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1949 Foundation Of Little Theatre
Club significantly from members of an Evening Class in Drama
Inaugural Chairman - Bill Plowright (father of LTC President: Joan Plowright)
1950 First Production is One-Act
entry "Bright is the Waning Moon" at Scunthorpe Musical Festival
where it was awarded cups for both 'best production' and 'best individual performance'; an
achievement repeated the following year with "While the Circus Passes"
1951 First Full-Length Production
is "The Giaconda Smile"
Three performances are given at Scunthorpe Youth Centre
111953 "Playbill": Village Tour of three one-act plays in association with the Co-operative Drama Group
1955 First professionally directed
production is "Tobias and the Angel"
Four performances are presented at Foxhills School
1957 Little Theatre Club's second Village Tour of three more one-act plays
1958 Opening of Scunthorpe Civic (later The Plowright) Theatre with town production "Peer Gynt"
Club's "Maria Marten" is the first amateur production in this new home for local amateurs
1959 Anouilh's "Antigone" is Club's second professionally directed production
"The Choephori" of Aeschylus is presented in modern dress
as one of two Little Theatre Club
entries in the first Scunthorpe Drama Federation Festival
1960 J.B Priestley's "They Came to a City". First night is in aid of National Refugee Year
Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaker" professionally directed
1961 O'Casey's "Juno and the Paycock" professionally directed
"East Lynne" - a joint Production with The Hospital Players professionally directed
1962 First Little Theatre Club Shakespearean production is "Twelfth Night" professionally directed
First (albeit brief) permanent Club Headquarters is at Bartle's Old Printing Works
1963 Amateur Premiere of Arnold Wesker's "Chips With Everything" professionally directed
Headquarters moved to former Carnegie Library in High Street East
1964 "One Way Pendulum" by N.F. Simpson professionally directed
1965 Bernard Shaw's "Devil's Disciple" professionally directed
1966 Club's first Pantomime is "Aladdin"
Club's first Musical is "Oh, What a lovely War"
1967 Club's second Shakespearean
production is "A Midsummer Night's Dream"
Subsequently adapted and presented as two open-air performances in Normanby Park
1968 Ben Jonson's "The Alchemist"
professionally directed
Presented to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the opening of Scunthorpe Civic Theatre
1969 Little Theatre Club is invited
to play in Scunthorpe Twin Town of Luneburg in Germany
"As You Like It" is given two performances in the Stadttheater there before playing in Scunthorpe
Tennessee Williams' "Camino Real", professionally directed,
is prepared within the same
rehearsal period
1970 A youth wing of the Club is
first established
This is "The Saturday Morning Group" led by two Club members that ran until 1974
1971 Club returns German hospitality and hosts Luneburg Youth Group's "Faust" at the Civic Theatre
Little Theatre Club's 21st Birthday Season concludes with a Feydeau farce "A Flea in Her Ear"
1972 Invitation received to play
at the Festival of Amateur Drama at Hull Spring Street Theatre
Orton's "What the Butler Saw" plays two performances there after Scunthorpe run
1973 "Peter Pan" with 'flying' effects is presented
Club's 2nd visit to Luneburg with "The Importance of Being Earnest" professionally directed
1974 Second visit by Gymnasium Johanneum
Youth Drama Group from Luneburg
Little Theatre Club hosts their production of Brecht's "Arturo Ui" at the Civic Theatre
1976 Headquarters moved to Somervell Road
1978 Club production of "Antony and Cleopatra" marks the 20th anniversary of Civic Theatre opening
1979 First ever Little Theatre Club
'repeat' of a show
Sondheim's musical "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" (previously 1970)
1981 Club's fifth Shakespearean production "The Merchant of Venice"
1983 Last Night of "Godspell" receives 'standing ovation'
1984 2nd Club youth wing, 'The Mole-End Club', founded after Club production "Toad of Toad Hall"
Club Headquarters moved to Charter Hall
1985 Big increase in Club membership
following "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"
'Plays with Music' are now a regular part of the Club repertoire; " Whorehouse" being the 8th
1986 Saturday afternoon matinee restored to deal with demand for Club's revival of "The Boy Friend"
1987 Arnold Wesker's "The Kitchen" becomes largest cast 'straight play' presented by the Club
Club's sixth Shakespearean production is "The Merry Wives of Windsor"
1988 "Beauty and the Beast" is the Club's first production of a children's play since 1984
News received (while "Beggar's Opera" is in rehearsal) of
impending need to leave Charter Hall
1989 Michael Frayn's "Noises Off" revived 'by popular demand' four months after original production
Club's 40th Anniversary celebrations. Publication of Club History. First 'Life Members' chosen
1990 Club's 3rd visit to Luneburg with the revival of "Godspell" concludes the 40th Anniversary Season
A season spent as guests of Highfield House
WM Club while looking for new headquarters
"Camelot" is inaugural production of new commercial (and expensive) premises - Parkinson Ave.
1991 The Club is invited to present
an experimental Summer Season of Children's Plays
"Puss in Boots" and "The Pirates of Atlantis" presented at the Plowright Theatre
Alternate night repertoire of "Two Plays of the Sixties" presented over a fortnight
1992 The Photocall for "The
Ghost Train" is held at the National Railway Museum in York
"Godspell" is revived (by invitation) and performed at three local churches
1993 Club Pantomime production revived
- largely to meet financial pressures of the new premises.
"Rumpelstiltzskin" played to near capacity audiences. Panto now a regular feature of Club season
1994 First season in new Headquarters 'The Casthouse'
concludes with 14th Musical
"Little Shop of Horrors" sees Club hiring set for the first time as new headquarters is fitted out
1995 Four-production season planned
in order to include small cast plays in repertoire
"Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" receives critical acclaim but poor audiences
1996 "Pygmalion" reintroduces
the Club Village Tour when Plowright Theatre closed for refurbishment
Return to the Theatre with "One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest"
1997 Club's 15th Musical "Gigi"
Further Village Tour with Tom Stoppard's "The Real Inspector Hound"
1999 Production of "The Darling
Buds of May" is featured in a series of Radio Humberside broadcasts
Howard Goodall and Melvyn Bragg's "The Hired Man" is choice for 50th Anniversary production
2000 Power failure halts Thursday
performance of "Sleeping Beauty". Extra show Sunday morning
Second two-play repertoire season presented by Little Theatre Club - thriller and adult comedy
"Macbeth" is Club's first 'modern-dress' Shakespeare
Roof of the Club's Set Store is blown off in the autumn gales
Club Web Site established
2001 'The Guildroom Project' begins the move from The Casthouse' to New Headquarters
Professionally directed production of 'The Crucible' jointly with The Hospital Players
'Scrooge' was the Club's 17th Musical
2002 March 23rd Official Opening of 'The Guildroom'
'Out of Focus' is the first play to be fully rehearsed in the new Headquarters
'Wyrd Sisters is the Club's first venture into Terry Pratchett's Diskworld
2003 - 7-11 October - World Premiere Production
Distinguished Television Writer, Roy Clarke, adapts his 'Last
of the Summer Wine'
chronicle 'The Moonbather' for Club Production
2004 'Aladin' is the Club's 20th pantomime
'Blithe Spirit' is the Club's first production of Noel Coward
'Farce!' World Premiere of Roy Clarke's new comedy
Summer 2005 Formation of the Club's new youth wing 'The Rising Stars'
2006 'Rising stars' is named as North Linconshire Councils Youth organisation
of the year in their Leisure Volunteer Awards
In the absence of an available full week at the Plowright Theatre 'Pal Joey' tours four local villages
2007 The original Granny Weatherwax and nanny Ogg dust down their broomsticks when the Club enters Discworld again with 'Maskerade'
2008 The Club's rural connections continue when 'Art' visits Scawby after it's run at The Plowright Theatre
Club play 'host' for the Sunthorpe Drama federation celebration of the theatre's 50th Birthday with a professionally directed production of 'Canterbury Tales'
2009 Red Riding Hood is the Club's 25th Pantomime
'Carpe Jugulum' is the Club's third visit to Terry Pratchett's Discworld
THE 2010s
2010 'Blackadder II': The Club stages four episodes from the Television Series
Village Touring programme begins again with 'Deckchairs'
The Rising Stars Youth Wing present their first full length production
'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
2011 Club receive North Lincolnshire Council's Voluntary Award for Community Impact
R. L Stevenson's classic thriller 'Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde'
The Club tour a sampler programme 'From Shakespeare to Melodrama' as part of the
North Lincolnshire Arts Forum 'Big Sky Festival'
Formal liaison with North Lincolnshire Museum established, beginning with
'Three Ghost Episodes for Hallowe'en' performed at the Museum
'Young Copperfield' an adaptation of the first part of Dickens' novel is jointly presented by
the Main Club and the Youth Wing 'Rising Stars'. Extract from this production performed
at the opening concert of Scunthorpe's New Entertainment Venue - The Baths Hall
Rising Stars tour their own Pantomime: 'Cinderella and Her Invisible Friend'
2011 The older ladies of the Club are delighted that the comedy ' Caramba's Revenge'
is chosen as the Club's Spring production
Club members in 3 'role playing' contributions to the national 'Museums at Night' project -
at North Lincolnshire Museum, Winterton Church and the Normanby Farming Museum


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Harmony Sweepstakes Festival
March 8th, 2014 @7:30pm
The Birchmere, Alexandria, VA
St. Joseph House Fundraiser 2014Saturday, 1/2 @7pm
Another awesome fundraiser for this great ministry. It's not too late to donate.
Sixtus at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas, VA
Sunday, 11/17/2014 @ 7:00pm
Pittsburg Tour
Sunday, 3/3/2013 @ 8:15pm
Monday, 3/4 @ 7:30pm
Friday, 3/8 @ 7:30pm
St. Joseph House FundaraiserSt. Joseph House is in Silver Spring, MD
Come out and support this wonderful ministry
run by Dan and Cubby LaHood.
Saturday, 1/26 @7pm
Redline A Cappella Invitational at CUASaturday, 4/14 @7pm
Sixtus Sings at MarymountWednesday, 3/28 @9:30pm. See here for more details.
Shamrockappella at CUA, hosted by Take NoteFriday 3/17/2012, 7-9pm
Featuring Redline, JHU, Delaware Deltones (as seen on TV), Sixtus, and Take Note
Sixtus Spring Break Tour 20123/3 - Blessed Sacrament Church, Harrisonburg, VA - Following the 5pm Mass
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|Project by mjasper
|posted 11-04-2009 04:50 AM
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This was a fun project. The table is made from African Mahogany, milled on my new Ridgid 4330 planer. I bought the mahogany from an eBay store and I really want to thank that guy because the lumber was fantastic and the price was really hard to beat. The aprons are joined to the legs with sliding dovetails, mainly because I wanted to experiment with forming them. I had never really worked with veneers before and I was very pleased with the result. I cut the veneers for the quadrant match with a ruler and a rotary knife, and then jointed the edges with a sanding block and a shooting board. The miters on the top could have been a bit tighter, but that'll be something to work on in the future. Finished with a few coats of Arm-R-Seal.
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#1 posted 11-04-2009 05:27 AM
Great Lookin end Table
-- Jim, Kentucky
#2 posted 11-04-2009 05:33 AM
Wonderful table great Job looks super.
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#3 posted 11-04-2009 05:39 AM
Very nice table, beautiful design. Give yourself a pat on the back! The walnut and mahogany go very well together. I also have one of those Rigid 4330 planers – excellent machine!
#4 posted 11-04-2009 05:49 AM
Nice work. Did you veener the bottom too? What is under it?
-- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence
#5 posted 11-04-2009 06:00 AM
Nice table!! Very interesting design!
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#6 posted 11-04-2009 06:45 AM
Yes, there's mahogany on the bottom. I guess I ideally should have used the same wood but this panel is so small that I didn't really think there would be a stability problem using two different veneers. It's a plywood core, in case anyone is wondering, because I have a hard time finding suitable MDF in my area. I have a hard time finding material in general actually.
#7 posted 11-04-2009 06:57 AM
I was just curious, I'm a student here :-)) I don't think it matters as long as both sides are done, form what I've been reading on here.
-- Bob in WW ~ "some old things are lovely, warm still with life ... of the forgotten men who made them." - D.H. Lawrence
#8 posted 11-04-2009 04:28 PM
I just started my first piece with mahogany. It is such a cool wood to work with. I am restoring an antique side table and created a new top and drawer. I finished mine with a few coats of Antique Oil Finish and am almost to the point where I can seal it with Arm-R-Seal.
Your table is gorgeous. I love the veneer top. Really turned out well.
-- Measure, cut, curse, repeat.
#9 posted 11-04-2009 11:58 PM
#10 posted 11-06-2009 03:45 AM
The four way book match is superb..
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Bestul, Eleanore M.
Eleanore M. Bestul, Waupaca, Wisconsin Age 87, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 at
Bethany Home in Waupaca, WI. She was born January 11, 1923 in the Town of Amherst, Portage Co., WI; daughter of Albert and Aleda (Engebretson) Thompson. On July 20, 1963, Eleanore married Harold Bestul in Waupaca, WI. He preceded her in death on January 11, 1984. She was a member of Scandinavia Lutheran Church in Scandinavia, WI. Eleanore is survived by: Daughter: Janie Paulson of Phoenix, AZ Brother: Russell Thompson of King, WI Step-Children: Howard Bestul, Jerome Bestul, and Janet Bestul 11 Adoring Grandchildren Also survived by many amazing step-grandchildren, fabulous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Aleda Thompson; her husband, Harold Bestul; a son, Edward Paulson; a sister, Helen Holmes; a brother, Robert Thompson; and a step-son, David Bestul. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Scandinavia Lutheran Church in Scandinavia, WI. Reverend Mark E. Sabin will officiate. There was a gathering of family and friends following the service on Friday evening at the church. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.


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Epiphone Les Paul Ultra II Review
Epiphone Les Paul Ultra II Review
By Anton Skvortsov
(This review was posted by me on Harmony Central, and i usually keep copies of my reviews for future reference. I decided that it would be cool to share my experience with GMC.)
Bought mine this month (beginning of June 2009), its been with me for two weeks. In overall scheme of things this is a very good guitar.
Nice mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard. Back of the neck has satin finish, which is a big plus grip wise. Decent gold covered Grover tuners. Alnico Classic Humbuckers + NanoMag, which really give it good tone versatility, you can get almost Fender-like single-coil tones out of this one when humbuckers are used in combination with the NanoMag. NanoMag has extra control knobs on the back panel for treble, bass, and gain. Chambered body makes this guitar much lighter than your average Les Paul. There are two 1/4" outputs, one for all pickups and one for NanoMag separately.
One problem, to switch between NanoMag and Humbuckers you need to work the volume knobs. They should have included a one-button switch. Since they have separate output for NanoMag, they should've made the main one for Humbuckers only. That way A/B switch pedal could've been used for quick switch between the NanoMag and Humbuckers.
9 out of 10
Sound of this guitar is excellent. Like I mentioned in previous section, you can combine NanoMag and Humbuckers for really unique tones. NanoMag by itself sounds very sharp, some adjustment on EQ is needed to get a perfect NanoMag sound on stand-alone.
For perfect setup two separate amps would be best, since this guitar has two outputs this should not be a problem if you own two amps. I got it to sound pretty decent on Peavey Vypyr 15 with NanoMag stand-alone as pickup. But the stereo output is kind of cool, eh? I think so.
Alnico Classic humbuckers are pretty standard. I will upgrade them once i have a chance and i believe then this guitar will achieve even better sound. But don't get me wrong its not bad now, authentic crunchy Les Paul:ish tone with distortion, and clean tone when combined with NanoMag is much better than let's say Epiphone Les Paul "Standard", to which I make most of my comparisons, since I traded my "Standard" LP for this "Ultra II".
Little bit more noise than I would like on some of the distortions, but this I guess can be fixed with Noise Gate pedal which I don't currently own. This guitar's sound/tone is very good, but it's not perfect to my taste, but please understand that this is a taste-relative opinion.
9 out of 10
When I got it from Epiphone, action was just perfect, just the way I like it. Not too low, not too high.
Pickups were set in a pretty standard way, but I like bridge pickup little lower than Epiphone factory standard.
I had a blast when I started playing it, since satin finish on the neck really gives a good grip "feel" so to say. And maybe it seems so to me, but I felt that neck it little bit thinner than in "Standard" model, since I had easier time fretting 6th and 5th string with my thumb.
Played for a day or two, but then I realized that I didn't do the most important thing - inspecting guitar closely.
When I opened a back panel I noticed there two pieces of wood just ratting around in the back compartment. I didn't see that there was a piece missing somewhere, so I removed those to small pieces of wood. But that kind of worried me naturally. So -1.
One of the wires connected to Tone Knob was loose, there was no solder on it, so it was not connected anywhere when it left the factory. Since Tone control still worked, I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, I just put some tape on the end of the wire to make sure it doesn't touch anything. That also worried me, but I decided to let it be. I will show it to a guitar tech when I have time, and I mean REAL Guitar Tech, not Guitar Center. I wish I knew more about Electronics of the guitar.
But this is a sexy guitar, and that can be said for sure. I mean this guitar really looks good, all people who like Les Pauls will be really happy of how this guitar is made.
Here we close the back panel. Read next section.
9 out of 10
I kept inspecting the guitar, and found big flaw. And now let me address the biggest problem that I think this guitar has as far as durability.
Plastic piece that holds two 1/4" is bigger than on regular guitars, since its holds two output and not one. This piece is made out of plastic that is not thick enough to effectively hold those output jacks.
When I got my eyes closer to this little plastic piece, I noticed that it had a small crack next to one of the jacks... I was furious, this guitar is very good, I would've hated it to return it, but I don't want cracks in anything when I paid for a new guitar.
I called Guitar Center and asked them to contact Epiphone and get this part mailed to me, they did and Epiphone did. I haven't got it yet, but it's on the way.
Epiphone/Gibson Support said that this part that will come for replacement will have to be installed by Gibson Certified tech. So that means I will have to give this guitar into a hands of Guitar Center tech. This job is simple, 5 minutes really.... But knowing GC they will probably take their sweet time doing it. So I will be without my new favorite guitar for 3-4 days.
I am thinking that i will have to find a metal worker and make this same piece out of metal and replace the plastic one. This would fix this flaw and i would be quite happy with this guitar.
This plastic piece is obvious flaw, and a serious one at that. Since you cant really reinstall a certified part of this guitar without breaking warranty, the replacement of this part to home made metal one will void warranty for sure. Not that Epiphone limited warranty worth a crap anyway.
Rest of the guitar seems pretty durable, but I guess years of playing and abusing will tell me more truth about it. But for now I cannot add anything else.
(By the way now I already got the plate that was cracked, and GC installed it for me. Though let me tell you I should just installed it myself, it's total idiotism in my opinion to pay $25 to let them screw on the plate, which is like less than a minute of work. They just "say" that you'll warranty will be void if you do it yourself, so you would pay them to install it.)
7 out of 10
Well like previous part shows I ran into a problem immediately which required Support. They agreed to send the part immediately as Guitar Center got in touch with them.
I can't really rate customer support, since it wasn't I who dealt with them.
But I don't consider their action as anything special, since I think they did what any company should. If product arrives with a broken part - replace the part or a whole thing.
So I cant really rate this section.
0 out of 0
I would definitely buy this guitar again if i wanted to buy a Les Paul. Even with this dual-jack holder problem. It's a very versatile guitar, has a good sound for rock, blues and metal that I play. Its light weight, so it's nice to play during gigs when you are playing with this guitar hanging on your shoulders. It wont break your hip *smile*. NanoMag is a good addition; satin finish on a neck is great idea that works.
I would add a button for switching quickly between NanoMag and Humbuckers, and i would have that plastic plate that's holding two 1/4" outputs made out of metal.
This guitar is Korean made unlike Chinese made "Standard" version of Epiphone's Les Paul. Everything on it seems to be much more exact than on cheaper Epiphones.
So let's say OVERALL RATING: 8.5 or 9.0 out of 10.0, since flaws are manageable and rest of this guitar clearly makes it worth it.
That's all..... I apologize if you review is not up to good standards, though i like to write, i don't know how to do it well. And if you have any questions regarding this specific guitar, please respond to this thread and i'll answer to best of my ability....
--Sensible Jones 14:18, 2 July 2009 (CEST)


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CORRYVILLE, OH (FOX19) - A man is behind bars on Wednesday following a Corryville smoke shop robbery, dating back to September.
Billy Mullins, 29, was arrested and charged on Wednesday, in connection with breaking into the Smoke Shop B&E, located at 2824 Jefferson Avenue.
Police say on September 28th, a suspect used a rock to break the glass in the front door of the shop. An undisclosed amount of money was taken, in addition to various tobacco products, before he fled the scene.
Mullins was charged with one count of breaking and entering.
According to authorities, he was also charged with three counts of breaking and entering by the Reading Police Department in a separate offense.
Anyone with information regarding the Smoke Shop B&E robbery is asked to contact police dispatch at (513) 765-1212 or Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040.
Callers can remain anonymous and may receive cash for their information.
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It all started when I decorated for Kanmo Retail Group's year end party, I thought it could need some sprucing up with more disco balls! This projects actually counts as recycling since we can use those old CDs we just don't know where to keep anymore.
What you need: Styro ball, a lot of CDs, scissors, glue gun, small hook, and string.
How to make:
1. Cut the CDs into little rectangles and squares. Don't worry if the length is not the same. You can also experiment triangle-shaped cuts, like I did, that work well too!
2. When you feel like you have the right amount, start sticking from the middle (biggest diameter) on the styro ball in rows all around forming a pattern. Make sure the rows are straight but don't sweat if it's not too neat.
3. Keep on sticking until the whole ball is covered with cut CDs.
4. To hang up, insert a hook at the top of the ball and attach with string.
The frosting on top of this DIY was that I was invited to appear on the morning show "Sapa Pagi" on KompasTV to share about this exact project. So really, who can't disco time anytime-anywhere now?


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MFA impressions: 11.40716 (left sheet only), 11.40717 (right sheet only), 11.43381a-c, 11.43461a-c (complete) Play: Ume no Haru Gojûsan Tsugi Theater: Ichimura
Gototei Kunisada ga (on each sheet) 五渡亭国貞画
Censor's seal: kiwame 改印: 極
By 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005) NOTES: [1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
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William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Japanese, Edo period, 1835 (Tenpô 6), 2nd month
- Artist Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III), Japanese, 1786–1864
- Publisher Yamamotoya Heikichi (Eikyûdô), Japanese
Vertical ôban triptych; 35.9 x 72.9 cm (14 1/8 x 28 11/16 in.)
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I think it's safe to say that parodies of Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" are absolutely everywhere lately. But really -- have you seen Bill Clinton singing "Blurred Lines"? Or how about "Furred Lines" with a bazillion TOO CUTE dogs? So. Awesome.
But the newest parody entitled "Defined Lines" blows all those other ones out of the water. To all the ladies who think that "Blurred Lines" promotes rape culture and Robin Thicke got a little carried away with all these naked women in the song's uncensored version, this one's for you. Prepare yourself to feel slightly vindicated then fall off your chair laughing while watching this parody from the Law Revue Girls, a student group at Auckland University.
Watch "Defined Lines" and see what I mean.
Ha! When the man's eating the sandwich! And I most definitely laughed out loud when the hashtag #notfuckingplastic flashed across my screen.
More from The Stir: Man Giving Neighbor a Ride Catches Her Gyrating to 'Blurred Lines' & Hilarious Clip Goes Viral (VIDEO)
Are they pushing the lines a little bit here with this parody? Yeah, I'd say so. I mean, come on, they're walking these men on leashes! I also think it's all in good fun though, and these women just want to show the world what it looks like (and how uncanny it is) when the roles are reversed from the original.
An interesting side note: YouTube even pulled the video briefly on Monday after it was flagged for "inappropriate content." I for one am happy it's back on the web. This is something everyone should have a chance to get a laugh at!
What do you think of "Defined Lines"?
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(Bumping post as Roland has spotted an excellent deal on the pre-order game)
It's not too long now till Left 4 Dead 2 is released and so those of you who have decided not to boycott the title, and instead are harbouring a hankering to get your hands on it the very day it comes out could do a lot worse than to pre-order your copy from Amazon.co.uk who are currently leading the scramble to offer the cheapest pre-release price.
The first title received very good, if not excellent, reviews and the sequel looks set to be of the same high standard, building upon the cooperative fps gameplay with new campaigns in a new setting and new weapons. Everyone who is anyone knows that there is no greater pleasure than smacking zombies with a guitar. Or a ninja sword. Or a baseball bat.
L4D2 is set in Southern America with the familiar premise of small, isolated groups of human survivors being forced to fight their way through zombie hordes to extraction points, taking refuge in sparse, scattered safehouses along the way. You will be dealing with four new survivors, each with their own unique story that you will learn along the course of the game. There are to be five campaigns, including: "Swamp Fever" in which you must cross a lush bayou, "The Parish" in which action will revolve around a church and "Dark Carnival" which sees you passing through that old horror staple; a zombie infested funfair in the dead of night.
While I can't image it will give me a case of the glee anywhere near to the way that Silent Hill 3's foray into a carnival of horror's did, anything remotely fairground related gets me all itchy with excitement so it's fair to say, as a L4D philistine who has not been caught up in all the recent furore and controversy, I am looking forward to trying Left 4 Dead 2 myself.
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Google next version of Android is unveiled at I/O conference.
Google's biggest event I/O is underway and as expected the search engine giant has unveiled its next version of Android called "L." KitKat has found its way to hardly 15 percent of android devices but Google has much better plans for the future.
According to Google, Android L will have 5000 new APIs and will feature a fresh new 'Material Design UI'.This new design will not only be limited to phones and tabs but many other device categories too. Overall the UI has become flat with bold colors, typography, improved grid lines, new animations and much more. With 5000 new APIs, Android L will open a lot of possibilities for the developers and Google is also rolling out new tools to the Developers, which will help them revamp their apps according to Google's Material Design philosophy.
A new notifications system is also introduced in Android L, the lock screen now shows a full list of notifications, which are actionable. Heads up notifications are now introduced with which the notifications appear over an already opened app and you can interact with it too. Smart Lock feature also comes with Android L, a phone's lock screen may be bypassed when your smartwatch is connected to it.
Talking about the battery life, Android L comes with number of optimizations, which will improve the battery life of your device. A new battery saver mode is introduced which will extend the usage time of your device by 90 minutes. Though we have already seen smartphone manufacturers like HTC and Samsung include extreme power saving modes but this native power saver mode will surely help improve the battery life efficiently.
Android L will also include new security features with remote wipe feature being one of them. Now you will be able to restore your stolen phone or tablet back to factory settings. The developer preview of Android L will be available for developers later today, stay tuned for more updates on I/O conference.


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Yesterday I finished The Knights of the Cornerstone by James Blaylock.
Blaylock is one of my favourite authors, based on his books like The Last Coin and The Paper Grail. He dropped out of site for many years, not publishing any novels for ten years before this one.
It's a good book, probably not as good as the two above, but more enjoyable than his last few. He has a nice way of mixing the real world with odd human behaviour, and the mysterious spiritual world, different from any other author I've read. His protagonists are not easily distinguished from each other, but they still work in context.
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New Zealand is an extremely tourist friendly country, so it takes a lot to stand out as a major tourist town - but that's exactly what Rotorua manages to do.
It may not have the name recognition of places like Queenstown, Nelson or Miford Sound, but when it comes to sheer number of tourist activities available, Rotorua takes the prize hands down. Not only is this city jam packed with interesting things to see and do, the land itself is a fascinating feature - sulphur, steam and powerful geysers speak of the earth's inner turmoil and create strikingly alien landscapes just a short journey away from the city centre. Whether you've decided to pick up a campervan rental in NZ for an epic inter-island road trip or you only have time for brief trip and are looking to pack as much into your short holiday as you can, Rotorua is a must-visit location. But with so many Rotorua attractions on offer it can be a little difficult to tell which ones to try. To make sure you get the most out of your time in this remarkable city we've put together a list of the top things to do in Rotorua. Campervan rentals are great for getting around the country, but while you're in town it's the activities in Rotorua that really matter. So without further ado, below are our top 10 picks for Rotorua activities that you must try.
This one's for the thrillseekers. Though many adrenaline junkies who come to New Zealand opt for something like bungy jumping or skydiving, those who don't feel the desire to go so far as plummeting through empty space can find plenty to get their heart racing in Rotorua. Whitewater rafting is great way to embrace adventure without ever rising more than a few metres above sea level - and Kaituna Cascades has whitewater experiences that range the full gamut from fun, scenic trips suitable for the whole family to adrenaline-spiking rapids and vertiginous waterfalls (including what may be the world's highest commercially rafted waterfall). The Rangitaiki River is perfect for those who are wanting to tip their toes into the world of whitewater rafting without taking on too large a challenge. If you're bringing the kids along, this is certainly the river that you're looking for - Kaituna Cascades even has an option specifically designed for families. For those who want live life a little closer to the edge, the Kaituna and Wairoa Rivers offer more than enough opportunities for heart pumping moments.
Of course, not everyone wants to spend their hard earned holiday time in a constant state of fear and excitement. Sometimes what you really want from your vacation is just to relax, unwind and be extravagantly pampered. If that sounds like a bit of you, then you have to pay a visit to Polynesian Spa, a world-leading luxury spa retreat featuring natural mineral bathing and an impressive array of relaxation treatments. Set on the tranquil shores of Lake Rotorua, Polynesian Spa boasts 27 mineral pools fed by two complementary natural springs - the Priest Spring is slightly acidic, making it perfect for easing tired muscles and relieving aches and pains, while the alkaline waters of Rachael Spring nourish the skin. Of course there's far more here than just the pools: body wraps, hydrotherapy, massage, reflexology… there's even a juice bar by the mineral pools and a cafe that provides healthy snacks and refreshments, so you can be revitalised both inside and out. Fusing ancient healing practices with modern methods, Polynesian Spa is frequently recognised as one of the top 10 spas on earth.
Discover New Zealand's culture and history while seizing the chance to see some of the country's most awe inspiring geothermal features at Te Puia, the nation's living Maori cultural centre, located just five minutes from the Rotorua city centre. For centuries, storytelling has been something of a specialty for the Maori people, and at Te Puia this is expressed in vibrant displays of dance and song that recount the myths, legends and history of the local people. The Te Arawa people have been living in the area for nearly 700 years and have been guiding visitors around the local geysers and geothermal pools for the last 140. From before Europeans arrived in New Zealand, the indigenous people have been making use of these natural features for a range of practical uses including cooking, food preservation, laundry and dye making. The most spectacular of these geothermal features is Pohutu - the largest active geyser in the southern hemisphere. Ranked among the world's top 5 geysers by Lonely Planet, Pohutu erupts to a height of 30 metres up to 20 times every day. In addition to the natural and cultural attractions, Te Puia also affords visitors a rare glimpse of New Zealand's national bird - the kiwi. This reclusive, nocturnal creature is rarely seen in the wild but in Te Puia's specially lit, purpose built kiwi house, you can see how this incredibly unique bird goes about life.
There's no question that New Zealand has some truly stunning landscapes - even at sea level this young land impresses with its jagged mountain peaks and glistening lakes. But to really gain an appreciation for just how remarkable this nation is, you have to see it from the air, and one of the best ways to get a bird's eye view of this magnificent country is with Aerius Helicopters. Aerius offers a generous range of scenic flights, including one that soars over the glittering lakes and tumultuous geothermal landmarks of the Rotorua region. Soar over Mount Tarawera (sundered by the massive eruption that wiped out the famous Pink and White Terraces), smell the sulphur and see the rising steam of Rotorua's uneasy earth, and glide above vast forests. Experiencing Rotorua from above is an utterly unique experience that will stay with you for years to come, and will undoubtedly make exploring the region by more traditional means all the more rewarding.
For the perfect mix of recreation and relaxation, Mini Golf Rotorua has you covered. This course has been specially designed for competition - which means that sheer luck has very little to do with how you fare on the green, making for a much fairer game. It also means that this is the perfect place to engage in a little friendly rivalry. Whether you've brought the family along for a bit of casual fun or feel like challenging your friends or partner to a high stakes match, Mini Golf Rotorua will provide you with hours of entertainment. It's not just the course itself that makes this a special place to visit though - the setting is as much a part of the experience as the green. Pigeons, friendly rabbits, frogs and abundant birdlife are all an integral part of Mini Golf Rotorua. If you're wanting to try something that's a little out of the ordinary, try nighttime mini golf - the course takes on a whole new feel thanks to the creative lighting.
New Zealand's most awarded tourism attraction, Tamaki Village transports visitors back to a time before Europeans arrived on the shores Aotearoa, for an absorbing experience in a lovingly created Maori village. Set in a natural forest environment just 15 minutes south of Rotorua, Tamaki Village will give you an unparalleled insight into the culture and lifestyle of pre-colonial Maori people. Receive a formal welcome onto the sacred grounds, where you'll be treated to an evening of song, dance, ancient rituals, indigenous art forms and a 3 course feast. And if you really want to experience the kind of hospitality that would be afforded to a visiting tribe, you can opt for an overnight experience. After an afternoon of cultural activities and an evening of storytelling and feasting, you can retire for a tranquil night's sleep in a traditional whare moe (sleeping house).
Those who are looking for a fun day on the water but aren't too keen on the thought of whitewater rapids would do well to get hold of Mana Adventures. Offering entertainment for the entire family, Mana Adventures gives you the chance to enjoy Lake Rotorua in a distinctly different fashion. One of their most popular attractions is the pedal boats - a fun and safe way to take in the lakeside scenery. For over a decade Lake Rotorua has played host to pedal boat voyagers and it doesn't look like their popularity is about to dip any time soon. But the iconic pedal boats are far from the only thing that Mana Adventures has on offer. A Mana Ball is a giant watertight sphere that you can climb inside and walk on water. Unconventional? Certainly. An experience not to be missed? Definitely. There are even kayaks available for hire if you're looking to navigate the lakeshore in a slightly less ungainly craft. With an emphasis on keeping things fun and affordable for families, Mana Adventures is a fantastic choice for budget conscious travellers and those with a couple kids in tow.
When it comes to adventure activities, Agroventures has you pretty well covered. Featuring both one of a kind attractions and new takes on old favourites, this is a place that will redefine all your expectations of adrenaline pumping antics. Start off in the Agroventures adventure hub to get an insight into the evolution of adventure rides in New Zealand before diving straight into the action. You may think you know what jetboat rides are like, but you've never experienced anything like the Agrojet. Step into this 'Ferrari on water' and feel the force of 3G's as you launch to 100 kph in the merest blink of an eye - this high octane sprint course will leave you breathless and pumped for more. Those with an itch to try something totally unique need to try the one-of-a-kind Shweeb. This is one of the world's most efficient human-powered machines - suspended, pedal powered racing pods! Not only can you race your friends and family at speeds up to 50 kph, anyone who manages to break the current world speed record will win $1000 cash. These two activities only brush the surface of what's available at Agroventures Adventure Park, but suffice it to say that anyone who's the least bit adventure inclined needs to pay them a visit.
For over 30 years River Rats has been offering incredible river adventures - from tranquil kayak trips to exciting whitewater rafting to the intense adrenaline pounding experience of racing head first down a river on a sledge, guided by your own flippered feet. River Rats puts a strong emphasis on safety and attention to detail, doing their utmost to ensure that no matter how wild the water gets, intrepid adventurers have the time of their lives without any unwanted inconveniences. And as if their pedigree wasn't strong enough already, they've also been awarded the Qualmark Enviro Gold Award - the first rafting company in New Zealand to be accorded such an honour. Their scenic trip down the Rangitaiki is ideal for wee adventure seekers as young as 5, while their Kaituna and Wairoa river experiences (including the crazy Kaituna Sledging) will have seasoned adrenaline junkies rearing to go.
Rotorua is replete with exciting adventure opportunities but sometimes you're looking for something with a little more substance and a little less pace. That place that you're looking for is Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Eco-tourism is popular throughout New Zealand, and for good reason, but Rotorua is particularly blessed with fascinating natural features. Steaming fissures, boiling mud, geysers and unnaturally blue acidic lakes - you'll get to see all these and more when you take a self-guided eco-tour through this geothermal park. Located just 20 minutes south of Rotorua (heading towards Taupo), you can choose anything from a 45 minute walk to a 4 hour trek through the otherworldly Waimangu Volcanic Valley. If you're wanting to delve a little deeper and find out more about this extraordinary area, you can also pick from a handful of guided tours - whether you choose to spend the whole day in the valley or just half, it's up to you. Plus, in addition to the numerous walking tour options, there's also the chance to cruise along Lake Rotomahana, a body of water largely created by a massive volcanic eruption in the 19th century. It's hard to find a place where you'll get a better look Rotorua's distinctive geothermal environment than Waimangu.
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It's funny how motorhome memories stick with you. I can still recall a motorhome vacation my family took when I was five years old and how awesome I thought I was, tucked away in a loft bed above the cab. From revealing unique destinations to providing tips and tricks, it's my mission to help others build great motorhome memories too.
It's funny how motorhome memories stick with you. I can still recall a motorhome vacation my family took when I was five years old and how awesome I thought I was, tucked away in a loft bed above the cab. From revealing unique destinations to providing tips and tricks, it's my mission to help others build great motorhome memories too.


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Matt, Co-owner and Regional Clinical Director for ProEx Physical Therapy, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 1997 and completed a two-year residency program in manual therapy. He is currently a candidate for full-fellowship in the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists. In 2008, Matt became certified by Workwell Occupational Health Systems to focus on the rehabilitation of the industrial work setting through functional capacity evaluations. He specializes in orthopedic rehabilitation, sports injuries and treatment of the spine. Matt has over 10 years of experience working with Professional, Collegiate and High school athletes in the field of physical therapy, and designing customized fitness programs, which he successfully demonstrated as Program Director of Baystate Sports Training, 2001-2005. While earning his degree, Matt pitched on the Husky baseball team, helping to lead the program to the NCAA Division I Regional baseball tournament his senior year. He then went on to compete professionally for a year in Holland. Matt plays an active role in the community, speaking on topics related to physical therapy and sports conditioning with local business groups and athletic organizations, as well as appearing as a regular guest lecturer at Northeastern University. In addition to his local appearances, Matt is currently a Teaching Assistant for the ProEducation Series at ProEx Physical Therapy, focusing on topics related to Medical Exercise Therapy and Spinal Conditions. Matt is a past member of the Woburn Rotary Club and holds current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association, the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists and the Massachusetts Private Practice Special Interest Group of the APTA, of which he sits on the group's Executive Committee. He was also recently appointed co-Chair of the Payment Policy and Practice Committee of the MA APTA. Matt's dedication to the field of physical therapy is exhibited everyday in the knowledge and training he provides to his staff and the personal attention and care he conveys to his patients.
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Paige is currently an Exercise Technician in the Braintree location. Paige instructs, motivates, and assists patients with their therapeutic exercise programs under the supervision of a physical therapist. She attended the University of New Hampshire where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology: Exercise Science. She will be attending Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in the fall where she will work toward a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree. In her spare time, Paige enjoys cooking and spending time with her family.
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Another night falls in Gotham City and the ever-vigilant Dark Knight watches over his city and its citizens. With the help of his ex-secret agent butler, Alfred, and sword-wielding assassin Katana, the Batman wages a tireless war against Gotham's twisted criminal underworld. Buckle up for 13 all-new adventures from the first season, and ride along as Batman battles the evil machinations of Professor Pyg, Magpie, Mister Toad and criminal mastermind Anarky. It's a crime-fighting collection of hidden clues, cool tech and detective thrills as Batman prowls in the shadows, ready to deliver action-packed excitement and justice!
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Bank of Baroda SO Answer Key 2016 is uploaded on site bankofbaroda.co.in exam held on 14th May get paper solution & solved question paper.
BOB Specialist Officer Paper Solution 2016: Bank of Baroda has come up with another publication for all candidates who had appeared for written exam conducted on 14th May, 2016. This selection round was held for post of Specialist Officer Post so if you are one of them then kindly refer to www.bankofbaroda.co.in site. Get your answer key, solved question paper, paper solution for which you had appeared for exam. It is very much necessary that each & every candidate should refer to its above-mentioned site to analyze your performance.
Let's have glimpse of Bank of Baroda as many of them might be aware about it still we will have quick overview about it. It is an state owned banking & financial services providing company situated at Vadodara, Gujarat earlier it was known as Baroda. From all over India it is second largest bank after SBI (State Bank of India) having around 5326 branches in India as well as in abroad & over 8000 ATMs. It is one of four big banks along with ICICI, SBI, Punjab National Bank.
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On 20th July, 1908 Maharaja H.H. Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad has founded Bank of Baroda & it was designated as profit- making public sector undertaking (PSU). On 19th July, 1969 Government of India has announced as major commercial banks of India along with 13 other was nationalized. As their network is very large so they are constantly in need of employees for smooth working of their organization past month they did released employment news for post of Specialist Officer.
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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. Nautical A thick post on a ship or wharf, used for securing ropes and hawsers.
- n. One of a series of posts preventing vehicles from entering an area.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- n. A strong vertical post of timber or iron, fixed to the ground and/or on the deck of a ship, to which the ship's mooring lines etc are secured
- n. A similar post preventing vehicle access to a pedestrian area, to delineate traffic lanes, or used for security purposes.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. An upright wooden or iron post in a boat or on a dock, used in veering or fastening ropes.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. Nautical, a strong post fixed vertically alongside of a dock, on which to fasten hawsers for securing or hauling ships.
- n. Same as billet-head, 1 .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. a strong post (as on a wharf or quay or ship for attaching mooring lines)
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
On the approach of the officer there was no challenge, so to find the reason of this the officer climbed up the ladder and found the sentry, who explained he had seen something "right enuff," but thought it was "one of them things they tie ships to" -- in other words a bollard.
The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918
On an ancient stone stump, about three feet thick and three feet high, used for securing ships by ropes to the shore, and called a bollard or holdfast, an elderly gentleman sits facing the land with his head bowed and his face in his hands, sobbing.
Although Jim cycling into a bollard was a highlight.
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The entire length of rope unwound directly from the reel or 'bollard' of the first launch, and the line of a second boat was attached forthwith; a third and a fourth were annexed, but the whale exhibited no sign of exhaustion, and dragged his pursuers like the wind.
"bollard," a piece of timber near the stern of the boat.
We made a triangle with our eyes: me looking mournfully at Leo, Leo scrutinising the man in the denim jacket, the man watching me, leaning on a concrete bollard and chewing gum.
I love it that there is a word like "bollard" — it sounds ridiculous and ponderous and silly all at once.
A 57-year-old woman was taken to hospital on Thursday with fractures to her face and ribs and internal injuries after what police described as a "bucket-sized" concrete bollard hit the car she was travelling in with husband, who was driving at the time and suffered minor cuts and bruises.
They verbally abuse her calling her a P**i for nudging one of them off his bollard as she crosses the road.
There's also line-tossing, where deckhands are timed lassoing a bollard on a pier from an approaching tug.
I hate it when that happens.
"Stephen stood up, hesitated, leapt for a bollard with a sergeant standing by it, and missed his hold. He fell between the jetty and the boat, and coming to the surface called out in Catalan, 'Pull me out. Hell and death.'"
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Cockpit- and flight-data recording comes to commercial fleets
Airbus Helicopters has embarked on a plan to fit its entire commercial helicopter family with in-cockpit imaging and flight-data recorders by 2015, according to CEO Guillaume Faury.
The move, announced at Heli-Expo 2014, was prompted in part by the loss of an EC135T2 light twin operated by Police Scotland that crashed into a bar in central Glasgow Nov. 29, killing all three onboard and seven people inside the building. Three months into the accident probe, investigators are still struggling to understand why transfer pumps in the helicopter's fuel system were switched off and why the pilot was unable to make a controlled landing after the engines had flamed out.
The helicopter did not have—and was not required to be equipped with—a crash-worthy flight data recorder, and the U.K. investigators have been forced to examine data in the non-volatile memory of onboard systems, such as the full-authority digital engine controls (Fadec), in order to piece together the final moments of the flight. Most of those data snapshots have no time-stamps, however, making it a challenge to interpret them.
Flight-data recorders are mandatory on public service helicopters, particularly those operated on behalf of oil and gas operations, but they are generally not mandated for light single- and twin-engine helicopters, for which they are deemed too heavy to be cost-effective. But Airbus Helicopters, formerly Eurocopter, has laid some groundwork to adopt them on lighter helicopters. In 2008, the company partnered with U.S.-based Appareo Systems to install its 0.5-lb. (300-gram) Vision 1000 flight-data-monitoring system in the cockpit of the light single-engine AS350 Ecureuil or AStar- family. The first units of these were destined for the U.S. market, but the plan was later widened to equip the entire commercial Ecureuil family and, more recently, the EC130 T2.
Now Airbus Helicopters plans to install cockpit voice and flight-data recording (CVFDR) systems that include cockpit imaging on all its commercial types, from the single-engine EC120 to the heavy EC225. Customers that do not want it will have to pay to have it removed. "This plan represents some challenges, particularly if you consider we have to certify this device in all the aircraft," says Gilles Bruniaux, vice president of aviation safety.
The data-monitoring device requires access to the helicopter's electrical system and must be wired to its GPS antenna. It can be used as a flight-data-monitoring tool with a removable memory card that stores flight data from sensors and an inertial measurement unit installed in the device along with GPS transmission. In the front of the device is a camera that captures cockpit images at four frames per second.
"The CVFDR can collect all the data you need, but sometimes a cockpit image will tell you exactly [what] happened," Bruniaux says. Several AS350 incident investigations have been assisted greatly by the device, he notes.
"There was a lot of pushback from pilots when operators introduced flight-data monitoring because they saw it as a spy in the cockpit," Bruniaux says. "But today it is seen as an important safety tool, and we believe this can be the same. We obviously cannot mitigate if the pilot decides he doesn't want the system to work while [he is] flying, covering over the sensor or disconnecting the power."
Other helicopter makers are examining their options or have taken a different approach. Bell says it offers CVFDR equipment in the Bell 412 and 429 and flight-data-monitoring through the G1000H avionics system on the 407G and eventually on the 505 JetRanger X. "We will also have a very robust ops data-monitoring system on the Bell 525 Relentless," notes Chuck Evans, director of marketing and sales support.
"Installation of the Vision 1000 system in Bell model aircraft requires FAA approval, and it is our understanding that Appareo has obtained a [Standard Type Certificate] permitting installation on the Bell 206 series," Evans says.
AgustaWestland offers the Appareo Vision 1000 system as an option but is generally more focused on advanced health and usage monitoring systems (HUMS) and flight-data management solutions to address similar safety requirements.


text: will apple ever make new pro speakers that are compatible for the power mac g5? the current pro speakers have a mini jack and the g5 don't got this one any more. i don't want to buy any adapter etc. has anybody more info about the compatibility of the pro speakers? or am i just wrong and they will work on the g5? I just like the pro speakers because they are cheap, good looking and the sound is ok for my needs.


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Friday, January 14, 2011
Your Opinion Counts
It had been a while since I posted anything in "Your Opinion Counts", so I got a hold of some products I had recently been using and made some calls. I was on the hunt for some product coupons but my main call was about my probiotics I had bought:
-Swiss probiotics- really didn't agree with me. I had been using Webber and switched because I saw a "sale". Well, you know the old saying about "it's not a sale if.."
I called the company since Walmart would not take them back, and they had me send them back along with my postage reciept. They will be sending back the cost of them wholesale,( which is more than what I paid), plus my postage.So not a bad deal.
-ED Smith- no coupons but said they could print me off recipes. I though- I could do that at home if I wanted, so turned that offer down.
-Et Tu Caesar-sending coupons
-Nature Valley and Betty Crocker- no coupons
By calling product companies, and voicing your opinion about their products, you can often get coupons for your call, either cents off or free product coupons.
Posted by Monique Fullowka at 1:28 PM
Labels: groceries, Your opinion counts
2 comments:
- Glogirl said...
I have had great success e-mailing companies & complimenting them on products I love. A couple that come to mind are a Free Product Coupon from Duncan Hines, $2.00 off coupons for Jane's Chicken, $2.00 off coupons for Uncle Ben's and $5.00 off coupons for Colgate-Palmolive products.
- January 14, 2011 at 7:25 PM
- Marjorie said...
Thanks for sharing, everyone likes a good buy
on the products they buy.
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- January 16, 2011 at 10:17 AM
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The power Christ Jesus embodied has been present through all ages and still is. This power is Christ, Truth, and it comes from God. "The Father that dwelleth in me," Jesus said, "he doeth the works." n1 The eternal God's power is here and always will be. It can never be withdrawn.
n1 John 14:10.
A hundred years ago, Mary Baker Eddy discovered the divine laws behind Jesus' teachings and healing works and founded the Church of Christ, Scientist. She proved the continuing efficacy of divine power by healing with it and teaching and others to understand and use it. She called her discovery Christian Science. Because it reiterates the teachings and works of the Founder of Christianity, this religion is Christian. Operating on changeless, demonstrable divine law, it is also Science.
In the textbook of Christian science, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,m Mrs. Eddy writes: "This healing power of Truth must have been far anterior to the period in which Jesus lived. It is as ancient as 'the Ancient of days.' It lives through all Life, and extends throughout all space." n2
n2 Science and Health,m p. 146.
Unfortunately, people too often have believed that the power of God to heal sickness and disability was limited to the period of time in which Jesus and his apostles lived. But if it were true that God is of little or no help anymore to the sick, would it not mock every sincere Christian who suffers today and longs for divine aid?
That God's power to heal is for all ages before and after Jesus' today is evidenced by the remarkable healings accomplished by Old Testament prophets and New Testament Christians.Elijah's understanding of the availability of divine power enabled him to replace a widow's desperate lack with sufficiency. Elisha healed Naaman of leprosy and brought a Shunammite woman's son back to life. Peter and John restored a lame man's limb to full strength. Paul nullified the poisonous sting of a snake and raised a youth from death after a fall.And not only these apostles but also the unknown Ananias proved God's power, healing Saul (who later became Paul) of blindness. Christ Jesus himself promised: "He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also." n3
n3 John 14:12.
What qualifications are needed to use this power today for the benefit of sick, sinful, suffering humanity? To name a few: a sincere desire to follow Christ Jesus; the earnest pursuit of moral, unselfed living; a deep love for God and obedience to Him; and an advancing understanding of both God and man. In Christian Science, man is the spiritual child of God, divine Spirit. He is intelligent, healthy, wise, because his Father is the very source of all real intelligence, health, wisdom. Contrary to the general belief that man is matter , or a mix of matter and spirit, man as the offspring of God is and always has been wholly spiritual, without an element of anything unlike his Maker. Mrs. Eddy emphasizes this when she writes: "The Christlike understanding of scientific being and divine healing includes a perfect Principle and idea, -- perfect God and perfect man, -- as the basis of thought and demonstration." n4
n4 Science and Health, p. 259.
When the unreality of the five material senses' presentation of a sick and sinful mortal is realized and replaced in thought, desire, and life with the truth that man is the blessed son of God, harmonious in every aspect and action, healing follows.
The power of the Christ is divine, and nothing can resist it. Its effect when faithfully applied is as certain as that of the force of gravity to bring thigs down. The great difference is that this divine power lifts up and heals. DAILY BIBLE VERSE Wa it, I say, on the Lord. Psalms 27:14m


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People / Characters
The irony is enough to pain me, but I can't dispute, either, the fact that I made better friends at war than I ever made in Haute-Ondes in times of peace. I owe them at least an introduction. As to my enemies: they are here as well, for neither should escape the record.
Vincent Sterling of Haute-Ondes
Adrien of Sous-Champs
I came upon Adrien by accident, when he was only a boy who thought war would be fun. A mouthy brat, he only earned more than the back of my hand thanks to his hair; it was unkempt and unwashed, and he'd cut it disgracefully short, but it was unexpectedly blond. He could hardly be the son of some serf, but I kept my suspicions to myself, for I did not have the resources or certainty to act on them at the time. I pressured him instead, until he swore to find me in Ringreef.
I can't say I was impressed when he arrived. Untrained, unfit, poor and too bold-mouthed, his application was laughable. He was barely a man, then, with a ridiculous longsword and only one hand to wield it. I couldn't send him away for fear of losing him, but it took some effort to convince Belden – and myself – of his worth.
Adrien's skills on the battlefield were unmatched in their utter ineffectiveness. He was therefore tasked to help with my logistical work – mapping, trap-laying and documentation. Eventually he would learn magic, though the result was only that he had more brushes with death than most soldiers can count. He was lucky to have us keep him safe – though the task fell mostly to Belden.
Belden of Sous-Champs
Nothing more than a farmboy in his youth, Belden was a talented fighter and a decent tactician – but mostly he was a good leader. He served our squadron as Lancepesade – basically my right hand – and handled the field work while I handled the politics. He attributed his skills and knowledge to his work as a Watcher in Sous-Champs, though I think it probably had more to do with the fact that he had countless siblings in his one-room family home. I had only three and it was a chore to avoid them.
How we met, interestingly, is thanks to his siblings. At least one of them had learned to write – a talent that Belden never mastered – and so it was that I knew every detail of his eldest sister's marriage, his father's work, his mother's worry and his youngest brother's tumble into Underland River. The letters were trite but Belden adored them, and while he swore loyalty to the King, it could hardly be argued that he was really in Ringreef to ensure the safety of his home and family. Of course, my readings often lead to conversation and therefore to questions about my own family, which I was forced to endure.
Speaking of siblings, however…
Dahl & Dorian of Ends
Dahl and Dorian were perhaps the most irritating people I ever met. If Belden was disappointed when I hired Adrien, it is nothing compared to how I felt after every interaction with these two. Brother and sister, respectively, they were both proud, nearly-identical Endines with the usual and unnecessarily graceful mannerisms. They shared not only a bond as twins but also as âmé – a life-bond understood by very few outside of Ends – and as such they often acted, to the chagrin of many, as one. They weren't, however, without their differences.
Dahl was slightly taller, slightly quieter and vastly less interested in battle than his sister. While he always claimed to be the eldest, I never had reason to believe it was the truth – as with most things that came out of his mouth. He made it through difficult times by joking, and the war in Ringreef was no exception. He laughed more often than anyone and made it is his duty to make others laugh – I suspect this is why we rarely got along. I had a similar relationship with his sister, though for different reasons.
Dorian was hot-blooded, fearless and annoyingly opinionated. Endine through and through, she had traded much of her childhood for her skills in battle, and while I was loathe to bestow upon her any praise, I was glad to have her as my friend rather than my enemy. That was probably true for most people, though there were some who dared to cross her…
Jarek Watcher
Jarek was the third and final commoner promoted to an officer's rank. While many felt it was largely thanks to his father's pull, I imagine that such people never met Jarek. He was young, surely, and too prideful, but he was talented and ambitious; he took his position seriously and he worked hard. I cannot say nearly as much for many of the King's Commissioned Officers.
Rumoured to be a gambler and of inauspicious birth, Jarek made the most of what he was granted and of what he could take for himself. He had a temper, but his wrath was always earned. To my recollection, Adrien earned it more than once, and probably caused even more trouble than Jarek found out about. As is the case with many young men, the two of them were fiercely competitive, though Adrien was rarely a match for Jarek's strength or his charisma. Though there is at least one who preferred his company over Jarek's…
Corlette Stoning
Corlette had a powerful effect on everyone she met – for good or ill would depend on her mood. A dark-haired lowborn of Haute-Ondes, she was a miniscule woman who nonetheless proved her worth and her mettle by quickly rising through the Bloodletters' ranks, from acolyte to Interrogator in only a few short years. She was devoted and wildly clever for her age, and I am sure that most people can't imagine what happened to her to make her that way. I had my own theories about her heritage and her intentions, but sharing them hardly earned me any friends.
Despite Corlette's rank and her work, she and Adrien got along well – though it's possible this was only because she didn't know his more magical secrets. He told us what he thought were most of hers, but I can't imagine he knew anything Corlette didn't want him to. To me, she was stoic, laconic and flawlessly dutiful, though I was always waiting for her Bloodletter zeal to shine through.


text: Known for beautifully detailed dresses, flowing separates and a feminine, romantic aesthetic, womenswear label Paola Frani has been enthralling the Italian fashion set since the late 80s. A go-to for cocktail dresses with a subtle sex appeal, flattering workwear separates and ladylike basics, this premium brand is a favourite of stylish women everywhere. From short, flirty styles to elegant office essentials, Paola Frani skirts are eye-catching and bold in layered, textured materials.


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The worst days are the ones where there is severe weather. You are left with the decision to either: a) risk ruining your favorite pair of shoes; or b), put on those rain boots that never match your outfit. For the most part you probably make the decision to just wear your favorite shoes and by the end of the night you realize those babies are damaged.
Those days are now over! Designer Rebecca Miller from Chicago has created Shuella, an umbrella for your shoes. It's a stylish footwear protector available in colors pink, yellow, green and black. Designed for convenience, fashion, and showery weather, Shuella allows women to wear their heels even while in the rain.
Included with Shuella's is a cloth to rid excess water that may be left on your shoes umbrella as well as a pouch to place your trendy helper back into.
Shuella's are durable with a slip free sole, and also effortless to put on. When your brella is no longer needed you can place it back into your handbag until your next weather emergency.
Available in sizes 5-11, Shuella can be worn over any size heel. So what are you waiting for, April showers?? Do your Jimmy Choo's a favor a get them some shoebrella-ella -ella now!
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AarhusKarlshamn UK Ltd (AAK) began life as Anglia Oils in 1982. The business was established in the UK as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Danish company Aarhus Olie, a world leader in speciality fats.
Here are some key dates in the company's history in manufacturing food service supplies and bakery ingredients.
Anglia Oils is established at King George Dock, Hull, East Yorkshire. The business, which was formed with the intention of marketing Palm Oil and its products in the UK, begins trading the following year.
Anglia Oils begins manufacturing 'Prep' frying oils and 'Whirl' butter alternatives for foodservice on behalf of Proctor and Gamble. The brands were fully acquired in 1997.
Chalice Foods, the specialist producer of sauces, tapenades and dressings, were acquired and production moves to Hull.
Acquisition of the Rowallan Creamery, one of the UK's leading manufactures of margarines and shortenings for the bakery industry. Production is transferred to Hull in 2002.
As part of a group initiative, the company's name is changed to Aarhus United to move in line with the global corporate identity.
A new range of speciality oils is launched into the retail sector under the Chalice brand.
Aarhus United merges with Karlshamn AB to create AarhusKarlshamn AB – AarhusKarlshamn UK Ltd in the UK. Karlshamn AB could trace its roots in Hull back to seed crushing businesses established by local entrepreneurs in the mid 19th Century. In 2005 Karlshamn's flaked fats production is moved from Formby, near Liverpool, to Hull.
Karlshamn's Hull production is wound down and manufacturing is moved to King George Dock.
The wet division of Lion Foods, which produces condiments, dressings and sauces, is acquired. Its extensive production and warehousing facilities are retained in Runcorn.
Lion brand products are re-packaged and re-launched in the UK foodservice sector.
The new foodservice brand 'Prep Premium' is launched in the UK and is first to market with Infused oils in 1L catering packs.
Lion brand products re-packaged and re-launched in the UK retail sector.
AarhusKarlshamn UK Ltd updates its logo and launches a new corporate identity.
AAK UK Ltd secures Europe's first shipment of sustainably produced crude palm oil.
Trading begins in GreenPalm Certificates. The GreenPalm programme, which promotes the production of certified sustainable palm oil, was established by AAK UK Ltd in conjunction with the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil.
AAK UK Ltd crowned Hull Daily Mail Business of the Year
AAK UK Ltd introduces RSPO certified sustainable palm oil into entire bakery fats range.
AAK UK Ltd launches Fullolife, a new range of nutritional oil-based supplements for animals.
AAK Bakery Services based in Oldham closes seeing it's production transfer to the King George Dock site in Hull.