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Building cash reserves and an affirmation to the position Andrews holds on the Adventist Church's doctrine of Creation were just some of the topics of discussion at this year's Board of Trustees Meeting, held Oct. 27, 2009. Following the Board meeting, President Niels-Erik Andreasen held a faculty and staff briefing in the Seminary Chapel.
According to Andreasen, the Board reviewed an increase in the Andrews Partnership Scholarships (APS), to take effect the 2010-2011 school year. The increase raises the total award amount for incoming freshmen to a maximum of $40,000 over four years.
Provost Bill Richardson briefed the Board on the Office of the Provost's plan of action in response to a requirement from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) following its accreditation visit this spring that Andrews expand its approach to outcome assessment. The provost's plans include inviting a consultant to meet with faculty to expand work in this arena.
Andreasen shared a financial report on behalf of Larry Schalk, vice president for financial administration. With the expected increase in enrollment of five percent over budgeted enrollment levels, Schalk projects additional generated revenue of $1.8 million, though there are also some unexpected expenses in the budget, ranging from student account write-offs, personnel costs and, most significantly, reduced milk revenue due to market changes. The unexpected expenses, which work against the anticipated increase in tuition revenue, leave an anticipated overall revenue increase of approximately $850,000.
Schalk also described a four year plan to build cash reserves by $9-$10 million. The plan comes in response to the Board's response to the University's limited cash reserve situation,, which included a Board action last June to dedicate 75 percent of any additional revenue to go toward building cash reserve; the other 25 percent will be used for supplementing existing budgets. The ultimate goal of focusing attention to the cash reserve is to fix the financial challenge the University faces each summer, which according to Andreasen, was more severe this past summer. After reviewing the challenge and Schalk's proposal, the Board approved this plan.
The Buller-Nethery Hall project was once again on the Board's agenda. The project, which would renovate and expand Nethery Hall and build Buller Hall into an undergraduate learning center, has been in discussion for several years. The Board voted to proceed with construction documents, with drawings and bids to be reviewed and voted at the March Board of Trustees meeting. If approved, ground breaking is tentatively scheduled to occur in April 2010.
The Board also reviewed the document, "Response to an Affirmation of Creation," (http://www.adventist.org/beliefs/statements/main_stat54.html) which was voted by the General Conference Executive Committee at the Annual Council of 2004. Dr. Andreasen shared with the Board that each new employee of Andrews University, upon hire, makes a commitment to the Biblical teachings, and standards of the Seventh-day Adventist church and its educational mission. The Board affirmed the statement as the position of Andrews University on the doctrine of Creation and requested University administration to circulate the statement and the Board action to the faculty and staff.
The Board also approved a number of faculty and staff appointments:
Faculty Appointments
College of Arts & Sciences: Donald Barton, associate professor of clinical laboratory science; Patricia Dyett, assistant professor of food & nutrition; Elaine Navia, instructor of Portuguese/Spanish; Paul Petersen, professor of Hebrew; Kristen Witzel, interim instructor of communication
School of Business Administration: Richard White, instructor of accounting
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary: Hyveth Williams, professor of Christian ministry.
Promotion-in-Rank and Continuous Appointments
College of Arts & Sciences: Ruben Munoz-Larrondo, chair, Department of Religion & Biblical Languages; Patricia Mutch, emeritus; Derrick Proctor, emeritus
College of Technology: Ronda Root, chair of art & design/digital media & photography; Dina Simmons, assistant professor
School of Education: Elvin Gabriel, full professor
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary: Rudolph Maier, director of PhD in religion & ThD programs
Office of the Provost: William Richardson, interim provost.
Staff Appointments
Clarissa-Loy Andrews, health professions enrollment coordinator, Division of Enrollment Management; Qaisar Ayez, student financial advisor, Student Financial Services; Matthew Chuah, web developer, Information Technology Service; Philip Dwyer, associate director of food production, Dining Services; David Ferguson, director of undergraduate leadership development, Student Life; Helena Gregor, Seminary Office of Distance Learning, Seventh-day-Adventist Theological Seminary; Erno Gyeresi, business manager, Andrews University Press; Jeremy Halder, payroll supervisor, Human Resources; James Price, interim assistant dean of men, Men's Residence Halls; Benjamin Regoso, PC support specialist, Information Technology Services; Karen Robinson, purchasing/finance manager, Dining Services; Charlotte Smith, coordinator of social recreation, Student Life
Change in Position Title
Shelly Erhard, guest relations supervisor, Enrollment Management; Melinda Smith, director of Dining Services, Dining Services; Stephen Yeagley, associate dean of Student Life, Student Life.
Faculty Transfer between Department/Schools
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary: Ranko Stefanovic, professor of New Testament
Joint Appointment
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary: Terry Robertson, Seminary librarian
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As the third and final game in the series, Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII might be the game we have been all been waiting for, in the best way.
I, for one, eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome our Cactuar overlords.
Like a lot of people, I used to be a big fan of Final Fantasy games. Now that the generation is winding down, I kind of do want to pick up a used PS3 and play through the XIII series.
Here we go.
This article is going is going to get a bunch of comment about how people don't like the newer FF games or SE anymore
Question: If you don't like what they're doing why click the link?
No not really, I think I be more happy with getting FFVS13 or what ever its called now.
But I will say the Japan's C.E. of this game makes me want it.


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A Shift in Strategy to Treatment as Prevention for HIV/AIDS
July 24, 2012
Organizers are calling for big increases in HIV testing and treatment as the 19th International AIDS Conference (IAC) takes place in Washington this week. Testing-and-treating is now central to the U.S. AIDS prevention strategy, and experts say treatment-as-prevention has the potential to dramatically alter the epidemic. In addition to improving a patient's health, treatment can help prevent further transmission of the virus.
Since 2006, the District has followed an opt-out HIV screening policy, meaning patients get the test unless they choose not to. Health department surveys of high-risk individuals show that about 70 percent recently diagnosed as HIV-positive had seen a doctor in the previous year but had not been offered the test, said Gregory Pappas, senior deputy director of the department.
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The collector's edition was once reserved for only the most iconic, important and illustrious video game franchises, adding extra value and additional prestige to a select few fan favourites. These days, however, every franchise with triple-A aspirations has some form of limited-edition swag bag, with art books, soundtrack CDs and in-game unlockables making up the majority of bonus booty.
This week alone saw the unveiling of a pair of Borderlands 2 special edition box sets, as well as the Halo 4: Limited Edition bundle, which features maps, character enhancements and live-action movies.
With these still fresh in our mind, Digital Spy lists some of the more impressive and outrageous collector's editions of recent memory.
Halo 3 Legendary Edition
When you talk about icons and important gaming franchises, Master Chief and Halo are up there with the best of them. A true legend like Master Chief deserves a suitably magnificent gaming bundle, and with the Halo 3 Legendary Edition that's exactly what he got.
Bonus discs and art cards aside, its main selling point was an incredible replica Spartan helmet with display stand. Perhaps the only downside is the fact that the helmet was purely ornamental, unless you're handy with a screwdriver and some superglue.
Despite a hefty price tag, the Legendary Edition proved enormously popular, selling out of stock before the game was even released. Halo Reach, meanwhile, continued the trend, launching with its own set of toys and goodies. It makes the Halo 4 bundle look paltry in comparison.
Grand Theft Auto IV Special Edition
Though we doubt it would stand up against any of the shady criminal types that occupy Rockstar's Liberty City, the metal deposit box that came with the Grand Theft Auto IV: Special Edition is a fitting extra for the open-world action title.
Equally suitable is the Rockstar logo duffel bag, another bonus that hardcore GTA enthusiasts and wannabe street thugs could possess. Slightly more conventional, but no less appealing, is an art book and the GTA IV soundtrack CD, which features tunes from Bob Marley, Nas, The Rapture and Mobb Deep.
Oh, and it's probably best not to forget the GTA keychain, which contains the keys to the metal safe deposit box itself. With Grand Theft Auto V inbound, who knows what goodies we can expect next time around?
Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition
Though not associated with Christopher Nolan's movie series, Batman: Arkham Asylum benefited hugely from the Caped Crusader's recent film outings - films that have seen Batsy's popularity soar to staggering new heights.
It's only natural, therefore, that Warner Bros. Interactive would want to capitalise on Joe Public's new-found love affair with the bat, by releasing a Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition rich in lore and bundled with one of Batman's most iconic gadgets.
The Collector's Edition comes with a 14-inch replica Batarang - an essential tool for any aspiring vigilante - as well as a 48-page character encyclopaedia, which offers an in-depth look at all of the game's inmates and more. Throw in a making-of DVD, and Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition strikes a nice balance between cool gizmos and insightful extras.
> 'Batman: Arkham Asylum' review
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition
While Black Ops 2 has been recently confirmed and a wealth of pre-order bonuses already announced, it will take something pretty special to dethrone the Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition, however, which took interactivity and immersion to a whole new level by including a pair of fully-functioning night vision goggles.
Costing a whopping £149, the Modern Warfare 2 Prestige Edition wasn't cheap, but it certainly was a tantalising prospect, delivering 100% on the prestige factor. It was followed by a Black Ops equivalent, which contained a pretty nifty remote-controlled vehicle.
> 'Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2' review
Alien Vs. Predator Hunter Edition
The Aliens Vs. Predator Hunter Edition was packaged in a shiny steel case, contained a Wayland Yutani Corp patch, a holographic postcard and access codes to four additional multiplayer maps.
While these goodies alone provide just enough novelty value to pique our interest, they're not enough to make us want to part with our cash, lacking that little extra something that jumps out at you and screams "buy me".
Throw in a replica facehugger model, however, and you'll hear screams all right - screams from all of the friends and family members that you could potentially scare half to death with some inspired use of the extra-terrestrial creepy crawler. We can only imagine how many have been used in pranks by hardcore Alien fans.
Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel Edition
With a development cycle of 13 years, countless delays and numerous false dawns, the belated release of the now-legendary Duke Nukem Forever needed a spectacular collector's edition to celebrate its launch.
2K Games obliged, and Duke Nukem Forever Balls of Steel edition was the result. The mammoth goody bag contained a comic book, poker chips, playing cards, a pair of dice, postcards, stickers, a 100-page art booklet and a certificate of authenticity, not to mention a ruddy great bust of the man himself.
Unfortunately, while the package impressed, the game did not, failing to win over the critics following its launch in 2011. While Duke Nukem Forever disproves the theory that good things come to those who wait, the Balls Of Steel Edition proves that great things come to those who are willing to pay.
Catherine 'Love Is Over' Collector's Edition
While we Brits were treated to the Catherine: Stray Sheep Edition - an appealing bundle with a T-shirt, pizza box, poster and a couple of beer mats - our North American cousins received the superior Love Is Over equivalent.
Containing a t-shirt, pillowcase, soundtrack CD, art book and even a pair of Vincent's boxers, the Love Is Over Collector's Edition was also packaged in a pizza box from the Stray Sheep bar.
Whichever side of the Atlantic you live, Catherine's bonkers collector's editions reflect well on a game that features giant mutant babies, talking sheep, deadly block-based puzzle sections and a highly-sexualised anime art style.
Resident Evil 6 Premium Edition
Helmets and night vision goggles are all well and good, but you're unlikely to wear them in public - unless of course your army platoon is the victim of government defence cuts or you've decided to stick up your local branch of Lloyd's.
Resident Evil 6 Premium Edition, on the other hand, contains one seriously cool piece of clothing; namely, a Leon Kennedy replica leather jacket.
Unfortunately, if you want to look a little bit more like Leon, you're going to have to shell out some serious cash. With a price tag of more than £800, Resident Evil 6 Premium Edition is the most expensive collector's edition we've ever come across, albeit one of the most appealing. Oh, and you'll have to import it too, because it's only available in Japan.
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Kyle Lohse has successful first start for Brewers in 6-4 win over Rockies
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Kyle Lohse had a solid debut three days after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers, pitching into the fourth inning of a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday.
Lohse gave up two first-inning hits, including a run-scoring double by Carlos Gonzalez, but settled down after that. He also gave up doubles to Todd Helton to lead off the second and Dexter Fowler to lead off the third. He did not walk a batter and struck out two. Overall he gave up a run and four hits in 3 2-3 innings.
Infielder Yuniesky Betancourt made a triumphant return to the Brewers after playing with Kansas City in 2012 and being in the Philadelphia Phillies' camp earlier this spring. He had three hits, including a home run and a double.


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Thermalright Silver Arrow Review
Thermalright has always been a well known manufacturer in the overclocking and cooling world. I remember when I began working with high performance and gaming computers almost ten years ago, Thermalright was still well established and a coveted brand for high end cooling products. Though slightly less common now, Thermalright still maintains some of the best products with a great reputation for CPU and GPU cooling solutions, along with solutions for RAM and motherboard chipsets. One of the latest products from Thermalright is the Silver Arrow. Nearly identical to the Cogage Arrow, the Thermalright Silver Arrow is a giant aluminum and copper cooler equipped with four massive heatpipes and room for three 120mm or 140mm fans. It has been several years since I've owned a Thermalright product, but I was extremely pleased with its performance back then and I expect just as much out of the Silver Arrow. In this review, I will perform a complete evaluation of the cooler from its unboxing, physical features, specifications, installation, and testing.
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Thermalright has always been very minimalistic in its packaging as far as graphics and flashy logos go on its boxes. Typically, a Thermalright product will arrive in a plain brown cardboard box with black lettering simply letting the new owner know what they have received - that is it. The Silver Arrow comes packaged this way in a brown cardboard box with the Thermalright logo across the top and the Silver Arrow text across the sides.
The Silver Arrow is packaged very well and is snug in a block of styrofoam and wrapped in a plastic bag. The included fans are also protected in this block of styrofoam and the accessories box is located on the side. The accessories box includes all required mounting hardware, two sets of four rubber pads for vibration dampening on the fans, fan clips, a quickstart guide and a user's manual, and a small tube of Thermalright's "Chill Factor" thermal paste.
Even before the fans have been installed, the Silver Arrow is a noticeably large cooler. However, for its massive size, it is not terribly heavy. The next page will be a closer look of the Silver Arrow with an evaluation of its construction and installation.


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Environmental groups join USDA to recognize August as Tree Check Month, urging public to look for the signs of the Asian longhorned beetle
The backyard barbecue. A hike in the woods. Camping or fishing in the wilderness. Even a stroll in the neighborhood. These are all activities that can make a difference in preserving the great outdoors, if you can spare a few extra minutes to take a closer look at the surrounding trees, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
USDA APHIS was joined at a news conference in Washington, D.C., Monday by the U.S. Forest Service, the Nature Conservancy, and American Forests in urging the public to join the battle against a devastating invasive pest, and tree killer, the Asian longhorned beetle.
"Unfortunately once the ALB infests a tree, the tree must be removed," said Scott Pfister, director for pest management of USDA APHIS. "Early detection is crucial in the fight against this invasive pest. The sooner an infestation is reported, the sooner efforts can be made to quickly contain and isolate an area from future destruction."
The Asian longhorned beetle was first discovered in the U.S. in 1996, after having arrived here probably inside wood packing material from Asia. The insect has no known natural predators and it threatens recreational areas, forests and suburban and urban shade trees. The beetle bores through the tissues that carry water and nutrients throughout the tree, which causes the tree to starve, weaken and eventually die. Once a tree is infested, it must be removed. It has caused tens of thousands of trees to be destroyed in New Jersey, Ohio, Massachusetts, New York and Illinois.
"The beetle attacks 13 genera of trees, but its greatest impacts may be on maple trees," said Dr. Robert Rabaglia of the U.S. Forest Service. "The economic and ecological health of the forests in the northeast is threatened by this beetle. Maples grace our urban forests, are prized for their colorful fall foliage and maple syrup projects, and are a prominent component of the northern forests that range from southeastern Canada, through New England to the Great Lakes."
Adult beetles are most active during the summer and early fall. They can be seen on trees, branches, walls, outdoor furniture, cars and sidewalks, and caught in pool filters. With these unique characteristics, the beetle can be easy to see:
• 1 to 1.5 inches in length
• Long antennae banded in black and white (longer than the insect's body)
• Shiny, jet black body with random white spots
• Six legs
• Legs may appear bluish in color
In addition to looking for the beetle, you can search for signs of infestation, including:
• Dime-sized (1/4-inch or larger), perfectly round exit holes in the tree
• Oval depressions on the bark where the eggs are laid
• Sawdust-like materials, called frass, on the ground and the branches
• Sap seeping from wounds in the tree
"The ALB is generally spread by the movement of infested firewood," said Faith Campbell, senior policy representative of The Nature Conservancy. "Please be aware of the risks of transporting firewood. Buy it at your destination and only purchase local firewood. Don't take it back home with you."
This year, New Jersey became the second state to declare eradication from the beetle. ALB was successfully eradicated from Illinois in 2008. In New York, Manhattan, Staten Island and Islip are now free of the ALB. An area is declared free of the ALB after all the infested trees are eliminated and surveys are negative for active signs of beetle activity or the presence of the beetle.
"Trees are a critical part of our ecosystem," said Lea Sloan, vice president of communications at American Forests. "And people like you are critical members of the citizen scientist team that can make an essential difference. Don't wait until it's too late and that beautiful hiking path or favorite camping spot is closed to visitors because of a quarantine. Help us stop the spread of this invasive pest."
The beetle is harmless to people and pets. If you think you've found an Asian longhorned beetle or signs of infestation, always record the area where the specimen or damage was found. If possible, capture the insect you think is the beetle, place it in a jar and freeze it - this will preserve the insect for easy identification. Visit www.asianlonghornedbeetle.com for more information.
"The value of trees within our communities is immeasurable, and the risk of devastation by the Asian longhorn beetle is profound," said Woodrow Nelson from the Arbor Day Foundation. "Yet we've learned that the threat can be thwarted. We've learned that this pest can and has been eliminated in many areas. The success will be because of caring people helping where they live."
USDA has made a concerted effort to deliver results for the American people, even as USDA implements sequestration - the across-the-board budget reductions mandated under terms of the Budget Control Act. USDA has already undertaken historic efforts since 2009 to save more than $828 million in taxpayer funds through targeted, common-sense budget reductions. These reductions have put USDA in a better position to carry out its mission, while implementing sequester budget reductions in a fair manner that causes as little disruption as possible.


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US Patent Office Seeking 'Partnership' With Software Community, Hoping To 'Enhance Quality Of Software Patents'
from the is-that-a-want-ad? dept
For these initial roundtable events, this notice sets forth several topics to begin the Software Partnership discussion. The first topic relates to how to improve clarity of claim boundaries that define the scope of patent protection for claims that use functional language. The second topic requests that the public identify additional topics for future discussion by the Software Partnership. The third topic relates to a forthcoming Request for Comments on Preparation of Patent Applications and offers an opportunity for oral presentations on the Request for Comments at the Silicon Valley and New York City roundtable events.Those are important issues, but it shows where the USPTO is starting from, and it's not about taking a wider look at issues related to software patents, but looking for ways to patch up some of the symptoms of the larger problem. It's good that they're looking to have this discussion, but it seems like a better first step would be to really hold an open discussion first, to hear more of the concerns of software holders.


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Wow, has it really been over 6 years since my last post? Working and homeschooling my sons has taken most of my time and energy. As a result my hobby projects took a back seat.
Now that my boys are old enough to understand the basics of robotics, I have started buying kits and incorporating it as part of their schooling.
My oldest has a Lego Mindstorms 2 kit. And my youngest a Parallax Scribbler. We also have a couple of Boe-Bots for them to transition to when they are ready.


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|Feb 8th, 2010 04:15 PM
|An addition to Jeanette's rule: DON'T, I REPEAT, DON'T TAKE THE OFFER OF BECOMING A ZOMBIE WITH A MIND! FALLOUT HAS TAUGHT ME THAT!!!
|Jul 14th, 2009 02:59 PM
|Jeanette X
I know its been a while, but I just thought of one:
If you are in a zombie movie and people get turned into zombies by being bitten, wear a wide leather collar with spikes on it around your neck, and improvise armor from whatever you have lying around, such as athletic gear. Especially guard your calves, zombies like to hide under things and then bite exposed legs. Just don't leave any more skin exposed than is absolutely necessary.
|Oct 15th, 2008 07:33 PM
|Robodie III
|Don't be a specialist in things related to the monster. They'll make you die one of the worst deaths (like that shark expert in Jaws).
|Sep 22nd, 2008 12:04 AM
And if you're a Native American, and happen to be a IN a horror movie, 9 times out of 10, you WILL, without a doubt, have heard of a legend (preferrably a Native American one) that happens to be tied to said monster you are all facing.
And glad you like my avatar Mister Tea.
|Sep 16th, 2008 11:55 AM
|Classic and awesome. Well done.
|Sep 16th, 2008 09:50 AM
Regarding #1, I cite the the classic bathroom death of Demon from Friday the 13th, Part 5 - A New Beginning.
Demon was doing a number 2 in a portapotty after having Taco Smell and Jason took him out. Of course, Jason did not actually go into the smellhouse-- he impaled through it with a spear!
|Sep 15th, 2008 02:45 PM
|Mister Tea
|Exception for mystical Native Americans: if the monster is the product of anything built over a tribal burial ground, however, you're the only one who can stop it. But don't attempt to right away; the other characters have to exhaust every possible attempt to kill the creature first.
|Sep 15th, 2008 08:04 AM
Seriously, killing your type of character is like black tar heroin to movie monsters.
HAHAHA brilliant. Loved that quote.
Also, if you happen to be of Native American descent, and you figure out there's a monster on the loose before the whities do, don't do something stupid like try to take it on yourself with just a stick and medicine bag.
When running away from the monster into a safe room/house/building after slamming and locking the door, don't then lean against it for a sigh of relief. You're about to be torn in two.
At the beginning of this adventure, when someone says, "Hey, let's NOT go to this spooky place. It's dangerous!" heed their advice. Conversely, if some jackass says, "Hey! Let's go to that place where people get chopped up like they're salmon on Iron Chef!" throw them from the car and keep going.
|Sep 15th, 2008 01:40 AM
|Mister Tea
Further stipulation: if you happen to be a female soldier, do a quick check of the other females in the cast. If any of them are hotter than you, then Primortal's already made your fate clear; the best you can hope for is a heroic death while rescuing the hot chick. If you're otherwise a minority soldier, check for any wisecracking black guys played by L.L. Cool J. If you see one, then shoot him if want to live through this thing. Can't stress it enough.
By the way: love the avatar, Primortal. Rowsdower for Prime Minister!
|Sep 15th, 2008 12:28 AM
|*adds a stipulation to Mister Tea's observation about soldiers* This doesn't seem to work for minority members of said group of soldiers, same with "tough-as-nails-but-has-a-heart-of-gold" female soldiers. You might as well stick your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye, because there's very little chance of your survival.
|Sep 13th, 2008 09:36 PM
|Mister Tea
There's another exemption to #2: If you're being played by a rapper, you can kick your heels up and relax; there's a 99% chance that you're going to be just fine. In case you're nervous about those odds, keep in mind that using the phrase "Oh shit! I'm gonna die with all these crazy motherfuckin' white people!" will boost your chances of survival to a full 100%.
There's also another stipulation to #8: While soldiers are often given a break, don't expect the same treatment if you're a police officer. If you are a cop, even if there aren't any others around, then you'd better damn well believe what those hysterical kids are telling you or else you're kicking the bucket very soon.
And GreyWeirdo's observation about being part of a a group of soldiers, is spot on. If you are unfortunate enough to be in this bracket; try to be the only survivor of your squad's inevitable massacre, whereupon you'll then receive the protection offered by Rule #8.
|Sep 13th, 2008 12:16 AM
-If Guns Are Proven Not to Work, Don't Keep Using Them: If someone was just shooting at the monster/alien/killer whatsit and got killed and/or eaten... don't under any circumstances think that shooting at it will work for you either.
-There's Always a Queen Monster: There's almost always a queen somewhere. Even if the species of monster is never known to have a queen of ANY sort... one usually manages to pop up somewhere.
-Close the Resorts: If horrible murders are occurring near, around, or IN your lake, river, beach, or pool resort... 9 times out of 10 that's not a good sign. So be a smart person and close the damn things down. A little low income is a hell of a lot better than having MORE dead bodies on your hands. It also doesn't work well for your P.R. either.
-Scientists Are Always Right: When a scientist is explaining the bad things that can and most likely WILL happen if said experiment/chemical/etc. is used, they are right. That's why they're scientists, and you're not. But if they sport an eyepatch, a scar, or an evil goatee... (or all of the above) be wary of their motives.
-Differing Agendas Stipulation: Scientists may always be right, but will also, almost always, have differing agendas than yours when it comes to monsters/aliens/etc. While it's quite obvious that the monster(s) you're all facing are not of the passive/kind variety, that will NEVER stop scientists from wanting to study them... preferrably alive. Thus, they should NEVER be left near anything with which they could jeopardize YOUR attempts to kill the Monster. EVER.
|Sep 12th, 2008 04:01 AM
|How about I try to be the monster while looking just like my Avatar? That would be pretty creepy I think...a handdrawn chibi-anime-chick...no...not a good idea, I´ll think of something else.
|Sep 12th, 2008 03:59 AM
-Don't be 'The Slut' of the group.
-Don't pick up hitchhikers.
-Don't run out of gas or get flat tires.
-That's not the sound of a branch scraping up against the house.
-Don't know what it is? Don't run up to it and touch it. Curiosity killed that cat and it will get you too.
-Hit or run over something with your car? Keep driving, use the mirrors to look back, that's what they're for.
-The first person you think could possibly help you? They can't. They're already dead at the second their name entered your mind.
-Evil death-bringers can teleport. Just cause every time you see them they're shambling along doesn't mean they won't be where you least expected them to be.
-Disbelief and ridiculing old legends will get you killed. Usually as you speak the words, 'That old lady is crazy. Only an idiot would believe in the...Oh Shit'.
|Sep 12th, 2008 01:39 AM
I had to register to give my advice:
Try to be about 10 years old and cute. You will NOT be killed and everyone will work to protect you. If you can't fake being 10 years old, act really innocent and pretend you have a mental disability. You'll have a much better chance of surviving.
|Sep 11th, 2008 10:50 PM
|Ok well, to survive a slasher film, but how do you survive a FULCI movie? None of the victims in his movies do anything that makes any fucking sense at all. In fact its as if they're following these exact rules, and they still die.
|Sep 11th, 2008 10:12 PM
|Yeah, if you're the monster/killer you're safe until the end of the movie... until they make the sequel.
|Sep 11th, 2008 08:55 PM
|Geminate, I'm not sure I understand. Could you give the class an example?
|Sep 11th, 2008 08:42 PM
|Beardy Goodness
|P.S., resident-Adam has a great idea, so do it, goddamn it!
|Sep 11th, 2008 08:33 PM
|Beardy Goodness
|Oxblood, you made me think of something: Become the monster/killer. I don't care what you do, go insane, drink chemicals, mess with your DNA, etc. Because if you are the monster, you most likely won't be killed, and even if you are you have a 88.62% chance of coming back, and will most likely gain a lucerative film career! Unless it's a zombie flick, in which case just be badass.
|Sep 11th, 2008 08:21 PM
|Fear N Loathing
|Add another rule: Chainsaws never run out of gas, or get dull. Use as frequently as possible. Just like Head On: Apply directly to the forehead.
|Sep 11th, 2008 07:57 PM
|While this is sage advice for the 80s-90s horror, the latest horror and (ugh) porn-horror seems to be breaking most of these rules, especially numbers 1, 6, 8, 14, 17, 23 and 25.
|Sep 11th, 2008 04:47 PM
Rule 20 Corollary:
If you're in a horror/musical/comedy, only ask to use the phone in the weird, creepy place if you're INTO that sort of thing!
|Sep 11th, 2008 02:26 PM
|27. If you suddenly hear violins in a stakkato rhythm, you´re screwed.
|Sep 11th, 2008 12:12 PM
-Never take food from the fridge, because
a) The Killer will always be hiding behind the open fridge door, ready to attack you when you close the door
b) The Killer will always attack you when you close the door and turn around
Also, the killer can use the fridge door to smash your head
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – MIT narrowed the gap to six with four minutes remaining, but Clark University responded with six straight points that powered it to a 61-50 victory in a NEWMAC women's basketball game on Saturday afternoon. Junior Anna Merrifield (Honolulu, Hawaii) paced the Engineers with 15 points while sophomore Emily Reilly (Malborough, Mass.) also had 15 points to go along with six rebounds for the Cougars.
After trading baskets to start the game, Clark registered an 11-2 run resulting in a 13-4 lead at the 8:52 mark. MIT replied with a three-pointer from sophomore Tamara Pena (Aliso Viejo, Calif.), but a three-point play by senior Maggie Croft (East Aurora, N.Y.) sparked an 8-0 spurt that eventually led to a 26-15 halftime advantage for the Cougars.
Clark maintained its offensive rhythm through the break as its margin grew to 15 (35-20) after five minutes expired in the second stanza. On their ensuing possession, sophomore Sharon Hao (San Jose, Calif.) buried a jumper which ignited a 14-4 run that was capped by a Pena trey, bringing the Engineers within five (39-34) with 8:18 left to play.
Layups by Reilly and sophomore Megan Grodin (Cumberland, Maine) gave the visitors some breathing room; however, after an exchange of baskets, Merrifield knocked down a three-pointer that cut MIT's deficit to 47-41 with 4:07 remaining. The Cougars then responded with their pivotal six-point spurt which returned their lead to double-digits with just under two minutes on the clock.
The Engineers continued to attack, capitalizing on another Merrifield trifecta and two free throws courtesy of junior Lauren Sascha Burton (Seattle, Wash.) during the next minute. It would not be enough as Clark went on to convert all eight of its free throw attempts to close out the game.
Freshman Alexxis Isaac (San Antonio, Texas) tallied eight points, eight rebounds, three assists, and three steals for MIT as Burton finished with six points, four assists, and three boards. Hao posted five points and four rebounds while freshman Mari Kordell (Ijamsville, Md.) added five points, four assists, and three boards.
Grondin totaled 14 points and five rebounds for the Cougars while sophomore Ashleigh Condon (Hull, Mass.) notched 12 points and six boards. Senior Kate Minister (Manchester, England) compiled nine rebounds, eight points, two blocks, and two steals as junior Kelsey Giedymin (Shrewsbury, Mass.) contributed six boards and two steals.
MIT finishes the season with an overall record of 10-14 and a 6-12 mark in NEWMAC play. Clark (16-9, 12-6 NEWMAC) will continue its campaign on Wednesday, Jan 22 in the quarterfinal round of the NEWMAC Tournament.


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Why do I need Virtual Instruments?
A sequencer without sound generators (virtual instruments) is like a recording studio without instruments. The sequencer offers you tools for arrangement and recording but not usually any actual sounds to arrange.
Here\'s where the virtual sound generators (software instruments like the Native Instruments products), which include various software synthesizers, drum machines for rhythm production, emulations of legendary instruments and software samplers, come into the picture.
These software instruments create all the sounds you need for music production, both electronic and acoustic : bass, drums, pianos, pads, strings, horns, synthesizers, sound effects, rhythms and much more. Tens of thousands of sounds for all musical styles are generated directly from your computer, without the need to use any hardware instruments or samplers.
The software instruments are opened directly in the sequencer as instrument plug-ins, and are thus directly integrated with the sequencer. The virtual instruments can be played in real time via MIDI keyboard, whereupon the MIDI signal can be recorded to a MIDI track in the sequencer. Once recorded the track can be conveniently edited and arranged.
Advantages of using Software compared to hardware
Top value for money
Software is clearly cheaper when compared to hardware (and nearly everybody owns a fast computer).
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Software instruments are easier to operate, because there\'s enough space on a monitor for detailed editing screens.
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Software instruments are often more powerful when used with a fast computer - more high performance than hardware synths (-> more voices, bigger memory, quick loading of samples, faster calculations for complex tasks like time-stretching (in real-time)).
NI software instruments can be seamlessly integrated within a sequencer programme. Nearly all parameters can be automated. The sound data always stays in the digital domain without the need to convert it from digital to analog and vice versa.
Unlike hardware, software doesn\'t age. Regular download updates keep software up-to-date and provide new features as well.
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Computers can be upgraded in ways seldom possible with hardware instruments: By installing more RAM, a bigger and faster hard drive, a better audio card, a second graphics card (for an extra monitor) and a faster processor you can build up your system to your needs. The software grows along automatically, for example higher performance allows more voices.
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AARP's 10th annual Movies for Grownups Awards
"The King's Speech" star Colin Firth accepts his best actor award at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Monday for AARP Magazine's Movies for Grownups Awards. Firth was among the evening's honorees, who included Lesley Manville of "Another Year," John Malkovich of "Secretariat," Phylicia Rashad of "For Colored Girls..." and Danny Boyle, director of "127 Hours." Robert Redford received a lifetime achievement award.
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Property Location
With a stay at Regal Inn in Charlotte, you'll be convenient to Sugar Creek Community Park and Allen Hills Park. This hotel is within close proximity of Historic Rosedale Plantation and Double Oaks Park.
Make yourself at home in one of the 119 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge).
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Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby.
Hotel Facilities
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- Free newspapers in lobby
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Total number of rooms - 119
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Elevator/lift
- Number of floors - 3
- 24-hour business center
- One meeting room
- Free WiFi
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- Cable TV service
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Straight Furrows Log Cabin
Inspired by Flower Box from designer Christine Stainbrook [2]
Quilt tester: Jan Ragaller
1-1⁄4 yard total assorted aqua prints (blocks)
1-1⁄3 yards solid gray (blocks)
1-1⁄4 yard total assorted orange prints (blocks)
5⁄8 yard binding fabric (binding)
3-1⁄4 yards backing fabric
57 ×69" batting
Finished quilt: 48-1⁄2 ×60-1⁄2"
Finished block: 12" square
Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width.
Measurements include 1⁄4" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated.
Download this Project [1]
Cut Fabrics
Cut pieces in the following order.
From assorted aqua prints, cut:
10—2×12-1⁄2" strips
10—2×11" strips
10—2×9-1⁄2" strips
10—2×8" strips
10—2×6-1⁄2" strips
10—2×5" strips
10—3-1⁄2" squares
From solid gray, cut:
20—2×11" strips
20—2×9-1⁄2" strips
20—2×8" strips
20—2×6-1⁄2" strips
20—2×5" strips
20—2×3-1⁄2" strips
From assorted orange prints, cut:
10—2×12-1⁄2" strips
10—2×11" strips
10—2×9-1⁄2" strips
10—2×8" strips
10—2×6-1⁄2" strips
10—2×5" strips
10—3-1⁄2" squares
From binding fabric, cut:
6—2-1⁄2×42" binding strips
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Assemble Blocks
1. Referring to Diagram 1, join an assorted aqua 3-1⁄2" square and a solid gray 2×3-1⁄2" strip. Press seam toward solid gray.
2. Add a solid gray 2×5" strip to left-hand edge of Step 1 unit (Diagram 2). Press seam toward just-added strip.
3. Add an aqua print 2×5" strip to bottom edge of Step 2 unit (Diagram 3). Press as before.
4. Sew an aqua print 2×6-1⁄2" strip to right-hand edge of Step 3 unit (Diagram 4). Press as before.
5. Referring to Diagram 5, continue adding strips in counterclockwise order to make an aqua Log Cabin block. Press all seams away from center. The block should be 12-1⁄2" square including seam allowances.
6. Repeat steps 1–5 to make 10 aqua Log Cabin blocks total.
7. Using assorted orange print strips and remaining solid gray strips, repeat steps 1–5 to make 10 orange Log Cabin blocks total.
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Assemble Quilt Top
Referring to Quilt Assembly Diagram, sew together aqua and orange Log Cabin blocks in five horizontal rows, rotating blocks as shown. Press seams in opposite directions. Join rows to make quilt top. Press seams in one direction.
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Finish Quilt
1. Layer quilt top, batting, and backing; baste. Quilt as desired.
2. Bind with binding strips.


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Beggars and
Motherhood Is Not a Class
Privilege in America
de Dios/Far from God:
A Photodocumentary Installation
by Leah Krieger '03
November 10 -
December 13
Poaching Dürer's Hare
Regina Montfort, Mayra and Jordan,2000,
gelatin silver print
For more than a generation, politicians in the United
States have argued that poor women who have children—especially
the ones who need public assistance—are irresponsible and
selfish, waste public funds, and make bad mothers. Opinion polls
show that a majority of Americans agrees. In fact, at the beginning
of the 21st century, most Americans have embraced, in one way or
another, the idea that motherhood should be associated with economic
and consumer status, or even class privilege, and should be reserved
for women with adequate resources.
When Americans think about who is a legitimate mother,
few know that employers pay African-American women about 65 cents
for every
dollar earned by white men for similar work. Few realize that over
40% of poverty could be eliminated from female-headed households
if women were paid comparable wages for comparable work and if
employers were committed to paying a "living wage." Beggars
and Choosers provides images that reflect the strength, dignity,
and determination of mothers who are often defined by public policy
and public opinion as women who should not reproduce. The exhibition
argues that "reproductive rights" means claiming the
right and the resources to control fertility and the right
to be a mother.
Mel Rosenthal, Mother
and Daughter, East 173rd Street,
gelatin silver print
Beggars and Choosers: Motherhood Is Not a Class
Privilege in America is a traveling exhibition of over fifty
photographs associated with the publication Beggars and
Choosers: How the Politics of Choice Shapes Adoption, Abortion,
and Welfare in
United States (Hill and Wang, 2001) by prize-winning historian
Rickie Solinger. She is also the author of Wake Up Little Susie:
Single Pregnancy and Race before Roe v. Wade (Routledge, 1992,
2000); editor of Abortion Wars: A Half Century of Struggle,
1950-2000 (University of California Press, 1998);
and, with Gwendolyn Mink, editor of Welfare: A Documentary
History of U.S. Policy and Politics (New York
University Press, 2003).
The exhibition includes photographs by Jerry Berndt, Roland Freeman,
Brenda Ann Kenneally, Corky Lee, Susan Meiselas, Regina Montfort,
Eli Reed, Joseph Rodriguez, Mel Rosenthal, Stephen Shames, Taryn
Simon, Clarissa Sligh, and Deborah Willis, among others. Generous
support for Beggars and Choosers has been provided by
the Open Society Institute, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute,
the Puffin Foundation Ltd.
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Lejos de Dios/Far from God:
A Photodocumentary Installation
by Leah Krieger '03
In the fall of 2002, I lived in the state of Oaxaca working as
an intern for a Mexican non-governmental organization, FomCafé,
a name derived from the verb fomentar, to promote and foster. Within
three indigenous Zapotec communities, FomCafé promotes the
production and international distribution of Fair Trade organic
coffee for La Trinidad Cooperative. In general, the label Fair
Trade certifies that cooperatives are democratically organized
and guaranteed a minimum price for their coffee beans. For my internship,
I translated FomCafé's Web site and assisted in organizing
various community meetings, including one that was designed to
teach women concepts of a savings and micro-lending program that
would support economic diversification and women's empowerment.
Informally, I acted as a shadow—listening, observing, writing,
and formulating my own un-romanticized perspectives of what was
going on around me.
One photograph in the exhibition, Addressing Cervical Cancer
in Role-Playing Exercise, documents a series of educational
activities designed
to promote
better communication
and support
regarding women's health care. Demonstrations, videos,
and role-playing encouraged women to obtain yearly Pap smears
in order
to decrease the incidence of cervical cancer in rural coffee-producing
communities. Because these economic and social initiatives
often subverted traditional gender roles, they were met with
degrees of resistance from both men and women, and I continue
to question their sustainability within certain communities.
During my time off, I spent countless hours wandering through
chaotic labyrinthine markets. Heaps of fresh-cut flowers,
especially during
the Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebrations, constantly
entranced me. I also witnessed a street protest opposing
the construction of a McDonald's in the historic center
of Oaxaca City and an anti-capitalism march. As a tourist and
as an American, I was
unwelcome at these frequent political mobilizations.
The title of my exhibition refers to a common Mexican dicho/saying:
tan lejos de Dios, tan cerca de los Estados Unidos/too far from
God, too close to the United States. While I wished not to be labeled
a güera/white girl, this constant reminder made me realize
that I am an estadounidense/a person from the United States. Despite
its failings, successes, and excesses, the U.S. is the country
that I call home, and English will always be the language in which
I communicate best. With this acknowledgment, I attempt to avoid
perceiving culture as static but instead examine the complexity
of the world and why places, people, and countries evolve and interact
as they do—whether it be by historical forces, global economic
structures, God's will, or pure chance.
For this independent study project, Leah Krieger
creates a synesthetic gallery installation based on an ethnographic
research project that she conducted in Mexico from July through
November 2002. For the exhibition, she examines issues of economic
and gender equity in the international coffee market and rural
women's health care, as well as cultural traditions, tourism,
and social protest. She includes her own photographs, cultural
artifacts, and journal excerpts of personal observations and reflections,
so that the project weaves together visual artistic expression,
academic research, and ethnographic cultural critique.
Leah graduated in 2003 with a combined major in sociology and environmental
studies and a double minor in Caribbean and Latin American studies
and Spanish. Her interest in diverse Latino cultures stems from
living in and exploring Western and Southwestern states in the
U.S. During college, she developed a more critical analysis of
Latino populations, examining issues of political power and resistance,
privilege, race, class, and the Other-ing of culture. Her research
in Mexico was funded by a grant from the St. Lawrence University
Romeo/Gilbert Intercultural Endowment. Additional support for the
exhibition is provided by the Cashin Endowment for Fine Arts, the
Global Studies department, the department of Modern Languages and
Literatures, and the Caribbean and Latin American Studies program.
Special thanks to Aram Muksian '04 for designing and painting
exhibition text panels.
Making the World a Better Place
Pack-Hunting Catfish™, 2000,
mixed media diorama
Using the conventions of corporate and natural history museum
display, this exhibition showcases the work of biotechnology
company GENECORP©. Genetically engineered hybrid animal and human
species and their environments are created based on factual phenomena
in science, medicine, agriculture, and aquaculture. Dr. Edward
A. Shanken of Duke University describes, for example, "[w]alking
catfish, Clarias batrachus, [that] can travel over ground from
one pond to another and pose a serious environmental threat. [And]
what about Vampirebass™, a nocturnal species with enlarged
incisors that explodes when exposed to light?" One of the
most startling components of the exhibition is the Aqua sapien™ Laboratory,
in which an "amphibious GMH (genetically modified human)
that incorporates GENECORP©'s proprietary transgenic
blend of primate and fish features is designed to flourish on land
and in water." In the most recent journal of Bioethics
and Technological Advancement Review (BaTAR), Dr. Guillermo
Xervious notes:
Since the dawn of humanity, a struggle between evolution
and nature has been waged by humankind on the planet Earth.
each evolutionary
advancement of the human race, there has been a cost-benefit
relationship with lasting effects. As humankind grows as
a species, it must
contend with secondary impacts to the environment caused
by the betterment of the race. Although some negative impacts
can be
amended with newly gained ability, many experts believe that
the scales
have been forever tipped and our deteriorating environment
is a result of human evolution. Regardless of one's
point of view, it is apparent that our planet, our home,
has been
permanently affected by the natural progression of our species.
GENECORP© is a leader in biotechnological research and implementation,
and their genetic modifications have led to industry standards
and breakthrough advancements. But has that success come at too
costly a price? With the prospect of environmental decay and loss
of sustainable habitat, people imagine a finite future that holds
uncertainty and reduced potential. Our mortal race looks to science
and technology, the very devices that could contribute to our demise,
for a solution. GENECORP© provides a glimmer of hope
that our longevity may be increased for even a whisper in
from "A Look to the Future
with an Eye on the Past"
Since the dawn of humanity, a struggle between evolution
and nature has been waged by humankind on the planet Earth.
each evolutionary
advancement of the human race, there has been a cost-benefit
relationship with lasting effects. As humankind grows as
a species, it must
contend with secondary impacts to the environment caused
by the betterment of the race. Although some negative impacts
can be
amended with newly gained ability, many experts believe that
the scales
have been forever tipped and our deteriorating environment
is a result of human evolution. Regardless of one's
point of view, it is apparent that our planet, our home,
has been
permanently affected by the natural progression of our species.
GENECORP© is a leader in biotechnological research and implementation,
and their genetic modifications have led to industry standards
and breakthrough advancements. But has that success come at too
costly a price? With the prospect of environmental decay and loss
of sustainable habitat, people imagine a finite future that holds
uncertainty and reduced potential. Our mortal race looks to science
and technology, the very devices that could contribute to our demise,
for a solution. GENECORP© provides a glimmer of hope
that our longevity may be increased for even a whisper in
from "A Look to the Future
with an Eye on the Past"
GENECORP© 2000, mixed media installation
Through the display of formulated artifacts, animals, and propaganda,
I invite viewers to question ethical and practical ideologies of
biotechnology, while emphasizing how current "breakthroughs" will
affect all of us in the future. Individual pieces within the installation
vary not only in artistic process, but also in style, giving the
appearance that the works were created by a team of GENECORP© scientists
and artists. Modeling my dioramas after those on display in well-known
natural history museums provides a more convincing, authentic experience.
It is my hope that gallery viewers will leave confused about the
path that is being set out before us by corporate science and technology.
The most important message my work delivers is that everything
presented as truth could be real—the technology does in fact
-Kimberley Richards
Special thanks to Chad Conant, ecologist.
Cricket Grouse, 2001, pastel and colored pencil
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Photographs by Harold E. Edgerton
Harold Edgerton, Football Kick, 1938,
dye transfer print,
gift of the Harold and Esther Edgerton Family Foundation,
to National Public Radio commentator Andrew Chaikin, astrophysicists
have determined that today at 5:51 a.m. EDT,
Mars was 34,646,418 miles from Earth, which is the closest
been since 57,617 BCE as this red planet hurtles through outer
space at roughly 50,000 m.p.h. Cosmologies of a different sort
(or are they the same?) are represented in an exhibition of
stop-action and multiple flash photographs by Harold E. "Doc" Edgerton.
His well-known images of "milk drop coronets," splashing
water, curling smoke, football players, golfers, circus stunt
performers, rodeo riders, ice skaters, jugglers, drum majorettes,
rope skippers,
orchestra conductors, dancers, bullets (shooting through hot
air, apples, bananas, light bulbs, rubber, playing cards, balloons,
soap bubbles, Plexiglas, copper wire, string, steel), hummingbirds,
bats, and dogs all reveal the movement of matter and objects
space at delirious speeds. Edgerton documented the velocity
of dynamite cap particles, for example, exploding at ten times
speed of sound with photographs that were exposed at 1/1,000,000
of a second, as well as the backspin of a golf ball upon impact
with a driver (at ~2,000 revolutions per minute) vs. a No.
7 iron (at ~10,000 revolutions per minute). Such exquisite
The cosmos may be found through the lens of
a camera, telescope, or microscope or understood through
one's physical body,
inviting us to consider the nature of time and space as well
as the relationship between the sacred and the mundane. In
The Barn
at the End of the World: The Apprenticeship of a Quaker, Buddhist
Shepherd, Mary Rose O'Reilley paraphrases a teaching
by Thich N'hat Hanh, a Vietnamese monk, who advises, "…practice
stopping when you walk. When you have a need to go somewhere,
do walking meditation as though you've stopped. Whenever
you need to go somewhere, go in the spirit of walking meditation." Likewise,
the photographs of Harold Edgerton stop me in my tracks, and
I am able to ponder the momentary graces of this world.
Tedford, Director
Harold Edgerton, Jackie
Jumps a Bench, 1948,
gelatin silver print,
Harold Edgerton earned his master's and doctoral degrees
in electrical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, and he became a member of the MIT faculty
in 1931. Edgerton created the first electronic stroboscope,
a precursor to modern flash photography, that could "stop
motion" on film. The use of a stroboscope allowed exposure
times to decrease from hundredths to millionths of a second,
freezing motion in crisp detail. Later in the 1980s, Edgerton
experimented with camera-less photography, capturing fragile
marine microorganisms as they rested directly on a piece
of film. After his retirement in 1968, he continued to work
at the MIT lab, known as "Strobe Alley," five
or six days a week until his death in 1990.
-Carole Mathey, Assistant Gallery Director
All photographs ©Harold & Esther
Edgerton Foundation, 2003, courtesy of Palm Press, Inc.
Special thanks to Gus Kayafas and Mary Steele.
GAM and Poaching Dürer's Hare
GAM, 2003, installation details, Roland prints
mounted on steel,
transfer prints on cloth
The art installation GAM by Joel Seah provides
a powerful commentary on a contemporary form of Orientalism wherein
North American Gay
White Males (GWMs) seek "smooth," "tan," "honest," and "submissive" Gay
Asian Males (GAMs) for "good times and maybe more." In
the exhibition, low-res pixilated digital prints of 36 GWMs from
an AOL chat room are displayed, each image veiled with the man's
online profile.
By exploring themes of desire for the exotic Other, Seah maps
the intersections of sex, racism, and sexuality. In representing
textual desires of GWMs, the artist analyzes the ways in which
whiteness, class, and privilege are used to inscribe the body
of the Asian Other.
However, far from submissive, GAM, the installation, illustrates
how objects of desire can also acquire the power of agency and
to Hegel's master/slave dialectic—as positions of dominance
are slippery and often vacillate between subject and object.
In Poaching Dürer's Hare, 1,000 tracings of a color
Xerox of Albrecht Dürer's A Young Hare are
exhibited, each copy on vellum a tracing of the one before it.
drawings of rabbits evoke a symbol of heterosexual biological
the slang for pregnancy tests in the 1950s. Themes of degeneration
(as seen in cases of national identity during periods of diaspora)
and regeneration (such as the agency that is associated with
a nomadic identity) found in this piece recall similar concerns
in GAM, as the artist continues to explore concepts of seepage and
shift. But the drawings reveal a further progression in which
identity itself
becomes problematized. With no authentic original present in
this case, production has powerful material consequences nonetheless.
Each installation evokes a conceptual palimpsest.
Historically, the term "palimpsest" describes the ways in which writers
reused vellum or parchment, resulting in the juxtaposition of two
or more layers of text. However, when such pages are held up to light,
the original texts bleed through, blurring past and present, as each
layer informs the meaning of the other. Seah's re-printing
forces a queering of binaries, as both installations investigate
notions of original/copy, location/movement, and power/resistance.
- Danielle Egan
Assistant Professor of Sociology
Poaching Dürer's Hare,
2003, installation details
I am formally trained as a printmaker; however, I
am conceptually and technically drawn to a multidisciplinary
studio practice that involves performance, photography, installation,
video, and sculpture. My main concern remains with the multiple
as it pertains to rituals, identities, and the recurring desire
for home and a homeland. Having been raised in a Chinese family
in Singapore where emphasis was placed on occidental thought,
explore the dichotomies of "Eastern" and "Western" in
my work as I reconstruct ideas of heritage, immigration, displacement,
and bi-cultural dialogue.
In subscribing to playwright David Henry Hwang's
proposal that "being Chinese today means rediscovering what
it means to be Chinese today," I also note that the ethnicity
in this statement could be substituted for any other. The dislocation
and reconnection to a sense of belonging mark a journey that
most people undertake in one form or another, which is certainly
unique to being ethnically Chinese. I am working toward reconstructing
this universal experience from what is particular to my own.
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4 Years ago
About the artist
Caroline studied at the Corcoran Gallery School of Art in Washington DC under Brockie Stevenson (War Artist) and attended master classes at The Slade School in London. She has been en plein air painter most of her life, mostly in the Middle East. Now she takes commissions for personal medieval style illuminations and Icons.
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My daughter will turn 4 in a few months, and I've already lost count of the number of times we've had family members ask "When is she going to get a sister or brother to play with?"
At this point, I'm 99.9 percent sure that I don't want to have another child. But my wife, you see, is undecided, which technically makes me undecided. Surprisingly, it appears that many parents in the U.S. have decided, and they're increasingly coming down on the side of "one and done." Single-child families have almost doubled since the 1960s, to about one in five, according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
The economic climate is a factor: It costs $235,000 to raise a child to 17.
Statistics are fun, but they don't necessarily help us make decisions. After all, those commonly referenced only-child stereotypes (spoiled, self-centered, introverted, etc.) don't show up in pie charts or percentages. So I decided to gather a few expert opinions.
"We are quick to label the very spoiled child who does not have siblings as having 'only-child syndrome,'" says Jennifer Hilligus, a licensed professional counselor in East Brunswick, NJ. "But I've seen children in a wide range of birth orders who are very spoiled. We don't call that 'third-born syndrome.' The common denominator is parenting."
Jaime Mahoney is a 29-year-old teacher from Milltown, NJ, who grew up an only child. She's now pregnant with her second child. "My parents and I are extremely close, which I believe is a direct result of my being an only," she says. "But I often wished for a sibling."
Mahoney admits that the economic climate definitely influenced her decision to stop at two, and rightly so. A middle-income family can expect to pay out $235,000 to raise a child to 17, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (Calculate the cost for your family at cnpp.usda.gov/calculatorintro.htm.)
At the home of Gretchen Ushakova, a 37-year-old communications expert in Boulder, CO, it's Only-palooza. She and her husband (who was an only child) have one 5-year-old daughter and plan to keep it that way. ("One and fun" is how she describes it.) "We always thought we wanted to have more than one," says Ushakova, "but when [my husband and I] really thought about it, our lifestyle and careers weighed more heavily than how we grew up."
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The West Craven Eagles' baseball team went into Thursday with a ton of expectations on its shoulders.
The West Craven Eagles' baseball team went into Thursday with a ton of expectations on its shoulders.
Needless to say, the guys more than carried the load.
Starting pitcher Michael Coombs silenced the Blue Devils' bats, throwing three and one-third innings and allowing just a lone hit.
Logan Nobles swung the biggest bat for the Eagles, going 1-3 with two RBIs.
Tyler Williams and Adam Stephens also went 1-3 at the plate and had an RBI apiece.
Hunter Hackney, Josh Pate and Jackson Parker also all drove in one run each.
There will be no rest for the en fuego Eagles, as Pamlico comes to town Friday at 5 p.m.
The game was scheduled to be played at Pamlico, but had to be moved due to poor field conditions.
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The Pamlico Hurricanes had their ever-reliable, mustached hurler Mark Buck on the mound Thursday at Ayden-Grifton in the season opener.
While the culpability in a 4-0 loss can't be placed on Buck, it can on the Pamlico defense.
Buck tossed four innings and gave up three runs,only one of which was earned, and three hits.
Riley Holadia, Buck and Cole Bennett each went 1-3 at the dish.
Shane Hardison and Trent Prescott were both 1-2.
The Hurricanes will be stronger when they get basketball players Terrence Heath and Bradley Bennett back, but will have to make due without them for now.
Pamlico travels to West Craven Friday for a first pitch time of 5 p.m.


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Someone to whom I am closely related--and happily have a great deal in common with--is my maternal grandfather, Dana Earl Brown (26 Jan 1910 - 10 Sep 1984).
|Dana Earl Brown c 1928
Googling his name reveals just one fact: he was an occasional lyricist, with three songs registered for copyright with the Library of Congress, all from 1939: Free, White, and 21, (music by Don Rodricks); I'll Never Let You Go (also with Rodricks, who has two other copyrights in 1934); and No Shadows, (music by Harold Harvey). Aside from the potentially creepy nature of their titles, I have not been able to learn anything else about these songs, or Grandpa's collaborators. (Although there are at least three other Harold Harveys: one an early twentieth century lesser English painter; another a Hershey, Pennsylvania oncologist; and the last a sex offender and death row inmate in Florida. Harold Harvey was the occasional pseudonym of trumpeter Harry James, but I think they must have been different people.) Don Rodricks did provide the words for the song Treasure Island, (music by George Rex, 1938).
I have not been able to locate copies of these songs, but at least one was a (very) minor success; I have a royalty check for $1.58 from Davis and Schwegler. They are a mostly forgotten music company, notable only for releasing early recordings of the Nat King Cole Trio. In the All Music Guide Review they are referred to as "a sleazy little fly-by-night outfit that soon went bankrupt."
The Internet not offering much, I am happy that there is a great amount of Grandpa Dana's life documented in photos, clippings, and letters that he saved, which I have been looking through with tremendous enjoyment.
He was born 26 January 1910 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, to Clarence Edgar Brown (1 Dec 1878 - 21 Aug 1937) and Coral Mabel Kinman (4 Sep 1876 - 22 Aug 1958). He was their second child, the first, Rex Hugh Brown (born 1 Jun 1905), dying at less than a year old. At the time of Dana's birth, his father was an Insurance Manager, a job he probably got from his father-in-law, William Edwin Kinman (Mar 1858 - 13 Jun 1925), who had a long career in that field. Clarence Brown changed jobs often, at other times being a clerk, salesman in a department store, and an advertising man for a printing company. This peripatetic approach to employment was something he would pass along to his son.
The Browns moved, first to Moorhead Minnesota, where another boy was added to the family: Ray Edgar Brown (2 Jul 1914 - 10 May 1980), then on to Minneapolis after 1915, where they finally stayed. Grandpa Dana attended Bryant Junior High, where he was Class President and served as Sports Editor of the Bryant Times, then Central High School, where he was active in tennis, basketball (breaking his collar bone in the process), and glee club, graduating in 1927. Around that time as well, he formed a musical duo with his best friend, Cliff Nash, performing at local amateur nights as "the Kinky Kids." One hopes the name was due to their curly hair, and not the material....
Sometime in the late 'twenties, the Browns moved back to Moorhead, Minnesota, and Grandpa Dana began attending Wheaton College (in Illinois), where he lettered in football and tennis, and again wrote for the school paper, offering up everything from hard reporting to groan-inducing jokes as filler. He also came in second place in the school talent show, with a poem called "Beauty." He did not graduate, returning to Moorhead by 1930, where he began courses with the Minnesota College of Law night school, to mixed results. Like his father, it seems he did not know what he wanted, or could not stick to one thing for very long, although the seeds of many of his life-long interests were already apparent: sports, writing, music, civic involvement, and bad jokes.
In January 1930, Grandpa received the following reply, from New Scotland Yard, London S.W. 1:
With reference to your letter of the 13th December, I am directed by the Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis to inform you that he regrets that he is unable to offer you an appointment in the Force, nor is he in a position to advise you as to any other employment in this country for which you may be suitable.
I am, Madam,
Your obedient Servant,
[signed] H G Gilbert"
Clearly the chaps at Scotland Yard couldn't have been that good as detectives if they mistook Grandpa Dana for a woman. Although he must have attempted to clarify things, as there is another rejection dated just three weeks later, pointedly addressing him as "Sir." Although they have his name as E. Dana Brown.
In May 1931, he received the following reply, from O. O. McIntyre, nationally known for his "New York Night and Day" daily syndicated column (reaching fifteen million readers as his peak), and a former publicist of Florenz Ziegfeld:
"Sorry, I already have a most satisfactory chauffeur. But, here's hoping you make a good columnist."
The brevity is not surprising, as McIntyre reportedly received three thousand letters a week from his fans (and--apparently--aspiring potential employees). McIntyre handled his correspondence and other writing from his bed, beginning after breakfast and continuing until early evening, always with the curtains drawn. He claimed he disliked sunshine.
Anyway. 1931 was a busy, if restless, year for Grandpa. He was the Managing Editor and contributor to the newly-formed Fargo [North Dakota] News, a weekly newspaper serving the Fargo-Moorhead area. He was a Committeeman for Troop 39 of the Boy Scouts of America. He regularly submitted poems and song lyrics to places as diverse as Christian Business magazine and DeSylva, Brown & Henderson, the successful song publishers. With titles like "Longing," "Song of Melancholy," "Consolation," (from a woman's point of view and submitted as Diane E. Brown!), and "Lady Bugs & Dreams," it is perhaps not surprising that he received numerous rejections. Is it too much to think that the titles suggest his own unhappiness?
Also in 1931, he took a lengthy road trip to Hollywood, California, with another friend, Fred Cook, where they lived for two months before returning home. Although Grandpa kept an entertaining journal of their trip (including roadside tennis games while waiting for help with the inevitable breakdowns; numerous detours; and picking up an apparently never-quite-sober minister in Texas, who rode with them as far as Taos, New Mexico, before vanishing in the night...), he never explains his motives for going west, or what prompted his return.
At any rate, by late 1931, he had a job with the Strutwear Knitting Company, in accounting. Hardly the place for a man with big dreams. But there was more going on... and I will let Grandpa tell it in his own words, in a poem he wrote for my grandmother on their twenty-fifth anniversary:
The place was Minneapolis,
The time was '33.
A minister named Porter
Stood there with you and me.
And, as I slipped that flimsy ring
Upon your shaking hand,
There was no "Great Depression"
For we were feeling grand.
I didn't miss a day of work,
We needed every buck,
Just meeting you in '32
Was my best stroke of luck!
We didn't have much money,
So, we spent more time in bed
Than might have been the custom
If we'd been rich, instead.
So, it really wasn't surprising
That late in '34
We had our little Beverly
To fondle and adore.
And then, in 1935
We took our biggest journey
I chugged to San Leandro
With Beverly, and "Myrnie."
"Myrnie" was Myrna Margaret Severin (6 Nov 1907 - 12 Jun 1997), youngest of three daughters of John Jacob "Jack" Severin (11 Jul 1878 - 2 Jan 1965) and Isabelle "Belle" Runser (21 Oct 1881 - 30 Mar 1960). Grandma Myrna was born in Redfield, South Dakota, and by 1932 was living and teaching (having received a degree from Moorhead State Teachers College) in Fargo. I would love to know how my grandparents met; perhaps one clue is that Grandma's high school diploma recognizes her four years of literary study. Did they meet at a poetry reading? Had she seen something of his in the Fargo News" It was a brisk courtship, as they were married the next year, on October 21 1933, in the home of Grandpa's aunt and uncle, by the aforementioned Rev Porter, a retired Presbyterian minister.
In 1934, my mother was born, and the following year led to another change in the Brown household. According to Elizabeth Faue, in the "Minneapolis Labor Review:"
In the summer of 1935, Farmer- Labor Party member Oscar Hawkins marveled at the happenings in Minneapolis. Everywhere, discontented workers brought the labor movement to life. Even the Strutwear Company, the public enemy of labor unions, was faced with a strike. As Hawkins reported, "the Strutwear Knitting Works had a sudden and lively strike ten days ago — still on. It is so hard to get the straight of the various conditions. The employers tell the newspapers their story... Stories of the workers are different."
Although I have no record of my grandfather's participation--or not--in the strike, I do know his reaction: the Browns packed up and moved to northern California. The lived first in San Leandro, then San Francisco, where their second child, my uncle Bruce, was born, then Daly City, and finally, Oakland.
|628 Hillside Blvd, Daly City, California
My great-grandparents, Belle & Jack Severin, with my mother and uncle.
Grandpa Dana's jobs were just as numerous:
I worked in hosiery awhile,
Then sold it on the road....
The old man sold potato chips,
This followed frozen food.
And then worked on the waterfront,
In a six month's interlude.
A purser with United
I was in '43.
we flew the South Pacific
Till it saw enough of me.
Then, into business for ourselves
With Kenny and with Lee,
In looking back it seems quite odd
We chose a grocery.
The grocery, G & M Grocery, on Foothill Blvd in Oakland, was a joint venture with Walter Rensch, and two relatives: John J Severin, and Kenneth E Richards, Grandpa's father-in-law and brother-in-law, respectively. I have not been able to discover what connection Rensch had to our family, except that he was a neighbor of my grandparents. There was also a pharmacy, Kay Dee Drug Stores, in Alameda owned by the foursome. In 1948, the grocery was sold entirely to Rensch, and Grandpa Dana and Kenny became the co-partners in Kay Dee.
|Note the autograph of Shirley Temple Agar [her then-husband] on the OCP card.
|DEB, standing on right, and his supporting cast.