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Acid Rain Lesson Plan
Sources of Acid Pollution
- From information gathered in the 1930's and 1950's, it appears that the acidity of rainfall in the eastern United States has increased significantly (in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 1956 - 5.6; 1980 - 4.27). Some scientists dispute this theory, however.
- The gases sulfur dioxide (SO2) and various nitrogen oxides (NOx) are mainly responsible for the increase in acidity.
- These gases are primarily created by industrial factories, coal-fired power plants, and car emissions.
- It has been estimated that approximately 26 million tons of SO2 and 22 million tons of NOx were put into the atmosphere in the United States in 1980. (If 1 ton = 20 students each weighing 100 lbs., how many students = 48 million tons of polluntants? Answer: 960 million or approximately 1 billion students).
- Some scientists believe that natural sources of SO2 and NOx (forest fires, lightning, volcanoes, etc.) have an equally important effect on acid rain (pH levels) as manmade sources.
- Areas where the soil has been disturbed (mines, forest fires, landslides, construction sites) may be making water in streams and lakes more acidic. Many soils are already acidic or contain minerals which react with rainwater, snowmelt, etc., to form acids. These acidic waters are carried into stream and lakes.
- The gases SO2 and NOx are thought to be carried long distances by air currents. Storm systems also move long distances, carrying with them any pollutants they may pick up. The interaction of airborne pollutants and clouds is not well understood.
- Understanding the movement of prevailing air currents and storm systems can greatly aid scientists in discovering where acid rain is coming from and, just as importantly, where the rain is returning to earth.
- Scientists hope to learn more about the movements of acid rain by studying storm events, high and low pressure movements (high pressure usually is an indication of good, clear weather, whereas low pressure fronts are associated with storms), and occluded fronts. Occluded fronts normally precede storm events, thus making them a good indicator for tracking storm events.
- Researchers are attempting to track where the pollution (gases, fly-ash, soot, and dust particles) goes when it leaves the heavy industrial and populated areas by making projections of storm event and air current movements.


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Arachnid wrote:played in a ball hockey tourney this past weekend with a TSN anchor, he thinks hockey message board posters are all a bunch of inappropriate goons...i think i represented us well
Too funny. My buddy who is neighbours with Don Taylor and has the odd beer with him said Taylor implied that most if not all message board posters are a bunch of pricks and that they carve up all radio/tv personalities. I have also heard him say on the radio how message boards are a bunch of clowns and cowards for carving up the media.

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Saltz: Attacked by the Left and Right for Discussing George Zimmerman's Painting
Liberals begged our art critic not to discuss it on CNN. Right-wingers let loose after he did.
Yesterday evening, CNN asked me to appear on their morning show, New Day, with co-anchor Chris Cuomo to discuss the above painting of an American flag made by George Zimmerman, who was recently acquitted of murder charges in the death of Trayvon Martin. His painting — an inert posterlike image of a blue American flag with words from the pledge of allegiance set on top — was being auctioned off on eBay (where it was attracting bids over $100,000). The whole thing seemed to be a desecration of Trayvon Martin's memory.
At 10:30 p.m. last night, I posted on Facebook and Twitter that I would be appearing on CNN the next morning to talk about the painting. As many Americans did, I disagreed with the verdict in the trial and the stand-your-ground law on which it was based. In those posts, I wrote that I intended to "say that murderers should not be allowed to profit from their acts. And more ..."
Almost instantaneously, I was attacked by progressives from the art world arguing that I should ignore Zimmerman — since "Silence is a weapon." Funny, I thought that in the art world people believe that Silence = Death. But hundreds of similar comments followed, like: You should refuse; Don't do it; Why encourage him with more publicity?; The only thing as repugnant as Zimmerman is that CNN or anyone else would continue to validate his celebrity status by giving him more press; Why would you do it if they weren't paying you money?; Don't feed the beast; I can't believe you would do it; Don't do it; Saltz is a cockroach bottom-feeder; Please have the strength to say no.
Usually I'd laugh at this kind of rule-making. But instead I had a flash of recognition. This sort of knee-jerk reaction has become familiar to me lately, especially online. More and more in the art world are becoming moralistic, telling artists and critics what they should and shouldn't write, do, or make art about. Never mind the intellectual hypocrisy of this: Those who violate the clublike code are made out to be wrong, immoral, corrupt. Some progressives are more conservative and self-righteous than those on the right.
This morning I went to CNN and was interviewed about the painting for about five minutes. I think I got to a number of my points, in every case using the term "in my opinion." I was able to say that in my opinion, George Zimmerman is a murderer, a psychotic, that his was a travesty of justice. But I stalled, repeated myself, and am sorry I wasn't better. An article following my appearance was partially titled, "Art Critic (Jerry Saltz) Calls George Zimmerman Painting 'Psychotic,' Compares Him with Manson and Gacy." So some points got through. I was home by 8:15 a.m.
Evidentially, the right wing wakes up earlier than the left wing. I checked my e-mails, Twitter, and Facebook, and as I read my messages I grew cold with fear. They were inundated with hate. Sickening glimpses onto the American night.
Here are only some of the messages and tweets sent to me within 25 minutes of the CNN segment.
"nigger lover."
"Hey asshole, you can't compare convicted serial killers with a guy who was found not guilty. Please kill yourself."
"Your agenda is pretty obvious...gay."
"Fuck you Jew asshole."
"No Saltz, you're a *criminal*"
"On Good Day, you were less an art critic than an Al Sharpton wannabe. You embarrassed yourself."
"You*re piece of shit."
"Fuck you Saltz."
"I love the way Saltz thinks he can decide what is art and what isn't."
"Zimmerman's art is "simplistic?" Warhol painted a fucking soup can."
"Stay in NY Salz with all those other fairies and niggers"
"You call Zimmerman "psychotic." You're the psycho asshole."
"nigger lover."
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If I was caught in this crossfire, I'm glad I was there. And would do it again in an instant. Silence = Death.


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With the presidential election just days away and an apparent dead heat, the government reported Friday that employers added a stronger-than-expected 171,000 jobs, a boost to President Barack Obama's argument that the economy is steadily improving.
But giving ammo to Republican rival Mitt Romney, the U.S. Labor Department also reported that the unemployment rate ticked up a tenth of a percentage point to 7.9 percent. That means the jobless rate in the final employment report before elections is higher than when Obama took office.
"The labor market is improving in a relative sense, but still weak in a relative sense. But, if you are an Obama supporter, you will focus on the former. If you are a Romney supporter, you will focus on the latter," said Neil Dutta, director of research for Renaissance Macro Research, in a note to investors. "We believe that consumer perceptions of the economy have largely solidified already; however, the trend favors the incumbent."
Private-sector employment actually rose by 184,000 – far above the mainstream economist forecast of 125,000 jobs and the largest such gain in eight months. However, a net loss of 13,000 government jobs dragged down the overall non-farm employment number for October.
In another sign of improvement, the Bureau of Labor Statistics also revised upwards its estimates for August and September, saying there were actually a combined 84,000 additional jobs in those months.
"Solid job report. Businesses remain stalwart in their hiring, despite their growing nervousness over the fiscal cliff," said Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody's Analytics, referring to the tax and budget issues that must be resolved in an upcoming lame-duck session of Congress. "The job gains are also broad-based across industries, including construction, where a lot of the future job growth has to come from.
For the year, non-farm payroll employment has grown by an average of 157,000 jobs per month, the BLS said. Over the past four months, it's been about 173,000. That's an important average because economists believe that about 150,000 new jobs a month are needed just to keep pace with new entrants into the work force and to begin knocking down the jobless rate.
Coming less than 100 hours from the start of national elections, Friday's jobs report prompted quick responses from Democrats and Republicans alike.
"Four years of persistently high unemployment and long-term joblessness might be the best President Obama can do – but it's nowhere near what the American people can do if we get Washington out of their way," House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, said in a statement.
Soon afterwards, Romney released a statement that looked past the positive jobs numbers.
"Today's increase in the unemployment rate is a sad reminder that the economy is at a virtual standstill. The jobless rate is higher than it was when President Obama took office, and there are still 23 million Americans struggling for work," he said in a statement. "On Tuesday, America will make a choice between stagnation and prosperity."
At a campaign rally in Wisconsin early Friday, Romney said, "Unemployment today is higher than when Barack Obama took office. Think of that!"
Obama, meanwhile, speaking at a campaign rally in the Ohio town of Hilliard, made quick mention of the jobs number, listing it as just one more sign of improvement.
He said more than 5 million jobs have been created since the economy stopped shedding them and that October saw more workers hired "than in any time in the last eight months."
"The American auto industry is back on top. Home values and housing construction is on the rise," Obama said.
Appearing on CNBC shortly after financial markets opened, Alan Krueger, head of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, hit back at the Romney statement. The unemployment rate, Krueger said, has come down a full percentage point over the past 12 months.
"I think we see a picture of an economy that's healing," he said, repeating later in his blog that the jobs report provided "further evidence that the U.S. economy is continuing to heal from the wounds inflicted by the worst downturn since the Great Depression."
Within Friday's numbers, there were signs of encouragement because the gains were broad and across every sector except government. The category of professional and business services, which encompasses better-paying white-collar jobs, rose by 51,000 jobs. Health care, a constant source of upward momentum, gained another 31,000 jobs. Retailers, ramping up for the holidays, added about 36,000 jobs.
Among the most encouraging signs, the hard-hit construction sector added 17,000 jobs amid signs that housing starts are thawing and returning to life. When the economy kicks into higher gear, it's likely to be felt in hiring of construction workers for residential and commercial building.
"There was good news in both construction and retail employment, consistent with the better news coming in from the housing market and with an improving consumer mood," Nigel Gault, chief U.S. economist for forecaster IHS Global Insight, said in a research note.
Manufacturers added another 13,000 jobs in October, not a robust number but in line with expectations, and business investment remains flat amid worries about how Congress will resolve debt and tax issues in the final two months of this year.
"Manufacturers remain quite anxious about slowing global sales and the impending fiscal cliff. The fiscal shock study released last week by the NAM shows that Washington's failure to address the fiscal cliff has already negatively impacted (the Gross Domestic Product) by 0.6 percent this year," Chad Moutray, chief economist for the National Association of Manufacturers, wrote in his blog Shopfloor.org. "Manufacturers are looking to Washington for leadership to address the serious challenges they face so they can grow and create jobs."


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5 Things You Missed On Instagram Last Night: Rihanna Without Makeup
You can only scroll through Instagram with one eye open like CBS for so long. Eventually you've gotta stop thumbing. Here's what you missed while you were catching Zzzs last night
Rihanna showing off her flawless non-makeup mug
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- Fonts
- For best accessibility, avoid specifying fonts at all,
as they can affect the load time, print time and general access to
a page. If other fonts are used:
- Limit the number of fonts used on a page to two to three. For example, use one font for the page title, a second for menu and button items, and possibly a third for page text.
- Be consistent in the font type and size. Guard against making the font size too small in an attempt to fit more information on a page.
- Use fancy fonts (such as Boulevard, Zapf Chancery or Mistral) minimally as they can be difficult to read and can detract from the appearance of the page. Since users will view pages in the fonts available on their computers, good fonts to choose are those that come installed on new computer systems.
- For best accessibility, avoid specifying fonts at all, as they can affect the load time, print time and general access to a page. If other fonts are used:
- Navigation / Links
- Provide consistent, well thought-out navigation links on each site. It is important that the user always knows where he or she is.
- If a site has more than 10 or 12 pages, consider the use of a site map or site index to provide users with a quick reference to assist in navigation.
- No link shall be created that would lead users to an illegal site (e.g., sites distributing illegal software or bulletin boards with abusive or harassing materials) or a site inappropriate for the University (e.g., an archive containing child pornography).
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Web pages should be designed to load as quickly as possible. The page and all its elements should be limited to 200K. Test load speed on a 28.8 modem connection and an on-campus Ethernet connection. Pages should load in fewer than 10 seconds.
- Frames
Certain frames can confuse the user and complicate site navigation. Critical content should be available to clients without frames. Ifframes are used, test site navigation thoroughly on various computers using different browsers (Netscape, Internet Explorer or others) and operating systems (Windows, Macintosh).
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If the University's colors will be used, they are dark blue (PMS 286), light blue (PMS 278) and white.
- Images
- Use images to enhance the appearance and functionality of a web page. Keep image file sizes as small as possible to improve downloading time.
- Be aware that flashing or movable images or text can be distracting. Use them sparingly.
- Templates
For ease in creating basic web pages, templates are available through the University Affairs Office.
- Graphical Elements
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My latest blog post has launched on the Click Here Blog, entitled: "The Mobile Video Comeback." It's about how the conditions weren't right 5 years ago, but are in just the right place now. I was amazed putting this post together to think about how we're light years ahead of where we were in 2005. Here's an excerpt.
"In 2005, Verizon was one of the first companies in the U.S. to get
involved in mobile video. This was the year they launched V CAST. As a
premium add-on, Verizon customers with three phone models could pay an
additional $15 a month on top of their regular service to watch
one-minute video clips, movie trailers and other short-form video
content. Early reports for the service, and indeed for the future of
online video, weren't very promising."
Read the complete post, "The Mobile Video Comeback" at the Click Here blog.


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Exhibitions in the "Paseo del Arte" art walk
If you are coming to Madrid and you like paintings, you must come to Madrid's Art Route. On this route there are several important art galleries: The Prado, the Thyssen-Bornemisza, the Reina Sofía National Art Museum, and Caixa Forum. The links below the text contain the latest information on the temporary exhibitions in these galleries.
On this route you will come across many masterpieces from different artistic movements, not too far from each other. The four art galleries are situated around the Paseo del Prado avenue, where you can also find other important landmarks such as the Cibeles and Neptune fountains (18th century), the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Astronomical Observatory. At the Prado Museum you can find the best paintings by the Spanish, Italian and Flemish schools, from the 12th to the 18th centuries. It contains famous masterpieces such as Velázquez's "Las Meninas", and Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights". The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum houses one of the most valuable private collections in the world and includes artworks by Monet, Van Gogh and Kandinsky, amongst others. The Reina Sofía National Art Museum is more avant-garde and has contemporary art on display together with iconic paintings like Picasso's "Guernica". Caixa Forum Madrid was the last gallery to be opened in this area known as the "art triangle". It combines traditional and modern paintings, organises cultural activities and has Spain's first vertical garden. Click on the image or the text that you want in order to find out more about each one of these places on Madrid's Art Route, or about their temporary exhibitions.
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My biggest concern that I've expressed to you is about the bond market. We started teaching our clients about supply and demand imbalance points several months back. There are characteristics that lead to big moves and unfortunately I happen to have spotted such a condition on the monthly bond chart. There is the potential for a Jetstream of activity that many of us would probably call a waterfall. That doesn't mean it has to happen but the possibility is there. I've characterized the long term chart as one of rally after rally with intermittent steep retracements of each rally. What that meant is that each time we got to an originating pivot; the rally took root but never really went too far without a steep retracement. It could mean a lot of things but what it probably means most of all is that we've never really had strong hands holding longer term with the exception of the Fed. They've likely propped this market up for years.
Since the demand points aren't so great, if and when the tide ever turns the potential for an avalanche going in the opposite direction is pretty good simply because there hasn't been enough buying interest to hold it up. This was a longer view hypothesis of mine. It appears we are ahead of schedule as far as trouble is concerned. I've shown you this chart before and we already in trouble.
Here's my concern. I've told you the trouble is likely to be below 120 and in the vicinity of 80-90. We started above 150 and we already in the low 130s. That's the good news. The bad news is we haven't even come to problem area. Even Rick Santelli is getting into the act. I believe it was Thursday when he told CNBC viewers the housing recovery can stay on decent ground as long as interest rates remain stable. It's one thing if they creep up over a long period of time. It's quite another if the RATE OF CHANGE were to accelerate. I didn't put it in those words but my implications looking at this chart have been exactly the same. Now look at the weekly chart.
Wouldn't you agree that's a beautiful looking bullish flag formation? Not anymore. It's no wonder my projection for a higher VIX finally materialized. Stock market folks finally got the Beliebers scared out of them. Here's another hypothesis we've discussed here that has worked out. It was January when the VIX was hovering around 12 and the good folks of the media were telling you the VIX wasn't relative anymore. My take was it didn't matter what the VIX was doing because back in 2006, the last time it was really complacent, it took about 7 months for the markets to top. My whole take on the VIX is it could cause the equity markets to drift higher but you are never going to get a sustained move with a VIX so low. Look what it took to finally wake people up. They had to get tapped on the shoulder by the Fed, see liquidity dry up in China to the point of banks seizing up and the prospects for an acceleration of interest rates right in our own back yard. Look at this bond chart. It should scare you. When we that waterfall is anyone's guess. It could be this year; it might not happen for 2 years. But it's definitely on the radar and it's absolutely not a remote possibility. I happen to follow people who do historical timing not related to the stock market who are looking very seriously at the year 2015. I'm not going to get into it here because it would take pages and pages of explanation. But let me this. If we look to the 20th century as an analogy, there was a panic in 1907 and a World War 7 years later. Here there was a panic in 2008 and 7 years later takes us to 2015 and I think we can all agree the world isn't such a friendly place anymore.
I've been bullish for a very long time and the market has been up for a very long time. After 1932 the market rallied for 5 years. We've now rallied for over 4 years. If we consider the NDX the absolute bottom of this market is November 21, 2008. Let's just say I'm not so bullish anymore.
This was also a week where we got the payoff from a European market that failed to bounce in either of the prior 2 weeks when US markets did with decent reasons to do it. But here we are at the back end of the June 21st seasonal change point. Could we see a trading low this week? Absolutely we can because the VIX is in new territory and this has become an incredibly oversold market. We also have a condition in the Gold market where the Gann symmetry suggests it's ripe for a turn. It can happen and we'll know in the next couple of days. If Gold turns up then we could end up with a low for this time window.
Play along with me and consider we get a trading low in the next couple of days. Does that mean this is a BOTTOM? I would doubt it. If we do get the turn I think what we are dealing with is something more like March 2011 after the Japanese tsunami as opposed to October 2011 which was the real bottom. Some people think we had a washout and looking at some of the statistics, I'm willing to buy into that possibility. But even as we had a washout of sorts, at no time did last week feel like we were going down forever and not coming back. At the 2011 lows we were at the place psychologically where it felt like markets were going down for the count and not coming back. So what I'm looking at is not the beginning of the end, but the end of the beginning. I also happen to be of the opinion we may have the high for the year in the stock market in place.
I'd be very surprised if this week were like last week. Chances are it won't happen again. Now if I've put up an uncharacteristic amount of I told you so, I'm also near the end of editing season for my 2nd edition of Breakthrough Strategies. It's been years since I put out a book. Nobody gets it right all the time and I certainly get off course but we've developed a very good track record over the years and I'm coming out with a book that will open the door and teach you how to do this. The book is due out sometime in September. Just about the time the next major time windows kick in.
At the end of the day, markets are a combination of good pattern recognition, market timing and a serious grasp of market psychology. There's a lot of bad information out there, mostly from those who get trapped by the popular sentiment of the day. Market sentiment has worked the same way since the days of Dow and will continue to do so long after we are gone. I just want to keep you on the right side.


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Day Watch (RU - DVD)
Gabe enters the second level of the Gloom for part two of the epic series...
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Warning: I cannot sum up the plot of Day Watch without spoiling some of the plot of Night Watch. Tread with caution.
The promised truce between the powers of Darkness and the powers of Light dangles by a thread. Anton, member of the Night Watch continues his role in the cosmic ballet, now aware that his son is the One, and a member of the army of the Darkness. We find him training the future White Witch, the only member of the Light army that can stand up to his offspring when the time comes. To make matters worse, Anton has been framed in the murder of a popular member of the Darkness, a crime that is not only punishable by death, but that may bring about the resurgence of the Light/Dark war.
Night Watch was an interesting, imaginative thriller, but suffered from a fractured narrative that left the audience with more questions than answers. It was a flawed, but entertaining work. The sequel, Day Watch, is a near masterpiece, and makes Night Watch a better film for it. The one thing even those disappointed in Night Watch seemed to agree on was that they wanted to see the planned sequel. Day Watch carries the story and characters through their arcs, and effectively brings the series to a satisfying conclusion (which is interesting, considering the series is supposedly a trilogy). However, without seeing the flawed majesty of Night Watch, Day Watch will not make a lick of sense to anyone. In fact, maybe even two viewings of the prequel will prove necessary.
Though not the man in power, Anton is the centre of the story, and his actions will lead to the salvation or destruction of humanity. At the base of the story is the theme of love—the love between fathers and sons, wives and husbands, new lovers, and best friends. The choices that characters make out of love or lack there of, propel nearly every salvation and betrayal in the film. Day Watch deals maturely with the concepts of jealousy, and fidelity, creating a world where misunderstandings can lead to mass destruction.
The mass destruction is more on the 'mass' side this time around. I'm assuming Day Watch's budget out grosses its predecessors by a pretty healthy margin, because the action is large. The scope can be summed up by the ridiculous sequence where the Dark leader's wife drives her bright red sports car along the side of their multi-story headquarters, crashes through a window, tears down the hallway, and breaks down the office door. The stunning flashback opening where Mongol horses literally break down the walls of a Dark fortress earns the Lord of the Rings meets The Matrix comparisons made by over zealous critics when the first film came out. This is weird, wild, exciting and imaginative stuff.
I hope that the rumours about the third entrée being recast and made in Hollywood are false because this story is a Russian one, and I can't imagine this working as well minus the exotic angle. And the cast is great. The first half of the film is phenomenally amusing, particularly the sequence of events following Anton's body switch with a woman. These actors are especially sharp when it comes to impersonating each other, and they own these characters. The humour and warmth threaten to deaden the intensity and fascination, but never quite over-step their bounds.
Day Watch ends the same way Night Watch did, with the audience asking questions, only this time instead of wondering what they just saw they'll be wondering what happens next. Instead of building confusion this film develops intrigue, intrigue into the characters, their pasts, and their universe. The script is brave enough to throw away some of its most inspired ideas in favour of keeping the plot moving. Like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and (meh) Harry Potter, Day Watch inspires us to see the next chapter, even if the series seems to have reached it's conclusion.
The Russian release of Night Watch that I reviewed back in December was lacking in the video field. It was grainy, dark, and lacking true blacks. At the time I was under the impression that it was the only release on the market. I have since discovered that I was wrong and that there was a legitimate R0 NTSC release also released from Russia. According to all accounts it was a better transfer.
For this review I've gotten a hold of a similar legitimate R0 NTSC disc of Day Watch, also produced in Russia. I guess those Russians know there's money to be made in the North American and Asian markets. Anyway, things look great. Except where necessary, the image is clean and detail levels sharp. Attentive viewers may notice some digital blocking and noise during some of the faster paced sequences. Occasionally dark scenes have some issues with colour bleeding, but these scenes are surprisingly few and far between. Apparently the titles of the films are meant to be taken somewhat literally as this film is much brighter in general than its antecessor. It's also presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen. Night Watch was presented in the less wide 1.85:1 format. This may be another indicator of budget inflation.
The R5 PAL Night Watch disc also had problems with its 5.1 Dolby Digital track, which has some decent surround effects, but seemed to have been recorded at a lower volume level because it had to be turned up to dangerous levels to compare to tracks found in similar films. This volume issue caused a slight hissing on the track as well.
Day Watch has a far superior Dolby Digital track, which while still utilizing effective directional effects manages to have the appropriate vibrancy. This means action sequences have more (excuse the pun) punch, and the wild surround effects of the extra-dimensional Gloom fights are almost overwhelmingly intense. Audiophiles should especially enjoy the indicative climax where all the characters literally and figuratively collide. This is a very solid track, on par with big budget North American releases.
The biggest problem with the disc, and the one thing that makes it a placeholder until the eventual (but as yet unannounced) US and UK releases is the subtitle track. Those who had the fortune to see Night Watch during its US and UK theatrical runs, or that got their hands on the new UK release, know that the filmmakers went out of their way to create unique and involving subtitles. Most likely they'll do the same thing for Day Watch. This probably isn't all that important to most readers, but what may sway their opinions in the matter is that fact that this disc's subtitles are severely lacking. On screen text almost never lines up with what's audibly being spoken, and occasionally the subtitles drop out all together. This wasn't a big enough problem that I (a man not known for his attention skills when it comes to plot) was ever lost as to what was going on at any given time, but it was frustrating.
This was a rather barebones disc. Included are a trailer, a music video, and a making of featurette, all in Russian audio only. The music video is a Russian hip-hop song, set to the epic opening battle, with inter-cut footage of a shirtless Ruskie pointing at the camera a lot. The making of seems to be more of an elongated advertisement, but it's nice to see the cast and crew's enthusiasm.
Day Watch comes highly recommended from this critic. It improves on its predecessor's foundation and is most likely the epic entertainment world cinema fans were looking for in the original. There's a little bit of everything that makes modern film exciting here; offbeat characters, epic action, a genre-spanning story line, and genuine romance. This disc has some questionable subtitles and a lack of special features, but should act as a proper place marker for the eventual worldwide releases. As of yet there aren't even any theatrical release dates for the Europe or North America, so the more impatient among us may want to get in on the action now.
You can purchase this, and many other euro imports from Xploitedcinema.com.
Review by Gabriel Powers
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Disc Details
Release Date: 24th April 2006
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 2.40:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 Russian, Dolby Digital 2.0 Russian
Subtitles: English
Extras: Trailer, Music Video, Featurette
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Cast: Konstantin Khabensky, Aleksei Chadov, Yuri Kutsenko
Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror and Sci-Fi
Length: 141 minutes
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Juvenile Mysteries
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- Ted and his sister Kat are not exactly friends. Ted has a "disorder" which causes his brain to operate on a different system than everyone else's. Their cousin Salim comes to visit them in London and wants to see the city, especially the giant wheel called the London Eye. A stranger offers the three kids a free ticket on the Eye. Since Salim is the guest, he gets the ticket. Ted and Kat watch as Salim goes up in the wheel, but when his capsule comes back down, Salim is gone. How is it possible for someone to vanish from a sealed capsule? Using his unusual brain and memory for details, Ted looks for clues others don't see. As Ted finds clues, Kat moves to action. Their only chance to find Salim is to work together as a team.


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Kelly Layman
Executive Director of Communications
(850) 245-0466
PRESS RELEASE: University students reminded of the importance of 'FAFSA' for financial aid /// Form determines any federal aid & is required for some state awards
Form determines any federal aid & is required for some state awards
TIMELY INFO: Deadlines occurring June 30 and through 2012
ORLANDO—The Board of Governors of the State University System reminds students who plan to receive most any form of financial aid for the 2012-13 academic year – either federal or state, or both – that they must fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online application.
A student's FAFSA is critical because it is required to apply for any federal student aid, such as Pell grants, federal loans and work-study programs. In addition, the FAFSA now is utilized across the institutions as a common tool when applying for most state-level and university-specific aid (mostly need-based), in addition to many scholarship applications (mostly academic- and merit-based).
Some of the emerging and increasing circumstances requiring a FAFSA that can occur outside of a traditional federal aid determination include:
- Eligibility for a student loan by another public source, or a bank or credit union;
- Meeting documented "need" as part of some merit-based scholarships; and
- Work-study opportunities that may mandate a FAFSA as part of the selection process.
Board of Governors Chair Dean Colson has said that student financial aid is one of his focus areas during his tenure (January 2012-December 2013).
"The importance of completing this form cannot be overstated. What began as the common paperwork for determining federal grants or loan eligibility is today the information that state and local groups ask for when assessing local scholarships and various academic awards," Colson said. "With so many federal, state and local entities utilizing the same methodology, I urge every student and family to avail themselves of this opportunity to maximize their potential financial assistance."
The State University System has more than 329,000 enrolled students as of the 2011-12 academic year.
Students must have what is referred to as an "error-free" FAFSA. The federal government verifies income and other items, and may have follow-up questions. The student must have an "error-free" FAFSA prior to receiving any federal aid, so early completion of the FAFSA can be beneficial as well.
Financial aid officers recommend filling out the FAFSA as soon as possible in the calendar year for next academic year. That helps to be considered for the maximum amount of federal aid for which a student may qualify. The Florida Board of Governors is not directly involved in administering any state financial aid program, so students should not send any information to its Tallahassee office.
If the student is separately anticipating scholarship funds, it is recommended by financial aid officers that students verify whether the FAFSA is needed to receive those funds. If so, they must make sure to complete an "error-free" FAFSA before the time of their scholarship disbursement to avoid any surprises.
"The form, once completed and processed with federal confirmation called 'error-free,' will provide valuable information to university financial aid officers about student eligibility for many different types of aid," said Board spokeswoman Kelly Layman. "It is to the student's benefit to complete a FAFSA as soon as possible, since some aid is generally on a 'first come, first served' basis, especially with limited federal dollars available for disbursement."
The Florida Board of Governors urges all students to make the time to see a financial aid adviser or counselor on their campus. Financial aid officers are busier than ever, but they are the experts in assisting students through this process, Layman said.
"The members of the Florida Board of Governors want to ensure that there is a heightened level of awareness about the growing dependency on the FAFSA – both from the different groups awarding funds and by the students themselves," she said.
For more details, see www.FAFSA.ed.gov and your local state university financial aid office. Some of the many documents needed in order to fill out a FAFSA include:
- The student's Social Security card.
- A driver license, if applicable.
- The previous tax year's W-2 forms and other records of money earned.
- The student's (and spouse, if married) previous year's Federal Income Tax Return.
- Any foreign tax return, or tax return for certain U.S. territories, such as Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands and others as specified on the site.
- The student's parents' most recent Federal Income Tax Return (if you are claimed as a dependent).
- The student's current bank statements.
- Any of the student's current business and investment or mortgage information, business and farm records, stocks, bonds and similar records.
- The student's alien registration or permanent resident card (if not a U.S. citizen).
Facts about the State University System of Florida and the Florida Board of Governors
The State University System of Florida is governed by a 17-member Board of Governors, a constitutional body and led by appointed public servants. The System has 12 universities and a total enrollment of nearly 330,000 students, making it the second-largest public university system in the nation in terms of enrollment (some states have more than one university system). The Florida Constitution (Article IX, Section 7) was amended by the state's voters in 2002 to establish a statewide system of governance for all Florida public universities. As a result, the Florida Board of Governors was created in 2003 to oversee the State University System of Florida. Responsibilities include defining the distinctive mission of each institution and ensuring the well-planned coordination and operation of the System. The Board's 17 members include 14 appointed by the Governor, with three serving by virtue of their designations (a faculty member, a Florida Student Association student representative, and the Florida Commissioner of Education). The Board of Governors appoints a Chancellor who serves as the chief executive and administrative officer of the State University System. For more, including the Board's Annual Accountability Report that reflects important measurements for the System, see www.flbog.edu. The Board of Governors also released its 2025 Strategic Plan for the System in November 2011, also available from the home page of the web site.
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The maemo wiki is quite useful but I found it quite hidden in the site.
Why is not moved to a menu item like : Intro, Downloads, community, development, news and Talk?
The only way to get to the wiki main page is in community, Get Help, Use the wiki...
Just an idea.


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Looks like Pentax wants to reach the same lofty price range as Phase, Leica, and Hasselblad. Probably justified as their cameras and lenses are as good or better. I guess it probably works as long as the cameras stay in the 10K - 15K range and as long as sufficient numbers of high quality FA and A lenses are available on the used market. In terms of specific lenses, the 1.2K for the 55mm would be o.k. as long as the quality control holds up. I found the 25mm DA a true winner and thought the $5K was hefty but acceptable, considering its unique status. Something like $4K for an outstanding wideangle zoom would be probably similarly acceptable. The $5K for the 90mm will be a tough sale, even for ardent fans like me. In my macro stable, there are the excellent 120mm 645 and 100mm 67 Pentax lenses. Most recently, I am also enjoying a 95mm/2.8 Printing Nikkor for macro with stellar resolution. For portraits I anyway prefer something longer, such as the 150mm. But I do understand Pentax' effort to develop a line-up of first rate lenses to compete with the best, and that unfortunately costs some money. It does pose the question though even for me as to how much longer I can afford Pentax' newly found status as a player in the upper echelons of the medium format market.
As far as the whole D800 vs Phase/645D/Blad debate goes, there is no question that the D800 is an amazing deal. But people shooting MF don't purely look at specs vs cost because those are not the only two factors at play.
Lots on interesting input from current users perspective except for the fact that Pentax most likely sold in every Top 5 Japanese cities more 645Ds and expensive lenses (not just 25mm but also the almost equally expensive FA * 300/4 and FA 400/5.6) than in both Americas from Arctic circle to Tierra del Fuego. If there is an amateur market for them it is there not in the West. Let's wait a few weeks and after Photokina we will have a better perspective about every major MF manufacturer offering as a system.snip
Hi James,Thats the beauty of the Nikon D800 with a push of a button it shoots 4:3 format and the view finder shows the crop lines.CheersSimon
I dig Pentax and think about buying the 645 d all the time.The deal killer for me is they don't have tethering software, (though I hate to tether), they don't have a huge selection of lenses, they don't have a removable prism and most of all they're are few of their systems in rental studios.Now with that in mind I respect the hell out of what they did. The first medium format camera with a useable lcd, medium weather sealing and most of all a 10 grand price tag. They also have that wonderful 40mpx kodak sensor that really will go to higher iso, like the h4d 40.The problem is for almost the price I can buy a refurbished h4d40 that does have a software suite, that is in rental and though getting a little old in the tooth, performs professionally well.The other problem is I used medium format less than any other camera and my contax bodies, phase backs keep chugging along and nobody complains, they're also profitable as I've billed them out way past purchase price and I love the Contax, except the view through the prism finder.With the waist level finder it's perfect and the shutter is very smooth.I really do think in the professional world the $30,000, $40,000, and $50,000 camera systems are a thing of the past for the professional. Nikon and Canon have pretty much killed off that thought in todays world economy.Anyway, I've worked in Japan about 6 times and I'm miles away from being an expert on Japanese culture and business practices, I do know they are fiercely loyal to their own companies and everywhere I go I see amateurs with older Mamiyas and Pentax of all formats shooting flowers and scenics and taking hours upon hours for one shot, so I can understand why the 645 Pentax sells well in Japan.IMOBC
Radu:Perhaps Pentax should hire you for PR. You have reminded me that the 645D was intended only for the Japanese market. Design and price of the new 645 lenses may be determined solely by the prestige and sales they will generate in Japan. Still, if the huge cost difference between 35mm and MF continues, even a Pentax loyalist in Japan may be tempted by the D800.Regards,Tom
I really do think in the professional world the $30,000, $40,000, and $50,000 camera systems are a thing of the past for the professional. Nikon and Canon have pretty much killed off that thought in todays world economy.IMOBC
Hi Iarkis,It crops down to 30MP in the 4:3 format.CheersSimon
It's not really just about the price. 35mm DSLR cameras are just way more reliable, better ergonomics and come so damn close to the hellishly expensive MFDBs .............. An old VW bug....


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Eloise Hayward, 81 - April 30, 2008
Eloise Walker Hayward, 81, of Cozad, died Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Golden Living Center in Cozad.
Services were held on Friday, April 25, at Parkview United Methodist Church in Cozad with the Rev. Jaime Farias officiating. Burial took place at the Cozad Cemetery.
Hayward was born on Feb. 28, 1927, at Arnold to Leslie and Sophia (Beyer) Crow. She attended and graduated from Arnold High School.
On April 27, 1947, she was united in marriage to Glenn Walker, at Arnold. The couple made their home in the Arnold and Callaway area where they farmed.
She and her husband moved to North Platte in 1965, where she worked at W.J. O'Connors. In 1971, the couple then moved to Cozad where she was employed with Monroe Auto Equipment Company for 16 years as the head custodian.
In 1993, her husband, Glenn, preceded her in death.
On May 17, 1997, she married Bill Hayward at Cozad. In their retirement, they both enjoyed traveling and pitching horseshoes, according to family members.
She had also enjoyed woodworking, quilting and helping people by volunteering, said family members.
Hayward was a member of Parkview United Methodist Church, Rebekah Lodge, Crusaders and the VFW Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by: her first husband, Glenn Walker in 1993; a sister, Burdette Deterding; brother, Darrell crow; a granddaughter and a great-grandson, Tyler.
Survivors include: her husband, Bill Hayward of Gothenburg; two sons—Terry (Orpha) Walker and Steven Walker (Carol Schaffer of Kearney), all of Cozad; two daughters—Charlene (David) Peck of Cozad, and Charlotte Talbott (Dean Herrington) of Elwood; brother, Bob (Mona) Crow of Arnold; three sisters—Helen (Gerald) Dorris of Kearney, Sharon Leonard of North Platte and Kate (Dwayne) Henry of Callaway; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; numerous other relatives and friends.
A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be shared with the family at: www.berrymanfuneralhome.com.
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PRO 1600-RS is specifically configured for reflow simulation, package qualification, solderability and thermal stress testing applications. This includes Preconditioning of Nonhermetic Surface Mount Devices (SMD) per JESD22-A113 standard, Solderability test per J-STD-002 E, Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) testing of packages per IPC / JEDEC J-STD-020 E, and thermal stress testings as performed by PCB fabricators to IPC-TM-650 Test Method 2.6.27 / IPC-9631 standards. Instead of performing reflows in an inline tunnel oven which typically range 12 ft. - 20 ft. in length, the batch design of this reflow simulator enables processing is a compact footprint of only 31" x 31". All while maintaining profiling flexibility, control, and consistency of a production reflow oven. A unique feature to the PRO 1600-RS is the automatic profile repeat feature. It allows a profile to cycle automatically multiple times without any operator intervention. For SMD preconditioning and reflow simulation of surface mount parts, the standards require parts to be cycled 3X. For board coupon reflow, tests require 6X or more until failure is detected. Therefore, automating the process not only eliminates operator involvement in tracking and handling each pass, but also ensures consistency of each cycle and integrity of the test. Additional information and details of this feature are explained in papers titled Automating Preconditioning and Package Qualification Reflow Cycles and Automating Thermal Stress Reflow Simulation on PCB's
A proprietary design allows achieving temperature ramp up rates of up to 4° Celsius/second from ambient and programming of up to 10 profile zones. Warming up the oven prior to loading product and starting is not required as is the case with other smaller benchtop reflow systems. This ensures consistency since the product starts a reflow profile while at or near ambient temperatures for every cycle. On-the-fly settings adjustment capability allows creating and optimizing profiles all in a single pass. Precise software control delivers unsurpassed temperature uniformity. An optional Video Recording and Observation Module allows taking high magnification images and recording video during a soldering cycle.
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Once power is turned on, the top cover automatically opens while the loading tray slides out. Parts are loaded onto a mesh tray and the profile is selected with a few mouse clicks.
After the Start icon is activated, the tray automatically slides into the heating chamber at an adjustable and controlled speed. A profile is then executed as per the pre-programmed parameters. Software constantly monitors actual ramp up rates and temperature inside an oven to the programmed values for accuracy. At the completion of a reflow cycle, the tray automatically exits from a heating chamber. PRO 1600 is now in a standby mode, ready for a new cycle run.
Profiles are developed, stored, and recalled within PRO 1600's software package. It controls the reflow cycle, automation of process sequences, and automatic execution of safety checks before and during every profile run.
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University of Alabama football players want for nothing in the school's new $9 million weight room, a 37,000-square-foot facility that couldn't be a better playground for strength coach Scott Cochran.
TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama football players want for nothing in the school's new $9 million weight room, a 37,000-square-foot facility that couldn't be a better playground for strength coach Scott Cochran.
"It's the biggest, baddest weight room in the country. There is no question about that," Cochran said with a smile. "Everything is state-of-the-art. Everything we have in here is the best of the best. Not necessarily name brands, we aren't worried about that. What we're worried about is function. Making the players better."
More than half of the facility's square footage is on the first floor, mostly covered with free weights and rehabilitation equipment. At the center is a line of 20 platforms for squats and other lifts. There is an area designated for warm-ups and an upstairs area with cardio equipment. The weight room is connected to the team's indoor practice facility, and medical staffers have offices in the facility as well. Adjacent to the free weights is a nutrition bar where players have access to fruit, nuts and other healthy foods.
The facility includes plenty of machines for strengthening the neck, a key component of the team's workout program, according to Cochran.
"I have a ton of neck machines. Neck machines are a big deal. We've always worked a lot on the neck," he said. "A big neck means you don't have to worry (as much) about the scary injuries."
Cochran said the facility's design allows players to lift weights without having to move from one end of the gym to the other.
"It makes it so the players don't have to run across the gym. It's a very big place, obviously," Cochran said. "You don't want to have to run across the gym to do a different exercise. Everything is here."
Flat-screen televisions feature players performing various lifts with ideal form and technique as a visual aid for other players. Meanwhile, a powerful sound system can blare the players' favorite music at eardrum-piercing decibels.
"I'm big on the jock rock. I love that. You never know the day. ... They day (they) feel like not working it, those are the days I crank it so loud they can't even hear me," Cochran said. "That's one of the little things I asked for that makes a huge impact for the players when they're having one of those days."
Spring practice notes
Wide receivers Marvin Shinn and Danny Woodson will not participate in spring practice, while the spring statuses of receiver Kevin Norwood and cornerback John Fulton are questionable, coach Nick Saban said.
Woodson has been suspended for a violation of team rules, while Shinn has not been involved in offseason workouts.
"Marvin Shinn has elected not to go through the offseason program, therefore he will not be going through spring practice or part of the team. I'm assuming that he's going to decide to go some place else," Saban said.
Fulton and Norwood, meanwhile, are dealing with turf-toe injuries that could prevent them from spring participation. Fulton had surgery for his turf toe, which hampered him late last season. Neither has been part of the team's offseason workout program.
Alabama's first spring practice will be March 16, with the annual A-Day scrimmage set for April 20. Pro Day, at which Alabama's outgoing NFL Draft hopefuls perform for pro coaches and scouts on campus, will be March 13.
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Airplanes, the Ocean, the Farm & More
Kids know how to party! Check out these festive celebrations from the Apartment Therapy Family channel, which posts kids' parties every day. We'll be bringing you a roundup of these inspiring parties every week.
• "B's" Airplane Party
• Max's Farm Party
• Cameron's Onesies Party
• Big Buddy & Mini Man's Ocean Party
• A Colorful Kids Party in the City


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I stole the picture below from Christian's facebook album (Hope you don't mind Christian!!). He has posted many gorgeous pictures of his adventures throughout the island of Martinique, and this is my favorite. It looks too perfect to be real – but it is!
I've always loved classic Caribbean landscapes, and this one is particularly special since it is of a place where my ancestors once lived and roamed. It also serves as a great motivator and reminder of my goal to travel to Martinique in 2010. I've actually posted it as my wallpaper on my laptop, my work computer, and my cell phone!


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What do Nancy Hogshead, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Bill Koch, Greg Louganis, and Dominique Wilkins all have in common? Each is a famous athlete who has asthma. They come from diverse fields: swimming, track and field, cross-country skiing, diving, basketball, and long-distance running. Following their asthma management plans helped these athletes become winners.
Students who follow their asthma management plans and keep their asthma under control can usually participate vigorously in the full range of sports and physical activities. Activities that are more intense and sustained -- such as long periods of running, basketball, and soccer -- are more likely to provoke asthma symptoms or an asthma episode. However, Olympic medalists with serious asthma have demonstrated that these activities are possible with good asthma management.
When a student experiences asthma symptoms or is just recovering from a recent asthma episode, exercise should be temporarily modified in type, length, or frequency to help reduce the risk of further symptoms. The student needs convenient access to his or her medications.
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CIU Alumnus Featured on FOX News
A new book by Columbia International University alumnus Jeremy Kingsley is getting the attention of the business world. The book, "Inspired People Produce Results" offers motivation and insight into effective leadership based on passion, purpose, patience, loyalty, understanding, communication and integrity - creating a culture of caring in the workplace.
Kingsley is one of the most sought after inspirational speakers in the United States, motivating people in business and other organizations to fulfill their personal and professional dreams. Since 1995 he has spoken to over 500,000 people at live events around the world.
His new book got the attention of the TV show, "FOX & Friends FIRST" where Kingsley was a guest. See his interview at:
Meanwhile, Kingsley is encouraging the business community to consider the question:"Is Loyalty a Thing of the Past?" His answer to that question earned Kingsley a guest commentary on the FOX Business website. Kingsley warns both businesses and workers that both sides will pay a price for a lack of loyalty. Read his FOX Business post at:http://www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/2013/03/11/is-loyalty-just-thing-past/ .
Other interviews with Jeremy Kingsley can be found at the FOX Business website:
"Inspired People Produce Results" is published by McGraw-Hill. Check it out at www.jeremykingsley.com.


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Can't wait for the eclipse? Here's what it looked like in 1979
SEATTLE - If you're more than 38 years old, you might remember it. In February 1979, crowds flocked to the Pacific Northwest for a chance to view from below as the moon blotted out the sun.
Now, almost four decades later, it's happening again - and more than 1 million people plan to gather in Oregon and Washington state to watch it, according to the Oregon Office of Emergency Management.
The rare total solar eclipse will occur Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, and will block out the sun from Oregon to South Carolina, officials say. Depending on where an observer is watching from will determine if a total or partial eclipse is visible.
The best place to view the eclipse in August will be in eastern Oregon, though people across all the lower 48 states will also see it.
After Aug. 21, this type of event won't happen again until Oct. 14, 2023, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Thirty-eight years ago, a KOMO News crew boarded a plane and watched the event from the sky.
"We boarded our Alaska Airlines 720 at 7 a.m., and almost everyone carried a camera, a telescope or something designed to capture the event," the reporter says in the KOMO News archive footage. "As we climbed out of the clouds, hovering over Seattle ... we found the eclipse already beginning to take shape, the moon's form slowly imposing itself across the face of the sun."
The plane chased the eclipse eastward as it moved, keeping it in view for almost three minutes.
"I planned for this eclipse for about the last 20 years," said one passenger in the archive footage. "I saved the money to go wherever it was ... I'm delighted to have actually seen it."
A child on the plane described the eclipse as fire in the sky.
"It was absolutely wonderful ... it looked like a ring of fire or something like that," the girl said.
Another passenger described the event as spiritual.
"It's really a spiritual event," he said. "It's magnificent because it's so unique."


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Robert Pattinson & Tom Sturridge Cap It Off
Robert Pattinson and a fellow capped British actor, BFF Tom Sturridge, are spotted out and about in New York City on Sunday afternoon (June 7).
On Friday, the twosome was spotted downing drinks at Black & White bar in the East Village.
Soon, Rob, 23, will be shooting his next movie, Remember Me, in downtown NYC. Former James Bond star Pierce Brosnan will to play Rob's dad.
Lost star Emilie de Ravin was cast in the film, playing a young woman who, after watching her mother get killed before her eyes, seizes life to its fullest.


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Frank Ocean Models For Band of Outsiders
Frank Ocean knows how to throw on clothes (see: his collar-less navy blazer at the 2013 Grammy's). While the singer-songwriter doesn't seem super conscious about what he sports, you get the feeling he puts some thought into it. Modeling as part of the Band of Outsiders' Polaroid series, Frankie gets dinner-party fresh in a few filtered snapshots flaunting the brand's Spring 2013 collection. Click through to check the flicks released today (Mar. 20). The rest of the 23 shots will be unveiled all week.
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IL1 beta antibody (70R-IR010)
Affinity purified Rabbit polyclonal IL1 beta antibody
|Polyclonal IL1 beta antibody, Anti-IL1 beta antibody, Interleukin 1 beta antibody, Endogenous Pyrogen antibody, LEM antibody, Mononuclear Cell Factor antibody, IL beta 1, Catabolin antibody, IL1 beta, IL-1 beta antibody, Lymphocyte-activating factor antibody, MCF antibody, LAF antibody, IL beta-1, Leukocyte Endogenous Mediator antibody, IL beta-1 antibody, IL beta 1 antibody, EP antibody
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|Cross Reactivity
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|ELISA, Inhibition, WB
|IL1 beta antibody was raised in rabbit using highly pure recombinant rat IL-1-beta as the immunogen.
|Molecular Weight
|17.3 kDa (predicted detection band MW)
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After spending the past week on Advent postings, I decided to make this Tombstone Tuesday a little more lighthearted.
My husband and I took a side trip to Ben & Jerry's for their factory tour. Up a hill behind the plant you will find the Flavor Graveyard. Seems to be pretty popular as their were many vistors paying their respects at different gravesites. I was a bit nostalgic to see one of my former favorites Ethan Almond. Even shed a tear for fond summer memories. R.I.P. Ethan!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Tombstone Tuesday - Ben & Jerry's Flavor Graveyard
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Ha ha. I like this......cute.ReplyDelete
That is really cute - finally a graveyard my husband wouldn't roll his eyes at.ReplyDelete
Someone at Ben & Jerry's has a great sense of humor.
We were over there recently, too, and I said a prayer over my favorite "Totally Nuts". I even asked the guy on the tour if I could start a petition to bring it back! It's a great idea to include this graveyard on "Tombstone Tuesday". Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
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The Harwood Arts Center, located at the corner of 7th and Mountain, is one of the city's premier venues for showcasing contemporary art by both emerging and established artists. Each year, the Harwood offers opportunities for artists to develop and share work with each other and the community at large, and the Center offers a broad range of events and education programming to foster its ongoing mission. The Harwood Center recently announced that it is now accepting applications for a number of different opportunities for artists and the merely art-interested. Among these are proposals for exhibitions in the Harwood Galleries between now and throughout 2014 (due March 15) as well as applications for an Emerging Artist Program in June 2013 (also due March). In the summer of 2013, the Harwood will again be hosting Art Camp for children and teens. Also for teen artists, a spring Teen Art Mentorship Program begins tomorrow. The Center also is hosting a teen art project which offers paid apprenticeships for teens at the Mayor's Art Institute. Applications are due March 22nd. Visit the Harwood's website at harwoodartcenter.org for more information on all education programming. Harwood Art Center • Wed Feb 13 • 4:30 pm • FREE • ALL-AGES! • View on Alibi calendar


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40 Years Ago, March 14, 1973
New directories distributed
Dr. Samuel Long, chairman of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce committee for revising the local telephone directory, stopped in the Dispatch officers with Town Supervisor, Raymond P. Griffin, to display the new town directory.
The book, featuring a colored plate on the cover, which was afforded through the courtesy of the Kiwanis Club of Grand Island, was distributed to citizens last Friday and Saturday at Town Hall.
Its comparative number of pages is one quick way to measure the town's growth over Dr. Long's first production three years ago.
The updated book includes the names and telephone numbers of hundreds of new citizens who have taken up residency in the town in the past here or four years.
Also included is an up-to-date street map showing all the new subdivisions and listing the names of streets often asked about by deliverymen and even townspeople.
A revised list of the town's service organizations and businesses is also part of the new directory. ...
30 Years Ago, March 11, 1983
Town Board approves water improvements
The Town Board after a public hearing Monday approved the expenditure of $500,000 for improvements to the aging water treatment plant. The project will rehabilitate badly worn, deteriorated and outdated facilities at the plant. It includes the replacement of filters, drains, valving and chemical handling equipment. Installation of the new equipment will take place during the summer and fall of this year.
Councilman James H. Pax, chairman of the town special districts committee, said the work is the third of a multi-phase program first undertaken in 1974. Since then the town has improved the connection to the Niagara River Water District lines at the river and, in 1980, completed installation of a one million gallon storage tank at the plant to aid in the filtration process. The third phase will bring the plant infiltration system into the 1980s. ...
In future years, the committee plans to continue this program, as funding allows, to include additional storage, improvements to water mains and upgrading the filtration.
20 Years Ago, March 19, 1993
Blizzard fails to bury Grand Island
There was no safer place to be than Grand Island during the Blizzard of '93, thanks to manpower and equipment provided by the town's fire, highway, water and sewer departments.
Highway Superintendent Normal Mrkall said his department began full-scale operations at 1 p.m. Saturday and switched to further emergency steps at 4 p.m. by adding more plows.
"We remained in full operation for the next 31 hours," he said, trying to keep all roads open "all of the time not let the storm get ahead of us." ...
There was little or no sleep for any of the town workers for hours while the storm raged Saturday and part of Sunday.
True to form, the Grand Island Fire Co. and its volunteers were also on the job throughout the blizzard. ...
Schools were closed Monday throughout the area, including Kenmore, Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Not so on the Island. Concentrated efforts on the part of all involved in keeping Grand Island a safe place to live turned what was termed the "Blizzard of the Century" into just another bad snowstorm. ...
10 Years Ago, March 14, 2003
5th annual Corporate Bowl under way ...
The first portion of the fifth annual Grand Island Corporate Bowl kicked off Wednesday night at Grand Island High School as 11 teams, consisting of four GIHS students each, squared off in head-to-head action as they answered questions covering subjects in English, math, science, history, geography, music, art, current events, sports and business. D.R.A.G. Force, Juggernaut of Genius, Midnight Funk Express, and Team Mrs. Wang advanced to the finals.


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Atlassian Sourcetree is a free Git and Mercurial client for Windows.
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Passwd::Keyring::Gnome - Password storage implementation based on GNOME Keyring.
Version 0.3003
Gnome Keyring based implementation of Keyring. Provide secure storage for passwords and similar sensitive data.
use Passwd::Keyring::Gnome; my $keyring = Passwd::Keyring::Gnome->new( app=>"blahblah scraper", group=>"Johnny web scrapers", ); my $username = "John"; # or get from .ini, or from .argv... my $password = $keyring->get_password($username, "blahblah.com"); unless( $password ) { $password = <somehow interactively prompt for password>; # securely save password for future use $keyring->set_password($username, $password, "blahblah.com"); } login_somewhere_using($username, $password); if( password_was_wrong ) { $keyring->clear_password($username, "blahblah.com"); }
Note: see Passwd::Keyring::Auto::KeyringAPI for detailed comments
on keyring method semantics (this document is installed with
Passwd::Keyring::Auto package).
new(app=>'app name', group=>'passwords folder')
Initializes the processing. Croaks if gnome keyring does not seem to be available.
Handled named parameters:
- app - symbolic application name (not used at the moment, but can be used in future as comment and in prompts, so set sensibly)
- group - name for the password group (will be visible in seahorse so can be used by end user to manage passwords, different group means different password set, a few apps may share the same group if they need to use the same passwords set)
set_password(username, password, realm)
Sets (stores) password identified by given realm for given user
get_password($user_name, $realm)
Reads previously stored password for given user in given app. If such password can not be found, returns undef.
clear_password($user_name, $realm)
Removes given password (if present)
Returns how many passwords actually were removed
Returns info, whether this keyring actually saves passwords persistently.
(true in this case)
Marcin Kasperski
Please report any bugs or feature requests to issue tracker at https://bitbucket.org/Mekk/perl-keyring-gnome.
You can find documentation for this module with the perldoc command.
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Today's Meditation
Read 1 Kings 19:1-18
There came a voice to him that said, "What are you doing here, Elijah?"
-1 Kings 19:13 (NRSV)
First Kings 18 tells how Elijah, the prophet of the Lord, had a contest with the prophets of Baal. The outcome demonstrated that the Lord, not Baal, is the only true God to be worshiped. Afterwards, Elijah had to flee for fear of his life as Jezebel threatened to kill him. Fear overcame Elijah, and he forgot what God had done through him and that God could protect him from Jezebel.
God appeared to Elijah and asked him, "What are you doing here, Elijah?" Elijah pleaded with God to take his life because he was the only prophet of the Lord remaining. Possibly, Elijah had forgotten or purposely decided not to accomplish the work God wanted him to do.
Sometimes I too find myself overcome by worry and fear -- worry about not having enough money, food, clothes, and good health. Fear of not knowing what the future holds or of not succeeding in my career can engulf me. These become constant distractions that can divert my attention from my life's mission and what God wants me to do. But as I depend more on God, I can worry less and remain focused on what's really important: serving in God's kingdom around me.
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Prayer: Dear God of assurance, train our spiritual eyes to focus on you and our mission in life, for the growth of your kingdom. Amen.
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The Fisheries and Marine Institute was established in 1964 as the College of Fisheries, Navigation, Marine Engineering and Electronics. It became affiliated with the University in 1992 and since then has continued to grow as a world-class centre of marine technology and education. The official name is the Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, but it is commonly known as the Marine Institute.
The main campus of the Marine Institute overlooks the city of St. John's from within Pippy Park, which has extensive hiking trails and recreational facilities. This building houses a flume tank, a seafood processing plant, freshwater aquaculture research and development facilities, and extensive marine simulation facilities. The Dr. C. R. Barrett Library, located at this campus, houses one of Canada's largest marine-related collections. In addition, the Institute manages the Offshore Safety and Survival Centre in Foxtrap, the Safety and Emergency Response Training (SERT) Centre in Stephenville and a marine base on the south side of St. John's harbour.
The Marine Institute provides a full range of programs focussing on fisheries and marine science and technology. In addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees, the Institute offers advanced diplomas, diplomas of technology, and technical and vocational certificates. The Institute also runs a variety of short courses and industrial response programs.
All programs and courses are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for success in the workforce. The Institute seeks the advice of industrial program advisory committees in the ongoing development and review of programs. Whenever appropriate, it submits programs for national accreditation, providing graduates with mobility in professional employment.


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So here's another Tea Tasting Note from a keen tea drinker but amature when it comes to tea knowledge! Apparently Castleton is a very highly respected producer (?) and if this First Flush Finest Tippy Golden Flower Orange Pekoe is anything to go by, I agree! This is lovely stuff.
Brewed at just under boiling point (c. 95 C) and seeped for just a couple minutes, this became a lovely shade of orange - like a 1983 Sauternes at the moment. The nose is fresh. This freshness sticks so well to my mind as it so lovely and nuanced in its almost citrussy overtones. The palate is a touch tannic (not very much), almost like milk in its texture despite the charming roughness brought on by the tannins. The palate is also very fresh - almost with the green-tea like (which the tea leaves actually more look like) savoury note. Lovely stuff. I've been drinking this aplenty recently. Must buy more.


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Saxophonist Greg Osby attacks a varied mix of jazz standards on St. Louis Shoes with results that sound both well within the "tradition" and utterly modern. Reminiscent of midcareer Wynton Marsalis, Osby seems to want to mix the Cotton Club-style swing of Duke Ellington with the angular bebop and calculated arrhythmia of Thelonious Monk. Backed by a stellar ensemble including trumpeter Nicholas Payton, bassist Robert Hurst, pianist Harold O'Neil, and drummer Rodney Green, Osby crafts interesting arrangements of songs including the barely recognizable Gershwin chestnut "Summertime" and the Dizzy Gillespie classic "Shaw 'Nuff" that are both harmonically challenging and rhythmically unique. Check out the quirky and angular Raymond Scott meets Monk written solo that Osby and Payton play in the middle of Ellington's "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo." Payton's playing seems more Marsalis-like than ever, featuring lots of off-kilter diminished lines, growls, and a general adventurousness that's lacking in too many young jazz musicians. Osby himself has never sounded more in charge of his abilities and even though this is by comparison one of his more conventional outings, he nonetheless achieves a level of creative individuality few of his contemporaries can match. ~ Matt Collar


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About the SVA archives
The School of Visual Arts Archives serves as the final repository for the historical records of School of Visual Arts. Its primary purpose is to document the history of the School and to provide source material for administrators, faculty, students, alumni, and other members of the School community, as well as scholars, authors, and other interested persons who seek to evaluate the impact of the School's activities on the history of American artistic, social, and cultural development. The SVA Archives is a division of the Visual Arts Foundation.
Materials in the Archives collections include posters, announcements, departmental and student publications, and other printed ephemera and artifacts, dating back to its founding in 1947. The Archives also collects administrative and departmental records, photographs, and the papers of important individuals associated with the College.
About SVA
In 1947, Silas H. Rhodes and illustrator Burne Hogarth founded the Cartoonists and Illustrators School, with a faculty composed of New York City-based professionals working in the arts (a practice that continues to this day). Reflecting the belief that there is more to art than technique and that learning to become an artist is not the same as learning a trade, Silas H. Rhodes renamed the institution School of Visual Arts in 1956. Since that time, SVA has grown into a dynamic, multi-disciplinary institution with a faculty of more than 800 and a student body of over 3,700 from 47 states and 50 countries.
School of Visual Arts Archives
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Wednesday said she was concerned about the food safety implications posed by the proposed purchase of pork producer Smithfield Foods by Shuanghui International, a Chinese meat products company.
The federal agencies considering the merger "must take China's and Shuanghui's troubling track record on food safety into account, and do everything in their power to ensure our national security and the health of our families is not jeopardized," Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, said in a statement.
Stabenow did not suggest her committee would hold a hearing on the proposed deal, which if approved would be the largest acquisition of a U.S. company by a Chinese company.
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SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation will deliver the most intense and authentic high definition modern combat action. The title's focus is on online play and the global community and clans that support it. With an emphasis on Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, the latest title in the multi-million unit selling franchise is exactly what SOCOM fans have been clamoring for.
Delivering a global-scale combat experience that has been refined over four generations of the SOCOM franchise, SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation gives players the opportunity to battle against the best and brightest from the U.S., Europe and Asia. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization.
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation features seven North African environments, including a 32-player version of the most popular SOCOM map of all time "Crossroads." Additional themed packs containing new Special Forces, weapons, maps and features will be made available for download via the PlayStation Store.
Features :
- Intense online combat experience with up to 32 players delivered in High Definition
- 7 highly detailed maps, 5 scalable for 8, 16, and 32 players with night and day versions.
- New engine built for PS3 with advanced physics, lighting and ballistics including penetration modeling
- Choice of playing as one of five special forces units: United States Navy SEALs, Special Air Service (SAS, United Kingdom), Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK, Germany), Unidad de Operaciones Especiales (UOE, Spain), 1er Régiment de Parachutistes d'Infanterie de Marine (1er RPIMa, France)
- Comprehensive player customization including facial and camo customization
- Customizable load outs and gear, including weapons modifications
- Up to seven different game modes, including all from previous SOCOM games. Full support of the Dual Shock 3 SIXAXIS wireless controller, offering greater control
- Advanced voice communication systems and immersive audio
- Unrivaled Community Features with increased clan & ladder support
- Tournaments available at the regional, national and global levels
- Advanced player matching enable players to form teams with their friends and easily join an online game
- Integration with SOCOM.com: Stat tracking, clan management tools, My SOCOM pages and more
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Assassin's Creed 3 shipped more than 12 million units in 2012 following its launch on October 31, Ubisoft has announced.
The publisher says this figure represents almost a 70 per cent increase over that of Assassin's Creed Revelations.
In addition, Far Cry 3 shipped 4.5 million units and finished 2012 as the highest-rated shooter for Xbox 360. There was also continued success for the Just Dance franchise, with Just Dance 4 shipping nearly eight million units.
All this helped Ubisoft report third quarter (October-December 2012) sales of €802 million, up 23 per cent compared with the €652 million recorded for the same period of 2011-12.
"Fiscal 2012-13 is a real turning point for Ubisoft. Our performance fully validates our long-term choices and the large-scale investments we have been undertaking for several years now, with a sharp ramp-up in games for core gamers and notably our strong comeback into the major segment of shooter games," commented Yves Guillemot, chief executive officer. "Assassin's Creed 3 has reported record-breaking sales of over 12 million units and year after year is marking its position as one of the industry's major franchises.
"We have also re-established Far Cry as one of the major pillars of our offering for core gamers, with Far Cry 3 the highest rated shooter of 2012 for Xbox 360 and winning the Gamespot People's Choice Game of the Year award. We now have greater visibility in terms of future revenue and profitability for this franchise.
"Thanks to these successes and the ongoing solid performance for Just Dance, Ubisoft's market share has topped 11% for the first time in both the United States and Europe."
Ubisoft didn't mention Wii U launch title ZombiU, but the publisher did reveal that Wii U sales accounted for four per cent of its sales in the quarter.
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The Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission has approved sweeping changes in its wildlife regulations, including the approval of more centerfire rifle ammunition and crossbows in archery seasons.
The commission met March 21 and approved numerous proposals that remove some previous roadblocks for deer hunters. Michael Pearce, reporting in The Wichita Eagle, outlined the changes that include:
– Crossbows will now be legal for all hunters during archery deer seasons in Kansas. Previously they were only legal for those with approved physical limitations, those 15 and under and 55 and older, in four deer management units involved in a two year study.
— Any centerfire rifle or handgun cartridge can now be used for big game hunting during the appropriate firearm season. Previously, rifle cartridges had to be at least .22 caliber and handgun cartridges had to be at least 1.28-inches long.
— Slugs can now be used in any gauge shotgun for deer hunting in Kansas, rather than 20 gauge or larger.
— The restriction saying all crossbows had to have at least 120 pounds of pull was also removed.
— Most electronic devices attached to bows are now legal, including such things as attached cameras, and rangefinders. Also, radio frequency devices attached to arrows, that stick to an arrowed deer to ease in retrieval, are also legal.
Pearce reported that Robin Jennison, Wildlife and Parks secretary, was in approval of the changes. This is a welcome change from a year ago, when a Kansas Senate committee shot down a proposal to allow crossbows during archery season.
"It's always been a societal issue, and never been a biological issue," Jennison told the Eagle of the crossbow and caliber changes that drew lengthy debate for several years at commission meetings. "The crossbow (becoming legal) doesn't take away from the experience of anybody who wants to use a (vertical) bow."
The same arguments and issues about crossbows have hit just about every state where their full inclusion has been proposed. As Jennison noted, the arguments are societal — not biological. A deer doesn't know it's getting whacked by a crossbow, compound or recurve, and until biological aspects necessitate regulatory changes, providing hunters with options for killing deer — not mandates — is the best course of action.
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