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Inquiry Question
This lesson is based on the National Historic Landmark nominations for "Brown Chapel AME Church" (with photographs) and the "First Confederate Capitol" (with photographs) and on the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the "Old Town Historic District" in Selma. All of these places are listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The lesson also relies on the Racial Voting Rights in America National Historic Landmark Theme Study and on planning documents and other materials collected by the National Park Service's Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail. The Selma to Montgomery Voting Rights March: Shaking the Conscience of the Nation was written by Marilyn Harper, consultant and former National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places historian, and edited by the Teaching with Historic Places staff. This lesson is one in a series that brings the important stories of historic places into classrooms across the country.
This lesson was sponsored by the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail's "Never Lose Sight of Freedom" program. "Never Lose Sight of Freedom" includes lesson plans, reference materials, historical documents and photos, oral history video clips, many other useful resources for teachers, as well as information on an educational dvd. These materials can be found on the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail website.
Where it fits into the curriculum
Materials for students
Visiting the site
Created by Congress under the National Trails System Act of 1968, the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail begins at the Brown Chapel AME Church and ends at the Alabama State Capitol. The Edmund Pettus Bridge along the trail is still in use as part of the public highway system. The Lowndes County Interpretive Center, the first of three interpretive centers planned for the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, is located in Hayneville, Alabama, approximately halfway between Selma and Montgomery. A collaboration between the National Park Service, the Alabama Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and Lowndes County, the Interpretive Center features exhibits dealing with segregation, the campaign for voting rights, and the Selma to Montgomery March. It is open daily 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST. For more information write to the Lowndes County Interpretive Center, 7001 US Highway 80, Hayneville, AL 36040-4612. Check the Selma to Montgomery March website for more details, including driving directions.
The National Voting Rights Museum, at 1012 Water Avenue in Selma, is open weekdays and weekends by appointment. It contains memorabilia of the civil rights movement and the recollections of participants in the voting rights campaign. Please contact the museum for hours of operation or to arrange for a tour.
The Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel has created an Alabama Civil Rights Museum Trail. A free full color brochure outlining places associated with civil rights activities in Montgomery, Birmingham, Selma, and Tuskegee can be downloaded from their website.


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I received a note from Gerd Wengler who flies a Turbo Skylane with a Lycoming TIO-540 engine. He and his wife plan to fly up to the Arctic this summer and were concerned about the fuel supply.
I received a note from Gerd Wengler who flies a Turbo Skylane with a Lycoming TIO-540 engine. He and his wife plan to fly up to the Arctic this summer and were concerned about the fuel supply.
""I have the opportunity to buy a drum of 100LL at a remote community, however it is several years old,"" he says. ""According to the fuel distributor, the drums are stored properly and are sealed.""
He asks if there is a quick way to check the fuel to ensure that it is on spec and OK to use. He had heard rumors that if the fuel is still blue and clear it will be fine.
Unfortunately there is no easy answer to this question. The generally accepted industry standard is that under normal conditions, 100LL will meet the requirements of the ASTM D-910 specification up to one year after production.
That said, let's look at what can go wrong with fuel after extended storage. The most common problem is moisture. This is where the clear and bright standard comes in. If the sample has a significant amount of water entrapped in it, it will be hazy or kind of milky. If you let the sample set and the water settles out, the fuel should be OK if you are very careful about how the fuel is transferred and the water drains are checked often and correctly.
One of the problems with some Cessnas is that they can get a rippled bottom in the fuel tank. These ripples can hold a significant amount of water that is not drained out during the sumping process when the plane is sitting still. Then when the plane is flown, the water can be dislodged from the ripples and end up in the carb.
The other problem with extended fuel storage is that fuel can oxidize over time. This is less of an issue in colder climates, however over time all fuel will tend to oxidize and form gums. This gum can cause problems in fuel filters and carburetors.
Unfortunately there is not a good test for gum that can be run in the field. In the past, we told people to smell the fuel, but that is against OSHA recommendations.
Since Mr. Wengler will be outside the USA, he may wish to check the fuel for a gum-type odor. By now you are all asking, ""What is a gum-type odor?"" If any of you have worked on an old carburetor that has been sitting for years, you will know what gum smells like.
The smell check is not fool proof. For example, fuels from different refineries sometimes have different smells. Also, by the time a fuel sample has a gum-type smell, it can be plugging up your filter or carb. Unfortunately, an oxidized fuel will plug up your fuel system well before it plugs up a fuel filter in, say, a funnel or similar device. It is important to note that auto gas, and especially auto gas with two-cycle oil mixed in, will form gums much quicker than 100LL.
I have checked some samples of 100LL after being in storage for more than five years and they were on spec. These samples were all stored properly with no moisture or high temperature exposure. In the samples, there was a small amount of lead settling so that the octane of the fuel pulled off the top was down a few numbers compared to the fuel taken off the bottom. However, I stirred the sample for a few minutes and the octanes were then equal and the fuel met all requirements.
So should he use the fuel? Well, a lawyer would say no. But I know that people have been using fuel stored in colder climates for many years without a problem. So roll the drum around a little and then pull a sample. If it is clear, blue and bright, with no signs of moisture and smells normal, then it is probably OK.
Understand that I said probably and not definitely. There is some risk associated with using this fuel, so be very careful and do not just assume that it is good.
Ben Visser is an aviation fuels and lubricants expert who spent 33 years with Shell Oil. He has been a private pilot since 1985. You can contact him at email@example.com.

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For the full story, check out the November 2010 issue of Mopar Muscle magazine
Fast Facts
'70 Plymouth Road Runner Convertible
Owned by: Mike Newman
Mopar Power
- Engine: Dick Bowshier from Urbana, Ohio, built the 447 cubic inch RB with Speed Pro pistons, Six-Pack rods, and stock crankshaft. An Extreme Energy hydraulic roller .488/.491 230/236 camshaft spins inside controlling the 2.14/1.81 valves inside the Edelbrock cylinder heads. Air is sent through an Edelbrock Performer PRM intake with a Holley Street Avenger 750 Carburetor mounted on top. A slew of Mopar Performance ignition upgrades were made to bring the big-block the spark it needs. For the exhaust, the Mopar nuts at tti were contacted for a set of their 1 7/8-inch primary long tube headers with 3 1/2-inch collectors. A tti exhaust system is then bolted to that.
- Transmission: Tracey Newman rebuilt the automatic and Mike claims it's the best shifting auto he has ever driven.
- Rearend: 8 3/4 Sure-Grip with Richmond 3.73 gears.
- Suspension: Just Suspension front and rear kits with sway bars and shocks.
- Brakes: Stock front 12-inch discs and rear drums.
- Wheels and Tires: 15×7-inch steel wheels with beauty caps shod in BFGoodrich Radial T/A rubber.
High Impact
- Paint/Body: Every panel on the car is fresh and E-Coated for lasting protection against oxidation and rust. The floors were replaced by Mike, but the rest of the metal work and application of the Lemon Twist paint was completed by Josh Crutchfield in Springfield, Ohio.
- Interior: Bakers Upholstering in Urbana, Ohio, installed new black carpet, and white seat covers, trim, and panels from Legendary Auto Interiors. The dash and gauges were restored by Performance Car Graphics.


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A glimpse at cars of the future
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You don't need a crystal ball to see what the cars of the future look like. Simply take a stroll this month at Cobo Center in Detroit at the 2013 North American International Auto Show.
There, the major automakers have revealed their upcoming models as a glimpse into the future. Here are five cars that are officially concept cars but will be headed to showrooms in the near future.
2014 Acura MDX
Though officially listed as one of the Detroit auto show's prototype concept cars, the 2014 Acura MDX unveiled at the show is likely to be very close to the model that goes on sale in mid-2013. The seven-passenger luxury SUV is a sleeker, slightly larger design than the current model and has Acura's new Jewel Eye LED headlights.
The inside is more spacious with increased legroom in the second row and easier access to the third row. The all-new chassis features new front and rear suspension designed to improve ride quality and create a more sporty driving experience.
The 2014 Acura MDX will be powered by a new engine as well -- a direct-injected 3.5-liter V6 with features that provide a more spirited driving experience while simultaneously increasing fuel economy, though Acura did not have specific numbers at press time.
Available safety features will include forward collision and lane-departure warning systems, a multiangle rearview camera, blind spot information and systems for staying in your driving lane. Acura also says that it expects the 2014 Acura MDX to achieve the highest crash-test ratings, including a Top Safety Pick designation from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety.
Ford Atlas
With General Motors' recently unveiled, redesigned Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, Ford introduced its new concept pickup. The pickup is a glimpse into Ford's future vision of its Ford F-150 design, most likely for the 2015 model year.
The exterior of the Atlas features a more aggressive look than the current F-150 with a wide stance, chiseled grille and prominent wheel arches. Features such as multiple tie-down points, 110-volt electrical outlets in the pickup bed and hidden extendable ramps improve the functionality for those using the truck for work.
On the inside, this "work truck" is designed for comfort. Features include leather seats with improved legroom in the rear over the current F-150, glove-friendly buttons and controls, and integrated storage for smaller items.
The Ford Atlas concept is powered by the latest generation of Ford's EcoBoost engine, which automatically shuts off the engine when in traffic (except when towing) to improve fuel efficiency. Fuel economy is improved up to 20% over the current F-150, thanks to this feature -- as well as numerous features that improve aerodynamics when driving at highway speeds, such as power running boards that tuck up against the truck and grille shutters that open only when needed to cool the engine.
Honda Urban SUV
Honda has confirmed plans that it will introduce a small SUV, smaller than the Honda CR-V, in the U.S. in 2014. The recent Detroit auto show provided a glimpse of what that SUV might look like.
The Honda Urban SUV concept features a sleek design with sleek lines on the sides and an aggressive front fascia. The handles in the rear doors are hidden, giving it a look more like a two-door coupe. Overall, it is 9 inches shorter than the Honda CR-V. Honda says the concept car is the basis for a "fun-to-drive and fuel-efficient small SUV," and that it would feature Honda's latest iteration of fuel-efficient technology called Earth Dreams.
Few interior details were provided, except the company noted that the new small SUV would include Honda's Magic Seat, which can be folded a variety of ways to accommodate long, tall, wide cargo. Honda confirmed the production car the concept is based on will be priced lower than the Honda CR-V, which starts at $22,795.
Toyota Corolla Furia
Toyota's best-selling small car, the Corolla, is headed for a redesign for 2014 model year, and the Toyota Corolla Furia concept car unveiled at the Detroit auto show hints on the new version.
Compared to the current Corolla, the concept is about 2 inches wider and longer overall, but it has a wheelbase that is 4 inches longer, giving it a sporty stance to go along with new sporty styling. That styling includes a raked windshield, short hood and narrow headlights.
Toyota says that it is aiming to appeal to more youthful customers, with features such as large 19-inch wheels, carbon-fiber exterior accents on the rocker panels, rear valence and wheel wells. Toyota did not provide any details about the redesigned Corolla's engine or interior features.
Volkswagen Passat performance concept
Volkswagen offers many performance-oriented versions of its cars, so it's no surprise that it has considered a sportier version of its Passat model. At first glance, it's hard to tell the Volkswagen Passat performance concept from its standard mid-size sedan counterpart.
Look closely and you'll see 19-inch wheels, dual exhaust, brighter headlights and LED taillights. Inside, there are carbon-like accents on the dashboard and the seats, but what really gives this Passat its performance moniker is what you can't see. There is a 250-horsepower 1.8-liter turbocharged direct-injected, four-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
A lowered sport suspension and electromechanical steering provide sportier handling. Though officially listed as one of the show's concept cars, don't be surprised to see a similar, sportier version of the Passat at dealerships within the next year.


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Pro bike: George Hincapie's BMC SLR01 Paris-Roubaix
A new stars-and-stripes machine for the Hell of the North
Were it only dependent on the wishes of his fans, BMC captain George Hincapie would have won this year's Paris-Roubaix with minutes to spare but alas, it wasn't to be. Hincapie finished a disappointing 29th place in the event's 108th running but at least he wasn't plagued with some of the equipment demons that have haunted him before.
BMC provided the current US national road champion with another stars-and-stripes version of its latest TeamMachine SLR01 flagship, specially modified with longer fork legs and extended stays out back to provide both a longer and more stable wheelbase plus additional clearance to fit high-volume tubular tyres. Additionally, built-in flex zones in the fork, seat stays and seat post prompted Hincapie to describe it as being "awesome on the cobbles" the Sunday prior, while the enormous down tube and meaty chain stays presumably kept it efficient while pedaling, too.
Hincapie abandoned his old ways in terms of rolling stock, trading in his usual deep-section carbon wheels for tried-and-true box-section alloy tubulars. While team sponsors Easton and Continental generally provide Hincapie and his teammates with more than capable gear, Paris-Roubaix's unique demands prompted a brief jaunt outside the box. Laced around the sponsor-correct Campagnolo Record hubs were Ambrosio Nemesis rims (with big Easton decals) and wrapped around them were blacked-out FMB Paris-Roubaix Pro tubulars in a floaty 27mm width.
Hincapie did run his usual Easton EC90 Aero carbon wheels at the Tour of Flanders, though, which is no walk in the park equipment-wise, either.
These rims sport giant Easton decals…
…but they're obviously Ambrosios.
"[Interchangeability] played as a big a factor in it as well as just sticking with the tried-and-true formula," team mechanic Ian Sherburne told us before the race. "He ran the deep carbons at Flanders last week and really liked the setup. He actually went straight into a curb and the wheels were perfectly round and true. He said he even stopped pedaling because he assumed he had wrecked both of his wheels. But he kept going and the wheels were good.
"But for Sunday, having all the team members on the same wheels was a big factor since support is difficult from the car."
Even so, BMC was well prepared to just about any situation as Hincapie had a total of five spare bikes – one on every team car – including a full-blown 'cross bike in the event of muddy conditions.
Hincapie used an ergonomic-bend Easton EA70 handlebar
AceCo K-Edge chain watcher with custom stars-and-stripes graphics
Other suitably conservative gear included the forged Easton EA70 stem and matching EA70 alloy bar, an AceCo K-Edge chain watcher with custom stars-and-stripes graphics, Paris-Roubaix edition Speedplay Zero pedals with stainless steel spindles, sealed Gore Ride-On cables and housing, and a pair of stout Elite Ciussi Gel bottle cages.
Gearing was typical Paris-Roubaix as well, comprising 53/44T chainrings on Hincapie's Campagnolo Record crankarms and a tight 11-25T cassette.
Total weight was an impressive 7.80kg (17.20lb).
Hincapie was obviously less than pleased after crossing the finishing line. "I was having a hard time following the accelerations and I basically ran out of fuel," he said after the race. "I just wasn't firing on all cylinders today."
Diehard fans aren't likely to be dissuaded, though, even after Hincapie's defeated tone. Another year, perhaps?
Complete bike specifications
- Frame: BMC TeamMachine SLR01 Paris-Roubaix, size 57cm
- Fork: BMC TeamMachine SLR01 Paris-Roubaix
- Headset: FSA Orbit C-33
- Stem: Easton EA70, 13cm x -6°
- Handlebars: Easton EA70, 44cm (c-c)
- Tape/grips: Easton cork
- Front brake: Campagnolo Record D-Skeleton
- Rear brake: Campagnolo Record D-Skeleton
- Brake levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower Ultra-Shift 11s
- Front derailleur: Campagnolo Record 11s
- Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Record 11s
- Shift levers: Campagnolo Record Ergopower Ultra-Shift 11s
- Cassette: Campagnolo Record 11s, 11-25T
- Chain: Campagnolo Record 11s
- Crankset: Campagnolo Record Ultra-Torque ST 11s, 175mm, 53/44T
- Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Record Ultra-Torque OS-Fit
- Pedals: Speedplay Zero Stainless Paris-Roubaix
- Rims: Ambrosio Nemesis tubular, 32h
- Front hub: Campagnolo Record
- Rear hub: Campagnolo Record
- Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray (front), Sapim Race (rear); 3x, with brass nipples
- Front tyre: FMB Paris-Roubaix Pro tubular, 27mm
- Rear tyre: FMB Paris-Roubaix Pro tubular, 27mm
- Saddle: Selle Italia Flite custom
- Seat post: BMC TeamMachine SLR01
- Bottle cages: Elite Ciussi Gel (2)
- Computer: Cateye Strada Wireless
- Other accessories: Gore Ride-On sealed deraileur cable set
Critical measurements
- Rider's height: 1.90m (6′ 3″)
- Rider's weight: 77kg (169lb)
- Saddle height, from BB (c-t): 807mm
- Saddle setback: 97mm
- Seat tube length, c-t: 575mm
- Seat tube length, c-c: 545mm
- Tip of saddle nose to C of bars (next to stem): 615mm
- Saddle-to-bar drop (vertical): 114mm
- Head tube length: 190mm
- Top tube length: 575mm
- Total bicycle weight: 7.80kg (17.20lb)


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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Spain will have too much for Neymar and Brazil in the Confederations Cup final.
The world champions take on the hosts in the tournament final on Sunday night and many have tipped new Barcelona signing Neymar to inspire Brazil to victory.
However, Ferdinand is of the opinion that Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Cesc Fabregas and Fernando Torres will come out on top.
"Spain to beat Brazil 2-1 #RiosWeekendPredictions #Confeds," he told his official Facebook page.
Spain are favourites going into the match but conditions could prove to have an effect on them, as the humidity at the Maracana is expected to be high.
The European champions needed penalties to beat Italy in the semi-final and were fortunate not to concede in the 0-0 draw.
Vicente del Bosque's side were unusually subdued in the match and many felt that the humid conditions were behind an under par performance.
Brazil's players will be more used to the conditions in Rio de Janeiro and will be looking for any advantage they can get as they have not looked entirely convincing in their route to the final.
A hard fought 2-1 win over Uruguay in the semi-finals did not produce any great performances, but the stage is set for Neymar to lead the hosts of next year's World Cup to a famous win over the favourites and many of his new teammates.


text: New video by Jon Clark and Spencer Longo for Los Angeles band LA Vampires' (in collab with Matrix Metals) catchy number "So Unreal" combines all the things I love most about 80s/90s video aesthetics: head wraps, odd mystic paraphernalia, soft glows, and of course a healthy helping of neon. Jon and Spencer sacrificed their living room to set up this dark lair for a whole month! Spencer Longo currently has an installation up at the Pacific Design Center as a part of MAN, SUCH AS WE KNOW HIM, IS A COMPUTER. Jon is currently working on completing a 30 minute short called 'Spectrum Hunter'. Watch the full video after the jump.


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Opera Iowa returns to the Wieting Theatre in Toledo on Friday, Feb. 22, with a live performance of Gaetano Donizetti's romantic comedy The Elixir of Love.
Admission is $12 for adults and $8 for students and children.
Tickets are available at The State Bank of Toledo and Lincoln Savings Bank and will be available at the door the night of the show.
The event is a fundraiser for the Wieting renovation fund and is sponsored by Toledo PEO?Chapter DF.


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loicbar needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 163 designs submitted by 62 freelance designers.
Genes-e is a web plateform that allows people searching companies which install renewable energies.
It's also a social web plateform where people can interact and start projets linked to energies efficiency.
Invest in your future energy savings
Genes-e in black (elegant font) with dark green inside "e".
One leave under the last "e" (not a real one, a drawing).
- Elegant
- Natural
- Social
- Connect people
- Sophisticated
- Complex
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DanM needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 110 designs submitted by 32 freelance designers.
Think Google. A South American version of it. Should make use of simliar font-type work with primary colors. Perhaps more slanted to South American flavors of colors.
The winning bidder wil likely get a shot at continuing work when this portal is expanded into the specific South American markets.
We are a design firm that specializes in all things Internet Marketing and are helping a client launch online branding strategies as well as development of search portals targeting South American countries.
The initial requirement is a logo similar to Google focused around the domain name:
BúsquedaPersonalizada.com (translates to Custom Search)
Focus should be placed on Búsqueda (Perhaps the Google Equivalent) and Personalizada could be a subset secondary focus. Perhaps an italicised version of the word.
Primary colors should be used and the winning designer shall make creative use of primary colors and perhaps give the logo a design that feels South American.
The initial requirement is for Online graphics in size and resolution comparable to that of Google.
We need a great website logo to run with that we can build on as we focus on the specific country portals.
- a clean look and feel for a white background website
- Google SouthAmericanized
- amatuerish looking designs.
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text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - SIte updated...systematrix2001 Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Work in Progress View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "SIte updated...systematrix2001" JeanJeanmemberMember #Joined: 16 Jun 2000Posts: 108Location: St-Ed,Quebec,Canada Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2001 8:26 pm I updated my matrix fansite ... added a second interface....JUST ENTER THE SITE AND CLIC ON THE MATRIX TRIP BUTTON ON TOP OF THE PAGE to go a little deeper in the Matrix. I'll do 4 or 5 interface that will lead to the final interface...The Matrix this interface will be secret like a lot of other things. do you like the idea??? anyway...heres the link http://www.geocities.com/systematrix2001 and for those that already see the intro http://www.geocities.com/systematrix2001/interface.html thanks [This message has been edited by JeanJean (edited January 05, 2001).] Back to top JeanJeanmemberMember #Joined: 16 Jun 2000Posts: 108Location: St-Ed,Quebec,Canada Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2001 6:16 pm hmmm...web design is not art huh?? nobody cares....but I think that flash is a kind of art...and this is digital.. no thanks this time...anyway nobody is interested Back to top IrulannmemberMember #Joined: 20 Nov 2000Posts: 66Location: Dallas, TX Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2001 8:57 pm well I think it looks great--loved the intro, very easy to navigate--it's all a piece of art in itself--congrats Back to top edible snowmanmemberMember #Joined: 12 Sep 2000Posts: 998 Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2001 8:59 pm since none of use get replies us newbies need to stick together ;-) Seriously though, I think your site looks good so far, but I'm only at the preloader right now. One thing I have to see is that the preloader itself is cool, but one thing I like is when people put the percentage in the preloader. Well its loaded now, and I have to say I like the intro. The only kinda weird thing were the white lines at the end. I think your site is pretty cool, even though I usually don't like fan sites. The only things I would change are as follows. The numbers on the side could be a lot smaller, so they would look more like the movie. Also the fonts you have are cool, but they don't really seem to fit the theme of the rest of your site as they seem a bit cartoony. One thing I really liked with the b&w drawings of the characters, those are cool. I'm sorry to write such a long post, but websites are a big topic to tackle. Plus maybe it will make up for your lack of replies. Back to top JeanJeanmemberMember #Joined: 16 Jun 2000Posts: 108Location: St-Ed,Quebec,Canada Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2001 9:10 pm wow...thanks a lot but do check the 3 interfaces?? which one do you prefer??? thanks again for your replies constructive critics...I love it Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Sijun Forums Forum Index -> Work in Progress All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Digital Art----------------Digital Art DiscussionWork in ProgressGallery/Finished Work Miscellaneous----------------Random MusingsArchive : Sep99 - Dec00 You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2005 phpBB Group


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Through 70 Southeastern Conference games, home teams are 50-20 with a winning percentage of 71.4 percent. Ole Miss is one of six teams in the SEC with multiple league road wins, having won at South Carolina and Vanderbilt.
Ole Miss (16-7, 7-3 SEC) seeks to double its league road win total with back-to-back road games this week, starting with Alabama on Tuesday night (8 p.m., ESPNU), followed by another road battle at Georgia on Saturday.
"We have embraced the grind," said senior guard Marshall Henderson after the Rebels' 91-88 win over Missouri Saturday, the team's best RPI win to date. "We know every game is going down to the wire, no matter who we play. We just have to fight through and get the win."
Alabama is 9-14 on the season and 3-7 in the SEC after dropping a pair of road games last week at Arkansas and at No. 3 Florida. The Crimson Tide are winless on the road this season, but 9-4 at home. Senior Trevor Releford leads Alabama averaging 18.3 points per game, which is seventh in the SEC in scoring.
The Crimson Tide has the nation's No. 2 overall strength of schedule and No. 9-ranked nonconference schedule, with nine games against teams ranked in the top 50 of the latest RPI (ESPN.com).
"Every game on the road is going to be tough," said Henderson on Saturday. "I watched Alabama and Florida play earlier today, and they played Florida tough. Florida is unstoppable in that building, and they played them tough all the way there until the very end. Alabama is definitely a lot better than their record shows, that's for sure. They have one of the toughest schedules in the whole country."
Ole Miss shoots better from the field (.453 at home/.390 on road) and from 3-point range (.419 at home/.316 on road) at home and rebound the ball better with a -5.6 rebound margin on the road and an even rebounding margin at home.
The Rebels will lean on its veteran backcourt of Henderson (19.6 ppg) and Jarvis Summers (17.4 ppg), the team's two leading scorers, who rank third and eighth in the SEC in scoring, respectively.
"Marshall draws a lot of attention, both on and off the court," head coach Andy Kennedy said. "The attention that he draws on the floor, Jarvis has done a much better job in year two of playing with him, of playing in those gaps that are created by the way people try to defend Henderson, and as a result, he's had a very productive year for us."
Ole Miss enters the week ranked No. 51 in the latest RPI, while Alabama (No. 110) and Georgia (No. 113) are rated just outside the top 100.
The Rebels are 4-6 against top-100 RPI teams this season, highlighted by the win over Missouri. After this week, however, they have back-to-back opportunities with two top-10 RPI teams in Kentucky (No. 10) and Florida (No. 5) coming to the Tad Smith Coliseum.
"If we play like we did tonight, as far as being focused and high energy, it will give us a chance at those places," Henderson said. "We also know that if we get those two, we have probably the biggest week in Ole Miss basketball history with Kentucky and Florida coming in here back-to-back. We have to get these two, starting with the one in Tuscaloosa. We have to get them."


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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Michael Vick
I hate protesting. It's wasteful and in many cases an irrelevant use of precious resources. But I must make a stand against what I feel is a travesty of justice against all that I believe in, represent, and have fought for these thousands of miles we have walked. The following is an email I sent to one of our supporters:
"I understand show business is all about ratings but to be completely honest with you I haven't had any desire to be on your show since I listened to your interview with Wayne Pacelle with HSUS about Michael Vick.
Since it's not my cause or mission I had hoped to let things (sic) lie but upon hearing the news that Vick received the Ed Block award for 'courage' I can no longer remain silent.
I have walked through many inner cities like DC and Baltimore and spoken with kids who idealize him because the dogs in their neighborhoods are trained to kill. Dogs are the enemy so they wear his jersey with pride and hero worship.
But this goes so far beyond dog fighting. Science tells us that people who torture and kill the innocent are a special kind of evil and that recidivism is 100% so the HSUS purported claim that they hired Vick to hopefully change these killers is 100% false.
People that profit from crimes they weren't party to are typically held accountable for aiding and abeting. In the current financial downturn the HSUS saw the economic potential in Michael Vick.
No matter the wonderful things HSUS has done in the past, Mr. Pacelle is complicit in Vick's crimes against animals. I bet HSUS has an equity interest in a future reality show about his makeover.
Read Vick's statement yesterday"I've overcome a lot, more than probably one single individual can handle or bear," Vick said. "You ask certain people to walk through my shoes, they probably couldn't do (it). Probably 95 percent of the people in this world because nobody had to endure what I've been through"
If the animal community lacks the courage to stand against HSUS about Michael Vick then to hell with them."
And to hell with me and my cause if I don't do what I can to prevent this travesty of justice.
Monday, December 28, 2009
A Birthday Blog
It wasnt my intention with my blog about Michael Vick to foment hate but voice my scathing criticism of how little still we value the life of a dog. Malcolm was my son & my soulmate and not a mile passes that I wouldn't trade all of this just to have him with me again.
I've heard the arguments and listened to countless opinions but for me it comes to this. Why would valuing companion pets as members of our family conversely lessen that which we place on human life? I can have the same love, affection, and loyalty for my parents and siblings as I have for Hudson and Murphy. Love is not zero sum.
You know not so long ago children in this country were treated like chattel and afforded no more basic rights than that of a piece of farm equipment. We have evolved as a society and now have laws and agencies in place to protect them. Yes we've made progress and considerable strides in animal welfare over the last decade but I've also walked through states whose laws seemed medieval.
I try as best I can to keep the focus of my writings and reflections about the walk and all of the amazing things we see, experience, and learn. But it is a journey. Some of you have asked me to remove the blog and facebook postings about Vick because of the negative feelings it generates. They will remain but because I made a commitment to record and chronicle just about every aspect of this journey whether good or bad or right or wrong. I know that means some of you won't be with us all the way but from the bottom of my heart I thank you for traveling with us as long as you did.
One of the things I have learned throughout a year and a half on the road is that this walk is as much my own personal war on cancer as it is trying to do my part in changing societal perceptions of companion animals and their roles in our lives. The Vick travesty has set us back years but rest assured the fuzzybutts and I will get back on the road and keep walking... full of faith, hope, and belief....
puppy up!
Yer One-Year Older Big Dog


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Coach McGrath Signs Two Golfers for Upcoming Season
Nashville, Tenn. – Head coach Parrish McGrath has announced the signing of two in-state prospects for the Women's Golf team. Erica Edwards of Murfreesboro and Natalie Spicer of Springfield have signed National Letters of Intent and will take to the course in the fall.
Edwards placed 6th as an individual at the 2012 State Championships after carding a 1-over, 73 on the final day. As a senior, she guided Riverdale High School and coach Earnie Rivas to the District AAA championship, the Regional championship and a 4th place finish at the TSSAA State Tournament.
Edwards was a member of the All-State team as a senior and qualified for the State Championships in her final three seasons. The future Tiger shot a 3-over, 75 to claim 1st place at Regionals after placing second during Districts. One of her top performances of the year was earning the Top Medalist at the Murfreesboro Invitational with a 2-under, 70 and helped her team claim first place.
Edwards plans on studying Dental Hygiene to become a dentist. The middle Tennessee native works with hitting coach Mike Wine.
Spicer was a three-year letter winner for head coach Richard Beirne at Springfield High School. She qualified for Regionals in each of her three seasons and placed 5th at the District Tournament her sophomore season when she was named Robertson County Female Golfer of the Year. Spicer has participated in numerous TGA and USJGT events. The multi-sport athlete was also a four-year letter winner in softball and was named to the All-County team as a sophomore.
Spicer is extremely active and has been a member of the Future Career and Community Leaders of America, Beta Club, Link Leaders, Media Arts Club, including being named Secretary as a junior and President as a senior. She has also been involved with Junior Civitan, Health Occupation Students of America, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, Student Council, Class Treasurer as a junior and Student-Body Treasurer as a senior, Key Club and President of the National Honor Society.
Spicer has had her hand in the community as a three-year member of Sigma Delta Sorority and helping with the Angel Tree Project, Cheatham County Clothing Drive, Canned Food Drive, and Toys for Tots for three years. She has also helped at the Senior Citizen Center, Springfield Heights Nursing Home and with Trick or Trunk for Blair Street Children.
The Springfield product intends to major in Biochemistry to prepare for medical school and inspires to be a radiologist. Spicer works with hitting coach Michele "Barney" Alary.
The Tigers will open the 2013-14 season on September 1 at the Alabama State Fall Golf Classic.


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In KDE 4.2 with folder-view POWER.
- Watch (tip: remember to tick off watch in high quality if it is possible on youtube) or let the whole flash-video download (let the progress bar reach the end) in the browser using Flash-player. Don't close the tab in the browser if you want to save it.
- Drag the video from the folder-view-directory to another folder-view-directory on your desktop or a directory in dolphin and select; copy here.
- Right-click the video in your destination-directory and rename it with a .flv extension (like somename.flv).
The video will remain in the folder-view-directory as long as it is open in the browser. Close the tab, select another video or close the browser; and it will disappear after a wile.
How to set this up
(this is also super-easy and can be done without need for a keyboard)
Do this only once:
(You have to have Adobe-Flash-player working in the browser and have a KDE4.2 desktop)
- Find the "cashew" in the upper right corner of your screen and click unlock screen-elements if it is locked and then add screen-element.
- Find the Folder-view in the list and drag one into the desktop (tip: drag one more witch you can use as a destination-directory for the videos).
- Move your mouse over the newly created directory-view to select the setup-tool.
- In setup; 1. select directory 2. click here to bring up directory-chooser 3. click on Root 4. choose the tmp-directory and click OK.
- Still in setup; 1. select Filter 2. select hide files 3. click select all 4. uncheck the Flash-video in the list 5. click OK.
- Use setup on the additional folder-view if you created one in step 2. select a directory of your choice to store the videos in.
- Click the cashew and click lock screen-elements again if you done personalizing your desktop (see step 1).
After seeing tips on how to save online videos in linux again, I remembered the first time I saw this tip. I thought it was brilliant and tested it back then once. Since then; I know I had the power to save flash-videos, but didn't because it was to many step to do and that interfered with what I was doing; browsing the web. Since I newly discovered the power of folder-views and saw the tip again yesterday, I thought this could be more comforting to use wile doing the casual browsing.


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WAYNE, N.J. (11/5/11) – The Kean University football team blanked William Paterson University, 45-0, in New Jersey Athletic Conference action on Saturday afternoon behind a balanced offensive attack and a defensive effort that limited the Pioneers to less than 100 yards of total offense.
The #16/17 Cougars (8-1, 7-1 NJAC) will face #17/20 Montclair State University in the regular season finale next week with the NJAC title and an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament on the line.
The Cougars built a 17-0 lead in the first quarter, as senior quarterback Thomas D'Ambrisi and senior wide receiver Chris Suozzo (pictured left) connected on 21-yard and 39-yard touchdown passes and senior Billy Daniels connected on a 42-yard field goal following a Jerelle Peay interception at the WPU 31-yard line.
In the second quarter, the Cougars extended the lead to 24-0 when junior Darius Kinney capped a seven-play, 49-yard drive with a five-yard touchdown run early in the period. On the ensuing Pioneer drive, freshman quarterback Joe Salame was sacked by freshman outside linebacker Matt Clerk on the third play of the drive, as Clerk forced the fumble that junior Brett Yajcaji recovered and ran it back 32-yards for the touchdown at the 31-0 lead with 10:36 remaining in the half.
Kean scored once more before halftime, taking advantage of a 45-yard punt return by junior T.J. Denehy to the Pioneer 29-yard line. The Cougars kept the ball on the ground, as senior Chris DiMicco went the final three yards for the touchdown and the 38-0 lead at the break.
The Cougars closed out the scoring in the final minute of the third quarter on the four-yard reception by Denehy for the 45-0 advantage and the team's first shutout in NJAC action since defeating the Pioneers 20-0 two years ago.
Kean scored on its first six possessions and did not punt the entire afternoon. The balanced Cougar offensive attack totaled 370 yards of total offense, with 236 coming on the ground.
Suozzo had four receptions for 76 yards and two touchdowns and added a pair of rushes for 23 yards, while Denehy added four catches for 51 yards a touchdown. D'Ambrisi completed 9-of-15 passes for 134 yards and three touchdowns. Sophomore Sean McKee led seven rushers with at least 20 yards apiece, as he finished with 50 yards on eight carries. Kinney had a team-high 10 carries for 50 yards and a score.
The Cougar defense held William Paterson to just 98 yards of total offense, as they had 82 yards of rushing and 16 yards passing.
Junior Brad Higgins made a team-high nine tackles, while Clerk (pictured right) finished with four tackles, including two sacks for a 12 yard loss and the forced fumble.
For the second time in the last three seasons, the Cougars and Red Hawks square off in the regular season finale for the NJAC title and the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Kean travels to Montclair State next Saturday, November 12, for a 1 p.m., kickoff.


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BobbySaini needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 100 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
I'm an entrepreneur that has been in the internet business for the last 10 years. My clients call me the go to guy to get their presence built online and marketed. This new venture of mine is focused on digital marketing consulting and management. My clients are primarily in the music industry and fast food business. The culture of our company is simple: cut out the traditional fluff, be innovative and make sure clients are always happy.
Our target audience is primarily internet savvy businesses, PR firms and musicians. These guys generally don't have much time and want to see results yesterday.
OptiVolt = we help companies creative, optimize and leverage the power of the internet and social media.
As for requirements there aren't many, just keep it simple and be as creative as possible. Only thing I ask is don't use any pink, purple or feminine colors in the logo.
Now here is just another thought that I thought may help with the creative brainstorming process.
How I came up with the name OptiVolt:
Opti = Optimize. We optimize your online presence
Volt = Power, strength, lighting bolt, etc. Then we super charge it with our work.
I am also open to having some sort of face/mascot in the logo.
Thank you, I look forward to the submissions!
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Jim Walczak needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 141 designs submitted by 60 freelance designers.
Fresh Web2.0 look - fun yet professional - more casual than stuffy. Will be used on website - t-shirts - business card and branding. The winning entry will be featured on the blog along with 99 designs to roll out the new logo. (a new web design will be part 2 of this project - separate contest)
TheFunTimesGuide.com (http://thefuntimesguide.com)
The Fun Times Guide consist of 22 niche' vertical sites. This logo should represent the entire network. A defining mark or symbol to brand the sites is desired. The website was founded in 2004 and is about everything 'fun'. No political banter - no product or company bashing - just the good news and fun times.
- tag line: "good news - fun times" can be omitted if needed
- Layered Photoshop file
- at least 8-1/2x11 finished sizeA designers dream. We're not going to chose your colors or tell you how to design. You are the professional - we'll know when we love it. Just make it fun - profesional - more casual than stuffy.
- Stock images
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Is the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Good for Black Americans? Part 2: Increasing Access to Care
By Rod McCullom
September 6, 2010
This is the second in a four-part series examining the strategy's impact on Black communities. This article is cross-posted from the Aug. 31 edition of Black AIDS Weekly, the newsletter of the Black AIDS Institute.
In July, when the Obama administration launched its National HIV/AIDS Strategy, a spokesperson for New York City-based Housing Works challenged the strategy's goal of reducing new infections by 25 percent. But the group's national organizing director, Larry Bryant, describes as "ambitious" the second leg of the administration's strategy: increasing access to care.
Linking to Care During Cutbacks
The lofty goals the administration plans to accomplish by 2015 include the following:
While the strategy aims high, its ambitions are "still problematic," Bryant says. For starters, "The strategy hopes to increase the proportion of newly diagnosed patients linked to care to 85 percent. But their metric is the Ryan White CARE Act, which represents only a fraction of persons living with HIV/AIDS," Bryant claims, referring to the national program that provides affordable care to low-income, uninsured and underinsured people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Ryan White programs "cover only about 18 percent" of those receiving HIV/AIDS services, according to Housing Works. But that estimate may be an outlier. According to federal data, the Ryan White CARE Act is estimated to reach more than a half million people with HIV annually. There are approximately 1.1 million PLWHA in the U.S.
What's more, government cutbacks are crippling AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAP), the state-federal partnerships that provide life-sustaining antiretroviral meds to low-income people with HIV/AIDS, many of whom could not otherwise afford the $25,000 annual cost of treatment. Clients of ADAP, which is a Ryan White program, are disproportionately Black (pdf).
Some of the longest ADAP waiting lists exist in Southern states, where HIV/AIDS is spreading fastest (pdf) and where the NHAS will focus resources. "South Carolina has the eighth-highest HIV rate (pdf) in the country and now has zero state funding for ADAP," says Bambi W. Gaddist, Dr.P.H., founder and executive director of the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council, referring to that state legislature's decision to eliminate its ADAP budget.
"There's nothing about the AIDS Drug Assistance Program in the strategy," adds Bryant. "If you're not addressing ADAP, you're not increasing access to care."
From Dr. Gaddist's perspective, the NHAS "merely acknowledges" the epidemic in the Southern states. "There is no mandate. It doesn't force Republican-dominated state legislatures to prioritize this disease," she says.
Expanding the Number of HIV-Care Providers
Increasing the number of AIDS doctors and health specialists is the second step the administration will take to improve access to care. Today, not enough HIV/AIDS specialists treat PLWHA, a situation on track to get worse, and too few health providers offer culturally competent care.
The strategy notes that health-care reform will help train more physicians and ensure that they are more diverse. "That could be a huge benefit to the Black community, because we are disproportionately underinsured or lack insurance," says David J. Malebranche, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine at Emory University and an expert in HIV risk factors associated with Black men who have sex with men (MSM).
But the strategy "doesn't address African Americans' historic lack of access to doctors," Dr. Gaddist says. "Across the South, Black folks have almost zero access to care."
"Here in Georgia, patient care is fragmented and siloed," Dr. Malebranche adds. "It's even a challenge to find quality dentistry for an HIV-positive person here."
"Of course, many of the improvements around health-care reform won't be realized until 2014. A lot can happen between now and then. And a lot could happen in November, and we could be back to square one," he notes, alluding to promises made by House Republican leadership to repeal health-care reform if they win a majority.
Helping With Housing
The final plank of increasing access to care helps people obtain treatment for co-occurring health conditions and supports their basic needs, such as housing.
The strategy's housing plan "didn't go far enough," says Bryant. "We needed a comprehensive plan on emergency housing and supportive and harm-reduction housing. And there was almost no recognition of the homeless. In Washington, D.C., alone, 700 people are on the waiting list for HIV housing."
To focus prevention efforts, Housing Works suggests that the homeless and those with unstable housing be recognized as a high-risk group. "If you eliminate homelessness, you eliminate much of our nation's HIV/AIDS epidemic," Bryant observes.
Bryant agrees with Drs. Gaddist and Malebranche that you can't increase access to care without mandating accountability. "The strategy is a good starting point," he says. "But how do you get states, especially the conservative and Southern states, to follow suit -- especially when it comes to saving lives?"
Rod McCullom has written and produced for ABC News and NBC, and his reporting and analysis have appeared in Ebony, The Advocate, ColorLines and other media.
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Yandro was a science fiction fanzine by Robert "Buck" Coulson and Juanita Coulson in Wabash, Indiana, U.S.A.
It was first published in 1953 and ran till 1985, with 259 issues released. The last issue was not distributed till 1991. Yandro began life as the organ of the Eastern Indiana Science Fiction Association, originally called EISFA and edited by Juanita Wellons (before becoming Juanita Coulson) and Beverly Amers (later Beverly DeWeese). The Coulsons married in 1953, and Robert "Buck" Couson, began doing book reviews for the zine. By the late 1950s the name had been changed to Yandro, derived from an old folk song in a Manly Wade Wellman story.
Yandro featured fiction, articles and reviews of books and fanzines.
Contributions of writing included George Barr, Ruth Berman, John Brunner, L. Sprague de Camp, E.J. 'Ted' Carnell (Novae Terrae), R.L. Clancy, Alan Dodd (Camber), Dennis Lien, Dave Locke (Awry), Allen Mardis, Alexei Panshin, Seth Poole, Jerry Pournelle, Gene Roddenberry, George Scithers (Amra), Robert Silverberg (Spaceship), Don and Maggie Thompson (Comic Art), Bjo Trimble (Melange, Shangri L'Affaires), Bob Tucker (Le Zombie), Ted White, Gene Wolfe, and Roger Zelazny.
Contributions of art work came from Dan Adkins (Sata Illustrated), George Barr, Sherna Burley, Jim Cawthorn, Richard Delap, Margaret Dominick (as DEA), Richard Flinchbaugh, George Foster, Robert Gilbert, Alexis Gilliland, Jay Kinney, David Lewton, Dave Prosser, Bill Rotsler, Dick Schultz, Randy Scott, Reg Smith, Mike Symes, ATom (The ATom Anthology).
Covers were by Herb Beach, Jim Cawthorn, Robert E. Gilbert, Cynthia Goldstone, Taral Wayne (DNQ), and the Yandro logo was by Arthur Thomson (ATom).
Letters came from Philip Jose Farmer and Fredric Wertham, among others.
Yandro won the Hugo Award for Best Fanzine in 1965. It was nominated every year from 1958 to 1967.


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Healthy Choice Soup Reduces Sodium
Nearly 70 percent of consumers rated sodium as the most important health-related factor when selecting soup and 42 percent indicated that all natural ingredients are important, according to Mintel.
In October 2009, Omaha, Neb.-based ConAgra Foods pledged to reduce sodium across its portfolio of food products by 20 percent by 2015. It has reduced sodium by 15 percent, from 460 milligrams to 390mg per one-cup serving, for its top two varieties of Healthy Choice soup - Chicken Noodle and Chicken with Rice.
Additionally, Healthy Choice introduces three varieties of All Natural soups with 390mg of sodium per one-cup serving, including Cheese Tortellini, Red Beans & Rice, and a reformulated Tomato Basil.
"The entire line of Healthy Choice soup has always met the government guideline for 'healthy' sodium levels, which is a maximum of 480mg per serving, and the five new soups contain about 20 percent less than this amount," says Jane Anders, vice president, research, quality & innovation, ConAgra Foods.
Suggested retail price for a 15-oz can of Healthy Choice soup is $2.19 and a 14-oz microwaveable bowl is $2.49. Both contain two servings.


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By pumping $300 million into the Nook, Microsoft may actually be betting against Barnes and Noble's e-reader.
The software giant plans to include the Nook app in its new Windows 8 operating system, which experts say suggests the two companies think the future of digital books is on computers, cellphones, and tablets – not just traditional e-readers. "Barnes & Noble will likely become more device agnostic," says Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords.com, one of the world's largest distributor of self-published e-books. "Consumers will be able to read Barnes & Noble e-books on a wide range of devices."
As it is, only 41% of people read e-books on the Nook or Kindle, according to a study released this month by Pew Research. Some 29% read them on cell phones, 23% on tablets and 42% on computers. Since most people have their phone with them at all times, it's not surprising that phones and work computers would be used for reading in addition separate e-readers, analysts say.
"People might start a book on their personal computer, continue reading it on Windows 8 tablet while on the subway, then finish reading it back on their iPhone in the doctor's waiting room," Coker says. Microsoft's power to put the Nook software on all of its desktops, laptops, cell phones and tablets "should only streamline and improve that experience," says Alina Adams, an e-book consultant.
That said, for many people, e-ink-based readers may continue to be wildly popular, analysts say. "I don't think Microsoft's investment will mean everyone will change where they're reading e-books," says Joshua Tallent, the founder and CEO of eBook Architects. But making e-reading desirable on more devices will further boost the number of digital books purchased, he says. Already, according to Pew, one-fifth of American adults say they have read an e-book in the past year.
And regardless of where they read books, consumers may benefit in other ways from the battle for between Apple, Amazon and Microsoft, experts say. Readers may be able to simultaneously use apps for Kindle, Nook, and Apple iBooks to seek about the best deals. And with competition intensifying, the major players will likely find ways to stand out, experts say. "You may see Microsoft and Apple tie some big-name authors into an exclusive deal to sell their digital content just like certain games are available only through Sony's PlayStation 3 or Microsoft's XBox," says Mike Essex, online manager for Koozai, a London-based digital marketing agency. Not every author will want to sign up for such a deal, he says, but they could sign up for a limited time only. And, Adams says, increased competition means more interactive features on e-books apps like video and audio extras to lure readers.


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Of Mice & Men Talk New Album 'Restoring Force,' Touring + More
Of Mice & Men have been enjoying success with their latest album, 'Restoring Force,' which features the current radio hit 'Would You Still Be There.' Loudwire had the chance to speak with Of Mice & Men drummer Valentino Arteaga and bassist-vocalist Aaron Pauley about the album and much more.
Arteaga and Pauley addressed being on the road as well as some dream bands they would love to tour with. With 'Restoring Force' being Pauley's first disc with the band, he also spoke about the process of recording, creating and working with his bandmates. Check out our interview with Of Mice & Men's Aaron Pauley and Valentino Arteaga below:
What are some of the most enjoyable and most challenging parts about touring?
Aaron Pauley: The traveling -- and that answers both the enjoyable side and the challenging side. We get to see and experience things that a lot of people won't. We're very blessed that we get to travel at the same time it becomes very cumbersome because you'll look at your calendar and see all the places you're going and it almost makes me weary.
Valentino Arteaga: Definitely, for sure. Something that we experienced on this tour was a ton of different climate changes and that threw us all out of whack because we haven't been on tour in a while. We took a bunch of time off for the new album and then went to Australia with Bring Me the Horizon then came back and had more time off for the album. Jumping right into winter, that was summertime for us in California and going to Florida and then going into the freezing cold so our bodies just got rocked the first half of the tour.
What is one band you would love to tour with that you haven't gotten the chance to tour with yet?
VA: Man, I'd love to tour with Avenged Sevenfold honestly. We've all been a fan of that band for a while and they're also from California. I think that'd be a really cool tour. It's kind of funny that we haven't actually toured with them before but hopefully it'll happen in due time.
AP: I'd say I'd really love to tour with Linkin Park or Tool or Slipknot, just because who wouldn't? [Laughs]
VA: Honestly, it's always a perk to get to tour with bands that you actually enjoy and listen to. That's what [was] cool about [our recent tour.] We love Bring Me the Horizon and all of the other bands -- Issues and Northlane are freaking awesome, too. It would just be a cool experience of touring with a band that's huge on a much greater scale because we'd like to learn things from them.
AP: And it would be a new audience we'd get to play to.
The new album is called 'Restoring Force' -- what does this title mean to both of you personally?
VA: The restoring force is the force that restores balance to a system of objects and that's kind of like when things are out of swing or off balance. The restoring force is what brings it back to an equilibrium and to me this album, as a tangible piece is a restoring force for our band. It brought our band together to write music that we didn't expect to come out with and challenge ourselves. We were feeling like we were hanging in this pendulum just swinging off balance, trying to find something we could latch onto for this next album.
We thought a lot about our fans and really that also helped us find our balance and helped us realize that it's not just about us and the music. It's also about our fans and some of the things that they want to be hearing and the messages that we want to be delivering to them. Overall to us, it's just a reflection of balance. Everything's been rocky and even with our previous album 'The Flood' that was a very tumultuous time for the band.
While all that was going on, everything was crazy, we re-issued the album with four members and we tried a darker, heavier sound for that. We really wanted to come back together and find a focal point and that's how the album ended up for us. That's why the name is so fitting. It actually was our return to balance.
AP: Ditto. [Laughs] He said it best.
VA: [Laughs] Yeah, we've had a lot of talks about it. It's cool to be able to put out art that can come full circle like that and that can be about us and about our fans. It's about the things that happen in our lives, our fans lives are part of our lives too. Being able to write music and put something out that we were able to take the time on and have that attention to detail.
Every little detail of the album has been thought out and planned and we were able to truly deliver something that we can fully feel proud of. Not that we haven't felt proud of our previous releases but we just never had the opportunity or the time to be able to dedicate ourselves so much to it. We took time off from the road to do just that. Ultimately we feel like that's helped us deliver a great record.
The response has seriously been unbelievable, we're excited and we take it as we're doing something right and we're going to keep doing that. Our fans know that they can count on Of Mice & Men to release quality material and that we're not going to be pigeonholed into one type of metalcore or people calling it nu-metal or whatever kind of genre stereotype. We're a band that wants to transcend those kind of genres and have stuff that's heavy and emotional and have that whole spectrum of music covered.
You talk about heavy and emotional. The melodies on the album, Aaron's clean vocals really do offer a balance between the heavy vocals.
VA: [Aaron] was a star in the studio, seriously.
Aaron, this is your first disc with the band. How was recording for you and how did you feel going into this record?
AP: It was a trial by fire, to be honest, for all of us. For me in particular going in, I didn't really know where and how I fit with all of it. Throughout the process, the band was very open to my ideas and I was very open to everybody else's ideas. We really came together, especially for this record we weren't really chasing a sound as much as we were trying to write the best songs we could. However they came out sounding, there's a lot of diversity on the record and that was something that was really important.
A lot of times people go, "They changed their sound" but it's really not that different but at the same time I don't think there's a definitive sound. We really just took the time to make each song the best we thought it could be. There's a lot of different sounds within that record and it opens up a whole new realm of possibilities for future records and for future songs.
When you first started singing these melodic choruses to the new songs live, when you hear those fans yelling the melodies back to you, how did you feel?
AP: It's humbling. At the same time, I'm onstage and I'm having flashbacks of when we were writing. I can see the little dark room we were writing in. With 'Would You Still Be There,' it was a song that I had started the chorus on in my underwear on my couch. I think about it every night when these kids are singing it back, this is something that we all created. It's sometimes hard to really, really, appreciate that. With the fans, with the new material, for all of us it's a new level of appreciation because we know how much hard work went into this. Seeing how fans can connect with it is really meaningful.
What does the rest of 2014 hold in store for Of Mice & Men?
VA: Tours, music videos, interviews … more tours. We want to be able to deliver our album everywhere that we can. We're excited to accept the challenges of wanting to do more touring and get into other countries that we haven't been to before. We want to take it as far and to as many places as we can so tons of touring.
We've already begun writing material for the next album, it's kind of like the ball is already in motion for a lot of things in the band so it's just going to be continuing on that. We'll be back in the U.S. at some point, definitely count on that, the UK and European tour's selling out. We're doing some festivals out in Europe for the first time. So lots of festivities for us, we'll be playing with bands that we've been listening to since we started buying music. There's nothing better than getting to see 10 of your favorite bands in the same day.
With all of this touring, what is one thing you must have on tour with you? No electronics.
VA: My drumsticks. I love tapping on stuff all the time, I'm always shaking my legs and tapping on my legs. Sometimes I just need my sticks to Zen me a little bit. Thankfully it's something that I will always have with me. [Laughs]
PA: Mine would be my toiletry bag. Everything that you would need on a day to day basis is in there, shampoo, body wash, cologne, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste.
VA: It's pretty much the "walk into anywhere and take a shower" bag.
PA: It's the "You can drop me off anywhere and I'll be okay" kit. Only for like a couple days though.
Our thanks to Of Mice & Men's Aaron Pauley and Valentino Arteaga for the interview. You can pick up the band's 'Restoring Force' album at iTunes and Amazon.
Watch Of Mice & Men's Video for 'Would You Still Be There'


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