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Staff Sgt. Jason Ostberg watched the birth of his son over FaceTime from an iPhone in Afghanistan. It would be 3½ more months before father and son could finally meet.
Ostberg, who has been deployed about as much as he's been home over the past five years, says it's just part of being an explosive ordnance disposal, tech, one of the Air Force's busiest airmen.
"My wife and I came to an understanding. We've talked about it before, when I'd be home and when I wouldn't be," said Ostberg, who is assigned to the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz.
EOD techs, contracting officers, and enlisted airmen in medical specialties were among the most deployed airmen in fiscal 2013 — they were away from home for contingency operations and exercises an average of 170 days or more. Pilots, maintainers, nurses and financial management officers also led the pack, according to fiscal 2013 deployment averages provided by the Air Force Personnel Center.
The Air Force, in line with the Defense Department's objective, has been trying since 2010 to alleviate the stresses that come with deployments. Leaders look not just at the number of days deployed, but the number of days airmen are back home, called the deploy-dwell rate.
The current goal is for all airmen to have a 1:2 deploy-dwell ratio, Air Force spokeswoman Lt. Col. Laurel Tingley said. That means airmen who deploy six months would be home for a year before deploying again.
And a new DoD policy guidance, issued Nov. 1, calls for all of the services to reach the 1:2 deploy-dwell rate. It calls for commanders "at every level to ensure individual service members, regardless of unit or assignment, are not repeatedly exposed to combat, do not experience disproportionate deployments and do not spend extended periods away from" their homes or station unless necessary.
Career field managers have been working to increase the number of airmen in the busiest specialties and offer incentives to keep airmen already in those jobs from leaving, and those efforts may give the airmen more time at home, said Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody, in a Nov. 6 interview.
But it's never easy.
"There is an insatiable demand for some of these 'high demand, low density' skill sets," Cody said. "If you bring in more [airmen] and you are able to retain more, that solves a lot of the 'low density' issue," he said. "To be honest, today we're not able to meet all the combatant commanders' requirements."
How often, how many days
Of the airmen who deployed in fiscal 2013, 90 percent of them met the deploy-to-dwell goal of 1:2, or better, Tingley said.The reasons the other 10 percent did not meet that expected rotation goal depends on individual circumstances.
"In some cases, airmen volunteer to deploy prior to achieving a 1:2 ratio," Tingley said. "In other cases, home station operational commitments reduce the rotationally available pool, which may require some airmen — but not the entire career field — to deploy prior to achieving 1:2 ratio," she said.
A major challenge has been recruiting and retaining these skilled and highly trained airmen, said retired Maj. Gen. James Poss, former assistant deputy chief of staff for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
"It takes a unique airman to be able to even pass initial technical training, let alone pass the security clearance, let alone qualify to fly in an aircraft, and be brave enough to engage in direct combat," Poss said in an interview.
Deployed and stressed
Not surprisingly, the most frequently deployed airmen are often in the most-stressed fields in the Air Force. Those AFSCs whose operational demand has been deemed problematic are either on a 1:1 deployment ratio or are combat enablers, who are critical non-combat troops specializing in areas such as intelligence and explosive ordnance disposal.All career fields have some stress, Jerry Diaz, chief of the Air Force's force management analysis division, said in a statement to Air Force Times. But to determine which are facing troubling levels of stress — and may need help — the Air Force measures career fields' manning levels, frequency of temporary duty and deployment, retention, and deploy-dwell ratio. For example, career fields that are on a 1:1 deployment ratio will end up on the stressed list if their manning levels, retention and frequency of TDY and deployment are deemed "moderately healthy" or "unhealthy."
The Air Force uses a variety of tools to try to relieve the stress on those fields, such as approving enlistment, re-enlistment or retention bonuses; increasing promotion rates; increasing non prior-service accessions; allowing prior-service accessions; or increasing retraining quotas.
The Air Force has struggled for years to turn around some stressed career fields. In an email, Chief Master Sgt. Adam Watson, the Air Force's intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance career field manager, said the operations intelligence career field has been the most stressed ISR career field "for over a decade."
"It is the most deployed of our enlisted AFSCs, and a very marketable skill in the civilian community," Watson said. "It drove retention down for several years. Our airmen, at a 1:1 dwell, were tired and could not see an end in sight. These airmen were eager to serve, but deploying for six months, home for four, training for two months then off to another six-month deployment was too high an operations tempo for some."
Operations intelligence specialists are enlisted airmen who help analyze intel and evaluate its accuracy to find key information that will help plan and execute combat missions.
But last October, the operations intelligence field finally came off the stressed list. Watson said the Air Force increased its enlistment of new operations intelligence airmen and increased retraining of other airmen over the past several years, and promoted those airmen above the Air Force average.
The end of the war in Iraq and reduction of forces in Afghanistan also helped take the pressure off of operations intelligence airmen, Watson said. That career field has seen "a marked reduction in ... deployment requirements" recently. And the Air Force has been using airmen in other ISR career fields to take over some jobs that had been filled by operations intelligence airmen, further relieving their burden.
There are incentives
An incentive for some airmen in the busiest career fields is a faster promotion rate. For example, enlisted airmen in intelligence or medical careers who were selected for promotion consistently had some of the lowest average times-in-grade in the Air Force, according to an analysis conducted by Air Force Times in August. It's whether or not they're willing to be retrained into a challenging and in-demand job.Hefty re-enlistment bonuses often go hand in hand with high deploy rates, though the list of jobs eligible for the bonuses is getting smaller. EOD Explosive ordnance disposal airmen, for example, can get bonus multiples of up to 7 if they re-enlist. The same goes for the frequently deployed special operations weather and pararescue airmen.
And in June, the Air Force announced massive $225,000 retention bonuses for fighter pilots who agree to stay on for nine more years. The Air Force in April added fighter pilots to the list of stressed officer fields, partly due to their high op tempos.
But other changes also are putting a strain on the ranks of fighter pilots. Col. Doug Nikolai, director of operations force management, said in an email that force structure reductions over the past decade have eroded the Air Force's ability to train new fighter pilots and get them necessary experience.
Nikolai said the Air Force has increased its fighter training unit production capacity over the past two years to try to fix this problem, which he said is starting to show results. He also said the active-duty Air Force will work more closely with reserve-component fighter squadrons to increase its capabilities.
Remotely piloted aircraft pilots were also added to the stressed list in fiscal 2013. Nikolai said that is largely due to the relative newness of that career field. The Air Force is experiencing the "typical growing pains" that come with refining a brand-new training program, he said. He also said the Air Force is trying to improve recruitment and screening to get the most motivated and qualified people into the career field.
"The [Air Force] stood up the formal training pipeline for this new career field only three years ago, so it will take time to produce the numbers necessary to meet requirements," Nikolai said. "Currently, pilots from manned aircraft are filling some of these positions until the new career field is healthy."
And the military's growing demand for special operations forces during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars helped land special operations combat systems officers on the stressed list in January.
"These overseas contingency operations demands outstripped the ability of the [Air Force] to produce enough CSOs for the special ops career field," Nikolai said. "We have increased the number of CSOs we track to the special ops field and improved training efficiency" to try to relieve the strain on that career field.
Demands of war
It is impossible to say exactly which AFSCs will be in the most demand after 2014 because the demand for airmen will be based on "what takes place around the world and what our nation asks us to get engaged in," Cody said.Airborne ISR operators and airborne crypto language analysts, for example, will more than likely always have jobs that take place overseas, even as the nation winds down in its war efforts, Poss said. These career fields have almost 2,000 airmen.
"I would hope that when we pull out of Afghanistan in 2014 or 2015 even, that we'll see a big drop off in deployment requirements for these airmen," Poss said. "On the other hand, they're just so valuable to the overall war effort that you could see them going to another theater."
Pilots may see a drop in combat requirements after 2014, but it's too early to say whether their operational tempo will change, said Master Sgt. Randy Redman, spokesman for Air Combat Command, in an email.
"In general, drawdowns in combat operations will decrease demand for combat airpower, although air assets often remain operating in theater well after the departure of the majority of ground forces," Redman said.
The demand for ISR aircraft and aircrew remains high, he said.
"Additionally, combat operations over the past decade have come at the expense of other operational commitments such as coalition exercises, partnership building, deterrence operations, etc.," Redman said. "Depending on other COCOM requirements, it may not be that pilots deploy less, but rather, that they deploy for other missions, and for different durations."
What's next
It will be up to unit leaders to keep an eye on airmen to make sure they are not being called upon too often, Tingley said."Commanders review deploy-dwell ratios before selecting airmen to deploy and they give airmen as much time off between deployments as possible," she said.
Airmen in these units, however, are subject to frequent deployments until they are re-assigned to a new unit, Tingley said.
Poss suggested if the service cannot reach a goal to deploy fewer combat forces, a possibility would be to promote some of these positions to send fewer of the same airmen forward.
"It sets off alarm bells for personnel folks if we go over a 1:1 dwell. In other words, six months preparing to deploy or deployed versus six months staying at home," he said.
For Ostberg, who has deployed twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan in his nine years as an EOD tech, the time away is part of a job he loves. He's gotten used to being home eight to 10 months between deployments since the tempo picked up in 2007.
He's just back from Afghanistan, but while he's at home, he will be sent on routine TDYs with the Secret Service.
"I'm going to stay for 20 [years] no matter what," Ostberg said. "I just love what I do ... the camaraderie in the EOD career field is awesome. I just [knew I] never wanted to sit behind a desk."
As far as his next deployment, "they just kind of tell us when we're leaving, either three months before or a couple days before," Ostberg said.
But his deployments have never been pushed back.
"When they tell you you're going, you're going," he said.
He expects another deployment. It's just a question of when and where.


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Today's Biz Ladies post comes from Mackenzi Farquer of SITE, the eclectic design store and studio that brings inspired home furnishings to the neighborhood and supports local artists in Queens. Mackenzi has previously contributed to the Biz Ladies series with her post on 7 great retail tips. As a retail owner herself, Mackenzi has had plenty of experience working with various clientele, and today she shares some of her tricks for dealing with the occasional customer relations issue. Thank you, Mackenzi, for this helpful post! — Stephanie
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I wish I could say that running a shop was nothing but glitter and magic. It's not. Most days, I have the best job in the world, but every now and then, the storm clouds roll in bringing with them some rather nasty customers. Here are some examples of threats to your business, both brick-and-mortar and online, and a few best practices to help you defend your shop.
Fraud. Trust your gut. It's really that simple. If something seems wrong, it probably is. Set up solid return/exchange policies, have good procedures in place and understand that sometimes no matter how hard you try, things might not go as planned. Here are some examples of in-store and online practices that I follow:
- We don't accept bills larger than $50. Ever. Sadly, there are some good fakes out there, and as a small business, I can't afford the risk of receiving counterfeit money. I've seen fake $100 bills that pass both the watermark and the counterfeit pen test. Ultimately, my experience is that customers will use a credit or debit card if they don't have anything smaller than a $100 bill on them.
- Overseas internet or call-in orders for amounts over $200, or sales that don't have matching SHIP TO and BILL TO fields are a red flag. Call your credit-card processor, and they can help you weed out potentially fraudulent charges and avoid pesky charge-backs.
- Maintain good records and keep copies of orders, shipments and any credit-card verification records in the event that a transaction is disputed. I keep all of these compiled by order number.
- Watch out for multiple repeat orders or purchases. As much as retailers like repeat business, it's best to be wary of multiple large orders or purchases made back-to-back by the same person. These types of orders are often indicators of a stolen credit card. Orders involving purchases of a dozen of the same item over and over again should be a red flag.
Returns and exchanges. No one in retail loves returns or exchanges. They hurt your bottom line and make efficient ordering and inventory difficult. A customer might return to your store dissatisfied, angry, upset, confused and perhaps even all of the above! As shop owners, we should always treat customers who are returning merchandise with respect and patience. Smile while you're helping them, and above all, be clear about your return policies so that the customer knows that they are getting the highest level of service. The aim of any shop is to cultivate loyal, lifelong customers. Keep them happy at every interaction, whether they're buying or not.
Shoplifting. It's a grim reality all retailers have to face. Even if you think you're in a crime-free neighborhood or that your customers are all amazing, it will happen to you. Start theft prevention early, before customers walk through the door. Make sure you know your merchandise, that items are orderly and that your pricing labels are specific and clearly marked. One form of shoplifting is swapping price tags from a higher-priced item to a lower one; make sure your price tags are specific to their respective items. A good price label might say "Kobo Soy Candle — Red Grass, $36" not just "Candle, $36."
Once your shop is open for business, another deterrent to crooks is to always, always, always greet each new customer by looking them in the eye and smiling. In addition to making your customers happy, letting a potential shoplifter know that you've taken the time to look him or her clearly in the face is often enough to deter potential theft. Once you've greeted them, don't get distracted or "unavailable" (e.g., don't check your email or make a phone call and forget you have customers), and check back in with them every ten minutes or so. Keep an eye out for tell-tale signs, like large coats or bags, unusual body language or customers who lurk in corners or other "hidden" spaces. And remember, profiling doesn't help. There's no one "type" of shoplifter. Thieves can be old, young, male or female.
It should go without saying that shop owners should provide excellent service to their staff, as well. Make sure they are happy and they'll give you their best. Hire the best, don't be afraid to terminate "just adequate" employees and stay alert. It's not fun to think about, but shoplifters are responsible for less theft each year than retail employees. One industry publication recently noted that 43% off all shrikage (the fancy term for loss or theft) was due to employees, while only 33% was due to in-store shoplifting. Institute good labor practices, and hire the best people you can afford.
Dissatisfied customers. I have learned this: Don't take customer dissatisfaction personally. No, really. Don't take it personally. Arguing, being judgmental or acting hurt will never win over a dissatisfied customer. Last holiday season, a customer called my shop to order an item that had been featured in a press piece. Sadly, we were sold out for the season by the time he called — I politely told him I could take an order for early January delivery. He flew into a fit of rage, screaming and yelling and repeatedly called me a fraud. For days and a sleepless night or two, I worried and worried about this customer. I talked to friends about the situation. I felt anxious. Three days later, the same man called back (caller ID is a blessing!), and as if nothing had happened, asked about the same items. This time, when I told him the items would not be shipped until January, he placed the order. Had I lost my cool during our first interaction, I might have lost the order he made on his second call. Moreover, I wasted days and nights worrying about nothing. We didn't miss the sale, even though that particular customer likely treats all retailers like crap.
Another story: Right before Valentine's Day last year, I sold a pair of locally handmade silver-hoop earrings online. The order was placed on February 12th. I immediately emailed the customer to let him know that the order might not arrive on time and received no reply. I made sure the earrings were shipped the very next day, gift-wrapped with a pretty pink bow and a hand-written thank you note. Two weeks later, the angry emails started. "Why would you sell sh*t like this?!" "Who do you think you are?!" "How do I get my money back from this fraud?" and so on. When I explained that he could return the items (directing him to our very clear online returns policy on our website), he quickly wrote back saying he wanted a refund WITHOUT a return and threatened to write zero- or one-star reviews anywhere my shop appeared on the internet: Google, Yelp!, our Facebook page, etc. This is the e-commerce version of holding me hostage, and I felt I had very few options. My sense of "justice" and "right vs. wrong" kicked in, and I just wanted him to follow the same rules as all of my other wonderful customers. Losing money felt bad, and getting a permanent bad review felt worse. I explained to him that I personally select, wrap and ship each product, and that it's never my intention to disappoint. Could an exchange work? In the end, the beautiful handmade earrings were exchanged for a doormat. Fitting, I thought. Bending my own rules just slightly helped to avoid what could have been a permanent stain on my shop's record. Sometimes you have to be flexible and willing to negotiate in order to get the best possible outcome.
What about those nasty Yelp! reviews? Nothing gives me as much anxiety as seeing an email alerting me that my shop, SITE, has a new review. (Not seeing emails in your inbox about your Yelp! activity? Run, don't walk, to www.biz.yelp.com to sign up for the business owner's account. It's free and full of great data and tools you'll want to use.) Yelp! reviewers are some of the toughest, often basing their reviews of your solidly built business on their own personal desires and whims.
I have a personal policy of responding to every reviewer who gives my shop a five-star review, or anything lower than four stars. For those who compliment what we've got goin' on, I say a simple thank you and let them know that it means the world to me as a small business owner to get great feedback. It's like a modern-day thank-you card. For those who are less than complimentary, I take the time to read their concerns, digest and wait. I mean it, don't just hit reply and fire off a response; it won't be good. Wait and think, then write. Yelp! allows reviewers to change or update their reviews; a thoughtfully worded reply might be all it takes to get that customer back into your shop. While you certainly can't please all of the people all of the time, you can at least try. Here are some best practices when it comes to replying to less-than-positive customer reviews:
- Thank the customer for their business and for the review.
- Don't ask for "favors."
- Don't offer to send a gift (these can be perceived as bribes).
- Don't sound negative, mad, cranky, judgmental or hostile.
- Don't comment on any minor complaints in the review.
- Do offer to meet with the reviewer to listen to them further or ask for ways that they think you might be able to improve. Reviewers want to feel important.
- Do let the reviewer know if you'll be taking steps to fix the issue at hand, if their review mentions something specific.
"The Bargain Squad." This is my nickname for cranky customers who are never satisfied with my prices. If you have a shop, you have 'em too. I've had customers storm out when I won't give a "quantity discount" on two items. People have made a fuss over my prices while other customers are in the store. No matter how much time and consideration I put into my price points, someone is always unhappy. When met with a Bargain Squad Member, I always make sure to
- Let them know the specifics of our discount policy, if there is one.
- Reiterate that SITE is a independently run business with tight profit margins, run by one hard-working owner. We're certainly not a huge corporation, and we price our items as fairly as we can afford.
- Ask if there was a specific amount they were looking to spend, and suggest alternatives.
At the end of the day, no matter what kind of mood you're in, how you feel or what kind of sales day you're having, always be kind to and patient with your customers. Smile. Take the time to help them, even when the attention required seems overwhelming or "not worth it." And remember: the customer is always right.
In addition, stay informed about retail, network with others and always strive to learn more. It will keep your outlook positive and make you better poised to deal with the nasty stuff when it happens. Here are some e-mail lists and blogs I go to when I need a dose of retailer therapy:
- Read Retail Minded: http://retailminded.com/
- Sign up for The Profitable Retailer e-mail list (I love their daily motivation quotes; it might be a bit much for others): http://www.dougfleener.com/
- Consult books — I like the ease of use of the For Dummies series, specifically Starting An Online Business and Retail Business Kit For Dummies. They're filled with no-nonsense tips that I use over and over again when I need help.
Great article! I love your steps for dealing with bargain shoppers. Also, SITE is a super awesome store full of awesome things!!
Great post! Thank you! I've been debating delving into yelp, I've heard it can be a little dicey on the company's side, but you've had good experiences?
A great article- thanks!
Something that has been a great help to us at the flower shop is knowing exactly what our profit margins are ( surprising how many small biz owners don't know this) so when those bargain shoppers and wheeler dealers complain that I should give them a second bouquet for free for example, I feel confident and without guilt in saying I can't, because I know that that would be the same as handing them a wad of cash instead.Also, learned the hard way from a very hard to deal with customer that everyone has their own sh*t going on in life and sometimes it really isn't anything to do with you as a retailer- they may be undergoing treatment for cancer or getting a rough divorce and just need an outlet for their feelings.
thanks for the great advice.
this is really helpful advice for sticky situations. I wish this was forwarded to every business owner. Not only are there crappy customers out there, but there are also crappy store owners, who don't seem to realize a smile or a slight bend in their policies might make me a customer for life!
This is fantastic! Maybe there should be one of these for customers, too, and how to treat independent business owners with respect as well. :)
Thank you for your insightful article. I run my own design business and work in retail. These are great tips whether its consulting contract or customer.
Thank you so much for sharing your stories and experiences! It is really helpful to read great artcile like these as one can be a little isolated working from home and not having a real store front!
It's always useful to hear from other experienced business women! -
Very very helpful!. Thanks a lot for the information. :)


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WWDC 2013 has come and gone with almost no mention of iPads or Apple TV. We didn't expect new hardware, but surprisingly Apple barely discussed software for either Apple TV or iPads. In fact, they only released beta versions of iOS 7 for iPhones and iPod touches. The company indicated that iOS 7 beta software for iPads would be released in a few weeks.
This could be just due to the fact Apple is running behind pushing out it's latest version of iOS or perhaps the company is planning to hold a separate event for iPads in the coming weeks.
The iPad is a flagship product and would warrant a separate event to launch a new version. This would also create another press opportunity rather than dilute the news with all of the new software releases during WWDC.
A separate iPad event would also give Apple the opportunity to show off iOS 7 running on the popular tablet. At first, one might think Apple will just wait until iOS 7 is ready for iPads to ship the new devices, but not if history is any indication.
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- iPad 2 – Shipped with iOS 4.3
- iPad 3 (New iPad) – Shipped with iOS 5.1
- iPad 4 – Shipped with iOS 6.0
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- iPhone 3G – Shipped with iPhone Software 2.0
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Apple will likely have some iPad specific features with iOS 7 and will want to show them off on stage, but if the iPad 5 is ready, they won't wait months to unveil the new tablet. This would also apply for the iPad mini, but Apple could make a business decision to stagger the releases of the two tablets and release the mini later in the year.
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Hello, very soon I will be opening the review project and would love for you guys to come up with some nice graphics for the stickied contents page. I would like the following banners please, and all I ask is that you incorporate as many badass IP stars as possible:
PlayStation Universe Community Reviews (only 3rd party characters here (Connor, Batman, Sam Fisher, Raiden/Snake etc...will be the first image you see when you click on the thread)
The following smaller banners, each with 1st party super icons (Drake, Cole, Hale, Kratos etc etc)
I don't know about the sizes, I'll leave that to your discretion and experimentation. The four smaller banners are just a prettier way of dividing the reviews up.
It would be nice if the style of the banners stayed consistent somehow, be it background, border, color etc...so that everything matches. I would greatly appreciate your submissions! We will then hold a vote for the community to choose what will be used for the review section.
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11-19-2012 #1
Graphics for the User Review Section! :D
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11-20-2012 #2
Good to see the user review section getting the go ahead. I'm sure PSU's talented design team will deliver. Will be looking forward to member reviews since this place has been my go-to for game info, trust the community input!
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11-20-2012 #3
Such an overwhelming response! I just...I...I'm lost for words...Thank you...
Just kidding :P (injects you all with creative juice).
11-20-2012 #4
I could do this, but I dunno how and where they'd be placed so it would be fantastic if I'd get the dimensions. Also I'd like to know if any text is needed.
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11-20-2012 #5
Well, how about for the Sony, MS, PC and Nintendo banners, use the same size as my sig. For the main banner/picture...what is the maximum image size allowed before it gets resized and given the "click this bar" tab? (maybe around 500x350ish?).
However, I am also open to suggestions as to what you guys think would look good and what you'd like to work with...Would it look better if it spanned the width of the post area? Or make it shorter with an interesting right side border/effect...There are many possibilities.
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PlayStation Universe Community Reviews (only 3rd party characters here (Connor, Batman, Sam Fisher, Raiden/Snake etc...will be the first image you see when you click on the thread)
The following smaller banners, each with 1st party super icons (Drake, Cole, Hale, Kratos etc etc)
The bolded are the texts needed for the banners. Thanks guys!Last edited by Ghost; 11-20-2012 at 20:23.
11-23-2012 #6
Is Mr Spyrde the only one who is going to have a go at this community based request...?
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I can try....make my broski Kuro can try as well he's pretty damn good I must say lmao
11-23-2012 #8
For some reason my GIMP doesn't want to start up properly, this is why I'm taking so long lol. Hopefully I'll get it fixed.
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11-23-2012 #10
Nevermind I got it working
Whady'a think of something like this? If the main banner fits your liking then I'll do the other ones in the theme of that, but if ya don't then tell me what to improve.
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11-23-2012 #11
$#@! me that's sexy! I like it, and I like the selection of characters, especially the inclusion of HL. I'm not going to be all dictatorish about this so we'll let the other $#@!es chime in on it.
I can't wait to see the other banners done in this style though. Hehe Freeman about to end Batman...
11-23-2012 #12
Spyrde! Wake up and do the rest!
11-24-2012 #13
What would that pic look like without the tint, with vibrant colors?
Also, for the banners (Sony, MS etc) I'm thinking of having them aligned normally (left)...what kind of interesting effect could you conjure up on the right side of the sig to give so that it blends with the page more? I dunno...This is going to be a single post stickied/closed thread that acts solely as an index for the reviews so I want us to nail the presentation and get it looking awesome and professional. Any input or ideas would be welcome.Last edited by Ghost; 11-24-2012 at 08:59.
11-24-2012 #14
I can try my hand at the main banner if you allow me to fill it with PlayStation characters. I don't really like spyrde's selection.
Thanks to Kwes for the signature!
"As long as there are dreamers who have the courage to pursue their dreams, the world will have heroes. And as long as there is a thirst to discover the unknown, there will be new stories to tell...and new adventures to be had."
11-24-2012 #15
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11-24-2012 #16
Or even better, a mix of first party/third party characters.
Thanks to Kwes for the signature!
"As long as there are dreamers who have the courage to pursue their dreams, the world will have heroes. And as long as there is a thirst to discover the unknown, there will be new stories to tell...and new adventures to be had."
11-24-2012 #17
Well I was thinking of just 3rd party for the intro image...Then 4 banner like pics for Sony,MS, Ninty & PC. I just thought the main image should be 3rdparty to keep it totally neutral, as this is a section for all games. IF we put PS characters in, I'd like MS and Ninty characters too, Either everyone gets in or no one does (from the big three)
Thanks pal, I look forward to it. I wanna have this section up this weekend, so am looking forward to seeing yours and the others submissions.
11-24-2012 #18
Here we go:
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Awesome! I like these a lot. I like the tinted look, it looks edgy and classy.Last edited by Ghost; 11-24-2012 at 10:12.
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Spyman, why no blurred background on all of them? Thats a noob move man.
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I like what spyrde has done, but I really hate the color tint they all have. Looks like an old ass picture from the 60's developed on some real $#@!ty film lol. Have the images be bright and colorful.
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Looks good I like!!
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Yup, nor at the Soho store. Oh well, still a great deal so I copped two more. Gotta say I kinda dig the prints from the Celia Birtwell collab for women. Was somewhat considering the cropped pants (size up 3? lol), until reason got the best of me...


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Tonight – on April 16, 2017, and throughout April and May – let the sparkling blue-white star Spica act as your guide to the Omega Centauri star cluster. This year, in 2017, Spica will be easy to find because the dazzling planet Jupiter beams quite close to this star in 2017. When Spica climbs highest up for the night, so does the Omega Centauri star cluster.
You can see this cluster with the unaided eye, if your sky is dark enough and if you're far enough south on the Earth. People living south of 35o North latitude have a realistic chance of spotting the cluster over the southern horizon, though we've seen at least one report of Omega Centauri seen as far north as Point Pelee, Canada (42o north latitude). Omega Centauri looks like a fairly faint (and possibly fuzzy) star. And of course it's awesome from the Southern Hemisphere. It's a beautiful and very special star cluster, and – if you're in the Northern Hemisphere – it's convenient to let Spica help you find it. Follow the links below to learn more.
How can I find Spica and then the cluster?
What if I'm in the Southern Hemisphere?
Omega Centauri, a ghost galaxy, from a ghost town
What is Omega Centauri? Omega Centauri is the largest and finest globular star cluster visible to the eye alone. Globular clusters are large, symmetrically shaped groupings of stars, fairly evenly distributed around the core of our Milky Way galaxy. Many northern stargazers have this particular cluster on their bucket lists.
Seeing Omega Centauri is very special in part because you can see it with your eye alone, assuming you have a dark-enough sky. Very few of the Milky Way galaxy's 250 or so globular star clusters are readily visible without optics.
Like all globular clusters, Omega Centauri is best seen through a telescope. Then you see it as a globe-shaped stellar city, teeming with its millions of stars!
How can I find Spica and then the cluster? To find Omega Centauri, first find Spica, the brightest star in the constellation Virgo the Maiden.
Here's how you can find Spica. In any year, spot this star by extending the curve of the Big Dipper handle, as illustrated on our chart above. But this year, in 2017, the dazzling planet Jupiter serves as your guide "star" to Spica – and Omega centauri.
Spica transits – climbs to its highest point in the sky – around 11:45 p.m. local standard time (12:45 a.m. local daylight saving time) around mid-April for all locations around the globe. With each passing week, Spica will transit a half hour earlier. In late April/early May, Spica's transit time will be approximately 10:45 p.m. (11:45 p.m. local daylight saving time). You can find Spica's (or Jupiter's) precise transit time for your sky at the US Naval Observatory.
Here's the key to using Spica to find Omega Centauri. Spica and Omega Centauri transit due south at virtually the same time. That means that – when Spica is highest in the south – Omega Centauri is, too. Look for Omega Centauri about 35o directly below Spica. A fist at an arm-length approximates 10o.
What if I'm in the Southern Hemisphere? As seen from the Southern Hemisphere, Spica and Omega Centauri pass more nearly overhead. They still transit at approximately the same time. They still are located about 35 o apart. Unfortunately – because the Big Dipper is located so far north on the sky's dome – it's less convenient to use the the Dipper to find Spica and, from it, Omega Centauri.
From the Southern Hemisphere, you've got an even more beautiful way to find this cluster. And, indeed, your view of the cluster will be better than ours in the north, because Omega Centauri will be higher in your sky.
To get in its general vicinity on the sky's dome, look for the famous Southern Cross, which, officially, is the constellation Crux. Along the eastern edge of Crux is the dark Coalsack Nebula. Near the Coalsack – visible in binoculars – is the Jewel Box, an open star cluster with about 100 members, whose stars are colored red, white and blue.
If you can locate these objects, you'll also find Omega Centauri. Consult the charts at right for its location.
Bottom line: From the Northern Hemisphere, you can use the star Spica in the constellation Virgo to locate Omega Centauri on springtime nights!
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Kate Upton Before And After Photoshop
Last month Kate Upton joined an elite league of supermodels by gracing the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, two years in a row. In the last 50 years, only 9 models have been featured on the cover more than once, and only 5 have appeared on the cover in consecutive years.
Kate Upton's career exploded in 2011 when she became the face of Guess and appeared for the first time in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, where she was named "Rookie of the Year" for that issue. The voluptuous model quickly developed a large fan base, but more recently she had been plagued with controversy. The two most common things we hear about Kate is, "Her breasts are fake!" and "Why is she famous? She's totally overrated!". And while we firmly believe that Kate Upton's breasts are real, after seeing her pictures before photoshop, we can see why people think she's overrated. She's really making those photographers and Photoshoppers work overtime in order to make her look as good as she does in magazines!
The 20-year old model has packed on close to 20 pounds since her career took off, and while Kate still looks okay with a little extra weight on her, it's extremely frustrating for the photographers when a model shows up to a shoot out of shape. It is then up to the photographer to do all of the work to shoot at flattering angles, find poses/props that hide the extra pounds and spending extra time on retouching the pictures with Photoshop, in order to make them print ready.
Luckly for Kate Upton, when she gains weight, most of it goes straight to her moneymakers! Since she has gained weight, there has been a resurgence of the "Kate Upton got a boob job!" rumors, but we still don't believe it. Kate looks completely natural, big boobs and all!
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I don't see anything wrong with the way she looks before photoshop! Thats probably close to how I and many other women look… thanks for making me feel insecure guys!
You let comments from total strangers who have no clue as to what you even look like "make" you feel insecure? If so, you've got some real issues.
I am no Kate Upton fan, but this is totally unfounded criticism. She has not gained any weight and the photoshopping is minimal- which really surprised me. She is not out of shape, looks no different and if any thing the unretouched are obvious proof of this. Total non story. Thanks for making me defend Upton. I feel like bullshit criticism like this is what drives women to seek the ridiculous picture of "perfection" that rightfully lands them on this site. What the hell.
if they would put her in a bikini that fits she would look great, but anyone wearing clothes 3 sizes too small for them is going to appear bigger than they are
I agree she is totally overrated. Beautiful face, nice boobs (Definitely real) but overrated body. Very wide midsection, no butt, no waist to speak of, and her legs aren't shapely. In otherwise, she doesn't have "curves", just large breasts. She's not stick-thin, but that doesn't mean she has a great body or is curvy. Run way models who are thin get criticism all the time for not being curvy. Kate's no different, she just has large breasts. So basically, just give the runway models breast implants, and everything will be all good, since that's the only thing Kate has going for her.
100% on point!
absolutely 100% on point. She's got a pretty face, and some big titties because she doesn't starve herself, that's about it. No butt, no real curves, just some pudge. She is looking a little pudgy though, especially for someone who is marketed so hard as a super model. She'll cry when she hits her 30's and will tack on about 50 lbs.
Theres no doubt that Kate is gorgeous. But if you look at photos of her from just last year, her breast have grown by leaps and bounds. Nobodys breast go from a full droppy C to a DD round and high. Sorry, but anyone with two eyes and a lap top can see she had implants recently.
there are no way her boobs are fake… my boobs go up almost a full size when i'm on my period. and i'd say in the before picture they just look swollen and uncomfortable… so maybe it was just that time of the month. she's clearly packed on some pounds, but hey she looks like a healthy model!
anyone who's played with more then a few sets of titties can tell you that those are clearly real, and that they have gotten bigger with the weight she's gained. Her boobs never look round and high unless she's in a push up bra or very supportive bathing suit top designed to enhance cleavage. you need you gain more boob experience. I'm sorry but it's the truth.
I feel bad for what I'm about to write. . .
She's a skinny girl with large saggy breasts and a chunky midsection. It's nice to see a model with a more realistic looking figure, but I'd find a curvy hourglass or pear shaped woman far more attractive. She has a beautiful face, but her body is not going to age well. She already looks like she's had a baby. 🙁 Sorry!
nothing to feel bad about when you are just stating the truth. She's basically your average college girl who packed on the freshman 25 and was blessed with big boobs from her genetics and diet. pretty face, big, but not perky or firm boobs. flat backside and no hips.
Excuse me? I don't know what your expectations are for a woman but from the looks of what you have written, it looks like your ideal is impossible. If you think her boobs are "saggy" it tells me that you have grown up in a place where boob jobs are all you've seen because I don't know if you are aware but the bigger breasts are, the less perky they become. You really need to grow up because a) you're username tells me that you are 12 years old and b) your criticism of Kate Upton makes me wonder if you've ever seen a naked girl other than the ones you masturbate to on your computer because the photo that you're criticizing is what REAL people and REAL boobs look like. And if you are expecting a girl to look like a supermodel then you better have a fucking remarkable resemblance to Channing Tatum.
oh nooooo. Channing Tatum is not attractive. His is ugly and too buff.
I've also noticed how in the second pic, they had her wear a jacket to cover up the fact that she doesn't have a waist-line. It seems that SI is paying attention to what people are saying.
i think she look better in the second cover photo when shes not as skinny, girls dont need to be stick thin i think its more attractive with some more curves
Kate doesn't have curves.
A 20-lb. weight gain is exactly what I'd guessed, and "pudgy" is exactly the word I've used. I've said precisely what Lily and Shit Dick say above: no waist, weird torso, and thick, thick, thick with the weight gain. No curves – "curves" are an hourglass figure. She has big boobs. I'm gald I'm not the only one who sees it. And I'm sorry, but she does look fat at this higher weight. She could stand to lose 15 lbs. Oh, and the boobs are real. As a natural 34DD myself, I assure you, they are real. I saw some older fashion photos of her from Vogue, and they were great – she had "it" – movement, energy, a special something in the eye, and she does have a beautiful face. With the right styling, she doesn't look so common. I would love to see her lost a little weight and do more fashion. She could do better than all the "cheesecake" spreads.
Honestly, she is not very attractive. Big, gross, saggy tits, saggy, flat ass and thick midsection. What the f*#! is so fantastic about her again???
For a 20 year old girl, her body and face are both terrible.
Obviously coming from a jealous ugly girl. Kate Upton is more attractive than you'll ever be, and you just need to accept that.
I doubt she's jealous, Jack. There's not much to be jealous of with Kate. Bad body, pretty but still average face. The majority of women look better than Kate.
I do have to agree that she looks very boring and uneventful. She isn't really model material in my opinion, but that doesn't change the fact that the photoshop really isn't that bad at all. Like audreychaplin mentioned if they would have given her the right bikini size in the first place then all they would have had to do is give her a waist and get rid of the cellulite which is a LOT better than what they do for a lot of other models. While it isn't their fault that she's apple shaped if they would have at least given her a better fitting bikini top (one about 3 cup sizes bigger than the one she has on)she would look way better in the originals.
She's too heavy to be a "model". There is a reason for the title of model. Model represent an ideal.
Ture, she is generally an attractive person, however she does not represnt an ideal.
I actually find it sad that more people are not shocked by a model of this size. It reflects the state of our overweight and unhealthy society if people consider this an ideal model body. She is unfit and has flab. She obviously does not worked out nor eat properly. It is a fact that she is carrying excessive body weight. I do not need her to be a size 0, but I do not want to see flab on a model.If you want to be this size and are happy with it, then that's your personal choice, but beyond the truth that she has beautiful natural breasts, there is nothing appealing about her figure.
It's not toned or shapely.
Her backside is not attractive at all (not a good butt).
No hourglass figure.
It only her breasts and bleached blonde hair that sell her. And the fact that she is still very young.
Face: average. Overall body: below average.
But her boobs move magazines, so I'm sure we will see more of her for a bit longer because of them alone. Still, unless she gets in shape, she will fade out of sight within the a year. If she tones up, she could really soar.
I would LOVE to see her step up and promote health and beauty rather than be guttonous and promote greasy cheeseburgers (I can tell she's eaton plenty of those)…but time will tell if she will become a classy women or just another piece of glorified white trash.-
That is HORSE SHIT. Models don't represent an ideal, they represent Anorexia. It's because of people like you that most women are really insecure about their body weight. I'm glad Kate Upton isn't buying into this type of bullshit.
That's because Kate can't buy into it. She's too big-boned to be thin. She's fat, and is only going to get heavier.
You are right Jess. Runway model has to be thin. She is way to well…she isnt fat..but she is not thin…its just that her midsection is just weird which that makes her look fat?
Anyways, she sign up to be a a thin model so she should keep her figure within model standards.
If not she could of sign up for plus size modeling.
idk why people always put the victim card with fat girls.
THERE is a thing called plus size modeling so idk why some people say they feel insecure.
point is either she needs to lose weight or continue to eat Mcdonalds and go to plus size modeling.
Kate is hot no matter what! Many women wish they were Kate Upton and could have her figure because she is healthy and beautiful! I love that she is not stick thin because she is representing a lot of women's natural body shapes around the world today. Now, not everyone can have those breasts… but that's a whole other story. She's gorgeous whether she is 100 pounds or 180 pounds. Makes no difference to me… or to the people who admire her photos.
I don't think that's true, I don't believe most women would want to look Kate. Most women want a nice butt (not flat, like Kate's) perky breasts (not saggy, like Kate's) shapely, long legs (not short and dumpy, like Kate's) and a small waist with hips. In other words, women want to be shaped like an hour glass, not like a fridge, like Kate.
In fact, she has a really great boob … Is that natural? Kate Upton might be so grateful to have it, She isso hot and beautiful
I think her boobs are fake. I think she already naturally had large boobs, but got implants to enhance them and give them a nice shape and volume. Natural breasts do not look round at the top without push-up, like hers do.
Coming from a guy who doesn't really care about looks, but brains (no I'm not gay)….She is pretty but I find her to be extremely overrated. Hollywood makes a huge nothing big hype over the 'next thing'….she'll be forgotten in 3 years, only for the new sick gimmick to take over. Yawn Hollywood….yawn "It" celebrities always fade.
I love the way she looks before photoshop, her "saggy" tits are perfect.
Also, seems that who writted this, has no idea about photoshop, because a photoshop Before&After post, have to be the same photo, but edited and not edited, and that is not the same fucking photo. -
She needs to wear clothes that actually fit as opposed to bathing suits that are clearly too small. It makes her look fat but she's not that big. Honestly, not cute.
Too bad she doesn't have a pretty face. She's a total buttaface, decent body, ugly face!
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The Art Fund Helps Hunterian Acquire Work by Turner Prize-nominated Artist Lucy Skaer
Asian Art Galleries at the Birmingham Museum of Art Reopen After Two Years
MOCA Raises $57 Million, Contributes $8.5 Million to Endowment Assets
New York Public Library Announces Five-month Long Festival Featuring a Wide Range of Performances
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, Announces it will Present Daria Martin's Film Minotaur
Project Art Minerva to Raise Funds for Restoring Abruzzo Church with Auction
Experts Discuss McCloy Collection and Dr. Seuss at Exhibitions Reception
Exhibition Celebrating the Centennial of Baltimore Artist Herman Maril's Birth Opens at The Walters
Maya Caves and Caverns Registration Continues
Shortlist Announced for this Year's Aspect Prize, Scotland's Premier Award for Painting
Philbrook to Expand in Tulsa's Arts District
School Students Urge MPs to Leave London for Sherwood Forest
Santa Monica Art Studios Announces 5th Anniversary Celebrations
June 27, 2009
Exhibition of Works Reflecting the Evolution of the Guggenheim's Collecton Opens in Bilbao
East Wing Opening at the Cleveland Museum of Art Brings Evenings Filled With Celebrations and Fun
Terra Foundation for American Art Awards Grants in Excess of $2.9 Million
First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates the National Design Awards with White House Ceremony
Saint Louis Art Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Arts Partner in Aitken Video
Around 80 Masterpieces from Munich Displayed at Baden-Baden's Major Summer Exhibition
Major Contemporary Ceramics Collection Gifted to Crocker Art Museum
Professor Wayne Sumner and Artist Ian Wallace Win Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prizes
Polk Museum of Art Acquires an Art-O-Mat, Old Cigarette Machine that Dispenses Original Art
Albertina Museum Moves 950,000 Works of Art After Flood in Vienna
Everson Museum of Art Offers Poetic Artistic Open
Collection of Picasso Plates, Francis Bacon Self Portraits, and Images of Lucian Freud at Bonhams
Royal Academy of Arts Presents a Major Retrospective Exhibition of the Pre-Raphaelite Artist, John William Waterhouse RA
The Smile at the Heart of Things: Book by Michener Art Museum 's Chief Curator is Launched
Beloved Daughters: Photographs by Fazal Sheikh Opens at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
National Institute of Anthropology and History Delivers Fully-Restored Rosete Aranda Marionettes to INBA
RIBA Launches Two Schemes to Support Students in Professional Experience
Philadelphia Museum of Art Announces New Admissions Pricing Structure
F.I.S.H. Out of Water: Art Work Gets New Home at the San Antonio Museum of Art on Loan from San Antonio River Foundation
June 26, 2009
Sotheby's Contemporary Art Evening Auction Realised $41.9 Million in London
Museu Berardo Presents Pancho Guedes - Vitruvius Mozambicanus
New Treasures Exhibition at the Royal BC Museum is a Gem
The Amon Carter Museum Presents Masterworks of American Photography: Moments in Time
Sweets & Treats: Wayne Thiebaud in the Collection of the Norton Simon Museum
Discover the Work of One of the Greatest Abstract Painters of his Time at the National Gallery of Canada
Much-Anticipated New Exhibition on 9/11 Memorial - 'A Space Within' - Opens Today at New York's Center for Architecture
The Prince's School of Traditional Arts Announces Details of Annual Student Prize - The Jerwood Prize
Exquisite Japanese Screens Unfold at the Art Institue of Chicago
Lowry's Painting Of Wuthering Heights For Sale At Bonhams
150 Photographs of the 1960s Including Rare Portraits at the National Portrait Gallery in UK
Museum of Modern Art Presents Today The Young Architects Program 2009
Cepezed Architects Envision Modern Colosseum
Great Art at Your Fingertips: The Art Fund Launches New "Art Saved" Resource
Design 21 Announces Winner of Going With the Grain
Thirteenth Annual Boston International Fine Art Show (BIFAS) November 12-15, 2009 at The Cyclorama
New Photography Series by Jeff Chien-Hsing Liao Celebrates the Bronx
DigitalArt.LA 2009 International Call for Artists
June 25, 2009
Homme a l'epee Sells for 7 Million and Leads Sotheby's Sale of Impressionist & Modern Art
Retrospective of Pioneering Artist Dan Graham Opens at Whitney Museum
Hospital Radiologists Analyze Brooklyn Museum's Mummies and Make Discovery
Seattle Art Museum Presents an Intimate Tribute to the Late Andrew Wyeth
First Major U.S. Exhibition in Nearly 40 Years to Focus Exclusively on Joaquín Torres-García
Two Northwest Arkansas Museums Receive IMLS Grant
Alte Pinakothek Hosts Exhibition by Viennese Architects Christian Jabornegg and András Pálffy
Mexico's INAH Publishes Bio Cultural Heritage in Indigenous Hands Book by Eckart Boege
Chip Kidd to Design Poster for Inaugural Boston Book Festival
Gerard Hemsworth's Hidden Agenda on View at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art
New Photography Exhibition by Lucinda Chua on View at Bermondsey Square
Exhibition Examines the Intriguing but Relatively Unappreciated Aspect of Medal Work
Viewpoint of the Defeated Turns 50 Years Old
Royal Institute of British Architects Present Robin Hood Gardens Exhibition
National Museum of African Art "Artful Animals" Exhibition Includes Activities for People Who Are Blind
Discount Package Makes Brandywine Valley this Summers Hot Spot
Terra Foundation for American Art Teaching Fellowships and Visiting Professorships Recipients
Minervamation Animation Camp July 13 through 17 at the Clark
Museum Shortlisted for The National Lottery Awards
CalArts' Redcat and the Getty Co-Present the West Coast Premieres of Yvonne Rainer's Ros Indexical and Spiraling Down
June 24, 2009
Christie's Auction of Impressionist and Modern Art in London Realises $60.4 Million
Sotheby's Sale to Include a Rare Manuscript Containing the Earliest Depictions of Joan of Arc
Malick Sidibé Wins PHotoEspaña Baume & Mercier 2009 Award
16th-Century Altarpiece Returns to Indianapolis Museum of Art Following Extensive Conservation
International Holocaust Conference Marking End of Czech EU Presidency this Friday
Titian's Triumph of Love Saved for the Nation by the Art Fund
Large-scale and Loving Tribute to Song Dong's Mother Installed in MoMA's Marron Atrium
International Survey Reveals How a Generation of Artists Assaulted a Genre
Stephen Deuchar Appointed Director of Independent Charity The Art Fund
Man Who Attempted to Sell Stolen Hitler Bookmark Sentenced
Mexican Cultural Tour Offers a Trip Inside Cholula Pyramid
Irish Museum of Modern Art to Celebrate Work of the Distinguished Contemporary Composer Kevin Volans
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LifeSkills Training Program Grant
The Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) has been awarded funding to disseminate the LifeSkills Training (LST) drug and alcohol prevention program in several states. The grant allows CSPV to provide three years of training and technical assistance and program materials to eligible schools or districts. Sites also receive sustainability training and technical assistance to aid them in developing and implementing a plan to sustain the LST program.
The main goal of the LST program is to substantially reduce drug use among young adolescents by teaching prevention-related information, promoting anti-drug norms, teaching drug refusal skills, and fostering the development of personal self-management skills and general social skills. There are also optional violence prevention lessons in the curriculum that focus on anger management and conflict resolution skills.
Through this grant, schools in the following states were eligible to receive funding to replicate the LST program beginning in fall 2016: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. The application deadline has passed and all sites have been selected.
Grant information and application materials may be obtained here.
Funding for this project is provided to the University of Colorado, Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence, by Altria Client Services, on behalf of Philip Morris USA, John Middleton Co., and U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC.
LST Implementation Resources
An additional goal of this grant is to provide online resources for sites implementing the LifeSkills Training program. CSPV has made implementation resources such as the application, program cost calculator, feasibility, training evaluation and process evaluation materials available online for other sites replicating the LifeSkills Training program. Process evaluation materials, such as implementation fidelity checklists as well as questionnaires for teachers and program coordinators, may be used to assist sites in measuring whether the program is being implemented with fidelity (as it was designed). In lieu of a costly full-scale outcome evaluation, a process evaulation in conjunction with pre-post measures, which can be found on the LifeSkills Training program's website, can help determine the effectiveness of the program at a school.


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A look at the historical effects of downsized research funding suggests that the Trump administration's proposed budget could hit early-career scientists the hardest.
Scientists generate new protein-protein interactions at an impressive PACE.
Scientists generate new protein-protein interactions at an impressive PACE.
With few resources and hesitant investors, basic scientists must rely on clinicians, patient advocates, and their own keen eye for biological connections.
A bacteriophage must evolve certain variants of a protein or die.
Host and bacterial ligands that interact with the same cell-surface receptor induce different activities in human macrophages.
Precursor T cells bearing the same antigen receptor adopt two different fates in mice.
Prior to last week's announcement of newly confirmed cases, the country had been polio-free for two years.
Scientists detect a colistin-resistance gene in a clinical sample.
Seres Therapeutics's microbiome-targeting therapy for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection fails a Phase 2 clinical trial.
From sequencing bacteriophages to synthesizing bacterial genomes to defining a minimal genome
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One thing to take away from meeting Regent Calvin J. Anthony would be his sense of care for others. Regent Anthony is a member of the OSU-A&M Board of Regents and is now in the final year of his eight-year term.
"When I would go to campuses and am around students, it was the most refreshing of times… and ultimately that's what made me decide to become a Regent," said Anthony.
Regent Anthony received a Bachelor's in Pharmacy from the University of Oklahoma in 1968. He is currently a retired pharmacist and owns a handful of drug stores in the Stillwater area, one of which is Tiger Drug, where he spent most of his adult life managing and operating as a pharmacist. Anthony originally attended college on a baseball scholarship after turning down an early offer from the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team fresh out of high school.
Regent Anthony is a married man and a proud father of three and grandfather of six children. He enjoys working with his livestock, golfing, quail hunting and being a "cool grandfather" in his spare time.
When asked to describe himself in one word, Regent Anthony replied "caring." Anthony insisted that being a good listener is key to becoming a great leader. When asked if he had any advice to our students and their careers, Anthony stated, "You have to work hard… and never sell yourself short."
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Like every other teenager in America, Kylie Jenner got a brand new $125,000 Mercedes SVU for her birthday. And like every other teenager she celebrated her new present by crashing it into two other cars. Okay, okay, that's not fair. She crashed it into one car which then that car hit another car. Thankfully everyone's fine and no one seemed to be hurt. TMZ says Kylie handed her information to the other drivers and then went along her merry little way. Had the police arrived yet? No. But c'mon. Who among us hasn't fled the scene of a crime? And who among us hasn't spoken to TMZ after witnessing an accident?
We spoke to a witness who says Kylie immediately got out of her car — apologized — and asked if everyone was OK. She eventually exchanged info with the other drivers and left. Cops arrived to the scene a short time later, but Kylie was already gone.
Here's the thing about being in the wrong at an accident, the cops are such a draagggg. Not only do they grill you with so many questions, but they want you to take responsibility for your actions. Look, if Kylie Jenner was into konsequences, she would've gotten herself adopted out to another family. One who doesn't have four hundred billion lawyers on hand to deal with the aftermath of hitting a car.
While I honestly have no idea if it's actually illegal to leave the scene of an accident, I do know that you're not supposed to for moral reasons. Like you just hit someone, why not hang out a bit, get to know them, make their lives easier when the cops show up by being there. Sure it's not fun to deal with adult stuff, but that's the price you pay when you hit someone with your car. Especially when you're driving a $125,000 car that most adults will never be able to afford.
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'Tis the Season … for Giving Back ….
In many cultures across the world, this is a time for giving. In a departure from my previous blogs discussing data center services, cloud adoption and IT architecture transformation, I've decided to end the year by discussing how we in Cisco give back our time and money to help others, something that Cisco most definitely encourages. Here I'll discuss how a few colleagues and I have helped out in one of the computing degree courses at the University of Dundee in Scotland.
You can read this full blog entry here on our Corporate Social Responsibility blog. And look out for more blogs from me in 2012! Best wishes everyone!
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Alabama Historic Theatre
The Alabama Theatre opened on December 16, 1927, in downtown Birmingham, and was named the "Showplace of the South" by the movie vanguard Adolph Zuker. The theatre was once a part of the Paramount Theatre Chain. Numerous stars of Broadway and the Silver Screen have appeared on the stage, such as, John Barrymore, Roy Rogers, and Tallulah Bankhead. The theatre is also home to "The Mighty Wurlitzer" organ. For 55 years , the Alabama Theatre held the citizens breathless with its beauty and elegance. In late 1981, the theatre closed it's doors. In 1987, Birmingham Landmarks, Inc., a non-profit organization, purchased the theatre and turned the movie palace into a Performing Arts Centre. Each year, the Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts hosts more than 250 evenings of entertainment. The theatre annually draws 400,000 patrons into downtown for a wide variety of events: broadway shows, ballet, opera, rock & roll, parties, weddings, fashion shows, beauty pageants and even classic films. The Alabama Theatre for the Performing Arts was designated the state historic theatre in 1993 by Act no. 93-26. THE ALABAMA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 1817 Third Avenue North Birmingham, Alabama 35203 (205)ALA-BAMA (205) 252-2262 Sources: Acts of Alabama, May 21, 1993 Discover the Magic of the Alabama Brochure, April, 1995 Updated: February 6, 2014 http://www.archives.alabama.gov/emblems/st_theat.html |


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Maharry needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 106 designs submitted by 34 freelance designers.
We are a Texas law firm with a state-wide practice limited to assisting disabled persons obtain Social Security disability benefits. Our website is http://www.SocialSecurityLawOffice.com. We want potential clients to know that we are the best firm to handle their case. We promote our services as being client-friendly, using the most current technology as their advocate.
Most of our clients are in Texas. They are disabled and need help with benefit claims filed with the Social Security Administration. Our firm assists with applications for benefits, appeals and hearings. We seek to appeal to anyone needing this legal service.
1. We want to project a professional image that promotes the brand with a stylish and recognizable logo that will be displayed on signs for each office, letterhead, website and all other marketing materials and media.
2. Prefer more modern and abstract design that will be unique. The logo will be combined with the name of the firm so lettering is not necessary but incorporation of the website address is an option.
3. Owner of firm is Martin A. Harry. Use of initials MAH in design is an option.
4. The current logo uses an eagle design that matches the one used by the Social Security Administration. Incorporating a different eagle in the logo would give us some continuity from old to new but still be different. Don't want a picture of an eagle (or any other animal) as part of the logo, however.


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A simple and satisfying chair made from one plank of wood.
The piece of wood that I used for this chair was 7 feet long, 11 inches wide and 1 3/4 inches thick. I originally used driftwood planks to ...
Cut the plank into two pieces. For this chair I made one piece 40 inches long and the other 51. The dimensions can be varied to fit your ...
Cut two inches of wood off of the sides of the board starting 15 inches from one end of the plank.
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The planks will not intersect at right angles, so some wood will need to be trimmed. This picture shows the marking process for this step.
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text: Corum ABiGEMExpansion of European Union Business Centre was established by EU Commission, TOBB and Chamber of Commerce and Industries. There are 15 EU Business Centres in the Turkey and, the aim of the centres is to provide a wide range of business development services to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them to improve their competitiveness, create employment opportunities, and increase their contribution to the local and national economy. Çorum ABİGEM is one of the 15 business centres that was launched November 14th 2008 with the contribution of Çorum Chambers of Commerce and Trade. Our shareholders are consisting of leading institutions and associations in the region such as; • Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği • Çorum Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası • Alaca Ticaret Borsası • Alaca Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası • Amasya Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası • Çorum Muhasebeciler ve Mali Müşavirler Odası • Çorum Organize Sanayi Bölge Müdürlüğü • Çorum Sanayicileri ve İşadamları Derneği • Çorum Ticaret Borsası • Kastamonu Ticaret Borsası • Merzifon Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası • Samsun Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası • Suluova Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası • Sungurlu Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası • Tosya Ticaret ve Sanayi Odası Vision of Çorum ABİGEM is to enhance competitiveness of SME's in the field of international quality standards by adding value to product, service and projects of our target group in our region and all of Turkey The mission of the Çorum ABİGEM is to encourage sustainability of entrepreneurship, to increase profit by productivity, to contribute process of institutional development, to support works of innovation and R&D, to build up clustering and internationalisations by delivering consultancy and training services. Çorum ABİGEM will provide comprehensive business improvement services to SMEs within in the region such as; • Business Development • Internationalisation • Trainings • Special projects (EU, Development Agency, Rural Development, KOSGEB and R&D Projects) |