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An award-winning journalist, Ashlee has worn many hats in her career, one-woman-band, executive producer, anchor, reporter and morning traffic reporter. However, her main focus and passion is weather.
As a Weather Anchor Ashlee has seen the power and destruction of mother-nature up close and personal, reporting on ravaging wildfires, devastating floods, 100 car pile ups in the fog and the rare snow and ice storm on the Las Vegas Strip.
Ashlee graduated from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and is currently enrolled at Mississippi State University in the Geosciences program finishing her degree in Meteorology.
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Cole Hiestand, 10
Cole L. Hiestand, 10, of rural Wapakoneta, died at 12:40 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, following a courageous 15-month battle with aplastic anemia.
He was born Sept. 9, 2000, in Lima, the son of Carrie (Bowman) and Jonathan Hiestand, who survive in Wapakoneta.
Also surviving are a brother, Deakin Hiestand, at home; paternal grandparents, Cathy and Tom Hiestand, of Elida, maternal grandparents, Linda and Garry Bowman, of Wapakoneta; paternal great-grandmother, Margaret Close, of Castalia; an uncle, Chet Bowman; an aunt and uncle, Heather and Jim Clay; and 11 cousins.
Cole was a fifth-grader at the Wapakoneta Middle School, and had attended Cridersville Elementary School. He was a member of the Cridersville Cub Scouts. He enjoyed just being a boy, playing baseball, climbing trees, fishing, camping, riding four-wheelers, and his pet dogs.
A private graveside service will be in the Buckland Cemetery, with the Rev. Tom Shobe officiating.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home in Wapakoneta.
Contributions may be directed to the Dragonfly Foundation through the funeral home or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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With the 3-point shot, the Ignacio High School boys basketball team slammed the front door on the Pagosa Springs Pirates.
The Bobcats forgot to close all their doors, though.
Pagosas Garek Erskine scored 14 second-half points most of them on back-door cuts to soften up the otherwise staunch Bobcats defense, then Kain Lucero kicked back open the front entrance with three fourth-quarter 3s, and the No. 3-ranked Pirates (Class 3A) overcame a red-hot Ignacio first half to beat the No. 7-ranked Bobcats (Class 2A) 63-49 on Tuesday night at IHS.
They have a great player, and for three quarters we locked him down, IHS head coach Chris Valdez said of Lucero, whom he also called the best point guard in the state.
He doesnt care if its the end of the game or not, hes going to shoot the ball.
And make it.
Lucero led all scorers with 26 points. Behind him, Erskine scored 17.
We just need to finish games, Ignacios Kelton Richmond said. Played a great first quarter, an OK second quarter.
The Bobcats did plenty of shot-making of their own to start the game.
Behind a couple of Clayton Jefferson 3-pointers, Ignacio opened up an 18-10 lead by the end of the first quarter.
The run of 3s continued when Wyatt Hayes added a couple of his own, and so did Richmond. Adison Jones had one, too, and he topped the teams scoring chart with 15 points. Jefferson scored 14, and Richmond finished with nine.
Just got to be focused, Richmond said of hitting 3-pointers in transition.
At halftime, the Demons were 5 of 6 from beyond the arc and led the Pirates 30-26. Then, a door swung open, catching the Bobcats in mismatch after mismatch.
Erskine scored 10 of his 17 in the third quarter.
We get too relaxed and dont play as hard, Jones said of Ignacios second-half play.
Instead of staying home, the Bobcats defenders pulled too much toward the ball, leaving the backside open.
We just werent talking on defense, Richmond said.
And once the paint softened up, Lucero started pulling up. He couldnt miss, either, helping Pagosa Springs pull away from a 46-43 third quarter lead with 11 final-frame points.
For three quarters we were right with them, Valdez said. Were a better team than what we played in that last quarter.
When the two teams met at Pagosa Springs in December, the Pirates won 53-50.
With the loss, the Bobcats drop to 8-3, 2-0 in the Intermountain League. They will host Sargent at 4 p.m. Saturday.


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What you do when you drop a heavey object that will make alot of noise in a quiet place. You hummm a song and you go to catch what your dropping which makes it crash louder and rebound off of other objects then you move your feet out of the way that looks like a little "jump monkey boy jump" dance so your feet dont get squished by the objects that are crashing to the floor around you.
Buggeration when i was in the shower at 3am i did a drosingance....i knocked over the conditoner whilst trying to catch the shampoo they both fell to the floor so i sang a little song to try and hide the noise that sounds like it has woken the whole world.
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5 free Android security apps: Keep your smartphone safe
There's been much controversy over mobile OS security, especially where Android is concerned. With 47% of the smartphone market in Q4 of 2011, according to ABI Research, it's no wonder that Android is getting attention.
Its openness fuels adoption by smartphone manufacturers and wireless carriers, aids in mobile innovation, and helps bring more free apps. But some, like those who develop security apps, think its openness also makes it an easier target for malware writers and cybercriminals.
Android malware growth
Depending on where you go, you'll find varying stats on the amount of Android malware we've seen thus far. This is complicated by the fact that most of the information available about malware comes from security vendors, who obviously have a pony in the anti-malware race.
One thing they all agree on is that the amount of malware targeting Android has been growing. For instance, a report from Trend Micro (PDF) includes a chart that shows a large spike in the amount of total Android malware in 2011. Meanwhile, according to NQ Mobile , cases of malware increased from 4,781 cases in 2009 to 10,369 cases in 2010 and 22,600 cases in 2011. And according to Lookout, the likelihood of Americans encountering Android malware went from 1% in the beginning of 2011 to 4% by year's end.
But the vendors don't always agree. For example, at the end of January, Symantec announced that 13 apps in the Android Market contained malware. Other security vendors disagreed; Symantec later backtracked and said that the code it thought was malware was really from an aggressive ad network.
Meanwhile, Google has reported a 40% decrease in the number of potentially malicious downloads from the Android Market from the first to the second half of 2011. (Of course, Google is only accounting for the official Android Market, while the security vendors also scan third-party app markets and websites from around the world.)
In addition, Google recently announced an internal malware scanner called Bouncer that scans apps submitted to the Android Market. And if something does slip by Bouncer, Google can remove the Market listings for malware apps and even remotely remove them from devices.
Android malware in the wild
However, all these varying statistics and countermeasures don't mean that there isn't bad stuff out there.
For example, in the spring of 2011, Lookout identified a Trojan app called GGTracker that was distributed via malicious websites that mirrored the Android Market. Once downloaded it could sign the victim up to premium SMS subscription services without their permission, charging the user's wireless carrier account. And the DroidDream Trojan, discovered in March 2011, was found in more than 50 apps in the Android Market. It could gain root access to Android, steal data and install more malicious apps.
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Jan. 22, 2011
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - A week after suffering its worst loss in 18 years, the UC Santa Barbara women's basketball team took out their frustrations on Cal State Fullerton, and in doing so, etched their names in the program's history books.
With a week to let a 33-point loss marinate in their minds, the Gauchos came out blazing hot and destroyed Cal State Fullerton, 69-32 on Saturday afternoon at the Thunderdome.
The 32 points allowed are the 10th-fewest ever in school history; the 14 first-half points the Gauchos allowed are the sixth-fewest in the first half ever at UCSB; and the 18 second-half points count as the fifth fewest ever in program annals.
"That was better than I planned," said UCSB head coach Lindsay Gottlieb, whose team has won 36 in a row over CSUF. "I was really impressed with our defensive energy. That's what kicked started it. Then we got to run in transition and some really good things happened."
Santa Barbara (10-8 overall, 4-2 in the Big West) held the Titans to a meager 17.5 shooting percentage for the game and jumped out to a 33-2 lead. By the time Fullerton made it 33-4 at the 5:08 mark of the first half - the Titans' first field goal of the game - the Thunderdome crowd gave CSUF an ovation.
Melissa Zornig led the Gauchos with 15 points while Mekia Valentine had her sixth double-double of the season with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Every player in uniform on Saturday scored at least one basket.
"Practice wasn't too fun," Zornig said. "We picked it up. We realized (last week's performance) is not our team. From the start of the game, our starters set the tone of the game. That got us going.
"I still don't think our job is done. We got the frustration out. But we need to do that to every team in conference."
The 37-point victory marked the largest in the Gottlieb era and was UCSB's largest win since an 88-44 thumping of Cal State Northridge on Jan. 5, 2008.
Angelei Aguirre had six points, six rebounds, five assists and three steals for the Gauchos while Sweets Underwood added seven points and nine rebounds. As a team the Gauchos shot 51.9 percent from the floor.
UCSB outscored CSUF 26-2 in the paint, scored 25 points off 21 Titans turnovers and outrebounded Fullerton 46-31.
The Gauchos will host Blue-Green rival Cal Poly on Thursday for a 7 p.m. tip-off. All UCSB games are broadcast live on AM 990 and streaming live online online by clicking here with the pregame show starting a half-hour before tip-off.
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Check out reviews left by other students or leave your own review. You could win a free scholarship.Add your Review
Sara from Waupun, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
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Categories Comments Campus Safety
Great on safety!
Greek Life
Does not apply
Clubs and Activities
MPTC offer lots and lots!
Great for these types of students
MPTC is very accommodating. If you want to learn, MPTC is there to help you.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Veteran friendly!
Bang for the buck
You get what you put into it...I have decided to go on for my Bachelor's!
What to do for fun
MPTC has all sorts of clubs, programs and events. Lunch-n-Learn was one of my favorites.
Dorm Life
Does not apply
Tips for prospective students
Knowledge is power...dream your dreams!
In three sentences
Moraine Park Technical College opened my world to hope. I can be anything that I choose to be. MPTC has provided me with a means to allow my dreams to come true, and for that I thank you!
Andree' from Slinger, WI
Reviewer is A past student here.
2 of 7
Categories Comments In three sentences
Moraine Park is a great place to get started in college. The classes are small and the teachers go out of their way to help you succeed. They make it easy to make school fit around your schedule.
Krysta from West Bend, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
3 of 7
Categories Comments What to do for fun
There are a lot of different activities they have on all 3 campuses that any student of the college can go to!
Food and Dining
They have a cafeteria on campus and the food is made in front of you pretty much. The cook gives you a number and once your food is complete, she calls your number out and you go and pick it up on a tray!
Dorm Life
It's a tech school, so there are no dorms...You either stay living at home or move into an apartment nearby!
Tips for prospective students
You should always be on time to classes and show up every class, especially since most are 3 hours long - so you don't want to miss anything. If you're nice, polite and responsible, then your professors will be all those three things back to you also!
In three sentences
A few reasons why I love MPTC is because it is not confusing when trying to find your classes; they have signs and everything pointing you in the right direction. I also love my professors I currently have; they are crazy and so much fun! Another reason is because of the administrator for my program; she's there if I have a question and won't be rude to you at all - so she doesn't deserve any kind of rudeness pointed in her direction at all.
Samantha from Campbellsport, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 4 of 7
Categories Comments What to do for fun
Plenty of clubs and organizations to join!
Food and Dining
Pretty good food, although its expensive and greasy.
Academic Rigor
Every class is different, and every student is different. The rigor is extensive, but is attainable. Also, the teachers always feel free to help you out.
Tips for prospective students
Think about the types of classes you would prefer, whether online, teleconference, or traditional. These options are available for almost all classes, so you have a variety of choices to choose from regarding your classes and schedule.
In three sentences
The teachers stand out by going out of their way to help you out. Also, the class sizes are small so you get to know all of your classmates. MPTC is a smaller college, but the faculty goes above and beyond.
Heather from Beaver Dam, WI
Reviewer is A past student here.
5 of 7
Categories Comments Bang for the buck
It is so affordable and you still get a great education.
What to do for fun
At MPTC Beaver Dam, their is a GREAT frolfing course about a mile from campus. MPTC also does several events on campus with comedians, musicians and activity nights.
Food and Dining
There is delicious food in the cafeteria and also several great places to eat around campus.
Dorm Life
Because it is a tech college, there aren't any dorms on campus, but their are plenty of places to stay in the area.
Academic Rigor
I think MPTC is a very competitive school. They have all of the classes that any larger college would offer, but even though they are smaller, they still take the time to get to know each student and help them in whatever way possible.
Tips for prospective students
Don't be afraid to go back to school and ask a lot of questions. Make sure you visit the career center for help in figuring out what degree to enroll in. Make use of your academic adviser, because he/she is their to help you and help you succeed.
In three sentences
Moraine Park is such a wonderful tech college. All of the staff is very caring and helpful. They really want everyone to succeed and get their degree!
Justin from West Bend, WI
Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 7
Categories Comments Campus Safety
Ton's all three campuses have security.
Greek Life
Amazing the Phi Theta Kappa honors society is quick to offer admission to anyone with the required knowledge.
Great for these types of students
Any type. new, returning, seasoned any type can fit in here.
Bang for the buck
Bang for the buck id like to think its weel worth it.
What to do for fun
There are tons of clubs and groups you can join, the west bend campus has a disc golf course and tv. Fond Du lac campus has a entertainment center for students to unwind.
Food and Dining
All three campuses have a school restaurant only one is run by current culinary students that choose the menu weekly.
Dorm Life
Moraine Park doesn't have dorms but the towns they are located in offer several options for out of state people to reside.
Academic Rigor
The Rigor is what you make it out to be. If you put the time in and stay focused you'll be fine.
Tips for prospective students
Get Involved. Work hard ask for help when you need it and never feel ashamed to ask a question. Hard work and knowledge will pay off in the end.
In three sentences
Moraine Park in three sentences. I would describe Moraine Park Technical College as a family environment, with professors and instructors from the chosen field with real life experience and willingness to share their experiences and vast knowledge.
Jessica from Cedarburg, WI
Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 7 of 7
Categories Comments Great for these types of students
The school can transfer your credit tow a 4 year college if you plane on getting a high degree in your field.
Bang for the buck
The school will help you with the financial aid and can help you get money for it my working at the school.
Will enjoy being here
Ever day there is something new going on at the school and make new friend that like the same things you do.
Will learn a lot
You will learn a lot here at this school for Ex. I will be going in to the construction field they let you learn by building a house.


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PbP gaming is different from table top. Due to it's slow pace it has many advantages. Those of us that are truly enjoying it are proud of our writing and the stories we will help develop with our character interactions.
Often the rolling of dice is just an extension of that.
If you can put together a decent application and role-play in the IC threads, you have an equal chance getting in.
If you are a Computer RPG player at heart and do not enjoy writing, you might find this is not for you. The 3 weeks of IC action can help you decide if you like it or not.


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I stumbled upon this short tutorial from Veerle, and it inspired me to create and publish template Photoshop file producing similar effect.
Thanks to Veerle for the idea! Another small touch that I added to my PSD file is slightly distorted edges of images (made with vector mask, not pixels, so will work well even for very large photos).
Here is sample before and after images. Enjoy!
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Paul Baker joined Wilkinson Eyre Architects in 1990. He was promoted to Associate in 1997 and has been a Director since 1999. He has over twenty five years architectural experience across a very broad spectrum of building types. Since 1995 he has headed an arts-based team working on both projects and numerous competition entries. Recent projects include the Singapore Gardens by the Bay, won in an international design competition and featuring two cooled conservatories a total area under glass in excess of 16000m2. Other projects include the Alpine House and an extension to the Jodrell Laboratory at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Paul was also involved in a series of projects for the Science Museum, including the recent designs for the ' Museum of the Future'. Past works at the Museum includes the award-winning Challenge of Materials Gallery, the Making of the Modern World Gallery, and The Wellcome Wing.


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Moody Bible Institute is an incredible school. I have been challenged and grown in so many ways, and the community has been so awesome. Moody provides a quality…
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When you enter the campus of Moody, you will walk out four years later a completely different person. Armored with the knowledge of God, and of the world and its…
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Again, I am currently at the Moody-Spokane campus and am completely in love with the atmosphere, the people, and the teaching. Expect to be challenged to grow when/if you come here. You're going to get beat up mentally in a benevolent way as a well-driven nail for the Word of God. The analogy of a well-driven nail is what one of Moody professors compares Moody's students to. If you look at the top of a well-driven nail... you'll realize that the nail is not... nice and polished. The nail has undergone a hammer smashing its head into a wooden plank. The nail is beat up. However, the nail isn't going to go anywhere either. That is what Moody does to you. It will help you be built on the solid foundation of Christ. Moody will challenge you in the classroom and outside of the classroom and help you grow into that well-driven nail. A man/woman of God.Read More


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ChemSpider invests in high-performance web servicesPosted by: Jon Steele in ChemSpider Services, How ChemSpider Runs, Open PHACTS
As the ChemSpider content and data mappings have continued to expand, the demands on our web services have increased dramatically. With the popularity of the site continuing to increase we anticipate even heavier usage of our web services. This is true for our involvement with the Open PHACTS project as well as from a number of software packages served up by analytical instrument vendors, especially in the mass spectrometry domain. Because of the increasing load on our systems, we have taken steps to prevent us from outgrowing our existing infrastructure and have implemented a new scalable, future-proof web services offering that your applications can rely upon.
Continual availability and business continuity for subscribers and academics
We have reinvented our web service infrastructure using Microsoft SQL Server replication technology in order to maintain multiple copies of the ChemSpider database. As a result all system resources are dedicated purely to web services with no background tasks running to affect the performance. Also, the databases are read-only which results in database lock contention being completely eliminated.
A standalone and scalable web service establishment for faster response times
The ChemSpider servers run on the VMWare virtualization platform which allows us to scale out the hardware by assigning more resources as required. In the future we can easily provide a consistently high-performance service even as usage further increases.
Over 1/4 million calls in the first 18 hours
Although ChemSpider web services are fast becoming a priority for us, we are still dedicated to ensuring the website experience is optimal. The changes we have implemented will reduce traffic to the website so you should already have noticed improvements in website performance and reliability.
Some examples of implementations of ChemSpider web service usage can be found here.
Access to the ChemSpider API is free to academic users; for commercial use please contact us at chemspider-at-rsc.org.


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DAWG is the role-playing game that lets you unleash the full canine experience. Here you can learn what it truly is to be the pinnacle of evolution that is dog. That's right - DAWG is an exciting, fast-paced game where the players take on the roles of canines of all breeds and any attitudes, from the scruffy junkyard mutt to the snooty pedigreed poodle.
This 5-page adventure utilizes the DAWG the RPG rules system and is designed for two or more Dawg characters. This adventure takes DAWG: the RPG back to the Victorian era, where noblemen traveled the world in hopes of finding vast fortunes and an aura of mystery permeated the most remote places. Egypt holds the fascination of many young minds in England as Lord Carnarvon's discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb led to a fervor for Egyptian artifacts. Journey to the far sands of Egypt, near Tutankhamen's tomb and what remains to be discovered there!
Note: The Terrifying Tomb of Ankhatton was originally published in Knights of the Dinner Table #169, and print copies are still available.
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i absolutely love bluefield state college. i get a quality education from teachers who care here.i couldn't imagine going anywhere else.
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In a nutshell I would recommend Bluefield State College to anyone in WV looking to further their education. The general concern, care, and support that the faculty and staff provide for the students is unquestionable. The experience that I have had at Bluefield State College has made me know for sure this is my college to stay.Read More
Bluefield State College makes every student feel welcome. The professors enjoy helping and seeing their students strive. The college is affordable for all with several great majors to chose from.Read More
Its very affordable with quality degree programs. The class sizes are small enough to make sure everyone gets the attention needed. They are always improving.Read More
Located in the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. Bluefield State offers many fields of study. The professors and staff are very friendly and work with each student to make the most of the education experience.Read More
I give Bluefield State College a thumbs up. They aren't equipped with the best stuff, but they get the job done. All the staff is very helpful.Read More
Bluefield State maybe small in size, but it doesn't lack anything when it comes to academics. Everyone is very friendly and the teachers even take the time out to get to know you personally. No matter what your question, comment, or concern is, one of the friendly members of the Bluefield Blue Devils will help you out.Read More
The college is wonderful and the teachers are respectable and well learned. The campus is well-maintained and gorgeous in any season. The students are all friendly and all seem happy to attend the college.Read More
I had a rough start, the school had to replace two of my professors because they quit. I ended up taking one course on-line, and am still learning how to use the computer. I was not awareof the total cost up front, so I am trying to find extra funding for school.Read More
Bluefield State College is nationally accredited in over 14 major degree programs, and offers an outstanding and affordable academic experience. BSC, an historically black college, was built in 1895, which makes it the most historically rich and diversified school in West Virginia. I am very proud to be a future graduate from this wonderful college!Read More
This is a small college so you won't be lost in the shuffle. My professors get to know me and it's easier to get help if you need it.Read More


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So it appears that we might finally know what form this hardware will take. Eurogamer are claiming a number of sources have revealed to them that the system will be a handheld first which will then connect to the TV for play at home. The system will be cartridge based with power provided by the Tegra mobile chip that Nvidia make.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016- ... ontrollers
I certainly didn't see the priorities being this way around, so far everything seemed to point towards a home console that you could then take on the move. I suppose though that this way around you get around the issue of games looking worse on the move or having a really expensive system which can do both or a system split into two parts.


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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois transit advocates are proposing a plan to fix the state's deteriorating roads through a new tax that would raise the price at the gas pump, The Associated Press has learned.
The Transportation for Illinois Coalition says the $800-million-dollar-a-year plan is necessary to get a toehold on needed repairs to roads, bridges and rails.
The influential group is pushing legislation to replace the current 19-cents-a-gallon motor fuel tax with a 9.5 percent wholesale tax. It would add about 14 cents to today's price of a gallon of gas.
Coalition co-chairman Doug Whitley laid out the plan for the AP in advance of making it public.
The proposal would also increase vehicle licensing fees.
Bill Fleishli of the Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association says the fuel tax would hurt business.
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*Disclosure: I did receive a Visa gift card in conjunction with this giveaway. Opinions are my own.


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I'm not a sexist; I'm a realist responds to one of the readers who weighed in with their own viewpoints on the subject of the heavy curriculum that is par for the course in a Bais Yaakov high school. (See Chronicles 12-23-2011 and 1-13-2012)
Dear Rachel, I'm "the realist" who wrote the letter regarding my BY education (or lack thereof). I think that everyone responding had great points — even those who didn't agree with me, like the grandmother from Europe and the wife who found her knowledge of halacha useful in her kitchen. I must, however, take issue with one responder who is under the assumption that in today's times girls can learn all the wonderful skills of running a home from their mother.
The following is my response to "Proud husband of a BY graduate."
You ask, "Does this girl have parents?" Yes, this girl has parents, and not just any parents. The parents I grew up with are community role models. My father is a respected rabbi, askan and a talmid chacham in his community. My mother, who is ALWAYS involved in some sort of chesed, davens three times a day, completes tehillim numerous times and is a role model to many women.
The kitchen in their home is in compliance with every possible chumrah. Their kashrus standard is par excellence, and their Shabbos table is never devoid of guests, many not yet completely observant and look to my parents for guidance.
So, yes, Proud Husband of a BY Grad, I have parents almost any BY girl would be envious of — at first glance.
Here's the catch: Being great people in their own right does not make them effective at parenting. Why didn't I learn how to cook from a mother who is a great cook herself? Simple. I wasn't allowed in the kitchen. Whether it was because my mother was afraid I'd make a mess or treifen things up is irrelevant at this point. When I got married I didn't even know how to make something as simple as rice. The only time I was permitted, or more like required, to be in the kitchen was to dry dishes on motzei Shabbos.
I even had school lunches packed for me throughout high school. All my classmates envied my lunches, while to me they represented being stifled and deprived of practicing my creativity in the kitchen. No one could understand why I constantly gave away my lunches. Whereas my friends craved my irresistible sandwiches made with fresh home-baked bread, I hankered for those cans of tuna and peaches my friends threw in their knapsacks as they ran for the bus.
My mother would also mend all of our clothes; her skill at the sewing machine was impeccable. But if you believe that while my friends had to schlep to a seamstress to get simple things like hems fixed my mother was giving me sewing lessons, think again. She was too busy making shidduchim or helping out this one or that one.
Cleaning skills? A cleaning lady took care of the household cleaning chores, while the washer and dryer took care of our clothing and I had the honor of folding all the laundry (that is, until I got older and refused to do it any longer). I was appointed with the task of putting away the laundry where it belonged, but this was no skill. For me it was nothing but a robotic chore. Anyone can learn to fold laundry and to put it away.
Communication skills? When my parents communicated with one another (I'm pretty certain they must have at some point or other), I wasn't around. Whether it was because they communed behind closed doors or because I was preoccupied with other things doesn't really matter. The end result is the same: I learned very little communication skills by watching my parents.
If you're wondering about their communication with me, all I can say is "What communication?" My early years were spent being dictated to, and in my later years I fought and rebelled against their orders. Needles to say, effective communication cannot be learned that way.
They were great, though, with people outside our home. My father is a great orator who can give great presentations in both secular subjects as well as Torah matters, and my mother gives beautiful shiurim that many women in the community attend.
So I did learn how to communicate beautifully with strangers but learned nothing about how to communicate with people who count the most in my life: my husband and children. People love and respect my parents, and I don't mean to denigrate them, just to make the argument that an amazingly talented person may not necessarily be capable of transmitting all those wonderful qualities to his or her children.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Now 72 years old, Jack Nicklaus jokes that he can't remember what happened yesterday.
Yet he's never forgotten what it was like to hit the most famous shots of his illustrious career.
''I can still feel it, it feels the same,'' he said Monday at a charity luncheon affiliated with the Memorial Tournament, which he founded and hosts. ''You can still feel the shot, the way it came off your hands, 30 or 40 years later. I still have that same feeling. I haven't matched it lately. I do know that feeling, though. And it's kind of fun to know what it feels like in golf.''
The years have not dimmed the sweet spot he hit on the 1-iron that he drilled through the wind and off the pin at 17 to take the 1972 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, or the 5-iron with a slight draw at 16 that helped him win the 1986 Masters at age 46.
Nicklaus, who helped raise $275,000 at the luncheon for Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, appeared with the defending Memorial Tournament winner, Steve Stricker, and two-time U.S. Open champion and golf analyst, Andy North.
Even though he no longer plays much golf – he said his five kids and 22 grandchildren all lead busy lives and don't usually have time – Nicklaus said he hasn't forgotten his signature shots.
Funny, he said, how many of them were 1-irons. There was the shot at Pebble Beach that helped him hold off Bruce Crampton. There was also another 1-iron at Augusta National, with Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller pressuring him, that led to his Masters victory in 1975.
Stricker remains impressed by the 5-iron that Nicklaus carved into the back-left pin placement on Sunday at the '86 Masters.
''I still can't get over that shot,'' Stricker said. ''I know you've hit a ton of great shots over the years, but that's not an easy pin, first of all. One little flick over there, and you're in the water.''
With some embarrassment, Nicklaus said that shot was memorable because of his reaction to it.
''On that particular shot, I made probably the cockiest remark I've ever made in my life on a golf course,'' he said. ''It was 175 yards and a 5-iron that I had to take a little off of, but I hit it exactly the way I wanted to hit it. I hit it just to the right of the flag, with a slight draw. I hit the shot, and I knew where it was. I reached down to pick up my tee and (son) Jackie, who was caddying for me, said, 'Be right!' I said, 'It is.'''
To loud laughter, he added, ''That remark can get you in a lot of trouble when the ball's still in the air.''
North said all of those shots are memorable, but it was much shorter ones that made them so.
''When I think of Jack Nicklaus, I think of (those) and 100,000 8-footers he made when he needed to make them,'' he said.
Bubba Watson's hooked wedge shot from the trees right of the 10th fairway in a playoff at this year's Masters ranks with the greatest shots of all time, Nicklaus said. In trouble off the tee, Watson had to hit an incredible shot to just stay alive in his two-man showdown with Louis Oosthuizen.
Watson's dramatic shot landed on the green and spun within range of an easy two-putt par that gave him his first major-championship victory.
Nicklaus said it was hard to even imagine the difficulty of the wedge shot.
''I'd never been where he was,'' he cracked.
But it was the creativity that Watson showed that made it so memorable.
''When you're playing a hook it usually takes off,'' Nicklaus said. ''But that ball danced like it had a lot of backspin on it. I saw that ball hit the green, and I said, 'Wow.' That was something. Not only did he play the shot, but he played the shot and ended up with control at the end of the shot – which I thought was the amazing part. That will go down as one of the great shots ever played in the game.''
North added, ''People will remember that shot that Bubba hit forever.''
Nicklaus said that making such shots under duress is what separates great players from the rest.
''That's what you play for,'' he said. ''The good players are always able to produce those shots when they have to produce them. Watson produced that shot when he had to produce it.
''Those are the ones you remember.''


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I have to give credit to Donna-FFW, from "My Tasty Treasures" for inspiring me to bake this recipe for my family. I made a few changes-- instead of a cake, I grabbed my giant muffin pan. I ended up doubling the batter, so make six muffins. It's a good thing that I did, because my husband and son were sniffing the air and getting very anxious to eat these treats.
I'm not kidding when I say that my husband was staring at me as I grabbed each muffin to put on the cooling rack. He waited a total of sixty seconds, before grabbing one and slathering on butter. Just the thought of photographing his prized muffin was met with a glare.
These are very good, and super easy to make. I posted my recipe version with a doubling of ingredients for the topping-- it was that good!


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Saturday, March 13, 2010
2 Comments:
- Dunk said...
yeah, i was kinda skeptical about it until i actually watched. It was funny. It is what is...
- Brendon David said...
Very well written article. I was curious to hear what people like Steve Harvey had to say about Freaknik: The Musical. Interesting that you totally understood what he was saying, BUT...then you watched it and were entertained.
Though I totally heard Steve Harvey and whatnot, but they have to take into consideration that the entire movie is SATIRE and intentionally waaaaaay over the top. Just like most black people don't talk or act like Big Uzi or Freaknik, most white people don't talk or act like Brad and Chad. It's supposed to be over the top...like stand up comedy.
At any rate, thanks for the great article.
BTW, here is my article about the premiere party that jumped off in Hollywood. http://ow.ly/1l8VM
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Four bags contain a large number of 1s, 3s, 5s and 7s. Pick any ten numbers from the bags above so that their total is 37.
On the graph there are 28 marked points. These points all mark the vertices (corners) of eight hidden squares. Can you find the eight hidden squares?
An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.
Find at least one way to put in some operation signs (+ - x ÷) to make these digits come to 100.
Do you know a quick way to check if a number is a multiple of two? How about three, four or six?
What can you say about the child who will be first on the playground tomorrow morning at breaktime in your school?


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Let's see, should we stay home, take care of business and maybe pay the bills, or load some supplies and cross the state to volunteer our time in a friend's residential garage? This "no-brainer" began with one of them new-fangled electronic letters. The message came out of Livermore, California, from my friend, Sam Strube. Sam and his brothers, John and Matt, are all avid hot rodders and each of them have built a good handful of cars over the years. Like many of us, their interest was sparked by their father's influence.
In Sam's own words, the aforementioned electronic letter went on to say, "I've been wanting to talk to you about an idea I have. See, back around 1973, my parents were putting our Model A coupe together—it's the one that I have now. There was a local hotshot woodgrain guy in town, but Mom and Dad were budget-builders and they enjoyed doing their own work. They knew they wanted wood-grained garnish moldings, so Mom got some sponges and an antiquing kit and did the job herself."
Sam continues, "Dad sold the coupe in 1990, and died in 1995. Fifteen years after Dad sold it, I found it on eBay! I brought it back home, untouched, almost like it was when he sold it—except the garnish moldings had been painted right over Mom's woodgrain. So, I had this idea to ask Mom if she would redo them for me. Since the car is a keeper, I'd love to have her redo them. But, she would need some guidance. Do you ever do seminars on that sort of thing? I think it would make a good story."
Well, being the sentimental sucker that I tend to be, I thought it would make a good story too. And in a previous life, I actually had thrown a seminar on the subject. It was more like a party at the paint store where I worked at the time, but we did demonstrate an easy graining technique, along with a hands-on how-to on flame jobs (and even "van craze" Saran Wrap murals in the warehouse that night), but back to woodgraining. In our area during the '70s it was considered to be a "lost art" and there were only a few guys to go to for it. Since then, however, a whole new crop of graining gurus have emerged, and with the added benefit of today's modern automotive paint materials, such as PPG's Envirobase, the new kids have elevated the once-lost art form to a higher-than-ever level—while pretty much leaving yours truly in the overspray.
It had been a while since anyone had asked for a woodgrain job, or even a few tips on the subject like what we're just about to share. Now realizing that we're not all experienced in the ways of auto refinishing with state-of-the-art waterborne technology, let's for the sake of simplicity revert back to the ol' standby '70s method, which I learned during my apprenticeship at McPeak Painting & Pinstriping in Riverside, California. Over his 56 years in the sign painting, pinstriping, and custom painting trades, Richard McPeak has mentored many an up-and-coming artist—a good number of whom have gone on to use and share the techniques that he pioneered. McPeak has since developed a new approach to woodgraining, which so far he's reluctant to divulge, so once again we'll go with what we know.


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The success of the New Heights 17U team this summer has never about one player or superstars of any kind. This week at the Adidas Super 64 in Las Vegas was no different as the club reached its second straight major tournament's televised final.
"We are going up against the best of the best," New Heights coach Jerel Cokley said. "Every game is against kids committed to the Big East, ACC, to the Big 12, to the Pac 12. For our kids to step up and embrace that challenge every single time and now have those high caliber guys shows you what we are really made of."
His team made it through grueling quarterfinal and semifinal wins over the Eric Gordon All Stars (Ind.) and the Mass Rivals (Mass.) to reach the title game of the Adidas Super 64 Sunday against the Michigan Mustangs, which was televised live on the CBS Sports Network. New Heights ultimately fell, 84-71, but the showing was a fantastic end to the July live recruiting period for a group that also made the final of the Adidas Invitational in Indianapolis earlier this month.
"Just like Indianapolis, every game that we had in Vegas it was someone different who stepped up to get us over the hunp and carry us offensively," said Cokley, an assistant at Christ the King.
Against the Eric Gordon All Stars, it was Christ the King point guard Malik Harmon stepping in for Tyler Wilson, who also missed the finals with an eye injury. Stepinac's Josh James scored over 20 points and Pathways' Jordan Washington was a "beast" in the paint.
It didn't get easier in the semifinals as the Mass Rivals led big at the half. New Heights buckled down defensively, especially Curtis forward Hassan Martin, the team's most highly recruited player, and George Mason-bound Jalen Jenkins on top-ranked 2014 prospect Noah Vonleh. Mass Rivals scored just 13 second-half points and New Heights rode Washington to victory.
"He willed us to win that game," Cokley said.
The defense didn't carry over into the title game as New Heights fell behind again and couldn't contain the Division I-bound backcourt of Monte Morris (Iowa State) and MVP Derrick Walton (Michigan), who had 16 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds. New Heights pulled as close as four on multiple occasions and were within two at one point after falling behind by 16, but the Mustangs made free throws down the stretch and they couldn't capitalize on their opportunities.
Washington led New Heights with 14 points and 11 rebounds and Jenkins added 10 points and 14 boards. James and Jenkins were named to the all-tournament team.
"Hats off to them, but I'm still proud of my guys," Cokley said. "They will always be champions."


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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Federal authorities say a jail inmate who supports the Islamic State group is accused of plotting to kill an 80-year-old federal judge in Florida.
A grand jury on Wednesday indicted 39-year-old Jason Jerome Springer on a charge of threatening to assault or kill U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Kovachevich.
The Tampa Bay Times (http://bit.ly/2oqrMa2 ) reports Springer was awaiting trial on a gun violation when he told other inmates he wanted to kill Kovachevich, and would do so if released.
Court documents say Springer mentioned flying an "explosive-packed drone" into her office and tried to learn her home address.
An inquiry began in February when an inmate reported Springer had prayed for Kovachevich's death.
Prosecutors say social media postings indicate he's sympathetic to the terrorist group.
An attorney for Springer isn't listed.
Information from: Tampa Bay Times (St. Petersburg, Fla.), http://www.tampabay.com.


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Thirteen UH faculty receive Regents' Medal for Excellence in TeachingUniversity of Hawaiʻi
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Public Information Officer, External Affairs and University Relations
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Posted: Aug 31, 2009
HONOLULU – Thirteen University of Hawaiʻi faculty members have been selected as recipients of the Regents' Medal for Excellence in Teaching. This award recognizes faculty who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity, and personal values beneficial to students.
David L. Callies is a professor in the William S. Richardson School of Law at UH Mānoa. A preeminent scholar, teacher and leader in the legal academy, he is the author or co-author of 17 books, 75 articles and numerous legal education publications, papers and presentations. Callies is a demanding and uncompromisingly energetic teacher. He often talks about the fantastic potential UH law students have and how to make the most of their experiences at the school. Despite his busy schedule, he is available to answer questions regarding class materials and offer advice. A colleague observed that while Callies may act curmudgeon at times, he is in fact caring, committed, and often very humorous.
Diane Caulfield is a professor at Honolulu Community College. For many years, she has demonstrated her commitment to the college and its students in a variety of roles–counselor, instructor and division chairperson. She was commended for her ability to help students achieve their career goals, while heightening their confidence and self-esteem. In human service classes, her carefully planned lessons allow students to not only comprehend the material, but to also relate it to their personal experiences. Caulfield is noted for her willingness to "always be there" to offer guidance and is a thoughtful individual with a kind heart who shows genuine compassion for her students.
Sang Yee Cheon is an assistant professor in East Asian Languages and Literatures at UH Mānoa. Cheon developed course materials for advanced level Korean language, enlarging the student enrollment. She advises undergraduate students, participates in academic conferences, serves as a committee member on academic associations, publishes regularly and introduces Korean culture to the broader public. She single-handedly envisioned, formulated and structured the BA Flagship Program in Korean, developed its curricula and recruited its students. Cheon creates a friendly atmosphere in her classes and is one of the most popular and respected teachers in the department.
John Constantino is an assistant professor and counselor in student services at Kauaʻi Community College. He is a true asset to the college and enthusiastically advocates on behalf of students. He listens attentively to each student, provides comprehensive service and designs a clear educational plan to help students achieve their goals. Many of the students he has mentored have become confident and successful members of the community. Constantino is a compassionate counselor who goes above and beyond his role as an academic advisor and continuously finds ways to fulfill student needs.
Michele Ebersole is an associate professor of education at UH Hilo. She is an outstanding role model who inspires students to do their best, while displaying the professional demeanor and personal warmth that characterize the most effective and engaging teachers. Students identify with Ebersole because she is youthful, personable and articulate, but they also admire her dedication, competence and dignity. She takes time to ensure students' needs are met and their questions answered, provides extensive feedback and lets them know she genuinely cares. Her students describe her as sensitive, warm and an exemplary scholar. Ebersole embodies for them the qualities of the teacher they would like to be someday.
James Henry in an associate professor in the department of English at UH Mānoa. His contributions as a key leader of the English department's composition and rhetoric program are manifold. He developed an English 100 mentoring program that raised the success rates of freshmen and provided valuable instructional experience and financial support for the mentors. Henry's teaching is characterized by five features: ongoing self-reflection on students' work, making each class a learning community, comprehensive and effective use of digital resources, frequent use of conferences to individualize instruction and extensive use of place-based learning. His patience, encouragement and enthusiasm enable every willing student to achieve success.
Krista Hiser is an assistant professor of English at Kapiʻolani Community College. Hiser works primarily with students in developmental English classes and her dedication and encouragement is particularly important to their success. She herself says that she teaches, "so that students can live the richest, deepest, most reflective version of whatever life's path unfolds for them." Teaching students to make wise choices, supporting this development with unconditional love, and building on a sound theory of learning, Hiser uses multiple strategies to promote and assess student learning. Her students praise her for being a knowledgeable, devoted and excellent teacher that always has something positive to say.
Franklin Kudo is an assistant professor of accounting at UH West Oʻahu. He demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a dedication to his students that make him an outstanding instructor and excellent role model. Kudo draws from his years of experience working in the private sector using real-world examples to inspire and educate his students. Kudo understands the students' needs and daily struggles, and he is always available to provide assistance. He is passionate about helping students achieve their potential. Kudo is also the co-advisor to the UH West Oʻahu Accounting Club and is an active faculty member outside of the classroom.
Ross Langston is an instructor in anatomy and physiology at Windward Community College. His students say he is "an amazing instructor" who is knowledgeable on a wide range of areas and displays a humble, easy-going and student-centered style of teaching. Langston constantly makes extra effort so students have a clear and thorough understanding of the material. He has set up mini-experiments, found web sources of animations on physiology to watch and planned quiz show-like set ups for exam practice. He communicates well with all the students and offers them as much additional help as they need. Langston is constantly an impressive, approachable and engaging instructor who does it all with such natural ability.
Laura Lees is an instructor in English at Maui Community College. She is deeply passionate about teaching and gives confidence to all of her students by empowering them and creating an atmosphere of enjoyable learning. Lees excels with students with developmental needs and finds both innovative and effective strategies to help them be successful in her class and in their overall college experience. She believes that all students have strengths and talents and her role is to provide the guidance in facilitating and accentuating those traits to achieve success, both personally and professionally. Lees truly exemplifies the qualities of an educator that lives and breathes excitement, intelligence and integrity.
Shelley Ota is a professor of accounting at Leeward Community College. She looks for ways to engage students in the learning process, including hands-on activities. Ota once used Lego kits to demonstrate the accounting concept of costing the manufacturing process, and she also makes the material relevant by providing connections to real-world events. She is an effective teacher who helps students reach their academic goals and is a role model for other faculty to become better teachers. Ota has been and continues to be an exceptional teacher, strong mentor, encouraging leader and an advocate for business students at Leeward Community College.
V. Amarjit Singh is a professor in civil and environmental engineering at UH Mānoa. Singh believes that learning has to be pleasant and pleasurable. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the civil engineering department and cross-listed courses with the law school. Singh instills the valuable lesson of how an innovative idea can become a reality in the engineering profession and what can cause ideas to fail. He facilitates "out-of-the-box" thinking and inspires his students to become the quality engineers we will need to remake Hawaiʻi's future. One of his students said that Singh is "a fine example of a compassionate, genuine and caring man."
Taupouri Tangaro is the assistant professor and department chair of Hawaiian life styles and humanities at Hawaiʻi Community College. He is a powerful mentor to students of all ages. Tangaro inspires them through creativity, sensitivity, gentle humor, innovation and a deep, profound sense of purpose. He is a master dancer, chanter, songwriter and teacher. The educational philosophy and method that he developed to challenge and stimulate students is quite distinctive. Tangaro fosters engagement through education of the Hawaiian cultural perspective on place, on the environmental elements and finally on the role of human beings in that environment.
These individuals will be recognized for their achievements along with other UH award recipients at the annual Convocation ceremony to be held September 15, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at Kennedy Theatre on the UH Mānoa campus. The ceremony is open to the public at no charge, and no reservations are needed. For more information on the awards ceremony, visit http://www.hawaii.edu/about/awards.


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Looking for a new beauty look? Take a cue from the ladies at the 2013 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Alexa Chung.
These three beauties all showed up on the red carpet sporting thick eye liner, flawless skin, and gorgeous crimson lipstick.
Want to recreate it? #Obviously. Here's what you need:
1. Foundation to create the perfect looking complexion. We like L'Oréal True Match Super Blendable Makeup, $10, ulta.com. Spread this formula (in your shade, of course) all over your face and down onto your neck (and chest, if you're wearing something low cut) to avoid any lines of demarcation.
2. Black eye liner—liquid or pencil. Try CoverGirl Liquiline Blast Eyeliner in Blackfire, $9, drugstore.com or Physicians Formula Eye Booster Eye Booster 2 in 1 Lash Boosting Eyeliner + Serum Ultra Black, $8, walgreens.com, depending on which one you're more comfortable applying. Start at the inner corner of your eye and work your way to the outer corner, using one sweeping motion. If you hand is a little shaky, rest your elbow on the table to steady it.
3. Soft pink blush, but only a little. Swipe on Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush in In Love, $43, chanel.com. The key is to not look like you're wearing a ton, just a subtle hint of color to make your cheeks lightly flushed.
4. Red Lipstick. We like Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance 12-hour Lipstick in Fierce, $26, tartecosmetics.com. To put it on precisely, use a lip brush to apply it, and go for a long-wearing formula like this one so that it won't come off when you take a sip of your cocktail—or kiss your man.
What do you think of this award-winning look? And will you be wearing it this Valentine's Day?
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A bid of $1,330 was good enough to buy a Santa Claus, sleigh and four reindeer that once brought holiday cheer from atop the Flint City Hall.
Winning bidder Melodee Mabbitt tells The Flint Journal she pooled money from about a dozen people to buy the decorations. She says she wants to keep Santa Claus in Flint, and have him put back on City Hall again this Christmas season.
The display was up for online auction Tuesday, and the top price came after 99 bids that started at $5.
The cash-strapped city's finances are being run by a state-appointed emergency manager, and Flint has recently been selling off unneeded items.
Despite the Santa sale, Flint still had planned to get into the holiday spirit this year with Christmas lights.
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Delphinus capensis
|Scope: Global
Language: English
|Scientific Name:
|Delphinus capensis Gray, 1828
Common Name(s):
Delphinus bairdii Dall, 1873
Delphinus tropicalis Van Bree, 1971
|Taxonomic Notes:
|Some researchers consider the geographic form of the lLng-beaked Common Dolphin in the Indo-Pacific with an exceptionally long beak to be a separate species, D. tropicalis (e.g., Van Bree and Gallagher 1978; Rice 1998). However, a recent morphometric study has suggested that it is probably a subspecies of D. capensis (Jefferson and Van Waerebeek 2002). If the latter view is correct (and most current data seem to support it), there would be two subspecies, D. c. capensis in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and D. c. tropicalis in the Indo-Pacific.
|Red List Category & Criteria:
|Data Deficient ver 3.1
|Year Published:
|Date Assessed:
|Hammond, P.S., Bearzi, G., Bjørge, A., Forney, K., Karczmarski, L., Kasuya, T., Perrin, W.F., Scott, M.D., Wang, J.Y., Wells, R.S. & Wilson, B.
|Rojas-Bracho, L. & Smith, B.D. (Cetacean Red List Authority)
Although the species is widespread and its aggregate abundance probably numbers in the high tens or low hundreds of thousands, in several areas (most notably West Africa, the east and west coasts of South America and East Asia) there are known incidental and directed takes of unknown, but possibly large, magnitude, making it difficult to make a reliable assessment of the impact on the species. Therefore, the Long-beaked Common Dolphin is listed as Data Deficient
|Previously published Red List assessments:
|Range Description:
|Long-beaked common dolphins generally occur within about 180 km of the coast. The overall distribution of this species remains imperfectly known, because until 1994, all common dolphins around the world were classified as a single species: D. delphis (Heyning and Perrin 1994).
There are two subspecies recognized:
D. c. capensis – This subspecies appears to be found in distinct areas and apparently-disjunct subpopulations are known from the east coast of South America, West Africa, southern Japan, Korea and northern Taiwan (and possibly China), central California to southern Mexico, Peru, and South Africa.
D. c. tropicalis – This subspecies ranges in the Indo-Pacific from at least the Red Sea/Somalia to western Taiwan/southern China and Indonesia, and including the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Thailand (Jefferson and Van Waerebeek 2002).
|Countries occurrence:
Native:Argentina; Brazil; Chile; China; Côte d'Ivoire; Djibouti; Egypt; Eritrea; Gabon; Guyana; Hong Kong; India; Indonesia; Iran, Islamic Republic of; Japan; Korea, Democratic People's Republic of; Korea, Republic of; Kuwait; Madagascar; Malaysia; Mauritania; Mexico (Baja California, Sinaloa, Sonora); New Zealand; Oman; Pakistan; Peru; Saudi Arabia; Senegal; South Africa; Sri Lanka; Sudan; Suriname; Taiwan, Province of China; Thailand; United Arab Emirates; United States (California); Uruguay; Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of; Viet Nam; Western Sahara; Yemen
|FAO Marine Fishing Areas:
Atlantic – southwest; Atlantic – southeast; Atlantic – northwest; Atlantic – northeast; Atlantic – western central; Atlantic – eastern central; Indian Ocean – eastern; Indian Ocean – western; Pacific – southwest; Pacific – northwest; Pacific – eastern central; Pacific – western central; Pacific – southeast
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|There are no estimates of global abundance for D. capensis and few local abundance estimates. Off California, USA, at the northern part of this species' range, abundance estimates have ranged from about 11,000 to 49,000, averaging about 22,000 (CV = 50%) dolphins between 1999 and 2005 (Barlow and Forney, in press). Dolphins found off California are part of a larger population extending southward through Mexico, where Gerrodette and Palacios (1996) estimated 55,000 within Pacific coast waters of the Mexican EEZ and 69,000 in the Gulf of California. One relatively well-studied variant of the long-beaked form is the Baja neritic race, which is found in the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez), Mexico, and the coastal warm-temperate eastern North Pacific, north of 20°N. About 15,000-20,000 are estimated to occur off South Africa (Cockcroft and Peddemors 1990). The tropicalis subspecies is widespread in the Indian and western Pacific oceans, but there are no estimates of abundance for any portion of its range.
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|Long-beaked common dolphins inhabit tropical and warm-temperate waters of all three major oceans. D. capensis seems to prefer shallower and warmer water and occurs generally closer to the coast than does D. delphis (Perrin 2002). It is found mostly over continental shelf water depths (< 180 m), and generally does not occur around oceanic islands far from mainland coasts (Jefferson and Van Waerebeek 2002). It sometimes associate with other species of cetaceans.
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|There is directed take of this species in certain areas for human food, and as bait in fisheries.
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|Long-beaked common dolphin are known to be taken in bottom-set gillnets and purse seine fisheries off southern California, but potential impacts are uncertain. Some bycatch has also been documented in drift gillnets off California (Carretta et al. 2005). They are only occasionally involved as bycatch in the eastern tropical Pacific tuna fishery. They are present off Japan, and some have been taken in drive fisheries there. There are anecdotal reports of potentially large numbers of dolphins, including long-beaked common dolphins, killed for bait in some coastal fisheries off Baja California, Mexico (K. Forney pers. comm.). Long-beaked common dolphins have been taken opportunistically by harpoon in northeastern Taiwan and are caught incidentally by oceanic driftnets off eastern Taiwan (J. Wang pers. comm.). There is a large direct kill around Margarita Island, off eastern Venezuela, in which dolphins are harpooned in large numbers (Romero et al. 2001). In the Indian Ocean and Chinese waters, they are taken in gillnets, trawls, and purse seines. There is growing concern about the large numbers of long-beaked common dolphins killed off Peru and used for human food or shark bait (K. Van Waerebeek pers. comm.). Incidental catches of Delphinus sp. in pelagic driftnets in southern and south-eastern Brazil have been recorded (Zerbini and Kotas 1998), but no current estimates of bycatch are available. Given that this fishery occurs in the presumed range of the species, some of these individuals may belong to this species.
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|The species is listed in Appendix II of CITES. Vessel quotas for incidental take for Delphinus sp. are issued under an international agreement managed by the IATTC for the eastern tropical Pacific.
|Hammond, P.S., Bearzi, G., Bjørge, A., Forney, K., Karczmarski, L., Kasuya, T., Perrin, W.F., Scott, M.D., Wang, J.Y., Wells, R.S. & Wilson, B. 2008. Delphinus capensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2008: e.T6337A12663800. . Downloaded on 16 August 2018.
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The specialist will assess your hearing to find the cause of your hearing loss. Some people may not need a hearing aid – for example, if an ear infection affects your hearing temporarily.
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NHS hearing aids and new batteries are free. If you lose your hearing aid or damage it, you may be asked to pay towards the cost of repairing or replacing it.
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A quick glance at Behind the Net is a little discouraging. Nycholat's been playing soft competition and has the lowest PTS/60 and Corsi/60 of any Canucks defenseman, despite his solid plus-minus. A deeper look, using Vic Ferrari's Time On Ice tool, shows not only that Nycholat was getting massively outshot, but that he had a solid dose of luck. Let's compare his even-strength numbers to the team average:
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Replacing an aging engine with an electric engine to convert to an electric vehicle will save time, money, energy, and headaches.
While there are several types of vehicle conversions possible — such as Dave Arthur's hybrid electric car (see MOTHER'S June/July '93 issue); or using propane or even wood-produced steam to replace your existing combustion engine with a clean-burning, reliable powerplant — converting to an entirely electric vehicle has become a very reliable and cost-effective means of transportation for the commuter. In fact, many city governments have electric vehicles in their fleets and electric forklifts have been in the workforce for well over a decade.
Brian Walsh is an alternative energy expert and has recently converted a Chevy S-10 pick-up as a pilot vehicle for his company Moonlight Solar, Inc. This truck has been on the road now for a year, running without a problem and, according to Walsh, that's the point . . . while electric vehicle conversions have certain components that are costly, once converted, the vehicle is not only quiet and non-polluting but has no real maintenance except for normal brake replacement, occasional battery water level checks, and brush changes in the electric motor every 80,000 miles (which costs a whopping $80). That's right, there's no longer an engine, carburetor, catalytic converter, exhaust system, radiator, starter, hose, or belt. This means that there's no oil to change and no anti-freeze needed, also reducing the need for fluids toxic to the environment.
The conversion process explained in detail here is based on the Moonlight Solar truck conversion. Notice that none of the cargo space in the truck has been compromised, unlike Dave Arthur's truck where batteries, a generator, and an engine all are piled in the bed. Walsh's truck has batteries tucked away nicely in boxes under the bed and hood and there are no extra internal combustion engines or generators to install as with hybrid vehicles.
Converting a vehicle completely to electric in this manner means removing the internal combustion engine altogether and installing an electric motor, the components necessary to operate the motor, and batteries. An EV (electric vehicle) of this type must be charged for several hours and then enjoys a traveling radius from 50 to 150 miles (depending on factors such as weight, number of batteries, and type of batteries), making it only suitable for commuter travel. In the near future, however, a new type of battery called a zinc-air battery should be available which is reputed to double the range of an electric vehicle for the same weight. These batteries are already in use in vehicles in Germany (see "Bits & Pieces" in MOTHER EARTH NEWS February/March 1996 issue).
While the range threshold makes an EV most suitable for commuter travel, this should not be confused with lack of power. Riding in the Moonlight Solar truck, one is struck by how much power it has; it can literally leap from a stop. Walsh explains, "We converted a truck to show people that electric vehicles aren't just one-Beaters with bicycle tires." And seeing him buzz through town loaded down with building materials or electrical supplies is testimony to the success of this venture.
The costs for running an EV converted in this way is amazingly low. For instance, with gas prices now running about $1.20/gallon, the average vehicle would require about $4.80 in fuel cost to go 100 miles. The average EV charged at the current average grid power rate would cost 75 cents for that same 100 mile trip. But Walsh maintains that the true savings come from the lack of maintenance; after all, virtually every part particular to internal combustion motors are no longer part of the vehicle and there is very little to go wrong with the conversion components.
The reasonably seasoned, generally skilled do-it-yourselfer can tackle an EV conversion, but there are certain components that must be purchased and these should not be skimped on. Some of these may be available in surplus catalogs or used from some industrial suppliers but finding them will take a bit of scrounging and they all are available new from EV, forklift, or industrial supply companies.
First is the propulsion motor. You will need either a DC motor or an AC motor coupled with an inverter. Most motors are rated at 120 volts and come either as an eight- or nine-inch motor — the eight-inch for vehicles up to 2,500 lbs. before conversion and the nine-inch for vehicles up to 3,000 lbs. Best for the home builder (also the type used in the truck and stressed in this article) is the DC series wound motor — it is more efficient than a brushless type DC, with more power for the weight and it's infinitely simpler to configure than an AC motor/inverter system. There are used motors out there, many powering large industrial equipment, but if you buy a new one expect to pay $1,200 to $1,400.
Next you must find a controller. This piece controls the activity of the propulsion motor and must match the characteristics of the motor and be properly sized for the vehicle you are propelling. When looking for a controller, make sure the one you get is matched for the voltage of the battery bank in the vehicle (or larger) and it must have enough amperage to propel the vehicle from a stop. The amperage rating must be three to five times normal cruising amperage to be road worthy — 400 amp for light cars is acceptable (the Moonlight truck is rated at 500 amps). The best brand controllers to purchase are Curtis and GE as they have been around for a long time and are continually updating the equipment. Expect to pay $800 to $1,300 for a good controller, remembering always that skimping in this area will produce a vehicle that is not roadworthy.
Another very specific part is the adapter plate which goes between the electric motor and the bell housing/transmission of the vehicle being converted. A local machinist may be able to build one of these for you, but it is definitely a job for a professional. Prefabricated adapter plates are on the market for hundreds of different vehicles. Moonlight Solar handles these items as do several other EV conversion companies around the country.
The final specialty component may surprise you — the battery charger. Realize that the large battery banks of an EV produce voltages around 120 and chargers that operate at that high voltage only are found from forklift or EV dealers. The Moonlight Solar truck is equipped with an inboard charger allowing Walsh to charge anywhere a regular electrical socket is handy — he opens the fuel tank cap and pulls out a cord. At home, however, he "tanks-up" the truck with a larger charger reducing the time necessary for a full electrical load, and you may wish to install this same set-up.
The rest of the components are more readily available and can be found locally or through surplus catalogs and stores.
Batteries come basically in two types, lead acid and nickel cadmium. Lead acid are the most common, are compact, and are one-tenth the cost of ni/cads. The only real advantage to the ni/cads is that they do not lose range in cold temperatures as lead acid batteries do. Note also that the batteries here are not normal automotive batteries which are rated in cranking amps but rather they are deep cycle, EV, or golf cart batteries and have a "minute" rating. Most fall between 110 and 145 minutes which is how long their charge will last at a 70 amp discharge.
Battery requirements for an EV are typically figured as such:
Twelve 6-volt batteries (72 volt)
...strictly city use, no high speeds, or...
Sixteen 6-volt batteries (96 volt) ...more standard operation, or...
Twenty-plus 6-volt batteries (120 volt) ...hilly operation or larger vehicles.
Power — Acceleration and ability to climb hills is related to voltage which corresponds directly to the number of batteries in the vehicle.
Range — This is determined by the overall storage capacity of the battery bank, not necessarily the number of batteries.
Good wiring techniques are essential to proper performance and low maintenance in an EV. Always check wires, screws, bolts, buss, etc. at each junction at the time of connection for problems. Wires should be kept short between components and should have proper ends crimped, soldered, and then taped or (best of all) shrink wrapped. When bolting connections together it is always best to shine up the connections with sandpaper first. Connections can become corroded causing loss of power or malfunction, so take the greatest care to prevent this.
The schematic shows how the components of the Moonlight Solar truck are wired, which is similar to any EV, especially other conversions using the DC series wound motor. Low and high voltage wire types are given in the diagram and each corresponding connection must be wired with the appropriate cable as inadequate wires will heat up causing current loss or more serious problems. Stick with copper wire; aluminum is much less preferable and requires larger sizes for the same load as copper. When running wires around the vehicle always tie or clamp them neatly out of the way to conpartment walls or frame. It adds to the showpiece of your handiwork, helps avoid wire damage, and makes future maintenance and changes much simpler.
Connecting batteries to one another is a very important part of the overall system. Use 2/0 welding cable with professionally crimped lugs and "L" type battery terminals for bolting the cables down rather than the round post automotive type terminal connectors. This allows for a tighter connection with a larger surface area. Also adequate, and probably less expensive than the cable would be a copper buss (1/8 inch by 1 inch strip) or a thick copper tubing with flattened ends with drilled bolt holes to go between batteries.
Between the batteries and the main contact there must be either a 250 amp DC rated breaker made by Heiman (which is the cat's meow of breakers — very easy to click on and off) or a 300 amp DC rated GE breaker. This breaker must be accessible to the driver in case it trips while the vehicle is in operation. Also for safety, 400 amp rectifier fuses should be placed between batteries — one in each compartment set. These will never blow unless there is a major problem, but if there is such a problem you will be ecstatic to have had that fuse inline. The truck has three such fuses, one in each battery compartment.
The main contactor is an electromagnetic contactor, a remote switch, which allows main battery power to go to the breaker and then the controller. This switch completely disconnects all power from reaching the motor when the key is off and for a couple other safety reasons described in the wiring section later. The main contactor in the truck is made by Albright.
You will also need to scrape up an electric heater. These are generally pretty efficient and shouldn't be hard to come by.
Battery enclosures must be installed in the vehicle and must be stout. 1 1/4 inch angle iron welded with 1/8" plate bottoms welded to frame or within the body with plywood sides are good. Angle top strap or some other significantly structural top to avoid battery tipping or movement over large bumps is critical. For lead acid operation in colder climates adding insulation and small heaters which come on during charging will help range considerably.
Beefing up shocks and springs may be necessary, especially in the end of the vehicle where the weight ratio is not offset by the removal of the internal combustion engine. Adding leaves to leaf springs, going from shocks to spring-over shocks or adding air shocks are all simple alternatives to this need. Note, however, that if you choose the air shock route, the vehicle must have enough clearance to travel even when the air shocks are not pumped up due to shock damage or malfunction.
If your vehicle is equipped with manual brakes, simply keep them as they are. For power breaks you can either convert to manual breaks or install a vacuum pump and air chamber (built from three-inch PVC pipe with capped ends) which will operate the power breaks.
The instrumentation will change. At the very minimum the vehicle needs an amp and a volt meter which allows the driver to monitor battery charge and the amount of load on the motor. Additionally you may install a temperature gauge, a tachometer, and/or an amp/hour meter.
Relays (remote switches) may serve several roles in a conversion vehicle. Turning on circuits for the controller or vacuum pump or disconnecting an onboard charger are good uses for these switches.
Also helpful is the inclusion of a standard 12-volt car battery to run auxiliary equipment like radio, windshield wipers, and headlights. To charge this battery the Moonlight Solar truck has two solar panels mounted on the hood (or roof as indicated by the diagram on WIRING ), but a DC to DC converter running off the main charger may also be used.
That is a basic walk through the various components. Many of them can be scrounged, but always keep quality and condition in the front of your mind when acquiring the various parts. It can make the difference between happy motoring and a nightmarish breakdown or poor performance.
Any vehicle can be converted to electric and be outfitted with just about any extra equipment imaginable, but there are definite pros and cons to take into consideration if you want good range and a simple, minimally expensive conversion.
Manual, rack and pinion steering is a big pro. It works well and puts no extra strain on the battery banks. Power steering is not a complicated addition (requiring only an extra vacuum pump and air chamber), but costs considerably more and reduces the range of the vehicle by 10-15 miles per charge.
Manual transmissions are preferable. They simply remain in the vehicle as originally installed with no fuss. Automatic transmissions must have a pump installed to pressurize the transmission fluid, again reducing range, or the torque converter must be removed detracting from the smoothness of the ride. Also note, as explained later, that with an EV, manual transmissions function like automatics when stopping and starting anyway.
Air conditioning is also possible, but again you're going to need big bucks and have to endure a significant reduction in range per charge.
Pick-up trucks, like the Moonlight Solar S-10, as it turns out, make a super easy home conversion. There is adequate space for components and room enough to work on everything. Also quite easy are VW Rabbits (probably the all-time favorite EV conversion), VW bugs for a short range EV (as battery space is limited), and small cars like the Geo Metro, which have superb range due to their lightness.
Some automobile companies are also offering what are called "gliders." This is a brand-new regular automobile right off the assembly without any internal combustion components, making an EV conversion more practical and affordable than buying the whole completed thing and dismantling it — but they are bound to be more expensive than a sound used vehicle with a blown motor.
This is a list of the steps in converting a mainstream gas guzzler to a quiet, peppy EV They are straightforward, but much of the job will be the result of how you use your common sense and finesse to adapt these principles to the particular vehicle before you.
And that is the basic blueprint for electric vehicle conversion. You should now be able to flip the main breaker on, turn the key, put it in gear, gently depress the accelerator, and ease the newly converted EV into motion. You will quickly realize that even vehicles equipped with manual transmissions accelerate from a stop like automatics, as it is not necessary to depress the clutch when stopping or starting; unlike the internal combustion engine, which must always spin when running, the electric motor only turns when propelling the vehicle. Also, there is no noise at all from the vehicle when it rests at a stop, so do not become confused, press the gas, and leap forward into traffic or a garage door. Walsh found the Moonlight Solar S-10's operation in foul weather greatly improved after the conversion, since the battery weight was distributed throughout the vehicle and not concentrated in the nose as the internal combustion configuration had it.
While an EV conversion requires an investment of time and money, the result is a fantastic commuter vehicle that greatly reduces maintenance, fuel cost, and impact on the environment. Also, the EV is less disposable — expect to get hundreds of thousands of miles from your components rather than the normal hundred and fifty thousand of the internal combustion vehicle. Long distance travel in EVs also may be closer than you realize, as talk of electric quick-charging stations along major routes has begun. This awareness of EVs will certainly continue, and people who convert vehicles today assert their belief in a more sustainable mode of travel and pave the way for larger changes to follow.
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