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The Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies, in conjunction with the National Celebration of the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., will present Abdul Alkalimat. He will give a talk titled, "Re-Thinking the Black Freedom Movement" at 7 p.m. Friday, January 31 in Malcolm X Institute, room 109.
Abdul Alkalimat is a native of Chicago and received his PhD in sociology from the University of Chicago. He is currently a Professor in African American Studies and the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He is the author of several books, including Introduction to Afro-American Studies, The African American Experience in Cyberspace, and Malcolm X for Beginners. He moderates the largest African-American Studies discussion list, H-Afro-Am, and created and edits the "Malcolm X: A Research Site" as well as "eBlack Studies."
Alkalimat's lecture is free and open to the public and a reception will follow his talk in the Malcolm X Institute.


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Tutorial: Retouching skin in Photoshop
Shooting this summer? Shooting at the beach? Shooting at sporting events? Chances are, you'll get some shiny, oily, perspiring skin to deal with! Thanks to Chris - IZA Tuto - this tutorial on skin retouching shows some savvy technique all beginner to intermediate Photoshop users should know -- how to clear oily and shiny skin (often referred to as hotspots) June 28, 2011


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Department of Primatology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
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04103 Leipzig
phone: +49 (341) 3550 - 200
fax: +49 (341) 3550 - 299
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Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Department of Primatology
Deutscher Platz 6
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Current research
As a trained anthropologist with a strong background in archaeological sciences, I am interested in the application of isotopic analyses to primatological research. The analysis of isotope ratios in various body tissues can reveal evidence on an individuals' diet and physiology (carbon, nitrogen, sulphur), as well as on its' migratory behaviour (strontium) and drinking water sources (oxygen). While these techniques are well established in archaeology and palaeoanthropology, only little is known on the isotope ecology of extant great apes. The objective of my research is to investigate the possibilities and limitations of the isotope method in the study of great ape feeding behaviour, seasonality and mobility. This work includes projects on habituated and non-habituated bonobos, chimpanzees and gorillas, as well as experimental studies on captive apes in zoos.
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Congratulations to Carl Zimmer
NCSE congratulates Carl Zimmer for winning the 2007 Communications Award for his science journalism in the newspapers/magazines/internet category from the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine. A press release issued on October 1, 2007 praised "his diverse and consistently interesting coverage of evolution and unexpected biology," citing in particular:
"Highly Evolved and Exquisitely Thirsty," "Silent Struggle: A New Theory of Pregnancy," "This Can't be Love," and "Devious Butterflies, Full-Throated Frogs, and Other Liars," published in the New York Times; "A Fin is a Limb is a Wing," published in National Geographic; and The Loom, a science blog hosted by Seed Magazine.Zimmer, along with the winners in the book and television/radio categories, will be honored during a ceremony on November 14, 2007, at the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center in Irvine, California; the award brings with it a $20,000 prize. Zimmer is the author of a number of popular books about biology, including Evolution: The Triumph of an Idea (Harper Perennial, 2006), the companion volume to PBS's Evolution series; he also received NCSE's Friend of Darwin award for 2005.


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The death of army corporal Hung Chung-chiu (洪仲丘), who allegedly died as a result of abuse while serving in the military, has brought shame on the armed forces, forced President Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) to issue an apology and prompted a government minister to resign — and the affair has yet to come to an end.
If the case had been handed to the Taoyuan District Prosecutors' Office right from the outset, to be heard in a civilian court, the public's rage would not have reached the level it has.
If the case had been heard within the civilian judicial system instead of being referred to a military court, not only would the public have had faith in its outcome, it would also have better guarantee the rights of the defendants.
Many countries, including Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden, do not have military courts at all.
Neither does Germany, which has learned the lessons of its Nazi past and declined to set them up in the post-World War II period, even though its constitution allows it.
In the immediate post-war period, when Germany was divided into east and west, the lack of military courts did little to dampen the either side's resolve to operate a national defense force.
Neither has the lack of a military judiciary affected the German military's participation in overseas conflicts after East and West Germany were reunified.
Apparently, whether a country has a military court has little bearing on national defense issues.
The biggest problem with military courts is that members of the armed forces have sworn to serve, but judges need to be independent, which causes a conflict when these two demands co-exist in the person of a military judge. This conflict can be fatal.
The legislature has now been called for an extraordinary session in the fallout of the Hung case, with both the ruling and opposition parties proposing amendments to the Code of Court Martial Procedure (軍事審判法).
According to media reports, the parties' proposals are based on differentiating between wartime and peacetime, such that during peacetime any cases would be referred to civilian courts, whereas the case of any member of the armed forces committing a crime during wartime would be dealt with by a military court.
However, even during wartime, a military judge would still wield judicial powers and even in wartime judges must not shirk on due process of law.
At the moment, all appointments and qualifications of judges in military courts are made by the Ministry of National Defense, which answers only to the Cabinet.
To say that military courts in this form have judicial powers and judicial independence is simply not true.
The current version of the Martial Law (戒嚴法) stipulates that once martial law is declared, 10 crimes — including fomenting civil unrest, foreign aggression, disrupting social order, causing danger to the public and offenses against all special criminal statutes — will be handed to military courts to be tried.
During the White Terror era, many trials were conducted in military courts, among them the prosecution of the Taiwan democracy pioneer Lei Chen (雷震) and the Kaohsiung Incident tribunal, and these were quickly processed and wrapped up, with utter disregard for human rights.
The lesson is easily drawn. If Taiwan continues to maintain military courts, it will allow unscrupulous politicians to abuse their power to eliminate political dissidents.
Taiwan is a tiny, densely populated country, with one local court — in some cases several courts — in every city or county.
Crimes committed by members of the armed forces are not a rare occurrence, and these are regularly investigated by district prosecutors' offices and heard in district courts without difficulty.
If military courts are abolished, members of the military judiciary could be asked to assist in trials or act as legal consultants provided by the armed forces.
They could even become judges, if they manage to pass the national examinations.
Neither should it be too difficult for judges from ordinary courts to apply the military's criminal code.
Also, there would no longer be the contradiction of matters of fact being heard in military courts, while matters of law are ruled upon by the Supreme Court.
The only way to ensure that the armed forces regain their reputation for being above reproach and protect the rights and interests of members of the armed forces is to return to a solely civilian judiciary.
If the legislature allows this opportunity to slip away, if it fails to find a way to resolve the issues that have long plagued our country — the problems with the military and the two-tier judicial system — it will be consigning the military trial system to an end.
Huang Cheng-yi is an assistant research professor in Academia Sinica's Institutum Iurisprudentiae.
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Back in 2011, I wrote about a new kind of computer that game designer and engineer David Braben was developing that would cost just $25. Hot on the heels of the E2 Green PC, an effort that many people felt produced underwhelming results, folks were rightfully skeptical that anything worthwhile could be developed in the computing field for about the cost of a nice meal in a restaurant. Many of the people who commented on my original article made valid points about the limited type of display technology and networking options that could be attached to such a cheap PC.
Last December, however, the Raspberry Pi was made available for purchase and sold out in the initial run, and the Raspberry Pi Foundation went into a second production. One commenter that time around said he was able to pick one up, was impressed with its performance, and wondered if there were some potential government uses, such as storing the little computers inside a vault that could be unlocked to reestablish communications and infrastructure in the event of a disaster.
Since then, people have been coming up with a variety of ways to make use of the computer. CNN recently reported about some the amazing tasks the $25 computer is performing now thanks to its tech-savvy users. The list includes everything from displaying a train schedule to running an interactive network of weather and air quality stations. Some users even created their own private mobile phone network, driven by a single Raspberry Pi.
I think we tend to get a little too caught up sometimes in the speeds and feeds of the latest computing gear. Sure, if a Raspberry Pi can run an application, then a faster, more expensive computer can probably drive it better. (The Pi is about equivalent to a 300 Mhz Pentium 2 processor, though it can be overclocked to 800 MHz, according to Raspberry Pi's FAQ.)
But if a solid $25 system can make things work, why not use it? I've not been able to find any purely public-sector applications that use a Raspberry Pi, though I can think of a few where it might fit in nicely. It could be used to control remote cameras or sensors, for example or to send images from a weather balloon or drone. And, of course, its adaptability has a lot of educational potential.
If anyone knows of any other good potential uses for a $25 computer, or are planning to try and enlist the Pi for government service, let us know.
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Dollarama has decent lock-n-lock containers of various sizes all for a dollar. Be sure to get the ones with a rubber seal. Camo duck tape seems to have gone up in price since we started a year ago, and can be found in the paint section of Canadian Tire. If you take old wire coat hangers you can often cut, form and tape them while applying the camo tape so that the cache can be hung or suspended above ground in winter in a variety of hiding spots. You can also disguise them inside a hide like a bark round, grass bundle, or something else that looks like it belongs in the area, but is not interesting enough for the casual passerby to investigate. Just some ideas. There are also a number of very clever hidden in plain sight types of caches shown in the groundspeak forums that can give you other ideas.
Hope this helps , have fun.
Editing post to avoid spoiling my first cache's camoflage.
Long story short... if you want to make it a craft project with any kinds of paints or glues, I'd definitely suggest scuffing the surface of any container you have with sandpaper or something like that. Also... if you use any glue, make sure it's not the kind that hardens solid, but will still have some flexibility after dried.


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With the joy of expecting a little one has come the morning sickness and me being sick pretty much everyday. Unfortunately this pregnancy is totally different than the one I had with Cami, I could pretty much eat a cow everyday until the day that I went into labor and I had a tall glass of milk and 2 potato rolls before going for my C-Section! ( I really didn't know when it was going to be my next meal and I wanted to be prepared). I am happy to report that I gained 80 happy and nutritious pounds.
The story with this baby is completely different, not only I have to deal with the 300 hundred test been schedule to me because I am over 35, but I have been sick since the first day I had a positive result.
I can't eat, I can't see meat, eggs or pretty much anything.
The only thing I am surviving on is rice, tomato, onions and lemons.same.thing,every.day. If I am having a good day I can eat a little pasta, bread and a little fruit ( I have to say that Saturday I was craving nachos and I was able to eat a portion that would take any of you a week to eat)
I am having a lack of motivation for many things, so far I just want to be in bed 24/7.
Since I have been having lemons as part of my new unwanted "diet" ,I decided to make this Lemon Swiss Roll that I made in one of my classes at ICE, I love it and I was able to eat a little portion of it, I gave the rest to a good friend of mine.
6 large eggs, separated
1/4 cup of lemon juice
1 1/4 cups of cake flour
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray bottom of pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
1-Sift cake flour
1-Separate eggs, placing whites in a bowl for an electric mixer, put yolks in a small bowl.
3-Beat the eggs whites with a pinch of salt , until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar and continue to beat until soft peaks are formed.
4-Continue beating and slowly add sugar in a steady stream. Beat 5 to 10 minutes until egg whites are stiff and no longer grainy.
5- Put mixer on very low speed and mix in slightly whisked egg yolks and the lemon juice.
6-Remove bowl from machine and fold flour mixture.
7-Spread batter in prepared pan ( I used a half sheet 12x18)
8-Bake 20 to 30 minutes. cool in pan.
8 large egg yolks
Grated zest of 4 lemons
1 1/2 cups of freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar
8 oz unsalted butter
4 tablespoons of cornstarch
1/2 tea spon of salt
1-Combine lemon zest, lemon juice,butter, cornstarch, salt and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly with a wooden spoon, making sure to stir sides and bottom of pan. Bring to a simmer.
2-Whisk the egg yolks together in a bowl.
3-Beat one quarter of the liquid into the egg yolks.
4-Add the yolk mixture to the remaining lemon mixture and cook over low/ medium heat, whisking constantly until mixture comes to a boil, about 1 minute.
3.Transfer mixture to a medium bowl. Lay a sheet of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the curd to avoid a skin from forming. Let cool and refrigerate until firm and chilled, at least 1 hour.
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hey guys I've been working on a scenario where you can discover teck
and claim land but it isn't finished yet. anyways, I've barely touched the surface on what this scenario could be and so to help I was wondering if you guys wanted to post tecks to add to the scenario. (I might as well call it a supplement, it is already 5 pages)
Anyways, here is a teck template:
Turns to discover:
Turns to create: (if it is a specialized unit)
Requires: (the teck you need before this one)
Teck description:
Tier 1:
(what the default teck does)
Tier 2: (write how many turns it takes to discover here)
(an improvement on tier 1)
Teck: Lazer weaponry
Turns to discover: 10
Requires: chemistry
Lazer weaponry is any weapon that uses a lazer,
like those blasters in starwars.
Tier 1:
you can make lazer pistols
Tier 2: (3 turns)
you can make lazer rifles and snipers
Tier 3: (8 turns)
your weapons get +3 to all attacks
Tier 4: (3 turns)
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee State erased a double-digit second half lead and hit some key free throws in the final minute to take down Eastern Kentucky 69-66 on "Senior Night" at the Gentry Center Saturday night.
The Lady Tigers (13-14, 9-7 OVC) trailed by as many as 14 points (49-35) with just over 16 minutes remaining. A pair of Kesi Hess free throws with 16:12 left was the beginning of a 34-17 TSU run to close the ball game.
Hess and Simone Hopes led the Big Blue with 18 points each with fellow senior Jasmin Shuler pitching in 15. Hopes added 10 rebounds for her second straight double-double, while point guard Rachel Allen set a career-high with 10 boards of her own.
Despite making only one field goal over the final 5:20, TSU tied the game at 62 after Shuler hit three free throws after getting fouled with 52 seconds left. Allen would step to the line and make one-of-two to gain a one point edge. After a traveling violation on Pilar Walker of EKU (17-10, 11-5 OVC) gave TSU the ball, Hess hit a pair of free throws to give the Lady Tigers the final three point margin.
TSU turned things around offensively and defensively after trailing 40-29 at the half. EKU was limited to 27 percent shooting in the second half compared to 43 percent in the first half. The Lady Colonels also cooled down from distance as 10 of their 11 three pointers came in the first 20 minutes. Guard Marie Carpenter led EKU with 26 points, three off her career-high, but only four came in the second half. The junior from Nashville was 6-of-7 from three in the first half.
On offense, TSU shot 50 percent in the second half compared to only 32 percent in the first. Free throws were a huge factor as well, as the Lady Tigers connected on 16-of-21 from the line in the second half.
The Lady Colonels were careless with the ball as TSU forced 25 turnovers, which turned into 31 points.
Eastern Kentucky had won the last five meeting vs. Tennessee State
TSU will next play on Wednesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. vs. SIU-Edwardsville (15-13, 9-7 OVC) in the first round of the OVC Tournament at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. SIUE defeated TSU 75-69 on Feb. 25 at Edwardsville, Ill., in the only meeting between the two teams this season.
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|System: X360, PS3, PC
|Review Rating Legend
|Dev: Gearbox Software
|1.0 - 1.9 = Avoid
|4.0 - 4.4 = Great
|Pub: Ubisoft
|2.0 - 2.4 = Poor
|4.5 - 4.9 = Must Buy
|Release: June 3, 2008
|2.5 - 2.9 = Average
|5.0 = The Best
|Players: TBA
|3.0 - 3.4 = Fair
|ESRB Rating: Mature
|3.5 - 3.9 = Good
Feb. 15, 2007 - It's certainly true that game stores are currently being flooded with World War II games. The popularity of first person shooters is on the rise and with today's modern cinematics and story telling, gamers want some depth and character development in their games. WWII games help deliver both incredibly realistic first person experiences and in-depth, often true stories.
With each new game, we see a new perspective on WWII and we see how different developers handle telling the story. Gearbox, the developers of the Brothers In Arms series, wants to use next-generation technology to help make a WWII game that not only feels more realistic, but delivers far more believable A.I.
You will be playing as Joe "Red" Hartsock, the main character from the first two Brothers In Arms games, and newcomer Matt Baker as they lead troops over Hell's Highway. This highway is the nickname for Operation Market Garden of September 1944 in Germany. Unlike the previous two games, Joe will command three teams of troops instead of only two. This gives you much more strategic options than in the other games, but luckily, the tactical action plays out faster than in the previous games.
Two of your teams will still have assigned missions, but your third team is your key to creative maneuvers. The third team will be assigned any role you give them based upon the particular situation. You can command the third team to attack any building you choose and use any weaponry you have on hand or you can have them reach a building and wait in stealth for further orders.
The commands you can give them can be quite helpful in the fight, such as attacks that effect the environment in a massive way. In one instance, you may tell your third team to throw grenades or launch mortars in a building to take out snipers. Not only will the explosions kill the snipers, the raining pieces of debris will wound or kill the enemy troops below the building. Such environment effects will be found throughout the game and will most likely be caused by the third team, but the amount of realistic effects and intelligent A.I. is vast.
Unlike some next-gen games that retain their current-gen graphics, Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway will deliver breathtaking graphics with unbelievable detail. If you actually have time to stop and look around without getting shot at, you'll notice small details such as cobbled roads, the grain in wood, and more.
The realism doesn't stop with the graphics as Gearbox delivers a true Hollywood cinematic experience by using unbelievably realistic animation. Whenever you have to cross something or throw a grenade, you may see Joe's legs climb over walls or his hands gripping a grenade. Also, during movie scenes, you'll see incredible acts such as Joe pulling shards of glass out of his arm so he can continue to lead his troops into battle. It's understandable why WWII stories make such good games. They show incredible acts of heroism and care for others at all times during battle.
The graphics and the character animations aren't the only treats on the table. The voice acting is Hollywood quality, and the gameplay appears to surpass the Call of Duty series, as they use a similar system only with better targeting. It is unknown at this time how the command system works on the 360. There is no info on the multiplayer system either, but Gearbox does state that they are scrapping the old system and that most likely, this sequel will feature a larger number of players in the multiplayer mode.
I know this game will definitely appeal to WWII game fans, but for those who don't normally approach them, I believe every non WWII gamer will appreciate the quality and realism of this title. Rent it or buy it on April 2, 2007 for an unbelievable experience.
Philip Hanan
CCC Freelance Writer


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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – New England Revolution midfielder Lee Nguyen (pronounced WIN) underwent surgery on his right shoulder earlier today. He will miss the remainder of the 2012 season and is expected to return to full participation in approximately four months.
Head team physician Dr. Scott Martin performed a Latarjet procedure on Nguyen at the Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center in Foxborough. Nguyen, 25, underwent the surgery to correct chronic instability in his shoulder .
Nguyen was the only player on the Revs to appear in all 30 games played so far this season. He scored five goals and added two assists in 27 starts. Nguyen joined the Revolution on March 2, 2012, through the Waiver Draft after Vancouver waived him the day before. He was the MLS player of the week for Week 10 following a two-goal, one assist performance in a 4-1 Revs win against his former team.
The Revolution returns to action on Saturday, Sept. 29, when the team travels to face the Houston Dynamo at BBVA Compass Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET, and the match will be televised regionally on Comcast SportsNet. 98.5 The Sports Hub will also carry the game on the radio.


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111' Twin Level Glass Pontoon Private Charter
Cruise Sydney Harbour in your very own glass island harbour ballroom, Starship Aqua (Formerly The Pontoon) boat, with breathtaking 360 panoramic Sydney Harbour views. Starship Aqua (Formerly The Pontoon) boat cruise features 2 entertaining decks, 3 metre high glass walls, large open viewing platform and dance floor. Ideal for weddings, parties, conferences, product launches, entertaining overseas guests or themed events. Make your event one to remember.
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Includes skipper and crew
January - October
$1100 per hour
Minimum 4 hour charter $4400
November - December
$1350 per hour
Minimum 4 hour charter $5400
Minimum Numbers
January - October on Sundays - Thursdays are 60pax (min. 80pax for canapés)
January - October on Fridays - Saturdays are 80pax (min. 100pax for canapés)
November on Sundays - Fridays are 60pax (min. 80pax for canapés)
November on Saturdays is 100pax (min. 150pax for canapés)
December on Sundays – Thursday are 60pax (min. 80pax for canapés)
December on Fridays - Saturdays are 100pax (min. 150pax for canapés)
Wharf Fees
Maritime Wharves $180
Homebush Wharf $1000 - $1250
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Please note: Starship Aqua is a cashless venue
Pick up and drop off wharf fees apply
Public holiday surcharges apply
Fully Catered
Licensed Bar
Cocktail Bar Covers (white or black)
$15.00 each
Black tablecloths
$30.00 per table
Black tablecloths fitted lycra
All prices in $AUS. and include GST
Prices are subject to change without notice
50% deposit required to confirm booking
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$139 per person based on minimum 80pax
Includes 3 hour hire
Standard beverage package, canape menu 1, buffet menu 1 or 3 course menu
1 and DJ included
Wharf fees at additional cost
Valid for available charter dates until 30th December 2018
• 360 degree uninterrupted panoramic views
• Largest outdoor cruising cocktail bar on Sydney Harbour
• Open alfresco upper deck with stylish fixed canopy shelter over bar area
• On board PA
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• Neutral and light space- create your own mood
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• Room for a band DJ or any form of entertainment
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• Circular tables (10 to 12 guests)
• Cocktail party 300 guests (throughout)
• Three metre ceiling height
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Mini pizzettas (some v)
Shiitake mushroom & polenta diamonds
Caramelized onion & parmesan tartlet
Potato brie balls with aioli sauce
Selection of petite pies
BBQ rosemary & sage chipolatas
$8.80 per person
Griddled beef satays, Singaporean peanut sauce, diced Spanish onions
Spiced salt & pepper calamari, ginger & shallot dressing
Coal fired bamboo skewered chicken satay, Singaporean peanut sauce, Spanish onions, coriander
Australian flathead fillets & chips served in mini fry baskets with aioli
Wok fried Asian noodles served in Chinese take-out pails (v)
12hr slow cooked shoulder of Moroccan lamb, lemon preserve served in mini bowls on a bed of scented cous cous
Duck liver pate on crisped crostini, cranberry jam
Rolled Peking duck cones, hoisin
Seared cape grim tenderloin crostini, fresh basil pesto, grand parmigiano reggiano
Petite gelato cones
$10.50 per person
Wagyu beef sliders on mini damper buns, aged cheddar & caramelised onions, chips & aioli
Frenched riverina spring lamb cutlets, roasted tomato & chilli jam
A selection of sushi & sashimi with brewed soy & wasabi
Chicken & prawn paella served in mini bowls
Australian king prawn cocktail in mini shot glass
Hand rolled fresh minted Vietnamese rice paper rolls & dipping sauce
Seared Australian yellowfin tuna, wasabi creme
Australian oysters with a section of sauces & vinaigrettes, mornay & Kilpatrick
Prawn cocktail shots with garlic aioli
Bloody Mary oyster shots
Chef's selection of mini desserts
Live Food Stations
$18.00 per person
Carvery - A carvery of spice rubbed blackened medium rare sirloin, European and imported mustards and chutneys, seasonal salads & freshly baked sourdough rolls
Steamed Asian Yum Cha
Pizza Bar
Mexican Soft Taco Bar
Sushi & sashimi bar with brewed soy & wasabi
Oyster Bar
Pasta Bar
Noodle Bar
Starship Aqua Buffet Menu
Buffet Menu
$82 per person
Please select 2, additional selections $7 per person
Caramelised onion & parmesan tartlet (v)
Mediterranean ratatouille tartlet, Meredith Farm feta (v)
Truffled mushroom arancini, basil pesto,shaved reggiano (v)
Steamed prawn & scallop dim sims, mirin
Hand crafted petite pies, onion jam
Chicken satay skewers, peanut sauce, coriander, spanish onion
Level 1 mains
Please select 4, additional selections $10 per person
Chargrilled sirloin, bell pepper salsa, bearnaise, mustards, caramelised spanish onion
Slow cooked moroccan spiced lamb shoulder, preserved lemon, labneh
Fresh prawns, aioli, seafood sauce
Beef bourguignon, red wine & shallot jus, buttery mash, herb baby carrots
Free range pan seared chicken fillet, piri piri, preserved lemon yoghurt
Whole filleted atlantic salmon, buttered spinach coulibiac
Saffron chicken, prawn and chorizo paella, arborio rice
Crisp skinned pork belly, cinnamon apple sauce
Honey & orange glazed leg ham carved at the buffet
Argentine chimichurri crisp skinned chicken
Champagne oysters on a bed of rock salt
Wild mushroom risotto, spinach, wild rocket, shaved parmesan (v)
Level 2 mains
To replace a level 1 main, $7 per person or as an extra dish $13 per person
Cape Grim chargrilled tenderloin fillet, assorted accompaniments
Seared lime crusted atlantic salmon fillet, lemon grass and laksa broth
Steamed wild barramundi, ginger shallots, rice wine
Crisp skinned peking duck, plum sauce, special fried rice
Please select 3, additional selections $6 per person
Organic honey glazed kumara & spinach salad, walnut & hunter valley feta
Red quinoa, couscous, chick pea, baby spinach salad, almonds, softened currants, lemon yoghurt dressing
Boiled baby potato salad, mint, chives, quartered eggs, traditional mayonnaise
Apple, walnut and radicchio salad, roaring forties blue, sweetened balsamic
Chilled iceberg lettuce, extra virgin olive oil, lemon & garlic dressing, grana padano
Hot roasted chat potatoes, rosemary, maldon salt
Classic french potato bake, fresh thyme,, streaky bangalow smoked bacon
Zucchini salad, mint, garlic, baby peas, lemon, extra virgin olive oil
Char grilled eggplant, zucchini, roasted vegetables, merideth farm goat's cheese
Crunchy middle eastern fattoush
Classic caesar salad
Rocket, pear, pecorino, pine nuts, aged balsamic
Mixed leaf baby rocket, spinach, shaved parmesan, virgin olive oil, aged balsamic
Asian vermicelli noodle salad, school prawns, blackened chilli, coriander, mint, crushed peanuts
Tomatoes, bocconcini, basil leaves, artisan virgin olive oil, maldon salt, cracked pepper
Angel hair pasta salad, crisped capers, liguria olives, rocket, roasted garlic
Please select 1, additional selections $7 per person
Fine australian cheeses, muscatels, lavish, quince paste
Chef's selection of mini desserts served at the table
A selection of roving gelatos on ice trays
Starship Aqua Formal Dining 3 Course Menus
Please select 2 entrees, 2 mains dishes + 2 desserts
3 Course Menu 1
$82 per person
Asparagus risotto, ricotta crumbs and sundried tomato oil (V, GF)
Comfit tomato, prosciutto, marinated feta and basil oil crouton
Slow braised beef rib raviolo, minted pea jus and salsa verde
Sweet corn, Asian greens, water chestnut and poached chicken. Nuoc Cham dressing(GF, DF, peanuts)
Karaage style calamari, whole egg mayo, five spice lemon pickled wombok (GF)
Roasted sweet potato, shaved zucchini, fresco cheese, pickled onions and smoky chipotle oil
Smoked trout dumplings; cherry tomato, radish and avocado tian
Crispy skin salmon fillet, sauteed baby spinach, potato pearls and tomato salsa
steak and red wine pot pie, steamed chats and minted green beans
Pan seared blue eye cod medallions, savoy cabbage colcannon, roast pepper salsa
12 hour braised milk fed lamb neck, comfit sweet potatoes, sorrel jus
Roasted Sirloin with caramelized onions, sauteed mushroom and Paris mash
Rosemary Chicken Ballotine, crushed potatoes, heirloom carrots and rustic pistou
Chocolate mousse with marshmallows, vanilla cream and chocolate shavings
Vanilla Creme caramel, Chantilly and biscotti
Warm chocolate caprese, anglaise and fresh strawberries
Homemade apple and cherry strudel, vanilla Ice cream and cherry syrup
Three milk soaked financier with a caramelized cinnamon meringue
Coconut and orange Bavaroise with a citrus salad
3 Course Menu 2
$92 per person
Salmon carpaccio, celery creme fraiche, pickled red cabbage and cucumber
Crispy whiting, cauliflower pure, cauliflower chips, almond flakes and salmon pearls
Peking duck tortellini, snow peas, smoked oyster jus, pecorino dutch and carrot shavings
Vitello tonnato: slow poached veal loin, traditional tuna and capers mayonnaise with market radishes
Pork belly comfit, chicharrones, red miso roasted eggplant and broad beans
Poached egg with a watercress colcannon, roasted cherry truss, pencil leeks and balsamic reduction
Corn fed chicken breast, smoked tomato risotto, mozzarella and thyme jus
Barramundi steak "en papillote", light shellfish stock, blue swimmer and tubers with parsley and onion pesto
Herb crusted ocean trout, braised red cabbage, potato lyonese and beurre blanc
16 hours beef rib, cheese polenta, roast garlic, carrot and celeriac with rib juices
Braised lamb shank, caramelized onion and blue cheese pithivier with potato and roasted leek puree
Caramelized banoffee and pecan pie with chocolate sauce
Chocolate and red wine poached pear tort
Almond panna cotta, almond tuile and a coffee sauce
Traditional tiramisu
3 Course Menu 3
$107 per person
Chilled Balmain bug lasagnette, seared tail, saffron vinaigrette, shaved fennel and chervil oil
Tuna tataki, avocado pate, yellow mustard and soy dressing with edamame salsa
Braised lamb shank cannelloni, peas, quail egg and truffled milk curd
Crispy confit duck, broccolini, endive with burnt apple puree verjuice
Seared comfit salmon, quail egg, potato gaufrettes and sauce gribiche
Porcini and young garlic veloutee, wild mushrooms and kipfler chips
Seared kingfish medallions, pink scallop dumplings, coconut, lemongrass and tomato broth
Blue eye cod with celeriac soubise, yuzu watercress salad and crab wonton with roasted chilli oil
Pan fried spatchcock breast, onion soubise, fig, port jus, roasted legs, pancetta sage,
fresh greens, pecorino and cab-sab vinegar
Beef tenderloin, pan fried gnocchi, sauteed mushroom and leeks with pinot reduction
Grilled lamb loin, comfit roma tomatoes, black olives, rosemary bread crumbs kipfler emulsion and lamb jus
White chocolate and orange cheese cake cream, chocolate panforte, caramelized orange
Raspberry brulee, pistachio and hazelnut dacquoise with chocolate sauce
Mango and cranberry trifle, coconut sponge with cardamom cream
Burnt chocolate, hazelnut, amaretti, clotted cream and chocolate sorbet
Starship Aqua Platter Menus
Platter of king prawns - $15 per person
Platter of king prawns + oysters - $23 per person
Platter of oysters - $15 per person
Platters of salt & pepper calamari - $12 per person
Antipasto platter - $18 per person
Starship Aqua Canape Menu - Additional Option
$20 per person
Please select 3 from the below
Caramelised onion & parmesan tartlet (v)
Mediterranean ratatouille tartlet, meredith farm fetta (v)
Truffled mushroom arancini, basil pesto, shaved reggiano (v)
Steamed prawn & scallop dim sims, mirin dip
Hand-crafted petite pies, onion jam
Chicken satay skewers, peanut sauce, coriander, spanish onion
Chicken & almond pithiviers
Californian nori rolls, soy sauce, wasabi (v)
Salt & pepper calamari, ginger & shallot dressing
Mini pizzettas (some v)
Starship Aqua Beverage Packages
Minimum of 4 hours
Standard beverage package
$11 per person per hour
Angove wine collection
Sauvignon Blanc Semmilion
Shiraz Cabernet
Sparkling Brut
James Boag
Hahn Super Dry
Toohey's Extra Dry
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Assorted soft drinks
Orange Juice
Sparkling & still water
Freshly brewed tea and coffee
Level 1 Wine Selection
$4 per person per hour
Capel Vale Unwooded Chardonnay (WA)
Beachwood Semillon Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
Amberly Secret Lane Cabernet Merlot (WA)
Tatachilla Partners Cabernet Shiraz )SA)
Monkey Bay Pinot Noir (NZ)
Level 2 Wine Selection
$4.50 per person per hour
Ant Moore Sauvignon Blanc (NZ)
Knappstein Cabernet Merlot (SA)
Mr Smith Shiraz (SA)
Little Black Stone Pinot Noir Otago (NZ)
Rococo NV Blanc de Blancs (NSW)
Beer upgrade
$4.50 per person per hour
Select two:
Corona with Fresh Lime
Stella Artois
Crown Larger
Monteith's Crushed Apple Cider
Spirits package
$11 per person per hour
Jim Beam White Label
Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky
Bacardi Rum
Absolut Vodka
Gordon's Gin
Jack Daniels Bourbon
Non-alcoholic beverage package
$8 per person per hour
Assorted Soft Drinks
Orange Juice
Sparkling & Still
Water and Freshly Brewed Tea and Coffee
Beverages on Consumption is available
Please note: Starship Aqua is a cashless venue. Payments can be made using EFTPOS machines.
Dining and seating arrangements
Buffet seated on rounds 160
Buffet seated on rectangles 180
Formal seated on rounds 150
Formal seated on rectangles 180
Cocktails 300
Length of charter
Minimum charter length is 4 hours. Extra time can be organised at an additional cost per hour.
Arrival at the wharf
We recommend that your party arrives at the wharf 30 minutes prior to your charter. The boats need to book into the wharves and have a limited time to pick up and drop off your guests.
Preferred pick up and drop off locations
King Street Wharf
Multiple pick up and drop offs
We do not recommend multiple pick up and drop offs as this can waste a considerable amount of your charter time. Instead, we are happy to supply you with a water taxi contact number that can deliver or pick up guests at their convenience.
Presentation facilities on board
Already on board is a PA system and an elevated stage area. There is 240v 3 phase power on board. Additional audio visual equipment can be arranged on request.
Entertainment options
There is a CD system on board and this boat has a recommended DJ that we can organise for you. Other options include live music, themed parties and table based team challenges.
Technical Specifications
2 generators
3 Phase power outlets strategically position for audio visual requirements
240 volt power amply power supply for any live on board productions
Cruising speed max 8 knots- average 5 knots
Reinforced upper deck can support cars, engines, boats excellent for product launches
BYO options
This boat does not allow BYO food or drinks.
What to bring
This boat has air conditioning and heaters. If you plan on spending time on the upper deck during your charter we recommend that your guests dress for the season (i.e. sunscreen and a hat in summer, a warm jacket in winter). Bring your own CDs if you have not booked a DJ.
Booking and Payment
We require a 50% deposit to lock the date for you. Once we have received the deposit payment, we will generate a contract for you with all your details. 2 weeks prior to the charter date we require the balance of the payment. 4 working days prior to the charter date, we require final numbers and the payment for the catering. If you are taking the consumption bar option, we require payment within 5 working days of the charter.
Cancellation Policy
See General Booking Information below
Boat inspections are welcome by appointment.
Min 5 hour charter from $10,000
Min 4 hour charter Priced per person
Min 4 hour charter from $4880


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December 2012
Mayan prophesies of doom in 2012 are, fortunately, false (although newly discovered stone fragments find that the ancients were actually predicting catastrophe for the Tea Party sometime in early November rather than the cessation of life on Earth). This has not stopped clinicians, researchers, policy-makers and a certain Secretary of State from ardently declaring that the end is near -- however, in this case, it is the last days of AIDS being predicted.
This is an unprecedented optimism that is fueled by a stream of good news: Therapies are getting better and better, effective prevention -- once wishful thinking -- is a reality that is evident in the downward slope of new HIV diagnoses in many parts of the globe, and there has even been less bad news from the HIV vaccine development effort. Who can blame battle-weary veterans of the war against HIV/AIDS for starting to see distant tunnel lights?
Below are some of the stories from the past year that left us feeling good -- or that showed what work still needs to be done.
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Climbing to Jasper
Tiia Vissak 9/8/2012 12:36:21 PMa beautiful view! very inviting! #1485292
John Connolly 9/8/2012 1:25:11 PMGreat composition considering it was captured from a moving train Emile! The anticipation at this stage of your journey must have been incredible!
Robert R. Goodman 9/8/2012 2:01:32 PMHi Emile,Sure wish I was in that cool mountain air my friend.Beautiul capture,seem like the heat never stops here!!!! #10314472
Anita Hogue 9/8/2012 4:36:34 PMSo beautifully composed Emile! Love the colors too! A gorgeous view! #10314639
Joannie Bertucci 9/8/2012 10:40:53 PMStellar composition and amazing colors from nature Emile! #10314913
Stefania Barbier 9/9/2012 1:46:37 AMbeautiful scenery and capture! #10314995
Val Feldman 9/9/2012 6:08:58 AMI do believe you accomplished all you set out to do photographically, Emile. Wonderful dof from near to far, excellent color, leading lines, clarity and beautifully composed, to boot. The scenery as well as, your photo skills lend itself perfectly to the feel of "crisp and clean"! #10315165
Joy Rector 9/9/2012 6:41:40 AMgorgeous #10315221
Ellen Hodges 9/9/2012 7:02:57 AMWildly beautiful, Emile!!! Stunning, Sir!! #10315263
Emile Abbott 9/9/2012 8:37:12 AMThanks tiia, John, Bobby, Anita, Joannie, Stef, Val, Joy and Ellen. #10315422
Patrick Rouzes 9/9/2012 10:53:26 AMThe colors, tones, detail, clarity, lighting & scene are exceptional, Emile! Incredible job, my friend!
Emile Abbott 9/9/2012 11:28:05 AMThanks Patrick. #10315570
Nancy L. Green 9/10/2012 11:59:02 AMVERY well composed and captured Emile, I agree with Val, you did it!! <>< #10317003
Phyllis A. Houghton 9/10/2012 9:17:26 PMNice sky, crisp colors, great comp. Beautiful, Emile! #10317594
Emile Abbott 9/11/2012 6:56:08 AMThanks Nancy and Phyllis #10318198
Jill Odice 9/12/2012 2:09:30 PMTHat is some spectacular scenery Emile! Beautifully composed! #10320059
Emile Abbott 9/13/2012 7:32:25 AMThanks Jill #10321249
Well we are on our climb up the Rockies to our next destination Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in the Jasper National Park. In this composition I tried to get the contrasts of the close detail of the mountain on the right and the distant mountains on the left. I used the river to secure the base and the line of trees to keep you in the frame. Comments and critique are welcome.
Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 17.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
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NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) — A northern New Jersey man has been convicted of sexually abusing a sleeping woman on a cross-country flight last year.
Jurors returned the verdict against 49-year-old Bawer Aksal on Friday, their second day of deliberations. The Turkish-born American citizen was convicted of sexual abuse and abusive sexual contact.
The woman testified under an alias that she awoke on the Phoenix-to-Newark flight last August to find Aksal with one hand inside her blouse and the other inside her underwear.
Aksal didn't testify but told authorities the woman made unwanted sexual advances toward him and forced his hands to touch her.
On Thursday, jurors had asked to review testimony by a man who sat next to Aksal on the flight and by an FBI agent who interviewed the defendant.


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Side Show In Oracle, Google Patent Fight: Are API's Covered By Copyright?
from the we-may-find-out dept
Oracle has now responded and is arguing that copyright for APIs is perfectly reasonable, claiming that the APIs "contain many original and creative elements." Just as Google quotes a former Sun CTO, Oracle (somewhat snarkily) quotes a current Google employee (and former Sun employee) in noting, "API design is an art, not a science."
As Groklaw notes in the above link, Google probably won't win on the motion for summary judgment on this issue, even if it has a better chance at trial:
Although we don't buy all of Oracle's arguments (most importantly, we don't believe much of what they assert is copyright protected subject matter is, in fact, protected by copyright, such as API's), Oracle has probably done enough in its response to put the issue of copyright infringement before a jury. Of course, the court still needs to rule on Google's summary judgment motion.Indeed. I have trouble seeing how APIs can be covered by copyright. Oracle's key argument beyond that misleading quote is that creating a good API is "difficult." Difficulty alone does not determine if something is copyrightable, of course. Either way, allowing for copyright claims on APIs seems like a good way to create a lot more problems for important (legal!) things like reverse engineering. Once again, it seems like stupid intellectual property laws may get in the way of important methods for innovation.


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Tanu Weds Manu Returns is fun galore.
Aanand Rai's golden goose returns with a golden egg. Only this time around you see two of 'em. Kangana Ranaut could be seen donning two armours as she swaggers her way into boisterous Indian processions and shakes it to big uproarious weddings. Her acting prowess has gradually revamped with time. She has gone pro and she knows it!
Rai's flick is an entertaining hoot that doesn't stop tickling you at any point. With exceptional actors like Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma and Swara Bhaskar weaving out their magic along with the main protagonists, the movie turns out to be pretty great. Madhavan is laconic once again here, but plays his character's naivety just fine. Kangana cannot be forgotten as Datto. She delivers her lines with so much confidence you are compelled to think if it is a different person altogether.
The plot has twists that make the audience rooted, humour that keeps you interested, and so many messages that its stellar cast delivers at so many points. The best one being when Rajesh Sharma scorns the narrow-mindedness that still homes in rural Haryana. Kangana's flair when her character Datto spits out and hits back at Tanu was outstanding too.
At times the movie seems to go in a pointless direction and you can literally see the blueprint the director went with in order to reach a predictable showdown. The inclusion of a character to make a point and to add extra masala was quite apparent. Of course, Indian movies literally breathe on songs and gaga ceremonies, a stereotype even good directors hate to miss out on. They wish a 'connect' with the audience on so many levels and fortunately for Rai Tanu Weds Manu Returns has managed to reach it.
A wonderful entertaining movie that captures the ugly stages of love, with someone who is hard to live with. A must watch!


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posted by Thom Holwerda on Sat 4th Jun 2011 23:39 UTC
The German city of Hamburg will soon be getting one of the biggest Apple Stores in the world. Construction isn't complete yet, and a group of people calling themselves the '.WAV Collective' decided it was time for a practical joke. Posing as construction workers, they planted an interesting logo on the store's facade. In broad daylight. And they videotaped it.


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BISD and PAISD students learn about planting and more at The Giving Field
A lucky group of children from Beaumont and Port Arthur Independent School Districts visited The Giving Field in Beaumont on Friday, April 26, for an Educational Health and Wellness Fair to celebrate Global Youth Service Day 2013.
More than 50 Ben's Kids participants worked for several months toward this year's Global Youth Service Day project, an Educational Health and Wellness Fair for more than 100 Beaumont and Port Arthur ISD fourth and fifth graders. About 20 IEA Ben's Kids offered elementary students experiences such as a fitness demonstration including yoga and dance, a tomato planting station, a healthy habits scavenger hunt, a photo booth, vendors to promote healthy lifestyle choices, and general fun for the children. Children shot hoops at a mini-basketball game booth at the fair and received gifts like a backpacks discouraging smoking and watering cans.
IEA – Inspire, Encourage, Achieve – helps area youth who have experienced hardships and difficulties in their lives by initiating enhanced educational, rehabilitative and other support services. Last year, IEA staff and volunteers worked in the Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center (MRJJC) with more than 325 youth who received counseling and other therapeutic services, including anger management, art and yoga. Staff also provided parenting classes for nearly 100 parents, who benefited from a supportive network of resources enabling them to strengthen their parenting skills and develop stronger support systems. Only four of the 92 "Ben's Kids" enrolled in IEA's outreach program returned to the MRJJC for a new offense while participating in Ben's Kids activities.
The Giving Field is a community garden at 2895 Liberty St. in Beaumont that donates items to citizens who do not have consistent access to healthy and nutritious food choices. Coordinators Sharon Begnaud and master gardener Mary Mahlie work throughout the week to see that things run smoothly. Begnaud, who is planning to attain master gardener credentials this summer, said the groups at Friday's event learned how to plant tomatoes, but also about nutrition and environmental care.
"It's not just about gardening," Begnaud said. "It's about what the food does for you. We do a lot out here organically, as organically as possible. That way, we are not leeching chemicals into the water table. … They can eat the food right off the plant because there are no pesticides used."
Begnaud said students from the St. Anne Catholic School across the street have spent time working in the garden, as well as IEA kids who helped build the initial beds.
"They are just a great group of kids," Begnaud said of the IEA participants.
She said she was thrilled to have BISD and PAISD students participating and learning about gardening at the fair. According to Begnaud, anyone interested in helping with the garden is welcome to come out the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to Noon.
Llarence Turner represented Get Above the Bar Fitness and sold T-shirts at Friday's fair. He said his organization teaches people to get fit without buying a lot of exercise accessories.
"No weights or equipment are used in our program," Turner said. "You just use your body."
Anyone who wants to learn more or purchase a Get Above the Bar tee can visit the group's website at www.getabovethebar.net.
The Julie Rogers' "Gift of Life "Program brought in educators to teach kids about the dangers of tobacco as part of its "Don't Smoke Your Life Away" initiative. Children received T-shirts and backpacks printed with the life-saving message.
Mattie Phelan with IEA distributed tomato plants to kids for the planting demonstration and helped make the day special for the children. Her parents, Mike and Janie Phelan, also volunteered time to help with the Educational Health and Wellness Fair.
"They have been out here since 7 a.m. this morning," IEA co-founder Regina Rogers said of the Phelans. "This has been a successful day because of people like them and Mattie."
"It's all about the kids," Mike Phelan said at the event.
Rogers said she could not take credit for the fair and pointed out IEA president Kevin Roy, IEA executive director Angeliqueca Avery and Beaumont Athletic Club director Coach Landon Ardoin who she asserted were some of the people vital to the success of the event celebrating Global Youth Service Day 2013.
"IEA is an excellent program that allows kids to experience things they may not be able to on their own," Roy said of the program. "It teaches kids about love. It's all about encouraging these kids. … Today is an opportunity for the children to interact with each other in a positive way. It teaches them there is more to life than receiving. Giving is a part of life."
All of the harvested food from the garden goes to area soup kitchens to feed the hungry. Rogers said the IEA kids have been working on the gardening endeavor for two years and even cooked for Some Other Place.
"They are learning empathy and what it means to give," Rogers said of the IEA experience.
Avery said Ben's Kids participants from MRJJC were not able to join the group at the garden Friday but participated in their own way. They created placemat designs that were duplicated, laminated and distributed to the students in attendance at the fair. Children were presented with award certificates and all the students received a laminated place mat. During the presentation, Bishop Curtis Guillory addressed the group of students and encouraged them to practice healthy living.
"Exercise and eat right to have a healthy life," Guillory said to the listening throng of children.
When asked what they learned, students had varying answers.
"Eat healthy to have a good heart," one Pietzsch MacArthur student called out.
"A tomato is a fruit," another asserted.
"Don't talk over others who are trying to teach you," a third shouted.
Roy said he felt the day was a success and the IEA participants and the students all enjoyed the learning experience.
"The kids worked for months to put this together," Roy said of the fair. "It's come a long way, and I think it is an integral part of teaching kids about giving and love."


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BOSTON -- Republican Sen. Scott Brown is apologizing for suggesting Democratic rival Elizabeth Warren used paid actors in political ads defending her legal work in an asbestos lawsuit.
The Taunton Daily Gazette reported that Brown was asked how Warren got family members of asbestos victims to appear in her ads.
"A lot of them are paid," Brown said during the event. "We hear that maybe they pay actors. Listen, you can get surrogates and go out and say your thing. We have regular people in our commercials. No one is paid. They are regular folks that reach out to us and say she is full of it."
Warren immediately condemned the remarks.
"Scott Brown calling asbestos victims who have lost loved ones paid actors is a new low. Shameful," Warren tweeted.
Brown's campaign quickly issued a statement from Brown apologizing for the remarks.
"It was wrong for me to have jumped to those conclusions and I apologize to those I offended," Brown said Wednesday.
In one of the Warren ads, Kingston resident Virginia Jackson talks about how her husband died in 1990 of mesothelioma _ a cancer linked to asbestos _ after he was exposed while working at a Quincy shipyard.
In the ad, Jackson credits Warren for going "all the way to the Supreme Court to try to get more money for asbestos victims." She says Brown should be "ashamed" for using victims' suffering to help himself.
Jackson called Brown's comments hurtful.
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|2008-04-03, 02:26
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
Age: 29
Okay, I guess it would be appropriate to revive this thread, since the remake of the original was released just days ago. I just got it, and any who intends to get it be warned. It's system-intensive.
Link to product page here: http://www.age-soft.co.jp/Product/kiminozole/index.htm
|2008-04-03, 05:37
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Blue Dawn
Join Date: Jun 2004
Age: 39
Yet another version of KimiNozo for me to buy...lets see, that makes 4 when I include Akane Maniax, not sure how much more my shelf or wallet can take....
|2008-04-04, 03:55
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The Info-less
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Orange County, CA
Age: 33
Hey hey! Someone posted my original thread from like... 4 years ago!
Ah, those were the days... and I STILL long for a translation for this game. Maybe I should just master Japanese.
I'll give a brief synopsis though. I talked to G-Collections--A LOT--and in essence spammed a request to get the game on their projects list. In the end, I was told they would like to, but it was very unlikely to happen, because Age decided that it was not in their best interest/any interest to license the game out for translation. In other words, it's because of Age that you won't see their games translated into English by any commercial entity any time soon.
I was really bummed, and basically let it drop after that. Not much I can do to convince Age.
I really want to see that game translated, though. I would seriously pay anyone (or donate a nice hefty sum) to a fan translator to do that game ^_^.
So whoever is working on it, keep me posted!
edit: btw, /wave Darkcntry. Good to see a fellow KGNE enthusiast even after a few years ^_^
|2008-04-04, 06:12
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Age: 39
A couple times someone popped up with the notion to decode and translate the game, and each of those times I said it's doubtful it'll come to fruition simply because it's far too easy to get burned out by it. So, sadly, I was right as those couple groups/people seemed to have stalled/disappeared.
|2008-04-04, 12:57
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
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The person who's currently translating the original DVD edition of KGNE last updated his site more than 2 months ago. http://www.geocities.com/kgnetranslation/main.html I don't think I'm gonna hold my breath and I'll just press on regardless.
|2008-04-06, 05:41
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Join Date: Jun 2004
Age: 39
Either way, I'm still not going to hold my breath.
|2008-04-16, 17:08
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has anyone finished KGNE ~latest edition yet~ ? For those that don't know ~latest edition~ which is a revamped version with extension of the story of main 3 heroines and more which was released on 3/28 http://www.age-soft.co.jp/Product/kiminozole/index.htm Those that can read japanese i was wondering if they could give a summary of the extra Chapter 3 endings of the 3 Main heroines. I heard that Haruka's ending pretty much follows the ~next season~ OVA's but what about Mituski and Akane??
|2008-06-01, 23:08
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Wow, glad to see people are still looking forward to the game eventually being translated. ^_^
I'm moved the site off of Geocities to a dedicated host, as with the wiki.
If anyone wishes to help in the translation you are more than welcome to. I've not had much time lately to work on it due to real life, though I will be going back to it.
The project has gotten far enough along that we have the ~Latest Edition~ Demo translated and patched as a test (Internal Only at the moment). The translation itself still needs a lot of cleaning up though.
Also DarkCntry, the 1st chapter is only about 8-10% of the total script, as based on the DVD Spec. it's even less in the LE Version.
|2008-06-23, 03:28
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IT Support
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Oh thanks that someone still translating this awesome thing. But...errr... ~Latest Edition~ Demo ? Is it available from the official site or somewhere else ?
Ah.... here they are - first and second demos.
|2008-06-25, 11:28
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IT Support
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Nevermind, the problem was with some files.
|2008-06-26, 04:03
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Belgium
Age: 34
I've been interested in Kimi Ga Nozoum Eien since the series started and there isn't a game I'd like more to be translated in English than this one.
I have the dvd edition but didn't dare to play yet, cos it would be mindless clicking till I
Just posting to let know that there are more people that still would be VERY happy if the game or even a part (one route of it) would be translated.
|2008-06-26, 11:07
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IT Support
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Somewhere...
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Okay, nevermind again about ~special fandisk~ and ~le~ differences, because, i will play ~le~ this week (err, of course, should master japanese more...). But, if you're interested, here is a some kind of summary, features and endings overview of ~special fandisk~ and it can be really helpful for others who want to know more about this. Enjoy (thanks to jupiterstar, taken from it) :
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|2008-06-27, 11:06
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Join Date: Jun 2008
So I was wondering is anyone here having the game which is functioning? Might be a great help if someone can upload that script.
|2008-06-27, 14:22
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IT Support
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Somewhere...
Age: 30
It's easy, set your system language to japanese, then reinstall once again all files (if this a demo - then unpack files again and reinstall them) and play... The problem here that a real installer is a rUGP too and it's unpacks main files after the "first install".
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|2008-06-28, 00:14
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Hmm how to set the system language to Japanese? I forgot how.
BTW mine isn't the demo, it's the full 2.82GIG .ISO file I DLed online. Mind telling me the step by step to install it? I tried using NTLEA v0.86 Beta to run the rUGP installer but it gives the main.rsx error =\
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|October 17, 2002, 06:59 AM
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Newbe 3 gun questions
I am trying to get ready for my first IPSC 3 gun match. What I have is a Bushmaster A-15 (A-3 shorty) with 1 10rd mag and 4 30rd mags. As for the SG all I have is a Mossberg (Mavrick 88) pump shotgun. I can only hold 5 in the magazine. I do have a SA 1911 but its in the shop so I'll be using a 9mm production pistol. Can I use the guns I have listed for the match? I do have a 18" & 28" barrel for the SG, which one is best? From other posts I saw I'll try either 4 or 6 shot. I have heard of other people talk about speed loaders for SG's that hold 6 rds. will they work for pump SG's? Is there a inexpensive mag pouch for .223 30rd mags to go on a 1 3/4" belt that someone can suggest? Is there anything else that I could use that I havent listed? ANY help would be appreceiated!
|October 17, 2002, 12:09 PM
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I've shot eight or ten 3-gun matches, and have not bought any "trick" parts for either of my long guns, which are not competition guns, anyway. I look at 3-gun as way to become more competent with the weapons that I own, rather than a reason to buy specialized gear.
A larger-capacity shotgun would be good; most people load from a belt, but if you want to win, you'll need something faster. I can load 8+1, but the last match required the gun start unloaded on most stages, so the mag capacity didn't matter as much as usual.
I think most of the guys in my area are using a Blade-Tech mag pouch, but I don't know; don't think they make 'em for M1 Rifle or Carbine!
|October 17, 2002, 01:41 PM
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I would say just take what you have to your first match. Shoot it. Then see what you feel like you need to buy.
I don't know how many times I purchased some piece of gear, used it once, and thought to myself "why the heck did I do that?" Just shoot and have fun, after a while you will figure out what your style is, then you can spend your money.
The only thing that is probably really going to help right at the start is an extension for your shotgun.
|October 18, 2002, 07:40 PM
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To address the pointed questions you asked, go with the 18" barrle for the shotgun. Depending on how it patterns at say 20yds, you may want to use 4s. If it patterns great try 8s ( most of the shot charge in a 12" circle). Rifle wize, I'd say you are fine. Pistol wize, once again fine.
As for mag holders there are many out there, check out your local surplus store for something untill you get to know what you want.
Absolute MUST HAVE are Choate ( brand name ) speed clips for shotgun shells. These hold 6 shells horizontally to the belt in a vertical stack and have a clip at the top to keep shells from falling out. Minimum 2, 3 would be better! As for speed loaders as they are known, these are for open shotguns and requier a special bracket be mounted to the shotgun. MANY club have BANNED the use of these as some have been known to detonate shells when loading ( never seen it myself, but do know one guy that had to have a lot of work done on his arm when one went off.) Practice grabbing 2-3 shotgun shell out of the loaders and then loading all into the shotgun at one time. Your shotgun is the only weak link in your gear due to capacity, but as RickB pointed out, you usally don't get to start a full shotgun anyway. I liked CORREIA's post, use what you have and then decide. Remember you can always ask the guys at the match that seem to do well, In general 3 gunners are good people. Get the Choate loaders however. KURT
|October 19, 2002, 12:09 AM
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Thanks everyone for the info. All I picked up from the store was a 25rd belt for the SG, $10. I could not see loading up my pockets with 12ga shells. At some point I do need to replace the SG, when I bought it I had no intention of using it for 3 gun. I'll try out the 18" barrel this week end to see what kind of pattern I get using 4 ~ 6 shot. Thanks again.
|October 20, 2002, 08:14 AM
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Well I tried out the 18" barrel with 4 & 6 shot, this barrel is total useless for any shot over 8~10'. Is much is I hate to I will have to use the 28" barrel, at least it has a mod. choke in it.
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Earlier this week Regina showed us the classic Brno chair in various contemporary interiors. One of the most famous pieces attributed to Mies van der Rohe, the Brno chair was actually probably designed by Lilly Reich, and was heavily inspired by yet another designer. Check out the story of the Brno chair and the house it was designed for.
In 1928, Mies met with Fritz and Grete Tugendhat, a Czech couple who wanted him to build them a house in Brno, Czechoslovakia. Mies had been working on a new idea for residential building. In his view, the point of a home must not be the building itself, but the flow, the way one moves through it and lives in it. This approach appealed to the Tugendhats; Fritz Tugendhat is on record as being "utterly horrified by rooms full of figurines and blankets."
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It was for the Barcelona pavilion that the duo debuted the famous chairs that came to be known as the Barcelona chairs. They used these chairs in the Tugendhat house, and also designed cantilevered steel chairs that are now known as the Brno chairs.
The authorship of the Brno chair is somewhat up for grabs. Although Mies is typically credited with their design, Knoll's Albert Pheiffer points out that "Mies did not fully develop any contemporary furniture successfully before or after his collaboration with Reich." In 1930, when Mies became head of the Bauhaus, Reich was appointed a master of furniture design there. So it seems likely that the chairs were largely Reich's design, though of course they were created in the context of her collaboration with Mies, and of the Tugendhat commission.
The other issue of authorship is the tricky history of cantilevered chairs in general. The Dutch architect Mart Stam seems to have been the first to design a cantilevered chair out of tubular steel (image 10). His design apparently inspired Marcel Breuer's famous Wassily chair and Mies's various cantilevered chairs, including the Brno. In fact, Breuer and Stam went to court to determine who had ownership over the patent for the cantilevered chair, and Stam won. It's a little confusing, because the Breuer chair is typically dated to 1925, while the Stam chair is dated to 1926 … but who am I to argue with the German court?
In the photos of the Villa Tugendhat you can see Barcelona chairs and Brno chairs in various materials throughout, some with and some without arm rests (images 1-8).
In 1938, just a few years after the completion of the home, the Tugendhats, who were Jewish, fled Czechoslovakia for Switzerland. The government confiscated the house shortly thereafter, and still owns it; it is now a museum. The same year, 1938, Mies left Germany for the US. Reich stayed in Berlin. She was sent to a concentration camp in 1943 and remained there until the end of the war. She died in 1947.
Images: 1-9 Villa Tugendhat; 10 Mart Stam chair via Thonet
Sources: You can buy a Brno chair at DWR for $1831-2297. The chairs are now produced by Knoll.
Originally published 3.10.11 - JL


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