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El Nido is a coastal settlement on the Philippines island of Palawan. El Nido is comprised of 45 islands and islets; limestone cliffs are also found here, which form a Karst backdrop similar to those found in Ha Long Bay, Krabi and Guilin. El Nido is a popular destination for locals during the long holidays of Holy Week but, until recently, has been relatively unknown to foreign tourists. El Nido is more than just a stereotypical tropical paradise. Beaches, clear waters, jungle, steep limestone cliffs and stunning inlets make for one of the world's most beautiful seascapes.
Before El Nido became a popular tourist destination, fishing and harvesting swift nests ("Nido") were the main source of income. Nowadays tourism has become the municipality's main source of revenue; however, the authorities are trying to keep it sustainable and hotel chains are refreshingly absent. Huge tour groups are nowhere to be seen. El Nido is also known for water sports such as diving, snorkeling and kayaking.
Get in
By air
El Nido Airport(IATA: ENI) sees several flights a day to and from Manila by (ITI)Island Transvoyager and this is also the charter airline for El Nido Resorts. Non El Nido Resorts guests may book with ITI only 5 days in advance, while the El Nido - Manila flight is bookable ahead of time through their General Sales Agent, El Nido Boutique & Artcafe. The airport can accommodate only small aircraft, so the prices tend to be higher than to the main town of Puerto Princesa.
Puerto Princesa International Airport(IATA: PPS) is Palawan's premier gateway. Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, airphilexpress, Seair and Zest Air fly from Manila, Davao, Busuanga, Cebu and Clark to Puerto Princesa. You can catch a bus, private or public van from Puerto Princesa to El Nido on arrival.
By van
Three Van companies are doing regular shuttle trips to El Nido, departing from San Jose bus terminal in Puerto Princesa. Fares are ₱600 per person and ₱700 for Hotel or airport pick ups (minimum 2 people) and the travel time is 5 hr.
If you are in a hurry (flight etc) then don't depend on timely departure as these minivans almost never depart on time. The departure time is actually when they start picking up people around town and actually get on the road 30-60 minutes later. Also they sometimes make you change minivans along the way once or twice and your luggage is tied on the roof and despite the covers can be becomes covered with heavy dust from the gravel road 1h before El Nido.
Fortwally shuttle service You can book directly at Cell: +63 917 276 2875 or +63 921 311 8755 or email: [email protected] . Departure times Puerto Princesa-El Nido 7:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM,and 6:30pm,wherein from El-Nido to Puerto Princesa 5:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 1:00.and 6:00pm (but depend on the volume of the passenger). As part of Lean season,Fortwally ,offer ₱600,one way fare including pick up in airport or hotel.We also offer van sharing from Puerto Princesa to sabang for only php 300/person.For more detail contact us.To those who want to book for the UNDERGROUND RIVER TOUR, fortwally Travel and tour can assist your needs, They are accredited Travel agency in Puerto Princesa by the Department of Tourism Region IV.
[Eulen Joy Shuttle Van [23]] PPS-El Nido-PPS have daily trips from Puerto to El Nido at 7:30, 10:00 and from El Nido to Puerto at 7:30, 9:00, 13:00h. Phone: PPS +639494498858, El Nido +639494498858. Tickets are available at Artcafe Travel Center and other outlets.
Lexus Company goes from Sabang to El Nido daily at 8:00AM, 10:00AM and 2:00PM. Fare is P900 but will only run if they have enough passengers. Tel. 09121002652. From El Nido to Sabang at 5:00 AM and 10:00 AM. To & from Puerto Princesa P600. Tickets are available from most guest houses and tour booking office
Daytripper Palawan is a new transport company that offers comfort and convenience. Pre-booking is a must at their website or by calling +63-917-8488755, +63-921-7423683.
By bus
Air-conditioned RORO buses departs San Jose Bus terminal, Puerto Princesa and El Nido Market every 2 hours during the day and at 10pm and 4am during the night. Fare ₱Remove483. These are relatively new buses and absorb bumpy roads better than the smaller vans, and with more leg room. These buses do, however, make many stops along the way to pick up passengers, so the empty seat next to you will be filled eventually, and the stops can get quite annoying.
Breathtaking views of nature are the main reason to visit El Nido. The pristine waters of El Nido offer beautiful coral reefs, while its beaches are uncrowded unlike the popular Boracay, exploring the lagoons by kayaking is a great way of visiting the islets, coves and caves are also abundant. Inland El Nido, springs and waterfalls are also found. Bacuit Bay composes of limestone islands, where its possible to either dive, snorkel or hike.
The easiest way to see the Bacuit Bay is on an island hopping boat. These boats carry 6-12 people and will visit 4 or 5 islands in a day. The boats usually take set routes named A to D, but can vary depending on tides and weather. Boats normally cost around P650-P900 per person depending in the route and travel agency. The trip takes one day (cca 9:00-15:30), normally includes a good lunch and can be arranged from most guesthouses and travel agencies in El Nido. El Nido municipality also charges P200 as an Environmental fee which is valid 10 days. It's a good idea to book a boat with only 6 seats and experienced crew (e.g. at Relucio's).
If you have time, go for overnight island hopping (3 days 2 nights is a good option) where you get to camp on deserted island ala Survivor style. (Though most places you can be dropped at are included in the daily island hopping tours.) It gives you the best option to visit lots more islands that are included in those bundle package tours but at your own leisure time. Find a few more people to get a much better rate. Recommended place a booth at Aplaya Restaurant, look for Nhel who will give you the best deals and arrangements.
Rock climbing & walking. The western side of El Nido township lies in the shadow of an impressive sheer cliff face which is just the visible portion of an even more impressive headland. There are organized walking treks to the top of the headland and it's breathtaking views all the way.
Catch a tricycle taxi to Las Cabanas (P150) and plonk yourself down out front of Orange Pearl Bar for a day away from the crowds on a white sandy beach and crystal waters. It's a short walk down a dirt road from where you will be dropped off. There is also an island with some OK snorkeling which can be reached easily wading through waist deep water.
Island Hopping, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Trekking, Cliff climbing; Bacuit Bay consists of islands with limestone cliffs which are ideal for climbing, Diving & Snorkeling; The most popular activity is island hopping costing from P600 a day including BBQ lunch and snorkel gear. There are 4 basic day trips to choose from named Tour A to D and can be booked from all over town. The quality of the boat, guides & tour depends on who you book it through.
You can rent a motobike(P700/day on the frontline, but in Rizal St, you can get it for P500 with some bargaining) and go around the countryside. The roads are well maintained and you will find it rewarding to find secluded places and beaches. A good example of such a beach is Duli Beach in the northern part of El Nido. The maps given by motobike rentals provide a few attractions. The waterfall wont be hard to find. But the hot springs it's virtually impossible to find by yourself since there is no signs, and it's hidden on the jungle. Although it's nothing more than a small boiling lake, walking on the countryside to get there, you can have good views.
Mark Ryan
Referred to interchangeably as 'Mark Ryan' or simply 'Mark', the renowned local tricycle driver has established himself as the go-to guy for ad hoc visits to the nearby waterfall. With a carefully assembled armory of anecdotes which are interjected seemlessly throughout the journey, this family man's services have become hot property during high season. Indeed afternoon inquiries as to the musically adept local transporter's whereabouts are always satisfied with a smiling acknowledgement among his proteges and counterparts: "He's at the waterfall", is the automated response. And the good times are always with him.
Generally speaking the number of and standard of eating houses are very good. Menus have good variety mostly European, American and Filipino dishes, and prices are moderate. Most are accessible from the laneway as well as from the beach and seating has the advantage of views of the bay and environs.
As most of the accommodation in El Nido town is lined one-next-to-another along the road paralel to the beach it is pretty easy to find a room that suits budget and needs. Booking recommended during Christmas, Easter and Chinese new year, as all places especially on the beaches can become full.
Electricity in El Nido runs from 14:00 to 06:00 but some places (not necessary the expensive ones) have their own generators that cover the period in between.
There are no banks or ATMs in El Nido. Make sure you cash up in Puerto or Manila before you set out. In case you have run out of cash you have the following options: the gas station right on the beach/at the harbour can give Cash advances on credit cards but charges a hefty 6% surcharge. You can change major currencies for a fair rates or either you can use Money transfers like Western Union. Dive operators and El Nido Boutique & Artcafe also accept credit card payments, this can save some of your cash as well.
Internet Access There are many Internet cafes in the town. Most restaurants, bars and guesthouses have free wifi. Internet access is subject to electricity availability, i.e. Internet cafes and most of WiFi work only after 14:00.
Get out
If you are traveling on a budget:
Water: Near the junction between Rizal St and Balisasayan Rd there is a water refill (P5/2 liter)
Eat: several eateries for P50-P60 a meal, including rice and meat/fish
Sleep: Outside the beach strip and along Rizal Street, its possible(2012) to find a room with WC for P300


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North Sulawesi : Bunaken
Bunaken National Marine Park [12] is off the coast of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Bunaken is one of Indonesia's most famous diving and snorkeling areas and it draws visitors from all over the world. In addition to banana-shaped Bunaken Island itself, the 890 km2 of marine national park includes the neighboring islands of Manado Tua (a distinctive cone-shaped extinct volcano), Siladen, Montehagen, Nain, and Nain Kecil.
Some 20,000 local inhabitants make their living from the waters in the Bunaken National Marine Park, and this has inevitably led to some conflicts. By and large though, the co-operation between national and local government authorities, conservation groups, business owners and local communities has been very successful here. This has led many to cite Bunaken as a model example of how Indonesia should be preserving its natural marine treasures.
Bunaken was formally established as a national marine park in 1991.
The park is famed for the clarity of its water (35m visibility is common in the summer dry season), the abundance of coral and fish, and for the precipitous "walls" at some sites. Bunaken Timur, right off the east coast of the island and featuring all of the above, is rated by many as the single best dive site in all Indonesia.
In places the water is extremely deep here - 1,500 metres plus.
Flora and fauna
Bunaken has a quite stunning biodiversity including:
Bunaken is barely a degree above the equator and thus tropical. The wet season, from November to mid-April, brings frequent rains sometimes in storms lasting for several days which freshen the air nicely but also reduce marine visibility. The dry season is from May to October, when temperatures climb to a roasting 35° and visibility reaches a maximum.
Bunaken receives less rain than the north Sulawesi mainland and is well ventilated with sea breezes.
Get in
Bunaken is about 45 to 60 minutes by boat from Manado.
Most resorts will arrange transfers from the airport for their guests.
Alternatively, a public boat leaves daily except Sundays at 2-3PM from the canal on the north side of Manado market. The cost is Rp 25,000 one way for tourists and Rp 10,000 for locals. It returns to Manado from the jetty in Bunaken village around 8 to 8:30AM every morning except on Sundays.
You can also charter a boat either way at anytime.
As of September 2008, entry to the park costs Rp 50,000 per day or Rp 150,000 per calendar year. Children below 10 years are exempt.
Even though the fee is not automatically levied upon entrance to the park, it is the responsibility of all visitors to pay it and reputable dive shops & resorts will always charge this to their guests. As proof of payment, you will receive a waterproof plastic tag that must be carried at all times. Spot checks are not uncommon by the patrol boats.
The park is managed by a multi-stakeholder board comprising of government and non-government members to include representatives of the 30,000 people who live within the boundaries of the park. Though deemed by some as not being transparent and lacking in effectiveness, the management board together with the water police have, over the years, been able to stop cyanide fishing, dynamite fishing and more recently participated in the release of 700 napoleon wrasse that had been illegally caught in and around the park. Though not perfect and certainly having room for improvement, the management board does have an important role in the conservation of the area and this could not happen without the support of all visitors in adhering to the purchase of the entrance tag.
Get around
Pathways connect the various settlements around Bunaken. Many are effectively impassable after rain.
Ojeks are the motorised from of transport around the island but visitors are encouraged to walk.
Watch out if walking along the coastline, as the beach may disappear when the high tide rolls in.
Tourism on Bunaken has been very much geared towards serious divers over the years but the trend seems to be changing. More and more casual snorkelers are visiting the area as are those who wish to just relax immersed in nature. Possible activities for landlubbers include:
The thing to do in Bunaken is dive, dive and dive! However, the steep walls and occasionally strong, rapidly changing currents mean that many sites cater more to the intermediate/advanced diver. There are beginner-friendly sites too and all dive shops can arrange introduction dives and Open Water Dive courses.
The North Sulawesi Watersports Association [13] offers oodles of detail on diving in the park.
All dive shops in the park are affiliated with resorts, so see Sleep below for listings.
Snorkeling is fantastic in front of many of the resorts around the island, with an incredible amount of marine life inhabiting the shallows. Remember not to snorkel without fins as the currents can sometimes be strong and change quickly even when they are not. Pick a reference point on the island and do not stray too far unless you are a very confident swimmer.
The Visitors Centre on Liang Beach sells handicrafts, t-shirts and general souvenirs.
Fish, fish and fish, usually at your dive resort.
There is no natural potable water on Bunaken. Insist on bottled water at all times and ensure that coffee and tea are is also made with bottled water.
The local spirit Cap Tikus (literally rat brand) is a distilled palm wine amd is actually quite nice on the rocks with a slice of lemon.
Bintang is the number 1 beer in Indonesia and is available cold at many of the resorts.
Most visitors choose to sleep at their dive resort, almost all of which offer full board package offers. Accommodation on Pulau Bunaken is generally expensive for Indonesian standards as the majority of people coming here are on a short holiday trip. There are no budget options for backpackers.
Those resorts on the south and west sides of Bunaken Island are on a strip of coarse yellow sand beach whilst the frontage of those on the east side is a mixture of mangroves and small beaches.
On Bunaken Island
On Siladen Island
Stay safe
There are no unusual health risks in the park, aside from the standard set of easily avoided venomous marine critters. Stinging jellyfish are found only occasionally, primarily during the change of the seasons in spring and autumn.
Bunaken is considered to be a malaria-free zone. Nearby areas of North Sulawesi are malarial though (but not rampantly so).
Saltwater crocodiles may be encountered close to river mouths and mangroves, although no official populations survey has been done in quite some time, making it impossible to know whether or not they still exist in the area.
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Forty-nine-year-old John Goodman founded the International Polo Club in Palm Beach. Last year he was sentenced to 16 years in prison for a fatal drunken-driving crash.
A lawyer for the crash victim's family says Goodman's 2011 adoption of 42-year-old Heather Laruso Hutchins would shield his fortune. Goodman's attorneys said he wouldn't benefit from the adoption of his girlfriend of four years.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Head coach Charles Morrow has announced five dates of competition for the Lipscomb men's soccer 2012 spring season.
Lipscomb begins the spring slate March 10 with home tilts against Lincoln Memorial at 1 p.m. and the University of the South at 3:30 p.m. The two visiting squads will face each other in between the abbreviated games.
March 31, the Bison host Christian Brothers at 12 noon and Tusculum at 3 p.m.
Martin Methodist and Cumberland come to the Lipscomb Soccer Complex April 5; the Bison play Cumberland at 3 p.m. and Martin Methodist at 4:15 p.m., before the two visitors face one another at 5:30 p.m.
Lipscomb's lone road match of the spring will be down the Boulevard at Belmont, April 13. The Bison and Bruins face off at 7:30 p.m. at Rose Park.
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France star Ribery ruled out of World Cup
Franck Ribery has been ruled out of the FIFA World Cup, throwing France's plans into disarray.
Published6 June 2014
The Bayern Munich winger was an unused substitute in the 4-0 victory over Norway on May 27, and failed to make the squad for last Sunday's 1-1 draw with Paraguay.
Ribery had provided hope that he could feature after returning to training on Thursday, but the 31-year-old has not sufficiently recovered in time to take part in Brazil.


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Flying the PAR
This article originally appeared in IFR magazine, Sep. 2006.Getting tired of reading how someday WAAS-in-it-for-me technology will offer near-precision approaches to every ma-and-pa airport in the nation -- but it's not ready yet? Dreading the day when you'll have to choose between plunking $20,000 worth of new avionics in your panel or not flying IFR? How'd you like an approach that could get you to CAT II mins in your Skyhawk using nothing but your radio (even a handheld radio, in a pinch)? The military has had this approach -- precision approach radar (PAR) -- widely available since the 1960s, but in today's high-tech, low-staffing world, it's on its way to extinction. At least in its current setup, that is.


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Family time during the holidays
Lisa J. Boulden 12/14/2011 4:31:22 AMBeautiful and heartwarming, Randy!
Tammy M. Anderson 12/14/2011 4:33:59 AMLovely MT capture, Randy. #9864474
Monnie Ryan 12/14/2011 6:00:25 AMJust wonderful and perfect for the MT, Randy! #9864624
David Phalen 12/14/2011 7:04:38 AMPerfect for the season and MT!! #9864718
Karen Bacon 12/14/2011 3:27:14 PMthis is what the holidays should be about.a very touching presentation Randy.happy holidays to you! #9865857
Renee Doyle 12/15/2011 1:15:03 AMJust perfect Randy!!!! #9867750
Chris Schlosser 12/15/2011 4:16:22 AMWhat a wonderful capture, Randy! #9867934
Cheryl Winn 12/16/2011 12:25:10 PMDelightful image, Randy! #9871539
Karen Celella 12/18/2011 6:54:09 AMHeartwarming, Randy! I hope you get your wish! #9875499
Marilyn Cornwell 12/23/2011 4:03:53 AMWonderful, Randy, that your wish is the POTD! Congratulations! #9883364
Tammy M. Anderson 12/23/2011 4:12:36 AMCongrats on a beautiful POTD, Randy. #9883385
Joy Rector 12/23/2011 4:17:27 AMcongrats on the POTD #9883393
Karen Celella 12/23/2011 4:21:42 AMCongratulations on your touching POTD, Randy! #9883398
Courtenay Vanderbilt 12/23/2011 4:50:41 AMAwww, Randy this is priceless! Congratulations! #9883453
Joseph T. Pilonero 12/23/2011 5:00:23 AMGreat hands shot, Randy. Just had a recent photo club contest on hands - this probably would have won. Love the bokeh of lights in background, too. TED #9883461
JO ANN CLEVELAND 12/23/2011 5:01:01 AMHow appropriate Randy, love this..Congrats on this meaningful POTD!
Merry Christmas!
jo ann c. #9883462
David B. Spooner 12/23/2011 5:36:06 AMA good photograph always tells a story and this one tells a very good one....
Patti Coblentz 12/23/2011 6:00:51 AMIt tells a beautiful story, Randy! Merry Christmas and congratulations on this wonderful POTD! #9883532
Terry Cervi 12/23/2011 6:16:59 AMCongrats on your beautiful POTD, Randy! #9883550
Jeff Robinson 12/23/2011 6:33:01 AMCongrats Randy on this fantastic POTD!! #9883561
Pamela Koch 12/23/2011 6:49:56 AMCongratulations on this beautiful capture. One feels the emotions in this photo. Merry Christmas to you and your family. #9883572
Jessica Jenney 12/23/2011 7:04:16 AMCongrats, Randy on your beautiful POTD! Happy Holidays! #9883606
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna 12/23/2011 7:29:47 AMWTG on this wonderful POTD, Randy!:-) k #9883625
Sharrie Thomas 12/23/2011 8:15:38 AMThis is a wonderful shot, so much meaning in the photo. It deserves POTD.
Lisa J. Boulden 12/23/2011 8:44:49 AMCongratulations on your lovely POTD!
Julianne Bradford 12/23/2011 9:32:41 AMCongrats on this wonderful POTD Randy and Merry Christmas! #9883743
Nancy L. Green 12/23/2011 9:48:47 AMCONGRATULATIONS Randy on this wonderful POTD, WTG!! <>< #9883774
Randy D. Dinkins 12/23/2011 10:47:48 AMThanks everyone for your comments. Very happy to say that my holiday wish is coming to pass. Hope the same is true for all of you. Randy #9883862
Stephanie Halstead 12/23/2011 10:56:48 AMGreat image, refreshing to see a different type of Christmas photo. #9883869
Michele Peterson 12/23/2011 12:12:51 PMWonderful Christmas wish. And a wonderful photo! Congratulations on your POTD! #9883957
Nadia Paul 12/23/2011 1:24:05 PMBeautifully done Randy - congrats on your POTD! Merry Christmas! #9884063
Kathryn Wesserling 12/23/2011 5:08:54 PMOh, man - is this ever a heart-grabber. I wish the same for you and your family. #9884294
Stefania Barbier 12/23/2011 6:26:11 PMWTG congrats on your POTD!!! #9884410
Ellen Hodges 12/23/2011 8:01:06 PMHuge congrats on a fab POTD, Randy!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours, Randy!!! #9884523
Ron Livingston 12/23/2011 8:57:20 PMYou photo speaks volumes Randy....Congratulations on the Photo of the Day. #9884547
Usman M. Bajwa 12/23/2011 9:12:52 PMGreat connection feel here, Randy. CONGRATZ on the POTD!!!
Steve M. Harrington 12/23/2011 11:13:27 PMA wonderful and moving POTD, Randy! Merry Christmas!
Cindy Bendush 12/24/2011 2:39:03 AMWonderful shot Randy! Big congrats on your POTD! #9884667
Dominick M. Dimacale 12/25/2011 12:31:08 AMCongratulations Randy on your POTD Win!
Dominick #9885895
Richard D. Love 12/28/2011 7:04:45 AMCongratulations, Randy. Gorgeous and powerful. Well done!
Rick #9889942
Randy D. Dinkins 11/24/2012 3:12:04 PMPosted this last December for the MT "Things we want", which I stated was that I wanted: to be able to stop and enjoy some time with family. Was a POTD on BetterPhoto right around Christmas time, for which I was very honored. I think that I would like to use this image as my statement on the Family MT, again this time of year as things get crazy about "things" during the coming holidays. It's the little things done, a touch, a hug, holding hands to show we care, that make a difference in the lives of those that we care about. #10431828
Nancy Marie Ricketts 12/28/2012 6:29:28 AMCongratulations, Randy, on this superb finalist! #10482817
Patti Coblentz 12/28/2012 7:20:33 AMA lovely, heartwarming image, Randy...congratulations on your finalist! #10483078
Tammy M. Anderson 12/28/2012 1:35:21 PMCongrats on a great finalist. #10484764
Katherine Kuhn 12/28/2012 5:56:30 PMWonderful! Don't know how I missed this for POTD! Congrats yet again! #10485466
Patrick Rouzes 12/29/2012 10:23:12 AMHey, man, you cleaned it this month- GOOD for you!!!!
Stefania Barbier 12/31/2012 12:04:00 AMAdorable winner Randy, congratulations!!! #10490630
Colette M. Metcalf 12/31/2012 3:29:42 AMWTG! Congrats to you!!!! #10490830
Deborah C. Lewinson 12/31/2012 4:30:49 AMCongrats, Randy, on your heartwarming winnner!
Debby #10491005
Joseph T. Pilonero 12/31/2012 5:34:13 AMReally nice interpretation of the Theme, Randy. Congratulations on the Gold Badge. #10491211
Monnie Ryan 12/31/2012 5:41:44 AMAnother outstanding capture, Randy - congratulations on your win! #10491232
Kathryn Wesserling 12/31/2012 7:57:51 AMThe image and your explanation are both Gold-Worthy. Congratulations, Randy. #10491617
Debra R. Harder 12/31/2012 8:51:55 AMThis is brilliant photography, Randy! Huge congratulations on another OUTSTANDING GOLD WINNER!! #10491813
David Phalen 12/31/2012 10:11:30 AMBIG Congrats on a beautiful Winner!! #10492005
Photographer 12/31/2012 12:18:10 PMA Very BIG congrats to you for your outstanding 2nd Place Gold Randy. I am so Happy you Won For This Image. All of you images are Simply Outstanding #10492380
Ellen Hodges 12/31/2012 12:58:48 PMHuge congrats and very best luck on this adorable and awesome winner, Randy!!! #10492501
Anita Hogue 12/31/2012 2:57:39 PMOh, just absolutely fabulous, Randy! Congratulations on your winner! #10492684
Carol Eade 12/31/2012 6:16:06 PMA wonderful winner, congratulations Randy! #10492977
JO ANN CLEVELAND 1/1/2013 7:39:21 AMGreat month Randy! Congrats on this wonderful Gold 2nd place winner
jo ann c. #10493754
Julianne Bradford 1/1/2013 5:44:15 PMWTG Randy!! Congrats on your winner..spending time with people you love is always a winning event! #10494683
Mary L. Olson 1/3/2013 9:16:55 AMCongratulations on another award for this lovely image. Fantastic.
Renee Doyle 1/6/2013 5:52:14 PMPerfect mt winner Randy!! COngratulations! #10502651
Linda D. Lester 1/9/2013 6:06:53 AMPerfect is right....Congratulations on your win! #10506586
Merna L. Nobile 1/20/2013 12:50:53 PM
January is a month of reflection for me, I remember how privileged I was to observe all the outstanding work and beautiful photographs of the past year. For the last time this year, I would be honored to congratulate you for your spectacular work and willingness to share with all of us, Happy New Year, Merna Nobile
Chris Schlosser 1/29/2013 6:26:52 AMWhat a heartwarming capture Randy! Congrats on your well deserved win! #10543891
Posted this last December for the MT "Things we want", where I stated that I wanted: to be able to stop and enjoy some time with family. Was a POTD on BetterPhoto right around Christmas time, for which I was very honored. I would like to use this image as my statement on the Family MT, again this time of year, as we tend to concentrate on "things" during the coming holidays. It's the little things done, a touch, a hug, holding hands to show we care, that make a difference in the lives of those around us.
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Products used: Packaging company machine retrofit
In a retrofit to improve efficiency of wicket-style bag-making machines, the Trinity Packaging plant in Pueblo, Colo., used AutomationDirect ProSense vacuum pressure transmitters, DirectLogic DL06 PLCs, and Durapulse variable frequency drives for the control and monitoring system.
AutomationDirect C-more HMI touchscreen panel displays and helps with data interpretation. An Ethernet card in the DL06 PLC communicates to the C-more touchscreen HMI.
Drives communicate directly with the HMI using the Modbus protocol. Use of Modbus protocol eliminated wiring and associated costs, avoiding the need to buy analog sensors to send current, rpm, and other readings to the C-more HMI, which transmits that information digitally from each drive to the HMI.
Images and specifications are available on the plant floor from the HMI touchscreen. A new project to use the latest AutomationDirect PLCs is underway to upgrade Trinity's older equipment in other parts of the plant.
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I'm going to be in Seattle for a conference ~Oct 17-21, and I'd like to do some diving after that. Ideally I'd like to find a reasonably priced way to do several days of diving in British Columbia, around Oct 22-25. I would be using an SLR + 2 strobes.
I lived in Seattle for years and dived a bit in Puget Sound and Hood Canal, but as a student I never managed the time and money to dive in BC.
I'm going to have to rent or borrow a drysuit, I'm afraid...
Rick aka tubino
Seattle-Vancouver, Oct. 22-25, 2009
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Even in a jobless recovery, people are finding work -- if they have the right skills. Or if they are willing to move.
Last month, the U.S. economy produced a disappointing 21,000 jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That capped a three-year period in which over 2 million jobs have been lost. But there are pockets of opportunity, both in a handful of industries and in some fast-growing regions, such as Loudoun County in Virginia, that have benefited from the recent growth in defense spending.
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Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Old-Fashioned Fragrant Banana Bread
Who doesn't start their baking career with a banana bread recipe? It is a recipe most of us begin with and always return back to, especially when there are bananas going ripe in the fruit bowl. There are so many different banana bread recipes and I like to try different kinds, but the recipes I love the best are those with choc chips and walnuts. It is the perfect marriage, banana, chocolate and walnuts, can't get better than that. This Banana Bread I have made today is a wonderful example of all those flavours together.
This morning I had the challenge of finding a recipe with 2 eggs in the ingredients list, (only had 2 eggs left in the fridge). I came across this recipe in my latest new book, A Passion for Baking by Marcy Goldman and thought Bingo!! The recipe itself is very simple, easy and takes no time at all to prepare and into the oven to bake. I have a feeling this won't last long, it's so moist and fluffy, and the flavours, well need I say more!
♥Posted by the goddess Maria♥ at 12:48
Labels: A Passion for Baking, Cakes, Chocolate, Fruit
4 comments:
- Rosie said...
Hi Maria, this is one amazing banana bread and what a challenge you had with two eggs! Its really lovely to view your bakes from your new book, keep them rolling in can't wait for the next creation!
Rosie x
- 7 February 2008 at 20:15
- Maria said...
Hi Rosie
Thanks for the lovely compliments and dropping by. Well considering i had only 2 eggs to work with, I ended up with a lovely bake which is being enjoyed a lot by hubby ;o)
- 7 February 2008 at 20:59
Hi Maria!
your bread is lovely! I could almost picture the aroma and warmth from it!
I love bananas too!
Thanks for tagging me! :D
- 11 February 2008 at 14:12
- Maria said...
Hi Sandy
Great to see you here and thanks for leaving a lovely comment.
- 11 February 2008 at 18:34
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Unswerving in her beliefs and blonde—very, very blonde—Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly has quickly become a favorite of Roger Ailes. A primetime show may even be in the works. Which means that she should probably settle in for more of the piñata treatment she already receives on The Daily Show
I heard something about you being in an infomercial back in the day...
It wasn't an infomercial! It was an abs tape! In another life—and as I like to say, another body—I used to teach aerobics. I was paid one whole dollar to be Backup Girl #1.
So you got a JD instead?
Yeah, I joined the student government in college and you got to investigate the faculty and hear all the dirt. And so I thought I wanted to be a DA, a prosecuting attorney. But, in Manhattan, that would've put me at the federal poverty level, so I took a job with a big old law firm that allowed me to pay the bills.
But you ended up hating the law?
Well, I spent most of my time loving it, but ultimately, yeah, I hated it. The problem with the law is that it's always there. There wasn't a vacation I took over the nine years I practiced—this was back in the dark ages—when I wasn't having fas and FedExs literally sent to me on the beach in the Caribbean. I used to go on cruises not because I liked cruises, but because it was the one spot they couldn't get you.
I knew it was time to get out one day—it was around my sixth year of practice—when I was driving home on the Kennedy in Chicago. It was 3 a.m.. Tears were pouring down my face. I was so exhausted. And I thought to myself, "What if I just had a car accident where I broke a bone? I don't want to hurt myself, I don't want to die, but if I just broke my femur that would keep me out of work for a good three months."
Why did you want to get into journalism, then?
I thought the profession had some nobility in it, but it's also one in which you have to get your hands dirty.
You like the hands-dirty part?
I didn't want anything that was too highbrow or elite. My dad was a college professor, and he constantly had the Ph.D. students over for these great esoteric discussions. But I wanted to be with the people, not just with the Ph.D.'s.
Once you became a reporter, you quickly got a job at Fox.
I sent my tape to Kim Hume, and she called me in the next day. While we were talking, her husband, Brit Hume, swung by the office and said, "Saw your tape. Loved it. How soon can we get you up to New York?" And I was like, I love him.
There were rumors about you two. He was psyched that people thought you were sleeping together, apparently.
I think Brit knew how preposterous it was to anyone with two nickels in between their ears. The first thing he said at his retirement dinner—this big affair down in D.C. with Vice President Cheney, Fred Thompson, Brian Williams—was "I haven't been this honored since that rumor about me having an affair with Megyn Kelly went around."
**Niiiice. **
And then he said, "I remember when that rumor first came out, and the Fox PR people called me and said, 'We have to tamp this down.' And I said, 'Well, do you have to tamp it down right away?' "
**Fox News doesn't strike me as a place that minds a little locker-room talk. **
It's certainly not an uptight place. Like today, I said "big-boobed" on air—I was quoting someone, in my defense—and you don't get in trouble for things like that at Fox.
**And you sit behind a glass table that shows off your legs. **
Well, it's a visual business. People want to see the anchor.
**Have you found journalism to be more sexist or hyper-masculine than law? **
There definitely was a different feeling when I was practicing law. I remember when I was trying this one case in Iowa, I had sling-back shoes, which are not that risqué, okay.
Yeah, you're not wearing plastic heels...
No, the skirt was below the knee, I had a jacket on buttoned up with the blouse. It was just a little sling-back shoe, and the head counsel for the co-defendant in the case complained to my boss that I was going to alienate the Iowa female jurors. That kind of attitude still existed when I practiced law. I have yet to see that in television, though. There's no objection to sling-back shoes.
Do you consider yourself a feminist?
I don't really love that word. That connotes a harshness and almost a shrillness that I find unattractive.
**What is it about that word? **
Hmm, I respect women like Gloria Steinem who paved the way. But when you say "feminist" now, there is a message that if you are sexy and you acknowledge that part of your personality publicly, then it's somehow an affront to women. And I reject that.
You caught a lot of flak this summer for covering the New Black Panther Party case so aggressively. Kirsten Powers, a correspondent on your network, said you were doing "the scary-black-man thing."
This is a story in which not one but two civil rights attorneys within the Department of Justice had come forward to say that the DOJ essentially has a racist policy when it comes to enforcing the laws. If that is true, then the department itself is breaking the law. That is a story. Period.
**Fox makes a big deal about how its daytime shows aren't political at all, how they're just news shows. But do you think the act of deciding what to cover and what not to is in itself a political act? **
It's not political. Television is a service, but it's also a business. And in choosing what you're going to put on your program, you have to figure out what's going to appeal to your audience and what's going to rate. When I came to Fox, I noticed that we wouldn't ignore stories having to do with home-schooled children being discriminated against. Will you see those kinds of stories on our competitors? I don't think so.
**Just because more Fox viewers have home-schooled kids? **
I think we just have a feel for what our viewers find interesting, and that would fall into that category.
**So do you think it was a political decision by MSNBC not to cover the Black Panther case as much as you did? ** I can't speak for what was in their heads. But you can't make the decision that this is a nothing-burger because it hurts someone you like politically.
**On Twitter, Sarah Palin wrote about how much she loved your Black Panther coverage. How did you feel about that endorsement? **
[laughs] People kill for that. And without patting myself on the back, I understand why she liked the coverage: I really think that we were on it when some people were shying away from it. But to the extent that it made it a partisan issue, that's not good.
**Do you think she'd be a good president? **
I can't go there. Listen, if I say, "Yes, I think she has what it takes to be the next president," then I alienate my viewers who don't feel that way. If I say, "No, she doesn't," then I alienate my viewers who feel differently. I will say that I'm proud of women in politics on both sides of the aisle, because I think there's still a general approach to female candidates where people try to tar them as either nuts or sluts.
**Are there recent examples where you remember being appalled by the sexism? **
I thought it was mean when Letterman made fun of Sarah Palin's daughter. Some of the personal stuff is fair game, sure. If you want to become a national name, then that's your choice. But your child probably won't make the same choice.
Fine, but even if Bristol wasn't on Dancing With the Stars at that point, she was definitely in the process of putting herself out there...
Well, did she or did her parents put her out there? I think President Obama was completely right to say my family is off limits, and I think that should be true across the board.
Roger Ailes said that only thirty people would've shown up to Glenn Beck's rally if he were still on Headline News.
They do have a lower viewership than Fox News. You may have heard that we're number one—we're pretty good at advertising that. But I really don't know much about the Glenn Beck empire, other than that it is one. Sure, his star has taken off since he got to Fox News, but he has so many viewers because people want to hear what he has to say. I always marvel at people who hate Glenn Beck, the same way I marvel at people who hate the other prime-time hosts on the other channels. What part of the First Amendment do you have a problem with?
There's the First Amendment, and then there's spreading obvious misinformation.
That happens at a lot of channels. I think some of those allegations against Beck may have foundation and that some are blown up by detractors.
Which allegations have foundation?
I'm not going to get into specifics.
**You and O'Reilly seem to have a comfortable relationship. **
Who says I make him feel comfortable? My goal is to make him feel uncomfortable! And I feel very proud of the fact that I do it, often! But seriously, Bill and I have gotten along well—way back to when I was a lowly correspondent in the DC bureau with the weekend and 5 a.m. shift.
He really looks out for young women. That's a fact. And I'll tell you what, when he's not in front of his desk, he's a very different man. Bill is actually--he probably won't like this, but he's a shy guy.
**So at parties, he's just drinking by himself in the corner. **
He's not the man working the room. He can be if he wants, but that's not his normal default. He's just standing with his wife, talking to a few other people. He's not working it.
How do you and Hannity get along?
We're friends. Even if you're a dyed-in-the-wool liberal, I'm sure you would enjoy him socially. At functions, he has time for everyone. He stops and says, "Tell me about your family, where you're from." He also has this line: "What are you a lib for? I'm going to Hannitize you!"
**Would you ever run for office? **
That is something I've never considered remotely from the time I was 17 years old. It sounds odd, but I'm too private a person.
**Are you a secret Muslim? **
**What do you make of the folks who still think that about Obama? **
I don't have any thoughts about this.
**C'mon, it's loony. He's clearly not Muslim. **
Right. But I don't have any thoughts about the people who think all that.
**Because a lot of them watch Fox? **
I just think, I don't know where their information is coming from or what they base their views on. I don't want to judge anybody. He's clearly not a Muslim.
**It was something that was, at times, covered as a question on your network. **
Not by me.
Ever get any gross fan mail?
Definitely. Some of them just say, "You're hot"—which, you know, I don't find insulting. [laughs] But the ones that go a little over the top get deleted right away. My rule is, if anybody writes in asking for a head shot and compliments me or the show or just wants one, that's fine, they can have a head shot. But if they write anything perverted, they're not getting one.
**Drawing a line in the sand. **
Of course! I know what's going to happen to that head shot.


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Watch evolutionary theory crumble – in 3D!
Dazzling new film made 'for entire world to witness truth of creation'
Coming soon to a theater near you: a depiction of the Bible's creation account so lifelike, so real … you could actually believe it.
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Alex Kendrick, well known for directing hit Christian films "Fireproof" and "Courageous" further said of "Genesis 3D," "This is the way truth needs to be presented; we are raising the bar."
And, of course, that's exactly the point.
Eric Hovind, president of Creation Today and executive producer of "Genesis 3D," told WND, "This project is made by Christians, funded by Christians, for the entire world to witness the truth of the creation week in a visual experience that has never been possible before today's modern technology.
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Hovind explained the goal is to get the film into theaters first and then to 3D Blu-ray and DVD.
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Hello everyone!I'm quite new into the making of pizzas, but I've managed some fine doughs and I've managed to get my pizzas okay in my electrical oven. (285*C or 545 fahrenheit)I have decided to invest in a pizza stone or pan, but I have not a single idea of what to buy! It is so many different things too choose between. Stone, cement, tiles, steel. I wondered what you guys would recommend me..? I have read nice things about Fibrament (costs about 100$ shipped to Oslo) and Emile Henry, but what do you experts think? It is mainly or only thin, Italian, Neapolitan pizza I'm going to make.Thank you so much!
What type of still is the best type to use? Is it corrosion resistant steel or plain steel? Someone talked about the US' A36 standard, Wikipedia explained it as carbon steel..? I would be glad if someone linked me to the right thread to read. I would also be glad to read the cons and pros about the different types.Thank you!
But the problem with buying a baking steel from europe is that the postage is 100 dollars. I'm in Denmark and im too looking for a good stone/steel, since i just cracked 2 baking stones in 2 weeks I've tried asking for A36, but no one has it and i have even been told that it's not recommended for using in cooking as it releases hazardous fumes.Since everyone says that steel is superior heat conductor than stones and cast iron, i looked at the thermal conductivies of metals (Wikipedia). Thermal conductivities:Steel, carbon: 54Cast iron: 55Brass Cu63%: 125Aluminium, pure: 204.3-250Diamond (): 3,320-41,000So why is it that steel is preferred? Wouldn't it be way better to use for example Aluminium? Would also be nicer, since it weighs less.How important is the thermal conductivity of the plate really?
Aluminum doesn't hold/saturate heat...passes right through it. Steel holds heat and is also a big aid if you are doing multiple pizzas.
Nope, that isn't true.Heat capacity:Iron: 0.450Steel: 0.466Aluminium: 0.897Brick: 0.840A higher number means that it will take longer to heat up and to cool down.EDIT:A problem with using aluminium is that it has a lower density than iron/steel, so it would have to be bigger to have the same mass.Please correct me if im wrong, i haven't looked at physics since high school
You're right. The units for the quantities you cited is J/(g*K). The heat capacity of Al is almost double Fe, so you would only need ~50% of the mass to hold the same amount of heat.
Interesting right?The mass of the modernist cuisine baking plate is 10 kg, to get a plate in aluminum of half the mass, but with superior thermal conductivity, you would need a plate of the dimensions 41x36x1.2 giving it a weight of ~5kg
Dang, that is very interesting. And I thought aluminum heat sinks were used in electronics because they can wick away and then lose their heat fast.
So, a 1/4 in. alum. plate should cook as good as a 1/2in. steel plate? Hmmm.....
Nope, that isn't true.Heat capacity:Iron: 0.450Steel: 0.466Aluminium: 0.897Brick: 0.840A higher number means that it will take longer to heat up and to cool down.
OK thanks Craig; think I'm starting to understand this a little better.Is there a simple way of explaining "heat capacity" and "saturation" ?


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You can make Hugh Grant old, but you can't make him Asian
A butterfly flaps its wings in 1849 and starts a revolution in a futuristic Korea. Seven stories traverse time and space, interweaving in an overly simplified metaphor for reincarnation. Such is Cloud Atlas, a bloated, visually stunning, poorly acted and frustrating exercise in filmmaking.
The film follows a core group of characters through several lives. The choices they make in each current life affect their next life. They are also bound to meet certain individuals over and over again.
In 1849, a notary authorizing a slave trade (Jim Sturgess: Upside Down) encounters a stowaway slave and must decide whether to cling to his notions that some races are meant to serve or to show kindness to a man in need.
In 1931, a poor composer (Ben Whishaw: The Hour) must choose whether to fight against his oppressive mentor (Jim Broadbent: The Iron Lady) or submit to his plagiarism and abuse.
In 1975, a reporter (Halle Berry: Dark Tide) must choose whether to walk away from a dangerous story or expose a nuclear power disaster in the making.
In 2012, a publisher (Broadbent) must decide whether to mend his dastardly ways or continue to live a life of disreputable bliss.
In a near-future Korea, a human fabricant (Doona Bae: As One) who works at a café where all the waitresses are clones must choose whether to join a freedom fighter (also Sturgess) and expose the cruel conditions of her life or accept her eventual fate.
In a future that borders on the end of the world, a shepherd (Tom Hanks: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close) must decide whether to help an ambassador from an advanced society (Berry) look for a lost technology or kill her and maintain his life.
Based on the book by David Mitchell, the film gets muddled in Mitchell's complicated plot machinations. While Mitchell's book is seemingly more linear, directing trio Lana Wachowski, Andy Wachowski and Tom Tykwer chose more disjointing by further mixing the narratives, cross-cutting between time and place.
To keep a sense of continuity through each of these stories, the directors chose to use the same stable of actors for each segment, sometimes as main characters, sometimes as background characters. The idea is clever, but it has serious drawbacks in practice.
At this point in history, we can create wondrous things in film. Makeup and CGI technology allow us to expand our imaginations, creating creatures from other worlds and gory displays in horror movies. Yet with all these advancements, Cloud Atlas can't create convincing Asians out of a predominantly white cast. Sturgess and Hugh Grant are appalling in their Asian makeup.
While Berry and Bae also get to change races, the Wachowskis and Tykwer must have known that they were walking on thin ice with their racial makeup, as even they were not brave enough to cast one of their white actors as African American.
Besides questionable choices with their makeup, the directors fight a bigger problem: the terrible acting and boring direction that infests tjis film. Hanks, a two-time Academy Award winner, seems to believe he's in an episode of Saturday Night Live, popping into scenes, mugging for the camera and displaying possibly the worst English accent ever captured on film. The rest of the cast, while serviceable, seems to be confused about whether their stories should be played for laughs or seriously. All of this makes the tone of Cloud Atlas impossible to define and rather boring.
While many have praised Cloud Atlas for its ambition, I'd rather condemn it for it's awful execution and overlong running time. There's nothing wrong with big ideas, but they need to be interesting to inspire.
I'm sorry the reviewer doesn't like scifi (her reveiw reminds me of WashPost Travel section's camping articles by people who hate roughing it--unfair.) and unable/unwilling to suspend disbelief...(rather trying to discern who's that under the make-up) Six stories; no reincarnation, rather connections through time; fabricants, not clones, and I thought the acting was fine, incl better than expected of Tom Hanks.
Sorry big ideas weren't better championed.
Judy Graham, Annapolis


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RasGEFGuanine nucleotide exchange factor for Ras-like small GTPases
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Ras proteins are membrane-associated molecular switches that bind GTP and GDP and slowly hydrolyze GTP to GDP [(PUBMED:1898771)]. The balance between the GTP bound (active) and GDP bound (inactive) states is regulated by the opposite action of proteins activating the GTPase activity and that of proteins which promote the loss of bound GDP and the uptake of fresh GTP [(PUBMED:8259209), (PUBMED:15335949)]. The latter proteins are known as guanine-nucleotide exchange (or releasing) factors (GEFs or GRFs) (or also as guanine-nucleotide dissociation stimulators (GDSs)).
The crystal structure of the GEF region of human Sos1 complexes with Ras has been solved [(PUBMED:8094051)]. The structure consists of two distinct alpha helical structural domains: the N-terminal domain which seems to have a purely structural role and the C-terminal domain which is sufficient for catalytic activity and contains all residues that interact with Ras. A main feature of the catalytic domain is the protrusion of a helical hairpin important for the nucleotide-exchange mechanism. The N-terminal domain is likely to be important for the stability and correct placement of the hairpin structure.
Some proteins known to contain a Ras-GEF domain are listed below:
This entry represents the catalytic domain of the Ras guanine-nucleotide exchange factors.
|GO process:
|small GTPase mediated signal transduction (GO:0007264)
|GO function:
|guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity (GO:0005085)
|Family alignment:
There are 5508 RasGEF domains in 5503 proteins in SMART's nrdb database.
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- Evolution (species in which this domain is found)
- Cellular role (predicted cellular role)
- Literature (relevant references for this domain)
- Metabolism (metabolic pathways involving proteins which contain this domain)
- Structure (3D structures containing this domain)
- Links (links to other resources describing this domain)


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Qt# was an attempt to create a set of classes that bind the C# language to the Qt toolkit. The bindings appear abandoned based on the Qt#home page.
The Qyoto/Kimono project are SMOKE based bindings which use the C# generics compiler to generate bindings to Qt and KDE that are very similar to C++/Qt syntax but with the addition of the unique syntactic constructs of C#. Because .NET is a multi-language VM, a variety of languages should be able to access the bindings
Mono Project Homepage Mono is an open source implementation of the .NET Development Framework.


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He was, by any measure, one of TV's biggest stars.
At six-foot-seven, James Arness— who died today at 88 — would have been a commanding presence in any medium or most any job. Luckily for him, us, and CBS, the job he found was ideal: Matt Dillon, the stalwart marshal who kept the Dodge City peace on TV's longest-running drama, Gunsmoke.
It was a role he would play for twenty years, longer than any other actor on a single primetime series. (Kelsey Grammer would eventually beat his record, but it took him two shows, Cheers and Frasier, to do so.) Along the way he became a symbol, not just of a western hero, but of what an American hero should be: Strong, compassionate, resolute, resilient, slow to anger but extremely dangerous to cross. Matt was the kind of man who inspired devotion, from viewers, from deputies, and from the beautiful bar-keep — Amanda Blake's Miss Kitty — who clearly would have kept time with Matt had he only asked.
Oddly enough, as perfect as the job was for Arness, he almost didn't get it. CBS first offered the role to John Wayne, figuring he'd be a better fit for the TV cameras than the shorter, dumpier William Conrad who originated it on the long-running radio program. But Wayne refused and, instead, recommended Arness, who surprised his mentor by turning it down.
Arness had a few good reasons. He movie career was beginning to pick up, having moved from playing The Thing in The Thing to a much more visible staring role in the sci-fi classic Them. Plus, before Gunsmoke's 1955 debut, the only westerns to crack the Top Twenty were kid stuff like The Lone Ranger and The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin.
Happily for TV history, Wayne got Arness to change his mind, in part by agreeing to introduce the first episode — and a TV legend was born. Two years later, Gunsmoke began a four-year run as America's top-rated series. And it's popularity was so steady and long-lasting, it would rise as high as Number 2 again in 1969.
As it broke the mold for the genre, Gunsmoke ushered in an entire TV era: The reign of the Adult Western. At the era's peak, there would be more than 30 westerns on the air at once. Take that, reality TV.
No show runs for two decades without change, and Gunsmoke was no exception. Milburn Stone's Doc was a constant, but otherwise, cast-members came and went. Dennis Weaver's original, limping deputy Chester gave way to Ken Curtis's shaggier Festus. Burt Reynolds spent a few years in Dodge before moving on to stardom elsewhere. The series changed nights, slots, and even lengths, starting as a half-hour show before expanding to an hour in 1961.
Yet always, holding it together, was Arness. Even when he wasn't on screen (and there were many episodes where he was mentioned more than seen), his looming presence was felt.
Mess around in Dodge City, and sooner or later, Marshall Dillon would make you sorry you did.
An intensely private man, Arness was seldom seen or heard outside of Gunsmoke's dusty confines. Many fans may never even have known he had a star for a brother, as well: Peter Graves.
Perhaps because we only saw him as Marshall Dillon, Arness was, for most of us, always Marshall Dillon. Short runs on two other series followed: How the West Was Won in 1978; McClain's Law in 1981. But no other role took, and by the late '80s, he was back to playing Matt in a scattered series of five Gunsmoke movies. And why not? He was a big man, that was his big role — and united, they played a big part in TV history.
He now leaves behind big shoes, and they'll never be filled.
'Gunsmoke' star James Arness dies at 88 - USATODAY.com
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Not true at Bethel College.
More than 98 percent of Bethel students receive scholarships or financial aid.
Intended to bring college costs within reach, the Bethel financial aid package is typically a combination of college scholarships, state and federal grants, campus work and student loans. Only loans must be repaid after graduation.
You'll find that Bethel's outstanding quality and reasonable cost add up to a great educational value. For details on the types of academic, fine arts and athletics awards, along with information on federal grants and loans, read about financial aid, scholarships and tuition for future students.
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Central to the financial aid process is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. This federal form determines eligibility for state and federal funds by analyzing income and asset data. Bethel College's FAFSA code is 001905. If you need help completing the FAFSA, contact Bethel's financial aid office.
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PS4 will 'reinvigorate' market and tempt back 'disengaged gamers' - retail analyst
A UK market research firm says the PS4 is 'exactly what is needed' to inject excitement back into games retail.
Kantar Worldpanel this morning told MCV that the device's hype and excitement will rekindle interest amongst gamers.
Fiona Keenan, consumer insight director at the firm this morning told us: "Yesterday's PS4 news is exactly what is needed to reinvigorate the games market.
"Gamers have become increasingly disengaged with their consoles due to a lack of new hardware with half of all PS3 and Xbox 360 owners not buying a game last year. This is despite the release of big titles such as Fifa 13 and the new Call of Duty. Those who did continue buying games in 2011 and 2012 reduced their spend significantly from 106 to 78.
"This launch, in addition to the anticipated Xbox 720 announcement, will re-engage shoppers and give the entire market a boost toward the end of this year."
Sony unveiled the PS4 at a big media event in New York. You can read all the big headlines from it here.


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Recommend YOUR seat that YOU love!
I want reviews from car seat people...not just the randoms on Babies R Us and Amazon reviewing them. We have a MyRide & Complete Air so we don't need reviews of those. I know seats fit all different kinds of kids and vehicles. I just want some trustworthy, knowledgeable reviews so we can finally make a decision. So tell me:
1. What seat do you have?
2. How old is the child and what do they weigh?
3. What vehicle do you have and if the seat is RF/FF in there?
Thank you very much in advance.
And for anyone who will benefit from this thread we have:
1. MyRide 65 & Complete Air 65
2. 12 months/25 lbs in the MR & 2 years/27 lbs in the CA
3. Scion xB & both are RF
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Loved my marathons. Sigh.
Myride is too deep and too freaking HUGE.
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We have the following and are very happy with them.
Poppy 24mo 24lb 33" tall in a TrueFit RFing in the second bench row of T&C mini van(can't say enough great things about it) If it RF to 40lbs it would be perfect.
Ainsley 7y3m 60lb 46 1/2" in a Britax Frontier85 in the 3rd row of T&C
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We have 3 kids and 2 cars so 6 seats. 5 are radians (2 65's, 2 80's, and an XTSL) and a Nautilus.
My car 2001 Ford Taurus
3 yrs 10 mos. 37 lbs 37" rear facing in the radian 65 behind drivers seat (I'm 5'4")
7 yrs 3 mos 42 lbs 47" forward facing but harnessed in a nautilus in the middle
17 months 19 pounds (can't remember why her newest length is ) rear facing in the radian 80 behind passenger seat.
DH's car 2004 Chevy cavalier 2 Door
3 yrs 10 mos 37 lbs 37" forward facing (I turned him at 3 in this car because it is a 2 door and I was having a very hard time getting him in since we have a younger child that also has to rear face. We rarely take this car but I don't love him FF yet) in the radian 65 (same as my car only FF) behind the passenger seat.
17 month old 19 lbs rear facing in a radian 80 in the middle.
7 yrs 3 mos 42 lbs 47" forward facing in a radian XTSL behind drivers seat.
I LOVE all of my radians and they install well in our cars (I don't like installing them in my dads truck though). I especially love the leg room they offer for older rear facers.
I like the nautilus but it is a beast of a seat compared to my radians and I don't like how close the harness straps are together, they rub DD's neck and I can't find the little pads.
We have also had a complete air which was ok but the leg room is awful IMO. DS rides in one RF in my moms car. And we had he my ride for like 3 weeks and I hated how HUGE that seat was. I live he low profile of the radians.
And for good measure here is a pic of my car setup.
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I am not a carseat guru But we love this seat!
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One child, 31 inches, 26+ pounds, RF in both cars, 14 months old
Excursion (middle bench seat, belt path)
Prius (by the window, latch)
-obviously comfortable (no crying, likes to go in)
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-breathable fabric seems to lessen sweating (even in summer in CA)
-easy to install in both latch and with seatbelt
-easy to install on planes both FF and RF
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Thank you for your Radian thoughts! That's what we are leaning toward most but then I get mixed reviews on how hard the installs are. Leg room is a biggy. My DD1 likes to hang her legs over the side of her seat and DH, while he know why we ERF and all the facts, sometimes complains that her leg room isn't great in her seat. We most likely will get 2 R100's but I want to explore all the options. I know we don't want more Complete Airs or My Rides though.
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we had a graco infant seat that i liked well enough... would have loved it if it was a front adjust, lol (why do they even keep making rear adjust seats? such a pain!)
from 6ish months to 3yrs 5 months ds was rear facing in a marathon, and again i loved it. easy to install, easy to use, super comfy. all around great seat.
he was forward facing in it for about a year when i got him a nauti. he LOVES that seat, particularly because of the cubby holes, lol. i like it, but the crotch buckle is a ginormous pain, especially for my mom (and shes not even that old yet- almost 52).
he is 5 yrs and 2 months old, and 42lbs, and currently still harnessed in the nauti. we also have a cheapy cosco booster that we've been using for booster training. all 3 seats were used in my 2000 saturn sl2, ex-h's 2006 civic hybrid, and the nauti in my 2007 mitsubishi galant with no problems. i did find that i can get a better install on one side versus the other in my new car.
oh, we also had a scenera as a back up seat. pretty good install, once i figured out the tricks, and it was a great, cheap, back up
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I have 2 kids and they ride in 5 diff cars.
My FAVE overall seat (and my kids' fave seat) is the TrueFit Premier. 35lb rfing is plenty for us (DS is 3y5m and only 26lbs). It fits anywhere, is super comfy, easy to load kids, etc. It is currently FFing in my DH's Miata b/c we can adjust the straps (without taking the seat out) to fit either kid for the 2 block ride from daycare or 3 mile ride from school to our house. Before that (and for long trips) it was rfing behind the driver in our Jetta Sportwagen. My kids are 3y5m, 26lbs, & 35.75" and 5y3m, 36lbs, & 42".
DS's (3y5m, 26lbs, 35.75", and rfing in all other cars) other seats are 2 Radian XTSL's (rfing behind the passenger seat in the Jetta Sportwagen and Saturn Ion), and 2 Safety First Avenues (rfing in the 3rd row of a Ford E-350 and behind the passenger in a 2012 Prius). I actually like the Avenues better than the Radians. The Radians are fine, but not great. The wings won't stay up, so the kids complain about them pushing on their shoulders, they're a pain to tighten, and I DREAD ever moving them or adjusting the strap heights. We travel with one of the Avenues.
DD (5y3m, 36lbs, 42" and boostered in all cars except Miata, where she shares the FFing TFP w/ DS, and on long trips when she rides rfing in the Radian and we re-install the TFP rfing for DS) has a Recaro Vivo and a Graco Highback Turbobooster that we move around as needed. DD prefers the Vivo (it is more supportive), but the Turbo is lighter and easier for DD to buckle on her own, so when she rides with other people, we put her in that one b/c it's so easy to use.
We also have a CARES harness and a RSTV that we use for trips where we travel by plane, but those are definitely "niche" seats.
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- Online courses have at least two major problems to overcome. First, the student attrition rate for some online courses can be as high as 90% compared to traditional face-to-face classes. Second, online courses aren't a good fit for struggling students who need more contact with instructors to do well. [url]
- Stanford University and Khan Academy are experimenting with different ways to make online education more effective. Stanford has been "flipping classrooms" by making class sizes smaller, setting up interactive versions of classes online (which include pop-up quizzes every 15 minutes), and adding social media elements that let students ask questions of each other. Khan Academy has added a feature that lets students tutor other students to earn badge rewards. [url]
- Udacity, an online education startup founded by Sebastian Thrun, offers many college courses for free. Thrun believes that the key to effective online teaching is to have students solve problems. His teaching philosophy involves giving students quizzes, one every 2-5 minutes, that become the centerpieces of each lesson. [url]


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Starting out with a doubles point advantage, the Lady Bisons defeated Wofford 5-2.
Doubles winners for Lipscomb included Claire Landry and Raphaela Jann, who defeated Haley Baird and Sabrina Smyers in no. 2, 8-5.
Olivia Ellis and Elizabeth Keevil defeated Sonia Anand and Kristin Demosthenes in no. 3, 9-7.
Four Lady Bisons won singles. Raphaela Jann won in a tie breaker match at No. 1 against Cayley Wetzig, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4).
Kara Jackson defeated Sabrina Smyers 6-3, 6-0. Claire Landry defeated Kristin Demosthenes 6-1, 6-3.
Olivia Ellis defeated Betsy Hauer 6-1, 6-1.
"It was a good win for us, " said Ellis. "I felt our team was mentally strong. Every court battled it out until the end. I was proud of the girls."
The Lady Bisons came off a two-match loss this weekend against ETSU and USC Upstate, before gaining a win against Wofford.
"It took a lot of guts for the girls to go out after this weekend and pull out a win in a very close match," said Lusk. "All credit lies with the girls. They went out to play and got the job done."
The Lady Bisons will play IPFW in a non-conference match on Wednesday, March 11. The match will be played at Sewanee at 4 p.m.
1. Kara Jackson & Danielle Hansen vs. Cayley Wetzig & Ashley Lawrence (Woff 8-3)
2. Claire Landry & Raphaela Jann vs. Haley Baird & Sabrina Smyers (LU 8-5)
3. Olivia Ellis & Elizabeth Keevil vs. Sonia Anand & Kristin Demosthenes (LU 9-7)
1. Raphaela Jann vs. Cayley Wetzig (LU 2-6, 6-3, 6-4)
2. Kara Jackson vs. Sabrina Smyers (LU 6-3, 6-0)
3. Elizabeth Keevil vs. Ashley Lawrence (Woff 6-1, 6-2)
4. Danielle Hansen vs. Haley Baird (Woff 6-1, 6-4)
5. Claire Landry vs. Kristin Demosthenes (LU 6-1, 6-3)
6. Olivia Ellis vs. Betsy Hauer (LU 6-1, 6-1)
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2 types: Tournament & Broken dream
Hey, I was going through the threads just now and through some personal stuff and I felt like watching something that deals with those topics...
Type 1:
I want to see an anime which involves any kind of tournaments. Fighting tournaments might be the best but I don't mind some other sport orientated shows as long as they are good and not totally comedy based... and if possible make sure that main character is not invincible, otherwise it is no fun when he/she always wins.
Friends facing friends also is a plus. Also would prefer if it was on some kind of arena with people watching, supporting and so on.
What I had seen so far are:
Air Gear
Deadman Wonderland - main characters wins way too easily so far
Dog Days - a bit too happy
Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Bamboo Blade
Fate/Stay Night
Mai HiME
Naruto - good example, some outcomes were suprising like for example Ino VS Sakura
Type 2:
I want an anime which deals with the theme of "Broken dreams". For example someone wanted to be a boxer but had seriouse hand injury and can't take part in competitions again.
Character can keep trying to get back or can try to find another dream, anything that is about dealing with this kind of problem.
Shows I watched:
Naruto - Lee case, best example I have so far
Clannad - Tomoya can't play basketball, sadly series were not really about his issue.
Hope you will be able to help me
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One of the supporting characters in Puella Magi Madoka Magica is a boy who can't play violin anymore due some accident/illness. Even though he's not one of the main cast, his role is quite big in the series. I regardless recommed the series
Here's couple links where you can find many tournament-tagged series: TvTropes and AniDB.
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For tournament the first thing that comes to mind is Kaiji but those are more "mind games" tournaments,still Kaiji is far from invicible.
Sometimes there's crowds sometimes there isn't,depends on the event.
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Flame of Recca
G Gundam
Grappler Baki 2nd season
Hajime no Ippo
Hunter x Hunter
Slam Dunk
Yakitate!! Japan
Yume-iro Patissiere
Yuu Yuu Hakusho
Out of these, Flame of Recca and Yuu Yuu Hakusho have big shounen super power tournaments (I think one tournament lasted like 60 episodes in YYH). Very standard material. Hajime no Ippo had at least one, maybe two small sports tournaments along with Slam Dunk, which had a big one. Yumeiro Patissiere and Yakitate Japan have many baking tournaments, with Yakitate having the bigger ones and Yumepati having many smaller ones.
These are fairly common in battle, sports, game and baking shows. You may also want to look at the first arc of Kaiji for an interesting game tournament.
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For broken dream, maybe Bunjaku Shoujo the main char was a best selling author before certain events.
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There are lots of tournaments in Hikaru no Go and Shion no Ou, though the battles are fought over, respectively, a Go and a Shougi board. That doesn't make them any less dramatic, though.
|2011-06-02, 15:28
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For broken dreams, maybe:
Air Gear: It has one crippled character and should also double as a tournament anime.
Angelic Layer: I should have put this on the tournament ones, but technically the idea here is based on gaining back something that was lost. Not for the main character however, without spoiling it too much.
Heartcatch Precure! has one character that lost her powers. Nothing too special about that scenario here.
Kaleido Star has this to some extent. At least one character stepped down because of an injury.
I think Angel Beats! had something like this in one of its character arcs.
Oh and Hikaru no Go might also double as a broken dream anime, now that I consider it more closely.
|2011-06-02, 15:35
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Location: UK
Age: 27
Type One:
Katanagatari: It isn't a tournament per se but the main character does go around fighting the best fighters in the world. He's not invincible but he may stray into that teritory sometimes. But it's really more about the characters themselves than the fights.
There's also Star Driver, but if anything it's even worse than Katanagatari when it comes to the main character's invulnerablity. Again, it's more about the characters than the fights.
Type Two:
I definitely second Bungaku Shoujo. This is the order I recommend watching the series in.
I also recommend Oujisan no Lamp. It's not specifically about a broken dreams but it is similar. A feeling of hopelessness as you see the world around you changing and feel you no longer belong. It's a single episode OVA.
The idea of a boxer getting a serious hand injury comes up in Rainbow but it's only a side story.
|2011-06-03, 21:18
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Location: San Jose
Age: 30
"Kiba" probably works. Has several fighting tournaments (think pokemon if ash pulled out a sword). Overall pretty awesome but TBH I cant remember the outcomes of most of the fights so cant say for sure whether he loses any TBH (I think he does but I cant remember for sure).
Edit: Kiba actually works for your Broken Dreams scenario as well.
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'Tis the season of the fish fry
It's Lent, and area residents know what that means — Friday fish fry!
I always find it ironic that so many people give up food-related items for Lent. Many might say they're trying to make a positive change in their lives, or to purify themselves during this time of preparation for Easter, but they're not fooling anyone... they're clearing space in their diet for the fish fry.
Just last week I was talking to my brother, who moved to Illinois last winter, and he asked if we were planning on going out Friday. When I said yes, he asked what the possibility was that I'd be willing to overnight him a Styrofoam box full of battered, crispy, fish fry goodness.
It's deep-fried manna.
And that might be a bit of a problem.
There are so many appealing characteristics about a fish fry. One, it's tasty. Two, it's dinner you don't have to cook (and on a Friday too, when most of us are all but wiped out and ready for the weekend.) Three, it's a community event, and it feels nice to sit down with your neighbors and fellow townsfolk and share a meal.
But it's fried food, and a lot of it, and as we all know (and how could we forget, with talk shows and news anchors flashing pictures of overweight pedestrians walking down the street every five seconds?) fried food is not exactly the healthiest thing we could be eating.
The people who are fasting for Lent, or who are incorporating plenty of exercise into their regular routines, shouldn't have a problem with packing on the fish-fry pounds. But for those of up who come to work, plop down at our desk and stay there for most of the day, fish fries should be enjoyed in moderation.
A wiser choice would be to scout the area for a fish dinner that offers baked or broiled fish, which often proves to be just as tasty as the fried stuff, and doesn't get as soggy if it takes you a while to tote a takeout fish dinner home to the family. (If you clear space on the passenger side floor of your car and crank the heater up, it might even stay warm until you get home.)
I've even heard of fish boils. My brother attended one in Wisconsin. From his description, a fish boil is like a dinner my grandmother used to make in the crock pot with polish sausage. We called it "dinner in a pot," because all the vegetables and the sausage were boiled together. The same goes for a fish boil — I bet with some cabbage, rutabaga, onions, carrot, and fish, you'd have a pretty good fish dinner in a pot.
One fact I've found to be helpful as I try to straighten out my health priorities is, you don't have to be an angel all the time. Making a healthy choice one week doesn't mean you can't throw your scruples out the window, tie a bib around your neck and choose the battered, fried fish the next week. But keep the big picture in mind, and if you do choose the greasy stuff, maybe plan a walk Saturday morning, or eat a salad for lunch. It's all about balancing your choices.
Fish fry is an enjoyable area tradition, and isn't inherently bad for you unless you overindulge — and heaven knows, I plan to indulge this year. But it probably isn't a good idea every Friday night, and I also plan to do some healthy things to offset my not-so-healthy choices.
It's not against Lent rules to enjoy other things while you're sacrificing for the holiday — but when it comes to fish fry, don't go overboard.
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Traditional fish boil only contains potatoes, fish, and seasoned only with salt.
I've had this before and it's quite the spectacle.
It's quite different than a crock-pot meal or slow cooker meal.
A kettle is brought to boil then seperate baskets with fish and potatoes are lowered in. Once cooked, a immisable solvent, something whose SG is lower than water, is added. This causes the kettle to boil over and removes the fish oil from the top.
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GigE cameras innovations, small footprint, high read rate
Basler is introducing a set of ultra-fast, high resolution ace models with a footprint of only 29 mm x 29 mm. These cameras use the new 2 and 4 megapixel resolution CMOS sensors from CMOSIS, which reach up to 340 and 180 frames per second respectively. With a global shutter and a Camera Link interface, this new set of ace camera models purportedly expands the frontiers for a wide range of throughput orientated applications.
Basler will introduce aviator area scan camera models with a GigE interface, Kodak's latest CCD sensor generation, and resolutions of 1, 2 (4:3 and HDTV), and 4 megapixels and over 100 frames per second.
Basler also offers the scout2 GigE camera family with Power over Ethernet (PoE) and a novel color image enhancement concept with advanced color features. Basler scout2 cameras are primarily equipped with monochrome and color Sony CCD sensors that have resolutions from VGA to 2 megapixels and image capture rates up to 120 frames per second.
At the Automate 2011 show in March, Basler will exhibit its extensive area and line scan camera portfolio and will demonstrate what it calls "ongoing technology and price leadership in the GigE camera segment." Highlights will be the latest ace, aviator, and scout2 area scan camera models that combine great image quality, speed, and many useful features with very attractive pricing.
Basler Vision Technologies
– Edited by Gust Gianos, CFE Media, Control Engineering, www.controleng.com


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