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Advertising geared towards teens
How does advertising use language and image to target teens?
Teen girls...
Teen boys...
The implications of these advertisements...
Low self-esteem
Models on TV and in magazines
Being attractive
You have to remember...
These are teen boys
Their hormones are all out of whack
They will try to do this because it will make them "popular".
Boys will be boys...
The wanting of a girl's attention
To become more appealing to a girl
That you can get cleaner with Axe and if you do you'll get way dirtier
Again, as a teen boy, you want this
Attractiveness is important when attracting the opposite sex...
This image shows that with Axe, you can be that guy, the guy that a girl wants
The transformation from that "average joe" into a man that is very attractive
Being attractive and attracting all of these girls will make you a "player"
To fit in that bikini for summer
Have that Coca-Cola body figure
That summer body
The answering to the questions;
Will I look good in this?
Will I draw 'his' attention?
Do I look fat?
Sofia Vergara is a celebrity, and a girl might say she is so beautiful, she's in advertisements, she's pretty, and she is drinking that Diet Pepsi, maybe if I do, I'll be pretty just like her
The size of the can is skinny and thin, hinting that it has less of everything for you, so less to no calories
It depicts the "I manage this... by doing this..." and to a teen girl beauty is a lot
The fact that the packs that Hostess is selling, consist of 100 calories will make her feel better about consuming it
If she eats a decent amount already and isn't happy with her weight, she'd prefer to eat this, feeling better about herself, even if only a little b
Answering the questions;
Will this really impact my body?
Can I work it off?
Will anyone notice?
Teens boys
Teen girls
Will find it okay to prey on every girl that Axe supposedly brings to them
The advertisements take advantage of a young boy and his hormones to sell a can of Axe body spray
The possibility of becoming conceded and full of oneself, like vanity
That girls need to be pretty to be on TV or in magazines
That eating this or drinking this will give me that bikini body
Because a celebrity eats or drinks it then I need to so that I can be pretty and attractive like them
Teen boys
Teen girls
Can give them confidence
If a boy were to really love a girl, it could push him to "go to the next level"
Can push a girl to go against soceity and break all of the "norms"
Be the person that most people thought they couldn't be
To build up their self-esteem and confidence
In comparison and contrast...
Directed at looks
Social classes
Directred more at insecurities
Compared to celebrities
To be "beautiful" you need to do this and eat this and be on this cover of this magazine
More pathos
Body figure
Directed at the less confident teen boy
You might be moderately attractive but using Axe will make you look way better
Attention of the ladies
So, yeah the advertisements used on teen boys and girls are very effective because us boys want to get at the ladies and it's effective on the girls because they want to be that model on TV. But in reality we are all perfect in our imperfection.
In conclusion...
A boy wants this attention. The ad is saying that with Axe you can get the ladies as compared to other brands, in which they have no power over the women.
Boys have that dominance trait to be on top of the food chain and if having a bunch of girls is one of them then he will buy this so he may be looked up to by other boys and be popular.
That even a boy who doesn't even pay attention to girls can get a girlfriend
The typical "nerd" can get a girlfriend if he uses Axe, causing him to buy it
As seen in the ad, his score is repaeted in succession, displaying that that is all he does
As another boy looking at this ad you may feel as since you looking up that are under water and that you are lower than this boy, and again that plays with the part of another boy wanting to be like him. He is on a board with multiple mermaids going after him
When you arte looking up, you are sort of aspiring to be him, as if you are envious of his social status with the women.
But with Axe you can
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Enriching Lives Through Technology
Traditional dating has always been difficult. First, you had to somehow meet a person. That meant meeting friends of friends or having the courage to talk to a random person in public. Then you had to get to know them. This involved an awkward first date, followed by some awkward questions, and ending with that ever so awkward moment when you're not sure if there should be a kiss or an invite inside. Making new friends can easily be substituted for dating. These are the struggles of being an adult.
With all things that are social in nature, there is a certain evolution that takes place. For humans, technology has changed the way we interact with each other. Dating and expanding your circle of friends can be difficult, but with technology like Skout, things have become a little easier.
Skout is an application on your mobile device that can be used to find people with similar interests or looks. People from all over the world use it, so it's possible to find someone from anywhere in the world who also likes hiking. When you find people with similar interests, they can either become a potential friend or date. These are necessities in life. It's a known fact. Skout merged the needs of humans with the abilities of technology to solve a problem.
Another human problem is remaining motivated while attempting to fulfill a New Year's resolution. We've all been through the hassle of eagerly creating a resolution and sticking with it for a few weeks before letting it slowly die. There are a number of reasons for this. There're the excuses and general distractions that keep us away from fulfilling our goals. Fortunately, Skout conducted a survey and found a number of ways to help us complete our goals. They found that friendships are one of the most important factors in dieting, exercise, job promotions, and relationships. Psychologists say you are most like the people you spend the most time with. So if you spending time with people who like to save, you are more likely to save money. It's social phenomena that, as stated before, can be solved with technology. Make more friends make more opportunities. To make more friends, Skout is there. It's a win-win situation.


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We just returned from a long break and I'm feeling refreshed but pretty down. I'm missing time spent in quiet places. Time for really soaking in the minutes of the day; reading, enjoying the outdoors. Time really does fly by.
While we were in Burlington for the day we went into a record store called Pure Pop (great name, isn't it?). I wasn't planning on buying anything but came across Bill Callahan's new album Apocalypse. We are big fans so we decided to pick it up. It turns out that the album was a perfect accompaniment to our long drive. The song below is my favorite from the album, capturing the mixed emotions of leaving places and relatives as life constantly changes and shuffles.
Riding for the Feeling
Bill Callahan
It's never easy to say goodbye
To the faces
So rarely do we see another one
So close and so long
I asked the room if I'd said enough
No one really answered
They just said, "Don't go, don't go"
Well all this leaving is neverending
I kept hoping for one more question
Or for someone to say,
"Who do you think you are?"
So I could tell them
With intensity, the drop evaporates by law
In conclusion, leaving is easy
When you've got some place you need to be
I'm giving up this gig for another season
With the TV on mute
I'm listening back to the tapes
On the hotel bed
My my my apocalypse
I realized I had said very little about ways or wheels
Or riding for the feeling
Riding for the feeling
Is the fastest way to reach the shore
On water or land
Riding for the feeling
What if I had stood there at the end
And said again and again and again and again and again
An answer to every question
Riding for the feeling
Would that have been a suitable goodbye?


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Mannerism and traits of Marathi celebs have incredible influence on common people like us. Some might like to differ, but bottom line is that the star power affects us at some level or the other. There is something about Marathi Industry that connects with us intuitively.
So, with New Year around the corner and it's time to make New Year resolutions! While our Marathi celebs usually are neck deep in work all year round, they find out time for themselves and make their New Year resolutions.
Talking about her New Year Plans and resolutions, singer, composer and producer Neha Rajpal said, "New Year has alwas been great for me. 2016 will give me twin fun as this new year will mark the release of my first film 'PhotoCopy' under the banner Neha Rajpal Productions and I have great expectations from the film. Also its my wedding anniversary on 1st January, every year me and Akash plan a trip for our special day, but this year we will be celebrating in Mumbai as we have complete post production work of PhotoCopy".
About my New Year resolution Neha said, "I love doing something new every time, so I make resolutions and try my best to complete it. This year I am planning to open my very own Music Academy and also give my help in charity by building a Charity hospital to help the needy along with continuing my Medical studies".
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Official figures showed a huge increase in employment between October and December last year, rising by 154,000 on the quarter to September and taking the total number of people in work to almost 30m, the highest since records began in 1971. The number of people claiming jobless benefits also fell for the third month in a row in January, down 13,000 to 1.54m, the lowest since June 2011.
Unemployment fell by 14,000 in the final quarter of last year to 2.5m, the Office for National Statistics said.
But labour market experts said the divergence between positive job figures in the fourth quarter and the 0.3pc decline in GDP was "stark" and "worrying", with the UK economy far from recovery.
"The contrast between the two suggests there has been a significant decline in productivity over the past year," said David Kern, chief economist at the British Chambers of Commerce, who called on the Government to improve the availability of finance to business to boost capital investment.
Nigel Meager, director at the Institute for Employment Studies, said: "The longer-term implications for UK labour productivity of the conflicting data on GDP and employment remain somewhat worrying, and there are many unresolved questions about the quality and sustainability of many of the new jobs now emerging."
The UK's unemployment rate – unchanged over the period at 7.8pc – is well below the EU average of 10.7pc.
However, economists question the type of jobs being created in Britain to sustain relatively high employment.
Almost a third of the current jobs in the labour market are temporary, while over 8m people are working part-time. Some 1.4m of those are in part-time jobs because they cannot find more hours. The number of people working two jobs to make ends meet rose by 41,000 to 1.1m, the ONS said.
At the same time, wage growth has stagnated since the recession, enabling companies to retain workers or create new jobs, but at the expense of a squeeze on living standards. Figures from Labour yesterday showed people have now taken an average £1,200 pay cut since 2010 because jobs are so hard to come by.
Melanie Bowler, economist at Moody's Analytics, said: "Lingering job security concerns and weak wage growth – wage growth has slowed in recent months and is well below the rate of inflation – will combine with a number of other factors, including ongoing austerity and inflation pressures, to ensure household spending remains contained through 2013."
The high levels of long-term unemployment and youth joblessness – which crept up in the three months to December – also reveal an "underlying weakness" in the jobs market, she said.
Meanwhile, job security for workers in financial services, manufacturing and retail remains a concern, with a number of high-profile retailers going into administration in recent months, threatening a surge in redundancies.
Gerwyn Davies, adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, said the UK jobs market strengthened in the final quarter of 2012, with "buoyant recruitment" in the run up to Christmas.
However, he said: "The medium-term outlook remains less certain, as the public sector seems likely to continue to shed jobs and there are questions over the private sector's ability to sustain this momentum unless economic growth resumes soon."
The Government welcomed the "remarkable" rise in employment.


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Not to be overly nostalgic, but there was a time not that long ago when kitchens had only a few appliances. Aside from your cooker and fridge, there might have been a toaster and a kettle. Maybe also a waffle-iron or sandwich toaster. Aside from that, there was not much to crunch the space in a room where space is so important. Now, however, most kitchens have an increasing number of items taking up space.
Say it with me: You've got your blender, your juicer, your ice cream maker, the bread maker, herb grinder… These are just a few of the items that are in more and more kitchens the world over. When you take into account that we also have more and more different utensils and pans, the average kitchen is getting cluttered. This means we need to either make some tough choices, or pick some hybrids.
Space-saving is a priority for many of us in the present day, and one way to achieve this is to have items that do more than one thing. We all know about the toaster-oven. That's an obvious example. The fridge-microwave? Probably more of a fever dream. But there are more and more appliances that can do a few things at once – and they're worth checking out.
Get A Blender That Can Do It All
When picking a blender, it is important to bear in mind that there are many options out there. Indeed, the mere word "blender" may mean different things to different people. What you really want is one that can juice, puree and grind, saving the space that would be taken up by three different appliances. Check out how Vitamix professional blenders are different from similar models. You may pay more initially, but you'll save money, space and the cost of replacing cheaper models. Add to that saving the amount you won't spend on expensive store-bought protein shakes.
Think Outside The Box
Hybrid kitchen appliances are not a new concept – you've probably had a fridge-freezer for as long as you can remember. However, some items have yet to get past the stage of "curiosity". There's an all-in-one breakfast machine that lets you fry, toast and make coffee, for example. There are also combi microwave toasters.
These items are commercially available but make sure you'll actually use them if you buy them. Otherwise, they're just taking up space, which is what you're supposed to be trying to avoid.
All-In-One Hot Drinks Makers – Time And Space Saved
There is an increasing trend towards hot drinks machines that require filling with water and one simple button push. Hey presto, you have a ready-made cappuccino with no need to froth the milk yourself. You may not get the "authentic" coffee shop experience with these appliances. You also won't get bored with them after a couple of weeks of grinding beans and cleaning up mess. They save time, space and work. Okay, so maybe it is cheating. So what? This isn't a competition.
Your kitchen needs to prioritize space and convenience above all other things. If it lacks these, you'll find meal and drinks prep takes longer and is more stressful. So if you need to take a few short cuts, that's what you do. It's not like you're being audited on this.


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It's common to see references to "wine culture," the culture that surrounds wine and wine drinking, but it's not so common to talk about how fundamental wine might be to human culture itself — and indeed, maybe even to human civilization. Humans have cultivated grapes and made wine for millennia and it's been argued that humans have evolved to enjoy alcohol. Maybe the decision to cultivate grapes for making wine constituted a vital turning point in human cultural evolution.
In our nomadic past, the culture of wine was a civilizing force. We settled to tend the vines. Unlike grain, which could be sowed in a new place each year and harvested at season's end, the vines held us to one place. We had to wait four or five years before they produced even a small crop. Unlike grain, they required attention throughout the year – pruning in winter; shaping, or training to a tree or stake in spring; tasting for ripeness and harvesting in autumn. Once crushed, the berries met their "death," were transformed by fermentation, and reborn as wine.
Unseen yeasts worked their magic; man added nothing, did nothing beyond crushing the fruit. His role was to watch and to tend, as a parent might a child. He was not the "maker," as our modern term might imply. The process inspired awe and wonder, leading the ancients to consider wine sacred. As symbol and metaphor, it became part of Christian and Jewish ritual. The culture of wine spread, and so did its role as a catalyst for community, for bringing together family and friends.
...Grapes come from the earth, and depend on nature for their quality and consistency. Climate and soil determine where vines can successfully be cultivated, but each year's weather determines if the wine will be good, or else if it will need intervention. The Romans added honey and spices to improve taste as freshness faded. The Greeks added pine resin to retard spoilage – we still taste that bit of history in their retsina.
Source: Paul Draper, Wine & Philosophy: A Symposium on Thinking and Drinking
Alcohol is typically associated with causing a person to become restless and less civilized, not rested and more civilized. That, however, is an association made solely with immoderate consumption of alcohol. When one is also responsible for the entire process of producing alcoholic drinks — and especially wine — then a wandering, uncivilized lifestyle just won't work anymore. It would be at little ironic, then, that an alcoholic drink could produce so much uncivilized behavior but also, originally, be at least partially responsible for civilization itself.
Wine is certainly different from other alcoholic beverages in the sense that it requires a commitment unnecessary for the others. Grains used to produce beers and other some other drinks don't require the sort of close attention throughout the year which grape vines require. Fruits used to produce alcoholic drinks may not require much attention at all, depending on how hardy the trees or bushes are. Grapes good enough and in large enough quantities for wine, however, require plenty of attention and well-organized settlements where skilled labor can be found.
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With thanks to Warwick for letting me do this, I'm delighted to present the initial work-in-progress release of the Battle Group Builder.
It's pretty much complete at this stage and still resides at the above link. All the "Doesn't"s are now "Does"s and the known bugs are fixed.
Any bug reports of feature suggestions very welcome. [/edit]
This is still very much under development but it's at a stage where it can hopefully be useful to some people.
Allow creating both Panzer and Infantry division lists.
Saving and loading of lists.
Tally points cost and BR totals.
Enforce unique choices.
Enforce requirements to take particular core choices (infantry, tanks etc) before you can take different support choices. This was a PITA to code!
Support all the unit types in the two german lists.
Support the idea of platoons & companies - ie units with a sub-selection of squads/platoons underneath.
Support the different unit load-out options (like transport, MG34 or MG42 etc).
Runs entirely in your web-browser. I'll provide a zip file of the final version for anybody who wants to use it as a desktop application.
Do russian lists yet. They're coming over the next couple of days.
Produce a nice printable roster. This is coming and is one of the main aims of the builder.
Enforce restricted unit choices. I intend to display a number of restricted selections chosen and whether or not they exceed the amount allowed for your points level. I don't intend to actually enforce the restriction as people can then choose to follow it or not rather than have to when using the builder.
Known bugs:
If you have a really large list with many choices from those that allow you to choose support options and you simultaneously have large number of support choices then the script can hang. This is because of the ridiculous number of permutations that need to be worked out. 13 core options and 9 support options means 259 million possible permutations (13*12*11*10*9*8*7*6*5) need to be worked out and compared. That's going to take a long time and the browser will think the script has hung. I may just have to disable requirements checking for big lists frankly. On the plus side, working that one out as a human would be tricky too :)
[edit] It now supports huge lists. I've programmed it to use all the mental tricks and sub-division/splitting approaches that a human would use when solving this problem and leave the brute-force approach for use with what's left over after that. [/edit]
I hope people enjoy it and feedback is welcome. I'm especially interested in anything related to errors in saving/loading lists, platoon/company sub-windows or support choice prior-prick requirements - as those are the most complicated components.
Here's a sample 395 point/32BR force made purely to show what a saved force looks like.
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[edit]Oh, you will also need a reasonably modern browser to use it. Any of the free ones or an uptodate apple Safari browser will be fine. An old version of IE won't[/edit]


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Does Market Timing Drive Capital Structure? Empirical Evidence from an Emerging Market
The purpose of this study is to test how equity market timing affects capital structure from the perspective of IPO (Initial Public Offering) event in ISE for the period between 1999-2008. Our dataset comprises of all firms (75 firms) that went public from the period of January 1999 to December 2008 in Turkey that are available in ISE database. We analyse the market timing theory by applying cross sectional regression method. For this purpose, first, we test the impact of market timing on the amount of equity issued by IPO firms. Second we examine the impact of market timing on capital structure. We conclude that market timing theory is not valid for Turkey.
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This is a bit off topic in regards to the boat series but I came across something online yesterday that I found pretty interesting.
One of my least favorite chores is doing laundry. It ranks right up there with cleaning the cat litter box
and disposing of a body as one of the more unfun parts of the week. Ever since I sold my house many years ago I have been relegated to the whims and misfortunes of laundromats. When I lived in the rv park on Cudjoe Key, at the marinas in Key Largo and now here in Key West, each place has had laundry facilities. In most, if not all cases, the machines are poorly maintained, there is always somebody ahead of you, and they require money to operate. In the last couple of places I lived, the landlords were too cheap to even hook up the hot water feed. So up until I moved into this current marina, I never was able to wash clothes in hot water. The current marina, to their credit, has a decent laundry room with machines that work and have hot water. The cost now is $2 per load. I never use the dryers, instead just hanging the few clothes I have around the boat cabin to dry off. It works but it's still a pain in the ass.
So for a long time I've been looking at minimalist ways to do laundry. Something that doesn't use electricity, is fairly portable, and easy to use. And what I found yesterday may be an answer…
This simple device uses a basket inside the bucket with a hand crank to do all the dirty work. A load takes about 5 minutes or so and it will do about 10 items at a time. Here is a video demoing the whole thing…
It's small enough, about the size of big bucket, and costs about $99. At $2 per load, which is what I'm paying now, the thing would pay for itself in about 6 months.
It's not a completely original idea. I found this little gem a few years ago…
It works along the same lines of the Laundry pod except you spin the whole thing with the crank handle. You use hot water as the bucket is designed to be sealed. As the heat builds up it forces the water and soap through the clothes and cleans them, allegedly. This one costs a bit less, around $50.
Another idea that is just coming out is this one…
Designed to be distributed in third world countries, ( I believe the Conch Republic qualifies), you sit on it and operate it by foot pedal.
Finally, if you want to really go back in time but want something one step above a rock and a crik, there is the plunger…
I like either of the first two on the list. Both look like they would do a decent job of cleaning clothes or at least settling the dust. I doubt either would do well with things like heavy blankets or winter clothes, but since I have neither, that wouldn't be an issue. Hot water could be had for nothing with one of those simple solar shower bags…
A device so simple in design and use it's amazing more people don't take advantage of it.
Anyways, as you can see there are some nice, minimal, green alternatives to cleaning clothes. The only thing that has held me up from getting one of these options is the fact I move around so much and don't want more crap to drag around. But now that I am on the boat, it may be a viable alternative to the laundry room. We'll see what happens down the road.
Capt. Fritter
2 Responses to "Living Aboard, Laundry…"
i like that laundry pod! you find some neat stuff.
some very cool little inventions out there these days.
i only wash my clothes in cold water anyway.
they last longer and get just as clean as in hot water.
it's more economical for sure. and easier on the fibers.
i also line dry with an extra rod in the middle of my shower.
now if i could just find a boat or a tiny house… and some money…
I know people using the Wonder Wash and they say it does a good job but leaves your clothes VERY wet. The Laundry Pod looks like it might spin out more water but maybe not wash as well since it doesn't tumble the clothes the way the Wonder Wash does. Please, let us know when you do one or the other and how you think it works.


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Title : In-Situ Studies of Metal on III-V Semiconductors
Descriptive Note : Final rept. 1 May 93-30 Apr 97
Corporate Author : NORTHWESTERN UNIV EVANSTON IL
Personal Author(s) : Marks, L. D.
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Report Date : APR 1997
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Abstract : Research has been performed using high resolution electron microscopy under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions on a number of metal semiconductor systems. The new system combining classical surface characterization techniques and growth has been installed on a UHV microscope and fully tested. The growth at the monolayer level of Au and Ay on Si (001) has been studied combining XPS and electron microscopy. Studies of the growth of Au on both air introduced and Ga-rich GaAs (001) substrates have been performed. A variety of new methodologies and techniques have been developed, most notably atomic scale imaging of surfaces at a higher level than previously possible and new methods of determining surface structures just from electron (or x-ray) diffraction data. Electron microscopy studies of MoS2 lubricant films are also described.
Descriptors : *METAL OXIDE SEMICONDUCTORS, *ELECTRON MICROSCOPY, GALLIUM ARSENIDES, THIN FILMS, X RAY DIFFRACTION, EPITAXIAL GROWTH, NUCLEATION, SILICON, ELECTRON DIFFRACTION, ULTRAHIGH VACUUM, ATOMIC STRUCTURE.
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Here we go again. . . another snow story
Seven practical tips for covering snow stories
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Put a new twist on your weather reporting
1. Don't groan about weather stories: yes, you may do several in one season,but it's no secret: Your readers like to talk about the weather. What's theforecast for your weather stories? People will read them.
2. Common sense counts: It's OK to take a ruler and measure snowfall beforeyou telephone a weather office that¹s located 100km away and ask ameteorologist, "So, how much snow did we get?"
3. Don't over-meteorologicize your story: Buzz words like Alberta Clipper,low pressure system, cold front, etc., make our stories sing with authority.But don't baffle your readers. TV weatherman generally do a good job ofsimplifying weather for viewers. Newspaper journalists need to do the same.Remember, to most people, Alberta Clipper sounds like a hockey team.
4. Don't state the obvious: When your readers pick up your paper and thelead to your story reads. . . The area is blanketed with snow today after amajor snowstorm yesterday. . . your readers are likely thinking: "Yeah, nokidding." Your readers have eyes. They can see the snow. So tell themsomething they don¹t know to catch their attention early.
5. What's ahead: After you write about today's weather, tell your readersabout what's ahead. Is there more snow on the way? Don¹t leave your readerswondering about the forecast. We don't need even more readers turning to TVnews.
6. Go outside: You need senses in your story. If it's bitter cold, gooutside and experience the weather. Don't just tell your readers how cold itis. Write about how the wind chills the legs after just seconds of walking.Write about how it feels when snow whips the exposed face. Write about theshock of cold air reaching the lungs. Write about cars groaning to start.Suddenly, you can relate to anyone your readers who had to ventureoutside in such conditions. And for your readers who stayed indoors, yourstory can put them in the storm. . . from the comfort of their La-Z-Boy.
7. People, people, people: During any storm, there is conflict. People inconflict with Mother Nature. It can be as simple as a lady trying to push herloaded shopping cart through the snow at a grocery store parking lot. Ordrivers having car trouble. Or organizations cancelling events. Capture theexperiences of people.
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Building Resilient Scholars Takes Resilient Leadership … and Hope (Part I)Category: News, Home
Peter Uwalaka is dean of students at AF University Prep High School. This post is the first of two parts.
When you see the same students making the same poor decisions over and over, it can be frustrating for students, families, teachers and school leaders alike. I, of all people, get it. I had emotional reactions frequently during my first year as dean of school culture. Back then, my "go-to" emotional reactions included: "I just don't get it!" "S/he just isn't motivated" and "Why doesn't s/he care?"
What did these feelings lead to? Nothing. Absolutely nothing but high blood pressure—and a mindset focused on complaining rather than strategic problem solving. Inevitably, this will lead to frustrated students because a negative adult culture has an effect on student culture. It's palpable. I knew I needed to change.
According to research, it is hard for students to be successful if they do not have the most beneficial habits and skills—one of which is the skill of self-regulation. Savitz-Romer et al. (2013) asserts in the book "Ready, willing and able: A Developmental Approach to College Access and Success" that "self-regulation—the ability to manage one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to marshal them in support of a goal—is essential to college access, because applying to and succeeding in college requires the ability to set both short term and long terms goals, to plan and organize in support of those goals, and to persist in the face of challenges." I knew that we had to do a better job of ensuring that all students have these skills before entering high school and, most importantly, before they matriculate to college.
Through my experience, and countless feedback conversations with my principal, I have been pushed to think in a different way. Yes, some students continue to make the same poor choices. Yes, they sometimes don't follow directions on their homework, follow school procedures or meet basic school-wide expectations. But we as adults make unproductive choices too. Yes, I said it. We are not perfect. We, too, have terrible habits that need to be broken. We, too, have had to unlearn some things that were detrimental to our success. We are not better than the students we serve.
We want our students to make the best choices possible. We want them to be independent, responsible thinkers and productive citizens who have the strong academic and character skills necessary to go to, and through, college. That's the big hairy audacious goal. In order to get there without frustration or emotional reactions, you have to create structures and systems to support all students on their journey. We have to teach them how to unlearn every unproductive habit so they can build new, productive ones. We need to demand that they reflect on the choices they've made—and we need to do it with love. If we want resilient students, we teachers have to be resilient and hopeful. We have to believe and do the work that it takes to change the life trajectory of every single child that we serve.Share this story:


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- Rob and Chyna: How Abusive Relationships are Used to Sell TV - January 4, 2017
- Trump's Sexual Misconduct isn't Unusual in Politics - November 21, 2016
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The outcome of the 2016 presidential race surprised some. For others, especially the white Americans without college degrees who voted to replace the Democratic establishment, it was a victory – their "Brexit" moment. Journalists, politic pundits, and social media users have already taken to vigorously studying the autopsy report. Some grieve, some celebrate – but all fervently replay the election's key moments.
In hindsight, the presidential race reflects many tensions between different types of Americans, but at its heart is an economic recovery that failed to reach most of the country. Still, it is hard to ignore the gender politics of this race. Even on the surface, Trump's presence was all machismo. Clinton's stately, all-white attire, on the other hand, was a tacit nod to suffragettes. Perhaps more concretely, Mr. Trump came under multiple allegations that amount to a lifetime of demeaning women. Among these allegations, one took the cake: sexual assault. Many Americans are voicing their horror and shock.
"How do we have a president-elect who admitted to assaulting women?"
More pointedly:
"How can a woman have voted for Trump?"
Yet exit polls across the board are unanimous: at least 35% of the female electorate voted for Trump. Women voted as they always do, across party lines. Perhaps more surprisingly, the gender gap for Trump (53-42) was close to both Bill Clinton's in 1996 and Obama's in 2012. In fact, an 11 percent gap isn't atypical for a republican nominee at all. This was a shock to election gurus like Nate Silver and Harry Enten at FiveThirtyEight, who predicted "women were winning the election for Clinton." But at least on gender lines, this election was mostly normal; political party stickiness won out. The intense campaign to publicize Trump's poor treatment of women didn't do much to final voter outcomes.
Is Mr. Trump Really An Outlier?
Trump has set a number of political precedents, but his Rolodex of alleged assault victims isn't one of them. While unearthing Bill Clinton's sexual history was a tepid rebuttal, it did highlight a rather understated point: one of our most beloved (and frankly sexualized) leaders did allegedly assault women. And even if you don't believe the women that have accused him, forming a sexual relationship with an employee – an intern – generates a power dynamic that can muddle consent.
Bill Clinton isn't alone. In 2010, Eric Massa, the Democratic Representative from New York, resigned in order to avoid an investigation into his admitted groping of multiple male staffers. In 2011, David Wu, the Representative from Oregon, resigned after making sexual advances towards a fundraiser's daughter. In 2006, Mark Foley was forced to resign after facing sexual harassment charges from his congressional interns. In 2004, Don Sherwood, the Representative from Pennsylvania, failed to win reelection after having an extramarital affair with a woman who claimed he repeatedly abused her. In 1995, Mel Reynolds, the Representative from Illinois, left Congress after being convicted for statutory rape. He formed a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old volunteer that began during his 1992 campaign. In the same year, Robert Packwood, a senator from Oregon, resigned after 29 women came forward claiming sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. In 1992, eight women accused Brock Adams, the senator from Wisconsin, of crimes ranging from sexual harassment to rape. In 1990, Buz Lukens resigned to avoid an investigation for groping a Washington elevator operator. Perhaps he grabbed her by the privates.
Such incidences are not partial to a political party or region.
And these only represent cases from the last decade and half.
Trump's treatment of women warrants rage. But there is a blatant, historically false dishonesty in treating him as an outlier. In an interview with Anderson Cooper, Trump supporter Scottie Nell Hughes attempted to defend Trump by likening his comment to the widely popular 50 Shades of Grey. GOP consultant Anna Navarro shot back:
"Let me tell you something, everything you just said is 50 shades of crazy! To compare running for president to an erotic film or erotic movie, an erotic novel, it's crazy. If he wants to be held to that standard, great, then go write 'The Art of the Groping.' But if you are running for President of the United States, you are a role model. You're a role model for children like your daughter who you keep quoting. You're a role model for all Americans."
The reality: while Americans ought to expect better from their leaders, they haven't always received better. Using power – whether it financial, religious, or political – to solicit nonconsensual sex is a serious offense. Trump's treatment of women ought to factor into his political perception. But we are lying to ourselves if we treat his offense as an isolated incident, one that other politicians have not made. In fact, the only thing that makes Trump an outlier is the undeniable recorded evidence. We can confidently tell ourselves, this is how the real Trump talks about women. The women who support Trump claim "boys will be boys," hinting at a ubiquity that I hope is untrue. I take issue with expecting so little of men. Yet one thing is undeniably true: many American leaders have been "boys."
If we only associate assault with a media caricature that paints an intensely macho and extremist politician, we might fail to notice just how widespread it is. How many men have drunkenly groped me at a party? How many articulate, well-respected leaders – presidential, even – disregard consent? Before we relegate this to another crazy Trumpism, let's not forget how common it is. Countries are watching our leadership choices as they battle their own sexual violence problems. Hold us accountable; we owe it to ourselves to acknowledge our political history of assault.


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Demi Lovato and Christina Milian shine in silver at iHeartRadio Awards
The boys also got it right at the music ceremony, with Ansel Elgort, Joe Jonas and Glee's Darren Criss impressing with their outfits.
Demi Lovato and Christina Milian both rocked futuristic fashion at Sunday night's (05Mar17) iHeartRadio Awards.
Demi walked the red carpet in a silver skirt, crop top, oversized belt and biker jacket combo, which she paired with matching heels. The look was finished with a classic smoky eye and Demi's dark locks were worn poker straight in a middle parting.
Taking to Snapchat before the ceremony, the 24-year-old captioned an image of her crossed legs in the silver skirt, captioned: "Thick thighs save lives".
Christina, known for her racy wardrobe choices, went for a more risque look, with her silver Rubin Singer dress featuring a low cut front, showing off her the majority of her cleavage.
Christina wasn't the only one flashing the flesh though, with American music stars Bea Miller and Halsey showing off a little too much skin, with their ill advised outfits landing both singers on worst dressed lists.
Model Heidi Klum always brings the glam factor when attending events, and once again hit the right notes in a striped monochrome mini by Redemption which she matched with strappy Giuseppe Zanotti heels.
Fifth Harmony, who now operate as a four piece after singer Camila Cabello left the group, also sizzled on the red carpet – quite literally thanks to Ally Brooke's flame-motif jacket.
Noah Cyrus also looked sweet in a candy-inspired sheer dress, which showed off just the right amount of skin.
It wasn't just the girls who got it right with their wardrobe choices; Ansel Elgort, Joe Jonas and Glee's Darren Criss all got fashion thumbs up on Sunday, though superstar Ed Sheeran looked a bit like an off-duty teacher at the music event.
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Lawyers are among the most highly paid individuals and the job demands high sense of responsibility as well. The nature of the job requires them to represent their clients in civil and criminal trials. By the virtue of their job, lawyers are obliged to provide counseling to their clients about legal obligations and rights. A lawyer often presents the case of the client in front of the judge and the jury. For obvious reasons the work of lawyer is not always enclosed in the walls of a court room, the job requires the lawyer to go into field collect evidence which makes his client's case stronger and conduct researches to present the case in an appropriate during the trial.
Lawyers are usually hired by clients who can be individuals, businesses, government itself or other organizations too. Lawyers usually specialize in certain fields and then accordingly become prosecutors, defense attorneys, family lawyers, litigation lawyers, tax lawyers or intellectual property lawyers. The clients usually expect their attorneys to interpret the laws, claim liabilities for them, examine legal data, file appeals, supervise legal assistants and probate wills.
Employers often tend to look for the individuals who are candid, have excellent communication skills and the ability to develop hypothesis of certain situations, think clearly and are persuasive. The prospects are needless to be enlightened since, the occupation of lawyer is highly paying. Working with a legal firm not only enables you gain hands on experience but often trains you to come through hard, tensed situations in the court room. However, working as an individual after grabbing much experience and making a name would obviously much more beneficial. The attorneys have no financial issues while they are working, however other dealing with the criminals might put them through little risk.
Here is preview of a Free Sample Lawyer Resume created using MS Word,
Here is download link for this Lawyer Resume,
While applying in a legal firm or some other position at a government institution, a resume would obviously be needed. While writing your resume makes sure that you use the correct vocabulary, you might have to use a few jargons related to your field. The number of applicants are numerous and thus to get the job your resume must be distinct and distinguishable – standing apart from the rest. Make your resume brief and coherent. Keep your resume simple and use legible font which is easy to read. Your resume should be articulate, and should leave a good impression on the employer.
Do not use very fancy words and keep it short. The employers usually have very less time and probability of getting through your entire resume is very less. So always list your abilities and experience first, keeping them concise. Tend not to cramp a lot of detail in your resume, rather use small well-structured sentences which describe your skills in the best possible manner. Leaving a good impression matters the most, and only those applicants are interviewed who are successful at leaving a promising impression. Employers seek out for lawyers who are easy to work with, thus enlighten your communication skills in the resume.


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inspired by...bullying
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There's a corn maze in one of my books too-bad things happen there. Bullying in a sense.ReplyDeleteReplies
Jessika - Great post. I share the "inspiration" you find in stories of bullying. They are alternately terrifying, devastating, gut-wrenching, and on rare occasion, hopeful. I blog about bullying regularly. Here is an incredibly painful real-life example that moves me to tears nearly every time I re-read it or think about it. It's the story of 14 year-od Jamey Rodemeyer. Thanks again.ReplyDelete
so true jeff... going to read your post now. thanks for stopping by! :)Delete
Bullying — of course. It is that special hell that accompanies the world of school, lol. But not a laughing matter!ReplyDelete
Glad that you feel extra connected to the story and the importance of its message. Go for it!Replies
Thanks John :)Delete
Thank you for sharing the poem and song. They are amazing.ReplyDelete
Oddly enough, I have creatures which are bullies in my story and they are described as looking like black paper cut-outs. So the pretty photo prop at the beginning of this post screamed bully in disguise to me.Replies
Oooh...super creepy - that gave me goosebumps.Delete
I've been there. Bullying is traumatic, no doubt. And I don't think I like corn mazes--Children of the Corn, can't help it, lol!--but I'd love to read your story :)ReplyDeleteReplies
Yeah, those mazes can pretty creepy for sure, but also kind of magical, well, in my story anyway ;)Delete
Great post! I never got outright bullied as a kid, but I did get to experience the lovely passive-aggressiveness that preteen girls are so good at. Some people buckle, some people get hard... and some people become writers, which is the best revenge of all.ReplyDeleteReplies
Oh yes...I was definitely privy to that loveliness too. O_o And indeed,writing is great revenge!!!Delete
When my daughter was in 9th grade, she started having problems with bullies --some were kids that used to be her friends. Kids that had been to my home. It is so frustrating! I pulled her out of that school, and enrolled her in an alternative school. Best thing we ever did. She flourished in her new surroundings and saw that she could go where ever her heart led her. She grew as a musician and her first song released on iTunes is about bullying. It's really beautiful! Please give it a listen. It is on her fb fan page, she uses the stage name Lia Scott. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lia-Scott/394076340629736?id=394076340629736&sk=app_182222305144028ReplyDeleteReplies
Great post!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thanks for reading :)Delete
Thank you so much!ReplyDelete
At the moment, I'm still struggling with the bullying I experienced as a child--but the process is taking the time it needs. I usually don't deal with it head on the way you seem to be. Kudos!ReplyDelete
I loved the video by the Shins. I think you may have directed me to a new band, Jessika. Thanks.Replies
Oh good! Any day I can pass on The Shins is a great one - they never disappoint ;)Delete
Best to you and your journey toward healing <3
Loved the poem and the song. I went to schools where bullying was rampant, so I've seen and experienced it. Good luck with your book! I don't it's possible to address this topic enough, so I'm glad you're tackling it!ReplyDeleteReplies
Thank you Chris :)Delete
Great, Jessika. There can never be enough stories that deal with bullying. I'm at work--so can't watch the videos. But I would love to hear more about it. I was a victim of bullying as a child. I was a prime target, insecure, and dealing with my parents brutal divorce. It sure is epidemic. An organization out of Columbine came to my son's middle school to teach kids to speak out about the whole thing--the moment complaints came in about harassment going there. Best of luck with your book!ReplyDeleteReplies
So great to hear some schools being proactive! Thanks for reading Karen ;)Delete
Oh yes. 12 year old girls are evil incarnate. I haven't written a contemporary bullying story but my experiences definitely permeate my writing in other ways. Since I write a lot of fantasy, exotic weapons are often involved and the bullies get what they deserve lol. Thanks for joining us!ReplyDelete
It amazes me (in a kind of sad way) how many of us were bullied when we were young. I have terrible memories of being bullied at school and learned all the ways to stay under the radar - and am grateful that as an adult I learned how absolutely great I am, just the way I am. It was a journey but well worth it. Now my own children are at school - it's almost harder watching them navigate the school yard.ReplyDelete
I'm glad you've been so inspired.


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Newtownforbes March 18
TIDY TOWNS AGM - Newtownforbes Tidy Towns AGM is taking place in the parish hall on Wednesday 23rd March at 8.45pm.Your village needs you- your help and your ideas. All are welcome.
An evening of healing and prayer with Eddie Stone will take place at St Patrick's Church Ballinamuck on Friday 15th April commencing at 7pm followed by Mass. Confessions also available.
The trocaire boxes are ready for distribution to the different areas of the parish. Distributors are kindly asked to call to the Sacristy to collect them.
Anyone who wishes to host a station may contact Fr McGovern to arrange a date. Stations continue up to June 1st.
Clonguish ladies football club are holding an Irish night and table quiz in McGowans , The Village on this Friday night March 18th at 9pm. Refreshments will be served and there will be some traditional Irish music. A good night's entertainment is assured. Please support.
The annual pilgrimage to Lourdes takes place from May 27th to June 1st. Cost is 699 euro.
The wining numbers were 8, 10, 13, 22. 100 euro Barbara Smith, 3 Railway Court; 50 euro Helen Dobson, Cloncoose; 25 euro Liz Sorohan NTF; 25 euro Emer Cox Dromod. Next draw will be held in McGowans with a jackpot of 4000 euro.
Confession is available after the Vigil Mass each weekend.
This Thursday 17th March is st Patrick's Day. Vigil Mass on Wednesday at 7.30pm Masses on Thursday at 9am and 11am.


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Enjoy our latest Publix recipe and watch 'First Coast Living' with Casey DeSantis and Curtis Dvorak weekdays at 11:00 and 2:00 on NBC 12.
Kalamata Chicken with Orzo
Servings: 6
Total Time: 3 hours
Active Time: 15 minutes
3 3/4 lb chicken leg quarters
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
5 oz fresh presliced sweet onions (1 cup)
8 oz mini sweet pepper rings
1 cup chicken broth
1 (8-oz) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1/2 cup Greek yogurt ranch dressing
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olive halves
3 cups baby spinach
Cut chicken in half, separating thigh and drumstick. Place in large bowl: oil, seasoning, and chicken; toss to coat (wash hands). Preheat large, nonstick sauté pan on medium-high 1–2 minutes.
Place chicken in pan, skin-side down; cook 3–4 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer chicken to slow cooker.
Add onions and peppers to sauté pan; cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until vegetables begin to brown. Whisk broth, tomato sauce, dressing, and red pepper; stir into pan with onions and peppers until blended. Bring mixture to boil; pour over chicken. Cover slow cooker; cook on HIGH for 2 hours.
Stir in pasta and olives; cover and cook 30–45 more minutes until pasta is tender and chicken pulls easily from bone. Stir in spinach. Serve.


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When I got divorced and my husband failed to pay child support, I almost lost the rented condo I and my two daughters live in.Extended Family of Connecticut, Inc gave us the funds we needed to pay our rent until child support started. If we had had to move, it would have been the 5th move in two years and my children would have had to go to yet another school. Thanks to EFCT, Inc. we were able to stay where we were and my kids were able to stay in the schools they love.
Our agency was in need of support for a family that was in crisis. They were moving into an apartment, and the funding for their security deposit was eliminated during their move. As their housing coordinator, I called Extended Families of Connecticut, and the staff was very willing to help out this needy family.
Since the family was helped by Extended Family, the parents and the baby have successfully been housed in an apartment and continue to pay their rent. Extended Family was a life-saver in this desperate situation. They were resourceful, compassionate, and a great liason for our agency. We greatly appreciated their generosity!
This organization fills a very special niche. As one of the founding 'mothers' of the CT Assocation to End Homelessness and a long-time manager of several differnt organizations that serve homeless people, I am keely aware of how many people are 'one paycheck away from being homeless'. This organization is uniquely able to to help families avoid stepping over that so very delicate line from which it is often so difficult to return.


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MSU sets new enrollment record with 15421 students
September 22, 2014 — MSU News Service. Montana State University … In the previous two years, the Jake Jabs College of Company and Entrepreneurship has grown 11 %, although the College of Engineering has grown 20 %. The university also … And …
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Parsons to obtain state teaching award
The Teacher Excellence Award recognizes middle college and high college teachers who are members of E/TEI and the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. Awardees must be full-time employees at public or private schools, …
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LSSC Foundation annual campaign underway
Students will discover to system and handle sophisticated CNC machines to produce goods from engineering blueprints and specifications. … Entries also could be mailed to Linda Goff, Lake County Library Services, 2401 Woodlea Road, Tavares, FL 32778.
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Part of the series:
Ian Watson and Elizabeth Lovius riffing on life as a leader
- What do you make of the fact that he was in a coaching conversation that that person saw that for himself. What do you make of that?
- I think when we try too hard to understand something we can miss it, but when we're sort of settled in ourselves and we just have a person's full presence and listening with us, just curious, and asking questions, I think that something can emerge in that kind of a space that is different than when you're trying very hard to learn something new. And I think that the coaching conversation environment can just, it's there's space to breathe in it. There's a room for it to flow wherever it flows. And I think that kind of pace and that kind of space is what makes insight more likely. Let's say it's more likely conditions for it.
- Which bring the odds of it favourably.
- Swing in the odds favour.
- I see the same in a group setting, also.
- Oh yeah.
- It's almost like the same thing, but amplified.
- So if you get a group together in one space and they have that willingness to be open and willingness to sit in the unknown really, more comfortably, so they get comfortable with not knowing and have their everyday thinking just settle down enough that, what I find helpful about groups is that people start to get inspired by each other and it's amazing to see how people suddenly realise that anyone can be a helpful resource to help them. It doesn't have to be a special person like you or me. You know, people often find that they've got people in their workplace and people start to see that what we call insight, or that inner wisdom, it doesn't just belong to a select few people, that's the point I'm making is that actually anybody at any kind of level of an organisation has insight, has the capacity for insight and they can bring huge value to any sized organisation once that's recognised. Rather than having it be just one or two people who feel like they have to decide on everybody else's behalf so I think one of the positive side-effects that I've seen of this work is that people start to feel more empowered. And for example, in a business environment, it becomes realised that there is a lot of untapped potential there. You must see something similar.


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June 05, 2014
One Direction
One Direction Take On Wembley Stadium
-- Fans will get the chance to see the boyband sensations during a three night series of shows at the national stadium reports LondonTown.com --
LONDON, ENGLAND, June 05, 2014
-- For three nights this June, London plays host to the chart conquering One Direction. The band is embarking on a huge tour this year, after enjoying three years of unbridled, unbroken success off the back of their X Factor win.
The five-piece outfit have won plaudits all over the pop-speaking world since bursting onto the scene with 2011 debut 'What Makes You Beautiful', even cracking the notoriously tough American market. Several awards and two albums later, One Direction are a firm fixture in the musical landscape of 2014, and are clearly still pulling huge audiences.
It's only fitting that Britain's biggest boy-band should play the country's biggest sports venue. Wembley Stadium has gone from strength to strength since being overhauled, rebuilt and reopened in 2007, but it has continued to maintain its long-held reputation as the country's premier outdoor, large-scale concert venue.
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Tom Brady Lands Cover of Madden 18, Mocks Curse
In the least surprising news of the week, Tom Brady is set to grace the cover of Madden 18. This is eerily significant because the infamous Madden curse has always held true in some form. Saints gunslinger Drew Brees had a good year, but lost to the Beast Mode Run against the 7-9 Seahawks in the 2010 NFC Wild Card Game. Giants spark plug Odell Beckham Jr. had a monster year but went on the boat and blew it in the playoffs. Patriots monster Rob Gronkowski actually broke his arm and missed a ton of time. One-hit wonder Peyton Hillis's career ended. The list goes on.
Tom Brady has shown time and again that he is immune to the type of cosmic intervention and Karma that should have struck his phony smiling, white bread Ugg-wearing ass down a long time ago. So Brady naturally doesn't believe in this shit..
"Madden" curse? Tom Brady isn't worried. (via Tom Brady/Facebook) pic.twitter.com/Say1oLYFTg
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 12, 2017
What history has taught us leads to two possible results here for the Madden 18 cover athlete. One, the curse doesn't work this year for pretty much the first time ever, or two, Brady tears his ACL, Jimmy Garoppolo comes in, Jimmy Garoppolo becomes a Pro Bowler and the next best thing.
Let's remember, the last time Brady got hurt Week 1 and missed the whole season, Matt Cassel came in for New England, went 11-5, and barely missed the playoffs due to tiebreaker rules. The Patriots haven't missed the playoffs since. Others might say, "You're getting too logical, curses don't have logic." To that, I say "You're putting too much reliance on the always reliable Madden curse; Brady will once again defy the odds."
This will be the moment/year when the Madden Curse breaks. There is no doubt that Tom Brady will not only be the first player to not be directly harmed by the Madden Curse, but will likely reverse it and become the first Madden Cover player to REPEAT AS SUPER BOWL CHAMP; which will inevitably result in Brady being the first guy with back-to-back covers when the next Madden comes out, trapping us in an endless, horrifying loop of Bradydom that can only end with our deaths… or his.
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How To's
Control Options
These are just some of the various control options you can use for an Rov, there are many more options available these are just some of the ones I have used or looked into.
The most basic option available is to used simple switches with a pair of wires going to each thruster. To achieve Forward and Reverse of the thrusters you need to use a 3 Position 6 Pole Center Off type switch, I like to use a Momentary Flip Switch type so when you release the switch the motor will turn off.
The above drawing shows the crossover hookup which allows for the forward/reverse of the thruster. Using plain switches is probably the easiest and cheapest method of control but it does have its draw backs. You only have basic on/off control (no speed control) and each thruster requires 2 wires in the tether multiply that by the number of thrusters and this means a thicker tether. The longer the tether the thicker the wire needed because of line loss or voltage drop, you could compensate with more power but I'm not going to get into the particulars of that. Overall this set up is good for shorter tethers.
This is a Vellman K8023 10 Channel 2 Wire Remote Control Kit. This kit allows you to control 10 channels over just 2 wires at long distance. (I've tested this setup up to 300' and have heard of guys pushing it to 1000') Using this kit will greatly thin out your tether, power would still have to be sent over the tether but with only 2 wires for control the power wires could be thicker. (Another option would be to run on board batteries.) Inputs can be switches, push buttons, or open collector outputs from another device.
Older Arcade Joysticks are a good option for inputs on the K8023, they usually have 4 simple push button switches inside. You can use 2 sticks and set them up like a tank, push both forward would turn on 2 thrusters to go forward, one up, one down would make you turn ect. ect.
The downsides are its still only basic on/off control and the kit only has 10 channels. For forward/reverse of 3 thrusters that would use 6 of those channels and you will need to run relays. This drawing shows a simple hook up of 2 relays to handle forward and reverse. The relays I used were DPDT type.
This is a great little relay I like to use for a lot of project requiring forward and reverse. This relay consists of two 225 ohm coils and two sets of contacts, this makes for an easy hook up and a smaller package then using two separate relays.
is the Data Spec sheet for this relay it can be purchased from the
Electronics Goldmine
Item Number : G14951
Interface boards are another option, This one is a Phidgets USB interface board which I am experimenting with for my new Rov. There are several makers and variety of boards, some have digital, analog, and PWM functions it all depends on the Manufacturer. This one is only digital so its still only basic on/off control but it does have inputs. Some of these boards are serial and some are USB. This one is a USB type so I have to use USB extenders to control it over the tether. To run an interface board also requires a computer with means a laptop for in the field use, they also require you to write your own custom software.
You can see my
HBR Design 3 Page
for more info on this
Another option I looked into but haven't tried myself yet is Serial Servo Controllers. This one is a popular one, it is a Mini SSC II and can be controlled by any computer with serial-output capability, such as Laptop or even Parallax BASIC Stamps. They can control standard R/C servos and speed controllers which allows for full analog control, again you will have to write your own software. The downside to using these are the speed controllers can be expensive. 3 thrusters = 3 speed controllers.
You could also use Standard Radio Control Gear but you would need something with at least 3 channels. Most R/C Car or Boat controllers only have 2 channels so you would need to use a Plane or Helicopter Controller. The down side to those are they are expensive and to be legally used they would have to be converted to a ground frequency. I bought this Vex Transmitter and Receiver set for $30 from All Electronics to test out.
It has 6 Channels, 4 Analog Channels (on the two sticks) and 2 Digital Channels (controlled by the 4 buttons seen here on the back of the transmitter. These could be used to tilt a camera or open and close a manipulator.
This controller is meant to be an add on to the Vex Robotic Controller so to use the receiver that came with the transmitter it would require a micro controller module to split and amplify the received signal into six individual channels.
Here is a PFD from All Electronics on how to do that.
I chose to buy this Cirrus MRX-6 receiver for $16.00 instead. You simply pull the crystal out of the Vex controller and plug in into the MRX-6 hook up some servos and go. The antenna wire will be attached to one of the wires in the tether so the signal can reach the surface. There are ways to send the R/C signal and the camera signal up a signal coax cable but I haven't tried it yet.
To control the thrusters you would still need to use R/C speed controllers just like with an SSC. I'm going to try a few of these Sabertooth 2X10 R/C Regenerative Dual Channel Motor Controllers. This system would be at a total cost of about $180 which isn't that bad for full analog control of 4 thrusters (plus 2 digital channels)
Micro Controllers are another great option and allow for full analog control along with full analog sensors. This one is a Arduino Diecimila it has 14 digital input/outputs 6 of which can be used as PWM outputs, it also has 6 analog inputs. I just bought this so I have a lot to learn before I can report any further on it.
There are other options out there such as Basic Stamps, Vex Controllers, ect. but I don't have much experience with any of them so I can't really get into them yet but maybe in the future.
If you have any other questions I didn't cover feel free to E-mail me.
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