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The Wanderer Butterfly is known overseas as the Monarch Butterfly, so named for being the King, or Queen, of butterflies. In North America they are also known as King Billies, after William of Orange. The Australian name of Wanderer comes from its remarkable habit of long distance migration. The scientific name Danaus plexippus was bestowed by Carolus Linnaeus, the father of taxonomy and inventor of the scientific naming system.
Adult female Wanderer ButterflySource: Patrick Honan
Although not a native to Australia, the Wanderer may not exactly be introduced in the usual sense. Wanderer Butterflies most likely arrived in Australia across the Coral Sea from Vanuatu or New Caledonia, carried by three cyclones in early 1870. This was part of a major expansion in distribution across the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans from North America in the late 1800s, probably due to a combination of environmental factors, human movement and natural expansion.
An adult Wanderer Butterfly feeding on Cat's Whiskers (Orthopsiphon aristatus).Source: Patrick Honan
The first recorded observations from Australia were made in February 1871 in Queensland, followed by the first record from Melbourne in April 1872. It is possible that Wanderers had been making the journey to Australia since time immemorial, but only after Europeans established their food plants here could Wanderers establish.
The distinctive fleshy 'filaments' behind the head of the caterpillar are used as sensory organs.Source: Patrick Honan
Wanderers have been seen at sea up to 500km from land and occasionally settle on passing ships. This is not unusual – with favourable winds, Australian butterflies such as Common Eggflies often end up in New Zealand. Wanderers have a cruising speed of about 30km per hour with bursts of up to 50km per hour when alarmed.
The wings of the adult can be seen through the walls of a Wanderer Butterfly pupa.Source: Patrick Honan
In North America, Wanderers undertake a famous annual migration from Canada and northern USA down to Mexico and California, and then back again. The populations overwintering in the Oyamel Fir Forests of Mexico roost at densities of 10 million butterflies per hectare. Because the length of time required for the migration exceeds that of an adult Wanderer's life span, those arriving back in Canada are the descendents of those that left the year before.
Map of the North American migration of the Monarch or Wanderer butterfly that occurs each year in autumn.Source: Via the Frost Lab, Queen's University
Department of Psychology
The secrets of the Wanderer migration in North America weren't fully revealed until the 1970s. Canadian Dr Fred Urquhart was fascinated as a child by the question of where all the Wanderers disappeared to during winter, and he and his team of volunteers took nearly 40 years to discover the answer. Professor Urquhart died in 2002 but his life-long search is the subject of the new film Flight of the Butterflies 3D. In Australia, Dr Courtenay Smithers from the Australian Museum began tagging Wanderer Butterflies in the 1970s using many volunteers from the broader community. His studies revealed that overwintering populations around Sydney and Adelaide move into Melbourne and surrounds during summer. This research continues, with many questions still to be answered. In certain years, for example, populations appear to overwinter in some parts of Victoria, such as Phillip Island and the Western Districts, without needing to move interstate, but more data is needed to confirm these observations.
Flight of the Butterflies 3D opens at IMAX Melbourne Museum on 21 March.
Patrick's next post on these butterflies: More on the Monarch
Clake, A.R. & Zalucki, M.P., 2004. Monarchs in Australia: On the Winds of A Storm? Biological Invasions, 6:123-127
McCubbin, C., 1970, Australian Butterflies, Thomas Nelson Ltd, Melbourne, 206pp.
Hi Dave, we checked with Patrick on this, and his reply is as follows:
Dr Courtenay Smithers at the Australian Museum initiated a tagging program in the 1970s, which gave some idea of Wanderer (or Monarch) butterfly migrations in Australia. This program petered out in the 1980s and sadly Dr Smithers passed away in 2011. There has been much talk about reinstating a similar program in recent years, but to our knowledge no such program is currently active.
Hi Elaine,
The Lesser Wanderer (Danaus chrysippus) is a different species to the Wanderer (Danaus plexippus), but the larvae of both species are often found together on the same host plants (Swan Plants, or Milkweed). Unlike the Wanderer, which has a more restricted distribution, the Lesser Wanderer is found all across Australia in a great variety of habitats.
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The One: The Life and Music of James Brown
RJ Smith
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In the early 1970s, James Brown typically performed 335 days a year; each month, he gave away 5,000 autographs and 1,000 pairs of cuff links, and went through 80 pairs of shoes.When he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 with the inaugural class—Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Ray Charles and others—he was the only one with a new hit song at the time, "Living in America."
His work ethic was prodigious, his longevity almost unparalleled, but the essence of his talent more mysterious. The talk show host David Frost asked Brown what soul was. "The truth," he replied.
But soul wasn't easy. If you wanted to play with James Brown, you would play by his rules: no distracting hobbies ("Black people don't play golf!" he shouted at band members while throwing clubs off the tour bus); fines for misbehavior; and corporal punishment. "They were scared stiff," said a girlfriend. "He used to hit them grown men!"
Brown made "a paradoxically freedom-drenched art out of radical acts of discipline," RJ Smith writes in this new, extravagantly detailed biography. In early, plaintive songs like "Please, Please, Please," and, later, in funk-infused tunes like "Get Up (I Feel Like Being) a Sex Machine," Brown's music is the id unleashed. "I feel good!" Brown sang with his trademark lung-scorching shout—a sound, Smith notes, that "shows the control Brown has over a technique most often used to signify a loss of control."
Smith, whose first book, The Great Black Way, told the story of African-Americans in 1940s Los Angeles, sets the singer-songwriter against the backdrop of the nation's racial legacy. Brown was an emblem of the possibilities that opened to black people in the second half of the 20th century. "I was able to speak to the country during the crisis," Brown said after Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, "and they followed my advice." If that claim seems extreme, it was also true. "Say it loud," Brown sang, "I'm black and I'm proud." Thousands sang along with him.
Brown's early years, as is well known, were rough: born in Barnwell, South Carolina, in 1933; left school in the seventh grade; caught breaking into cars in 1949 and locked up; earned a reputation in jail for singing; paroled with the help of a local musician. A break arrived in 1955, when Brown filled in for Little Richard after he abandoned his tour; he'd passed through a Toccoa, Georgia, club one night and seen Brown perform.
Brown wrote or co-wrote almost all of his hits, like "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," but he described himself as 25 percent entertainer and 75 percent businessman. He started a trading stamp company and a chain of restaurants, and bought radio stations. "Brown made entrepreneurialism groovy," writes Smith. Yet he did not open a bank account until the early '60s, keeping his money in cardboard boxes and buried in his yard, and he didn't file a tax return until 1967. By 1980, his U.S. tax tab was $17.3 million. More than his finances were a mess. He beat his third wife; relations with his fourth were also violent. He became addicted to PCP and, after a high-speed highway chase, was arrested and convicted of running from police; he spent two years in jail. No matter how low his fortunes sank, his music soared. In 1989—while Brown was incarcerated—the Florida A&M marching band traveled to Paris as the lone American representatives at the centennial celebration of the French Revolution. As they paraded down the Champs-Élysées, they played just one artist: James Brown. He died in 2006.
The imperatives of biography are to record, to correct and to carve out historical significance, and Smith's lively account succeeds on all three fronts. It's an often inspiring chronicle of an American original, bookended with reminders of how far the dirt-poor performer traveled; it ends with an inventory of the deceased singer's house, which included antique leg irons and sprigs of cotton. There was ugliness and meanness in Brown's life, but it's the triumph—over the limits of his education, the poverty of his background and the prejudices of his era—that Smith's portrait impresses upon us.
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Anatomy of a Center Channel Speaker
A look inside one of Definitive Technology's best home theater speakers
Dave Bar worked for Crutchfield from 1981 until his retirement in 2016. After a 23-year stint in the sales department, he joined the home A/V writing staff. Dave's expertise and good humor will be sorely missed.
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Heads up!Welcome to this article from the Crutchfield archives. Have fun reading it, but be aware that the information may be outdated and links may be broken.
What you see when you look at the outside of a top-notch home speaker reveals only a fraction of the design and engineering that goes into it. To help you get a better understanding of what makes a high-performance speaker stand out from the crowd, we'll identify some of the various elements that go into one of the speakers we carry and explain how they make this speaker sound so good.
|The Definitive Technology CS-8060HD combines advanced driver technologies with a solid cabinet and built-in subwoofer to deliver superlative sound.
For our "test subject" we chose Definitive Technology's CS-8060HD center channel speaker. Why a center channel? Because in many respects it's the main speaker in a surround sound system, often handling 50% or more of the program material. With so much of your home theater's performance riding on the center, it's vital to choose a first-rate contender.
Sparkling clear highs
The '8060HD's pure aluminum dome tweeter is heat-treated to relax the crystal structure of the metal. It's then coated with a ceramic to help it produce crisp, extended highs that reveal subtle details and shimmer without a trace of edginess.
More support for less distortion
Most speakers use only a single surround to hold the cone in place. The midrange drivers in the CS-8060HD use a balanced double surround system (BDSS) that supports the cone at two points. This helps the cone remain far more stable as it moves back and forth, resulting in clearer, more accurate sound — even at high volume levels.
Linear Response Waveguide™
This speaker's unique, mushroom-shaped waveguide smoothes off-axis frequency response for broad, even dispersion and a more realistic sonic "image." That means everyone in the room gets to hear balanced sound with lifelike vocals and instruments, plus better movie special effects.
How about a sub with that center?
The CS-8060HD features an 8-inch subwoofer with a built-in 150-watt amplifier that powers and controls it for high-impact performance. This combo provides powerful, wide-range center-channel sound that blends seamlessly with your other home theater speakers.
Built like a tank for better sound
|Cutaway view of the CS-8060HD's cabinet.
All the speaker technology in the world would be wasted if you put it into a flimsy box. That's why Definitive devotes as much attention to the construction of their speakers' enclosures as any other part of their design. Thick walls, strong internal bracing, and separate sub-enclosures for the midranges and tweeters keep unwanted cabinet vibration and driver interaction to a minimum for the cleanest possible sound.
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Whether you're looking for home theater thrills or startling musical realism, Definitive Technology has you covered. All of the voice-matched siblings in their BP speaker line share the same vault-like cabinet construction, advanced driver array, and thoughtful design to give you spacious, natural sound and serious low-frequency output. They are available in a wide range of sizes and prices to fit every budget and room.


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Ryan Jacob Pickle, 19 years of age, of Salem, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO from the results of an automobile accident. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 7, 1992 to Stephen Pickle and Lisa (Wood) Irwin. On February 14, 2011 in Columbia, Missouri he was united in marriage to Meridith Michaels.
Ryan was employed at Tag in Licking, MO. He and Meridith attended the Round Pond Baptist Church in Salem. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, camping and reading.
He is survived by his wife Meridith Michaels of Salem, MO; his mother Lisa Irwin and husband Scott of St. Louis, MO and father Stephen Pickle; one brother Douglas Pickle of Arnold, MO; one sister Tricia Pickle of St. Louis, MO; father-in-law Jeffrey Michaels of St. Louis, MO; aunts and uncles Janell Stewart of Cherryville, MO, Colleen Wolf and Clifford Michaels; special niece Kailley Pickle who Ryan helped raise; and nephew's and niece Logan Pickle, Jaydin Cole Princivalli and Constance Marie Princivalli; cousins, other relatives and friends.
The Family received friends from 11:00 a.m until time of service on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home in Steelville, MO.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Britton-Bennett Funeral Home with Pastor Lyndell Decker officiating. Special music of "Temporary Home", "Knowing What I know About Heaven" and "Celebrate Me Home" was played. Memories were shared by Dawn Wood.
Committal prayer and interment were in the Fairclough Cemetery in Cuba, MO.
Honored to be casket bearers were Douglas Pickle, Garrett Pickle, Wayne Stewart, Brady Stewart, Larry Koller and Robert Brown.
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CNN's Lawrence again suggested Tester is "a get-your-hands-dirty kind of guy," unlike other "urban, elite Democrats"
During CNN's special November 7 coverage of the midterm elections, CNN correspondent Christopher Lawrence again suggested that Montana Democratic Senate candidate Jon Tester is "a different kind of Democrat" because Tester is "a farmer; he's a get-your-hands-dirty kind of guy," unlike "urban, elite Democrats." As Media Matters for America noted [1], on the November 6 edition [2] of CNN's The Situation Room, Lawrence similarly stated that Tester is "not your typical Democrat," because he is a "third-generation farmer" and "runs a butcher shop," suggesting that few Democrats hold similar occupations.
From the 12 p.m. ET hour of CNN's America Votes 2006:
TONY HARRIS (anchor): And Chris, what is -- there are two things here. You may not want to vote for Conrad Burns, but you have to vote for something. So if you're voting for Jon Tester, what has been his appeal in the state?
LAWRENCE: Well, he's talked about one thing: He's talked about the culture of corruption in Washington, and he's really hit Burns hard on being out of touch with Montana. He's said he's been in office 18 years, he's gone Washington on us, he's not in touch with the people of Montana. And really, Tester is a different kind of Democrat. He's a farmer; he's a get-your-hands-dirty kind of guy -- not more of the urban, elite Democrats. So he's trying to appeal to a lot of those rural and conservative voters that other Democrats may have just written off in the past.
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Umm, you are making two redundant set of commands, one is that you got it working but with the other you are trying to set on a VAP which is incorrect parameter afaik and thus is not needed.
1) wlanconfig ath0 create wlandev wifi0 wlanmode monitor
That will create a new VAP interface named ath0 with the mode already set to monitor
2) airmon-ng start ath0
First, it should have been airmon-ng start wifi0 and second, if you have done what I said in the first part with wlanconfig, you are already making a redundant command which was not needed in the first place.
You will only need one ath0 and that is to set into monitor mode, so destroy any other athX and have only ath0 to start monitoring with whatever you want.


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Longworth worked hard at odd jobs, passed the bar exam, moved to Cincinnati, and began practicing law.
More importantly, Longworth viewed wine as a critical piece of the temperance movement.
Is "regime," I wonder, a term Longworth would apply to the administrations of democratically elected leaders in the West?
While the skins continued to produce a distinctly musky note, Longworth decided to press the grapes before fermentation.
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Install, repair, and maintain mechanical regulating and controlling devices, such as electric meters, gas regulators, thermostats, safety and flow valves, and other mechanical governors.
Sample of reported job titles: Control Valve Technician; Electric Meter Technician; Instrument and Controls Technician; Instrument and Electrical Technician (I & E Technician); Instrument Technician; Instrument, Control and Electrical Technician (ICE Technician); Maintenance Technician; Measurement Technician; Meter Technician; Valve Technician
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- Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.
- Turn valves to allow measured amounts of air or gas to pass through meters at specified flow rates.
- Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
- Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
- Connect regulators to test stands, and turn screw adjustments until gauges indicate that inlet and outlet pressures meet specifications.
- Disassemble and repair mechanical control devices or valves, such as regulators, thermostats, or hydrants, using power tools, hand tools, and cutting torches.
- Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
- Disconnect or remove defective or unauthorized meters, using hand tools.
- Lubricate wearing surfaces of mechanical parts, using oils or other lubricants.
- Test valves and regulators for leaks and accurate temperature and pressure settings, using precision testing equipment.
- Install regulators and related equipment such as gas meters, odorization units, and gas pressure telemetering equipment.
- Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
- Examine valves or mechanical control device parts for defects, dents, or loose attachments, and mark malfunctioning areas of defective units.
- Attach air hoses to meter inlets, plug outlets, and observe gauges for pressure losses to test internal seams for leaks.
- Dismantle meters, and replace or adjust defective parts such as cases, shafts, gears, disks, and recording mechanisms, using soldering irons and hand tools.
- Advise customers on proper installation of valves or regulators and related equipment.
- Connect hoses from provers to meter inlets and outlets, and raise prover bells until prover gauges register zero.
- Make adjustments to meter components, such as setscrews or timing mechanisms, so that they conform to specifications.
- Replace defective parts, such as bellows, range springs, and toggle switches, and reassemble units according to blueprints, using cam presses and hand tools.
- Investigate instances of illegal tapping into service lines.
- Install, inspect and test electric meters, relays, and power sources to detect causes of malfunctions and inaccuracies, using hand tools and testing equipment.
- Trace and tag meters or house lines.
- Mount and install meters and other electric equipment such as time clocks, transformers, and circuit breakers, using electricians' hand tools.
- Vary air pressure flowing into regulators and turn handles to assess functioning of valves and pistons.
- Attach pressurized meters to fixtures which submerge them in water, and observe meters for leaks.
- Measure tolerances of assembled and salvageable parts for conformance to standards or specifications, using gauges, micrometers, and calipers.
- Repair leaks in valve seats or bellows of automotive heater thermostats, using soft solder, flux, and acetylene torches.
- Clean internal compartments and moving parts, using rags and cleaning compounds.
- Repair electric meters and components, such as transformers and relays, and replace metering devices, dial glasses, and faulty or incorrect wiring, using hand tools.
- Recondition displacement type gas meters and governors, fabricating, machining, or modifying parts needed for repairs.
- Cut seats to receive new orifices, tap inspection ports, and perform other repairs to salvage usable materials, using hand tools and machine tools.
- Reassemble repaired equipment, and solder top, front, and back case panels in place, using soldering guns, power tools, and hand tools.
- Calibrate thermostats for specified temperature or pressure settings.
- Collect money due on delinquent accounts.
- Recommend and write up specifications for changes in hardware, such as house wiring.
- Dip valves and regulators in molten lead to prevent leakage, and paint valves, fittings, and other devices, using spray guns.
- Splice and connect cables from meters or current transformers to pull boxes or switchboards, using hand tools.
- Clean plant growth, scale, paint, soil, or rust from meter housings, using wire brushes, scrapers, buffers, sandblasters, or cleaning compounds.
- Clamp regulator units into vises on stages above water tanks, and attach compressed air hoses to intake ports.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software — Emerson FIRSTVUE Value Sizing
- Data base user interface and query software — Data entry software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — SAP
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Project management software — Maintenance record software; Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Adjustable widemouth pliers — Insulated adjustable widemouth pliers
- Adjustable wrenches
- Air compressors
- Ammeters — Clamp-on meters
- Articulating boom lift — Bucket trucks
- Bench vises
- Blow torch — Acetylene torches; Cutting torches
- Calipers — Measurement calipers
- Circuit tester — Burden testers; Circuit testers
- Claw hammer — Claw hammers
- Cold chisels — Steel chisels
- Conduit benders
- Cutting die — Metal cutting dies
- Desktop computers
- Diagonal cut pliers — Diagonal cutting pliers
- End cut pliers — Side cutting pliers
- Fish tape — Fish tapes
- Flowmeters — Flow meters; Flow recorders
- Forklifts
- Frequency calibrator or simulator — Power system analyzers
- Grease guns
- Hacksaw — Hacksaws
- Hydraulic pumps
- Hydraulic truck cranes — Hydraulic truck-mounted cranes
- Impact wrenches — Hydraulic wrenches; Power wrenches
- Infrared imagers — Infrared cameras
- Insulated screwdriver — Insulated screwdrivers
- Ladders
- Levels — Precision levels
- Linemans pliers — Electrician's pliers
- Locking pliers
- Longnose pliers
- Micrometers
- Mill saw file — Single-cut mill saw files
- Multimeters
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Nut drivers
- Open end wrenches — Crescent wrenches
- Pad or keyhole saw — Keyhole saws
- Paint application system — Paint spray booths
- Paint sprayers — Paint spray guns
- Personal computers
- Phasemeters
- Pipe or tube cutter — Copper cutters; Pipe cutters
- Pipe wrenches — Quick wrenches
- Pneumatic sanding machines — Sandblasters
- Portable data input terminals — Dataloggers; Handheld computers; Mobile data terminals
- Power drills
- Power grinders — Grinding tools
- Power saws
- Power screwguns — Power screwdrivers
- Pressure indicators — Pressure gauges; Pressure recorders
- Protective gloves — Rubber gloves
- Punches or nail sets or drifts — Punches
- Radio frequency transmitters or receivers — Handheld transmitters
- Rasps
- Razor knives — Scrapers
- Rivet tools — Pop rivet guns
- Saws — Hand saws
- Scaffolding
- Screwdrivers — Phillips head screwdrivers; Robertson screwdrivers; Straight screwdrivers
- Slip or groove joint pliers — Groove-joint pliers; Slip joint pliers
- Soldering iron — Soldering irons
- Specialty wrenches — Insulated wrenches
- Spot welding machine — Portable welding equipment
- Squares — Layout squares
- Stripping tools — Wire strippers
- Tape measures — Measuring tapes
- Taps — Metal cutting taps
- Tongs
- Track cranes — Overhead cranes
- Two way radios
- Utility knives
- Voltage or current meters — Test lamps; Voltmeters
- Wattmeters — Watt-hour test meters
- Wire brushes
- Wire cutters
- Wire lug crimping tool — Wire crimpers
- Wire or cable cutter — Cable cutters
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
- Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
- Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
- Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
- Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Detailed Work Activities
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Control power supply connections.
- Install metering equipment.
- Confer with coworkers to coordinate work activities.
- Document operational activities.
- Enter codes or other information into computers.
- Connect electrical components or equipment.
- Adjust the tension of nuts or bolts.
- Communicate with coworkers to coordinate installations or repairs.
- Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair.
- Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear.
- Connect hoses to equipment or piping.
- Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts.
- Maintain repair or maintenance records.
- Train customers in the use of products.
- Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning.
- Inspect electrical or electronic systems for defects.
- Install electrical components, equipment, or systems.
- Repair electrical circuits or wiring.
- Repair pipes to stop leaking.
- Measure distances or dimensions.
- Repair non-engine automotive or vehicle components.
- Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order.
- Cut materials according to specifications or needs.
- Reassemble equipment after repair.
- Rebuild parts or components.
- Repair electrical components.
- Solder parts or connections between parts.
- Calibrate equipment to specifications.
- Collect payments for good or services.
- Advise others on issues related to repairs, installation, or equipment design.
- Paint surfaces or equipment.
- Seal gaps or cracks to prevent leakage or moisture intrusion.
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Work Context
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 77% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 60% responded "Every day."
- Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 66% responded "Every day."
- Exposed to Contaminants — 49% responded "Every day."
- Telephone — 65% responded "Every day."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 18% responded "Very important."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 64% responded "Every day."
- Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions — 34% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Exposed to Hazardous Conditions — 21% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting — 34% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Face-to-Face Discussions
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 53% responded "Important results."
- Work With Work Group or Team
- Duration of Typical Work Week
- Contact With Others — 22% responded "Contact with others about half the time."
- Time Pressure — 30% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 62% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 67% responded "Every day."
- Physical Proximity — 54% responded "Very close (near touching)."
- Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 38% responded "Every day."
- Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 40% responded "Continually or almost continually."
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 22% responded "Extremely important."
- Deal With External Customers — 34% responded "Extremely important."
- Exposed to High Places — 33% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 30% responded "Once a month or more but not every week."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 33% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Electronic Mail
- Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled — 31% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Spend Time Standing — 33% responded "About half the time."
- Consequence of Error — 24% responded "Extremely serious."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 43% responded "Important."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 44% responded "Limited responsibility."
- Outdoors, Under Cover — 42% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 42% responded "Once a year or more but not every month."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
|Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
|Related Experience
|Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Examples include food service managers, travel guides, electricians, agricultural technicians, barbers, nannies, and medical assistants.
|SVP Range
|(6.0 to < 7.0)
Interest code: RCI
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Work Values
- Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2016)
|$26.21 hourly, $54,520 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2014)
|42,000 employees
|Projected growth (2014-2024)
|Little or no change (-1% to 1%)
|Projected job openings (2014-2024)
|State trends
|Top industries (2014)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data and 2014-2024 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2014-2024). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.


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Former Republican Presidential candidate Jon Huntsman thinks the Romney/Ryan ticket is missing some heart.
In an interview on "Power Play with Chris Stirewalt", Huntsman praised Congressman Paul Ryan for being both smart and articulate, but suggested that Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will continue having challenges connecting with average Americans.
"You can only have one Bain analyst on the ticket. You can't have two Bain analysts on the ticket," Huntsman said, referring to the private equity firm once led by Romney. "At some point you need connect with the heart and soul of America. You need to penetrate the soul. They want to feel your words, not just hear them."
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Tornados dominate Lincoln Memorial, 9-0March 21, 2009
Brevard wins seventh in a row
Brevard, S.C. – Paul Thomson's Brevard Tornados kicked things into high gear Saturday, dominating the Railsplitters of Lincoln Memorial, 9-0. Brevard has not lost in their last seven matches.
Brevard (11-3, 2-2 South Atlantic Conference) started the day with three wins in pairs action. Lindsay Shaeffer and Kim Dixon beat Sofia Lopez and Ann-Sophie Indeherberge, 8-6 in the closest point. Lindsay Hostetter and Kayley Duval downed Emily Osborne and Jenny Powell by an 8-2 count, while Sara Douglas and Merek Slagle topped Mandy Mills and Melanie Smith by the same margin.
In singles, the scoreboard was again painted in black and blue. Shaeffer won in the top flight over Lopez, 7-5, 6-2 and Hostetter beat Inderherberge, 6-1, 6-3. Duval swept Katie Oliver, 6-0, 6-0 and Dixon stood tall over Osborne, 7-5, 6-2. Jennifer Nyman beat Smith, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4, and Douglas finished the match with a 7-5, 7-6 (7-5) victory over Mills.
The Tornados play their third straight match within the confines of the SAC Wednesday at 3 p.m. against Mars Hill. The Railsplitters (3-5, 0-1 SAC) next face Tusculum, also Wednesday at 3 p.m.


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SAVANNAH, Ga.- The Brevard College track & field team opened their outdoor season at Savannah State University for the Savannah State Tiger Relays on Saturday.
The Women Distance Medley included Heidi Kaartinen, China Davis, Ashley Lowe and Angela Canale. The group finished in third place during the race but recorded a new school record of 13:15.41.
Josh Mower was highlighted as a top performer for the Tornados after winning in the 5000m with a PR of 15:30.37.
Coach Adam Malloy also recognized Chris Shore as his "Athlete of the Meet." Chris Shore has been confined to an elliptical and stationary bike for nearly two months after suffering from a tough and painful injury, but he succeeded in matching his 800m PR in his leg of the distance medley relay, setting the team up for a fourth place finish.
"Chris showed the competitive spirit and determination I look for," Coach Malloy expressed, "He did not create an excuse for himself based on his limited training."
Additionally, Raphael Jordan finished in second for the Long Jump recording 6.49 meters. Peter Woerner placed second for Shot Put at 10.68 meters and 31.09 meters in Discus. Micah Voelzow also landed a second place spot after reaching 1.70 meters in the men's High Jump.
The 4x200 Meter Relay squad was compiled of Mitch Watson, Marcus Lunsford, Raphael Jordan and Josh Grinstead. The quartet finished the race in fourth place with a time of 1:35.68.
The team will compete at the Charlotte 49er Classic during the March 21-22 weekend in Charlotte, N.C.


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have you disabled NAT on your m0n0wall, since your ADSL router is already
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Subject: [m0n0wall] About NAT using my GS-R250S Plus/Duo ADSL Router
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Above • Protesters of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline gather around a coffin Thursday as the Rev. Tom Goldsmith, left, of First Unitarian Church leads a "Funeral for the Future" service outside the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building in Salt Lake City. Right • Krista Bowers wears a veil during the protest. Below • Chriss Meecham holds a sign during the mock funeral.
Organizers said Thursday's event was aimed at calling attention to support for the pipeline by all members of Utah's congressional delegation.
When completed, the Keystone pipeline would carry petroleum products from Canada and the northern U.S. to refineries on the Gulf Coast.
Protest supporters included Citizens Climate Lobby-Utah Group, Fossil Free U,HEAL Utah, Mormon Stewards Protecting the Earth, Peaceful Uprising, Sierra Club-Utah Chapter and Utah Tar Sands Resistance.


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Huntsman visits New Hampshire. NRA chief speaks in Utah. Utahns could feel hit from sequester.
Happy Monday. Jon Huntsman was back in New Hampshire over the weekend, visiting a state where he spent a good portion of time in the run up to the first primary in the nation. The ex-Utah governor's visit spurred talk of a possible 2016 bid but Huntsman just said he was there to visit friends.
-> "You always run the risk whenever you set foot in this great state of people speculating about politics, but you know what? Friendships are a lot more enduring than just politics," Huntsman told a local TV station. "We've got some great friends here." [WMUR]
Topping the news: NRA executive Wayne LaPierre told about 1,200 Utahns that a universal background check system for gun buyers would lead to a national firearm registry, intended to take guns away. [Trib] [DNews
-> Everyone from travelers passing through security lines at Salt Lake City International to 4,100 IRS workers to visitors to Utah's national parks could face difficulties under the looming sequester. [Trib]
Tweets of the day: From @chucktodd: "Strategically, I get the sense that neither the WH nor the Cong. GOPers have an idea of what their 'end game' strategy is on sequester"
He continues in another tweet, "They are both hoping to win a mythical P.R. battle on sequester but neither side seems to have a rational idea of how to stop it."
Happy birthday: Today to Paul Dougan, Dana Dickson and AP's Lolita Baldor. Belated wishes to Utah GOP Executive Director Ivan DuBois and former state Rep. Craig Frank who celebrated this weekend.
From the Hill: Here's your daily legislative schedule. [Trib]
-> Lawmakers once again hesitated to pull the trigger on a bill that would give Utah sheriffs the right to arrest federal agents attempting to seize guns. [Trib] [Herald]
-> With UTA's blessing, Rep. Joel Briscoe asked an appropriations committee for funding that would allow free ridership on trains and busses during January in July an attempt to curb emissions and clean up the murky valley air. [Trib]
-> With two elected officials under investigation for ethical troubles, Sen. John Valentine is sponsoring a bill to buff up a state ethics panel. [Trib] [Herald]
-> A bill that expands 80 mph sections of Utah freeways zoomed through the Senate, and is now on its way to the governor's desk. [Trib] [Herald]
-> The Senate passed a bill tweaking the rules about when candidates may ask for election recounts. [Trib]
-> Lawmakers gave Vietnam veterans a standing ovation and a resolution honoring them in a ceremony last week. [Trib]
-> A bill that would grant the state more oversight over radioactive waste cleared a House committee. [Trib]
-> Lawmakers seeking funding for transportation projects were met with tightening purse strings, as the Department of Transportation issued a reminder that their funds were to be used for highways only. [Trib]
Opinion section: Peg McEntee blasts Sens. Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch for not supporting the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. [Trib]
-> George Pyle breaks some hard news to gun rights advocates. [Trib]
-> Utah's AARP director warns of the chained CPI, a tool by which Social Security benefits are calculated. [Trib]
-> The chair of the State Board of Education calls for an overhaul of Utah's public schools. [Trib]
-> Women fighting in direct combat is nothing new just look at the Soviet Union, says a writer. [Trib]
-> A wildlife ecologist says that bear spray might be a better alternative to large firearms when it comes to self defense. [Trib]
-> Two professors say that quality healthcare doesn't operate well on a free market system. [Trib]
-> The former chair of the Salt Lake County Bicycle Advisory Committee says making public transportation a viable option for everyone would improve air quality. [Trib]
-> Bullying and suicide prevention bills are late to the game, says Paul Rolly. [Trib]
-> Pat Bagley offers his take on the GOP's protest against tax increases for the wealthy. [Trib]
-> Here are three things that any American history/Oscars buff needs to know about Lincoln. [DNews]
-> John Florez says education needs to be tailored for a digital world. [DNews]
-> Despite the troubles plaguing law schools across the country, the U.'s law school continues to thrive, says a member of the university's Board of Trustees. [DNews]
-> A BYU family life professor says the same-sex marriage debate needs to shift towards thinking of children's rights. [DNews]
-> In the same-sex marriage debate, a law professor asks about divorce. [DNews]
-> Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb offer their takes on whether the Legislature will be able to tackle the big issues of the day this session. [DNews]
-> Credit card debt is the real crisis, says Jay Evensen. [DNews]
-> Former Sen. Bob Bennett says using a meat axe (the sequester) and not a scalpel (designated cuts) will only bring pain and no gain for the country. [DNews]
Weekend in review: Under fire (and a federal investigation) for issuing an audit of the Department of Child and Family Services, Lt. Gov. Greg Bell says he was just trying to sift through the facts of a conflicting case. [Trib]
-> Helper Mayor Dean Armstrong stepped down from office after his third DUI arrest this weekend. [Trib] [DNews]
-> Sen. Mike Lee gave a nod to his outgoing chief of staff Spencer Stokes by doing his own take on the Dodge Ram "God Made a Farmer" Super Bowl ad. [Trib]
-> Timpanogos Cave could see cut backs if the sequester goes through. [Herald]
-> Despite a howling blizzard, about 100 people gathered to protest a northern extension of the Legacy Parkway. [Trib] [DNews] [Fox13]
-> The Utah Transportation Commission says they'll fix a bottleneck on U.S. 40, aggravated by oil tankers stopping to check their brakes. [Trib]
Nationally: President Barack Obama warned of dark days ahead for all 50 states if the sequester goes into play, in an attempt to persuade Republicans into compromising on the cuts. [WaPost] [NYTimes] [Politico]
-> Meanwhile, Gov. Gary Herbert urged GOP lawmakers to move forward on a plan to stop the cuts. [Politico]
-> Luke Russert thinks Sally Field was robbed of an Oscar for her portrayal of Mary Todd Lincoln. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz thought the show was a bit too edgy. Here's Washington's Twitter take on Hollywood's big night. [Politico]
Where are they?
Gov. Gary Herbert is in Washington for the National Governors' Association meeting.
AG John Swallow is in Washington for the National Association of Attorneys General conference and meets with Tony West from the U.S. Department of Justice.
SLC Mayor Ralph Becker has a community development block grant funding meeting, meets with state legislators, meets with transit officials from St. Paul, Minn. and has a Wasatch Mountain Project Executive Committee meeting.
WVC Mayor Mike Winder meets with Taylorsville Mayor Jerry Rechtenbach and West Jordan Mayor Melissa Johnson and then hits his city's Fire Department awards banquet.
President Barack Obama delivers remarks to the National Governors' Association meeting.
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Lizzy Caplan Gossip
Lizzy Caplan gossip, latest news, photos, and video.
Press Conference, 1965
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Masters Of Sex Season 3 Episode 1 recap It may be because Lainey and I were embroiled last night in a discussion about a writer who didn't bother to hide his condescension for women, but this episode of Masters of Sex, set in 1965, has firmly moved into what amounts to a family drama that documents how Bill Masters is frustrated by women being women. Full Story
Hollywood Reporter Drama Actress Roundtable 2015
Man oh man, is it good to be The Hollywood Reporter this year. That is, they're doing what they always do - including the actresses who are most likely to get an Emmy nomination or to be discussed if they don't get an Emmy nomination – but these women are the most interesting we've had in years. Full Story
Josh Charles in Masters of Sex
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If you're worried that your Mad Men withdrawal is going to get kind of ugly and desperate, now is the time to catch up on Masters Of Sex. It's period, it's a delicious show with lots of drama and yelling and sex and nudity, and it moves through time like a freight train. And apparently, Josh Charles's character is going to have a 'complicated' relationship with Michael Sheen's Masters and Lizzy Caplan's Johnson. Full Story
Janis Ian at the MET Gala
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Full Disclosure: Lizzy Caplan is one of my imaginary BFFs. Party Down's Casey Klein is basically my twin. Anyway, Lainey posted photos of Lizzy on-set of X-Mas with Joseph Gordon-Levitt last September, and wrote, "Finally can it be Lizzy Caplan's time? Full Story
Movie no one will admit to seeing getting sequel
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Last summer Now You See Me, the movie about bank-robbing magicians, trucked to over $117 million at the domestic box office, qualifying it as a sleeper hit. Accordingly, it's getting a sequel, because movies can no longer stand alone. If it makes even the least little bit of money, it's going to get sequelized (see also: Hansel & Gretel 2: Hahahaha). Full Story
Is Masters of Sex sexy?
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Masters Of Sex Season 2 Episode 10 recap Is it designed to be sexy? If it isn't, is that the point of the show or a failing of the show? Because it's not sexy to start off a show, or indeed a conversation of any kind, with talk about money. That's not sexy at all. Full Story
White Lies
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Masters Of Sex Season 2 Episode 9 recap It's just because of Christian Borle. It's just because of Christian Borle. I'm not starting to think about Smash, and how characters on that show used to tell each other great revelations about things instead of showing them, and how the main characters only looked at problems instead of actually having them, because of Christian Borle. Full Story
Perfect Casting: Lizzy Caplan & JGL edition
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Lizzy Caplan and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are shooting a movie together in New York about Christmas Eve and old friends getting together. (She's not with Matthew Perry anymore. Remember that???) Great casting, non? In real life, I could totally see these two hooking up. I mean, I know it's just acting but seeing her kissing him is the most attracted I've been to him ever. Full Story
Lizzy Caplan: Best Unseen Emmys Dress
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I got the Twitter urging early and often to go look at Lizzy Caplan's dress. It's gorgeous, yes. Particularly from the side, where you can see the litheness of the body (not a surprise if you've been watching the show – I got very, very familiar with her nipples last episode), the grace of the cutouts, and the flow of the white and black. Full Story
Beyonce > Sex
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Masters Of Sex Season 2 Episode 7 recap It was a bad night to be switching between Masters and the VMAs because the timeline was jumping all over the damn place. To be honest, had I known, I could have almost gotten through it all while waiting for Beyonce but…what can you do? Instead we broke our necks sailing through several years in the lives of Masters and Johnson. Full Story
It's Like Firing God
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Is this event being streamed on mmajunkie??
Is this event being streamed on mmajunkie??
Great win for Saul!!!!!
The poster formally known as Steve_Langford.
Maguire defo knows who he is now...
Rogers is an animal.
How did the fight go? What round did it finish and how?
29-28 Rogers in a back and forth battle.
Ok cheers.
The CWFC 65 main card will be repeated on MMAjunkie.com tonight at 9pm - available worldwide and free of charge.


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Anthony Vaccarello Fall 2012
Something has clearly happened to Anthony Vaccarello since his spring collection last September. Between Karlie Kloss closing that show in a slashed-and-draped black evening dress stretched erotically and tautly over her body (one wonders if that was the kick-start to la Kloss's monumental Italian Vogue story a couple of months back) to opening Vaccarello's fall show in a scalpel-sharp, deep, deep blue satin parka and pants, it is as if those six months were six years to him. Vaccarello has advanced at quite a rapid and remarkable clip. That's not to say that that spring wasn't good—it was sensational, in fact—but fall sees this young Belgian talent reach a new level of maturity, with a performance that was as accomplished as it was tightly focused. Backstage before the show, Vaccarello said he was "thinking of a more tailored look, more covered, and then I found this bleu marine satin, and suddenly I just wanted to do the whole collection in it."
Vaccarello certainly made wonderful use of a notoriously tricky fabric, allowing its richness to simultaneously soften and polish his lean, lean, lean look. He took archetypal masculine pieces—the parka, the blazer, the shirt—and reconfigured them so they retained the sense of the body underneath. Then he anointed them with all manner of subtle detailing, like utility zippers, banding, and seaming, and teamed them with skinny pants and narrow all-in-ones. (And he made use of a standout accessory, a gold-buckled bracelet that looked like a metallic version of a black leather fetish wristlet.) Vaccarello also said he had been considering classic fifties underwear, with beautifully worked corset skirts in that satin and black lamé with bands of black patent leather and silver fasteners, and incorporated the era's pneumatic pointy bras into a series of tops that cleaved to the body with an array of straps. By that point, Vaccarello wasn't only feeling blue, but also a gleaming, emerald-green techno synthetic and gold lamé, which managed to look both glamorously molten and effortlessly cool in the combination of a simple shirt and column skirt.
This is a designer who loves a high-octane, ultra-sexy look, but—and this was much in evidence for fall—no matter how short, or tight, or skin-revealing it becomes, it always carefully walks a line that never becomes vulgar. Sitting front row, model and music producer Caroline de Maigret (a friend of Vaccarello's) mused on what it's like to wear his clothes. "Often I feel vulnerable if I am in something that's too sexy," she said, wearing one of the jumpsuits that models were busy working on the runway, "but I never feel that way when I am in something of Anthony's. He has this way of letting you feel in control, of empowering the dress, rather than the other way around. It's a rare gift."


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Once Sony makes its February 20 announcement, Microsoft is last to present a console. What could be waiting for us?
Microsoft dont have to do anything till march and showcase the next xbox atGDC 2013 which is going to smash and crush the faces of its competition.
With what more Halo and kinect 2.0 dont make me laugh. If Microsoft wants to make a impact they need new IP's not apps not exclusive deals for ESPN not exclusive timed dlc. But games and seeing as the last few of their E3's have been worse then the last i dont see that happening.
Microsoft have a suprising number of exclusives yet to be announced. Some of which are definitely new IPs
Youd have to be quite messed up in the head if you think MS has no new games planned. Ahhh fanboys.....you cant live with them nor can you get rid of them.......
Did you not see the recent post about Black Tusk Studios having 4 unannounced IPs in the works.
Lionheads potentially new IP/ Fable MMO. Rares super secret projects. Then a disappointingly large dollop of Kinect and Arcade games for good measure.
We've heard that A LOT. New IP, surprising number of exclusives blah blah blah. Still nothing.
Mikefizzled - "Rares super secret projects"
Wait there are still people working at Rare.
Here is a list of what many people would call "Hardcore Projects" being developed by Microsoft First Party Studios:
* 343 Studios - Halo 5 and another [probably halo related] project (they have two teams)
* Connected Experiences - Unannounced large scale multiplayer title
* MS LA - Unannounced new IP "cinematic title"
* MS Redmond - Overseeing and Co-Developing "multiple projects"
* Platform Next Studios - Unannounced New IP
*Skybox Sports - Unannounced Sports title (New IP? Don't think MS have done a sports game before??)
* Turn 10 - Now a two team studio. One is Forza 5 and another unannounced title (PGR5?)
* Twisted Pixel - Unannounced title
* Lionhead - Unannounced new IP. Thought to be an MMO project.
* Lift London - "multiple unannounced cloud based games"
* Press Play - Unannounced Project
* Black Tusk - "multiple unannounced new IPs"
* MS Victoria - Unannounced Project
Now here are MS Casual/Family/Kinect Studios:
* BigPark - ???
* Xbox Live Productions - ???
* Playful Learning - "Next Generation Family Project"
* MS Soho - ???
* MS Mobile - ???
* Good Science Studio - ???
* Kids and Lifestyle Entertainment - "Next Generation fitness project"
* Rare - Allegedly now a 3 team studio
I can't be bothered to link because people would disagree and too naive to believe it anyway.
But anybody who thinks MS will have no games is in for a huge surprise.
Ms doesn't need high budget exclusive titles. It will sell regardless. The 360 has proven this in America.
They don't have to change anything. Halo and gears is all they need.
Fo realz internet gangsta?
good one, you should be a standup comedian
I only see MS reveal in march if ps4 is revealed in feb. I see both PS4 AND 720 a real close match with same cpu and similar ram, it will come down to preference and option with the system, I think MS will have more extra stuff included like illumiroom, better live, skype, windows8 os, better apps and a whole lot more internet advantage, but PS4 more likely to have more first party. Third party support will be equally distributed with minimal diference at best. PS4 and 720 will rock and wii-u will have the support of less casuals but lack of third party support again.
That is the thing with Windows 8. It will allow for more cross platform gaming for the developers who put forth the effort. It looks like that may be the way gaming is going, we'll see. Steambox to an extent and a lesser extent the OUYA also will allow for cross platform gaming.
The thing is, with win 8 taking up so much of 'nextbox' CPU (rumored 2 cores) and RAM (rumored 2GB) it may mean that apps run better but at a huge cost to game performance.
Personally, I'm agaisnt this.
PS4 supposedly has a faster GPU and RAM. All the speculation on Neogaf so far (which has been startlingly correct) has the PS4 pegged as noticeably better, performance wise, than the Durango. MS is going for a large OS with multiple social features and Kinect support. That is their focus.
I for one will not buying Nextbox, and just because it is going to be powerful does not make up for the fact that Sony and Nintendo have the IPs. The past 2 years Sony has been catching up to the Xbox in sales that is for sure. Halo has been done to death, Gears of War is pretty cool, but not going to make or break me if I don't have it. So I for one will be chillaxin playing Wii U online FREE and see what Sony has up is sleeve this E3.
I think it's pretty foolish to think that there are only two players in the market, and that one must always respond to the other.
i have a question,
"what dose MS have this year, any games coming up???"
if nothing, i have no doubt, there gana announce there next console within this year.
Uh, yeah they are announcing a new console this year.
Microsoft will be fine with whatever happens at this point. If you remember, they started a countdown to E3 on Major Nelson's blog only a few days into 2013. That got alot of people talking and likewise this will continue long after Sony makes their announcement. Obviously anyone can guess that new consoles will be further detailed at E3 2013. Microsoft has no exclusives aside from Halo and a handful of Xbox Live arcade titles so in my mind they def releasing the next xbox this year. As for PlayStation and that Feb 20th date, anything less then an actual PS4 reveal would singlehandedly be one of the worst moves Sony could ever make in the entire studio's history.
Sony is foolish to announce the PS4 so early because we likely wont hear about it again till E3 and if MS announces the 720 the any PS4 new will be overshadowed
Assuming the Feb 20th event is even about the PS4, which is not at all guaranteed, there is nothing foolish about it.
The last few E3's Sony has announced/leaked info for months before E3. That had the effect of having Sony constantly in the gaming news leading up to E3. And it seems to be working yet again given what the front page of N4G looks like most days lately.
It's a pretty good strategy. Just like at every other conference only the biggest announcements get noticed while everything else gets lost in the noise. This approach ensures they get more overall coverage in the press than if they just announced everything at E3.
There isnt many exclusives coming after september of this year so im sure the new consoles are incoming.. Otherwise im sure there would be more game release dates after that time..
On topic, idk where that leaves MS.. If they dont release some KILLER IPs with the new system, i honestly dont see it surviving this nx war.. Sony has PS Plus & Killer IPs to make their newest system shine.. They also have apps & other media functionality so why would people buy nxbox when PS4 has so much more? I have no evidence of PS4 having anything at all but if history is anything to go by, PS4 will recieve damn near every multiplat available as well as their own exclusives from 1st, 2nd, & 3rd party so people will definitely flock to that system..
Nintendo has their own powerful exclusives to survive off of too.. They can live off 1st party games alone.. So people will buy wii u as soon as they see smash bros, mario kart, etc.. MS has Halo n Gears but if thats it, its not going to be in this business much longer.. Sure lots of people buy those games but they will be available elsewhere like PC or steam.. I dont think gimmicks are going to work nx gen as all the casuals play tablet/phone games now..
IM getting both so i could careless about you all's meaningless fanboy wars. This is better than this and this is better than that..........freaking stupid if you ask me. It matters not which system is the better one. In the end we all win. Why?? Cause we get to enjoy the awesome games each respected side releases.
Tons of little kids on this site that parents can only buy them a PS3. They can't afford to have both.
I feel sorry for those kids. Well, the ones in the USA. Having to buy the less popular of the two.
There is no rush for Microsoft, they have kinect. Lol
Don't know if I will get the next Xbox. I was a PS guy since the beginning, but then decided to buy a 360 in 2008. Was really good, had lots of fun with it. But it has become increasingly stale. Call me a fanboy, whatever you will, but I can't seem to enjoy the Xbox as much as the PS3, which is due to MS abandoning me. I want new, core IP's. Not phone games and Kinect crap.
Again, not a fanboy at all, just stating facts. Not even saying the xbox exclusives aren't great, just that the support is not there from MS. Fed up, and I as a consumer will be sticking to just the PS4 unless these new studios work on something other than just phone/tablet games, xbla and kinect games.
As we all know on this site, opinions are "facts".
So you are denying that Microsoft is lacking in New, exclusive IP's? And are you denying they are putting more and more support towards their windows phone game market? And are you also denying that they are supporting Kinect a lot? They are facts.
My opinion was the part where I said I was "Fed up". As for some reason others are not fed up, as they like being somewhat abandoned, if I am to assume they are part of the 'core' audience. And given we are on a site about gaming, I would say they are.
Lacking any games? No I cant afford nor have the time to play even 1/4 the games out there right now. So bragging rights to have a library of 2, 000 games vs only 1, 650 to me is just propaganda that means nothing to me.
That plus I play mmos on the pc, so I just dont have the need to buy 2-3 games per month.
I'm hoping the reason why there's sweet F.A on xbox this year is because devs have been working on nextbox titles.
In the same position as before? Just because the PS4 may be announced on that day, it doesn't change whatever Microsoft may have planned. It'd just be a notice for the people of the world. Microsoft might even know about the PS4 as might Sony. We don't know what they talk to each other about.
Exactly. Reveal date means nothing, most people care about RELEASE date. Sony will lose hype if they announce now with a 2014 release date if Microsoft announces the nextbox at E3 with a November 2013 release.
If Microsoft doesn't moves away from all the Kinect crap they are screwed.
They need new and fresh IPs (oh, and forget about Fable once and for all)
It leaves them in the same spot as before Feb 20th honestly. The consoles are probably coming out around the same time this year, so it doesn't really matter who shows it off first. Both consoles will be shown in full and with demo's at E3, so the point is moot really.
I do think holding off any next gen announcement until after your huge games release on current hardware could have helped Sony a bit, keep them guessing because a lot of people didn't think Sony would release a new console until 2014. I know from my perspective, I'm still getting The Last Of Us on PS3, but I have to hold off on most of the other PS3 games this year because I have to save for two new consoles. Same with Microsoft, I'm getting Gears Judgment and saving for the next Xbox.
So I think no matter who shows what first, it wont matter in the end. People will go with whichever console speaks to them. For me personally, I want to know price, if it's backwards compatible, if it can play used games and I want to see some games running on it.
February 21st?
MS really shouldn't do anything. They should let Sony and Nintendo fight it out for the second position in the industry, and only then release details on the next XBOX.
Fable The Lost Chapters HD
^ This needs to happen!
Nothing. It's not even confirmed first off and second, it's a damn REVEAL date. It's not like the system will be released the next day. I still think Microsoft will launch before Sony.
Next-box coming more new IP & old Forza , Fable, Halo, and 80% The Witcher 3 only for PC/720. Ps4 not.
Too much hype new ps, too much. Its not good. Easy and wait February 20th.
Xbl, hype, early headstart, and lower price console wont save Ms this time thats for sure. They will have to bring games to the table of the quality of sony's 1st party devs. You guys who followed your friends to the x360 will follow them to the ps4 in the new gen.
I know some of you dont want to hear this and you thought Ms would be the best choice for the rest of your gaming life but when the dark knight rises (aka: ps4) it shalt not be stopped. its the hero you need but the one you dont deserve.
This be the third time I posted this
Lionheads rumored Fable-esque MMO. Black Tusks New AAA "next big thing" Ip. Gears 4, Forza 5, Alan Wake 2, Halo 5, Ryse, PGR, next gen Crack Down, Killer Instinct, Rares new project, Bungie's Destiny (timed) plus 2 more possible Ip's.
Proof of a possible new Crack Down game. Whats also interesting is The lead designer of Ruffian games says he has 4 unannounced Ips? "Including a "third person action title" and a "multiplayer game" with mentions of CryEngine 3.
These are interesting to say the least. MS will announce something very soon MS likes to play the quiet game.
EDIT: proof Rares not "Dead"
The title might be over exaggeration a bit but it raises fascination none the less.
let me know when it can play for free online ..then and only then
Agreed man. I bought a 360 before my PS3 only because it came out waaaaay earlier and it was more affordable, unlike PS3. The next box actually has more work ahead of itself necause PS4 wil not let them have those 2 major advantages. Its possible I might not get a 720 if it has no exclusive quality games and a 60 $ charge to play online. Thats going to hurt MS a lot.
Most people think MS is on easy street the next gen but its far from the truth.
I bought a PS3 when it was released for £425, by far the worst spent money on a console, I will be waiting to see what happens this gen, Sony came third on consoles sales last gen and that was when they had for me the best game of this generation in Uncharted 2, so who knows what's going to happen.
They need to change that controller as well, the ano sticks are by far the poorest on any console.


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The Royal Mile, Edinburgh – 3
Somewhat incidental places to see on the Royal Mile.
GLADSTONE'S LAND is a surviving 17th century high tenement situated in the Lawnmarket part of The Royal Mile. It has been restored and furnixhed by The National Trust for Scotland. It is open to the public and well worth a visit. The whole building is not available for the tour. The attendants work mainly voluntarily and are well informed.
Beside the Palace of Holyrood is THE QUEEN'S GALLERY. Generally they have a fine exhibition which stagggers me to understand what a collection Her Majesty owns when I see the scope and breadth of these exhibitions. The space for the gallery is very fine and not too huge, Sometimes that can be a blessing for all but the most intense tourist. You can buy a joint ticket for both the Gallery and the Palace. One of my favourite parts of the Palace is the ruins of the Abbey of the Holy Rood. It sits in magnificent gardens.
Close to John Knox' house is the SCOTTISH STORY TELLING CENTRE where you can relax with your kids and drink either a calming or enervating something along with a biscuit or sandwich. You can buy a ticket for a tour of John Knox' house in this same place.
Across the way from the Queen's Gallery is the curious building which houses THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT. I liked going into the debating chamber as there is plenty of room for all and seems to me to support the idea of Scottish democracy – there is a saying "We're all Jocck Tamson's bairns – meaning we are all equal with one another.
If you have been lazing and sitting about too much, you can make yourself feel better by climbing ARTHUR'S SEAT or SALISBURY CRAGS. The view at the top is wonderful in 360 degrees. On a sunny daay (yes, we do have some ! ) it can be really exhilarating – just don't stand too close to the edge of the crags as it is a long way down !
OK so now you have climbed the Crags and need another wee libation. You can find more than one delightful Victorian pub for a thirst quenching something and nowadays most have an interesting menu of Pub Grub. One of these is THE DEACON BRODIE named after an historic person. He was a real special character – a pillar of the community by day and a highwayman at night.
If you can still move yourself go up to near the castle and into the CAMERA OBSCURA which allows you, through the miracle of past science, to see a panorama of the whole city. This is greatly entertaining for kids of all ages and intellects.


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DNR News
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September 20, 2012
Feeding, baiting deer in black bear range not wise
A recent study indicates that there may be as many as 800 black bears in the coastal plain of South Carolina. Most of these coastal bears, about 500, are found in Horry, Georgetown, Marion, Williamsburg, Charleston, and Berkeley counties.
Baiting for deer is not prohibited in these counties and the last few years the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has noted an increase in the number of calls it receives from deer hunters complaining of bears eating their deer bait. There have even been reports of bears refusing to leave a "corn pile" when the deer hunter enters the area to hunt.
However, this is completely natural behavior on the part of bears according to Deanna Ruth, DNR's coastal bear biologist. Hunters should understand that bears, as well as, many species of wildlife are attracted to and will eat bait that is intended for deer. On the other hand, this problem can be easily solved and deer hunters who are concerned with bears eating their deer bait should either stop using bait for a minimum of two weeks or stop using bait altogether.
Bears roam their home range looking for food and under natural circumstances food sources are available in limited amounts and over a limited time frame. Bears that do not encounter the bait will no longer focus on the specific area where the bait is being placed. Additionally, in other states that allow baiting for deer, hunters have found that scattering the bait (primarily corn) over a wide area decreases bear visitations. Bears are intelligent, but lazy creatures. Deer will continue to visit the area and pick around to find the bait, whereas, bears will often lose interest and move on to other food sources.
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- Sept. 28 deadline to apply for Manchester State Forest youth deer hunt
- DNR, Air Force set youth deer hunt at Poinsett Electronic Combat Range
- Sept. 28 deadline to apply for Congaree Bluffs youth deer hunt
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- Sassafras Mountain improvement project begins atop roof of South Carolina
- Deadline Oct.15 for wood box applications
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- Oyster, clam season to open Oct. 1
- S.C. Natural Resources Board meets Sept. 21 in Columbia
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