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- 'The Dark Knight Rises'
- The 'Star Wars' Prequels
- 'Back To The Future III'
- 'The Matrix Reloaded'
- 'Quantum of Solace'
- 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull'
- 'Dumb & Dumber 2'
- 'X-Men 3'
- 'Spiderman 3'
- 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'
- 'The Hobbit Trilogy'
What do all of these titles have in common?
Well, apart from the obvious abundance of sequels and franchises, they are all movies that did NOT live up to the hype that preceded them. Now, perhaps there is a film in the above list that you don't think is bad, or maybe you even liked it (I myself didn't mind Avengers: Age of Ultron or The Dark Knight Rises). This is not a list of films we are definitively categorizing as "bad", but they are recent films which heralded a lot of fanfare leading up to their release and then reaped even more negative backlash from fans who were disappointed with the finished product for one reason or another. With an endless parade of sequels, remakes, reboots and adaptations being made, this phenomenon is sure to continue
What this reveals is an astonishing trend. This is not an issue that can be remedied by the studios or production houses, it isn't an adverse effect of 3D or of digital vs film.
The problem lies with us, the audience.
You see, we as viewers play a VERY active role in whether we perceive a movie as being "Good" or "Bad." And I don't mean perceive good or bad in the traditional way where we take our understanding of story and character and weigh it against other technical accomplishments to give the film merit. I'm not talking about the way that we "critique" a movie, I'm talking about something much more organic. The way we "perceive" a film before we ever see it has just as much influence over whether we enjoy it or believe it lived up to expectations as much as it's unbiased and objective technical or artistic merit.
It's easy to say that a film failed because "expectations were too high." This does happen, but it is a generalization of an issue that can be mitigated or erased completely by the viewer. This may be hard to believe, but it is possible to go into a film that you expect to be one way, only for it to turn out to be different, and still enjoy it. You have as much control over whether you like a "Hyped" movie as the filmmakers do – you just have to manage your mindset going into the viewing.
To do that, you should understand the 3 basic factors that influence your perception and expectations of what the movie will be far before you ever see it.
External influence is basically any information you get from a 3rd party directly concerning the movie you will be watching. This includes Trailers, Clips released from the movie, Posters, Critics Reviews, Word of Mouth from friends, etc. There are a lot of variants within this influence because there are also opposing motives.
A. In the case of Trailers, Reviews, Clips and Posters…these are released and created by the studio in order to promote their piece. They (the studio) will synthesize their product down to its core elements (i.e. Action film or A-List vehicle, Road Trip film, etc.) and package it in a way that has the broadest appeal for the target audience. As such, there is a lot of room for disappointment when gauging what a movie will or will not be based purely on a trailer.
One recent and prime example of this failure is the movie Drive starring Ryan Gosling, directed by Nicholas Winding Refn. The trailer appeared to show a Fast & Furious style action film packed with car chases and stunts. What actually appeared on screen was a slow paced, Nordic character study. People were outraged to the point of suing.The studio didn't think an audience would be interested in such a contemplative film, so they edited the few moments they needed to make it seem like high-octane action fare in order to sell tickets. Obviously you must rely on these materials from the studio to decide whether or not you might be interested in a film or not. However, you must keep in mind that a trailer is still a ploy designed to get your butt into a theatre seat, and it is up to you as a consumer to discern whether or not the product is for you.
B. Regarding Critics Reviews and Word of Mouth. These are 2nd hand accounts of the products from other consumers and professional experts. However, these are still subjective and fallible accounts of a film the you will experience personally. It helps to hear from someone whose tastes and opinions are similar to your own BUT, you never know if your friends are suffering from the same weight of "expectations" that you are.
Also, critics are generally much more learned than the average viewer and may have seen the same trick a thousands times while it remains new to you. As much as the reviewer is supposed to be objective, the removal of "self" (i.e. experience, subjectivity, agenda) will never fully occur. So a critic who mildly enjoys superhero films but isn't invested in the comics, due to not having read them as a child, may not have the same exacting measure of the character's arc as the viewer – which leads us to….
Retro influence includes personal familiarity with past entries in a series, familiarity with the story or source materials such as books or comics. Your perception and expectation of a film or series is heavily influenced by the material that came before it, and your relationship with that material. Many people were disappointed with various Harry Potter films because they had expectations of what material was or wasn't important enough to include from the books.
Additionally, when a series has succeeded previously, that success raises expectations for future entries. Such was the case for films like Spider-Man 3 or The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Former success in those franchises gave viewers expectations of what they would receive on screen, both in content and quality. Individually speaking, comics can greatly skew expectations due to personal nostalgia and the fact that they often create entire worlds that a filmmaker must try and recreate perfectly for each subjective interpretation in the course of a 2-hour film. For fans, this familiarity can be the greatest influence on what you believe the movie will be. While understandable, it's not fair to believe that your judgment on what tones, themes or passages should or shouldn't make the cut is what's best for the story that the filmmakers are trying to tell.
This is the most difficult influence to snuff out when managing your expectations of a film. This is mostly because you aren't aware of its existence until you are actually experiencing the film in the theater or in your home. Somewhere, somehow, whether it be from decades of watching films, or something you saw on TV, or a funny conversation you had earlier that week, or that time you ate a bad hot dog – you expect a film to BE or REACT a certain way to the situations it has created. If it doesn't follow your logic, it can leave you feeling disappointed, frustrated and dissatisfied. Something subliminally in the course of your life has reinforced what you thought a movie would be like.
A fictitious example for you: Your friend tells you a joke that has a very distinct rhythm and flow. Perhaps he delivers it with a very notable cadence. You find the joke extremely funny. A week later you see a film where the main character begins to tell a joke that FEELS just like the joke your friend shared a week earlier. That familiarity gives you confidence and excitement that you know (stylistically, at least) how it will end and what kind of humor is due. Suddenly, the script takes the joke in a different direction, and it ends with a much different feel than it began. You are displeased and annoyed and find the joke not nearly as funny as your friends. That's not fair to the movie, and your objectivity of the joke and it's purpose in the film is tarnished.
Here's a personal example. I recently watched the film Steve Jobs written by Aaron Sorkin. I went into the film having only seen one trailer and knowing that it had largely positive reviews from critics. Beyond that I knew nothing specific about the film, so I made assumptions based on that knowledge. The movie was called Steve Jobs so I EXPECTED the film to be about Steve Jobs' life and how he came to be Steve Jobs. This is not what happened. No spoilers here. The film takes place in 3 and only 3 locations, each at a product launch which Jobs is delivering at 3 different times in his adult life. This is a very unorthodox way to write a biopic. Immediately I felt myself becoming irritated with the fact that the film wasn't following the plan that I had made for it. This is not fair to the filmmakers or the story. I caught myself having personal expectations for an autonomous piece of art and quickly checked them. Objectively speaking (as objectively as I can speak about art) this creative method of telling the story worked very well, and once I put away what I WANTED the movie to be, it turned out to be very good being what it wanted to be. (Our full review here.)
It is extraordinarily important to be aware of these factors in this day and age. When you are aware of what is informing your preconceived expectations it is easier to reject those impulses and experience the movie more purely. The filmmakers, with the task of making these films with the knowledge that they will inherit large amounts of fanfare, are at a major disadvantage to this viewer deficiency. There is no possible way they can make a movie to match the individual desires of each person. They have a clear idea (or at least should) of what they want to say and have spent hundreds (potentially thousands) of hours attempting to craft a product that will delight you, only to have it completely demolished by a lack of accountability on the viewer's end. Understanding the mammoth task a director has in bringing one of these movies to the screen will also help to quell any overanxious anticipation a fan may have. Being realistic about the difficulty of the task that mere mortals, like you and I, have when taking on these ballyhoo'd entities will hopefully cause an impassioned viewer to not become personally offended when the film falters in different areas.
Now I'm not saying that all the movies listed at the top of this article would be redeemed and sanctified in the mind of their fanbases if they had only applied these tenets to their viewing experience, but there would have been a heightened ability to enjoy what was on screen and a muted disappointment if the film were not capably handled You should feel empowered to know that you have just as much ability as the studios to decide whether or not you enjoy a film. With movies like Spectre and Star Wars: The Force Awakens corralling high expectations, now's as good a time as any to recognize exactly how your perceptions of a film and your expectations of it are being influenced. The future will always hold these sort of movies, but hopefully, with this knowledge you will be able to temper disappointment and relish success more efficiently and with much more enjoyment.


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I have my first free pattern download up on ravelry right now, and it's getting fantastic attention. Lots of hearts, lots of queues, and lots of really warm and encouraging comments!
A PDF of my arm warmer pattern can be downloaded at this post ^_^
In other news, I'm posting my gift list for the Knit All Year blog for May. I won't post it here, but I'm very excited about the progress I'm making!
I'm making huge progress on my gift item that I'm not posting about (not really, but if you're not my parents, click here for a picture~). If you want more details, check it out on Ravelry since I know they won't see anything there.
Now in other news, I bought a new toy! I keep hearing such helpful things about using scales to measure your yarn, and I managed to find one that wasn't too expensive and has measurements that go low enough to weigh yarn.
I also learned how to do a Russian join today!
[Edited April 29, 2008: Added Pattern and download)
[Edited May 9, 2008: Pattern is being updated for the right-hand side… apparently my instructions of "reverse for right glove" are a bit too ambiguous for some. Stay tuned!)
Cabled Fingerless Armwarmers (personal pattern) (ravelry) by Elizabeth Martin
I knit some cabled arm-warmers for my friend Anna. These were long overdue, and I'm very happy to have them done. We're going to consider them an early birthday present, even though her birthday is in November. The pattern is pretty much my own, and the cable pattern is borrowed from a book even if it is a really simple one. I intentionally off-set the cables and I think they look pretty cool.
Source: Harmony Guide: Cables and Arans
Recipient: Anna
Occasion: Belated birthday
Completed: April 16, 2008
Yarn: 1.25 skeins of Knit Picks Essential in Grass
Needles: US 2
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Labels: armwarmer, FO, gift knitting, patterns
I'm very new at this, and any pattern I've come up with is really just me trying things out until they work. Hopefully someone else can get something out of them. The patterns are free, and I don't mind if you use them, but please give me some credit if you do ^_^
Cabled Arm Warmers
Knit Sleep Mask
Labels: free patterns
First off, Studio Knit is having a contest to celebrate 500 posts. Wow. Just wow. Go check it out and make sure to say that you found her through my blog!
Now onto the WIPs!
I started Arbor earlier this week and haven't gotten very far I must say ^^;; The yarn is thick and a little stiff to work with so I'm having trouble wanting to push forward. I think I need another Knit knite to get in the mood. Anyway, here's a picture of my progress. The white edge is the provisional cast-on edge and is temporary ^^;;
I have also started a bigger project that I won't be talking about here because it's a holiday secret! If you're not mom and dad, click here ^_^ If you want to see the plan it's here! I apologize for the crypticness of this post ^^;;; If you're on the Year Long Gift-a-long blog, you'll get plenty more information out of me yet!
Labels: christmas, contest, gift knitting, WIP
Gift Item: Branching Out Scarf (pattern) (ravelry) by Susan Lawrence
Source: Knitty
Recipient: Anna
Occasion: Belated birthday
Finished: April 20, 2008
Yarn: 0.75 skeins of Knit Picks Essential in Grass
Needles: US 3
Labels: FO, gift knitting, knitty, scarf
Cabled Fingerless Arm-warmers Progress update
Recipient: Anna
Occasion: Christmas
Deadline: December 2008
I started these mittens at the beginning of April. They've been on my year long gift along list since the beginning of the year and I'm finally making progress on them. I think part of what helps is that I've decided to knit them both at the same time. I'd say they're about 30 % done. I'm using the Big Braid cable from Interweave's cables stitchonary and I'm very happy with how it's going.
I also went on a mini excursion to Knit-knackers today between work and meeting a friend for coffee. Sadly the bunnies weren't out today. I suspect because it was so cold and unpleasant and according to the lady working today he was all alone and probably wasn't feeling very social. I did end up buying some recycled silk sari hand-spun. It's lovely and I can't wait to try to make something out of it!
Labels: armwarmer, fingerless, gift knitting, WIP
My very fist sweater is complete! All in all, I liked the pattern, and i think it was a great sweater to start with, but now it's starting to get warm and I want to knit something I can wear. Also, it ended up being a little on the small side which was a good learning experience.
Thermal (pattern) (ravelry) by Laura Chau
Source: knitty.com
Recipient: Myself
Occasion: My first sweater!
Completed: April 3, 2008
Yarn: 6.75 skeins of Sandes Garn Sisu in red
Needles: US 2.5 and 3
Other info: I tried to make things a little longer than the pattern, because I was doing it in a smaller size. I wanted a more fitted sweater. Unfortunately I didn't make it quite long enough. Ah well, that's what I get for not swatching ^_^

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Good things come in small packages. That's exactly what Little Store on the Hill proves itself to be- a hole in the wall restaurant that offers filling and satisfying budget friendly meals.
I'd like to thank my friend Malou for giving me a birthday treat and for bringing me to Little Store. Every moment was wonderful – it's like finding a hidden gem in the busy streets of San Juan.
Never underestimate this tiny store for it sells almost everything. One part of the store looks like a mini grocery where fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, candies, seasonings, and spices are displayed. The food display and counter is located at the center; a wide variety of viands can be seen here as well as lots of take-home products to choose from. The rightmost part is the dining area where more or less 8 tables are situated. I like the green painted walls and dimmed lights that give a warm and cozy ambiance. Condiments and free drinking water are readily available at one side of the dining area. Feel free to mix your own concoction to your liking.
On the table:
50/50 Rice (Php 100) is composed of soy chicken, kikiam, and adobo egg on top of a cup of plain rice. The chicken meat is tender, fall off the bones, and well-seasoned. The kikiam is also delectable; I like how chunky and well-spiced the meat is.
Lomah Rice (Php 100) is made up of rice topped with adobo pork, kiamchay, and adobo egg. The adobo pork is tender and well-spiced. The vegetable dish matches perfectly with the meat.
Maki (Php85) is another store best-seller. Maki consists of coated pork slices in thick brown soup and topped with spring onion. The pork is seasoned with spices, tenderized, and coated with starch then deep fried. I enjoyed the warm soup as it is… though some say it tastes better with black vinegar. I should try that next time.
And now, here's what my friend kept telling me to try… the famous Lumpia (Php 75). I was surprised how big and tightly packed their lumpia is. We had it split into two for sharing. The mixture of chopped meat and veggies gave a nice texture to the lumpia. The lumpia sauce has the right consistency and flavor. Add crushed garlic for some extra kick!
I must be lucky that day as I was able to meet and talk with Ms. Mona Chua. She recalled how both her parents Bartolome and Rosalinda Chua shared their passion for cooking that later on bloomed and led to the birth of the Little Store. The mix of Taiwanese street and home-cooked Hokkien dishes were designed to appeal everyone.
When asked about the ingredients of the lumpia, Ms. Mona explained that they only use authentic ingredients of a Hokkien lumpia. It's the store's best-seller…they sell about 600 pieces of fresh lumpia per day. Definitely a must-try!!!
With the great service, friendly staff, generous owner, and great food, I give Little Store a clap, clap, clap!!!
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Suddenly, with her family by her side, Brenda Lynn Levert of Aamjiwnaang First Nation passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the age of 50. Loving mother of Megan Lee Nahmabin (Wilfred Gray Jr.), Dear sister of Lucy Williams, Real Levert Jr. (Judy),and Rick Levert (Cindy). She will be lovingly remembered by nieces and nephews; Valerie Cottrelle (Earl), Bryan Williams (Chris), Nicole Levert, Kyla Levert , Kelly Levert and great niece Sierra and great nephews Zak and Aiden. Predeceased by her parents Real Sr. and Rieva (nee Williams) Levert. Brenda loved her community and was an avid T-shirt collector. She loved her cats (Niigii & Alex) and enjoyed watching Dog the Bounty Hunter every morning. Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Maawn Doosh Gumig (Community Centre) 1972 Virgil Avenue, Sarnia from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held to celebrate Brenda's life on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Maawn Doosh Gumig (Community Centre) 1972 Virgil Avenue, with cremation to follow. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to The Canadian Mental Health Association (cheques only when donating at the funeral home please). Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.smithfuneralhome.ca
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10 Poetry Books Kids Love!
There are so many wonderful poetry books that it can be overwhelming. I like to start with poems that will make kids laugh. And there are plenty of silly and wacky poetry books. Many of them are by two authors that I'm sure you know very well: Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky. You can't go wrong by sharing poems from these two. So I am not including their books on my list.
However, there are so many other poetry books that kids will love just as much. I wanted to share with you some of my favorites (and my students' favorites too).
I'm Just No Good at Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups by Chris Harris
Once I Ate a Pie by Patricia MacLachlan
Dogku by Andrew Clements
Dinothesaurus: Prehistoric Poems and Paintings by Douglas Florian
The Underwear Salesman: And Other Jobs for Better or Verse by J. Patrick Lewis
Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich by Adam Rex
Science Verse by Jon Scieszka
Fold Me a Poem by Kristine O'Connell George
The Llama Who Had No Pajama: 100 Favorite Poems by Mary Ann Hoberman
Feel the Beat: Dance Poems that Zing from Salsa to Swing by Marilyn Singer
What poetry books are your favorites? Comment and let us know.
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I intend to have 2 rifle squads for my rangers and I was shopping for some APC's for them. Since I'm a huge fan of aliens movies I wanted something similar to the Aliens APC. After looking on the web there was one but kind of expensive and out of production, so I hunted down the major 15mm companies and found one that shares some of the Aliens style even if quite different.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Wordless Wednesday featuring a Fish (which I am too ignorant to name)
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It is a pretty fish though and I am sure someone will eventually tell you it's name.ReplyDelete
It is the fourth in a series by Seuss.ReplyDelete
that's gabby!ReplyDelete
It's a member of the beautiful blue and green family of fishes.ReplyDelete
Haha, Tatty and harley! I believe you are both right. Although someone on twitter did tell me that it's a parrot fish... Which means that the Swimmies are very wise. She looks just like a Gabby. How foolish of me to have not asked her!ReplyDelete
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After a successful stint of two years, union finance and defence minister Arun Jaitley will continue to be on the advisory board of the Hero Hockey India League for the next two editions.
"India's noted politician and the prominent lawyer joined the Advisory Board in the first edition of the Hero Hockey India League in 2013 and since then, he has been an integral member of the Board and proactively been involved in the development of the League," HIL said in a statement.
Speaking on his involvement in the Hero HIL, Jaitley said, "It's great to see Indian Hockey gaining its lost glory and achieving new feats worldwide. When Hockey India launched Hero Hockey India League, we all knew that the young players will benefit the most from the League."
"Now we are all seeing the improvement of players' skills and in the process Indian Hockey team gaining success both at Senior as well as Junior levels at the various international platforms."
"With all the concerted efforts that we are seeing in hockey over the last couple of years, the progress is now evident after the recent success of the women and men's hockey teams including the women securing the bronze medal in the 2014 Asian Games and the men team achieving a Silver medal in the 2014 CWG and the Gold medal in the 2014 Asian Games."
Speaking on the new development, the Hockey India League, Chairman Narinder Batra said, "It's very encouraging for HHIL to get support from influential people and sports enthusiast like Mr. Arun Jaitley. In the first two editions he always made his presence felt by being a part of important decision making meetings and his suggestions have always helped us to make the League stronger."


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So I made an 8x8 matrix of LEDs in a common cathode arrangement. Only one column is ever on at any time, but they cycle from left to right so quick that you and your camera can't get to see that little artefact. This does save on power though so the whole layer can be run directly from the arduino LeoStick in the top right of picture. Thanks again to Freetronics for giving those little gems away at LCA!
8x8 LED matrix, two 595 shifties and a ULN2003 current sink from Ben Martin on Vimeo.
The LEDs to light on a row are selected by a 595 shift register providing power for each row. The resistors are on the far right of the grid leading to that shift register. The cathodes for each individual column are connected together leading to the top of the grid (as seen in the video). Those head over to a uln2003 current sink IC. In the future I'll use either two 2003 chips or one single 2803 (which can do all 8 columns at once) to get the first column to light up too.
The uln2003 is itself controlled by supplying power to the opposite side to select which column's cathodes will be grounded at any given moment. The control of the uln2003 is also done by a 595 shift register which is connected to the row shifty too. The joy of all this is you can pump in the new state and latch the shift registers at once to apply the new row pattern and select which column is lit.
The joy of this design is that I can add 8x8 layers on top at the cost of 8 resistors and one 595 to perform row select.
There are also some still images of the array if you're peaked.
The 595 chips can be had for around 40c a pop and the uln2003 for about 30c. LEDs in quantity 500+ go at around 5-7c a pop.
The code is fairly unimaginative, mainly to see how well the column select works and how detectable it is. In the future I should setup a "framebuffer" to run the show and have a timer refresh the array automatically...
#define DATA 6
#define LATCH 8
#define CLOCK 10 // digital 10 to pin 11 on the 74HC595
void setup()
pinMode(LATCH, OUTPUT);
pinMode(CLOCK, OUTPUT);
pinMode(DATA, OUTPUT);
void loop()
int i;
for ( i = 0; i < 256; i++ )
int col = 1;
for( col = 1; col < 256; col <<= 1 )
digitalWrite(LATCH, LOW);
shiftOut(DATA, CLOCK, MSBFIRST, col );
shiftOut(DATA, CLOCK, MSBFIRST, i );
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The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an absolutely devastating report on this morning, finding that Obamacare will cost the United States $2 trillion over the next 10 years. In addition to budgetary implications, the report explains that the law will reduce the number of full-time workers by 2.5 million workers over the same timeframe.
The costs of the taxpayer-funded health insurance subsidies and Medicaid expansion provisions of the Affordable Care Act will exceed $2 trillion between 2014 and 2024. Once tax receipts related to Obamacare are factored in, the net-cost of the law is nearly $1.5 trillion in the 10-year budget window.
The CBO estimates that budget deficits will increase by $7.3 trillion over the next 10 years, up from the $6.3 trillion projection it made last year. Obamacare is one of the contributing factors to the $1 trillion increase.
In March 2010, the CBO projected that Obamacare would cost $940 billion over 10 years and reduce the budget deficit by $138 billion. That projection was based on rosy scenarios that weren't consistent with reality in Washington. It also included just six years of expenditures related to the law.
The CBO revised has constantly revised its cost estimates of Obamacare, accounting for a full 10 years worth of expenditures. In May 2013, for example, the agency revised its projection to $1.8 trillion, up from the $1.76 trillion price tag the previous year.
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In February 2011, CBO Director Doug Elemendorf said that Obamacare would reduce employment by 800,000 by 2021. The reason for the upward revision is that Obamacare subsidies encourage people not to work as much as they could.
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Announcing the Holly Danger series by Amanda Carlson
Book One:
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Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian, Futuristic
153 years in the future, Earth doesn't look much like it used to.
Holly Danger's current assignment, gleaned from a set of foggy instructions and a handful of coin stuffed into a slot, is pick up a street kid who's about to terminate himself by jumping off a cliff. And, as a rule, she doesn't turn down currency. Her job as a salvager keeps her fed and clothed above the norm, which isn't saying much.
The norm in this city is a scrape-by existence in a post-apocalyptic world, where the rain never stops, food is always scarce, and the elite have deserted the ranks in search of something better. Picking up this urchin won't take much time, even if he's located outside city limits. Her craft is fast, her weapons deadly, and her tech has been optimized as well as it can be for a climate clogged with iron dust.
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Enjoyed the Segways, even though it is a bit trickier riding on the cobblestones. Guide spent time showing us how to ride the Segways before starting the tour. The tickets had 2 times listed, 10 am and 10:30, so wasn't sure what time to arrive. We of course arrived ahead of the 10 am time to ensure we were not late. The guide didn't arrive until almost 10 and had to set up - so I guess it should have been 10:30! They did have earpieces for each rider to hear the guide, however the guide was difficult to understand and therefore we missed a lot of what he was trying to show and explain during the tour. I think if we could have understand more of what he was trying to explain, it would have been better.
Enjoyed going to the fort and walking around it. I think if we were able to understand the guide we would have learned a lot more and enjoyed it more.
Very disappointed with this unprofessional tour. Definitely not for senior or elderly people, we are in our early healthy 60s and had difficulty. The tour operator was not helpful or reassuring with the Segway instruction. Walking tour would be a better option.
This could be a most wonderful tour....under certain conditions: 1 You have had some experience on a Segway. I say this because we were novice Segway users. Training was so brief and the challenges of this tour with stone roadways, steep hills, with the return down can be most challenging for a novice. We are of retirement age, my husband fell of the Segway while we were standing and listening to our guide. That ended the tour for him. Luckily many local venders and policia came to his aid. I continued withs the tour with help going uphill and downhill. Trying to concentrate on using a Segway for the first time and listening to the thick accent of the guide did not make for the best way to see Old San Juan for us. By the way we hear that the food tour of Old San Juan was stellar.
This was a great tour!! Our guide was SO knowledgeable and informative!!!! And it was obvious that our safety was of utmost importance to him. As first timers we were a bit nervous, but with his patience, our training and practice went so smoothly that we were very comfortable with the operation of the Segway by the time we left his office. I would highly recommend this experience!
The guide was great. Very Punctual and amazing.
This Excursion was fantastic. Informative and scenic. Fun and safe way to tour Old San Juan. The owner is so helpful and patient with his customers. He was a pleasure to work with. Make time in your trip to go one this Segway Tour!!!
This was a really fun way to see the city - great fun and learning experience.
Very informative and adventuresome
So much fun!!! And something we enjoyed as a family. Highly recommend doing this...a great way to see Old San Juan and keep the kids interested at the same time.
Our guide was awesome, personable and knowledgeable. He took us on a very well guided tour, showing us places in San Juan we never knew existed. He gave us a lot of historical information with every tour stop. The tour was educational and entertaining. Best Segway tour we have taken. We have done many others. Would highly recommend to everyone. Great value and time for the money. FUN! FUN! FUN!
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- The 2017 Real Men Wear Pink campaign is raising money for breast cancer awareness, research, and free programs and services for families in the month of October.
Those interested in participating or supporting Real Men Wear Pink can register at RealMenWearPinkACS.org or sign up for the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks going on throughout October.
For more information on the walks, visit makingstrideswalk.org/chicagoland.
ABC 7's Roz Varon will be emceeing the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Soldier Field event on Saturday, Oct.21.
No one has to face Cancer alone. The American Cancer Society's cancer information specialists are available around the clock to help. Live chat is available at Cancer.org or by phone 1-800-227-2345.
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Castleford Tigers star Justin Carney came through his comeback game from a dislocated elbow well and will benefit from the run out according to head coach Daryl Powell.
Carney had missed nine matches after picking up the nasty elbow injury against Hull KR in April, but marked his return to the first team with a try after just five minutes against St Helens.
The Australian winger made a few handling errors in the game, but Powell was pleased to have the "Beast" back in the team.
He told the Express: "It was a bit of a mix for Justin.
"He scored a fantastic try at the start then made a couple of errors he'd want to get out of his game, but he's always a threat.
"There's not many players who would have scored the try he scored.
"He's back in the groove now, he's played a full 80 minutes so hopefully now he's been back in there. He knows what it feels like to be back in the team and he'll get better now he's had that game under his belt.
"He tested the elbow early on when he fended Dawson off so it looks like he's okay. He has trained since so should be fine."
Matt Cook also made a try scoring return to the side after a long term injury and Powell was happy to have the second-rower back in the fold.
He added; "Matt Cook came through okay as well.
"I thought he was pretty good. He had a short stint, but he looked pretty strong and had some good energy about him so I was pleased with him."


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Ok, so I really could have titled this more appropriately as "They really do appreciate you!" or something else sentimental, but the bathroom part is what I'm sure I will remember as
I laugh about the encounter years from now...
Recently, I went back to my old neighborhood. My husband and I were taking our evening walk, and I desperately needed to use the restroom (those of you over 40 may understand this!). We had picked up the pace, and were power walking back toward the house where we were staying. Then... with no warning, she came at me!
One of my former students was out in her front year with her boyfriend. Before I knew it, she was leaping at me and throwing her arms around me in a giant bear hug. This was followed by her pulling and tugging on me to show me to her boyfriend as her "favorite teacher!"
Now, don't misunderstand. I loved every minute of this encounter. She went on to tell me how much she loved my class and my teaching and how I impacted her life! She called out her mother, and we all had a wonderful conversation for the next 30 minutes until we realized the sun was setting and we had to get back.
But... I desperately had to go to the restroom! So, after our wonderful meeting, I almost ran back to the house with my husband trailing behind, laughing at me the whole way.
Now, my sentimental side sees so much more to this. She really appreciated all I did to reach her and teach her and push her! She is headed to a wonderful college and she feels prepared because of me! She was a wonderful student, yet of all the teachers she had in her academic career, she places me at the top! I am so lucky to have had such a wonderful student. I am so lucky to be in a profession where I will continue to teach and reach, and hopefully inspire, my students each year! I am appreciated! I am valued!
But still, my humorous side says, "Wow! I really needed to go to the bathroom! And there were a few moments there where I almost thought I would... right then!" :) Oh, the perils of teaching!
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Around these parts, we like to make fun of CBS for its large stable of copy-and-paste police procedurals and multi-camera comedies that pander to the lowest common denominator — it's the only way that we can sleep at night knowing that those shows are massively popular. How popular?
According to Nielsen ratings data from Sept. 19 through Oct. 9, CBS has 20 of the top 30 shows among the broadcast networks in total viewership, making CBS the first network to accomplish such a feat. It was also the number one network in average viewership and in the 18-to-49-year-old demographic. Stalwarts "NCIS" and "NCIS: LA" certainly helped the network's cause on Tuesday, garnering 18.7 million viewers and 15.4 million respectively. [NY Times]
Can we siphon off some of the Occupy Wall Street protesters and send them to CBS headquarters? The 99% need to realize that there are other channels with shows that don't have laugh tracks and tell stories about people who aren't cops. This is important, dammit.


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Life is about to get better for those who use the outdoor community rink in Meadows.
The Town of Meadows, through the New Building Canada Fund-Small Communities Fund, will receive $660,000 in funding to construct a new roof over the outdoor rink located in the heart of the tiny town on the north shore of the Bay of Islands.
The agreement will see the Town of Meadows cover 40 per cent of the cost, while the provincial and federal governments will each pay 30 per cent of the cost.
A steel structure with an aluminum roof with no sides will enclose the playing surface that has seen a beehive of activity since Mayor Jamie Brake, serving in the role of recreation committee chairperson, took the lead role on building a community rink three years ago.
It's an exciting day for the boys and girls, as well as adults of all ages, who have enjoyed skating or playing shinny on a facility that continues to attract people from all over the Humber Valley.
The community rink, through an investment of more than $300,000 from the provincial government and Meadows recreation commission fund-raising ventures, already boasts a new building built last year that features a viewing area with glass windows above the ice surface with changerooms, bathrooms and a canteen.
Brake said there is a buzz around the community because the rink has become a popular place for people to have fun and spend time with family and friends.
Money spent on providing recreational opportunities for youth is something Brake has always believed in when he began his journey of building something that the town could be proud of and people would embrace.
"What this means is I can offer more accountability to programs because we're hot hindered by the wind, rain and snow, and plus our season should be a little longer," Brake said.


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That's right. Cold soups are the hot thing to make this Spring (oh, the irony). Eating chilled soup is a refreshing way to cool off in the spring and sneak in those fruits and veggies…just in time for bikini season! For extra bonus points, try a different colored chilled soup each day. Not sure what kind of chilled soup to make? Have no fear! Check out my Best Chilled Soups for Spring post over at Small Kitchen College. Oh, and just in case you were wondering, the soup in the photograph above is Mango Crab Gazpacho (perfect for lovers of mango salsa and seafood!).
Archive for the 'Seafood' Category
Chilled Soups: What's Hot This SpringThursday, April 5th, 2012
It's Time to Mix Things UpSaturday, April 2nd, 2011
I'm barely back from spring break and things are already starting to get interesting around here. Yesterday we began filming for my web series, Bitchen in the Kitchen (more on that in just a second), when I accidentally sliced a huge piece of tissue on my right index finger. Yikes! I've never had an injury in the kitchen before, so this was a first. Needless to say, I got a huge adrenaline rush when I had to be rushed off to the hospital for stitches. The worst part is that we were almost done filming our segment when this accident occurred! Although I'm not allowed to go near water or anything else messy for a couple of weeks, I went ahead and pulled off this week's recipe with my left hand (and some help from someone I appreciate very much).
Appetizers for the AcademySaturday, February 26th, 2011
When it comes to the Academy Awards, my family likes to host our own little party (yes, that means we even fill out our own ballots to predict the winners). Since I won't be at home this year, I guess it's up to me to make my own appetizers for the awards show. Any appetizers with smoked salmon involved are usually an automatic crowd pleaser, so I decided to make blinis with smoked salmon and a horseradish sour cream sauce. This recipe is surprisingly quick (don't be fooled by it's fancy appearance!). All it involves is some easy mixing and some mini-pancake flipping on the stove. (more…)
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WK Loves Tuna (and so does your heart!)Friday, January 7th, 2011
It's the beginning of a new year and a new school quarter, meaning it's the perfect time to change your diet and begin eating more healthily if you aren't already. This week's recipe is all about heart health, and it's pretty tasty, too! Since sushi (especially anything spicy) is one of my favorite foods to eat when I dine out, I thought a fish recipe would be a good one to try. While my friend isn't a huge fan of cooked fish, he really enjoyed this seared Ahi tuna dish for its texture and complementary cilantro sauce. For those of you who can't stand the taste of fish, you can't taste it at all (even without the sauce), so fresh Ahi tuna is a good place to start if you want to begin incorporating more fish into your diet. Not only is it healthy, but it's so easy to make, too. I have ever cooked fish before and I found the searing process to be very simple and quick. Anyone can do it! (more…)
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Fancy in a Flash: Smoked Salmon TartareSaturday, October 2nd, 2010
Just because you're a college student doesn't mean you have to live off instant mac 'n' cheese for dinner every night. Why not treat yourself to a fancy dish after a long day of work? After all, you deserve it! When I come from a long day of classes, work, and clubs, this dish never fails to please me when I want something refreshing and flavorful. Best of all, it can be made in a matter of minutes with simple techniques like chopping, dicing, and slicing. Fancy dishes don't always require hours of preparation or professional cooking skills, so don't be afraid to try gourmet recipes like this one.
If you asked my family to name my signature dish, they would be quick to say, "Salmon tartare!" Even my youngest brother who can't stand eating most kinds of fish loves eating this dish. (more…)
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Via ferrata overlooking the valley Grésivaudan. Via ferrata located in Saint Hilaire du Touvet above Crolles.
Ideal via ferrata to discover the activity, a half day of action with a superb view on the Mont Blanc, top of Europe ! We get going at the « easy way out » located at the end of the Lavandières traverse, to link to an impressive ledge and end up on the famous « Devil's ladder » !
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|Grenoble / Lyon / Chambéry
With the two-seater flight Sensation of 15 to 25 minutes of flight , you can discover the cliffs, the Chartreuse Nature Park in aerial view.
In Grenoble: This via ferrata is the most borrowed of French! With 2 parts allow to reach the Bastille summit by climbing the walls at the 17th century.
Located on the first slopes of the Vercors, it's the great classic of Grenoble. Embark on a half day escape in the heart of the Engins gorges. Playful and aquatic, it's a course open to all with several jumps, toboggans, abseil or even zipline.
A an hour from Lyon, in the north of the Chartreuse, in the Bridoire village, the Grenant canyon is a beautiful varied course where you will find everything Which makes the wealth of canyoning. In this verdant and undulating landscape, very few things allow us to guess the existence of this very enclosed gorge where jumps recalls and toboggans. Let yourself be surprised, come and discover this little corner of freshness!
Close to Grenoble, just above the village of Claix on the eastern side of the Vercors, There is the beautiful waterfall of the Pissarde which sweeps the last foothills of the Vercors in a 80m waterfall . The course is a combination of walking in the forest and many short abseils and slides. A refreshing trip !!!!
The great classic that dominates Grenoble! A course that alters, climbing in tyrolean and abseiling in the magnificent site of "trois plucelles".


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Shipping, Returns & Terms of Sale
Payment options: We currently accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Paypal.
Shipping options: We ship most items via UPS Ground, FedEx Ground or USPS Priority though expedited shipping is available for an additional fee.
International orders: We currently do not ship internationally. If shipping to Hawaii or Alaska, please contact customer service for a shipping quote as additional shipping fees will apply.
Tracking orders: You will receive a tracking number via email once your order has been shipped if shipped via UPS. No tracking is available with USPS.
Processing and shipping times: Most orders that are in-stock are processed within 1-3 business days, except during peak seasons (such as Christmas, Easter, etc...) when it may take up to 5 days. Processing time does not include shipping time. A safe rule of thumb is to expect to receive your package within 6-15 business days from time of order depending on your location and the items being ordered though often times it is much quicker. The United States Post Office delivers on Saturdays in certain locations. We do not offer Saturday Delivery through UPS. Please keep this in mind when forecasting shipment timeframes. PERSONALIZED ITEMS WILL TAKE LONGER DEPENDING ON THE ITEM AND TIME OF YEAR! Our PERSONALIZED WHISKEY BARRELS & PUB SIGNS CAN TAKE UP TO 4 WEEKS AND LONGER DURING PEAK SEASON!
Backordered Items: Texas Slavic & German Warehouse makes every effort to maintain and update inventory daily but due to the nature of such specialty items and imported products, it is inevitable that there will be occasions when items are backordered. Should this occur, you will be notified as soon as possible to discuss options.
No Replacement Item Available: Occasionally, due to supply issues, we might not be able to replace your defective item. If this happens, you can exchange the item for another item of equivalent value.
Damaged Item: If you receive a damaged item, contact us first! We need to bring it to the attention of the shipper. We will replace the item as soon as possible when something arrives damaged. It's important to keep all of your original packaging if an item arrives broken. You must notify us within 10 days of receiving the shipment.
Wrong Item Sent: While we are extremely careful when we pack items, occasionally, the wrong item may be sent to a customer. If this happens, please contact customer service at firstname.lastname@example.com or 1-866-930-7030 or 254-746-5200 and tell us about the error within 10 days.
Refund, Return and Cancellation Policy: Orders cannot be cancelled once placed. All returns will incur a 30% restocking fee. All shipping fees for returns will be paid for by the customer. All returns or issues with merchandise must be handled by contacting customer service at firstname.lastname@example.com or by calling1-866-930-7030 or 254-746-5200.
Customer Ordered Wrong Item Accidentally: Customer can return the product within 10 days though there will be a 30% restocking fee charged to customer. Once the product is received, the customer will be given store credit for the amount of the original purchase. ALL SHIPPING CHARGES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE!! THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS.
Non-returnable Items: Worn or washed apparel & accessories are non-returnable. Books are non-returnable.
Delivery Carrier Mistakes: While USPS and UPS are very reliable, mistakes on their part do occasionally happen. Texas Slavic & German Warehouse is not responsible for these mistakes, since we have no control over these companies.
Delivery Carrier Guarantees: UPS guarantees timely delivery for 3rd Day Air, 2nd Day Air, and Next Day Air services, except during the busy seasons (such as Christmas, Easter, etc...). USPS does not guarantee timely delivery for Priority Mail, First Class, or Media Mail shipments.
Wrong Shipment Address, Stolen & Unclaimed Shipments: If USPS or UPS fail to deliver a package because the address provided by the customer is wrong or incomplete, the customer will need to pay the shipping charges once again to get the package re-sent. Packages are sometimes left by the carrier on a doorstep if no one is home. It is the responsibility of the customer to make arrangements to secure the package. If the package is stolen, Texas Slavic & German Warehouse will not be held responsible, and will not replace the package. If a package we sent is unclaimed and returned to us, the customer will need to pay the shipping charges once again to get the package re-sent.
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You can also contact customer service Wed-Fri 11:30am-5:30pm and Sat 10am-3pm at 866-930-7030 or 254-746-5200. Our mailing address is TEXAS SLAVIC & GERMAN WAREHOUSE, P O Box 480 Bremond TX 76629.


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Optimization gets better with AppNexus Engineered Features!
Good news for both buyers and sellers everywhere. AppNexus platform is making optimization much easier for buyers to get better results and reduce optimization effort.
We are thrilled to introduce "Engineered Features", which are value-added signals generated by AppNexus to enhance our bid stream. If you are currently using viewability prediction rate, or Market Rate Estimation (Estimated Clear Price (ECP), and Estimated Average Price (EAP)) in Console, or have built custom models in AppNexus Programmable Bidder using the above to influence your bidding strategy, then you're using an Engineered Feature! Good news for sellers also, as these features are also made available to all our integrated external DSPs to help you get the highest revenue possible for your inventory.
In general, each Engineered Feature represents a prediction of a specific outcome for every individual impression. For example, viewability prediction rate is the probability of an impression being viewed. Currently, we have viewability prediction rate for both Display and Video in IAB definition & Video in custom definition(100% view, 50% duration, sound on), and Market Rate Estimation (EAP and ECP) as Engineered Features. Viewability prediction rate for Display custom definition(100% view, duration > 1 sec) is in the works!
We compute these Engineered Features by applying data science and algorithm engineering at scale, across all platform data. Our predictive algorithm uses historical data of relevant inventory attributes to compute the probability of an outcome at an impression level.
The Engineered Features will also be used to power certain optimization features directly within Console UI, placing this enhancement at the fingertips of all our Console UI users. In addition, Bidders can also create custom bidding models for improving optimization outcomes – a Console bidder can build a custom model in APB and an External bidder can ingest the bid stream to build a custom model. Our team wrote developer blogs illustrating the use of the video viewability prediction rate and Market Rate Estimation Engineered Feature in APB a few months ago.
If you aren't optimizing your campaigns yet, we encourage you to leverage the power of Engineered Features in the bid stream. And if you have any questions, reach out to your Account Manager or drop us a note through our support portal and add #engineered-features to the subject.


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Twitch has exploded onto the Xbox One in time for the arrival of Titanfall, so you can broadcast your button-bashing 'bot-blasting live to the world.
All you have to do is say to your console "Xbox, broadcast," and you'll be sharing your killshots and achievements with the world straight away, along with picture-in-picture video of your face alongside your gameplay and an audio feed of your pithy comments and scintillating insights.
To get started, you need to sign up for an account at twitch.tv. Then fire up your console and download the Twitch app.
If you want everyone to be able to check out your gaming chops, dive into the app's settings: in your Profile, set your presence to "Online"; under "Privacy and Online Safety", set "See if you're online" to "Everyone", and "Broadcast gameplay" to "Allow."
Take a look at Microsoft's official blog post for more instructions on sharing your gameplay and getting your Kinect connected to Twitch.
Although Twitch is free, you do need to pay for Xbox Live Gold to broadcast.
The rise of the hotly-anticipated game Titanfall is big news for the Xbox One. Available in the US today and here in Britain on Friday. It's set to be the first killer title for Microsoft's new console, which recently added improved matchmaking, party chat, and upgraded friends features in time for the game's launch.
Alongside Twitch broadcasting, the Xbox One is also adding Machinima Wingman, which provides tips as you play.
Pixel 3A, the cheap phone Google's needed: No water resistance and no wireless charging, but Google packs the Pixel 3A with the features that matter.
Google Nest Hub Max: A higher-end smart display for Google Assistant joins the Nest family, adds a camera.


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Today's theological quote:
"…there would appear to be three theological options. 1) You can believe, as I do, that the universe is presided over by a being that is 100 percent malevolent but only 80 percent effective (which explains pretty much everything). 2) You can agree with logical positivists, who claimed that "God exists" is cognitively meaningless and hence neither true nor false. Or 3) you can become a Unitarian."
–Jim Holt, in The Atheist Christmas Challenge


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Slide Show Presentation
Relatively new over the past decade is the inclusion of a slide show during a wedding reception. Most Slide Shows are about 3 songs long and usually tell a chronological story of each couple's childhood through present day life together.
The combination of photographs and song selection will entrance wedding guests with tears of joy, spurts of laughter and happiness.
Slide Show Song Suggestions
All Summer Long - Kid Rock
American Pie - Don McLean
Do You Remember - Jack Johnson
Forever and Ever Amen - Randy Travis
Grow Old with You - Adam Sandler
Had Me From Hello - Kenny Chesney
Little Help from My Friends - Joe Cocker
My Next 30 Years - Tim McGraw
Our Song - Taylor Swift
Photograph - Nickelback
Time of Your Life - Green Day
Young - Kenny Chesney
Our list of SLIDE SHOW SONG SUGGESTIONS were actually requested by Brides & Grooms of Weddings that were DJ'd by Wally D. Karaoke & DJ. A number in ( ) means that the particular song was chosen by that many different Wedding Couples.


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The Army Museum maintains a unique collection of souvenirs sent home from the front line, as well as souvenirs acquired by soldiers on their travels or sent by family to loved ones fighting overseas.
Going away to war was in some ways like any other trip that took you away from home for an extended period. Sending back a memento from the war front was a way of bridging the distance, of keeping the connection to family and friends. The souvenirs in our collection range from handkerchiefs and wall hangings, to sweetheart pins, to postcards - of places visited, of studio portraits, as well as embroidered and hand-painted commemorative postcards.
Loved ones back home were just as eager to stay in touch. Besides letters and cards, this collection includes small needlepointed linens, tobacco and biscuit tins sent from the homefront.
Of special interest is our collection of Princess Mary tins. Princess Mary was the seventeen year old daughter of King George V and Queen Mary. She raised funds to create Christmas gifts for every person wearing the Kings Uniform on Christmas Day, 1914. These specially designed tins included tobacco with a lighter or sweets, along with a Christmas Card.
To view any special collection in its entirety, we ask that you contact The Army Museum in advance to book a private appointment with the curator or member of the museum staff. If you are unable to visit us in person, you can explore our collection online with NovaMuse.


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From the Archives: LP gubernatorial hopeful Robert Sarvis aims for marriage equality in Virginia
LP gubernatorial hopeful Robert Sarvis aims for marriage equality in Virginia
June 25, 2013 11:51 PM MST
On the eve of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic rulings in two gay marriage cases -- Hollingsworth v. Perry, which addresses the Proposition 8 marriage ban in California, and United States v. Windsor, which challenges the federal Defense of Marriage Act -- one Virginia candidate has released a campaign video declaring his intention to "lead the fight now—in this election—to recognize same-sex marriages in Virginia."
Libertarian nominee for Virginia governor Robert Sarvis announced his position on his campaign web site on June 25.
While Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe has said he supports marriage equality, he has also said that repeal of the state's constitutional prohibition of same-sex marriage "would not be among his legislative priorities."
According to the Washington Post, McAuliffe said:
"If you look at the composure of the legislature, it's not an issue that I'm going to spend my time focusing on. It's not going to change during my four years as governor."
For his part, Republican gubernatorial nominee Ken Cuccinelli, in his role as Virginia's Attorney General, submitted a brief to the Supreme Court in the Hollingsworth (Prop 8) case arguing that "there is no coherent reason for government to recognize same-sex marriages."
Libertarian contrast
In contrast to the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor, the LP's Sarvis declared this week that he will make marriage equality a priority in his administration.
Richard and Mildred Loving, who took the fight to end the state's ban on interracial marriage to the U.S. Supreme Court, and won.
"We all know the slogan, 'Virginia is for lovers,'" he says in the 48-second campaign video, "but today Virginia still isn't for all lovers."
For that reason, Sarvis explains, "I want to honor the Loving legacy and lead the fight now, in this election, to recognize same-sex marriage in Virginia."
Notably, as early as 1996, the Libertarian Party platform "urged the abolition of laws banning same-sex marriage."
The Sarvis campaign's video addressing marriage equality can be viewed on YouTube and also on the campaign's web site.
Publisher's note: This article is part of a series to mark June as Gay Pride Month. It was originally published on Examiner.com on June 25, 2013. The Examiner.com publishing platform was discontinued July 1, 2016, and its web site went dark on or about July 10, 2016. I am republishing this piece in an effort to preserve it and all my other contributions to Examiner.com since April 6, 2010. It is reposted here without most of the internal links that were in the original.


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I started this blog because I love to take motorcycle trips both local and around the country. And I love finding that roadside attraction or quaint town and of course the best places to eat. So I'd like to share my adventures with friends old and new. And I would like to hear about yours. Feel free to share. What's the nicest ride you've ever taken? The most scenic ride? The longest ride? Rallies you've been to with thousands or a solo ride? The town you fell in love with? The food that you'd go back for? Talk about the motorcycle shops along the way. We all love a warm friendly face. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so use them to help others share your experience.
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Evaluation of External Pipeline Coatings
Protective coatings are a key component in corrosion control of the exterior of oil and gas transmission pipelines. New regulatory requirements include protective coatings as a specific item within the engineering assessment required for new construction, rehabilitation, and repair. Laboratory test programs are routinely carried out by pipeline owners and coating manufacturers to qualify coatings for pipelines. Selection of an appropriate coating significantly reduces the probability of external corrosion over the life of the pipeline.
Benefits of Laboratory Evaluation of Pipe Coatings
- Compare competing coating products and select the best for a specific pipeline environment.
- Qualify coatings for use on pipelines based on the owners qualification test program.
- Evaluate new coatings.
- Assess coating performance for a change in service, eg. increased line temperature.
- Determine coating performance for specific pipeline environments, eg. aggressive soil, high temperature.
- Ensure that the coating is compatible with CP (Cathodic Protection).
- Confirm coating application quality.
- Assess the effect of a formulation change in a coating.
- Determine the tolerance of coatings to challenging application conditions, eg. cold-wet surfaces, hot surfaces.
- Failure analysis to determine the cause of failures.
Examples of Common Laboratory Tests:
- Cathodic Disbondment: Coating resistance to disbondment at a holiday in the presence of cathodic protection. Evaluated at temperatures from 0 to 150°C (32 to 200°F) (CSA Z245.20/21 ASTM G8, G42, G95).
- Adhesion: Wet adhesion (ie. immersion) at temperatures from 0 to 95°C (32 to 200°F) (CSA Z245.20, ASTM D870). Adhesion is determined by knife test or pull-off adhesion (ASTM D4541).
- Impact: Resistance to cracking and disbondment when struck at temperatures from -60°C to 95°C (-40°F to 200°F) (CSA Z245, ASTM D2794).
- Flexibility: Resistance to cracking and disbondment at bends from 0.5° to 3°/PD at temperatures from -60°C to 95°C (-40°F to 75°F) (CSA Z245.20-02).
- EIS (Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy): The stability of barrier properties (permeability to water) are determined during immersion at temperatures up to 95°C (200°F) (ASTM and ISO Standard under development).
- Hardness: Resistance to softening at temperatures up to 95°C (200°F) under immersion. (ASTM D2240 (Shore Durometer), ASTM D3363 (Pencil).
- Peel adhesion: Adhesion of tape coatings by peel after immersion in water. (CSA Z245.21).
- Abrasion Resistance: Resistance to abrasion. (ASTM D4060 (Taber), ASTM G6 (slurry erosion), ASTM D968 (falling sand).
- Penetration test: Penetration resistance of pipeline coatings (ASTM G17).
- Cure: Extent of cure by differential scanning calorimetry (CSA Z245.20).
- QUV Resistance: Resistance to deterioration during outdoor storage (ASTM G53 QUV/Condensation).
- Gouge Test: Resistance to directional drill type gouging. (CSA Z245.20)
- Others: Many other test methods of evaluation as applicable.
Coatings that can be evaluated:
- Main line coatings such as fusion bond epoxy (FBE), multi-layer coatings (polyolefin/FBE).
- Field-applied girth weld coatings, repair coatings, ancillary component coatings, such as liquid epoxy, polyurethane, tape coatings, sleeves.
- Coating compatibility (adhesion) between mainline coatings and repair or joint coatings.
EIS (Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy):
Coating impedance, a measure of coating barrier properties, is measured as a function of time during immersion at ambient or elevated temperature. The loss of impedance is related to an increase in coating permeability and physical / chemical deterioration. EIS is particularly useful in evaluating competing products that show little difference in results from standard test methods. See our EIS Information section for more details.
Evaluation of Pipeline Coatings During Excavation:
EIS measurements can be made on mainline coatings and joint coatings on operating pipelines, with the objective of assessing barrier properties, extent of deterioration, and remaining life. EIS is used in combination with visual inpsection and DFT determination.