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Review Group Week 162 - INVINCIBLE #60
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by ****** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 8:28 pm
by MrBlack » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:05 pmDamn, that was intense!
The issue was a bit of a mess, but if anything it is a decent reflection of the utter disaster that has been wreaked upon the Earth. Sixteen Invincibles versus the entire planet. I am actually surprised at how well the Image heroes did.
The art was excellent in this one, and I have been quite impressed with the coloring on this series since issue #50. As for the story, it was an exhilarating read, but there was way too much going on for a single issue, even if it was 30 pages. Lots of deaths, lots of maimings, and only one of those deaths was even showcased (although it was a doozy). Overall, I loved the story, although it might have been better as two or three issues. Still, I find it hard not to like this issue if just for its ambition.
Story: 8
Art: 10
Overall: 9
by Bob_at_york » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:40 amIf we aren't part of the review group, we can still discuss the issue right?
by ****** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 8:43 am
by KING King Impulse » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:41 pmInvincible #60
Written by Robert Kirkman
Art by Ryan Ottley, Cliff Rathburn and FCO Plascencia
So The Invincible War begins, and ends within 30 pages. An ambitious goal for Robert Kirkman, to pack a crossover event into one oversized issue? A good idea? Perhaps. Did he pull it off? Not in my opinion. The issue was far too cluttered, both in terms of characters and in terms of panels per page. Too much happened in too little time, I really like the idea of an army of evil Invincibles attack Earth and I think it would make a fantastic arc, but in trying to prove something to the big companies, Kirkman rushed this in a gimmicky way that did a potentially great story a terrible disservice. As for the actual story content, it was pretty much what I expected, all of Image's superheroes team up to fight of an army of evil Invincibles, and I mean all (Tech Jacket!!!), they basically win but are undone by Invincible's #1 nemesis, Angstrom Levy's arrogance. As with all of Kirkman's stories, nothing is ever fully wrapped up, but this a good thing, the Invincibles and Angstrom Levy are now two seperate plot points that he can pick up later, as well as all the escaped inmates from the prison. This being a crossover, there are deaths and injuries to be expected, with several Guardians of the Globe and members of the Teen Team incapcitated or killed (including my favourite Image character) and this will no doubt be picked up next issue as well.
There's nothing left to say about Ryan Ottley, the man is a master storyteller who over 50 issues has evolved into one of the best artists working in comics today. Unfortunately, Kirkman's overambitious script hampers his work. Panels are too small and too many and in some places I was unsure as to panel order. Rathburn has been a great addition to the team, aping Ottley's self inking finely and giving the penciller more time to make his art even more awesome. The colourist, FCO (Apparently it's a nickname), has carried on the look of this book perfectly, and personally, I prefer the colours a tiny bit more now than I did in the first 50 issues and the colour of Invincible was always one of the high points.
Overall, this issue may have seemed like a good idea in theory and maybe Kirkman thought he had something to prove but ultimately, he is only proven wrong. You can't do a crossover event of this scale in one issue, not with only 30 pages to work with. Hopefully this was a one time deal and Kirkman abandons the gimmicks and goes back to telling some of the best superhero stories of the 21st Century.
Story - 5
Art - 7
Overall - 6
by Punchy » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:42 pmI thought this was great!
But, Rex? No!
by Bob_at_york » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:47 pm
a lot of damage to the characters and the world. I am curious how long it would take him to fix everything if he flew around and tried to fix everything. Also I am curious: Is the Immortal dead? His head was ripped off his body. I am also curious when we will see the "Invincible" who went to the dark dimension again.
by guitarsmashley » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:47 pmMan lots of great choices for next week.
On the impossible to find front there is
The Muppet Show #1
The Incredibles #1
But both of those are in monthly comic box.
Dark Reign Elektra #1
Proof #18
Planetary #1(reprint) for a $1
Top 10 Special #1
Hmmm gonna have to think about this for a while.
by Greg » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:50 pmI like the idea of Proof #18.
by KING King Impulse » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:52 pm
I thought it had the potential to be great, but if anything, it proved why crossovers exist.
He survived being shot in the head, he can survive this!
by guitarsmashley » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:56 pm
It's one of my favorite books, I own the cover to issue 8. And I picked Proof a while ago so who knows.
by Punchy » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:00 pm
Immortal has had his head ripped off before!
by KING King Impulse » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:20 pmI support either of the BOOM! #1's
by Punchy » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:32 pm
Was that the issue with naked Dakota North?
It was awesome.
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I can't emphasize that one post enough about the raging because of KDR/WLR
Just logged back on after years! Hit me up <3
MW 2 was very fun. Both campaign and Multiplayer. Echo Ranked Spec Ops were insane. Anyone passed those 3 Echo missions on veteran? I remember that there was in an insanely accurate shotgun that had a dual wield. I ran from anyone hold that.
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ok, i have a little rant.
People that use the Akimbo 1887 shotguns need to die in a fire.. There is no reason whatsoever that a shotgun should have that accuracy from the hip, hell those things are more accurate than my M4A1 with an acog.
Phew, i feel better now..
I agree with you. I call them sniper shotguns. The M16 with stopping power and the ACR(sniper assualt rifle) are also pretty cheap.
I plan on buying it within the next few weeks since I have heard it is fairly good and I wouldn't mind playing it a bit.
*Insert random status here*
MW2 is incredible online. I was worried that this game would give too much help to people who suck, what with death-streaks and all, but it's actually a lot more balanced than I thought.
this game is epic. it takes forever to level up though -_- and i seem to die a lot more than i did in cod4. run n gun doesn't work as well anymore. also i love the scar-h. it's so strong.
back from the dead
Modern Warfare 2 is tight. My 2 classes = 1).UMP w/ Holographic w/ silencer. Bling Pro, Stopping Power Pro, Commando Pro.
2).Intervention w/ ACOG. Steady Aim Pro, Stopping Power Pro, Commando Pro.
My gamertag is sum walmart guy. all lowercase. and the some is spelled sum.
Babe, I'll be a flatliner for a- -heartkiller.
well considering it's the first shooter game ive played, i love it! the campaign upset me a little thou, the ending just pissed me off (other than killing Price, that was epic) but overall it's a pretty good game! i just hate noobtubers and harriers
What's the difference between a King and his Horse?
My older brother is the one who owns the XBOX and buys all the games. We're very close though so he wears off onto me and I've recently been welcomed the gamer world.
I like MW2, I guess. TDM and KDR are my favs. I don't play live too much because my account expired and I'm a bit short on money these days It's unfortunate but I've been playing campaign, which I haven't gotten to doing in timeee.
Ahh at Soap MacTavish, I almost sh*t myself when I saw him for the first time. Like, wtf, he talks and has a face, weeeird.
this calls for a FIST PUMP.
i have the game and i love playing it online plus the campaign is cool.
I'm there.
The game is fucking awesome
Not gonna be on for awhile or few months X_X ldk might be back in may O.o March
AweSOme Game! .. Game PLay and Online is sick>> is any1 else annoyed that 'Ghost' Died in the Story >___< ..
But, The game is good good overall.. who hasnt bought it should get it straight ..
Vacation people so wont be on for a while sorri >___<"
The game is fun. I played it with two of my friends, and I do better in the game when I tag team and support my two friends on multiplayer.
I used AK-47 w/ RPG and AUG as my main gun. I love explosion and heavy machine gun (light machine gun in cod mw2), so I used AUG as a supportive weapon to back my team mate.
I also love the campaign and special op.
Spoiler Alert! Click to show or hide
Try tactical knife in special op: Evasion. Especially with someone. We had fun knifing them while they aim there gun around as they froze and in shock seeing soldiers running to them. Doesn't work all the time with them dogs around.
I need to edit my profile.......Not now though
the game is awsome!
I just hate people camping it, especially when they whine and start talking shit..
This game is freaking SWEET!!!!!

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Heraldry and Coats of Arms
The Myth of Family Arms
Many people believe that somewhere in the great heraldic stratosphere is a coat of arms that belongs to their family name – therefore to them. This is a myth promoted and encouraged by the many heraldic "bucket shops†that populate our malls and websites. These folk undertake to provide (for a fee) a beautifully rendered plaque bearing "the Arms of Robinson†(or whatever), No such thing exists. Arms are granted to individuals, not families, and are transmitted in the same way. There is therefore no heraldic achievement that can properly be called "the arms of Robinson.†That is not to say that the shield demonstrated in the Olde Heraldry Shoppe is false – it is probably a real one. Just as probably, however, it was granted in 1795 to a Henry Robinson of Liverpool and has since descended by legal inheritance via a long line – to a Peter Robinson of Brisbane, Australia. The point is, it isn't yours, and you do not have the right to use or display it. This is a myth that dies hard, but it is a myth that needs to be dispelled.
This doesn't mean that there is not a coat of arms out there to which you are entitled by descent or at least one to which you have at least a partial ancestral claim. It does mean, however, that to claim that entitlement you have to establish descent from the original armiger. This is what genealogy is all about and every genealogist knows that hearing the same surname as a long-dead person does not imply descent from him. It must be borne in mind as well that only a minority of families were armigerous in the first place and that, even for those that were, tracing the exact relationship to the original grantee may prove impossible. As a result, many people have found that the most satisfactory way to obtain your own arms is to have them granted by the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Applying For Your Own Coat of Arms
How to obtain your own coat of arms in Canada is covered in the Primer, in Chapter 6 – The Canadian Heraldic Authority; and in Chapter 1.2 – Designing Your Own Arms. If you can prove direct descent (according to the laws of the originating country) from a legitimate armiger, you may have the arms registered in your name by the Authority, rather than granted. If, however, the descent is a collateral one, you may still use elements from the original arms in a new grant, since the other parts of the design will almost certainly be accepted as sufficient to difference the new arms from the old.
If, on the other hand, your genealogical research has failed to find an armigerous ancestor, this is not a problem. There is nothing to prevent you from becoming one to your descendants. Start from scratch. Consider what features you would like in your coat of arms and, with expert help from a Heraldic Consultant, petition for a grant – all as outlined in the Primer. Under Canadian heraldic practice, you will have a number of advantages denied to most of our ancestors. In Canada, (unique among heraldic authorities) women are granted arms on exactly the same footing as men. Secondly, the "undifferenced†arms (exactly as granted) may be transmitted, not necessarily to the first son, but to any designated heir who bears the same surname, and this can apply to either sex (for example, a favourite niece could be so designated). Thirdly, the petitioner can request that "differences†of his/her own choice can be specified in the original grant for the other heraldic beneficiaries, rather than requiring new grants after his/her death.
Costs and Time
While the expense of a grant of arms in Canada is relatively modest as compared to that in many other jurisdictions, it is obviously not without cost. As of this writing, the usual fee for the grant itself (the "processing fee†) is $435.00 plus GST, which includes payment to the Heraldic Consultant. Additional costs for concept and final art work and for calligraphy will bring the final price to between $1,500 and $2,000. The time between the original petition and the actual grant is generally in the vicinity of 12-18 months. The delay is due largely to the very success of the Authority's work , which has created a considerable demand for arms and with it an inevitable backlog. The result, however, is always worth waiting for.
Canadian Heraldic Authority
If you would like to know more about obtaining your own grant of arms, check the Canadian Heraldic Authority's website. Ask for their Procedure Guide for Granting Coats of Arms in Canada.
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
If we have piqued your interest in this ancient but modern art form, in this means of personal identification in an increasingly impersonal world then the Heraldry Society is for you. Join us in our quest to educate Canadians – particularly young Canadians – about this fascinating subject and our dedication to maintaining high standards of heraldry in this country. For further information, see the Society's website.


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February 6, 1945 - April 7, 2013
Highland Mills, NY
Martha "Marti" Cogan Weeks entered into rest peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2013, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Marti was 68 years old, she was born on February 6, 1945 in Bridgeport, CT. Daughter of the late Robert and Mildred Kongsvold Cogan, Marti was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
Survivors include her daughter, Kimberly Cruver Wyant and her husband, Ben of Lords Valley, PA; and her son, Clifford L. Weeks, Jr. and his wife, Stephanie of Highland Mills, NY. Marti is also survived by her five grandchildren: Steven, Robert, Brandon, Kelly and Clifford III; her brothers: Gerhardt, Robert, Frederick and Ronald; her sisters: Roberta, Dorothy, and Phyllis; many nieces, nephews, cousins grand nieces and nephews; her very special friends: Marty, Joann, Angie, Darlene, Judy and Mary a.k.a. "The Woodbury View", who were more like sisters to her; as well as Raphael Rosales and Sarah Dacey, who were a very special part of her life. In addition to her parents, and her loving and wonderful husband, Clifford L. Weeks Sr., Marti was predeceased by her sisters: Joan and Marion, and two infant sons.
A personal statement from her daughter reads, "We will miss her smile, her laughter, and her amazing eyes. My Mom was everything to us and was there for us in every way possible, everyday of her life. Family was everything to her, especially her five amazing, beautiful, and talented grandchildren, who she loved more than life itself. The pride she had in Steven, Robert, Brandon, Kelly and Clifford was overwhelming. They each had their own special place in her heart. From the moment they were born until she closed her eyes for the last time, they were all she thought of. They were the loves of her life. And to Cliff, she was always so proud of you, and everything that you did. You brought her so much joy, almost as much as the kids.... Almost."
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 18th, at Highland Mills United Methodist Church, 654 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY 10930, with Rev. Darlene E.R. Resling officiating. A Reception will follow at the Highland Mills Fire House.
Memorial donations may be made to the Highland Mills Fire Company, 455 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY 10930.
Funeral arrangements were made by Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 845-782-8185 or www.ssqfuneralhome.com


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EPA joins other agencies to finalize summer work plans for Pennsylvania Mine cleanup
Release Date: 05/16/2013
Contact Information: EPA: Paul Peronard, (303) 312-6808 CO Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety: Jeff Graves, (303) 866-3567 x 8122 Summit County: Brian Lorch, (970) 668-4067 U.S Forest Service: Olivia Garcia, (970) 945-3220
Meeting on May 29 to outline cleanup effort to address acid discharge and toxic waste piles
(Denver, Colo. – May 16th, 2013) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in partnership with the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety, the U.S. Forest Service, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and Summit County, today announced plans to address legacy mining contamination at the Pennsylvania Mine site, located near Montezuma, Colorado. The cleanup work is scheduled to begin this month. The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments, Blue River Watershed Group, and Snake River Watershed Task Force are also supporting the project.
Cleanup efforts taken under the project plan will be phased over several years and will address threats from both acid mine discharge that is currently draining from the mine as well as tailings and other mine waste found on the surface. The project plan will be presented in Keystone at the Snake River Watershed Task Force meeting on May 29, 2013 from 2-4pm. This meeting is open to the public and is being held at The Keystone Center, 1628 St. John Road, Keystone CO.
"This project is a big step forward to clean up a longstanding threat to the Snake River Watershed," said Paul Peronard, an EPA On-Scene Coordinator who will be overseeing the cleanup work. "From mid-May to August, heavy equipment will be operating at the mine portal. We are asking the public to avoid visiting the immediate area due to safety concerns."
"We applaud the EPA for its recent assistance investigating pollution sources and developing an action plan based upon reconnaissance into the mine," said Thomas Davidson, Summit County Commissioner. "We look forward to working with EPA toward our mutual goal of improving water quality and aquatic habitat in the Snake River Basin."
During construction, the Peru Creek Road will remain open; however there may be some brief periods of road closures. There will also be increased truck traffic during the summer. Four-wheel drive access to Cinnamon Creek will be open, but access to the mine will be closed. The Dillon Ranger District will have specific information on scheduled road closures.
The Pennsylvania Mine operated from the late 1880s into the early 1930s and produced over $3 million of silver, lead and zinc. However, the mine has long been identified as a source of heavy metals draining into Peru Creek and as such poses a threat to human health and the environment.
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South Side: Where did you read that standardized testing was designed to create a more open higher education system? I was under the impression that IQ tests were designed to determine who could be fast tracked in the military, and that SATs were originally intended to keep out Jews.
I can't wait until red. returns as I didn't even see this thread originally.A few questions:1. How have historical groups acted when society has made it clear that they are inferior (Jews in Europe for the past 1000 years, Japanese in America during WWII, etc.)
2. Blacks in the U.S. are labeled as a single group, but do the results on the LSAT change if were dealing with blacks from the Caribbean or Africa (1st or 2nd generation) rather than those whove been in the U.S. for hundreds of years?
3. Has this always been the case for blacks in the United States or is this a relatively recent phenomenon?
4. If native americans only score 2 points lower when all other factors are held constant should that in any way change your conclusion on AA for blacks and latinos?
5. Why focus your efforts specifically on college and graduate school admissions?
6. If we institute AA as youve suggested, what happens to AA recipients after college is over?
I would like someone to take Red's place while she was gone and take up her second point-the LSAT is a stereotype threat test-cause I am not convinced. I see more merit in the Pygmalion effects theory, where african americans are thought to feel inferior from early in their lives-and not effects how they learn through elementary, middle school, high school, and college even if they are from the same economic class as the white peers. The Washington Post is doing the interesting series on the black male and the pressures they face, but my point is that while I think there is merit in the thread in that African Americans are psychologically disadvantaged, I don't think the important stuff happens at the test site, I think the more important stuff has been spread out over the say 22 years prior to them taking the test. Lastly, I don't want to be seen as someone attacking this thread, I think the stereotype threat is a real thing-, but I think using it to explain the differences in LSAT score is stretching the experiment further then the data should be-second I found the Pygmalion effects discussion as intriguing as the Stereotype threat position because it gives a complex answer that is hard to qualify, yet makes sense from my everyday experience.


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In the middle of a lesson about physical adaptations that enable camels to live in the desert, UNF intern Katina Hunter spotted fidgeting among the 16 Woodland Acres Elementary School third-graders seated before her."One, two, three, all eyes on me," she said. The class repeated her words in unison. The room became quiet, and the students refocused their eyes on Hunter.Halfway through a 15-week professional development internship, Hunter was acquiring the skills necessary to become an effective teacher at an urban school. Woodland Acres Elementary is part of the UNF/Duval County Urban Professional Development School Partnership [UPDSP], which recently gained national recognition for its efforts to improve education in urban schools. "I enjoy teaching kids new things," Hunter said after class. "I love the 'ah-ha' moments – when something finally clicks. I think UNF is a great college that has prepared me academically for a career in teaching."Ultimately, that's what the UNF/Duval County Urban Professional Development Partnership is all about: students - elementary school, middle school and university students - learning together. Hunter's class at Woodland Acres offers a glimpse of the partnership accomplishing its mission.An elementary school of about 600 students in a working class neighborhood on Jacksonville's Southside, Woodland Acres is one of four schools in the partnership. The others are West Jacksonville, Pine Estates and Lake Shore elementary schools. All of the schools have shown improvement in some academic area while with the program, which began in 1997. Woodland Acres and the other schools have a great deal in common.Each Urban Professional Development School [UPDS] has several UNF education students serving in a variety of capacities. At Woodland Acres, for instance, anywhere from six to 10 UNF interns teach full-time in classrooms for a semester, which consists of 15 weeks. Sixty or more UNF students provide one-on-one tutoring services; from 10 to 15 students help Woodland Acres' English as a Second Language or ESOL students; and others offer one-on-one literacy tutoring to Woodland Acres' first graders.Also, UNF faculty serve as professors in residence, teaching college classes at the Professional Development Schools. Some of the classes are university courses on teaching methods, which help UNF students interact with the elementary school students.
The purest partnership is one in which each participant benefits equally from mutual goals brokered and agreed upon from the outset of the partnership. Such is the case with the UNF/Duval County Urban Professional Development School Partnership.To become part of the program, the Professional Development Schools completed extensive applications, which were reviewed by a committee made up of personnel from the College of Education and Human Services and the Duval County Public Schools. After reviewing interviews and observations at the schools, the committee made its decision. The final four schools were selected from a larger group of interested schools. "The UPDS program is among the most outstanding work that we do in the College of Education and Human Services," said Dr. Larry Daniel, dean of the college. "We have been recognized by both the Association of Teacher Educators and the National Association of Professional Development Schools for our work. Principals continue to tell us that the UPDS students are among the best teachers they hire. In short, we produce 'rock star' quality teachers who really know how to teach in urban environments."The additional attention received through the work of the professors in residence and the university students has helped improve student achievement at Professional Development Schools. West Jacksonville went from an "F" to an "A" school on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.The partnership is also beneficial to UNF. A major goal of the partnership is to provide hands-on experiences in urban schools to develop teachers who have the knowledge, skills and attitude to be successful in those environments and want to remain in urban settings, according to Dr. Cathy O'Farrell, director of Education Field Experiences at the College of Education and Human Services. The partnership seeks to reduce teacher turnover in urban schools by developing teachers who not only prefer to teach in urban school environments, but are trained to face the special challenges urban schools can entail. The partnership rates an A+ for teacher retention. At Woodland Acres, 12 of the school's permanent teachers are former UNF Professional Development School interns. Eight of the 26 teachers at West Jacksonville, nearly one-third of the faculty, are also former UPDS interns from UNF."There are other professional development schools across the nation," O'Farrell said. "This program is unique in that it is designed specifically for urban schools that can become emerging centers of excellence. Other components of the program that set it apart are the resident clinical faculty and professors in residence." Resident clinical faculty supervise the interns and tutor students at the Professional Development Schools.As part of O'Farrell's responsibilities, she coordinates and monitors the Urban Professional Development Schools program. She is responsible for the selection and supervision of participating schools, resident clinical faculty and UNF students at those schools. She also participates in the selection of the professors in residence. "UNF benefits by having the opportunity to actually place our students in urban settings that can not only provide them with exposure, but actual training to become a successful practitioner in an urban school," O'Farrell said. "They are not just thrown into a challenging situation, but provided the tools and support necessary to be successful. I believe that it is a successful program. It has provided positive learning experiences and support for UNF students to become effective teachers in urban sites."O'Farrell said the definition of an urban school for UNF's College of Education and Human Services is a school in Duval County with at least 70 percent of its students receiving free-and-reduced lunch benefits or is located in Jacksonville's urban core.What does Hunter think about teaching at Woodland Acres after she graduates this fall? "I would like to teach in an urban school. I think there is a need for teachers who want to be there," she said. "I would stay and teach at Woodland Acres because I would get to work with excellent staff, teachers and incredible children." David Shaffer, the teacher directing Hunter's internship, is a 2005 UNF graduate.Marianne Simon, Woodland Acres principal, would no doubt welcome Hunter back with open arms. Simon is an enthusiastic - and that might qualify as an understatement - proponent of the UNF/Duval County UPDS program. "I am so very lucky and proud to be part of UNF's Professional Development School program," Simon said with emphasis. "The program has done nothing but add to the overall achievement of our school. Woodland Acres and UNF are great partners. We both benefit from the program in so many different ways. We have 12 teachers at our school who were previous interns at one of the UNF Professional Development Schools. All 12 of these teachers are outstanding, and I truly believe it is because of their experience as interns."Christie Stevenson is Woodland Acres' resident clinical faculty member, a position jointly funded by UNF and the Duval County Public Schools. Stevenson, who has a master's degree from UNF, perhaps provided the most fitting postscript to this story — one that bodes well for the future of the UNF/Duval County Urban Professional School Partnership:"I think UNF is turning out fantastic teachers," Stevenson said. "I strongly believe that the success of the partnership between the DCPS [Duval County Public Schools] and UNF in the Professional Development Schools provides such a strong foundation for our new teachers that long-term success is inevitable."


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Hendon School Community Archaeology Project
Since 2006 the Hendon School Community Archaeology Project has been run by Sarah Dhanjal and Gabriel Moshenska of UCL, together with Don Cooper of Hendon and District Archaeological Society (HADAS), and Jill Hickman of Hendon School. The project aims to provide students at Hendon School with the opportunity to learn about and experience archaeology in their own school grounds, through a combination of classroom-based learning and a field school. Over the first five years of the project several hundred students from the school have taken part, and some have returned year after year to review and develop the archaeological skills they have obtained.
The fieldwork element of the project takes place on the school playing field, the site of an ornamental garden connected to a sixteenth century house belonging to John Norden, cartographer to Elizabeth I. Over the years a modest amount of material relating to the archaeology of the site has been uncovered, and in 2010 a very large assemblage of late-Anglo Saxon ceramics was discovered. Students from the school who have completed the field school have taken part in other community archaeology projects in the area.
The project runs on very minimal costs, with all participants giving their time voluntarily, and equipment provided by HADAS. For this reason the project has run in a sustainable manner for several years, and looks likely to continue. This is unusual in community archaeology initiatives in the UK, which tend to rely on time-limited external funding.
Feedback from the participants, parents and the school has been extremely positive throughout the project, and it has received coverage in local media as well as visits from school governors and the local MP. The Hendon School Community Archaeology Project was cited in Sarah Dhanjal's receipt of the 2009 Marsh Archaeology Award for archaeological education.
Related outputs
- Annual reports of the project have been published in the newsletter of the Hendon and District Archaeological Society.
- UCL Widening Participation
- Hendon School Gifted and Talented Programme


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The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series heads to Michigan International Speedway's two mile tri-oval for the 15th race of the 2013 season, the Quicken Loans 400. NASCAR Fantasy expert Brian Brown analyzed past performances, season trends, and spoke to NASCAR contacts to provide you with the most accurate fantasy preview of Sunday's race.
When: Sunday, June 16, 2013; 1:16 p.m./et.
Weather: Partly cloudy with a high around 78; wind out of the SW at 8 mph. There is a 20 percent chance of precipitation.
The Track: Michigan InternationalSpeedway
MIS is a 2.0 mile tri-oval. It has 18 degree banking in the turns and 12 degree banking in the tri-oval.
Key to Race: A ROUSH/ HENDRICK BATTLE
Michigan International Speedway is a race that tends to become fuel mileage race so watch for drivers to conserve fuel at every opportunity and we expect some drivers will pit off-sequence early in the race.
Qualifying Procedures:
44 cars will attempt to qualify for 43 spots.
Fantasy Cheat Sheet:
Top 5
No. 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Junior won last year's June race at MIS as well as the 2008 edition. This will be another fast finish for the No. 88 team.
No. 20 Matt Kenseth: Kenseth has had just two finishes worse than 17th in 25 careers starts at the track. He will be a good-shoe this weekend.
No. 16 Greg Biffle: Biffle has 12 top 10 finishes in 20 career starts at MIS. He won at the track last August and will bring a top car once again.
No. 99 Carl Edwards: Edwards has finished in the top 11 in 14 of his 17 career starts at MIS, including two wins. He is a great option.
No. 2 Brad Keselowski: Keselowski, a Michigan native, is going to be fast this weekend. He is worth going with.
6 to 10
No. 29 Kevin Harvick: Harvick won the summer race at MIS in 2010 and has averaged a 14th place finish the past seven years at the track. He is a smart play this weekend.
No. 24 Jeff Gordon: Gordon has 18 top five finishes in 40 career starts at MIS. We feel he will finish just outside the top five this weekend.
No. 14 Tony Stewart: Stewart has finished inside the top 10 in 16 of the last 21 MIS races. He will have the No. 14 car back inside the top 10 again this weekend.
No. 48 Jimmie Johnson: Johnson has led 472 laps in the past 12 races at MIS. He had the top car on the track in 2009 and should have no problem notching another top 10 finish on Sunday.
No. 18 Kyle Busch: Rowdy won the 2011 August race at MIS, but struggled during last year's June show. He is a top 10 pick.
11 to 20
No. 5 Kasey Kahne: Kahne has been hit-or-miss at MIS the past 10 races. He is worth taking a chance on as a top 15 driver this trip to Brooklyn.
No. 11 Denny Hamlin: Hamlin has finished worse than 14th just thrice in 13 career starts at MIS. He won the June 2010 and 2011 races at the track and will be fast again this weekend.
No. 39 Ryan Newman: Newman has finished in the top 15 in 11 of his last 20 starts at MIS. He should qualify well and finish right around 15th.
No. 55 Mark Martin: Martin won a fuel mileage race at MIS in 2009 and finished fourth in the August 2011 race. He should be fast this weekend, but we don't see him finishing inside the top 10 again.
No. 15 Clint Bowyer: Bowyer has averaged a 12th place finish at MIS during the past 11 trips to the track. He is a fair-to-middling choice this weekend.
No. 22 Joey Logano: Logano has been mostly strong at MIS so far in his young career. We expect he will be decent again on Sunday.
No. 56 Martin Truex Jr.: Truex Jr. has had four top 10 finishes at MIS since 2007. He should crack the top 20 again this weekend.
No. 31 Jeff Burton: Burton has been very average at the MIS during his career. There are much better weeks to use him.
No. 1 Jamie McMurray: McMurray ran well at MIS last year. For those of you in deep leagues, this is a decent weekend to sneak the No. 1 car into your lineup.
No. 27 Paul Menard: Menard has been very fast at MIS lately. This is a good chance to sneak him onto your roster.
21 to 30
No. 17 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.: Stenhouse has been a top 20 driver for much of this season. He will continue to be a top 25 option.
No. 9 Marcos Ambrose: Ambrose finished fifth during last year's August race. He won't match that finish this visit to Brooklyn, but he is worth using.
No. 43 Aric Almirola: Almirola is having another terrific season. Add him as a third or fourth driver in all leagues.
No. 42 Juan Pablo Montoya: Montoya has been fast in three of the last eight races at MIS. There are riskier drivers to have on your roster this weekend.
No. 13 Casey Mears: Mears has averaged a 20th place finish at MIS during his career. This isn't a bad week to use him.
No. 21 Trevor Bayne: The Wood Brothers have a storied history at MIS. Look for Bayne to surprise some people this weekend.
No. 10 Danica Patrick: Another weekend another weekend to avoid Danica.
No. 83 David Reutimann: Reutimann has brought fast cars to four of the last six MIS races he has started. We expect he will use a similar setup and another top 30 finish should result.
No. 51 Kurt Busch: Kurt should match or slightly improve on the 30th place finish he snagged in both races at MIS last year.
No. 34 David Ragan: Ragan finished 23rd at MIS in both races last year, but we don't see another top 25 finish happening this visit to the Brooklyn-Irish Hills.
Field Fillers:
No. 33 Austin Dillon
No. 47 A.J. Allmendinger
No. 51 Bobby Labonte
No. 36 J.J. Yeley
No. 93 Travis Kvapil
No. 7 Dave Blaney
No. 38 David Gilliland
No. 87 Joe Nemechek
No. 98 Michael McDowell
No. 32 Ken Schrader
No. 44 Scott Riggs
No. 35 Josh Wise
No. 19 Mike Bliss
No. 30 David Stremme
Brownie's Picks
My Yahoo! Fantasy NASCAR Team for this Week:
A. Brad Keselowski
B. Greg Biffle
B. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
C. Trevor Bayne


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'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' has been named 2013's most pirated film, coming ahead of 'Django Unchained', 'Fast & Furious 6' and 'Iron Man 3'
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' has been named 2013's most pirated film.
Peter Jackson's epic fantasy adventure film has the dubious distinction of being the world's most illegally downloaded movie of last year, coming ahead of Quentin Tarantino's 'Django Unchained' and the latest 'Fast & Furious' feature.
According to TorrentFreak.com, 'The Hobbit' was downloaded 8.4 million times through BitTorrent file-sharing networks. The film, which was released in December 2012, has grossed over $1 billion at the box office worldwide.
'Django', which earned Tarantino an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, was shared 8.1 million times and 'Fast & Furious 6' - one of the summer's biggest blockbusters - is estimated to have been downloaded 7.9 million times between January and December 2013.
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2013's most pirated films:
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My grandparents didn't want to give in to the amenities of the new age...but grandpa did everything with style...a lean to for momma's to sit under while waiting for the kids..who tended to be either a might bit frightened or just plain mischievous!
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this is way to neat for an out door bathroom. well, guess that is what artists do, make things look good. very good drawing.
for those of you who don't know about this....outhouses were much better than any portapotty u might be forced to use today
I love this...days of old...
Grandpa always kep it in pristine shape...no spiders,,,and the sugar cane behind it was so yummy syrup making day..5h c f
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HESSTON � Fourth-year Hesston College softball coach Andrew Sharp will lean on his sophomore class to carry the bulk of the load in the upcoming season.?After setting a new program record for wins a year ago, the Larks look for more success this spring.?�I�m pleased with our talent and team chemistry,� Sharp said. �We have many key contributors back from a year ago and I�m expecting our older players to lead us. Our freshmen will contribute to our success, no doubt, but we�ll go as far as our sophomores take us.�?Following three non-region dates to start the year, Hesston opens Region VI play with a 4 p.m. Tiesday doubleheader at Independence Community College. Highlights of the schedule include home dates versus region rivals Hutchinson CC on March 19, Cowley College on April 9 and Johnson County CC on April 13.?�It�s an honor to compete in this region,� Sharp added. �We�ve competed a little better each of the last three years and we aim to continue that trend this spring.�
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|2006-11-11, 14:26
|Link #2063
"Show it to me"
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In solitude, where we are least alone
Scarlet Letter: Your sig doesn't seem to have any border. The img is confusing too. 6/10
--> New sig made by K. Yamato. This is Princess Valkyrie from UFO Princess Valkyrie
|2006-11-11, 15:37
|Link #2065
Littera Coccinus
Jeez, this site lacks GFXers. @_@
Your new singatue is simple, however, you've got beautiful font and that feather effect is nice. The stock could better, though. 8/1o
Heikuro, your sig has nice star effects, however, you should fill up those white spaces. 8/1o
|2006-11-11, 17:47
|Link #2066
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: event horizon
^__^' thanks~ I think..Quote - Cyz
That thing she's holding is camera.. ^^Quote - Cyz
Pokemon?!.. I guess that's what people think when they see series like Suzumiya Haruhi, Kanon etcetera.. heh.
Sigy - Excellent one.. It's a beauty.. finally your back to your old class I was starting to get worried you know~ luv the font and position of the name BTW ;)
ATM I'm inclined to think that sigs should be less visually distractive and more visually attractive.. ^^Quote - ~Tsukuyomi
That little border is made like that because I didn't want to have it with a traditional shape, like a rectangle etcetera..
Sure.. uhh.. hmm.. let's if I were to cut it in half, then right side 8.8/10 and left side 6.5/10, to put it simply it's too empty~Quote - ~Tsukuyomi
Signature - Hmm.. there's something cool about the right and left side of the character.. looks liquefied.. but like the other it's way too dark..
Really?!.. I need to try it out..Quote - Pelly
Heh.. well that's why I didn't write my name in my sig as well..Quote - Pelly
Kudos for uhh.. ok I suk at using that word ^^'Quote - Pelly
*Is drawn in Pellys romantism* Ohh.. crap not again.. o_O
Bo... ku... ra ga Ita.. uh..Quote - Pelly
Ohh.. now I remember.. :D
How strange O_oQuote - Pelly
Now if I go to your profile I can see it.. but last time it wasn't there..
Hmm.. Top 5.. very rare to see a scene in a avatar sized pic.. pretty cool capture too :)
I like it that size.. 49 358bytes is big enough.. nee~Quote - Deathkillz
It's that size because it's .png like the avatar.. maybe I would have gotten it smaller if I had made it .jpg but that would mean i would have to make the transparency a trick.. doesn't sound too stylish..
Anyway.. how many people here like how some sigs seem to take 10 times more space then the posters space :))
Right now it tall enough for the size of my posts and it's wide enough for it's height ;)
BTW what do you mean by making the right side transparent.. it has a border there for a little contrast with the left side.. they complement each other ;)
Scarlet Letter is there suppose to be a character there.. I only see is uhh.. what~ appears to be sooome kind of fishy... uh.. o_O Hm. and some colors......... @_@Quote - Scarlet Letter
BTW What's a GFXer?? O_O
@ Ryosuke - Where's that from.. but yes that's the KiNa we all know and love.. haven't seen that KiNa around lately..
@ Heikuro - Cool one.. she's cute.. who is she?
|2006-11-11, 17:54
|Link #2067
Littera Coccinus
A GFXer is like someone who works with graphics in such in programs like Photoshop, c4D cinema, and other programs so you can create nifty stuff like wallpapers and other things. =P
As for your signature: Cute, simple, though the effect on the side need to flow a bit. 9/1o
|2006-11-11, 22:07
|Link #2070
Littera Coccinus
[quotw]Scarlett, im being blunt, if your a GFXer, id expect better 7/10
No offence, the effects are cool[/quote'
That's coming from someone who I have yet to see their skill in the Graphic Arts. Do not belittle what you may not understand.
Same rating, btw.
|2006-11-12, 11:43
|Link #2071
Kira_Naruto, the ecchi
Graphic Designer
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: http://www.exciting-tits.com/
@ Scarlett ..Woah .. nice effect there .. I like your multicolor choice too .. right side a bit plain .. makes it a bit ... erm ... unstable.
@ KiNA .. Blame ryoosuke .. I wanted to make a chibified tamanee sig .. but he dont want to share his chibi pic >.< .. SO, you get healthy Tamanee instead ... but I dont think anyone would complain ... well, except maybe mods
|2006-11-12, 16:13
|Link #2073
~ You're dead ^__^* ~
Graphic Designer
scarlet letter ~ nice effects but tbh i think that the colours are rather pixilized and a bit too bleached...6.5/10
cyz ~ the quality is a bit low but besides it really nice...i like the "gold" like colour of her hair ^_^ 8/10
KiNa ~ wow...thats the KiNa we know but again the quality is low...why a PNG File? but still she looks lovely and i like the place where you put your name the BG looks suspicious tho 9/10
heikuro ~ to me it seems that they are enjoying it...which is scary but tbh its quite plain...7.5/10
edit in response to the below post : well...not exactally..."she" is a trap after all
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|2006-11-12, 17:14
|Link #2076
Littera Coccinus
Now then, Deathkillz, your's is very cute. The color choice is wonderful, however, the stock should be brought out a bit. Furthermore, the text doesn't seem to match the entire piece.
|2006-11-12, 20:58
|Link #2077
"Show it to me"
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: In solitude, where we are least alone
Scarlet Letter: the img is poor on quality but it was very cute (i remember that scene ) i can still the white things at the sides..unless it was designed that way. if it was..then it needs a border. 7/10
KiNa: another sexy sig hm? lol! i like how your name was placed 8/10
|2006-11-12, 22:10
|Link #2078
Littera Coccinus
As you may or may not be able to see, the sort of chopped up sides act as a border, nto all borders have to be straight black lines. ;D
As for the quality, if I saved it at the highest it would be 72kb, and I'd get an infraction...or worse :<
As for your signature, very nice, though it seems a little pixelated. 8/1o.
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|2006-11-12, 22:23
|Link #2079
Kira_Naruto, the ecchi
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Location: http://www.exciting-tits.com/
I overslept my class o_O
@ Scarlett .. BG is again quite well done (I still like your previous 1 better) .. Only qualm is your left side got cut out .. and minus point for whiteys .. I personally hate it >.<
Now I better leave for my next class >.<
@ Deathkillz .. its png because I save for the web and I'm too lazy to change the file type >.< ... and what so suspicious about the BG =x
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An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery. It is due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel.
A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs in the part of the bodys largest artery (the aorta) that passes through the chest.
Alternative Names
Aortic aneurysm - thoracic; Syphilitic aneurysm; Aneurysm - thoracic aortic
The most common cause of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is hardening of the arteries (
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- Changes caused by age
- Connective tissue disorders such as
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- Injury from falls or motor vehicle accidents
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- Major surgery is done to replace the aorta with a fabric graft if the aneurysm is larger than 6 centimeters.
- This surgery is done through a cut on the left side of the chest, which may reach to the abdomen.
- Endovascular stenting is a less invasive option. A
stentis a metal tube that is used to hold an artery open. Stents can be placed into the body without cutting the chest. Not all patients with descending thoracic aneurysms are candidates for stenting.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The long-term outlook for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm depends on other medical problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These problems may have caused or contributed to the condition.
Possible Complications
Serious complications after aortic surgery can include:
- Bleeding
- Graft infection
- Heart attack
- Irregular heartbeat
- Kidney damage
- Paralysis
- Stroke
Death soon after the operation occurs in up to 1 in 10 patients.
Complications after aneurysm stenting include damage to the blood vessels supplying the leg, which may require another operation.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Tell your doctor if you have:
- A family history of connective tissue disorders (such as Marfan syndrome)
- Chest or back discomfort
To prevent atherosclerosis:
- Control your blood pressure and blood lipid levels.
- Do not smoke.
- Eat a healthy diet.
- Exercise regularly.
Tracci MC, Cherry KJ. The aorta. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 62.
Cheng D, Martin J, Shennib H, et al. Endovascular aortic repair versus open surgical repair for descending thoracic aortic disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010;55(10):986-1001.
Isselbacher EM. Diseases of the aorta. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldmans Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 78.
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The Aught-omatic
An interactive guide to all the "best movies of the decade" lists.
Which movie is the best of the decade? The Onion's A.V. Club has anointed Michel Gondry's Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Time Out New York liked Spotless Mind, too, ranking it third, but gave its No. 1 spot to David Lynch's Mulholland Drive. The New Yorker's Richard Brody didn't put either of these movies on his heady list. He gives the brass ring to Jean-Luc Godard's Eloge de l'amour (In Praise of Love). Long live the Nouvelle Vague!
So the question remains: Which movie is the best of the decade? Is there any consensus among the accumulating lists? To find out, we collected all of the rankings we could find and synthesized the results using a simple scoring system: Movies got 50 points for being the No. 1 pick on a list, 49 points for a No. 2 nod, and so on, down to one point for a No. 50 slot. (Brody, who only chose 26 movies, still received 50 points for his top pick.)
To see which movies of the aughts are earning the most end-of-decade love, select the "Points" category from the drop-down menu on the left. You can also sort the films by director or by total number of appearances on best-of lists. (Some directors had more than one movie in the running; mouse over the director's name to see which of his or her movies made the cut.)
Use the drop-down menu on the right to view individual lists. We've collected six so far: Richard Brody, Time Out New York, the A.V. Club, the Times Online (London), the Telegraph (London), and Paste magazine. We'll add new lists to the Aught-omatic as they appear, so check back here for the latest rankings. Eternal Sunshine has the most cumulative points for the moment, but There Will Be Blood's Daniel Plainview is not a man who enjoys coming in second.
If you see a list that we should add to the mix, e-mail us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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[Update, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, 1:30 p.m.: We've added Metacritic's list of the "best-reviewed movies of the decade." Thanks to reader Craig Danz of Seattle for the suggestion.]
[Update, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, 7:58 p.m.: We've added indieWIRE's Critic's Survey. Because Richard Brody took part in the indieWIRE survey, we have removed his list from the Aught-omatic so as not to count his picks twice. For a full list of the critics who participated in the indieWIRE survey, click here.]


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text: Author Name: Medi Alavai Publisher Date : October 2005 Title : Regional stratigraphy of folded belt- Zagros Thrust and evolution of fore-ecosystem h is depended on it Description : Regional stratigraphy of folded-thrust Zagros belt is revised during late neo-Proterozoic to Phanerozoic along last surveys. That includes four big lithologic groups that each groups includes several big sedimentary sequences (megasequence) which is characterized with a uncontinous border and it results from changes in sedimentary-tectonic position. Full Description: Regional stratigraphy of folded belt- Zagros Thrust and evolution of fore-ecosystem is depended on it Abstract: Regional stratigraphy of folded-thrust Zagros belt is revised during late neo-Proterozoic to Phanerozoic along last surveys. That includes four big lithologic groups that each groups includes several big sedimentary sequences (megasequence) which is characterized with a uncontinous border and it results from changes in sedimentary-tectonic position. First lithologic group, that it has a chronologic area of late to Devonian neo Proterozoic and it includes two megasequences: Late Proterozoic to middle Cambrian rocks include an evaporate megasequence, siliciclastic with some carbonate interlayers which is deposited in a explosive basin of pull a part which results from strike-slip tectonism. These sediments are pertaining to megasequences which is related to middle to upper Cambrian which includes siliciclastic deposits and carbonates in shallow marine regions related to over continental bed sequences. Silt and sandstone rocks are with an origin of volcanic related to Ordovician, Silurian and Devonian which covers former sediments, related to local remnants from erosional stratigraphical units which have created big unconformities extensively. Second lithologic group includes two big megasequences pertaining to Permian and Triassic which includes siliciclastic as transgressive basal which is deposited on evaporate carbonates in shallow marine of epi-pangean. Third lithologic group includes four megasequences composed of shallow to deep carbonates with evaporate and detrital sediments which is deposited during early Jurassic to Toronian. Fourth group includes siliciclastic deposits and carbonate sediments with a trend of NW-SE which is deposited during late cretaceous to recent in Zagros fore- ecosystem which is regarded as a major part of Zagros orogeny. This group include three megasequences of IX, X, XI with lateral and vertical Facieses change which is indicative of special tectonic events in the area. Megasequence of IX includes transgressive and regressive carbonate and siliciclastic sediments in upper Toronian to middle Maastrichtian which is indicative of ophiolite fragments obduction of ophiolitic fragments and Zagros orogeny and megasequence of X includes Paleocene to upper Eocene carbonates and siliciclastic rocks which is first of that, due to decrease in tectonic activities as transgressive in frontier of orogeny prism in Zagros orogeny and then with increase in tectonic activities, due to operation of thrust sheets are as regressive. Megasequence of and I includes carbonate deposits which is deposited in a short term from. Oligocene to lower Miocene after a serious activity course of thrust faults in late Eocene in deformed prism and also it includes a sequence from siliciclastic sediments from lower Miocene to recent which is in direction of NE and to SW ax coarsening upward which includes some products resulted from erosion of Zagros thrust sheets. Introduction: Folded- thrust Zagros belt (fig 1) which extends forward into west and south Iran for a distance about 2,000 km from SE of turkey, north Syria and Iraq with many hydrocarbon fields is one of most important oil reservoirs in thrust – fold belt in the world. This belt which is folded- thrust results from changes in pre-ecosystem structural system where currently Persian gulf and continental basins are from mesopotamide (Liz and Falki, 1925, Porster, 1973, Cassler, 1973, Baltz And Porser, 1990) and subthrusts in the fore- ecosystem and it mainly includes continental and bed sequences. This belt is evoluted as a layered prism from structural aspect from thrust plates which are composed of are Neo-Proterozoic and Phanerozoic that its thickness is 7 to 12km in south western part in the wedge (Alavi, 1991-1994). Oldest systematic studies in Zagros stratigraphy is done by James And Wind (1965) which surrounds only Mesozoic and Cenozoic units. In new surveys, some valuable stratigraphical information was represented, especially we believe that a big part of folded- thrust stratigraphical in a pro-foreland as contemporary continental to developed orogeny that its changes depends on Zagros orogeny with structural and tectonic events. Fore land basins which were introduced and represented by Gilz and Diselz (1996) are considerable for many earth science scientists because these basins a good location for production, immigration and aggregation of hydrocarbon materials that they include some surveyed issues in stratigraphy, sedimentology, structural and geodynamic. Pre-foreland basin of Zagros (which is a special type for pre-foreland basins. For more information should refer to Veylet et al., 1993, Johnson and Biomont, 1995), as a part of folded- thrust belt of Zagros with its economical nature and this problem is yet remained. Geological surveys in Iran, in Zagros region is near to one before century with exploration of first oil field is begun in the area and some surveys which is done by some of oil geologists in this area and it results in better recognition of geology and contemporary sedimentation to tectonic in this oil zone. For example, Liz, 1950, Falcon, 1958 And 1974, Donington, 1958 And 1976, James and Wind, 1965, Mina et al., 1967, Camenkay, 1970, Zabu and Kheradpir, 1978 and …) In these surveys, thrust-folded belt of Zagros is as pro-foreland and so there is no imply to more details about stratigraphy and extent in sedimentary zone and relation between sedimentary evolution and tectonic events which results in formation of this orogenic belt. It is prepared in frame of geological maps in last years in internal and external parts in this belt (for example, Alavi, 1994 and 1991, Alavi And Mahdavi, 1994, Ehsan Bakhsh, 1996, Nazari and Shahidi, 1998, Talebian, 1999, Karimi Bavand Pour, 1999, Mahjal And Fergocen, 2000) has represented a better recognition for evolution of this orogenic belt and its depending pro-foreland . Tectonic position Zagros orogenic belt (fig 1) results from three tectonic events as follows: 1. Subduction of neo Tethys oceanic lithosphere under iran continental lithosphere during early to late cretaceous. 2. Subduction of oceanic fragments of NeoTethys (NeoTethys ophiolites) on inactive margin of African- Arabian plate during late cretaceous (Toronian to Campanian). 3. Collision of continental lithosphere of African-Arabian plates to Iran plate during late cretaceous, after that (Alavi, 1994). 4. This orogenic belt is limited from north by sinistral strike-slip fault to eastern Anatolia (EAF) and to south east by Oman line (falcon 1969) (Oman line is regarded as a transform fault remnant from NeoTethys ocean). This orogeny includes three parallel belts as follows: 1. Urumieh- dokhtar volcanic association (UDMA): which is a volume volcanic arc and depended on subduction and it is composed of intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks with a toleitic- calc alkaline and alkaline composition rich from potassium (with volcanoclastic sequences) along active margin of Iran lithosphere. 2. Felsic shape belt of Zagros (Sanandaj- Sirjan zone) (ZIZ): Sanandaj-Sirjan zone, as we implied by Alavi, 1994 after Stocklin, 1998 and 1977 is described and it includes a region composed of thrust faults which has numerous plates from stratigraphical units in metamorphic type from Phanerozoic is deformed and non-deformed from collision location in north east toward south west of internal parts of Arabian craton. 3. Folded- thrust Zagros belt (ZFTB): That external part is little deformed in Zagros orogenic belt and it includes asset from folded and fault rocks with a thickness of 4 to 7m from Mesozoic to Paleozoic sequences which have been covered by Cenozoic carbonate and siliciclastic rock with a thickness of 3 to 5km. This complex is from Proterozoic on seriously metamorphic bed rock. Result of strike – slip faults is late NeoProterozoic to Cambrian (Brown and Jackson, 1960, Mohr 1819, Agar 1987 and Hosseini, 1988). Current deformation of Zagros frontier is in level of south western limit in this belt (ZDF) and Zagros deformation has not been propagated in south western borders (change frontiers). Stratigraphy Over underground and ground surface wells stratigraphic columns are surveyed in most points of Zagros belt points. Based on these studies and other reports from stratigraphy, sedimentology, petrography, field studies and experimental studies have been mentioned for each stratigraphic unit (not necessary for all of formations). Late Neoprotozoic statigraphy and Phanerozoic folded-Zagros thrust belt is based on tectonic-sedimentary characteristics into four megasequences. Each group includes several megasequences with unconformity orders which is indicative of a unconformity boundary a separated sedimentary cycle it includes several stratigraphic units as follows (fig 2). Pull a part basins and bed rocks as over continental from late NeoProterozoic to Devonian? Oldest rock group in Devonian belt is related to Neoprotozoic to Devonian? Which includes non-marine and marine sediments composed of a thick evaporate layer with sedimentary and volcanic beds in the basements which are covered with several unconformities with siliciclastic and carbonate sediments (fluvial sediments) (fig 2) and it includes two big Gondwana sedimentary sequences: Late Neoprotozoic megasequences to Cambrian (megasequence I) which is created from aggregation of sediments in a expansive sedimentary basin, depended on a strike- slip fault of najd, from early to late Precambrian in north east of. Related maps to middle and upper Cambrian (Mila Fm.) are in shape of mainly regressive and transgressive sequences and carbonate sequence (megasequence II). With a distinct discontinuity from lower sedimentary sequence is separated which includes orthoquartzite and quartz andesite which is deposited on continental bed. Sedimentary-tectonic position is uncharacterized from late Cambrian to before Permian. Presence of some layers with volcanic origin in younger stratigraphic units (for example in Zardkuh) is indicative of its relation to develop paleotethys ocean which is located in Alborz belt, located in north Iran in before Paleozoic (Alavi, 1966). Two sedimentary units are before Permian and they have main role in structural and stratigraphical evolution. First unit is evaporate unit in late Neoprotozoic Cambrian (Hormuz series) which is currently as an important separating fault in evolution of folded belt Zagros structure and a diapirism structure pattern of salt is effective in the region (for example cont, 1958, falcon, 1969, Talbot and Joroisi, 1984, Alavi, 1994, Talbot and Alavi, 1996). Second unit is Silurian graptolite shales (Gahkom Fm.) which is an origin for oil in Permian- Triassic hydrocarbon reservoirs (Bordnav and Boroud, 1990). Beds on Permian to Triassic Pangaea Late NeoProtozoic to Devonian layers with a unconformity is composed of sandstone and a conglomerate covering of a bed on Pangaea, pertaining to Permian to Triassic (Zabou and Khradpir 1978, Sharif, 1982, Ghavidel Sivaki, 1988). Permian-Triassic sediments are deposited in a shallow and equatorial sea and it includes two megasequences of III and IV which are separated by an unconformity in Permian-Triassic border (fig 2). These two big megasequences play role for biggest reservoirs for gas in the world. Permian sedimentary sequence III are deposited consistently with sea transgression from north east on Pangaea bed, Pangaea platform and it includes basal red conglomerate, arkose-bearing and quartzite sandstone. Upper Permian sediments are with dolomite layers and evaporate deposits (in south west) and it is accompanied with full energetic limestone to north east and it is extensive laterally eastward and north eastwards which is metamorphic currently and carbonate rocks and clastic rocks, full of fusulinide in felsic shape Zagros zone (Sanandaj-Sirjan) by Alavi 1997 and it is as Mahdavi, 1995 in central Iran in the map. Megasequence IV is with transgressive sediments with north eastern part includes interlayers of evaporate and dolomite with calcareous layers of shallow seas but it is with low energy. An equivalent metamorphism is recognized with late Triassic unconformity in fels shape zone of Zagros, this IV sequence is separated from upper deposits related to Jurassic continental terraces up to cretaceous. This unconformity, with extensional activities with extrusive-intrusive igneous and metamorphic rocks is recognized in felsic shape zone of Zagros by Tous Alavi, 1994. In folded-thrust fold belt, this unconformity is very distinct and it is accompanied with erosion and decrease in Lorestan and Khuzestan in thickness of dolomite and evaporates from Triassic are about 250m rather than other areas. This unconformity is attributed to opening NeoTethys ocean. Basin which is mainly to north east during continental margin. Other Page From Full Text » 1 2 3


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Technical Newsletter From Your Ballistic TechniciansVolume 3, Issue 3
|Take Your Best Shot
by Rich Machholz
"What bullet should I use for...?" This is the standard beginning of many of the questions we field in the Technical department here at Sierra. This time of year it usually pertains to big game applications. Obviously there isn't one answer for all questions. Generally, however, if you're going to error, error on the big side. For instance, let's say you're shooting a 7mm Rem. Mag. for deer. Usually your shots are inside 100 yards but there are opportunities that may exist at 250 to 350 yards across a clear cut field or utility right of way. Popular writings suggest that a 140 grain SBT at high velocity to reduce drop would be appropriate. Not so - the high incidence of a close shot and the effects of wind on the long shots preclude the light bullet and favor the heavier 160 grain SBT. Close shots can require less than ideal placement and angles. This coupled with high impact velocities of the light bullet can produce premature expansion, lack of penetration, and lots of ruined meat.
At long range, wind is an unseen adversary that affects light bullets to a greater extent than heavier bullets, making shots difficult at best. By using a heavier bullet you get the best of both worlds. Great penetration and adequate expansion, coupled with enhanced wind resistance give the hunter an even better chance for success at all ranges. All this with very little real difference in trajectory under field conditions.
|Surfing Sierra III:
Zero Range and Increment Range
By Rich Machholz
If you own Sierra III, our Exterior Ballistic Computer Program, we want to share a little insight to working with the zero range and increment range. When exploring Zero Calculations, don't overlook (D) program defaults. (I) Increment Range must match up with (Z) Zero Range. Example: a 175 yard zero (Z) will not work with increments (I) of 50 or 100 yards but will perform perfectly with 25 yard (I) Increments. (Zero range must be evenly divisible by Increment range) The tip here is to use the longest increment practical when printing to conserve paper.
Bill Shehane (left) and his gunsmith Dave Tooley with Bill's 40X Remington 6-284 used to set both group and score records for 1000 yard Benchrest in the light gun class at Hawks Ridge Gun Club, Ferguson, NC. Bill's group was 3.1" and his score was a perfect 50. Bill used Sierra's #1570, 6mm 107 grain HPBT MatchKings in his 8" twist Hart barrel.


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JBA will deliver your seed potatoes from the end of January onwards each season.
Other seasonal products such as Shallots,Onions,Garlic, Rhubarb and Asparages will also be sent out at the same time.
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After purchase, carefully empty your seed potatoes into shallow boxes or trays – egg boxes or apple trays are ideal. Keep these away from frost and store in a cool area.
6 weeks before you want to plant your early potatoes you should move your potatoes into a light area of about 10 degrees celsius to produce a strong, thick sprout, making sure that the potatoes are rose eye upwards.
The potatoes will turn green when exposed to the light but do not worry as this is normal. If you wish to grow large potatoes you can carefully cut out some of the eyes on the potatoes so that only a few chits are formed and the potato will produce larger but fewer tubers.
If you wish to grow many small tubers to eat, like baby potatoes, then leave all the eyes intact and plant the potatoes at half the distances shown below.
How to prepare the beds
With the use of a garden fork simply turn the soil over and work in some well rotted manure to provide essential nutrients for your potatoes. If you are unable to use manure then specialized potato fertilizer can be used but the fertilizer should be placed below the potato and a layer of soil or compost put in between so that the potato roots grow down into the soil to establish properly.
The potato bed should be a trench about 4-6 inches deep and you place the potato into the trench and cover with soil so that good peak is formed. I have videos below that you can follow for even more information.
First Earlies can be planted 12″ (30cm) apart with 24″ (60cm) between each row.
Second Earlies and Maincrop can be planted 15″ (37.5cm) apart in row widths of 28″ (70cm).
Always make sure the eyes are facing upwards and planted at a depth of between 4-6″ (10-15cm).
Taking care of your growing crop
As the potato haulms grow you should take care not to let them get frosted at any point. Using a fleece for large haulm coverage or rowing up soil over the top of new shoots will help the potatoes survive early morning frosts.
Frosted leaves will turn black and the plant will be stunted.
Make sure your plants receive adequate water during the growing season to avoid the plants becoming stressed.
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Harvesting your Potatoes
Potatoes are usually cured after harvest to improve skin-set. Skin-set is the process by which the skin of the potato becomes resistant to skinning damage. Potato tubers may be susceptible to skinning at harvest and suffer skinning damage during harvest and handling operations. Curing allows the skin to fully set and any wounds to heal. Wound-healing prevents infection and water-loss from the tubers during storage. On a dry day simply dig the tubers and leave them on the surface of the soil until the tuber skin has dried before placing them into a hessian storage bag
First Earlies
Your potatoes should be planted in drills that are 24" (60cm) apart in each row. The potatoes should be planted 10" (25cm) apart from each other in your drills.
Note: Always make sure the eyes are facing upwards and planted at a depth of between 4-6" (10-15cm).
Second Earlies
Your potatoes should be planted in drills that are 28" (70cm) apart in each row.
The potatoes should be planted 12-15"(30 - 37.5cm) apart from each other in your drills.


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Think back to Tiger Woods at his absolute best.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The first tee shot clattered through a pair of pines on the left side of the 13th fairway, finally landing on the wrong side of Rae's Creek. Tiger Woods tried again, and this wasn't any better. Fans peered across the fairway and only heard the ball rifle through some bushes.
"He's hitting another one," a man announced from the gallery.
The third shot with a fairway metal caused them to retreat until it turned with a slight draw, clipping a pine branch and settling in the second cut of rough.
Woods played nine holes Wednesday morning in his final tuneup for the Masters, and how he played was of little consequence. Even so, that snapshot from the 13th tee was another reminder how quickly the best plans can fall apart, even for the No. 1 player on top of his game, especially at Augusta National.
Think back to Woods at his absolute best.
He won 10 times in 2000, including three majors, and finished no worse than fifth in 19 of his 22 tournaments worldwide.
Going into the Masters, he either won or finished second in 10 of his previous 11 PGA Tour events. It felt as though everyone was playing for second at Augusta that year.
What happened?
Woods made a double bogey and a triple bogey in a span of three holes, shot 75 in the opening round and never caught up.
When the Masters begins today, he is the odds-on favorite to end his five-year drought in the majors, and win a green jacket for the first time since 2005.
Trouble is, Augusta National doesn't play favorites.
"Obviously, Tiger is Tiger," said Scott Piercy, who will play alongside Woods and Luke Donald in the opening two rounds. "He's always going to be that target. He knows it, and that's how he wants it. But there's a lot of people getting closer. And the golfing gods, or whatever you want to call them, have a lot to do with winning."
It has been 11 years since the No. 1 player in the world — Woods — won the Masters.
Zach Johnson was just a normal guy from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who would not seem to fit the profile of a Masters champion.
He wasn't very long, didn't hit the ball very high and didn't go for the green in two on any of the par 5s.
He won by two shots in 2007.
"I thought I was playing good that week," Johnson said.
He might have been the only one who realized it. Johnson put the estimate at "0.5 percent" of those who could have pictured him in a green jacket. Then again, it's like that just about everywhere he goes.
"The favorite is all media-driven, all public-driven," Johnson said. "There are no surprises out there.
"There's probably 70 or 80 guys that you would not be surprised one bit if any of them won."
Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo didn't name them all, but his list kept growing when he talked about 20 players who could win the Masters, all from what he referred to as the second tier and described as "pretty darn good."
Justin Rose, Ian Poulter and Luke Donald. Brandt Snedeker and Bill Haas. Louis Oosthuizen and Schwartzel.
"Yes, Tiger is the favorite," Faldo said. "He's strong. He's determined. We will see.
"But he's going to be chased by a lot of really good players."
Robert Garrigus considered the last few weeks on the PGA Tour to illustrate how fickle this game can be. Martin Laird had missed the cut in half his tournaments and had yet to crack the top 30 when he closed with a 63 to win the Texas Open.
D.A. Points had missed seven cuts in nine tournaments and had not finished in the top 60 when he won the Houston Open.
"I saw the odds on Tiger last night and I thought, 'Man, you just never know what's going to happen,"' Garrigus said. "I saw I was like 200-to-1, and thought if I could bet I might throw a couple of hundred dollars on me."
Woods is annoyed that seven Masters have come and gone since he last sat in Butler Cabin with his green jacket, though he looks at his record and isn't worried.
He keeps giving himself chances, and he figures one of these years, everything will fall into place.
And he's still the guy to beat.


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Snow Leopard
Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 210.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D
Uploaded on 8/1/2012 6:51:37 PM
Camera: Canon EOS 30D Digital SLR Camera
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