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Your First PA Gig: Everything You Need to Know
From on-set lingo to do's and don'ts, this comprehensive guide to being a PA will help you start your first day with confidence—and even a little know-how.
So you've been asked to be a Production Assistant. Congratulations! You've taken the first very important step toward a career in the film industry. PAs are part of a long and wonderful tradition of apprenticeship on set. Though you hold the lowest rank, you are an important cog in the machine. Plus, being "green" is a great excuse to ask questions, avoid too much blame, and learn a whole lot.
Film productions have an immense amount of action going on in every corner. Things change daily; the truth is, no one is ever fully ready for a day on set. However, knowing these basics will help you make it through your first PA gig with a headstart.
Before you leave the house, make sure to have everything you need
Because productions are ever-changing, you will need to be as prepared as possible. And you can start this preparation with what you wear out of the house. There may be other specific items your superiors ask you to bring, but here is a handy basic checklist of things that every PA should bring to set.
You are the lowest position on set and, technically, everyone has the right to ask you for favors.
- Comfortable shoes: This is the most crucial item for any film position. If you plan on having a career in this industry, invest wisely in comfortable, durable, waterproof, closed-toed, and non-slip footwear. Your feet will thank you.
- Appropriate clothing: The meaning of "appropriate" can vary depending on the set, but blacks are generally a safe bet. If you're working on an upscale commercial with clients in attendance, make an effort to wear clothes that aren't too ripped or stained. Always avoid controversial clothing or anything too revealing. If you're going to be shooting outside, be sure your outfit takes the weather into account. (Bring sunscreen!) And always be sure that your pants have pockets and the wherewithal to support the weight of a walkie and whatever else you might be asked to hold. This means you need to skip the leggings.
- Surveillance: "Surveillance" is otherwise known as an earpiece for your walkie. Buy one. Keep track of it. Love it. Walkies are used on all professional sets, and surveillance is not always provided. When it is, it runs the risk of being broken or unsanitary. Either way, make sure you have one on you. An "open walkie" with the volume turned out to the public can be a quick way to ruin a take and get fired before lunchtime.
- Call sheets: The day's call sheet is your first point of reference and a very important tool. It tells you where and when to be, and it acts as a guide for the whole day. Study it beforehand and note any necessary information. Print the call sheet at home and have extras on your person throughout the day, in case anyone asks for a copy. (You'll get brownie points for this.)
- Sides: These are the script pages your crew will be shooting that day. Depending on the shoot, these won't always exist or be made available to you. But if they are, they're another excellent reference for following what exactly is going on around you. It's the same principle as call sheets: print these at home and have extras available.
In the film industry, early means on time, and on time means late. Always.
- Multitool: This is not mandatory and no one will expect you to have one, but you will certainly win points if you can solve a problem without asking to borrow a multitool from the G&E department.
- A small notepad and pen: You're going to learn a lot your first day. Taking notes can save you in any number of situations. Use it to remember directions so you don't have to ask twice. Write down people's names and positions and coffee orders. (You'd be surprised how important this one is—film crews don't mess around with coffee.)
- Multiple phone chargers and external batteries: Having a charged smartphone is unquestionably necessary. A dead phone at the wrong time can be grounds for termination. Your own phone is your first priority, but if you can bring chargers for different models, everyone on set will thank you. Just don't forget to label your stuff, or people could walk off with it.
- Extra socks: In case your feet get wet or cold. Miserable feet lead to a miserable day. Trust us.
- Lighter: Bring this, even if you don't smoke; it could be your most powerful tool. It may be the reason you get to speak to the lead actor or DP. It may be the reason the Key PA hires you back the next day.
- Hot bricks and your walkie: When you get to set, go straight to the production area to get your walkie talkie and extra charged batteries, or "hot bricks." Keep these items on you all day and hand out batteries to whoever may need them.
Be on time—and that means 15 minutes before breakfast
When prepping for your first day (and every day that follows), it's important to note not only the call time on your call sheet, but also when breakfast starts. Then, set your alarm to arrive 15 minutes before that. In the film industry, early means on time, and on time means late. Always.
As a member of the Production department, look not only for general crew call, but specifically for "Production Call." That's you. Call time is the scheduled time to start working, so make sure you've eaten beforehand, whether breakfast is served on time or at all.
Know who you report to
The short answer: everyone. You are the lowest position on set and, technically, everyone has the right to ask you for favors. However, there is still a hierarchy. Depending on the size of the crew, your boss will be either a Producer or the Key PA. No matter what, remember that you are an assistant to the Production department. That means that you answer to the Producers, 1st AD, and higher ranking PAs first. The Key PA may be your superior, but that person is also on your side. Save your questions and concerns for them and the other PAs on set.
Learn and follow strict walkie etiquette
Much of film history has ties to the military, and walkie etiquette is perhaps the most obvious remnant of that era. The lingo and call-and-response methods are tools for maintaining efficiency and clarity in your communication. Pay attention, study a bit beforehand, and you'll pick it up quickly.
Your first task upon receiving a walkie is to plug it in and transmit the phrase "walkie check."
When you first get your walkie, learn the layout. There are volume and channel knobs, and talk buttons on your surveillance. As a PA, you'll be on channel one, the Production channel. Your first task upon receiving a walkie is to plug it in and transmit the phrase "walkie check." Whoever hears you will respond with "good check" so you know that your walkie works. Below is some other common slang.
- "Copy" or "Copy that": Acknowledges that you've heard and understood the information transmitted. Over walkie—and in person—it's important to always confirm that you understand.
- "On it": Not only have I understood, but I'm actively working to achieve whatever you asked.
- "[Name] for [name]": "Your name" trying to reach "their name," or, for example, "Kate [the PA] for Sam." This is the standard method for calling upon a specific person.
- "Go for [Name]": This is your response to being called upon. When Kate calls for Sam, Sam responds with "Go for Sam."
- "Take it to two": When you need to have an extended or private conversation with someone, you should both state and agree to move your talk to channel two. Channel two is kept clear for such conversations; with this in mind, keep your chat brief. When you arrive on channel two, state your presence with "Kate on two."
- "10-1": A standard bathroom break. Everyone does it and it's important to make others aware when you're leaving set; don't be embarrassed!
- "Going off walkie": Make this announcement before you take off your walkie for any reason.
- "Standby" and "Standing by": This is the proper call and response when asking someone to hold for a moment while you complete what you're doing (or vice versa).
- "Eyes on blank": Calling for "eyes on" something is a simple way of having everyone look for a person or item.
- "What's your 20?": What's your location?
- "Flying in": This tells others you're on your way to set with a person or item that's been requested.
- "Go again": Please repeat yourself. As a PA—in person and over walkie—try your best to never ask anyone to repeat themselves. But sometimes it happens.
- "Spin that please": After information has been stated on Channel one, someone—usually a Key PA or 2nd 2nd AD—will be asked to relay this information on other channels. When this happens, they'll be asked to "spin that" info. Though one person is assigned to spin, all PAs are expected to "echo" when rolling and cut are called. That means listening for the starts and ends of takes and making sure everyone around you knows they're happening.
As a PA, a large part of keeping the set safe is not touching any equipment.
Make safety a priority
Film sets are dangerous places. There are chords everywhere, hot lights, sharp corners, and expensive actors. No matter what you're doing or how quickly you were asked to do it, always be mindful of safety. As a PA, a large part of keeping the set safe is not touching any equipment. It doesn't matter if the grips look like they could use a hand and all you want to do is lift a sandbag—don't do it. Seriously.
Another major part of maintaining safety on set is being honest about what you're comfortable with. If you've been asked to carry something too heavy, do not be ashamed to ask for help. If you've been asked to drive a cube truck but don't feel ready, be honest about that, too. It may not always be the most pleasant message to deliver, but ultimately, your caution is keeping everybody safer.
Know when and how to eat
It shouldn't come as a surprise by now, but there's even etiquette for eating on set. As we mentioned earlier, breakfast is always pre-call, and it's always a courtesy. That means Production doesn't have to serve it or serve it well. Being fed before you start is your responsibility.
Lunch is called after six hours and it lasts for a minimum of 30 minutes, in compliance with Union rules. That 30 starts at "last man"—the last person to get through the lunch line. At this point, someone (usually the AD) will call "last man 2:46, back in at 3:16," marking the official start and end times of lunch. Pay close attention!
If you notice the crafty table getting low, refill the snacks and always make more coffee, no matter what time it is.
Between meals, there will be a table for "crafty" set up, which usually consists of snacks, coffee, water, and soft drinks. As a PA, you will be running around more than anyone else on set. Make the time to stay continually hydrated and fed. Nobody else will offer you water; nobody else will care that you were sent on a run during lunch (unfortunately, a frequent occurrence). Stock up on healthy snacks, and don't go too wild with the sweets so you can stay in peak condition throughout the day.
At the same time, be cognizant of the fact that you aren't the only one relying on this food to stay focused and energized. If you notice the crafty table getting low, refill the snacks and always make more coffee, no matter what time it is.
Don't get lost on runs
At certain points, you may be asked to leave set for an errand. There are key things to be aware of when you're sent on a run like this. First, know where you're going. Plug the address into your phone's GPS before you leave, and don't lose battery for any reason. If you're going to be driving a truck, make note of the legal truck routes in your area. Be sure, too, to ask for a corporate card, or petty cash, to pay for whatever it is you're getting. Production may not always realize that fronting 15 coffee orders can get expensive. That said, bring your wallet just in case. But no matter how you pay, always get a receipt. Production expenses are painstakingly tracked and whoever does the accounting will thank you. (It'll be how you get reimbursed, too.)
Finally, when on a run, think logically. You may need to make some decisions on the fly. For example, if you're sent to get more crafty, get individually wrapped varietals over a few bulk bags. If you're sent to a specific location for a generic item like trash bags, only to find that the store doesn't have them, don't just return empty-handed. Take the initiative and check at other nearby stores.
Lock down your lockups
A common PA task is something called "lockups," or the process of keeping an assigned area free of anything that might disrupt the take. That could mean preventing people from walking into frame, silencing a conversation near crafty, or even catching an errant frisbee that threatens to ruin the shot.
This is an extremely important job and should not be taken lightly. Even though you are the lowest position on set, you hold enormous power while doing lockups. Even if a Producer or other highranking person tries to enter set, it's your job to stop them. Especially when shooting in public locations, the disruptions will be numerous. Stay alert, be firm (but not rude), and do your best to keep things quiet and orderly for the take.
The crew will be more impressed by your eagerness, attentiveness, and professionalism than any friendly banter or bragging.
Don't sit down...ever
Some say that PAs have the hardest job on set, and this is part of the reason why. Though you are an enormous asset to the production, you're still "paying your dues." That means you should be energetic and always busy. If you ever find yourself at a loss for what to do, a good question to ask yourself is "what can be cleaned or restocked?" And then clean or restock it. There is always something. If nothing can be cleaned and no one is asking you for anything, use the opportunity to observe and take notes. You're there to learn, after all!
Practice good judgment and "office appropriate" conduct
The hashtag #todaysoffice isn't just a way for millennials to show off their film chops; it comes from a place of truth. Though working on set is the coolest job in the world, it's still a job, and you should treat it as such. Think of PA-ing like an office internship: the crew will be more impressed by your eagerness, attentiveness, and professionalism than any friendly banter or bragging.
As a PA, you should act as if you know nothing. It doesn't matter if you went to film school or know how to use an Alexa; anticipating the DP's need for coffee will go a lot further towards ingratiating you than any unwarranted opinion on the frame. This conduct and respect for rank can work in your favor in a lot of ways, especially if you want to learn about a specific department. For example, if you're interested in the Art Department, don't tell the Production Designer what you know. Instead, ask if you can shadow them in your free time. People are always happy to answer questions and teach their craft.
If you play your cards right, these crew members might be great professional recommendations for you, and even potentially, life long friends.
However, note that this does not extend to actors. Never chat with talent on set—unless they approach you first. You don't know when you could be interrupting the preparation for an especially intense emotional scene.
The internship analogy goes further. You will not be a PA forever, but you are now, so don't complain. An unrelenting sunny attitude can lift up a whole set's morale. This also extends to private conversations and discussions about others. It's a small industry and you don't want to be caught speaking badly about a future co-worker.
And finally, as you would in an office, think long and hard before engaging any kind of romantic interaction. Never flirt on the clock and be careful about after-hours, too—things could end badly and hurt your career. If you play your cards right, these crew members might be great professional recommendations for you, or even life-long friends.
Remember that you really could be in an office right now
Being a Production Assistant is extremely difficult, but things could be a lot worse. You have been invited into the secret world of movie magic, so enjoy it! Find ways to add joy to every seemingly mundane task. Remembering that you are invaluable is a great place to start. You may feel grumbly about being sent on a coffee run, but know that serious art is relying on that caffeine—and you to provide it.
On the flip side, remember that it's only a movie. Film sets will always seem urgent and fast-paced, but step back and realize that getting too stressed over a movie is silly in the grand scheme of things. So have fun with it, learn something, and we promise you'll get through the day.
Remember that it's only a movie.
Ultimately, you're there to learn and help. If you come in with that attitude, it will be hard to fail. Remember to keep your head on straight in times of stress. Frequently, the extra pause it takes to think through a problem can save hours down the line. That kind of forward thinking will prove you can do the job, and doing it with a smile will make people want to hire you again.
However, being a PA is hard. Often you will be under-appreciated and over-exhausted. PAs tend to work longer hours than anyone else and get paid the least to do it. But if you can stick through the rough times, you will learn a lot and move up quickly.
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I was told three things on my first real PA gig:
1. People who come from film school usually don't like being PA's.
2. I'll learn more in one day on set than in four years of film school.
3. Wes Anderson has bad depth perception, and this is why his films look flat and stagey. This also prevents him from driving a car.
The first turned out to be true, the second didn't, and I have no clue about the third.
October 19, 2016 at 11:24AM, Edited October 19, 11:27AM
Also, be sure to wear a GoPro on your forehead (see photo). Productions love when you record proprietary content.
October 19, 2016 at 12:38PM
That was for rocketjump's production assistant video that they produced to teach people this same information. https://youtu.be/UPBfoEFgR28
October 20, 2016 at 5:42AM
Everyone should read this before their first day on set. Period.
October 19, 2016 at 2:50PM
I started as a PA for a small (20-25 crew) ongoing live production. I found that no matter how early crew call is, there is never enough time and was busy the entire time, even during the live broadcast. I kept busy though and learned a lot...eventually got to Audio 1 and then Director. No film school worked for me - it is something you have to learn on location or set, and keep learning as each location and crew will be different.
October 21, 2016 at 7:02AM
I went to three LA film school college programs taken over five years with zero concern about a diploma. I wanted the knowledge, not the paper. And the best advice I got was get the hell out of LA. So I went back home to the Midwest, where there was a thriving hub of regional/national commercial production at the time. My town of less than a million people had six good sized film production companies all shooting 16 and 35mm commercials and documentaries, plus a slew of smaller video houses.
I started freelancing as anything anyone would hire me for - usually as a grip. I had no reputation or much real experience at the time. So I got hired as a grip one day by the house that was the most successful one in town and the one most folks here really wanted to work for. (He was a gruff guy, tough to work for, but he paid faster than anyone in town!). He actually had very few words to say to me the whole day, and I was sure I barely registered on his radar at the time. He was the director/cameraman and I figured if he recalled anything even resembling my first name, I was probably lucky.
The shoot ran about 10 hours. At the end of the day, we were packing up the grip/electric truck, and he walked up to me and offhandedly said, "You interested in full time?" I almost fell over.
The following Monday, I went into his office and he asked lots of questions about my life, my past, and a little about my film school experience. He never asked to see my big deal demo reel or a resume or my great student film or a diploma. And he finally offered me a full time position, to do a little bit of everything. Eventually, as the years rolled on, I wound up as DP, film and later video editor, negative cutter, production manager, studio manager, set designer/builder, and directed a few projects. I spent 23 years with him.
About six months after I was hired on, I casually asked him one afternoon why he hired me in the first place. He replied that on that first day as a grip, he noticed two things that stood out: when someone asked me to do something or get something, I ran to do it; and when lunch was called, I insisted on being the last guy through the lunch line. He said that in all of his years at that time, he had never seen a freelance crew member do those two things. He also noticed that on set, I never had a cup of coffee in my hand that had to be put down every time someone needed something, or a donut hanging out of my mouth.
You never, ever know what will stand out to someone, on set or in ANY job. That's why, even in the lowliest position you may have, you always need to recognize that especially on a production, there is a LOT of money being spent by someone else and a lot of very expensive and delicate equipment involved that you need to pretend for the day is YOURS for safekeeping, even in the tiniest of ways. Your job (and everybody else's) is to remove or solve problems and obstacles, large and small. And when the folks doing the hiring look around and see that YOU are one who is actually making others' jobs go smoother or easier for the day, you will standout and be someone they ask for again.
December 4, 2016 at 9:27AM
Thank you Sophia! There is so much useful information in this article!
My first day on set I was told by my Key PA "You earn your money with your legs and your lungs. Walk Fast, Talk Hard, and never sit down". I spent the next 3 years working my way through the ranks.
When I was about to get to the next level a producer pulled me into his office and said "Here's my advice. Every 1st AD is trying to answer 2 questions... Why aren't we shooting? And what's wrong with this picture" Keep these 2 questions in mind and you can keep any set moving!
Good luck and reach out for support!
February 8, 2018 at 12:57PM
Forgive my ignorance, but what is a multitool? I searched on google and got a lot of different results. If anyone can provide any links to Amazon or anything like that it would be appreciated.
November 5, 2018 at 3:16PM, Edited November 5, 3:16PM
Awesome and very thorough account of the do's and don'ts of being a new PA. For people in the Philadelphia, PA area, Expressway Cinema Rentals offers bootcamps focused on the same topics to give people hands-on experience: https://blog.expresswaycine.com/2018/11/16/boot-camp-101-rewind/
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21 Dec Time to Stop the Silence: Sexual Assault and Immigration
By Attorneys Anda Kwong and Nancy E. Miller
2017 has been a breakthrough year for the victims of sexual assault; so much so that Time Magazine has named "the Silence Breakers" (whom they call "the voices that launched a movement") as the Person of the Year. Bravo to the many individuals coming forward with sexual harassment and sexual assault stories against those who had abused their positions of power to silence their victims. Some for years. As a floodgate of cases is opening against well-known celebrities, producers, politicians, religious leaders, and news reporters, it is important to remember that not all perpetrators and not all victims are famous. One in four women and one in six men will be sexually assaulted in their lifetime, and in eight out of ten rape cases, the victim knows the perpetrator. But, as this year has shown, no one – including the undocumented and the non-citizen – needs to remain silent. There is law to help.
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Furthermore, while asylum law is complicated and has stringent requirements, there is case law guidance on domestic violence-based asylum. One of the requirements of asylum as it pertains to sexual violence is that the applicant belongs to a particular social group where its characteristics are immutable. Claims have been successful where the applicant is a member of a group of married women unable to escape their relationships in Guatemala. Another successful claim is for victims of female genital mutilation. Sexual assault and rape may closely align with existing case law, and an advocate will tie the personal facts of the case, country conditions, and all other relevant factors in order to present the strongest arguments.
Step-by-step, we can work together to begin the healing process, such that the silenced may move forward to grasp life and live freely. There is a plethora of resources available to victims of sexual assault and rape. Depending on the facts of the case, there may also be immigration relief that applies. If you believe that you or someone that you know may be abused, consult with an experienced and knowledgeable immigration lawyer. There is help and the time for silence is over.

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So, anybody who really knows me should know by now that I can be somewhat if an impulsive person and I like to do things on a whim when the fancy takes me… usually I end up either doing something fun or committing to something big… guess which one this blog post will be about?! Sit comfortable and let me tell you this little story…
So, I have been toying with the idea of doing something new with my life for a while now. I very much enjoy my job; colleagues are great, the students are comical and every day is different and I like that, however, I knew I wasn't being challenged in the way I'd like- sure, challenges were being thrown at me (supporting a VI child with 0 previous experience!) but, Nah, I wanted something different.
But, I wasn't intentionally looking for anything. I'm a believer in the universe giving you what you need at that time… and I needed something but I was comfortable in my 'bubble' doing the same routines day in, day out…
Browsing Facebook one lazy evening I came across a link someone had posted in a wild camping/outdoors group about their mate running an Outdoor Activities PGCE at Bangor University in North Wales… well, straight away there are three things I liked the sound of in that:
- Wales
- Outdoor Activities
- Bangor University.
So, I had a gander at the link.
That gander turned into more looking, that looking turned into more looking and even more looking till eventually, I thought I'd ask for help on applying…
I'm not going to go too much into this, I think I've told all that I want to know, but let's just say I didn't get the help and support one might expect from their employer if they want to progress… which left me very disheartened.
Still, being of the impulsive and stubborn nature that I have I applied the moment the PGCE applications opened. I thought "What have I got to lose?" (I literally apply that to about 80% of the things I do). I had a small chance- only 4 spaces. Still a chance right?
Getting one of the references took forever- the first came quickly yet the second took a while – I was bugging her PA on an almost daily basis until the PA made my reference a priority (web window open ready for form filling) … With all parts filled in, I paid and I went on my merry way. "What have I got to lose?" (£24 at this point)
The very next day the email stated: "We've received your application and wish to invite you to interview" WHAT THE MONKEYS?! I didn't even have time to console myself that I'll be rejected at the first hurdle… reply sent "YES OF COURSE I'LL GO!" "What have I got to lose?"
Fast forward two weeks of feeling fabulous [darling!] at being offered an interview that quickly I found myself making the journey up to North Wales, sleeping in the car in a lay-by (did I mention at this point how I can sleep anywhere?) and interview the next day…
I should have been more nervous than I was but then I didn't go into this with expectations. "What have I got to lose?" I just had to be me. I knew my experience will give me lots of talk about and I also knew I would have to explain why I'm not in an Animal Management career as my degree suggests I should be (working with students kinda relates to it right?)…
I was definitely the oldest one there- all the other applicants for Teacher Training in PE, Maths and Outdoor Activities looked very very young… I'm sure have fillings older than them… (I think).
Anyway, the literacy and maths tests- easy. I wasn't concerned about them (the cocky little bleeder I am at times), then came the interview.
I don't think the lad before me did well, he didn't seem joyous when he left and quickly disappeared… "Was it really that bad?" [Edited to say: he did get on the course in the end!!]
My interview was with the course director, Graham and a mentor from a placement school. I liked Graham instantly – I think he'll be fantastic to learn from and honest in his feedback and also supportive. I had to describe how I would teach a child how to belay- I used the "pinch, slide, repeat" method over the "1,2,3" method and was questioned on this- I suitably impressed and I think it showed that I was conscious about the ability of a learner and the safety aspects!
Yes, the question about my degree not being related to my chosen TT subject came up… I was honest and said that, at the time, the subject matter interested me but what I took away was something far better- independence, self-reliance, etc which had landed me jobs in different fields (eg retail, management). Being honest and learning from your mistakes and recognising that you can grow as a person through varied experiences counts for a lot in my opinion- there's a big world out there, why not grow with it?
I walked out of them feeling elated. I'm generally a 'silver lining kinda girl' and thought that, even if they didn't want me, I did well in that interview and had good answers to the questions asked and asked good questions to the director. Plus, "What have I got to lose?" (At the point, £24 fee, diesel money & food but I had a good mini adventure to Wales and saw Tryfan again)
Well… the next day this came in an email:
You could have knocked me out with a gentle breeze at this point. I enquire when I would find out the outcome of the interview before my Nepal trip, I just hadn't expected it in the afternoon the next day.
Naturally, I told my favourite people at work first (although I forgot the tell the one person who told me years ago to "Go For It" when I had various ideas at work and his words have always stuck with me since whenever I question if I should do something. He also wrote my reference and I felt proud to tell him!), then I told others and now I'm writing it on here.
Funding has just opened and I've just applied- the declaration has been accepted and now I await, with baited breath, crossed fingers and a rabbit's foot, that I will be granted the full tuition fee amount and full maintenance loan- without this I may have to defer, which is something I don't want to happen! I've just bought my camper van (another post on this) which will be my accommodation and begun making sure I turn my experience into National Governing Body award certificates for the course.
This journey has only just begun for me. I've kept it secret for fear of failure but now I want to be more open and write about it because I want family to be able to follow what I'm up to. It's not going to be easy. I'll be out of comfort zone, hours away from family and friends (my dog!!), by myself and having to sort myself out but I'm looking forward to the harsh times and the great times plus I'll be in Wales and close to the coast…
"What have I got to lose?"


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Alternative process photographer Alan Dehmer will be one of two members featured in Frank Gallery's May exhibition. With a focus on image-making, Dehmer explores the aspect of time in both image capture and the creation of hand-made prints.
On view for the month of May, there will be on opening reception on Friday, May 12th from 6 -9 PM.
Frank Gallery is located in Chapel Hill, N.C., and more info on the exhibition and gallery can be found here.
Photo credit: Alan Dehmer


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|Opera philosophica quae exstant Latina Gallica, Germanica, omnia.
|Leibniz, Gottfried Wilhelm, Freiherr von, 1646-1716
|Erdmann, J. E.
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Morning there GosAdd,
as you can see by the banner in the post, this one is about "where to buy a new stuff".
But honestly, you can't buy it: you have to download it for FREE. Infact, I'm presenting you an App for Apple devices named Code Made Cool.
First, let me say thank you to Harrie - one of my beloved GosAdd on Facebook - for letting me know about it. Personally, I don't use the Apple Store that much...
Anyway, this app is a kind of Coding Lessons but mostly is a funny game for us. We can hug and kiss Ryan.
I've download it only this morning and I've had just the time to pass the first step.
The game has 4 Levels:
Level #1 - Move Ryan and be hugged by him;
Level #2 - Have Ryan walked you at your door and make him kiss you;
Level #3 - Walk Ryan to the door and kiss him at every step;
Level #4 - Help Ryan to rescue you from a cage (you've been caught by ninjas!).
The app is in English (so you need to know a little of it). Ok, stop wasting time!
Search for the App on the App Store: the name is Code made Cool.
Download it and it will soon on your screen.
Close the AppStore and click on the icon.
Look! Ryan winks at you.
Go on by clicking on Start Coding.
All you have to do is reading them and then press on Start Coding.
If you need to read the instructions again, just press on the ? in the Goal description line.
I have to admit that I was in trouble at first and I'm usually smart on these stuff.... so I want to give you a little help (if you don't want it, well stop reading now).
As you can see there are 2 puzzle pieces on the left of the screen. It took me a little to understand. So, you have drag and drop them on the right side of the screen.
Remember: every move forward piece is a step... How many steps does he need to be next to you?
3 steps! So drag and drop the Move Forward Pieces 3 times and then add the Hug one. The pieces must fit. Have you done it? Ok.
Now rotate the Phone (or the Ipad) and see what happens....
If you don't want to see but want to play....
STOP reading now
What else can I say now? Just play and have fun with Ryan.
Stay Gos


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Degrees and Certifications:
B.A. English/Secondary Education M.S.Ed. Literacy Education
Mr. Jake Montgomery
Hi! This year is my first year at Southwest, but I've been teaching since 2006, most recently at the post-secondary level. I'm currently teaching three extended block sections of 7th grade English/language arts which includes reading (both fiction and non-fiction), writing (including grammar and vocabulary development) , listening, and speaking.
I hold a master's degree in Literacy Education, and bachelor's degrees in English and Secondary Education. Additionally, I'm a reading specialist.
I'm looking forward to working with you throughout the year.
Jake Montgomery
(785) 832-5550


text: News Canadore students win silver and bronze at skills competition SHARE ON: Rocco Frangione, staff Wednesday, May. 15th, 2019 Jay Brocke, second-year aviation technology – aircraft maintenance student Photo credit: Canadore College It's a double win for Canadore College at the Skills Ontario Competition. Two of the school's four students entered in the annual competition have won medals. Bringing home the silver was Jay Brocke who is a second-year student in the aircraft maintenance program. Brocke, who is from Seguin, competed in the aircraft maintenance postsecondary contest. Conor Tierney, first-year mechanical technician – machinist student Photo credit Canadore College Also winning was Conor Tierney of Prescott who won bronze in the machining postsecondary competition. The good news for Tierney, who is a first-year student doesn't end there. Afterward, he learned from the competition organizers that he will receive a monetary prize and also that a job offer will be made to him in a few weeks. The gold, silver and bronze medal winners in all categories at the Skills Ontario Competition go on to the national championships next month.


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Description: Bass Guitar - TOBIAS GROWLER 5 STRING (Black)...AWESOME ...only 950!
AWESOME Tobias Growler, one of a kind. I hate to sell but need to because of emergency. 5 string w/ Bartolini Pickups, incredible sound and light for long gigs. The pic shown is the natural color but this one is a rare Black Beauty. Great condition and ready to ship w/ new case. These babies sell for about $2300 and retail for $1600. I'll let go for $950. Hurry, will sell fast.
Email me at moonwalks-usa AT email.com or call me if you're serious at (702) 812-7925. Once payment is received, I will ship same day.
WILL NOT SHIP OVERSEAS! Only USA buyers only, so don't bother asking. Thanks.


text: Hey, I met this woman on a night out 6 months, we swapped numbers, we chatted via messaging every single day. We went out for food and few drinks together. Then she came to stay at mine a few weeks later. We slept together. Everything was going ok. Heres the thing. She told me she's never been with a woman before which didnt bother me. Week or so later things started to be quiet. Messaged everyday still but not so much. Anyway she said she didnt think this was for her. She went back to her ex. I still remained friends. Everyday we message each other. I spend days with her and shes spent nights over at my place. Each time we have this sort of connection, we will hold hands, hold each other while we talk. We fall asleep in each other arms. The other week we were out for the day and ending up kissing and holding each other while we chilled out like a couple. We walked around holding hands. It is never started by myself. I dont believe friends do this esp my friends we dont. Nothing is ever said when this goes on and I know it might sound very 10 years old, I just dont know what to do. Do I mention something and she distances herself from me? Risk our friendship? Do I not say anything and go along with the ride as she makes me happy? Friends say I should say something. Am I reading into it to much? Hope I made some sort of sense. Thanks


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Danielle R. Crumb
Danielle R. Crumb is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Minor in French. She then went on to earn her Juris Doctorate at DePaul University College of Law where she also obtained a Specialization Certificate in International and Comparative Law. Ms. Crumb is licensed to practice in the State of Utah, the State of Illinois and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a proud member of the Utah Bar Association, Family Law Division and Chicago Bar Association. While earning her Juris Doctor, Ms. Crumb was an elected member of the editorial board of DePaul's Journal for Social Justice. In addition, she received the Chancellor's Award for Service for her volunteer legal work and participated in the Human Rights in the Americas program. She remains committed to social justice and serving the community while practicing today. Prior to joining the Cragun Law Firm family, Ms. Crumb practiced in many different areas of law including domestic relations, personal injury, immigration and foreclosure defense. Her background in psychology enhances the skills utilized to navigate the complex emotional and legal aspects of domestic relations litigation. Coming from a divorced family herself, Ms. Crumb understands firsthand the affects divorce can have on children and the necessity of having both parents involved in their upbringing. Ms. Crumb prides herself on honest communication, zealous advocacy and a passionate dedication to her clients and their families.


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I had planned to just upload a selection of mouth watering pictures each day during my week in Eilat but due to the foibles of modern technology I cannot connect the PC to the internet but the iphone connects no problem.
So you'll have to wait for the pictures but here are some of the good birds we have seen: Crowned Sandgrouse, Ruppel's Warbler, Little Crake, Citrine Wagtail, Siberian Stonechat, Greater Sand Plover, Namaqa Dove and Montagu's Harrier.
We have had small numbers of many species but no big falls and very little raptor migration so far.


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Find delicious recipe ideas for oven baked breaded chicken breasts and fried chicken in breadcrumbs, including chicken kievs, pan fried chicken nuggets and breaded Parmesan chicken.
This recipe is very quick and easy to prepare. The flavours blend to make it rather tasty. It is great with plain white rice and your favourite vegetable. Why not give it a go?
This is a luxurious weeknight supper that is both quick to make and delicious. Serve over rice, pasta, or a bed of green veg.
Chicken breasts are coated in a garlic infused olive oil, then covered with Parmesan and breadcrumbs for a quick baked chicken dish that the whole family will enjoy.
This is a favourite in our house; it's quick, easy and tastes great. Using Parmesan gives a little more texture to breaded chicken.
Keep chicken breasts in the freezer for a healthy, super-quick meal like this one any day of the week.


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Chai Spiced Banana BreadPosted: October 2, 2013 Filed under: All, Bacon, Breakfast, Hostess Gifts, Meatless, Thanksgiving, The Holidays, Uncategorized | Tags: Allspice, Baking, Banana, Bread, Cardamom, Chai, Cinnamon, Ground Ginger, Vanilla, Walnuts 2 Comments
Sometimes you just know a recipe is going to be perfect. From that first moment you lay eyes on it. Maybe it's the ingredients that are your favorites or bring special memories. Maybe it is the Chef. Someone that has a history of delighting your palate. In this case, it was both. When my eyes first danced upon Chai Spiced Banana Bread from Jennifer Segal of Once Upon a Chef, I had to stop as a quick breath escaped my lips. Chai? And banana bread? How can that be? How can that be!? I could hardly wait for everyone to fall asleep that night (there is some baking / cooking you want to do on your own. I can't explain it.). As I was cleaning the dishes I assembled the ingredients. I would go in at bedtime as everyone was quietly snoring. As I sifted the spices: cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, I knew this was going to be perfect. As I mashed the bananas and readied my inverted pumpkin loaf pan, I knew this was going perfect. My only hesitation, my only fear, came as the bread was baking and the most amazing aroma enveloped my home. Surely it was going to wake at least the family, and quite possible the whole sleepy neighborhood! No one awoke and I was able to get a few hours sleep before my youngest foodie made her appearance. "What is that amazing smell Mommy?" "Oh that? Just some bread I made last night. Would you like to try it?" And as I showed D the bread she started jumping up and down, licking her lips. I gave her a big, fat slice (it was breakfast time, after all). "Oh mommy, this is SO good. You are the best cooker ever! I love everything you cook. Can you cook this again?" And I knew it was perfect.
1 stick unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off with a knife
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp ground cardamom
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas, from 2-3 bananas
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 9x5x3″ loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a large bowl or electric m ixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, incorporating well after each addition. Scrape down sides of bowl as necessary.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat gently until just combined. Add bananas, sour cream and vanilla and mix on low speed until just combined. Gently stir in nuts if using.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake until deep golden brown and cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 60 – 70 minutes. Let rest for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto rack to cool completely. Serve warm or even toasted.
Servings: One Loaf
Prep time: 10 minutes; Baking: 70 minutes
Courtesy: Once Upon A Chef
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Peach CakePosted: September 23, 2013 Filed under: All, Baking, Dessert, Meatless, Snacks, Uncategorized | Tags: Baking, Baking powder, Cake, Cinnamon, Flour, Peaches, Pecans, Sugar Leave a comment
I made this a month or so ago when I was hosting a housewarming party for my sister and am just now getting to post it (there are several other recipes from that afternoon that I have yet to add, so stay tuned). This is my 3rd peach cake / cobbler this summer! There is nothing like fresh summer peaches. Biting into them and the juice runs down your chin making your neck and hands sticky. In this recipe I used white peaches, next time I'll use the classic yellow peach. Picking them up at the farmers market ensures their juiciness (and has absolutely nothing to do with the large $5 bag of kettle corn I might accidentally buy there). So while we're now full on into apple and pumpkin season, hopefully there are still some amazing peaches to be had and baked with 🙂
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups of sugar
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream, at room temperature
1 tsp pur vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 large, ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans (I omitted this since it was for my sister and she doesn't like pecans)
Preheat oven to 350. Coat 9″ square baking pan with cooking spray.
Beat butter and 1 cup of sugar for 3 to 5 minutes on medium-high speed, until light and fluffy. With the mixer on low, add eggs, one at a time, then the sour cream and vanilla, mix until batter is smooth. In separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. With the mixer on low, slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter and mix just until combined. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon.
Spread half the batter evenly in the pan. Top with half of the peaches, then sprinkle with about two-thirds of the sugar mixture. Spread remaining batter on top, arrange the remaining peaches on top and sprinkle with the remaining sugar mixture and pecans
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Serves 8
Prep time: 20 mins; Baking time: 55 minutes
*Courtesy of Barefoot Contessa
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Perfekt Caravan Parking
|Perfekt Caravan Parking's prices for 2019
|Price per year
|320 €
|<6,50m….520 €
6,51m-8m….570 €
>8m…..620 €
|Price per month
|32 €
|52 €
|Insurance, VAT and two transports included
Camping Emporda is not responsible for the services offered by this company. Prices are for guidance, we recommend to always check the prices in the offices of Perfekt Caravan parking or their website.
Web: Perfekt Caravan Parking
Perfekt Caravan Parking (PCP) started working on 2012, although his owner is the old director from the Tip Top parking site that used to be in Verges and closed down. Due to a change between associates, the registered name changed to PCP and the installations are the same in Verges. The parking site is about 19 km from camping Emporda. The company has space to store inside and outside. The prices for Perfekt Caravan Parking include insurance for the caravan, cleaning the outside and maintenance of the tires. Two transports are included in the price, from the parking to the camping, and back. During all the year the Perfekt Caravan Parking is open, although the opening hours in the winter are limited, so we recommend you call in advance before you go there.
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Perfekt Caravan Parking
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Renewable Energy
The Northwest Iowa Region is one of the most wind-rich areas in the United States. Most of the area falls into the Class 4 category for wind speed that is suitable for wind power generation with large wind turbines.
More than 500 wind turbines are currently in operation or proposed in the Northwest Iowa region. The wind generation project in Osceola County will generate enough electricity to power 45,000 homes.
Iowa, a Leader in Wind Energy
Iowa leads the nation in wind power generation as a percentage of total power output at 36.6% (2016). There's a robust supply chain in the region including manufacturing of all major wind components.
Education and Training
Three community colleges in the region and two four-year colleges offer Wind Energy and Turbine Technician training.
- Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC)
- Western Iowa Technical Community College (WIT)
- Dordt College
- Northwestern College
- Iowa Lakes Community College


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Bill Carroll has been tapped veep of alternative rock promotion at JCOR. Carroll will work out of JCOR's New York office and report to general manager Dan Gill. Carroll will spearhead all rock radio and video promotion campaigns for the company's rock roster. Previously, he was VP of promotion at London-Sire.
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March 28, 2018 In Blog
February 2018 Portfolio Event
Thank you to EY for hosting our recent February Portfolio event in Melbourne. Over 150 high value offers were made to our presenting CEOs and we hope to provide an update of these in the coming months.
Our presenting CEOs included:
Heidi Holmes and Lucy Lloyd
Mentorloop – Mentorloop is a cloud-based software platform making great mentoring relationships more accessible, effective and available at scale.
Lisa Schutz
Verifer – Lower cost and faster application processing for financial institutions, without asking people to compromise their online privacy and security
and returning CEO
Noga Edelstein
UrbanYou– The easiest way to manage your property and book trusted professionals
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June is the most popular month for weddings. It's been that way since the 1500s. This was because people would have their annual baths in May, and still considered themselves relatively clean in June. However, they were starting to give off a certain scent, and that's why brides would carry a bouquet of flowers to hide the smell. And that's where the bridal bouquets come from.
Baths were just a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house got the first crack at it, then the sons and the other men. Then the women were allowed to bathe and the babies went last. By the time it was the babies turn, the water would be so filthy that it was quite possible to lose a person in there. Hence the saying: "don't throw the baby out with the bath water."


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This December the United States will enter the 46th year of its longest ongoing war: the war on cancer. During this time, we have lost more lives to this disease than all U.S. military casualties since the birth of our country.
The passage of the National Cancer Act in 1971 led to significant advances in cancer research, and the passage of the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act will build on this success. However, the proposed cuts to non-defense spending in the 2018 federal budget will dramatically reduce funding for science research across the country. Cancer researchers like myself rely on this funding to make advancements that lead to the discovery of new drugs and treatments. The proposed cuts will significantly slow the pace at which these life-saving discoveries can be made.
As a Ph.D. student at the University of Maryland Baltimore, I have the privilege of working alongside numerous dedicated scientists and researchers to further our understanding of how cancer works so we can develop new treatments. Today most families have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis, and many have benefited from constantly improving cancer therapeutics. Because of this, it's easy to relate to — and understand the value of — my work. However, we can't forget that it is based on the research that many others have done before me, including those not directly involved in investigating cancer. It's this underlying foundational research that makes breakthroughs that prevent or cure cancers possible.
Maryland is home to many cancer researchers in our universities, at the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute and the numerous biotech companies throughout the state. We all became scientists for different reasons, but we share a drive to discover new things, to understand our world better and to use our research findings and conclusions to help other people. Translating this drive into breakthroughs that prevent or cure cancer is not possible without federal funding to support it.
The value of foundational research is not always obvious. However, many of the critical advancements in the fight against cancer were born from studies that had no initial connection to cancer at all. One of the most promising of these advancements has been a breakthrough in gene editing technology that allows scientists to easily and accurately modify cells, greatly improving our ability to examine what makes cancer tick. This technology originated from basic research of bacteria, a field completely unrelated to cancer. Today, this technology is used to create new cancer treatments and therapies that couldn't have been possible before. Without the hard work of those researchers, and the help of federal funding, cancer treatments would be years behind where they are today.
Such basic research isn't just essential in the fight against cancer, it is essential for science generally. It is often these seemingly obscure lines of research that lead to incredible breakthroughs. When you hear about the release of a new drug or an advancement in cancer therapy made by a private company or a scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, remember that those advancements are rooted in basic scientific research funded by the U.S. government through institutions like the National Science Foundation.
We have made immense strides in cancer research, but there is still work to do. Americans today have a 40 percent chance of getting cancer in their lifetimes, so we must continue to study how cancer starts and how it can be stopped. Further breakthroughs will not be possible without U.S. investment in basic science funding. Millions of scientists are on the front lines discovering cures and laying the foundation for a prosperous and healthy future for all.
The war on cancer touches all our lives, and it is a war that we can end by supporting the dedication and hard work of our most talented scientists. Please urge your congressional representatives to support scientists and to increase non-defense funding in the federal budget.
Benjamin Wolfson is a doctoral candidate at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. He can be reached at www.benwolfson.com or on Twitter: @brwolfson.


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If you no longer wish to use a classroom you've created, there are two options - Deleting the classroom or Hiding it.
Note: Hiding a classroom is recommended so students won't see last years class.
- Deleting a classroom This removes the classroom entirely, along with any gameplay associated with that classroom.
- This option is best used if you accidentally created a classroom or you no longer wish to view any data associated with the classroom.
- Hiding a classroom This will keep all of your student data, but the students enrolled in that classroom will no longer be able to play or track new game progress.
- This option is best used for last year's classroom data
Deleting a Classroom
To delete a classroom on your teacher dashboard, follow these steps:
1) If you are on the home page of the Teacher Dashboard, click "Class List" on the left side of your screen.
2) Click the pencil icon on the classroom you wish to update. Scroll to the bottom and you will see delete this class. Click "Delete this class" then follow the instructions of the pop-up text box.
Hiding a Classroom
To hide a classroom on your Teacher Dashboard
1. Click the pencil icon on the classroom you wish to update. Scroll to the bottom and you will see the words visible to students with a drop-down menu. Click the drop-down and select "No" to hide your class.
2. You can still see the class you've hidden from students on your teacher dashboard. It will now appear in the hidden section of the class list. You can toggle between Active or Hidden class sections by selecting either of the buttons seen below.
Important note: The hidden button will only appear if you have a class hidden from students.


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Lockport West High School Class of 1969 (now Romeoville High School) has a reunion weekend planned to celebrate 50 years since graduation.
July 26 has a best ball golf game at Carillion Lakes, on Weber Road, Romeoville. Tee off 9a a.m. Visit carilliongolf.com/course. See below for reservations.
July 26 lunch will be 12:30 p.m. at Merichka's Restaurant in Crest Hill. The menu features their famous poor boy sandwiches. See details on the reunion Facebook page: Class of 69 Lockport West High School 50 Year Reunion.
Also on July 26 is a get-together 7 p.m. at the Croatian Club in Joliet. Enjoy the live music of Thee Other Guys, a band of fellow alumni. Cash bar.
At 11 a.m. July 27 take a 90-minute tour of the prison on Collins Street in Joliet. Tickets are $20. Closed toe shoes required. Reservations required.
At 5 p.m. July 27, meet at the Joliet Area Historical Museum's rooftop for dinner, cash bar and live music by The Macey Brothers.
At 3 p.m. July 28, meet at St. Joe's Park in Joliet for food, music and a cash bar.
For more information, call Bonnie Weston Vollmer at 815-735-4786 or Claudia Allen at Smoljo 815-715-4845.


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Relativity – it's all about knowing your place
Relativity, along with Quantum Physics are used as proxies for impossible to understand science; they can be used to justify almost anything (1, 2). By the end of this unit, you will have an introductory understanding of the concept of special relativity, and how it relates to our prior studies.
The basic concept of relativity is simple enough; the speed of light is constant and nothing may go faster than it. Not difficult, right? Well the usual example to explain why such a simple concept is problematic is a thought experiment: Imagine a car that could travel near the speed of light (I want one!), then you turn on the headlights. Won't the light travelling out from the headlights go faster than the speed of light?
Yes? well then the speed of light isn't a limit.
No? well then velocity vector addition doesn't work.
Take your pick, but it seems like there are no good answers – either way things don't seem to work way they should.
Before we get too far into this unit, Here's the linking information that we were using: The Mystery of Dark Matter. You will want to check the video, and then perhaps play the game. You have the handout (if you've misplaced it, you can download the worksheets from the first link. Please ensure that you have done this work before you arrive back on day 1 of term 2.
Returning the our little thought experiment (near light speed car with the headlights on), the question reveals one of the issues we need to understand. What was the speed of the car measured against? If it were driving along a road on earth, and the speed was measured relative to the road, would the problem change if it were measured relative to someone flying in a helicopter in the opposite direction? What about if it were measured by an observer on the moon? Or by an observer in the car itself?
You can see the problem; each of these individuals would, assuming they determine themselves to be stationary, have a different answer to the question of the speed of the car, and as such would have a different answer to what the speed of the light from the headlights would be.
This is the first principle of relativity: There is no absolute/preferred frame of reference; all observers measurements are equally valid, but must compensate for the relative motion of other observers to determine their answers.
This can make for some very strange results; check out this video for a perspective from a stationary frame of reference mounted on the end of sword:
It looks a bit weird (but cool!). But the perspective of the point of the sword, with the human and the world swinging around it is just as valid a frame of reference than any other.
But what does this have to with driving at nearly the speed of light? Well that has a very complicated answer, and it has to do with time… and the statement "at the same time" – what does that mean?
More in the next post!
IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be having a second assessment outcome in the second week back – it will be your EPI. You need to be fully aware of the concepts of circular motion and inclined planes (banking turns).Explore posts in the same categories: Assessment, Relativity, Year 12
9 Comments on "Relativity – it's all about knowing your place"
April 11, 2012 at 6:57 PM
i wish they were doing this at HPSC 😦
i love this topic so much…
April 11, 2012 at 7:27 PM
Ahh, this topic is going to be interesting! 😛


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Identifying the Need for Boiler Repair
It may not be obvious right away that you need boiler repair, but when your system is malfunctioning, it will alert you in one way or another. In a commercial or industrial facility, the boiler is far larger and more complex than what you would find in a residential home.
Consult a technician if you suspect that your boiler needs repair.
Managing climate control in a large building or facility demands action. It is always best to be proactive in the event of an issue and to avoid massive system failures if at all possible. While it is not likely that you will be able to anticipate every issue that will occur, there are some steps that you can take to prevent excessive damage. Your budget will thank you later.
Signs Indicating Boiler Repair is Necessary
Below are some signs that indicate boiler repair is needed.
Odd Sounds
If your boiler is making odd noises that are rather apparent, then it is time to consider contacting a service technician. Your boiler should run smoothly and with very little noise if any at all. In fact, you really shouldn't hear it at all.
Poor Heat
One of the biggest indicators that something is wrong with your boiler is the heating function or lack thereof. If you notice that our boiler is not putting out comfortable heat, then there is likely a problem. Lack of heat can be especially problematic in colder environments and during the coldest times of the year.
Pooling Water
It's probably obviously that a boiler makes use of water to do its job, but excessive water or leaking is indicative of a problem with your system. If your boiler is causing puddles or dripping into other areas, call a technician at Alpha Energy Solutions. A leaking unit can lead to serious water and electrical damage; boiler repair is needed without delay.


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SharpyWarpyasked Jun 10, 2012 at 10:45am
HP LaserJet 1200
hp laserjet 1200 bottom orange light stays on
Hi, all. I have a HP laserjet 1200 that powers up and the bottom little orange light stays on. I picked this printer up from the local thrift store, it would not work for them and they let me have stuff like that to tinker with. I downloaded a user manual and the troubleshooting section does not even mention a code where the bottom orange light stays on but does show one with it blinking. My computer, which runs Linux Fedora 16 with a very recent kernel and has the drivers for this printer recognizes the printer and automatically installed the drivers. But when I submit a page for printing the printer does not respond and when I look at the printer queue nothing is there. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
This printer had an issue with the flat ribbon connector that goes from the formatter to the laser/scanner. If it did not make good contact with all positions at both locations you would get crazy errors. I would first remove the left side cover and look for the ribbon cable going to the top. With the power off unplug it and then reseat it back again. See if that solves the issue. If not remove the top cover and try the other end. Good Luck.
Thank you, that did the trick. I honestly thought it would not help but it did. I had to remove the top cover and reseat that one too. It printed a test page and then I sent another which it printed successfully. But now I'm having another problem in that it won't print a document properly through LibreOffice, but that's probably a Linux driver issue. Thanks again.
I changed to the Gutenprint drivers and now the printer works fine. For the benefit of future readers of this thread I'm using Fedora 16.
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Flood protection studies in two North-east towns could be approved by councillors next week.
Aberdeenshire Council has asked both the Formartine and Kincardine and Mearns area committees to give the go-ahead to two separate examinations in Ellon and Stonehaven.
In Stonehaven the study would focus on the coastal protection for the seaside town and cost £180,000.
They are part of a wider flood risk and coast protection programme of measures by the local authority.
Kincardine and Mearns could approve the funding for the investigation at a meeting on Tuesday.
Aberdeen-shire Council has already drawn up a £16 million flood prevention scheme in a bid to stop Stonehaven becoming the victim of another flood similar to 2009 and 2012 when the River Carron burst its banks.
The project seeks to cope with extreme flood events in the river and Glaslaw Burn but does not address the risk from coastal flooding.
Stephen Archer, director of infrastructure services at Aberdeenshire Council, said: "The costs in the programme of measures identified as to be funded for the 2018/2019 financial year are to be funded from the Flood Management allocation of £836,000 contained in the Revenue Budget for 2018/2019 as approved by Aberdeenshire Council on March 8.
"The costs in the programme of measures identified to be funded from Capital budget will be met from the £5,591,000 allocation for the 2018/2019 financial year from the Harbours, Coast & Flooding line in the Capital Plan also approved by Aberdeenshire Council on March 8.
"Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme costs are to be covered by the capital grant from the Scottish Government (80% funding) and the harbours, coast and flooding line in the capital plan (20% funding) covered in 2018/19 and 2019/20, as confirmed by finance department and previously reported to infrastructure service committee."
Meanwhile, councillors on the Formartine area committee will be asked to approve funding for battling flooding in the town.
The Ellon Flood Protection study will cost the local authority £80,000 to implement.
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