text:
- Simon Khuvis
- Brooklyn, NY
- United States
Student B.S. Engineering, Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art
This conversation is closed.
How can computer models help us build intuition?
The use of visual diagrams to explain and understand difficult concepts is as old as history itself, but in the twentieth century, for the first time, engineers and scientists were able to enlist the help of computational tools to represent systems with greater clarity and detail. While computers, with the right peripherals, are able to present data to all the senses, in two or three dimensions and through time, perhaps their greatest pedagogical virtue is their interactivity. People learn by doing: young children internalize Newton's Laws long before their first formal physics class by manipulating the world around them. Computers offer the promise of similar interactivity for systems which are less readily accessible, or even entirely esoteric. In my Bioelectricity class, for example, we have been using computer simulations of the complicated Hodgkin-and-Huxley membrane equations to gain insight into neural reactions to various experimental stimuli. How can computer models be used to learn, understand and ultimately build intuition about systems in nature and science?
James Patten
Feb 15 2012: A challenge inherent in using computer models to build intuition is that often the computer models themselves can be built on faulty intuition. For example, a simulation like SimCity is based on a set of assumptions about what motivates people and makes them happy. It's difficult to build a successful city in that game without embracing and internalizing those underlying assumptions. This can be dangerous because of the power of these interactive computer models as learning tools. While computer models can be a powerful way to build intuition, there are generally no safeguards to ensure that the intuition they help build is actually valid.
- +5
Feb 15 2012: That is an excellent point. Alan Wolf, a professor of physics at my college, published an article about electromagnetic field line diagrams and the faulty assumptions on which they are based. These often computer-generated graphics are used to teach countless numbers of students electromagnetics every year.
You can find the paper here: http://www.physics.emory.edu/~weeks/lab/papers/wolf-ajp96.pdf
Feb 16 2012: cool! go alan, go alan...its ya birthdayFeb 16 2012: I agree James. Often someone designing a simulation has to make simplifying assumptions, and it can lead to a misalignment between what actually happens, and what is shown to happen in the simulation. However, if you can compare the simulation against raw data and there is a strong correlation, then the construction of a simulation may give you some insight into the mathematical properties of the phenomena you are simulating, even if you can't articulate those phenomena explicitly using a mathematical model.
However, you do really need to ensure that you are thoughtful in your use, and you don't assume that what you have provided is an accurate measure of reality; you need to check.
Feb 21 2012: David,
I agree with your point and would like to expand on it. As you state, "you don't assume that what you have provided is an accurate measure of reality." I believe one would need a pretty solid basis of certain material before using simulations. The solid basis would allow one to have an intuitive understanding by interpreting the material "with a grain of salt".
Sometimes these models aren't the best way to have an intuitive understanding. For example, when talking about having an intuitive understanding with science, lab work and hands on work lets you see exactly how much of an assumption you must make. Lab work lets you see how a real life application can lead to different results than expected. I believe the struggle of hands on work can lead to a better understanding than just a computer model.
Howard Yee
Feb 17 2012: On another note, intuition on any level may be bad. More times than not, one would have to dive deeper and understand the roots of what one is trying to make a conclusion from intuition, and by then, the conclusion is not based on intuition anymore, it's based on experience and knowledge.
- +2
For example, I've had someone ask me where they can get an ethernet "y-splitter". They wanted to share their network connection by using a y-adapter for ethernet. Intuition from other devices (rca, bnc, stereo, etc) tells us we can do this. One may argue, "of course!, networking is complex and it requires two way communication, so of course you can't split the cable that easily". But, before ethernet, there was thicknet, which was essentially one giant coaxial cable shared by multiple computers, yet they can do two-way comm. (so with thicknet, you can use a y-splitter). Rather, one needs to know how ethernet protocol works. One would have to understand how it works before they can conclude that these mystical ethernet y-splitters do not exist. However, even after having that knowledge, one cannot use intuition to construct their own network hub. Ok, say they learn how network protocols work, they still cannot construct their own network hub, they need to learn about signal propagation to know that certain long wires need to be in twisted pairs. One can find similar kinds of issues with any topic of study.
We may say intuition is useful, but to me, it's not any better than a coin toss (that is unless you have more knowledge, but by then it's not intuition)Feb 17 2012: What is needed is some level of wikilike interaction with the model, then, it sounds like, a 'backstage' or a way to tag stuff where people can communicate their doubts or maybe in a more formal circumstance discrepancies between what is observed and what's modeled, so that this data can drive the creation of new models.Feb 21 2012: James,
While what you and Simon are saying about simulations incorrectly portraying the information may be somewhat correct, the overall point of them is to simulate, not give a 100% accurate representation. It's this simplification that allows us to develop intuition for such things, since our minds can have a hard time building such complicated models on their own. Using the example of Professor Wolf's paper on electric field lines, we all admit that the current diagrams are flawed. But it's these flawed pictures that help us gain intuition of how electric fields act in general, and we can then extend this understanding to a full three dimensional picture of electric forces and fields. I think as long as we remember not to take a simulation to be the reality, they can be an invaluable tool.
Sophie Rand
Feb 16 2012: I hate a love/hate relationship with the fact that when you code/program anything, the program will do exactly what you told it to, even if that's not what you meant it to do.
- +3
what's exciting about this is that if you've done everything syntactically correctly and you still see something you didn't initially expect, you're forced to change up your understanding of whatever it is you are modeling, thereby developing (correct) intuition for how some system or mechanism works.
for say, the hodgkin huxley model which we just learned, the equations that govern it may not mean anything to us in terms of visualizing how the equations behave and how they act dynamically, but when you turn that into a model, you can actually get a clear picture of what's going on. also if you have a generally correct intuition for the characteristics of a dynamic model, turning that into a computer model can help to point out nuances that you didn't initially think of...
James Patten
Feb 15 2012: When it comes to using computers to build intuition and learn about our world, I completely agree that the key factor is interactivity. The young child who learns about gravity by knocking a vase off of a table is essentially performing a science experiment. She has a feeling that maybe something interesting will happen if she hits the vase, and then gives it a try and observes the results. The key thing that makes this type of experiment so effective is the continuous, immediate sensory feedback we get from our environment.
- +3
One of the most powerful things about interactive computational simulation is the ability to perform these same sorts of experiments on all kinds of systems that we can't normally directly manipulate with our hands. But for this type of interactivity to be most successful as a learning tool, its feedback has to be immediate and engage the senses in a rich way. WIthout this rich, immediate feedback, people have a much harder time understanding and internalizing causal relationships.
Here's something I built to explore how these ideas could be used to teach kids about chemistry:
http://pattenstudio.com/projects/chemFeb 15 2012: I heard about this on NPR the other day. I think it's really cool. It's one way computers are learning about us, and in turn they are teaching us about ourselves:
This might not be exactly what you're looking for, but maybe it will spur some ideas...Feb 21 2012: It seems to me that the best applications of computer models are when people use them to compliment their own cognitive strengths to solve problems. Take the structure and and function of proteins, for example: Humans are able to sequence proteins, and with this sequence, have developed a number of tools for solving for the structure. All of these tools require massive numerical optimization problems, which computers are best at. But once you have an idea of the structure of the protein, how do you figure out if it makes sense biologically, or how it works?
This is where many researchers see the problem as one that people must solve, with imagination and intuition based on years of experience and knowledge of how atoms and molecules tend to move. At Weill-Cornell Medical college, Prof. Jason Banfelder has build "The Cave," a room outfitted with screens covering the ceiling, floor, and three walls, used in conjunction with a supercomputer. Large amounts of funding have been poured into this project which serves simply as an advanced visualization tool, with which researchers can visualize protein structures to gain intuition about reactivity and function of different biological entities.
This is this first really cool use of advanced visualization that I can think of. What other cool uses can you think of?Feb 20 2012: Just like Simon described the use of the Hodgkin-Huxley membrane equation simulator in our Bioelectricity class, I have been using computer software such as Autodesk Robot and Revit in my Civil Engineering classes in order to build intuition on models of buildings and bridges. Although these structures are not necessarily "systems in nature" as Simon described, and are instead man-made, using computer models are invaluable tools to analyze the forces and loads in the structure. By applying seismic, wind, dead or live loads on the beams and columns of the model, we can correctly simulate the effect of these loads on the building as if it was actually standing. Computer models have been able to oversimplify our everyday lives, especially as engineers, whether it is simulating equations - as Simon stated, or simulating the effect of an earthquake on a building. The most useful aspect of computers is that they can give us insight on many physical properties whether we encounter them in real life or not. Gravity might be easy to experiment with in real life, while something like membrane potential is not. As technology and modeling techniques advance, we can further our knowledge of science and nature around us.
Feb 21 2012: Thank you for your insight, Steven. I think that even though engineering applications are not natural per se, we could still call them "systems of nature" because the governing principals of physics (i.e. the equations which your CAD programs are simulating) are the ones that exist in nature. You are just providing a specific set of starting conditions.
It is interesting that you say that this software is oversimplifying our lives as engineers, and that programs can simply give you the right answers when it comes to simulations of load-bearing structures. Do you think that perhaps, in this case, computers have replaced the need for human intuition in the field?
Feb 21 2012: Computer modeling has become a requirement of almost all walks of life and as Steven mentioned, you expect to have this software interaction as an engineering student. I don't think the software undermines or replaces the intuition in the field but rather helps build it (I'll add a caveat here and say, if used correctly. What I mean by this is actually sitting down to understand why it is that a program might give you the results it is giving you.). For example, once we were asked to design an exercise machine for a class and model it in Solidworks. I started out with pen and paper to help clarify an idea and the program helped further, even just with the visualization of objects in space (Oh, you can't attach this limb here because when it rotates it will impact the main frame, etc). Just like ball-and-stick models for organic chemistry were introduced as tools, computer modeling is simply another tool that people can implement in both trying to explain a concept or solve a problem.
Feb 21 2012: I have mixed feelings towards the use of computer simulations because I feel that the oversimplification idea that was mentioned leads to the plugging in numbers into a black box and receiving a number at the other end which is meant to have some kind of significance. However, for me, if one doesn't know the specifications of the computer model exactly, it could lead to drastic mistakes especially when considering a building. For example, I had to do energy calculations on an organic molecule in different 3-dimensional geometries using a program called Spartan. There were several different energy calculations that the program could perform each with its own assumptions and each used preferentially for specified conditions. However, in that case we were just told which calculation to run and therefore I gained no insight into how exactly the calculation was performed. On the other hand for a Neuroscience class that I took I had to write a program modeling a firing neuron. In this case I had to personally input and understand each line of code and all of the mathematics which did indeed give me a greater understanding and intuition for how the system worked.Feb 17 2012: On the notion of intuition: this is troubling in that it implies a layer of reasoning that is hidden from consciousness and is often associated with metaphysical connotations.
By definition, intuition is knowledge without inference or reason yet from a neuroscience perspective it follows that such knowledge does not spontaneously manifest but rather is the product of cognitive processes, which are themselves a product of neural circuit function. I would think that rather than propagating and being reliant on "intuition" and it's perceived benefits we should aim to understand the underlying cognitive processes that yield superior understanding compared with traditional reasoning approaches.
Feb 17 2012: I tend to agree, although I think that having a part of the mind which you're not conscious of is probably necessary to reduce overhead in thinking about things - like the concept of data hiding in computer science... I think when people talk about intuition they're really talking about things like inferring from pattern recognition or by analogy, as well as rules which they've learned and then internalized and incorporated into their perceptions and judgements and are no longer aware that they're incorporating into their decisions, but which ineffably seem to make their decisions "better" than someone else's on a subject. I've heard people talk about "developing your intuition on a topic" and a lot of times they bring up analogies to think about (like the water pump analogy with electricity). I also remember a study in which a complex formula predicted the next position of a dot on a screen, and you'd get ten dollars if you could reliably predict where the dot would land next after a while, and $100 if you could explain how you were able to predict it. Participants were able to learn where the dot would land next, and so could a neural net, but they were unable to put their understanding into words - they didn't have privileged enough access to their own brains to trace their thought processes. Being conscious of your thoughts seems to be a higher level mode and I think a lot of the details are hidden from us because it was simply never to our adaptive advantage to be aware of them.
Simon Khuvis
Feb 17 2012: I would definitely agree with November's assessment, but specifically to address your concern over becoming overly reliant on intuition to understand complex processes, I would say that an intuitive grasp of a certain concept can help immensely in the creative process. For example, I am currently working on a device to harness energy from ocean waves. While equations exist describing hydrostatic and hydrodynamic situations of all imaginable kinds, I've found it much more useful to rely on my intuitive grasp of fluid physics as a jumping-off point and then to go back and quantitatively analyze any new improvement. While I do know some people who like to fiddle with equations as their preferred means of understanding a given subject, I would wager to say that they are in the minority when it comes to their chosen method of learning.
- +3
The brain is an inherently stochastic organ -- in fact, computer models show that without a healthy dose of noise, neurons would only be able to respond in a nearly on-off fashion to graded stimuli. That noise, in combination with population-averaging effects, allows for the generation of a graded, smooth output in response to varying stimuli. While it might be uncomfortable to accept any level of randomness in our thinking, I would argue that that this is necessary for any real innovation to take place. As Albert Einstein said: "imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world."
Sue Cook
Feb 16 2012: I think the key here, is the interactivity and pertinently, the instant feedback a computer modelling can give. However, a computer program is only ever as good as the programmer that wrote it.
- +1
Yu-An Chen
Feb 16 2012: Computer models are a great tool to visualize abstract information or theory. Scientists with computer modeling tools can make bold assumptions and let the computer to run the simulation to see the assumption's feasibility. Science continues to progress, its complexity has developed in such great depths that it is almost impossible to detach oneself from utilizing any computer modeling.Feb 22 2012: I am thinking that intuition can help build computer models.
- +1
Comment deleted
Joanna Cruz
Feb 21 2012: Hi Bridget
- +1
I completely agree with you that we need to trust our intuitions provided that we figure out how to increase our intuitions. Increasing our intuition can come from rigorously struggling and studying concepts and making familiar connections through analogies and simulations. This should be a constant learning and growth process.
I feel like intuition is something that should be developed and nurtured early on in life through education in schools and homes. Families and educators should feel compelled to insure that children grasp full understanding of concepts whether it is through computer models or through some other means of teaching concepts so as to increase intuition.Feb 18 2012: There is no question as to the benefits of intuition (and imagination) as a faculty for connecting dots in non-canonical ways that reveal novel and/or deeper understanding. What I think is important and useful is the ability to model the process of intuition and this we would have trouble performing without a grasp of its underlying mechanisms. As November suggests, this process involves parsing and comparing the abovementioned dots with historical knowledge that may not be necessarily related - possibly entirely unrelated - in order to achieve a superior understanding. I am personally doubtful of the brain's stochasticity and the signals that presently are interpreted as noise may in the near future be found to exhibit an ordered pattern.Feb 17 2012: (i get to the point at the end - guaranteed)
you ask "how can we gain insight" and later you mention intuition as the cognitive skill you seek to acquire. ill assume you mean the action of grasping something .in some languages the word learning also means taking or catching. if this is indeed what you meant i would like to define it in another way as well. intuition is what we have when we are committed to the whole. it is when our perspective of a system is as broad as possible.
the model should always be a system because reality is. but what would be a model worth studying? one idea could be a machine that is man made, but than we would miss out on all the juicy reality we left outside of it.
i think the best way to have intuition for something is to be immersed in it, and than fully communicate it through another system that is rich. the distance between the two is always mind blowing like learning a new language. the two systems are the same yet different.
to be more concrete, as for science class, i know mostly this. i wouldnt start with asking what a computer can do, i would ask what is the thing that needs grasping and also "what is it like to grasp it". i would treat the model like a game and different parts of the system like "stories" or characters with a biography. "game" and "story" should be regarded broadly.
if you know the system well enough to teach it you will get the tone of the stories right and the feel of game. if you are only discovering the system this would make a thinking exercise in empathy. im sure there is a special place in the world for ppl who identify with scientific factors. anyway thank you for this question.
Andrew Tam
Feb 20 2012: Hey Shani,
- +1
I like the analogy you have made between model and story: we really need to understand each "character," and their "biographies" in order to create a successful "story."
The model is helpful because it allows us to put the story on paper. Because some models can have so many variables, it often gets confusing, and difficult to remember relationships between things. The model helps us build this intuition because it organizes all of our thoughts - its like writing the story on paper, as opposed to recalling it from memory all of the time.
We no longer risk getting lost in our thoughts as often because we have put them all into the model. The program helps by automating one step of our thinking process so that we may focus on another, and further our intuition or understanding of the problem at hand. Assuming that we have put the proper work and preparation into the model, I believe that models are certainly beneficial in developing intuition.
S Lam
Feb 17 2012: Not sure if this question is appropriate but why would we want computers to have intuition? Why can't computer advancements aim at being better tools to us, humans who have intuition and not try to supersede us? Isn't the goal of making tools (including technological ones) is to make our lives and our existence on earth better and less destructive?
- 0
Harnsowl Ko
Feb 20 2012: Hi S Lam,
- +2
The issue isn't that we need computers to have intuition. It is so that we can use technology in order to develop our own intuition. If you watch this TED talk about how complexity leads to simplicity: http://www.ted.com/talks/eric_berlow_how_complexity_leads_to_simplicity.html , you'll see that breaking down complex models is actually less cumbersome than originally thought. However, what is important is that Eric Berlow has had multiple dealings with such issues so that he has developed an intuitive sense as to where patterns may emerge. This intuition definitely wasn't something that he one day woke up; it is something that was developed over time. And he wasn't alone on stage; he used technology to map out the web of complexities. We do not need computers to have intuition; we simply need them to provide us with models that simplify complex ideas so that we develop a certain feel, an intuition, regarding the topic in order to make our lives like you said better and less destructive.Feb 16 2012: I never finished it, but this is the beginning of a classroom simulation, relying on the notion that knowledge is transferred between different students in the room (or between the teachers in the room and the students).
There is a lot of work that would need to be done to work on this simulation (it has some pretty serious bugs at this point). For example, it ignores the idea that given the right conditions, students can spontaneously discover ideas on their own (without relying on outside information necessarily) and the variables related to transmission of knowledge are incomplete. It is an unfinished attempt to look at information transfer theory as it would apply to education, and to see if we can gain any insights as to appropriate arrangements of classes (and pedagogical styles) based purely on information theory.
Obviously, I'm sharing this example as a sample of something we could attempt to use the power of computing to solve (whether we would be successful is entirely a different matter).
Andrew Kiang
Feb 18 2012: Hey David, I think this is an interesting way to try and apply information theory using a computer model. I can imagine a simulation like this helping a teacher build intuition in how they should position themselves and students in a classroom. In the related talk about complexity leading to simplicity, Berlow talks about use of good visualization tools and embracing complexity to try and find better, simpler answers to problems. I see a simulation such as yours as an example of what Berlow is talking about: trying to define simpler, adjustable variables to solve the complex problem of how to best teach in a classroom.Feb 19 2012: This is a really neat simulation, thank you for sharing. I have studied information theory mostly from a coding theory point of view and have never really thought about it in a social setting. Personally, this simulation definitely helps me gain intuition about the topic of information theory. When studying error-correction techniques (for a communication channel) I often lose sight of the overall goal of trying to increase throughput and quantify the transmission of information and get too caught up in the math. This model has shown me that a mathematical model just as complex as the ones I've studied can be explained to somebody with no a priori knowledge of information theory through a computer simulation of students absorbing knowledge in a classroom setting.Feb 16 2012: Intellect and intuition seem diametrically opposed.
- +1
Intellect is limited.
Intuition is boundless.
Left brain/Right brain in simplistic terms.
Intuition largely (if not entirely) depends on dropping any rational/analytical/linear approach.
It seems to me that computer models (or technology in general) can help us test the validity of our hunches or intuition.
The phone rings - "Oh hi, how are you? I was just thinking about you."
Technology confirms a connection between individuals that seems to be based on intuition.
Perhaps this validation of our intuition will allow us to trust and use it more.
Do you choose between your head or your heart? Do we have to choose? Maybe we can have both.
We live in a fundamentally left brain/right-handed world. This has lead to a 'civilization' in crisis, in a severe state of imbalance.Perhaps technology can bolster our innate intuitional abilities and help us as a species to become more human again..
That said, I realize I may be misinterpreting the crux of the ambiguously worded premise of this debate.
I am interested in technology in the service of human kind - in using these models to help in building intuition in human beings, in human hearts.
Looking at some of the comments below (a few of which admittedly went right over my head) perhaps you are talking about building intuition in machines.
If that's the case then we are more lost than I thought.
Feb 21 2012: Hello Mark,
You bring up a good point about computer modeling giving validity to our intuition. My first inclination was to disagree with you and say that computer simulations can, in fact, build our intuition. However, I then started thinking about the process of coding and running a simulation from scratch (as an engineer or scientist might do).
Being an engineering student, this process is something that is familiar to me. In order to program such a simulation, it is necessary to have insight into the subject. Hence, the simulation is not a means of building intuition, but rather a means of testing intuition.
There is a TED talk by Eric Berlow called "How complexity leads to simplicity" in which he argues that trends and patterns are easier to discern in larger amounts of data. The beauty of the computer simulation is that it lets us generate large amounts of data in a very short time. Again, though, in order to generate useful data, we have to go into the simulation with some pre-existing knowledge (or, at least, an intuitive guess) of the final outcome.Feb 16 2012: The term "interactivity" and what it implies is probably as primitive as calling the phenomena we call black holes, black holes. They are surely more than that and what is going on in the generality we call "interactivity" is surely more than just interactivity between persons and their media devices--it's shifts in control of time in which we change from passive subjects of linear streams of other people's information into objective relevance discerners whom must add to and subtract from our own changing picture of understanding before being caused by circumstance to assemble our own linearly compromised messages to other persons regarding our issues or communicate with ourselves in the form of "notes". If the educational/motivational model does not address and accommodate all of this properly and also factor in that human beings are always engaged in a neuroplastic dynamism in which their minds either physiologically grow new capacity or atrophy in the opposite direction, we carry on a very shabby fraud which probably has a 1% versus 99% split between masters and mere acquiescers to process. Gee, that percentage seems familiar.
I have labored long to develop a grip on how to "model" new relationships with computers, with each other using the full spectrum of non-linear digital media devices including computers, and we with ourselves with as well using such technologies--and yes, incorporating formal sensitivity to neuroplastic dynamism that if, put into a supplanting system could force the establishment and people to choose between continued dysfunction and new function. But trying to convey the details has proven a exercise in exercise. Now if I could just dictate and have artists and scientists do what I say, we could reform education and change the future. Tough deal when everyone else wants to change the world to in their own way.Feb 16 2012: expert systems stuff could help too, since it could do a lot of the logical symbol-pushing and answer questions or suggest relevant information.Feb 16 2012: Technologies like Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality coupled with computer simulations can actually change the face of traditional education.Feb 16 2012: A lot of this is already done, really, but:
Augmented reality seems like a promising approach, its already being used a bit in interactive visualisations. Being able to overlay internal views of things onto the things themselves, or deal with models of things interactively with gestures or occular control or neuro control seems useful.
Being able to modify or tag models with meta-data collaboratively might help people build different visualisations based on the tags. Like people might tag all the possible tumors they see in some high resolution scan of a patient, and a doctor might check the spots that are getting multiple hits by having them stand out in some way, as a heat map skinned over the model or something.Some of this kind of stuff, after you've gathered enough human data you can start training neural nets to identify features based on identifications made by people.
I like the idea of using data hiding in 3d models a lot. Being able to open up a thing and dig into it with more complexity or pack it down to a simpler form means you can kind of tweak which aspects of the representation you need to see in how much detail. This is also a pretty good way to simulate and blueprint stuff, since the highest level blocks of your simulation can be dummy modules until their details are filled in.
Since lots of different kinds of systems interact with each other, I'd suggest a kind of universal modular simulation system, where users could get on and collaboratively apply detail, that was in some way tagged or connected to physical scans or models if possible, with a lot of different views that a person can arrive at, and with the ability to take the model part of it and hide it completely, or make it as abstract as possible, or dig into specific details as deep as necessary. modules might also be linked to media that can explain how that component works. And if all the people using the model can communicate with each other, they can all share intuition.
Comment deleted
Simon Khuvis
Feb 15 2012: Mathematical models can often be frighteningly abstract. Oftentimes this is one of their greatest advantages, but to the prospective student, this can pose a roadblock to comprehension. A common analogy in the world of physics is the description of space-time as a rubber sheet. General relativity is, itself, a highly mathematical discipline which involves tensor calculus in four dimensions, but with the rubber sheet analogy it is possible to build a kind of "physical intuition" with regard to space-time by relating it back to a system with which the student is already familiar. In that way, it is no longer necessary to churn through endless calculations to arrive at qualitative results -- the student can simply apply his or her intuition to conclude what would happen, for example, to light as it passes by a massive object.
- +2
See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkAPv5s92z0&feature=related
I wonder if there is a more accurate way of visually representing four dimensions with a computer simulation?
Comment deleted
Feb 16 2012: I don't think that one necessarily needs an understanding of the physical rules of a system to model it. Simply a set of mathematical equations will suffice. If you're willing to entertain the notion of separate categories of knowledge, understanding and wisdom, a knowledge of the mathematics of a system is necessary to construct the model, but that model can help build understanding and, in turn, wisdom.
One can know how to work a computer -- that is, if one presses a series of keys, one can perform a certain action, but that knowledge is of limited value. If someone understands the workings of a computer, he or she can explain the purpose of each of those keystrokes. Finally, if one is wise, one can do things on the computer that one has never seen, and even extend that expertise beyond the world of computers.Feb 15 2012: There are so many ways. In mathematics a student can check his intuition as to how an equation might be described in a graph by predicting first and then verifying. by using technology.


text:
NE or NO. No one clamors for him to start over Bree/Brady. Both coaches will figure out a way to use him in a variety of positions(Kordell Stewart-like). That's the only two situations that come to mind that won't create a controversy and will utilize what he can do.
Jax makes dumb decisions on the fly. Gabbert is your future? Then you don't have one. Nobody goes to Jags games. If nothing else, he would put butts in those empty seats.
I think they're afraid to give Tebow a shot because, if he succeeds, they have to redo their offense and back-up QB situation. You can't have Tebow as the starter and a drop back guy in the back-up role. And, quite honestly, like Griffin, he's gonna get dinged playing full-time. If the coach/GM isn't comfortable with the style they'll have to play, their only way out is a Manning-like deal that the Broncos got. If Denver had dumped Tebow and Manning broke his neck in week 1, the fans would have killed Fox(Horseface gets a pass because he's Elway).
Nobody goes to Jags games.
Posted by Jtpsops on 3/21/2012 1:00:00 PM (view original):This could be good or bad for Tebow. NY media are ruthless, but all the Sanchez hate could make Tebow popular. It's also a good system for him - running/defensive oriented/smash mouth team
Posted by stinenavy on 3/22/2012 5:12:00 PM (view original):I'd bet damn near anything that Tebow throws for more than a dozen passes this season.
Posted by MikeT23 on 1/11/2013 8:39:00 PM (view original):They tarp the upper deck. Percentage is one thing. Big *** tarps is another.
Terms of Use
Customer Support
Privacy Statement
Popular on WhatIfSports site: Baseball Simulation | College Basketball Game | College Football Game | Online Baseball Game | Hockey Simulation | NFL Picks | College Football Picks | Sports Games
© 1999- WhatIfSports.com, Inc. All rights reserved. WhatIfSports is a trademark of WhatIfSports.com, Inc. SimLeague, SimMatchup and iSimNow are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts, Inc. Used under license. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
3 Jan 2008
|Printable version | Email to a friend
|Great Ski Weather in VT This Weekend
The weather forecast for Vermont this coming weekend looks ideal for skiing and other outdoor activities. Friday's high should be around 30 degrees F (about -1 C). Saturday and Sunday will both be in the mid to high 30's.
We have a ton of snow on the ground so downhill and cross country skiing, dog sledding, sleigh rides, sledding, snow shoeing, will be great. For more detail, you can click on the Weather Channel link here or in the right column of this blog.
(c) 2008 Jeff Connor Grunberg Haus Inn
|posted by grunhaus at 13:45


text:
Drama, Romance, Musical
Shravan Dhariwal, a business tycoon, lives in New York. His charm and money gets him any beauty he desires till he meets Varsha. Varsha, an Indian girl values self-respect and morality much above money. She rebukes Shravan's advances and for the first time in his life Shravan wakes up to the fact that women are not commodities. To make amends, he goes to meet Varsha's father and asks for her hand in marriage and very soon the two get engaged. They take off on a holiday and get intimate with each other. However, Varsha's beautiful dream comes to a shocking end when Shravan tells her that his love for her was just a ploy to sleep with her. A devastated Varsha leaves the country away from his life. Later, Shravan is summoned to his hometown for his younger brother Karan's wedding to Payal. Shravan meets Payal and is aghast. Payal is none other than Varsha.
Cast: Sanjay Dutt, Ajay Devgan, Manisha Koirala
Produced by:
Directed by: Afzal Khan
Written by:
Running time: 2hr 52min
Opens: Jul 11, 2008 Limited
|Theaters for Today
Pick a day
on this day.


text:
An Interview With Houston Dynamo Goalkeeper Erich Marscheider
Recently I had the chance to chat with former Rush Pikes Peak and Colorado Rush goalkeeper Erich Marscheider. After a standout youth career, he opted to pursue his dream of playing professionally. Erich recently signed his first professional contract with Houston Dynamo of the MLS. See below for Erich's thoughts on the pro game, how playing for Rush helped prepared him and his advice to young keepers that want to follow in his footsteps. Congratulations Erich, you have made us all very proud!
1. What are some of the differences between the pro game/training environment compared to the club environment?
The club environment is in place to develop skills and learn new techniques. My experience in the pro training environment is more of adjusting some minor things or "bad habits" and maintaining a consistent level of performance. Each day in any given week could be the exact same session as the previous day, the main focus is to develop consistency to make everything you do into a second nature habit.
2. What are the differences in the GK training (exercises, frequency, duration, intensity)?
For the most part, we have a set pattern to our warmup each day that is always the same. This is where the consistency comes in. One of the major differences at the pro level is that instead of taking a shot or service in a drill then swapping with the next keeper in line, you do your whole set before switching. Another difference is that when it's your time to train, you train, and you train hard. Your time to rest comes when you're serving or resting, not in between making a save and getting to your feet.
3. What has been your biggest adjustment now that you are a pro?
It's a tie. First off, I'm not used to being the new guy, or the young guy, or the 3rd string goalkeeper. It's a bit rough not playing and knowing that you're not going to play, which just makes me push that much harder so that I can eventually get some time. Secondly, you have to do so much more work off the pitch than when you're not a pro. It's my job to go home and relax and take care of my body, and it's also my job to go home and work out to become a better athlete. Everything you do when you're off the pitch is meant to prepare yourself mentally and your body physically for when you step back onto the pitch.
4. What did you learn at Rush that helped you become a pro?
Rush taught me how to compete. We were to be treated as "young pros" while at Rush, meaning when we step out to play we give it our all and always respect our opponent regardless of what we know about them. Rush also taught me how to play and compete. We rarely play small sided here, but I always seem to step it up when we do because I don't lose. I hate losing. That's what I learned at Rush, despise losing so much that all there is to do is win.
5. Which coach/coaches have influenced you the most and why?
Erik Bushey (Colorado Rush Technical Director). No matter what the situation I had or the decision I made, he adjusted what he was planning so that he could help me get where I want. Wanna play another year of Academy to get recruited while going to Community College? Sure thing. Oh, you wanna go pro? Alright, let's get you into a good college and/or see what we can find you. You're dropping out of school to pursue a pro career? Absolutely, lets get you some more training in and let's see what we can do. No matter what, Erik has always put in just as much work for my career as I have. He's always stood by me and he's always been a great person to go to if I need anything. I simply would not be here if Erik Bushey hadn't given a damn.
6. What advice would you give to current Rush keepers that are aspiring to make it to the pro level?
If you want to be a pro, make a priority now rather than later. Prepare yourself NOW, for what could come later. Take care of your body, choose to rest when your body needs it, and put in the work away from the pitch. Don't think that just because you have training after school you can't lift or run or do pushups during lunch, because if you're taking care of your body like you should, you'll find the strength to train. Take advantage of all the opportunities you have at Rush. Train when you can and when your body can take it, as there is always a place to play. Boys, don't think that training with girls will hurt you, good training is good training (I trained with the U17 girls as well as my own team all the way up until I left for Houston). Girls, train with boys when you can, better competition (or more physical) is always a good thing to have.
The biggest piece of advice that I can give comes straight from Tim Schulz (Rush Soccer President and CEO) himself: Don't ever let anyone tell you that you can't do something, that you can't make it. If you want to make it, then all those people who say you're not good enough don't matter one bit. Don't try to prove it to them that you can make it, prove it to yourself and you will always make it.
Click here to see Erich's bio on the Houston Dynamo website.


text:
Highlights from the Boardworks SHUBU Tour Presented by Chaco
Posted On: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 - Chaconians
The Boardworks 2013 Show Up and Blow Up SUP Demo Tour presented by Chaco has kicked off in full force. See some of the fun Chaco times below, then visit the tour website HERE to find a stop near you. The tour will visit over 30 sites across the nation, showcasing the latest, most innovative boards, paddles, and Chaco Performance Sandals and Shoes through a series of nation wide SUP events.


text:
AT DELAWARECompleted Blue Hens career 11th in school history with 61 singles victories • third all-time with 107 career singles matches played • tied for 24th in the record books with a career doubles mark of 39-30 • tied for third in program history with 22 freshman singles wins.
2013-14 SEASONCompiled a winning mark of 14-12 in singles play, including a record of 5-2 in the No. 4 flight • went 11-15 in doubles action • paired with sophomore Nataliya Naumova for a 4-4 mark in No. 2 doubles • two-time CAA Doubles Team of the Week honoree (Feb. 12; March 12) • UD Alumni Association Team MVP.
2012-13 SEASONCollected a mark of 15-10 in singles action • played majority of season at the No. 5 spot, going 7-5 • also registered winning records in No. 3 singles (3-2) and No. 4 singles (4-2) • posted a season-high four-game winning streak • teamed up with Amanda Halstrom to go 2-0 in No. 2 doubles • finished year with a 5-7 record overall in doubles action.
2011-12 SEASONFinished her sophomore campaign by helping the Blue Hens to quarterfinal finish in the Colonial Athletic Association Tournament that led to a 11-6 team record, 4-2 in the CAA • finished her second season with a 10-13 singles record, now owns a 32-24 career singles record • posted a 15-5 doubles record with a 6-4 record with Kimberly Milla, 8-1 record with Halstrom and 1-0 record with Sophie Sjober-Sundstrom • was Top Finisher at the St. Joseph's Invitational (#3 Singles Runner-Up).
2010-11 SEASONPosted a 22-12 singles record in her first year with Delaware, tying for third all-time as a rookie with teammate Dorothy Safron for most wins in a freshman season • tallied an impressive 7-1 record in No. 3 singles • went 8-3 in doubles action, including a 4-1 mark with current teammate Amanda Halstrom • Won the Swarthmore Invitational Flight C title and was the Saint Joseph's Invitational Flight 3 Singles Champion • Paired with Halstrom to win the Old Dominion Tournament D1 Doubles title.
HIGH SCHOOLFour-year letterwinner at No. 1 singles at Pine-Richland High School • named MVP each season from 2006-10 • state runner up in doubles • holds school record for wins in a career • ranked as high as No. 137 by The Tennis Recruiting Network as a junior • played for national Zonal team for Middle States for six years • played No. 2 singles for Middle States National Intersectional team • ranked in the Top 10 of Middle States for seven straight years, reaching as high as No. 3 • participated twice at the Easter Bowl in California and also at the National Hard Court Championships in San Diego, Calif. • honor roll student.
PERSONALOlivia C. Heim • daughter of Timothy and Lisa Heim • aunt played tennis at Indiana (Pa.) University and father ran track at Slippery Rock (Pa.) • has one younger brother • honor student as an business major • teaches tennis at Treesdale Country Club • spent summer as an intern at HHM Insurors.


text:
This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies or find out more here.
Please enter a query then press 'Search'
Jet away in style with our edit of hot-weather heroes. From swimwear to sandals, cover ups to accessories, we've got it all in our one stop holiday shop!


text:
Five star hotels,
properties and
in Sydney
the perfect place to
stay is just a
matter of choice.
At any time of the year you can enjoy a uniquely Sydney stay – by the beach in a swish hotel, a funky B&B or apartment. Or perhaps a little bit of luxury in The Rocks, Circular Quay, Darling Harbour or Woolloomooloo Wharf.
In Sydney you'll find a wide range of accommodation with something to suit every conceivable budget, taste, holiday plan or requirement.
Elegant boutique hotels ooze style and charisma, backpacker hostels are in central locations, luxurious five-star establishments have spectacular views of the harbour and "wow-factor" suites. There are friendly bed and breakfasts tucked away in the city's leafy streets and two or three-star hotels in the heart of the city that will be kind to your budget.
Convenient self-contained apartments complete with parking and a large number of four-star international-class hotels are at all the key locations.
Where to stay
Find out more about the great deals at Sydney hotels…
There's backpacker accommodation for all styles...
Bed and breakfast
Friendly bed and breakfast properties tucked away in the city's leafy streets...
Self contained
Discover comfortable apartments that will make you feel at home...


text:
Duo the JaneDear Girls opened the last of four CMA Music Festival stadium shows at LP Field with a set that included the thrusting rock of initial single "Wildflower" and the contemplative ballad "Saturdays In September." After band member Susie Brown performed a brief and energetic fiddle showcase of "The Devil Went Down To Georgia" and "Orange Blossom Special," Brown and Danelle Leverett closed with current single "Shotgun Girl."
Jimmy Wayne's powerful solo set found him playing deft guitar and performing his country hits "Stay Gone" and "Do You Believe Me Now?" along with a cover of the Hall & Oates pop staple "Sara Smile." Wayne is a rich-voiced singer-songwriter, with a presence that proved capable of captivating a mass live audience.
The Band Perry followed Wayne with a set that traded on accessibility and harmony. Single "If I Die Young" was the group's best-received song, with a stadium full of fans singing along.
Continue reading


text:
Scanner Mouse
It's a mouse...and a scanner!
Create instant e-copies with only your mouse.
- Point, scroll, click… and scan too!
- Press the smart scan button and glide mouse over documents
- Scanner mouse automatically assembles image on your screen
- OCR technology converts scanned text for editing
- Edit images on your screen
- Save, send or upload documents
- Scans documents as large as 16.5" x 11.7" in high-resolution 320dpi
- Left- and right-click buttons, scroll, Smart Scan button and Back Track button
- Compatible with Windows® XP/Vista®/7 and Mac OS X 10.6 or above
Make instant digital copies of all your documents—photos, artwork, recipes, articles, business cards, maps, receipts and more—all with your mouse. Scanner Mouse lets you point, scroll and click just like a regular mouse, but it has a space-saving scanner built right in. All you do is click the Smart Scan button, swipe Scanner Mouse over your document in any pattern, and watch the image magically assemble itself in perfect alignment on your screen. It's that easy.
Easy editing, saving and sharing.
Scanner Mouse software lets you instantly edit the contrast, brightness, size, orientation, and zoom level of your scanned images–and even erase what you don't need. Image contains text? Built in OCR technology converts scanned text for editing in word-processing programs like Microsoft® Word® and Microsoft® Excel®. After you're done editing, you can save the images, send via e-mail, or upload directly to Facebook®, Twitter®, or Flickr®–right from the included software.
Scanner mouse is perfect for home, office, school or travel.
Scanner Mouse makes scanning easy no matter where you do it. Because the scanner is built into a fully functional mouse, it takes up no additional space–so there's no need for a bulky desktop scanner. With its portable design and ability to scan images as large as 16.5" x 11.7" in high-resolution 320 dpi, it's perfect for just about anyone and any scanning project.
Scan with your hand! Order your Scanner Mouse from Brookstone today.
Scanner Mouse
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®by PowerReviews
- Attractive (13)
- Durable (12)
- Easy to assemble (11)
- Easy to use (8)
- Compact (3)
Best Uses
- Gifts (9)
- Documents (3)
- Photos (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Budget shopper (18), Midrange shopper (13), High-end shopper (3)
- I Am A:
- Family older kids (19), Couple no kids (7), Single female (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (20), Yes (3)
Most Liked Positive Review
Scanner is very useful and easy to use!
This mouse is a great tool to scan small receipts or photos. You can do it at your desk very quickly. The larger the document you want to scan, the harder it is...Read complete review
This mouse is a great tool to scan small receipts or photos. You can do it at your desk very quickly. The larger the document you want to scan, the harder it is to do it perfectly. I bought one several months ago and found it so useful to scan small items without having to get up and go down the hall to the copy machine. I bought one for all of the department members to use. As you use it, you get better at scanning so don't get frustrated at first.
Most Liked Negative Review
Not exactly what I'd hoped for!
I had hoped this would be a good tool for scanning books and historical documents (often 11 x14)but it is just not the right tool for this need. The scan window is about...Read complete review
I had hoped this would be a good tool for scanning books and historical documents (often 11 x14)but it is just not the right tool for this need. The scan window is about 1" x 2" so it is incredibly hard to scan the whole document without missing something and the stiching of any rescans leaves a lot to be desired so you end up with a nasty skewed image and have to start over again. A couple of the most frustrating hours of my life. If you are thinking about scanning anything over 3 x 5 and unless you have nerves of steel and the patience of Job, keep waiting for ver 3 of this technology. Good news. Brookstone has a great return policy and this little experiment will only cost me about $16.00 shipping.
Reviewed by 76 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-10
Previous | Next »
Best Uses
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
Just purchased this. Should have known better since they are no longer carrying the product. The driver for Mac that I downloaded does not work with my current opporating system,
- I Am A:
- Family Young Kids
- Great For Attached Pages
- High Quality Resolution
- Slow To Scan Full Pages
Best Uses
- Unorthodox Paper Or Other
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
I do not agree with some of the other comments about it being hard to install/use, etc. This little mouse has saved me hours of copying/faxing/assembling looseleaf, etc. The quality is unbelievably high for such an affordable product. It even fixes mistakes that I make by not moving it straight while scanning. The software was simple to install (using Win 7), and it can scan any shape or size, stuff that won't feed through a regular scanner or lay on a flatbed scanner. For the price, it has been absolutely invaluable. I only wish it could work with an android tablet.
- I Am A:
- Family Older Kids
Best Uses
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
great for bills!
- I Am A:
- Family Older Kids
- Unable To Use With Tablet
Best Uses
- Gifts
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
I was hoping to be able to use it with my tablet. Product comes with a disc to set up the program.
- I Am A:
- Single Female
- Highly Capable
- Needs Setup
Best Uses
- Travel companion
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
Very handy, especially when traveling. Amazing ability to patch together multiple scans and then do OCR conversion.
- I Am A:
- Family Older Kids
- Scans Small Items
- Hard To Scan Large Items
Best Uses
- Good For Store Reciepts
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
I use it for store receipts but anything larger would be more work than it is worth. The mouse seems to lag on the screen and the scan button gets hit accidentally too often. For the money it was worth trying on my laptop, not sure it would be useful for more than occasional use.
- I Am A:
- Family Older Kids
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
- Handy Scanning Tool
- Careful Not To Hit Scan
Best Uses
- Small Clippings Receipts
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
Installed this on the computer without a built-in scanner on the printer. Works fine (although I have to sometimes watch myself to make sure my thumb isn't too close to the scan button if I'm not scanning). Great for small receipts, clippings, etc.
- I Am A:
- Couple No Kids
- No assembly required
- Works Well As Mouse
- Corded Expected Wireless
- Corded-expected Wireless
- Does Not Scan
Best Uses
- Mouse Works
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
After loading disk, expected it to work seamlessly. I've done everything I believe is required to make this thing scan, but no scan ever happens. Maybe it's me, but I didn't get what I expected. And, I truly dislike the tangle-ness of a corded mouse - so it's not even a mouse I'd choose to use.
- I Am A:
- Single Female
- Easy to use
- Good Image Quality
Best Uses
- computer room
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
Fed disk to computer; installed quickly. Plugged in the mouse and away I went. Stupid simple to use. Nice feel to the mouse.
- I Am A:
- Couple No Kids
- Attractive Design
- Durable
- Easy To Assemble
Best Uses
- Gifts
Comments about Scanner Mouse:
Easy to install on computer and it allows you to edit what you scan.
- I Am A:
- Couple No Kids
Displaying reviews 1-10
Previous | Next »
Scanner Mouse
The Brookstone Scanner Mouse
|Downloadable Drivers
|Windows/PC - Drivers
|Click Here to Download Windows Drivers
|Apple/Mac - Drivers
|Click Here to Download Mac Drivers
|Text Recognition
|OCR (Optical Character Recognition); supports Microsoft Office
|(e.g. Word, Excel and Outlook), Internet browsers, e-mail applications
|Mouse Sensor
|Laser Sensor 1200dpi
|3 buttons/1 wheel/1 scan button
|400dpi, High: 320dpi, Medium: 200dpi, Low: 100dpi
|Scan size
|up to A3
|Save Format
|System Requirements
|Operating System
|Windows XP SP2/SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit
|Intel Core Duo 1.2 GHz or AMD Athlon 64X2 1.7GHz or better
|2GB or better
|Video memory and graphic card
|128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS, or 128MB ATI Radeon X1300, or
|384MB Intel GMA X3000 or better
|Hard disk space
|1 GB free disk space
|Power Consumption
|61.5mm x 114mm x 36.25mm
|approx 110g
Scanner Mouse
Brookstone-branded products are backed by a one-year limited warranty. Some massage chairs are backed by a two-year limited warranty (see massage chair product pages for details).
Our innovative products will provide you and your family with years of enjoyment. And with the Brookstone Protection Plus service and replacement plans, you'll have the added peace of mind knowing that if the unexpected does happen, we will simply repair or replace your covered product. Our enhanced coverage goes above and beyond the manufacturer's warranty, saving you time and money.


text:
|News » Archives
Beverly Signs Free Agent Contract With Carolina Panthers
Tuesday, April 18, 2000
Johnson City, Tenn. -- Jim Beverly, a senior center from Kingsport, Tenn., has signed a free agent contract with the Carolina Panthers.
Beverly was a four-year starter of the Buccaneer football team and consistently earned the highest grade amongst the offensive linemen. During his career, Beverly helped classmate Brandon Walker to become the first ETSU running back in school history to run for over 4,000 yards. He was also a two-time recipient of the Iron Buc Award, given to the player who shows leadership in the weightroom and in the off-season conditioning program.
Beverly will report to the Panthers two-day mini-camp in a couple of weeks in Charlotte.


text:
15 clean web buttons that would work well in a variety of scenarios.Serge CPosted in Interface → Element
This high quality freebie includes a handcrafted icon set containing 50 thin line web icons. You can edit them any way you like and scale them to any size without losing quality.Michael ReimerPosted in Interface → Element
A unique 3D interface panel for showing user account details. This one includes a button for "Home", "Messages", "Downloads", "Settings" and "Log Out". Easy to customise the colours/gradients etc.Posted in Interface → Site Navigation
A sleek, professional set of pricing table interface elements. It breaks features down into three different blocks, shows the difference between the plans, along with the price. Colourful, simple, and ready for you to experiment with!Posted in Interface → Web App
A set of mirrored icons - both in a block colour, and outline style. This is a preview of the full set available from PixelKit, but there's plenty to enjoy here, and we think you'll love the free selection we've made!Posted in Interface → Element
We really love this one — A stats widget, showing a graph that illustrates statistics over a period of time, with a drop-down item for altering the timeframe that it covers. A gorgeous starting point on which to build your own data-driven interface.Posted in Interface → Web App
https://creativevip.net/resource/vector-and-css-app-store-buttonsPosted in Interface → Element
Something a little different today - a gorgeous rocket icon, crafted as a vector and a PSD for you to use however you'd like. It makes a great app icon or graphic for use in your own project. Colourful and delightful!Posted in Interface → Element
ResumeRepublic is free resume hosting provider and online resume builder with awesome resume templates.Bojan MalinovicPosted in Interface → Web App
This free web design resource includes five high resolution pixel backgrounds. Each background is unique and can be used in a variety of design projects. Each background comes as a high resolution (4000 x 3000 px) jpg file.Michael ReimerPosted in Interface → Element
This set includes 16 handcrafted flat vector icons. These icons are filled with character and can be easily edited and altered in anyway you want.Michael ReimerPosted in Interface → Element
A faithful recreation of the passcode interface on iOS 7. This one is for education purposes, but it's fun to deconstruct things and look at how this popular interface was designed, for inspiration in your own design work.Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Fully coded, and fully responsive, this is a great set of pricing tables to illustrate the various features, benefits, and price points of your product. Easy to drop straight into your own design, with changes to the fonts/colours as needed, we really like this one!Posted in Interface → iPhone App
A faithful recreation of the contacts interface on iOS 7. This one is for education purposes, but it's fun to deconstruct things and look at how this popular interface was designed, for inspiration in your own design work.Posted in Interface → iPhone App
Provided as a PSD, and a fully coded CSS/HTML version, this tab interface widget combines some subtle colour variations, and simple rounded corners, to create a lovely interface style.Posted in Interface → Element
A fully coded mini Twitter widget, this is a sharing button with a little bit of style and finesse. It uses CSS3 animations for a really lovely experience, and it'd be simple to hook it into Twitter, Facebook, or your own custom "like" system.Posted in Interface → Element
This free icon set includes 100 unique horse icons. They come in both jpg and svg formats, so you can use them on a variety of different design projects.Michael ReimerPosted in Interface → Element
A lovely little interface widget for allowing your user to select a price range between two different points. Colourful, with a slight 3D feel, this one is very "clickable"!Posted in Interface → Element
A simple and stylish profile dropdown menu, this one would work equally well in a desktop setting, or on a mobile device. Provided as a PSD, and a fully coded CSS/HTML version.Posted in Interface → Element
Some of the best icons we've published recently, this set of "long shadow" icons have a wonderful style. It's a hybrid style that combines a few popular design trends at the moment, to create something really unique. Simple to customise with your own colours and overlays.Posted in Interface → Element


text: Nursing overview faculty program organizations after graduation Student Organizations & Professional Societies The Le Moyne College Honor Society of Nursing was established in April 2007 to recognize undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated both high academic achievement and potential for leadership in the profession of nursing. A ceremony is held each May to induct those qualified iinto this prestigious organization. Graduate students are considered for induction if they meet the following criteria: have completed 1/4 of the nursing curriculum (10 credits of course work), transfer courses do not count towards total credits have at least a GPA of 3.5 meet the expectations of leadership and academic integrity


text:
Hang tight!
Recipe by Karin Christian
"This is a restaurant style strawberry glazed pie. Fresh berries are tossed with a glaze, and then chilled until serving time. This is also good made with peaches, using peach gelatin instead of strawberry."
Hmm. None of these ingredients are on sale today.
Show ingredients on sale
Sort stores by
Save money at local stores when ingredients are on sale!
Watch video tips and tricks
6 cups
sliced fresh strawberries
2/3 cup
white sugar
1 cup
4 tablespoons
strawberry flavored Jell-O®
4 tablespoons
1 (9 inch)
prepared graham cracker crust
This will be the 3rd time making this pie and i lovee that it's so easy. I used 1/2 c sugar, 2 T cornstarch, and about 2.5 T sugar free strawberry jello. Cut the berries only in half, mixed with the glaze, and let it set overnight. Turned out perfect with just the right mix of tart and sweet.
This was a sticky sweet mess to make - my mother-in-law loved it - I didn't.
92 Ratings
This was great. I made my own crust and put a layer of cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar on the crust after I baked it. Delish!
This made a nice glaze. It was perfect for a deep dish pie. I used about 6 cups of fresh sliced strawberries and mixed them in a bowl with the glaze. I mounded them high in my pie crust. It was the perfect amount. I was surprised that it did not taste like Jello. Was better than Marie Callendar's who's pie crusts usually taste freezer-burnt. Now I can make my own! thanks Karin! I have impressed many so far :)
Very tasty, BUT BE CAREFUL! When boiling the ingredients, it might bubble up and splash...VERY HOT!
I'm totally ashamed that I used to buy the glaze in a jar. This was so easy and I had all the ingredients in the house.
Good but a little too sweet and to much gelatin but well worth modifying. Next time I will try reducing gelatine to 3 packages and reduce sugar to 1/3 cup sugar.
Delicious! I only had half the gelatin on hand, and it still turned out amazing. I also used half sugar/half splenda.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Strawberry Glazed Pie
Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 279
** Calories from Fat: 70
We have so many top-rated chicken recipes, you'll never run out of dinner ideas again.
Imagine dinner making itself in the slow cooker while you relax or do other things.
Delicious recipes, party ideas, and cooking tips! Get a year of Allrecipes magazine for $7.99!
See how to make a wonderfully sweet and tart fruit pie.
See how to make a super-simple strawberry-rhubarb pie.
You won't believe how easy, and tasty, this strawberry pie is.


text:
I have probably neither read all e-mails/e-books nor visited every spot in Human Revolution, but are there any references to Gunther Hermann or Anna Navarre in this game? The only one I can connect is a conversation between two guards in Tai Yong Medical on the flavor dispensed by the soda machine. If there is any, kindly let us all know. Thank you.
Take the 2-minute tour ×
Arqade is a question and answer site for passionate videogamers on all platforms. It's 100% free, no registration required.
I've read a fair amount of text books and e-mails in the game, and never encountered any reference to Anna Navarre and Gunther Hermann. The "Deus EX: Icarus Effect" novel that has been released several months before "Deus Ex: Human Revolution" discusses the role Gunther Hermann played in some events prior to "Human Revolution" (you can read about it here), but nothing more.


text:
15-year-old Helena Muffly wrote exactly 100 years ago today:
Saturday, January 14, 1911. Here's to another monotonous day. It rained instead of snowing. I like things to come in some kind of order, but things won't always come as you would want them to.
Her middle-aged granddaughter's comments 100 years later:
Weather Underground forecast for McEwensville for today, January 14, 2011:
Low: 11; High: 29; partly cloudy
Filed under: Other Tagged: | 100 years ago, diary, Helena Muffly


text:
You have no items in your shopping cart.
You have no items to compare.
Availability: In stock.
Shipping to United States Only – All prices listed in US dollars.
No line twist, unrivaled sensitivity, and smoothest drag most will ever use. It's the most cutting edge ice fishing technique in years and a combo that personifies a whole new era in the sport. While it bears the name 101, don't think it's a beginner's combo. Frabill R&D designed the 101 with a feature set and lifespan to ensure seasons of abuse, for ice newbies and pros alike. It's lightweight, durable and Frabill tough.
Straight Line 101 is also available reel-only.
Rod Features
Reel Features


text:
Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields
Performing with the Magnetic Fields since 1991, Stephin Merritt has composed some of his generation's most intellectually incisive, whimsical, witty and acerbic music. A dedicated, growing army of admirers flocks to the group's concerts and makes Merritt an odd sort of anti-celebrity, one who is happiest not being recognized, whiling away the hours in gay bars on either coast or spending a good part of the day soaking up obscure movie classics. Ten years in the making, the film follows the famously grumpy Merritt and explores his relationship with Claudia Gonson, his creative collaborator and the band's manager. It paints a portrait of an artist whose music brilliantly holds up a mirror to the fears, joys, and insecurities of his time.
Cast: John Woo, Shirley Simms, Claudia Gonson, Sam Davol, Stephin Merritt
Produced by:
Directed by: Gail O'Hara, Kerthy Fix
Written by:
Running time: 1hr 25min
Opens: Oct 27, 2010 NY
|Theaters for Today
Pick a day
on this day.


text:
Legendary broadcaster Tom Brokaw said he has been committed to ensuring service members have "a life outside of their uniforms."
Brokaw visited the Easter Seals facility Tuesday morning in downtown Silver Spring, just hours before being honored by the organization Tuesday night in Washington, D.C. for using his platform to assist veterans and their families.
Brokaw said Tuesday morning that his goal has been to raise the consciousness of the country about the "disconnect" of returning veterans' needs.
"This is a perfect example of how you can re-integrate veterans back into civilian society," Brokaw said of the center.
During his tour of the facility, Brokaw spoke with Tuskeegee Airman Cicero Satterfield of Takoma Park, Army veteran 1st Sgt. Ricardo Voysest of Bowie, Marine veterans Sgt. Carlos Mercedes of Ft. Meade and Cpl. D'Juan Jeffery of Capital Heights about their experiences.
Lisa Reeves, President and CEO of Easter Seals Serving D.C., Maryland and Virginia, said Brokaw was selected because he has a history of dedication to veterans.
"He's done a lot for our nation," she said, recalling a time when Brokaw addressed a crowd of WWII veterans — including her father — at the National World War II Memorial in Washington.
Reeves said Easter Seals is a collective effort that serves children from the time of birth, working-age adults and older adults and their families through its Silver Spring intergenerational center and 18 other sites in the area.
Easter Seals offers adult day services, child development centers, military and veterans programs, home and community therapy, respite programs and senior programming. It also aims to provide services to ensure people with disabilities and other special needs have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities.
"If we don't take care of the family, we don't take care of the individual who is identified as needing help," Reeves added.
Phil Panzarella, Easter Seals Board Chairman, said Brokaw understands the "plight" of veterans and their families.
"He understands that 1 percent of our population is currently supporting our country, and they're in dire need of our support — not only from an employment perspective, but from a housing and an ecosystem of support that organizations like Easter Seals can provide," Panzarella said. "Awareness has really been his campaign to try to make the American public aware of that great need from these veterans and these heroes who are coming back who definitely need our help."
Panzarella said Easter Seal's Caregiver Training Program aids veterans and their families with employment, homelessness and training.
Among the other honorees Tuesday night was actor Gary Sinise, who founded Operation International Children, which donates supply kits to the military and toys for children in conflict areas. He also launched the Gary Sinise Foundation, which honors veterans, first responders, their families and others in need.
Citi's "Citi Salutes" program — which is committed to making a difference in the lives of veterans, service members and their families through career opportunities, community partnerships and financial products and services to meet the needs of the military community — was also honored Tuesday night.


text:
Wall Murals
I bought a wall mural which was easy to install. It arrived quicker than expected. Fantastic. I have recommended this supplier and will purchase again
Added , by Earl Hasse
Wall Murals
Superb quality item! I recommend Pixers & will be back to purchase in the future.
Added , by Tania
Wall Murals
Awesome mural, easy to put up fits the room nicely, thank you
Added , by John Patch
Additional Information
"Sparta, Greece. Statue of king Leonidas at Sparta, Greece" - Wall mural
Wall mural Sparta, Greece. Statue of king Leonidas at Sparta, Greece will be a perfect decoration of every space. Its qualities will be perfectly visible on vertical surfaces. On the illustration you will find popular motives:
This motif will be a great complement to decorations, whose theme is Mediterranean Europe.
If you are looking for products in this style, you will certainly find interesting the wall murals from the category of Fishing, specially from the nautical. We print our wall murals to size, and we fit their look to the preferences of the customer: wall mural in black & white or in sepia? The choice is yours!
If you are looking for material of the highest quality, we recommend you above all adhesive PIXERStick - revolutionary reusable material of multiple use, which you can freely stick and unstick, and then transfer it wherever you want to.


text:
Sebastian Vettel has made the right decision re-signing with Red Bull Racing, according to his former team boss Gerhard Berger...
Sebastian Vettel has made the right decision re-signing with Red Bull Racing, according to his former team boss Gerhard Berger.
Vettel first joined Red Bull Racing back in 2009 after a year and a half with Toro Rosso in which he claimed his maiden race victory at the 2008 Italian GP.
The German has reached great heights with Red Bull, winning three World Champions and 28 race victories.
There has, however, always been talk of a possible move to Ferrari with some suggestions he could head there sooner rather than later.
But instead of paving the way for that to happen, Vettel has extended his Red Bull contract until the end of 2015.
"Sebastian knows very well that he has the perfect environment and the best car," Berger told the Österreich newspaper.
"It is a thousand times better to be a five times World Champion with Red Bull than not win once with Ferrari.
"He might think later about Ferrari should they again have a winning car."
But while Vettel is staying put, his team-mate Mark Webber could be on his way out at the end of this season with Berger saying he'd put Kimi Raikkonen in the car.
"I like Kimi," said the Austrian. "He is the coolest of them all and last year surprised me with his strong comeback. He would be a good option."


text: Announcing LibX for Le Moyne College! The LibX browser plugin has been installed on all Le Moyne Lab computers. It will help you to search the Le Moyne and Connect NY catalogs directly, and from any webpage. You can have have LibX on your computer too. Visit the new LibX help guide to find out how to install the plugin on your browser and then look for the blue LibX icon on your browser's toolbar to start using it. Read the LibX Handout or view the video tutorial on this page for more information. Email Kelly Delevan email@example.com if you have any questions about installing it on your own computer. To learn more about the LibX platform, visit LibX.org. Posted in: Announcements, New Tools on February 15, 2013 12:45 E-mail to a Friend | Permalink | Retweet | del.icio.us Current Articles | Archives | Search


text:
Hang tight!
Recipe by Beth Leslie
"A very moist chocolate cake. Top with chocolate frosting."
Hmm. None of these ingredients are on sale today.
Show ingredients on sale
Sort stores by
Save money at local stores when ingredients are on sale!
Watch video tips and tricks
2 cups
all-purpose flour
2 cups
white sugar
1 teaspoon
baking soda
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
1 cup
1/2 cup
unsweetened cocoa powder
This is by far the best chocolate cake recipe I've ever made. I used milk because I didn't have any buttermilk and put the glaze on top as suggested. It's so moist and amazing. I will make this recipe often. ;)
Needs salt I think. The butter/oil combo is a good idea though - don't be tempted to substitute as both give different textures/flavor. As for flavor I think this could use a dash of instant coffee or sub the water for coffee to enhance the flavor otherwise it isn't that chocolately.
66 Ratings
We used to call this Dean's Sheet Cake. Lost the recipe when we remodeled our kitchen! I always add a "glaze" of 1/2 cup butter, 6 Tbs of milk and 4-6 Tbs of cocoa. Melt in pan on stove or microwave. Add 3 cups powdered sugar. Mix well by hand. As soon as cake is out of oven, poke it all over with a toothpick. Pour the glaze over and it will melt on the cake and dribble down those holes. The top will shine. Cool and cut into bars. This seem to keep forever (if it lasts) when refrigerated. Now my new kitchen is complete. Thanks for sharing.
I doubled the recipe and baked longer in an 11x15 sheet cake pan. It came out very well - very moist and a good texture. I was skeptical because the batter is very liquidy, but there were no problems. Also added a bit of chocolate extract to the liquid ingredients for more chocolate flavor.
This was really delicious...but it turned out to be rather flat (and I can't imagine how you could feed 24 people with it). I used a 10X15 pan and it was still not very big. I must have done something incorrectly...but it was so simple and easy I can't imagine what I could have done wrong.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Very good basic chocolate cake. I made the recipe as is and made 2 9" round pans. They came out the perfect size for a layer cake.
This cake tastes great, and isn't hard to make. I added chocolate chips, just because I'm a chocoholic! BUT- if you are making this cake in a jelly roll pan, do not, I repeat, DO NOT double the recipe like some of the reviewers did. (unless you want 2 cakes!)Apparently they have a deeper pan. I doubled the recipe and it filled my jelly roll pan to the brim! So then I had to pour 1/2 the batter into another pan. Good thing I had another pan!
This cake turned out great. I doubled the recipe and used an 11 x 15" sheet cake pan. The pan required 11 cups and this was exactly right. It was very dense, more like a brownie.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Chocolate Sheet Cake II
Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 189
** Calories from Fat: 83
We have so many top-rated chicken recipes, you'll never run out of dinner ideas again.
Imagine dinner making itself in the slow cooker while you relax or do other things.
Delicious recipes, party ideas, and cooking tips! Get a year of Allrecipes magazine for $7.99!
See how to make moist, rich chocolate cake.
This quick-and-easy chocolate cake is so moist and rich.
Too much chocolate is just enough with this moist, prize-winning cake.


text:
I am new to game development in HTML5, and I would like to know how I can test my code out to see what I made with an IDE or something. Thanks!
Take the 2-minute tour ×
Game Development Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for professional and independent game developers. It's 100% free, no registration required.
You should be able to load HTML5 in a web browser or an appropriate emulator or it's targeted toward a specific device


text:
For Applicants
Pavillion in the Press
Recognized nationally as leaders and experts in our field, the media continually calls on Pavillion whenever their stories require our expertise in the household staffing industry.
Pavillion Agency is the leader in the field of personal service
We are frequently asked the question "How do I properly employ my household staff?" Here's how.
Representing the Finest
Career Nannies and Governesses
World Class Chefs
Skilled Housekeepers
Formal Butlers
Experienced Babynurses
Domestic Couples
Professional Laundresses
Expert Chauffeurs
Gourmet Cooks
Estate Managers
Property Caretakers
Traditional Housemen
Corporate Hospitality Staff
Resourceful Personal Assistants


text:
CHESTERLAND -- A controversy has been simmering in the West Geauga School District this year because of the school's open enrollment policy.
West Geauga approved open enrollment of students who live outside of the district back in 2007, and this year the number of open enrollment students is at its highest level -- at 250.
The district says enrollment has been declining, so this was a way to bring more students in and their per pupil funding follows them from their home district.
Without open enrollment, the district says it could be faced with layoffs and high class sizes.
Opponents have been concerned that test scores could fall and even that property values could be impacted.
"We looked at test scores and open enrollment students had higher test scores than resident students," says Superintendent Geoff Palmer.
Lorinda Tagg is a parent who lives in Mayfield and her two boys attend the schools.
"It's very sad, " says Tagg. "People are pointing fingers and don't have the facts."
She says this year they have heard more negative comments in the community about open enrollment students, and that is disappointing.
There is a town hall meeting on this issue at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 in Room 124 of the high school.


text:
dog.com > Cat Supplies > Cat Grooming > Item # 192502
promotional discount applied. Cart total will reflect savings.
Buy 2 or more, each at $6.29 Buy 3 or more, each at $6.15 Buy 6 or more, each at $5.94
Buy 2 or more, each at $11.69 Buy 3 or more, each at $11.43 Buy 6 or more, each at $11.04
Quantity discount will reflect in cart.
Sometimes, manufacturers require that products be advertised only at their suggested prices.
When we choose to sell these items for less, we display the sale price only in the cart. To see the price, click Add to Cart.
One-time delivery
Save 20% with Auto Ship
Deliver Every:
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
5 Weeks
6 Weeks
7 Weeks
8 Weeks
1 Month
2 Months
3 Months
6 Months
Dog.com Doggie Box
Now: $24.99
QuickFinder Deluxe Large Dog Nail Clipper
Now: $49.99
Andis EasyClip 2 Speed Nail Grinder ANG1
Now: $39.19
Millers Forge Nail Clipper
Now: $5.99
Product Summary:
Andis UltraEdge Clipper Blade
Starting at: $29.99
R-7 Ear Care Powder for Dogs and Cats
Starting at: $4.49
Kwik Klip Adjustable Dog Collar
Starting at: $2.59
Adjustable Puppy Collar
Starting at: $2.19
Rainbow Nylon Puppy Lead
Starting at: $3.49
Multipet Look Who's Talking Dog Toy
Starting at: $6.49
Slip Lead for Dogs
Starting from: $8.99
Fresh N Clean Fresh Floral Scent Pet Cologne
DuraCrate Folding Dog Crate
Starting from: $17.99
KONG Safari Braidz Dog Toy
Starting at: $5.49
R-7 Ear Cleaner Dog and Cat
Starting at: $5.99
Kwik Klip Adjustable Dog Harness
Classic KONG Rubber Dog Toy
Safari 556 Pet Grooming Comb
Now: $6.99
Taste Of The Wild High Prairie Dry Dog Food
Starting from: $32.84
Nylon Dog Leash
KONG Squeezz Ball Dog Toy
Starting at: $3.99
Oster Kool Lube for Clippers
Now: $10.99
Product Reviews by Customers
This item is not eligible for Canadian shipping.
Some items everyday price is so low we can't discount or we have marked down the item to a final sale price. These select items will not be included in your order total when determining if your order qualifies for a promotional event.


text:
Horseback Riding
For a unique horseback riding vacation in Canada, consider a Yukon wilderness adventure on horseback. Yukon landscapes are ideal for horseback trips with miles of diverse terrain and a rich history that recalls the pioneering spirit of a bygone era.
Traverse an alpine pass lined with wildflowers by horseback, or discover the ruins of an abandoned mine. Enjoy a few hours of riding topped off with a delicious trail lunch, or set off on a week-long horsepacking safari. Yukon adventure companies offer guided day and multi-day horseback riding trips in the Coast Range near Whitehorse, in the mountains of the Kluane region, and in the Ogilvie Ranges north of Dawson City.


text:
Create a relaxing atmosphere with the beautifully natural stone look of this water fountain.
Contemporary simplicity and the natural beauty of water is showcased with this indoor/outdoor fountain. Water flows down the glass surface and into a stainless steel reservoir with a durable powder coating. When placed outdoors, the basin can be buried in the ground to create the effect that the waterfall is growing among the plants. This Gardenfall fountain includes a filter, halogen light, and polished river stone. The filter includes an inline micron filter, an intake filter, and a flow adjuster. This fountain includes an adjustable light accessory which mounts at the top of the waterfall panel to create a shimmering water effect. From Bluworld fountains.
Our associates are standing by to assist you.


text:
Nb: infants must be under the age of 2 and
children must be under the age of 12 at the time of
The Laurin is situated on a slope 250m below Hochgurgl's village centre which is accessible via a set of steps. The nearest lift and ski school meeting point are 200m away. This hotel offers a pleasant and cosy atmosphere and high levels of service.
Kirchenkogel room has an Austrian twin bed, a single sofa bed, satellite TV, radio, balcony with mountain views and bathroom with hairdryer, bath & wc.
Superior Schalfblick rooms are as Kirchenkogel rooms but larger and with a panoramic balcony. Superior rooms are available at a supplement.
Hot & cold buffet breakfast and four-course evening meal with a choice of main, three salad buffets, two desert buffets and one Gala dinner weekly. New Year Gala dinner includes after dinner DJ, fireworks with drinks on the terrace & 1am canapés & goulash soup. New Year's day brunch from 8.30-11am.
Iglu acts as a travel agent for disclosed principals/tour operators, further details
of which will be made available at the time of booking. Your holiday contract will
be bound by the tour operators terms and conditions.
Prices are shown for a basic room or unit, can be subject to change and are indicative
until time of booking. Please call on 020 8544 7114 for prices for other travel
and room options for this property.
Prices shown are per person per week based on maximum occupancy. Descriptions and
quality ratings are provided by the Tour Operator (or one of the Tour Operators
where similar holidays are offered by more than one supplier). We reserve the right
to make minor adjustments to the description or rating based on staff and customer
feedback. For payments by credit card, a 2.5% credit card charge (4% for AMEX) will
be added to your invoice. If you pay by a UK issued debit card, there is no charge.
All bookings are subject to a £5 per person Passenger Admin Fee charged by Iglu.com.


text:
Menu Font Size
Cardiogenic shock is when the heart has been damaged so much that it is unable to supply enough blood to the organs of the body.
Shock - cardiogenic
Cardiogenic shock occurs whenever the heart is unable to pump as much blood as the body needs.
The most common causes are serious heart complications. Many of these occur during or after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). These complications include:
An examination will show:
To diagnose cardiogenic shock, a catheter (tube) may be placed in the lung artery (right heart catheterization). Tests may show that blood is backing up into the lungs and the heart is not pumping properly.
Tests include:
Other studies may be done to find out why the heart is not working properly.
Lab tests include:
Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency. You will need to stay in the hospital, usually in the Intensive Care Unit. The goal of treatment is to find and treat the cause of shock to save your life.
You may need medicines to increase blood pressure and improve heart function, including:
These medicines may help in the short-term. They are not usually used for a long time.
When a heart rhythm disturbance (dysrhythmia) is serious, urgent treatment may be needed to restore a normal heart rhythm. This may include:
You may also receive:
Other treatments for shock may include:
In the past, the death rate from cardiogenic shock ranged from 80 - 90%. In more recent studies, this rate has decreased to 50 - 75%.
When cardiogenic shock is not treated, the outlook is poor.
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have symptoms of cardiogenic shock. Cardiogenic shock is a medical emergency.
You may reduce the risk of developing cardiogenic shock by:
Gheorghiade M, Filippatos GS, Felker GM. Diagnosis and management of acute failure syndromes. In: Bonow RO, Mann DL, Zipes DP, Libby P, eds. Braunwald's Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders; 2011:chap 27.
Hollenberg S. Cardiogenic shock. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI,eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap107.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org). URAC's accreditation program is an independent audit to verify that A.D.A.M. follows rigorous standards of quality and accountability. A.D.A.M. is among the first to achieve this important distinction for online health information and services. Learn more about A.D.A.M.'s editorial policy, editorial process and privacy policy. A.D.A.M. is also a founding member of Hi-Ethics and subscribes to the principles of the Health on the Net Foundation (www.hon.ch).
The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only - they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. Copyright 2009 A.D.A.M., Inc. Any duplication or distribution of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited.
Copyright © 2014 Drexel University College of Medicine. Privacy Policy | | | |


text:
NEW YORK — The first standing ovation came before the music even started.
Inside Carnegie Hall, Nashville Symphony patrons stood 500 strong waving green bandanas in the air like rally towels at a football game.
It wasn't a standard symphonic reception. But then, this wasn't a typical performance.
New York City's Spring for Music festival is about unconventional innovation, and on Saturday night, upon America's most famous music stage, the Nashville Symphony thrilled and surprised.
"It was phenomenal," Music Director Giancarlo Guerrero said. "Nashville is indeed an incredible city filled with incredible musical talent. We proved ourselves coming here. I couldn't be prouder."


text:
Comic 258
(→Fun Facts)
|Line 14:
|Line 14:
'''[[:Category:Onomatopoeias|Onomatopoeias]] used:''' "[[Shiver|Shiver!]]", "[[DOOOM]]", "[[WOOOOAA]]", "[[AAAAIIEE]]", "[[DRAW]]"
'''[[:Category:Onomatopoeias|Onomatopoeias]] used:''' "[[Shiver|Shiver!]]", "[[DOOOM]]", "[[WOOOOAA]]", "[[AAAAIIEE]]", "[[DRAW]]"
'''"[[Fin]]" style:'''
'''"[[Fin]]" style:''' "party!" .
'''Number of panels:''' 8
'''Number of panels:''' 8
Revision as of 02:59, 5 February 2007
Link: Comic 258
Translations: http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/8/8f/Finnishflag.png Finnish, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/5/52/Frenchflag.png French, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/5/57/Polishflag.png Polish, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/0/04/Danishflag.png Danish, http://www.beaverandsteve.com/wiki/images/7/79/Italianflag.gif Italian
Title: ghostbusting
Date: February 2, 2007
Summary: Beaver provides a total makeover for Steve's unwanted ghost.
Onomatopoeias used: "Shiver!", "DOOOM", "WOOOOAA", "AAAAIIEE", "DRAW"
"Fin" style: Obscured by a pillow case with the word "party!" on it.
Number of panels: 8
Panel 1
Steve SHIVER!s. His breath is visible in the air. He is both cold and annoyed.
Steve: "It's freezing in here Beaver! Can't we turn up the thermostat?"
Beaver is in pontification mode. He has a finger in the air and his eyes closed.
Beaver: "Now Steve, the heating is fine as it is."
Panel 2
Beaver: "I think the problem is probably that ghost that follows you around everywhere"
He points to a sad stick figure hanging in mid air behind Steve.
Steve turns to look.
Panel 3
Steve turns his annoyance against the ghost and tries to shoo it away with his arms.
Steve: "Shoo! Skat! Stupid ghost!"
The ghost ignores Steve.
Steve: "How am I going to make it go away?"
Panel 4
Beaver : "Well you could try getting rid of that cursed death amulet..."
Indeed there is a chain around Steve's neck upon which hangs a massive bronze colored amulet. Neither were previously visible. The amulet bears the image of a sad smiley.
Steve: "No Way! Chicks totally dig cursed death amulets!"
He clutches the amulet. The amulet DOOOMs, WOOOOAAs and AAAAIEEs in his hands.
Beaver: "Hmm, ok, I think I have another idea.."
Panel 5
Steve: "I just need this old pillow case and a few marker pens..."
He holds said items in his hands.
Panel 6
Beaver, tongue poking out of his mouth in concentration, moves to pull the pillow case over the ghost off-panel.
Steve watches.
Panel 7
Beaver proceeds to DRAW on the pillowcased ghost off-panel while Steve observes.
Panel 8
Beaver: "There, your ghost problems are over!"
Beaver presents a pillowcase clad ghost which now has a happy face and the a speech bubble saying "let's party!" drawn on it.
Steve is thrilled.
Steve: "Yay! Now it's a party everywhere I go!"
Ghost: "Deeaaaath.."
Fun Facts
- This is the first time the fin is totally something else than fin. (the fin is still present and the bottom can be seen below the covering)
- Classic BnS! Yay!!
|Previous comic:
|Next comic:


text: I'm sorry and embarrassed that I waited so long to see the fascinating exhibition, Shipwreck: Winslow Homer and "The Life Line" at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA), but fortunately it has been held over until Jan. 1, 2013. It offers much more than a look at a single theme by a single painter, albeit the greatest of his American contemporaries. Firstly, the exhibition reminds us of the pervasive influence of the sea in 19th-century, American life. It was considerably more than a means of inter-continental travel. The sea was the underpinning of much of the economy, as is reflected ... More » »


text:
Nb: infants must be under the age of 2 and
children must be under the age of 12 at the time of
The apart-chalet des Neiges I is ideally situated just above the village centre and near to the piste. The chalet is next door to Chalet des Neiges II, and has a small lounge with a balcony. To unwind after your days skiing you will have use of the shared indoor pool and sauna situated within the complex.
Apart-Chalet des Neiges I - sleeps 10 (room numbers shown in brackets): One twin bedroom with private bath (1), two twin bedrooms (2,3), one small twin bedroom with private shower room (4), one twin bedroom (5), one bathroom, one shower room, a shower room with WC, a separate WC. Comfortable living/dining room with balcony. All WC's are shared.
The chalet host will have a day off during the course of the week, during which you will be required to eat out.
Iglu acts as a travel agent for disclosed principals/tour operators, further details
of which will be made available at the time of booking. Your holiday contract will
be bound by the tour operators terms and conditions.
Prices are shown for a basic room or unit, can be subject to change and are indicative
until time of booking. Please call on 020 8544 7114 for prices for other travel
and room options for this property.
Prices shown are per person per week based on maximum occupancy. Descriptions and
quality ratings are provided by the Tour Operator (or one of the Tour Operators
where similar holidays are offered by more than one supplier). We reserve the right
to make minor adjustments to the description or rating based on staff and customer
feedback. For payments by credit card, a 2.5% credit card charge (4% for AMEX) will
be added to your invoice. If you pay by a UK issued debit card, there is no charge.
All bookings are subject to a £5 per person Passenger Admin Fee charged by Iglu.com.