-7361/bin/idea.sh'


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Firat Erdim AR'01 has been awarded the 2014-2015 Founders Rome Prize in Architecture from the American Academy in Rome. The winners of the 118th annual Rome Prize Competition were announced at the Arthur & Janet C. Ross Rome Prize Ceremony, held at the Harmonie Club in New York City on 10 April. Winners of the coveted Rome Prizes are provided with a fellowship that includes a stipend, a study or studio, and room and board for a period of six months to two years in Rome.


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First, decide where you want to live
Ahh, the big city. Sure the prices are generally higher, but you can walk to a restaurant, maybe even to work. You'll also have the widest range of housing options.
Newer schools, newer shopping centres, bigger yards, bigger homes, no wonder so many people love the suburbs.
Smaller Cities and Towns
Canada is dotted with thousands of wonderful self-contained communities, and compared to the big city, you can save a bundle.
If you like the idea of owning land, how about a few acres all to yourself? Seclusion is not for everybody, but for some, it's heaven.
Next, decide what type of home you want
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Single-family detached:
As the name implies, the home is not attached to the home next door. Styles range from a single-story suburban bungalow, to a three-story Victorian.
Semi-detached or linked:
Two houses that share a common wall. Usually less money than a fully detached home.
A building zoned for two families.
Town house:
Also known as terrace housing. Several homes with a common style and joined in a row. They usually share walls on both sides.
The condo alternative
How Condos are owned
You'll own 100% of your unit, and a share of the common areas. Common areas include the necessary plumbing, electrical systems, hallways and elevators. They may also include lots of fun stuff like a private gym or party room.
Condo fees. Membership has privileges — and costs
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Resale. Previously loved
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If you're having a new home built from the bottom up, carefully examine the property, the blueprints and visit other homes built by the same company. Have your lawyer review everything before you sign. While your home is being built, stay on top of the process. And remember, you have a legal right to make a full inspection of the house before you accept it as complete.
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When there are lots of people looking for homes but not many for sale, it's called a 'seller's market'. When there are lots of homes for sale and not many people buying them, it's called a 'buyer's market'.
Wait for the market to improve?
If you're selling one home and buying another, you don't really have to worry about playing the market. If you sell your existing home for a 'low' price, you're probably also buying at a low price.
Seasonality. Do home sales get frostbite?
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Buy first or sell first? The eternal question
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Sell with a REALTOR®, or go it alone?
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Olympus EVOLT E-500 Digital Camera Announced
The Olympus EVOLT E-500 was announced today by Olympus. The follow-up to the E-300, the E-500 still includes their dust reduction system (that vibrates the dust off the sensor) and has an 8 megapixel sensor and 2.5 inch LCD to review images after they're taken. The camera features Olympus' Truepic Turbo Image Processor for quick camera response. The E-500 will be available in October 2005, bundled with either one or two Zuiko Digital Specific lenses. The E-500 with a 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens will be available for $799. E-500 TWO Lens Outfit, with a 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 and 40-150mm f3.5/4.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens will be available for $899.
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Melville, New York, September 26, 2005 — Olympus proudly introduces the new EVOLT E-500, the most full-featured Digital SLR Camera in its class of sub-$1000.00 SLR cameras. Designed to be used by all photographers of any skill level, the E-500's compact and durable body is packed with Olym pus innovations like the exclusive Dust Reduction System for spot-free photos, 8 million pixels of detail for bright and colorful images, a TruePic TURBO Image Processor for fast response time, and an oversized, easy-to-view 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD. Compatible with a wide range of Olympus Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses , the E-500 delivers the versatility and power that are the hallmarks of a performance SLR, but at an affordable price.
Exclusive Dust Free Technology for Spot-Free Photos
Dust is all around us, and when swapping out a lens on a digital single-lens reflex camera there's a chance that a camera's electro-statically charged image sensor will attract micro dust that can ruin photos. Since the main advantage of using an SLR camera is the ability to change lenses for better imaging effects, Olympus has developed a way for photographers to enjoy the freedom of using all the lenses of the Olympus E-System in the most challenging, dusty environments without compromising image quality.
Olympus' Dust Reduction System produces spot-free photos with the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter , a patented ultrasonic technology that shakes at 35,000 vibrations a second to remove dust from in front of the camera sensor every time you turn the camera on. These spot-free photos liberate users from hours spent retouching photographs at the computer. The new EVOLT E-500, like all Olympus Digital SLR cameras, is equipped with this exclusive user-friendly technology, and only Olympus has a solution to provide spot-free photography in a digital SLR.
Detailed, Bright and Colorful Photos with 8-Megapixel Image Sensor
The E-500 is loaded with an impressive 8 million pixels of detail, for bright colorful photos. The 8-megapixel sensor gives photographers the flexibility to blow up their prints to the large sizes supported by many of today's printers, or crop into an image to print only part of the image that is important to them. Moreover, the image sensor in the EVOLT E-500 is a high-performance Full Frame Transfer KODAK KAF-8300CE CCD that delivers improved dynamic range, low noise to capture fine image details in the highlight and shadow areas, as well as excellent color fidelity for brilliant colors. Additionally the anti-blooming technology on each pixel and the exclusive Olympus TruePic TURBO Image Processor helps to eliminate undesirable "artifacts", "stepping" or "jaggies", "purple fringing" or "moir " in an image.
TruePic TURBO for Clarity and Speed
Olympus' TruePic TURBO Image Processor provides fast camera response, operation and processing speed for more responsive camera operation. This is done by closely integrating the image processor and hardware elements to eliminate unnecessary processing tasks, accelerating camera operations. For faster burst rates, the TruePic TURBO processor addresses the dedicated 64MB image buffer for up to 4 TIFF or RAW images at 2.5 frames-per-second, and unlimited burst mode with HQ JPEG images and extreme speed Compact Flash cards.
Along with the speed advantages, TruePic TURBO also produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to provide you with the best digital images possible for every photo.
Large Easy-to-View 2.5-Inch HyperCyrstal LCD Monitor
Big and bright with 215,250 pixels, the E-500 has a 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD that offers many times the contrast of conventional LCD monitors, so captured images can be beautifully displayed in vivid color on the screen with exceptional clarity. Because photos are for sharing, the E-500 LCD features a wide, 160 viewing angle on the vertical and horizontal axis, ensuring excellent visibility and beautiful image quality even when everyone huddles around the camera to see what you've created. The larger LCD also means the icons and text on the camera's menu display are enlarged for easier viewing.
The World's Largest Selection of Digital Specific Lenses
The versatility of the Olympus E-System comes from delivering the largest selection of "Designed-for-Digital" lenses –more than any other manufacturer to date. Olympus' Zuiko Digital Specific Lenses come in a wide range of focal lengths for achieving the best image result, and impress with their spectacular clarity and edge-to-edge sharpness.
Most other digital SLR cameras still use many traditional 35mm film lenses on digital bodies. But since those lenses are based on designs for film and not for pixels, they deliver insufficient light at the edges of a digital camera's image sensor. This can result in reduced sharpness and color definition, particularly when shooting with large apertures and wide-angle lenses . The E-500 does not have this problem, because it accommodates the full line of interchangeable Zuiko Digital Lenses. These digital specific lenses are designed for digital capture with smart technology that allows the lenses to communicate with the camera to ensure the best possible image quality.
Olympus dedicated digital optics coupled with the EVOLT E-500 render sharpness and contrast more consistently at any given f-stop. The lenses are matched to the Four Thirds System standard image sensor for the optimal balance between image quality, camera and lens size, and expandability. With a wide array of digital specific lenses to choose from, it's easy to select the ideal lens to bring along when you don't want to lug a lot of heavy, bulky gear.
The E-500 outfit includes a compact, Zuiko Digital 14 — 45mm f3.5 — f5.6 Lens (equivalent to 28mm — 90mm in 35mm photography) that perfectly matches the imager so light strikes the sensor directly to ensure rich, accurate colors and edge-to-edge sharpness. Its 3.2x zoom covers the range most frequently used in ordinary photography and weighs just 10 ounces (285 grams) offering users an extremely dynamic, portable everyday-use zoom. Close-ups as near as 15 inches (38cm) are possible throughout the zoom range.
Easy-to-Use, Easy-to-Handle Light and Ergonomic Design
Creating an affordable digital SLR that most anyone can pick up and start to use is about making it easier to operate. That means menus that make sense and buttons on the body that are easy to understand and operate; adding automatic settings for every imaginable situation; making the LCD big and bright enough so you can review a shot without squinting; and making it less of a chore to get images out of the camera and into your computer or printer. Moreover, at just 5.09 inches (W) x 3.72 inches (H) x 2.59 inches (D) and only 15.3 ounces, the EVOLT E-500 is light and compact enough to comfortably shoot with all day.
You don't need a degree in photography to shoot like a pro with the E-500. Just take it home, charge the Li-ion battery with the included charger, and begin taking photos. Instead of working to find the right settings for the subject, select from one of the camera's 25 Exposure Modes (Easy, Basic and Creative) that make it easy to get the results you want, whenever and wherever you want them.
To access the Easy Modes, simply turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to "Scene" and choose from a range of 15 pre-programmed Scene Select modes to achieve the optimal results for: Night Scenes, Fireworks, Sunsets, Beach and Snow, Children, Landscape, and more.
Every Scene Select mode on the EVOLT E-500 provides a sample image and a description of what is happening to achieve the desired result. For example, choosing the Landscape setting reveals a sample of a landscape photo, and a text description of what the mode is displayed on the large, easy-to-read 2.5-inch LCD
To access Basic shooting modes that allow some user over-rides, just select one of the 5 icons on the mode dial (Landscape; Portrait; Night Scene-Portrait; Macro; and Action/Sports Modes).
The Creative Modes on the mode dial allow users to take control of the E-500 for the ultimate in artistic expression. For example, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual Modes allow users to tweak all of the camera's settings just the way they want for any situation at hand.
Direct Button operation enables EVOLT E-500 users to get to the settings they want without wading through endless menus or pushing arrow buttons excessively. Instead, most custom settings can be set by pressing one of the cameras 8 direct key buttons for White Balance, Exposure Compensation, ISO, Flash Mode, Metering Mode, Auto Focus Mode, Auto Focus Frame and Recording Mode, and then turning a dial by thumb to customize the setting as desired. All settings are viewable at once on the camera's "Super Control Panel" displayed on the LCD.
Transferring images to the computer has never been easier with the Auto-Connect USB that does not require software drivers (for most computers/operating systems) for hassle-free image downloads. Images may also be viewed on a television using the video cable.
When it comes time to print images, the E-500 connects via the included USB cable for fast and easy PC-free printing, to any PictBridge-enabled printer via USB, like the new Olympus P-11 Digital Photo Printer. Simply select the images displayed on the camera's LCD that you wish and print.
The Flexibility of the Most Feature Rich Camera in its Class
Once one feature is mastered, there are a seemingly endless number of other features just waiting to be explored. Because the E-500 is designed for the ultimate user-friendly experience, you can choose to let the camera make all the decisions, or take control for a new level of customization and performance.
5 Metering Modes: A new 49 Point Digital ESP Light Meter enables digital electro selective pattern metering for accurate exposures under the largest number of conditions. The Digital ESP can also be linked to the AF (auto focus) selection or independent of the AF selection for even more versatility. Olympus' widely acclaimed proprietary Digital ESP metering calculates the best light values under complex lighting conditions. Center-weighted metering is biased to the center of the viewfinder (cross) area. Spot Meter (2%) enables the most accurate metering for tough lighting conditions like backlit or spot lit. Highlight Spot Meter (2%) adjusts for predominantly white subject for correct exposure with detail. Shadow Spot Meter (2%) adjusts for a black subject, providing the correct exposure with detail.
* 3 Color Modes: Vivid / Natural / Muted: Vivid mode produces photos with more highly saturated colors and higher contrast to optimize images when vivid shots are required. This is also the recommended setting when printing directly from the camera to an inkjet printer. The Natural mode produces realistic color similar to those seen by the human eye and is the perfect choice for the discerning photographer looking for the most realistic photos. The Muted mode is ideal for those users who plan to heavily manipulate or edit their images with the included OLYMPUS Master Software or with Adobe Photoshop .
* A Choice of Two Color Space Settings: Users can choose from two color space settings according to their needs: sRGB, which is the standard for computer monitor viewing and inkjet printer output, and Adobe RGB, which is widely used for commercial applications.
* 9 Black & White Modes: Red, Yellow, Orange, and Green filters can be selected to replicate the same traditional film filters, enhancing the drama of the image in the Black & White shooting mode. In addition to Sepia tone, the EVOLT E-500 also offers users three tone effects: Blue, Green and Purple for special results.
* 2 Red-Eye Reduction modes, on Flash and in Playback: Besides the ability to select Red-Eye reduction mode on the flash prior to taking a shot, the EVOLT E-500 also offers the ability to correct for Red-Eye in images that have already been taken while the camera is in playback mode.
* Dual Card Slots: Users also benefit from two memory card slots — one for CompactFlash or Microdrive and another for xD-Picture Cards — which add to the camera's practicality and provide extra data storage. Simply depress a button on the back of the camera to choose which card type to capture to and copy images back and forth from one card to the other in playback.
* Support for High-Speed and High-Capacity Memory Media : The EVOLT E-500 supports 32-bit file formatting allowing the use of 2 gigabyte and larger CompactFlash, Microdrive, and xD media cards. The EVOLT E-500 also supports high-speed CF cards for faster operation in the burst mode.
* AF: The E-500 dedicated auto focus system offers 3 selectable AF points for accurate auto focus operation. When automatic target zone selection is active, a superimposed display confirms the relevant target zone. Focus modes are set via a manual switch on the camera body for Single AF, Continuous AF, and Manual Focus operation. To ensure successful focusing in the darkest environments, the E-500 utilizes an AF illuminator built into the flash.
* Simultaneous RAW and JPEG Image Recording : A choice of three image formats is offered: RAW, TIFF, and JPEG. If desired, image data can be simultaneously recorded in RAW and JPEG with the RAW+JPEG format.
* Contrast, Sharpness and Tone Curve Controls : Contrast can be set to any of five levels, and sharpness can be set to any of seven levels. So whether users want pro-quality tonal fidelity or sharp vibrant colors, they can customize each image to suit their preference.
* White Balance : White balance settings from 3000K to 7000K can be set in 12 steps using button and dial controls, with 7-step fine-tuning available for all settings. A one-touch white balance function allows users to store and retrieve up to four frequently used white balance settings at the touch of a button. By initially reading the light separately for the CCD, the camera can see a dramatic increase in speed without loss of accuracy.
* Noise Reduction : The noise reduction function uses a proprietary Olympus algorithm to detect and eliminate the fixed noise that can appear on long-exposure images.
* High-Precision Flash Control: The flash can be turned ON and OFF manually or with the AUTO FLASH option selected the flash will pop up automatically when ever it is needed. A wide range of flash modes is provided, including Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro (front and rear curtain), and Fill-In.
* RGB Histogram Information Display: The EVOLT E-500 will display an individual histogram for each color channel (RGB) as well as the overall luminance of the exposure. This information is valuable to the more advanced user who may need to alter the exposure for specific output sources. A display that identifies overexposed highlights or underexposed shadow areas is also an option in image playback mode.
* Self-timer and Remote Control: The built-in self-timer offers a choice of 12-second or 2-second delay. An optional RM-1 remote control unit is available and can be used with the 2-second delay setting or for immediate shutter release, as well as to control "bulb" shutter openings for longer exposures.
The Olympus Evolt E-500 Digital SLR will be available in October 2005. It includes: EVOLT E-500 Body with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLM-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCM-2), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM, Manuals, Warranty card.
US Pricing
EVOLT E-500 with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $799.99
EVOLT E-500 TWO Lens Outfit; 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 and 40-150mm f3.5/4.5 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price $899.99


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Departure: Seattle
The room was amazing- the entire ship was incredible. (another post with all those pics at a later date)
First stop on our itinerary was Ketchikan. It was a Sunday, so naturally we looked around for a church to attend. We chose a small church which was walking distance from the Ship. It was lovely meeting with people from the town. I noticed a smart little car parked on the road...with the keys still in the ignition. I commented,"boy this place must be safe for someone to leave their keys in the car"
My comment was met with laughter and a quick explanation that there was no where to drive to!
Aside from shops- lots of diamond shops- fur shops-trinket shops- there was not much to see in town. We boarded the ship with the promise that our next destination would be to see the Glaciers. This was truly breathtaking!
|I thought this ice looked like a sinking ship
|the Glacier
|Amazing scenery
Heads popped out of windows and over railings as everyone attempted to get the best view of the glacier and the mountains. I'm not sure why, but I kept whispering to my husband, "This is so beautiful"...it was almost like I didn't want to disturb the beauty with my voice. Needless to say, this was one of my favorite parts of the journey.
We did get off at Skagway, yes to explore all seven blocks of the town. This was a very intriguing town. Skagway is known as the gateway to the Klondike and thus there are a myriad of stories which surround this borough. I'm sure there will be a few more posts about this place.
Aside from learning a bit about its history, we mailed some postcards from the wee post office and ate some ice cream.
We walked up one side of the town and down the other. We explored dirt paths and finally decided we would head back to the ship. As we sauntered back to the ship, I could not help but notice how crisp the air was.
On our journey, we had several delightful surprises...there will be plenty of time to talk about those later. I think my favorite surprise was our next stop, Vancouver Island...specifically Victoria! I said to my husband, "Why didn't we just come to Victoria and spend the whole time here..."
"Who knew!" (I'm sure he was thinking it would have saved a lot of money) :)
I won't say too much more about Victoria because it definitely deserves a post all of its own. If you ever have a chance to visit this charming place, don't think twice...do it!
All in all, the cruise was amazing. We met interesting people, saw wonderful new places, and enjoyed spending time with each other. When it came time to disembark, we were quite happy to be getting home...but we have promised ourselves a return trip to Victoria...this time we will take the ferry.


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Dancefair 2016 - Jayce Lewis gave an awesome live drumming demo and explained how his drumming experience is imperative to FL Studio programming, arrangement and combining the two live. But wait, there's more! See below to learn how you can work with Jayce on his next album, including a deal with Universal Music.
Submit your demo tracks for a chance to work with Jayce Lewis here
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Check the video information for a time-stamped index
Send in your demo work with Jayce!
Jayce is giving you the chance to work with him on his next albumn and to sign a deal with him and Universal music. All you have to do is link in or upload your best work to this this thread in Looptalk. Jayce will review the entries and pick a winner over the next month.
Jayce Lewis / Protofield
Jayce got into music at a young age, It was when I saw a queen performance on TV (Live Aid) that it struck me. The sound of the guitar from Brian May, the Rhythms from Roger Taylor and the presence of Freddie on stage, it gave me this calling card moment...this is what I should do with my life.
Other videos in this series
- Alvaro - Project Masterclass
- Dirtcaps (Max) - Project Masterclass
- Arno Cost - Production masterclass
- Tom Swoon - Production masterclass
- SeamlessR - Harmor Additive Synthesis
- SeamlessR - Sytrus FM Synthesis
- Nucleon - FL Studio Advanced Automation
What is Dancefair?
Dancefair is a two-day conference held every year around February. It brings together musicians of all levels and experts in the industry. This year the Image-Line team and Power Users will be presenting workshops, masterclasses and be on hand to talk to the FL Studio and music making community. It's for everyone who wants to grow as a professional in the electronic music industry. The event is fuelled with more than 60 seminars and workshops across 5 mind blowing areas and a 1500m2 expo floor. Introductory video here.


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Posts Tagged Resurrection
Who's The Real Blind Man
Posted by St. Thomas Catholic Church in St. Thomas Church, Uncategorized on April 7, 2011
The Fourth Sunday of Lent is known as "Laetare (Rejoice) Sunday," which expresses the Church's joy in anticipation of the Resurrection. Today's readings remind us that it is God who gives us proper vision in body and soul, and they instruct us that we should be constantly on our guard against spiritual blindness.
Michael Yaconeli wrote a book entitled God's Annoying Love for Imperfect People. In the book he tells the story of a man recently converted to Jesus and how an unbelieving friend sought to "see" why he converted to Jesus:
"So you have been converted to Christ?"
"Then you must know a great deal about Him. Tell me, what country was He born in?"
"I don't know."
"What was His age when He died?"
"I don't know."
"How many sermons did He preach?"
"I don't know."
"You certainly know very little for a man who claims to be converted to Christ."
"You are right. I am ashamed at how little I know about Him. But this much I know: Three years ago I was a drunkard. I was in debt. My family was falling to pieces; they dreaded the sight of me. But now I have given up drink. We are out of debt. Ours is a happy home. My children eagerly await my return home each evening. All this Christ has done for me."
Does it not sound like the answers given by the blind man healed by Jesus? (Jn 9:1-41) It's like watching Law and Order except no one wants to see the facts of the case.
They question the blind man: "How were your eyes opened?"
He says: "The man called Jesus made clay and anointed my eyes and told me, 'Go to Siloam and wash.' So I went there and washed and was able to see."
Then they take the blind man to the Pharisees for questioning. He tells the same story: "He put clay on my eyes, and I washed, and now I can see."
But because Jesus performed this cure on the Sabbath, the Pharisees don't want to believe this "Jesus" is from God so they ask the man born blind: "What do you have to say about Him?"
To which he responds: "He is a prophet." So now the Jews don't believe that the man was BORN blind so they call in his parents. They say: "We know that this is our son and that he was born blind. We do not know how he sees now, nor do we know who opened his eyes. Ask him, he is of age, he can speak for himself."
Still not satisfied, they call the blind man in again. Now he says in reference to Jesus: "If He is a sinner, I do not know. One thing I do know is that I was blind and now I see." Then in utter frustration the man says: "This is what is so amazing, that you do not know where He is from, yet He opened my eyes."
Today, I think he would say something like this: "Come on guys, this is a no brainer! I was blind from birth, this guy slaps some mud on my eyes and tells me wash it off in the pool of Siloam, and now I see. Hello!! Am I the only one who can see?"
To which I respond: "YES! You are the only one who can see!"
The Gospel is really very simple and clear. Jesus is the light of the world. He anointed the guy's eyes; tells him to wash; the guy does it and sees and believes. His story is really our story. We may not know the answers, but this we do know. We do see and we do believe in Jesus, the Light of the world. And in our faith, we worship Him. However, just because we believe in Jesus, we are not always free of blindness. We have to struggle to see sometimes.
The real beauty of the man born blind is that the more they badgered him, the less he was blind. We cannot be like the Pharisees and take up a refusal to see position. Lent is such a wonderful time for us to recover from blindness. We can easily lose our vision in our selfish choices or in our grudges, or in any number of other ways. How about if we are always hanging around people that are cussing and telling dirty jokes? All of a sudden we become blind to the sin and start doing it ourselves.
How about when we get so caught up in the TV or even a video game, that we are blind to the help that someone else in the room could use. How about when we are constantly talking to someone who loves to talk about others and we become blind to this sin and start talking about others also. The point is, the more we put ourselves in the occasion of sin, the more we become blind to the sin. The more we dwell on anger and hatred, the more we are blind to forgiveness and love. The real blind man is the one who can no longer see the truth and tries to justify himself and his lies.
On this Laetare Sunday, make the decision to be healed of your blindness by allowing Jesus to anoint your eyes with the grace of a good and thorough confession and then you can wash in the pool of truth and make the deliberate choice to avoid the occasions of sin that will lead you back into the blindness and darkness of being away from Christ.
** Due to time commitments, Father Grassi is unable to take blog comments at this time. If anyone has a question of faith, please feel free to call Father Grassi at St. Thomas Catholic Church or speak to him after Mass.


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1994 Toyota Land Cruiser - Low Buck - Cheap Truck Challenge 2013
Peter The Beater, Bought & Built
When looking this year for my Cheap Truck Challenger, I considered many options. Last year I built a Chevy, before that a few Samurais. I knew Wagner was after a Ford, and Péwé wouldn't stray far from the Jeep brand he holds dear. I decided that an import would be good to balance the two domestics, and I realized an SUV would be a good option since I wanted to build a camping rig I could sleep in.
My choices were wide open, so I narrowed them down to three: a two-door Dodge Raider (aka Mitsubishi Montero), a Daihatsu Rocky, or some model of Toyota. I have another Toyota, my '86 pickup, so I was mostly looking at the Raider or Rocky, but when I came across this '94 Land Cruiser that had been sitting in the driveway of its prior guardian for almost three years I couldn't resist.
I have always dreamt of a Land Cruiser 80 Series as a project. These are the last of the solid-axle Land Cruisers offered in the U.S. There were actually two 80 Series Cruisers, the FJ80 ('91-'93) and the FZJ80 ('93-'97), the latter of which has a more powerful 24-valve, 4.5L I-6 engine. The 80 I found was an FZJ80, so it had the better engine. What it didn't have was the more desirable full-floating rear axle and optional selectable front and rear locking differentials. It had racked up over 275,000 miles and came with an aftermarket sunroof that didn't close completely (for three years!), cracked windows, and a smelly interior.
Outside, in addition to keying the entire body someone disgruntled with the prior owner had scratched a comment on the driver's door that rhymes with "Truck you, Peter." Thus I christened my Cruiser Peter the Beater. I drug home this 20-year old former lux-o-ute for a wallet-punching $1,900 and crossed my fingers that 275,000 miles was truly "just broken in" as every Cruiserhead told me.
1993 Toyota Land Cruiser purchase price... $1,900
- Nitro front axleshafts... $765
- Nitro front rebuild kit... $127
- Nitro front drive flanges... $100
- Warn VR8000... $500
- Warn mounting plate... $120
- Daystar winch isolator... $30
- Poly Performance tubing to build a bumper... $120
- Spray paint... $50
- Axle oil and grease... $20
- Daystar Cam Can and mount... $175
- Daystar shock armor... $15
- Draglink end... $54
Total upgrades... $2,076
Total build... $3,973
A Few More Things
It is never as cheap as you think. I made it to Arizona for CTC, and once I met up with the crew from Daystar I added a few more upgrades. These may not have been performance mods per se, but they did add storage and protection, so that should be considered. First was a set of Daystar's Cam Cans ($175) mounted inside the tailgate, one for water, another for storing anything from recovery gear to Oreo cookies. Then I tried out Daystar's polyurethane shock and steering stabilizer armor ($15 a pair), which attaches to shock bodies and protects them from rock scratches and such. Finally, just as we were about to leave I found out one draglink end was wasted and really sloppy, so I replaced it with an auto parts unit ($54). These upgrades would push my total to $2,076.


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To view the 2011 U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team Yearbook, click here.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (April 28, 2012) – The U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team, the defending Olympic champion, opened the 2012 season by defeating Argentina 21-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-17 on Friday in an exhibition match played at JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif.
The two teams will play again at 2 p.m. on Sunday at JSerra. Tickets will be available at the door or online atjserravball.eventbrite.com.
Both teams are preparing to compete in their confederation Olympic qualifying tournaments. USA Volleyball will host the NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualifying Tournament on May 7-12 at the Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif. For tickets and more information, click here.
The U.S. Men dominated most aspects of Friday's match, leading Argentina in kills (74-61), aces (10-2) and blocks (19-11). Starting setter Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania) helped his team to a 44.1 kill percent and a .373 hitting efficiency.
Argentina did not sent its full squad to California, as half is traveling to Cuba for friendly matches.
On Friday, outside hitter Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.) led the U.S. Men with 16 points on 11 attacks (47.8 kill percent, .478 hitting efficiency), three blocks and two aces. Middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.) added 14 points on eight kills (66.7 kill percent, .667 hitting efficiency) and a team-high six blocks.
Opposite David McKienzie (Littleton, Colo.), who substituted for starter Gabe Gardner (San Clemente, Calif.) in the second set and started the final two, scored 13 points on 10 attacks (55.6 kill percent, .389 hitting efficiency), one block and two aces.
Outside hitter Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.) came through with 11 points, including a match-high five aces, five kills and one block.
Suxho scored nine points on three attacks, five blocks and one ace.
Middle blocker Ryan Millar (Alpine, Utah) totaled six points on four kills and two blocks. Gardner scored four points on four kills and middle blocker Russell Holmes (Fountain Valley, Calif.) added one point with a block.
Libero Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.) was credited with two digs and 26 receptions, which were 50 percent positive. Anderson had 24 receptions, which were 71 percent positive.
Sebastian Sole led Argentina with 19 points on 13 kills and six blocks. Nicolas Bruno added 12 points on 11 attacks and one block.
U.S. Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.) started Anderson and Priddy at outside hitter, Lee and Millar at middle blocker, Suxho at setter, Gardner at opposite and Lambourne at libero.
McKienzie started the third and fourth sets for Gardner. Holmes, outside hitter Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.), opposite Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.) and Riley Salmon (League City, Texas) all played as substitutes.
In the first set, Argentina held an 8-7 lead at the first technical timeout (TTO). Two straight Argentina errors later tied the score at 9-9, but the South Americans came back with two kills and scored a third point on a U.S. error to lead 12-9. Knipe called timeout and Gardner connected on a quick attack, but an attack and block from Sole put Argentina ahead 14-10. It led 16-11 at the second TTO. Argentina led 17-12 when an error and two straight Priddy aces drew the U.S. to within two at 17-15. Argentina called timeout and scored on a kill, but the U.S. got a kill from Millar, an ace from McKienzie and an Anderson attack to tie the score at 18-18. The score was still tied at 21-21 when Argentina scored on a U.S. error and added two blocks and a kill to take the set. Priddy had three aces in the set.
Argentina took an 8-5 lead at the first TTO of the second set and kept up the pressure at the net. The South Americans led 15-12 when the U.S. scored on a serving error. A Millar block and Argentina's attack error tied the score and McKienzie gave the U.S. a 16-15 lead with a block. The teams battled back and forth. Argentina led 21-20 on a U.S. serving error when Priddy scored with a kill and Anderson followed with an ace. Argentina called timeout, but responded with a hitting error. Argentina called another timeout and came back with a kill by Federico Pereyra. Lee gave the U.S. set point with an attack, but a U.S. hitting error pulled Argentina to within one and Knipe called timeout. McKienzie ended the set with an attack.
Argentina jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the third set. The U.S. came back with a block and kill by Suxho and an Anderson kill to make it 5-4. An Argentina kill made it 6-4, but the U.S. got and Anderson block and a kill and block by Lee to lead 8-6 at the first TTO. With the U.S. Men leading 9-8, it scored four straight points on attacks from Lee and McKienzie, an Argentina error and Anderson's ace to lead 13-8. The U.S. kept up its charge, leading 16-10 at the second TTO. It still led by six at 20-14 when Argentina scored three straight points on two kills and a block to pull to within three. Priddy responded with an attack and block. McKienzie scored with an attack to make it 23-17. Argentina got an attack before Lee's quick kill gave the U.S. set point at 24-18 and the U.S. won on an Argentina miscue.
The U.S. Men came out swinging in the fourth set and led 10-1 thanks to three kills by McKienzie, three from Anderson, two aces from Priddy and a Suxho block along with an Argentina error. From there, the teams battled back and forth. With the U.S. leading 20-8, Argentina put together a run with three kills and a U.S. error to pull to within eight at 20-12. The U.S. came back with a Suxho attack and three straight blocks by Lee to reach match point at 24-12. Argentina fought off the loss five times with two kills, two aces and a U.S. error before the U.S. Men won the match on McKienzie's kill.
U.S. Roster for Argentina Exhibition on April 27, 2012 at JSerra High School
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1. Matt Anderson (OH, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
2. Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3. Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
4. David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5. Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6. Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7. Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC)
8. Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9. Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Utah, BYU)
10. Riley Salmon (L, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
11. Brian Thornton (S, 6-3, San Clemente, Calif., UC Irvine)
12. Russell Holmes (MB, 6-8, Fountain Valley, Calif., BYU)
13. Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawaii)
14. Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15. Gabe Gardner (Opp, 6-8, San Clemente, Calif., Stanford)
16. Jayson Jablonsky (OH, 6-5, Yorba Linda, Calif., UC Irvine)
17. Max Holt (MB, 6-9, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State)
18. Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
19. Robert Tarr (OH, 6-6, Cape Canaveral, Fla., Long Beach State)
20. David Smith (MB, 6-7, Saugus, Calif., UC Irvine)
21. David McKienzie (Opp, 6-4, Littleton, Colo., Long Beach State)
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Defense struggles behind right-hander; Cruz belts two-run homer
BALTIMORE -- An error on the first play of the game led to a run. In the fifth, the Orioles botched a rundown that helped the Royals score again.
All in all, this just wasn't the Orioles' day.
The defensive issues hurt starter Miguel Gonzalez as did the six RBIs from Royals second baseman Omar Infante in the Orioles' 9-3 loss before a rubber-game crowd of 38,368 on Sunday afternoon at Camden Yards.
Gonzalez gave the Orioles (12-12) six good innings. He allowed four runs -- three earned -- but the defensive mixups hurt him at times and gave the Royals (12-12) a lift, something that proved too much because starter James Shields allowed only two runs on three hits in seven sharp innings.
"Can't give [Shields] any wiggle room," said Baltimore center fielder Adam Jones. "You give him a lead, he knows how to sustain it. Tip your cap to him. The song [says], 'Mama says there'll be days like this.' Sometimes you get them, you know what I mean?"
Jones made a three-base error on the game's first play to set up a run that gave the Royals a lead they never relinquished. The Gold Glove Award winner from last year had gone 142 games without an error -- the last coming on May 17, 2013.
Nick Markakis moved to first base to fill in for Chris Davis - who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique injury prior to the game -- and made an errant throw during a rundown that allowed Alcides Escobar to avoid being picked off in the fifth. There was no error on the play as Escobar didn't advance, but it kept him on the bases and he later scored on Infante's two-run double.
The Orioles pitched out on that play and couldn't get the runner. That happened one other time as Jarrod Dyson stole second in the third -- even though catcher Steve Clevenger got a pitchout -- and later scored.
"We made a couple of good decisions with pitchouts; we weren't able to execute that," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said. "Those are two, should be two free outs. Then obviously, Adam's one of the best center fielders in the game. He's been a rock for us out there. You give them those types of things that they don't earn, with Shields on the mound, that's not a good combination."
Infante's big day didn't make life any easier for the Orioles. His RBI groundout made it 1-0 in the first and a sacrifice fly scored Dyson after the stolen base in the third.
After that, Infante blasted a two-run double in the fifth off Gonzalez before hitting a two-run homer against Evan Meek in a four-run seventh that put Kansas City up, 8-2. Infante drove in the first six runs and finished the day 2-for-3 -- matching his career high with six RBIs.
Infante also did it last September with the Tigers -- against Shields.
"It was a great day for me," Infante said. "I'm happy because that has not happened too many times for a player. It was a great day for the team. I've been working hard in the cage. The last couple of days, I hit a lot of fly balls. I don't like that, I want to drive the ball."
The Orioles didn't drive the ball much against Shields. They got two infield singles and a Nelson Cruz two-run homer and nothing else. Cruz's two-run shot in the sixth ended a streak of 40 2/3 innings without a homer in Baltimore for the Orioles, whose only other run came when Markakis scored on a Greg Holland wild pitch in the ninth. They finished with five hits overall and dropped two of three games in this series.
"[Shields] had like two or three secondary pitches," Cruz said. "Basically, most of the time, he's always on top of his game. Today was no different."
The Orioles get a well-timed day off on Monday before facing the Pirates at home on Tuesday. Baltimore will be making a move to fill Davis' spot on the 25-man roster, but Jones said he's not going to complain about the injuries and problems of this first month.
"There are going to be injuries -- that's why you have a 40-man roster," Jones said. "That's why you have guys in the Minor Leagues. Now, you have guys that are backups. You never know what could happen. You've got to make the adjustments and no crying in sports."


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For the first time, Earth Hour will extend to the International Space Station, where ESA astronaut and WWF ambassador André Kuipers will keep watch over our planet as the lights switch off on 31 March, sharing photos and live commentary of his experience.
Since inception in the city of Sydney, Australia, in 2007, Earth Hour has become the world's largest voluntary action highlighting climate change and the need for sustainability.
In 2011, 5251 cities took part, reaching 1.8 billion people in 135 countries across all seven continents.
This year, Earth Hour will take place at 20:30–21:30, at participants' local time, on Saturday, 31 March, and the event will be observed from space by André on the Space Station.
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"There is no better way to raise awareness for the future of the most beautiful planet in the universe," says André.
"Working to understand our planet is what ESA does every day, and taking part in Earth Hour enables people to join us in this commitment."
Everyone is invited to join Earth Hour in a symbolic switching off of lights as a way to remind all of us to take care of our home planet's limited resources.
Earth Hour 2012 official video
Orbiting WWF ambassador
During his six-month PromISSe mission, André is serving as ambassador for the WWF Earth Hour and will use his unique vantage point in space to draw attention to the need to reduce the increasingly large footprint of humankind on our planet.
During the mission, André will film and photograph WWF projects under way at locations such as the Zambezi, Borneo and the North Pole.
The cooperation also highlights ESA's long-standing role in delivering crucial Earth data to scientists and policy-makers worldwide.
ESA keeps watch over planet Earth
The Agency's programmes of Solar System science, Earth science and direct climate monitoring all contribute to the factual knowledge needed for looking after our 'spaceship planet Earth'.
Increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, melting polar ice and decreasing rain forest and vegetation coverage are all part of ESA's climate change and environmental monitoring programmes.
All of these are influenced by humanity's increasing demand for energy. Earth observation data contribute to improving management of renewables as well as providing practical benefits, such as helping to determine where to site solar and wind power plants.
Earth Hour 2012: the challenge
This year, Earth Hour has developed a social-media-based 'I Will If You Will' campaign to inspire people all over the world to adopt urgently needed sustainability practises.
Nathi Mzilenzi, a young secondary-school boy from Swaziland, organised Earth Hour in his town Shimunye (population 5633) in 2010 when he was 15 years old. This year, he will solicit several of Swaziland's big game parks to issue an 'I Will If You Will' challenge to Thembelisha Preparatory School: if the students clear the main road of litter three times a year, the parks will provide educational tours for the students.
You can accept and make your own Earth Hour challenges at youtube.com/earthhour and follow Earth Hour's news stories at facebook.com/earthhour and twitter.com/earthhour.
Follow astronaut André Kuipers
For regular updates from orbit and for reports on Earth Hour on 31 March, follow @Astro_Andre in Twitter or access:
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The Spencer R. Atkinson Library of Applied Anatomy and the P&S Comparative Anatomy skull collections are open to research by all qualified personnel. At the present time, all previous external loans have been recalled by University of the Pacific. Only limited future external loans will be considered. Loans will be assessed on their scientific merit, with priority given to maintaining the integrity of the collections.
All loan requests must be submitted in writing on institutional letterhead and addressed to:
Atkinson Collection, Center for Dental History and Craniofacial Study (CDHCS)
University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
155 Fifth Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
A report of research findings must be provided to the Curator at the conclusion of a research loan regardless of whether or not a formal publication results.
Imaging Restrictions: Loaned specimens may be CT scanned, photographed, X-rayed, videotaped or otherwise imaged only if separate permission is granted in advance.
The following information must be provided in research loan requests submitted by dental school faculty and by scholars and institutions outside of University of the Pacific:
A portion of the skull collections are available to faculty of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry for teaching Selective classes or for short-term demonstrations in the classroom or laboratory setting. These are usually one- to two-day loans, but may be longer depending on need. On the day of the loan, the faculty member wishing to borrow specimens for class use purposes will be required to read and sign CDHCS's Faculty Teaching/Demonstration Loan form that contains the following: Instructor information: name, phone extension and e-mail address, class title and brief description, approx. class size; Specimen information: specimen catalogue number(s), juvenile or adult specimen, pre- and post-loaned condition of each specimen; Loan information: beginning and ending loan date(s), CDHCS loan approval and approval date, loan return date, brief summaries of specimen care and handling guidelines, and acknowledgement of conditions governing loans. The Faculty Teaching/Demonstration Loan form serves as a means of efficient recordkeeping for CDHCS.
Loans are not made to students. Students wishing to conduct research involving specimens from the skull collections must do so at CDHCS where the collections are housed.
A completed AAM Standard Facility Report (available for purchase on the AAM website: (under "Bookstore") is required. The following information must be described in the exhibit loan request:
Loans are not made for traveling exhibit purposes.
The borrowing of specimens for commercial or business for-profit use is limited to those projects that result in products of educational, research, or otherwise scientific value. No products incorporating or based on the borrowed specimens shall be produced without individualized contract document development and licensing approval by University of the Pacific. (See "Commercial/Business Use and Images" section for specific policy regarding images of specimens from the skull collections.) To initiate the loan procedure, the following information must be described in the commercial use loan request:
Ten specimens will be the maximum loaned at any one time. Loan requests subsequent to loan of the initial ten specimens will not be automatically granted and require submission of a new loan request. Rare specimens from the collections will not be loaned under any circumstances. Loans are not made internationally.
Loans are not made to individuals. Loans are made to non-profit, educational institutions for educational and scholarly purposes. If an individual researcher is affiliated with a museum, the loan agreement must be signed by the Director or Registrar of the receiving institution. If the individual researcher is affiliated with an academic department, the agreement must be signed by the department chairperson.
Specimens loaned by CDHCS may not be used for any purposes other than that agreed upon. Specimens may not be lent by the Borrower or individual researcher to a third party without the written permission of CDHCS.
All non-teaching loans require a minimum of two months to process from the time that approval is granted and a final list of specimens is determined. Teaching loan requests should be submitted at least three weeks in advance.
The Borrower is responsible for the cost of insuring all borrowed specimens (and skull boxes used for transport) from the time they leave CDHCS until the time they are returned. Prior to releasing specimens for loan, CDHCS must receive from the Borrower a Memorandum and Certificate of Insurance from a fine arts insurance policy showing wall-to-wall coverage subject to standard exclusions with no deductible. Insurance coverage through the University of the Pacific is not available for purchase by the Borrower.
A Borrower who wishes to insure objects under their own insurance coverage should submit a copy of their fine arts insurance policy listing any deductibles and exclusions for review by the University of the Pacific Office of Risk Management. This information should be submitted when the formal loan request is made.
The Certificate of Insurance must show the value of each specimen to be insured for loss or damage as follows: adult, juvenile or in utero/newborn cranium or mandible, or both - $3000; cranium or mandible, or both, of a specimen exhibiting a pathological or anomalous condition (as determined by the CDHCS Curator) — $5000. The Borrower will be charged for any damage to specimens (see below) incurred during the loan period, including fragmentation of teeth, breakage of bone, and any other form of alteration of the specimens from their original loaned condition. Damage fees will be assessed between $50 - $200 per specimen per incident, based on the severity of the damage and time required for repair by CDHCS staff.
CDHCS reserves the right to recall the loan for any reason and requires return of the recalled loan within three weeks.
The method of transportation of loaned skulls is by hand carry only. The individual researcher, or a designated courier (CDHCS staff, or a professional courier approved by CDHCS and University of the Pacific), will hand carry the skulls to their destination. Each skull will be packed by CDHCS personnel in a loaned skull box with appropriate packing materials prior to transport. The skull boxes and packing material should be stored in appropriate facilities for preservation. The researcher will repack loans in the same or similar material. If a CDHCS staff member or outside professional is chosen as the courier, all courier expenses, including airline tickets, lodging, courier fee (for supervising unpacking, mounting, installation, de-installation, and repacking), and any other unforeseen expenditures will be paid by the Borrower. At the designated destination, the researcher will make arrangements necessary for storage of the loaned skulls in a secured room prior to and after use.
The individual researcher will protect loans from mishandling, dirt, insects, fire, theft, and extreme variations in light, temperature and humidity at all times. Loans will be handled only by the researcher and experienced professional assistants. Specimen handling will be kept to a minimum. The researcher and assistants will comply with all special handling instructions required by CDHCS in the Specimen Handling Guidelines. The researcher will not clean, repair or alter a loaned specimen (see below). CDHCS reserves the right to inspect the installation and/or use of specimens at any time.
For exhibit purposes, specimens must be displayed in closed, locked cases. For research or commercial purposes, specimens must be placed in closed, locked cases, so as not to be visible when in storage.
Regardless of who is responsible, if a borrowed specimen is damaged or lost while in transit, during unpacking or packing, when being examined, measured, photographed, CT scanned, videotaped, or X-rayed, during installation or de-installation of a display, or while on display, the event must be reported immediately by telephone, fax or e-mail to the CDHCS Museum Curator. If pieces of teeth or bone are broken off the specimen, every effort must be made to recover those pieces and return them safely to CDHCS along with the specimen. The researcher may not carry out repairs without the permission of the CDHCS Museum Curator. Should any incident occur with regard to the borrowed specimen, whether or not damage is apparent, the event must be reported immediately and in writing to CDHCS.
No marker, pencil, pen, paint or other marks of any kind may be made on the specimens during measuring, photographing, scanning, videotaping, mounting or installing. No tape, museum wax, dental wax, glue, nails, screws, staples, wires or other materials may be placed on or into the specimens.
If exhibited, the specimen label should include the following credit line: "Spencer R. Atkinson Library of Applied Anatomy, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California" accompanied by the specimen's catalogue number.
While on display, specimens may be photographed for use within the exhibition space itself or for Condition reports. Permission for any other use, such as a publication, or printed or electronic promotional materials (i.e., posters, postcards, booklets, photographs, etc.), or items bearing those images (i.e., gift shop mugs, key chains, etc.), must be received in writing from CDHCS. If the researcher receives permission to make photographs for the purpose of an electronic or print publication or publicity, or item of merchandise, CDHCS requests one set of labeled photos and items for its archives. Photography by the general public is not allowed. Subjecting objects to any artificial or natural light beyond that agreed upon for display purposes requires separate permission from the CDHCS.
If a publication accompanies the exhibition or results from research, CDHCS requests two copies for its archives. CDHCS also requests copies of promotional materials that contain its specimens. If published, the specimen caption should include the following credit line: "Spencer R. Atkinson Library of Applied Anatomy, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California" accompanied by the specimen's catalogue number. A report of research findings must be provided to CDHCS at the conclusion of a loan made for research purposes regardless of whether or not a formal publication results.
Following consideration of the initial loan request by the CDHCS Curator, and approval by the Museum Chairperson and Administration representative, the Borrower and individual researcher they represent will be notified of the approval, in writing, and provided with an invoice for administrative fees and related costs, if any. An itemized list of specimen insurance values will be included within the letter. Once the Borrower has complied with loan agreement conditions, and provided a Memorandum and Certificate of Insurance, the loan agreement will be signed by all parties. Once the loan agreement form is signed, no additions to the specimen list are permitted.
In addition to possible formal loan agreement documentation, on the day of the loan the researcher will sign an appropriate Loan Form that will contain, depending on which type of loan, some portion of the following information: specimen catalogue number(s); value of specimen(s); insuring party; researcher's name, phone number, affiliation and email address; brief description of the purpose of loan; proposed means of transport; anticipated date of return; age of each specimen; loaned condition of each specimen (see Loan Condition Report below); brief summaries of specimen care and handling guidelines, and acknowledgement of conditions governing loans. The Loan Form serves as a means of efficient recordkeeping for CDHCS.
A Loan Condition Report will be provided by the CDHCS Museum Curator within the Loan Form, at the time the loan is processed. The report will include documentation of the loaned condition of each specimen, including damaged and/or missing areas of the skull and dentition, and congenital conditions. Any changes to the conditions noted by the researcher should be reported immediately and in writing. CDHCS may require interim Loan Condition Reports in certain cases. Unless the researcher gives notice within ten working days after receipt of the loan specifying any defect in, or other objection to, the provided Loan Condition Report, the researcher agrees that it shall be conclusively presumed that the researcher has fully inspected the specimens and acknowledged that they are in the condition specified in the Loan Condition Report.
Loans are generally made for a maximum of six months. Requests for renewal must be made in writing to the Curator and received 30 days before the expiration of the loan. The loan will be reviewed by the Curator, Museum Committee, and Administration representative if more than two renewal requests are submitted.
The researcher agrees to return the loan only to the CDHCS Curator, by the date specified in the signed loan agreement, unless other arrangements are agreed to in advance by CDHCS.
Research and exhibit loans are not subject to the administrative Loan Handling fee. Commercial use loans are subject to the administrative Loan Handling fee and will be charged a flat rate of $200 per specimen borrowed. This fee covers the cost of locating specimens, producing a Loan Condition report, processing forms, and packing, receiving and returning specimens to storage. Additional fees apply to commercial use loans that result in product development and distribution, as indicated in the Production of Images section.
Once a formal loan request has been received from a non-UOP researcher, and review by CDHCS staff has begun, if the loan request is cancelled, withdrawn or postponed indefinitely by the researcher, a Loan Request Cancellation fee of $50 will be charged to the Borrower, whether the loan request was made on behalf of a prospective research project, exhibit or for commercial use. In addition, should the commercial use Borrower cancel a loan request after a cost, such as the Loan Handling fee, has been incurred by CDHCS on behalf of the Borrower, the Borrower is responsible for that cost.
In the event of any conflict between this agreement and any forms of the Borrower, the terms of this agreement shall be controlling.


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Oct. 1, 2013
Jeff Lukken, mayor of LaGrange for 16 years, has been named the new Director of
Graduate and Degree Completion Programs at LaGrange College. He will be joining
the staff Oct. 14.
College president Dan McAlexander said he is excited about the level of expertise
and experience Lukken brings to the position.
"Jeff Lukken has proven throughout his long career as a public servant that he
is a thoughtful and responsible man of integrity," he said. "His knowledge of LaGrange
and Troup County will be invaluable as we strive to fulfill our mission of transforming
the lives of our students and our community."
Provost David Garrison said Lukken will spearhead an expansion of what was previously
known as Evening College, as well other areas.
"Some of his duties will include developing additional online and graduate courses,
certification programs, degree-completion programs and continuing-education courses."
Dr. Garrison is excited about the skills Lukken brings not only to the college,
but also to the community.
"Jeff will be able to help us interact with business and community leaders to
determine the educational needs of LaGrange, Troup County and the region," he said.
"That will help us figure out how we can better respond to those needs."
Lukken, whose mayoral term ends in January 2014, earned an accounting degree from
Notre Dame and a law degree from the University of Georgia. He is a member of the
Georgia Bar.
The mayor has served on many local and state boards including the Governor's Information
and Technology Task Force, the Governor's Rural Development Council and Georgia's
Water Planning Council.
Lukken was named one of the "100 Most Influential Georgians" by Georgia Trend
Magazine, and has received awards such as the Executive Leadership Award from Government
Executive Magazine and Rotarian of the Year from the LaGrange Rotary Club.
Under his leadership as mayor, LaGrange received the Intelligent City of the Year
Award from the World Teleport Association, the Executive Leadership Award from
Government Executive Magazine, City of Excellence Award from the Georgia Municipal
Association, Innovation Award Finalist from Harvard University JFK School of Government,
and the Innovator Award from Southern Growth Policies Board.
Lukken calls his new job in higher education an "excellent opportunity."
"I'm thrilled that I will be able to continue to help make an impact on people's
lives – not just the students, but the community as well," he said.
But there is another reason he's excited about working at the college.
"We are truly blessed to be the home of an institution that is consistently one
of the highest ranked colleges in the Southeast by U.S. News & World Report,
as well as Georgia's oldest private college, " he said. "It's a dream job to work
with President Dan McAlexander and some of the most respected, creative and dedicated
professionals in the South."
Lukken is married to Cindy Lukken, who earned her master's degree in education
at LaGrange College. She is a teacher at Franklin Forest Elementary School and
has taught in the Troup County school system for 21 years. The Lukkens have three
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Hello to everyone. I have a problem to which i cannot find any answers. I tried to google it but i didn't found anything which could help me.
So i have this small sequence of code:
class class1 { private int value; public class1(){ this.value = 10; } public int getValue(){ return this.value; } public int getAnotherValue(auxiliar aux) { return aux.visit(this); } public void setValue( int value) { this.value = value; } } class class2 extends class1 { public class2() { this.setValue(20); } } class auxiliar { public int visit ( class1 c1) { System.out.println("not here"); return c1.getValue(); } public int visit ( class2 c2 ) { System.out.println("here"); return c2.getValue(); } } public class Main { public static void main ( String[] args) { class2 c2 = new class2(); auxiliar aux = new auxiliar(); System.out.println(c2.getAnotherValue(aux)); } }
the output is the following:
not here
I would like it to be:
I noticed that when i copy the getAnotherValue(...) to class2 everything works as i want. But i don't think that's a smart approach. Also i think the problem comes from using 'this' in class1, getAnotherValue(...). But i don't know how it should be better to solve it.
What amazes me the most is the fact that if i add System.out.println(this.getClass().getName()); in the getAnotherValue(...) method the output is class2.