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- Guangzhou Aier Inflatable Co., Ltd.
- China Manufacturer with main products:Bouncer ,Slides ,water park ,Tents ,water balls
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2017 bouncer castle with slide/dancing on ice girls theme inflatable castle
- USD $1 - $2 / Piece |Get Latest Price
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|Other, PVC, 0.55mm PVCwith SGS
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1. Big Factory: give you more confidence. (quality & delivery time)
Pls see the right side, here is the bouncers & slides working areas.
1 worker can finish at least 1 product every day.
Pls see the left side, here is the water games working area.
You can see that water balls; zorb balls are most famous in the market.
Yes, here is our automatic cutting machine. It is neater and faster than workers.
And all of our material is Plato 0.55mm PVC tarpaulin.
Plato PVC Company is the best material company.
This part is our blowers keeping. We use Huawei Brand.
They are high quality and responsible. So you do not need to worry about the quality and problem
Firstly, pls notice the 0.55mm PVC inside liner. This is our unified standard for every product. It will make the quality much better and safer for kids.
Secondly, pls see the wind deflector inside the front pad step. This will make the kids safe when they climb on that small step.
Thirdly, pls notice the straps. They are strengthened with 4 layers stitching.
You must look at this page, you will know more information about Aier product and produce line. You will be more confident to cooperate with us
Best material is very important for the inlfatable games. Our all inflatable bounce are made by high durability fire-retardant 18OZ Tarpaulin, which has 3 layers as you can see from left picture, double coated side with a strong net inside. The flame retardant meet BS7837.
Our sewing tech is double stitching with fourfold stitching at bottom stress point. Double stitching inside(left pic) and double stitching outside ( right pic) to make sure the inflatables are strong enough.
DOUBLE STITCHING detail
We make strong zipper at bottom of each inflatable. Zippers can help you deflate the inflatable more quickly. Above the zipper, there is a zipper cover, which is help to disperse the zipper's stress.
At the bottom joint and each corner. So when the kids bounce on the games, you do not need to worry about the safety at all. As the bottom can bear the kids no matter how they play on the games.
Each product will have thick D rings or circle rings to fix the inflatable. It makes the inflatable steady enough.
For the safety, we make safe flap inside the air tube, when the electricity is cut off and make the blower off suddenly he flap will help to stop the air let out too quickly. So the kids can have enough time to leave the inflatable.
Contact Us
- Guangzhou Aier Inflatable Co., Ltd.
- ContactCan Chen
- Phone86-20-39269818,13928860956
- AddressRoom 405, Tower B, Hanji Square, No. 2, Hanji Avenue, Dalong Street, Panyu District
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July 19, 2013
By JIM DRAKE Hood River News
To this day, guitarist Pat Travers can point to the one event that made him say "I want to be a guitar player." "When I was 9 years old, I lived in northern Ontario, and I remember it was in February, the Ed Sullivan Show was a big thing every Sunday, and of course, the Beatles were on TV. After seeing them do that performance — maybe it was just an instinct — but I really liked the fact that there were these four guys that really seemed to be controlling what they were doing and it really had a magical effect on me. It dominated my thoughts from then to now," Travers said.
Travers, 59, still feels that televised performance set his personal music bar "very high" and over the course of 30 plus studio albums, he still strives for that quality and energy that influenced his musical career.
"I got my first record deal in 1976, and I've just released this new one called "Can Do." It seems to have the energy and the stuff that was cool in the late '70s and early '80s when I was really at the top of my game, but we've got a much more modern production and just a real lot of great songs. I'm real happy with the way I've progressed with my career. I think my songwriting has gotten so much better, and the fact that I constantly listened to stuff like the Beatles throughout my whole life, I suppose that after all this time, I'm starting to get good at it."
Travers recently took some time to discuss his new record from his home in Florida. When asked how he felt the record compared to his earlier efforts, the guitarist said that energy and spontaneity is key to getting the sound he's after.
"Something I've always done and always had a knack for is to have really good spontaneous energy. My best recordings have been when I'm able to capture that. Now as I've gotten more experienced, I know how to sort of 'turn that on' in the studio, as much as I would live, and it translates. I think that someone who would listen to this album, who had never heard me before, and went back and listened to my very first album, especially if they had it in context, would find a lot of similarities."
In making studio albums over the years, Travers learned that allowing for more recording time and minimizing distractions from record company executives greatly helped the process of getting a product that sounded good.
"On the 'Can-Do' album, I took about eight months to record the whole thing, although I was touring at the same time as well. The tour allowed me not to have to work on 12 songs at once, I could just work on two or three, then go do a couple of weeks touring and come back and have a fresh perspective, and actually have some objective ears again. Sometimes, when you're in the studio, just the number of repetitions makes you wonder what the heck you're listening to anymore," Travers said.
"So it's good to get away from recording for awhile and then get back to it with fresh ears, to correct something, or reject something, or be happy that I got it right in the first place." The Pat Travers band will play the Columbia Gorge Hotel on Sunday, July 21, to kick off the Sounds of Summer Concert Series. Traveling out to the Pacific Northwest has always been on the band's schedule, even since the early days.
"The Portland area has always been huge for me, even going back to 1978, when I first came through there. I lived in England for a few years before — that's when I first got my recording going. But I moved to the U.S. in 1978 and did a lot of touring, and Oregon and the Pacific Northwest is a real nice place for me to go. I really enjoy going there."
Travers said that social media has become an important part of figuring out what songs to play for an upcoming show. "Since my new record came out earlier this month, we're absolutely going to do some new songs, and I've got 33 albums to choose from. But I'm also a big Facebook guy, and we've got lots of fans, and they tell me what they like to hear, so we try to put requested songs in the set. We also have a heavy blues thing going on as well, and that really seems to keep the crowd interested."
On the new album Travers said his songs are "fairly autobiographical," and the lyrics reflect the difficult economy of recent times, which he knows has been difficult for a lot of people. "These haven't been boom years, and a lot of people had to take many, many steps back from where they were, and they wonder if they're ever going to be able to step forward again. I try to reflect that on my new album." Another huge influence is Travers' wife, Monica. "Whenever I get stuck, I just think of her and usually I can finish the song," Travers said. "I'm not ashamed of that, because Paul McCartney made a living out of writing songs about his wife."
Travers described the feeling of elation in songwriting when he's "coming up with stuff, painlessly, without having to think about it." But sometimes, the creative process is hampered, and he finds himself just going through "all the stuff you've got stored away on file, kind of like a Rolodex — it's not like you're coming up with anything new. You're just kind of grabbing out of that Rolodex, and I hate that feeling."
Over the last couple of years Travers has integrated some non-musical activities to help balance a life of touring and recording.
"I do karate, and there's all sorts of forms that you have to do, and they're very prescribed and you have to do them in a specific way. When you get it right, it's almost the same thing as when you're doing music; you get this muscle memory, and you're not really thinking, you're just doing. And I think that happens with anything creative, even if it's not artistic," Travers said. "Karate has definitely helped to give strength to my voice and my fingers, and I'm really thankful for that," he said.
Strengthening his voice reminded Travers of a odd occurrence that happened in 2011. "For a long time, I did all the backing vocals on my albums, all the high vocal parts, and I had this very high falsetto voice. Over time, due to mistreating myself, not getting enough sleep and everything else for years and years, my voice disappeared and I wasn't able to do that anymore. Suddenly, just before Christmas of 2011, my wife and I were driving in the car and a song came on the radio that had a high vocal part, and I sang along with it, and all of a sudden my voice came back. That gave me a lot more confidence, but to this day I can't explain what happened."
It's ironic that with over 30 studio albums and years of constant touring, Pat Travers remains under the radar in today's commercial music scene. Travers acknowledges this fact and describes his experience in the music business when his band was "inches away" from the success of some of his contemporary acts.
"By 1980, each album I did progressively sold more and more, and we started playing bigger and bigger places, and the curve was always going up. And it just seemed like we were inches away from that next step of being famous. My contemporaries at the time were bands like Foghat and Ted Nugent.
And then it all fell apart, as it does often times in rock and roll, people just kind of lost their focus, and it wasn't a team anymore. Everybody was an individual, there was a lot of dissention, and of course my manager, who was in control of just about everything, basically lost his mind, too. So the whole thing was like smoke in a bottle, and once it came out, there was no way to get it back, and we kinda lost an opportunity there," Travers said.
The desire to get to that "next level" has been a focus of Travers' music career. "You ask me how I keep going on after all that, and I guess the simple answer is this is the only thing I really know how to do. I've always felt that I still won't be happy until I have that 'next level' which would be to get out of the 'also-rans' and be at the top tier. We'll see if that happens, and I feel confident that it can."
Travers recalled a winter tour in 1978 opening for the progressive rock band Rush as a bonding experience for him and his band.
"It was our first major U.S. tour, and at the time, even though Rush could sell quite a few records and sell out the shows — up to 17,000 people every night, they weren't getting any radio play. Plus, the music press was poison, they just hated them. They didn't have the recognition they had now, they were just a cult band, really.
"The guys were great to hang with, at the time we had a three piece band and they were a three-piece band, so we had kind of an affinity for each other. I remember we got a day off, and we were all in the same hotel. Geddy (Lee) was hanging out in my room and he whipped out a cassette and said 'here's some rough mixes of some of our new stuff,' and he played "Tom Sawyer." And I'm going, "Guess what, you've got a radio hit now! You guys are gonna be huge!" But he didn't believe me. And of course, they went on to have a multi-mega hit with that song."
For the last ten years or so, Travers has been using modern Paul Reed Smith electric guitars for his shows. When asked if he still possessed any of his vintage guitar gear, Travers said he didn't, but he described how he's trying to make his new gear look older.
"No, I sure don't, I wish I did, because for sentimental reasons it would be nice to have all those old guitars and stuff. I have quite a few really, really nice guitars, most of them are Paul Reed Smith, they're beautiful instruments, but I try to get mine to look a little uglier! (laughs) I've got this beautiful charcoal black guitar with a maple top, but it's hard to see the wood grain on the top, so I put it out here on a stand in the sun and rub isopropyl alcohol on it and try to beat up that plastic coating so it'll start to get some character. But really, they're wonderful sounding and playing guitars."
After the Hood River show Travers heads to Las Vegas for a couple of weeks with Edgar Winter and Rick Derringer. Then, in October, his touring band is off to the U.K., followed by a tour in Europe. Travers said that the European audiences seem to be getting a broader demographic than here in the U.S.
"I do remember we were playing in Holland, and there was a group of 19-20-year- olds that showed up at the meet and greet after the show. I said, 'Hey, what are you guys doing here?' and they said they like to get out and find new musical influences.
"And I thought that was really cool because that sounds like something I would have done when I was young. I didn't care who was on stage, I just wanted to see people play an instrument. It didn't matter what kind of music they were playing, you know, I just wanted to learn."
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Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling visits campus
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia William T. Bolling holds the second highest political office in Virginia, presiding over the state senate and standing ready to succeed Gov. Timothy M. Kaine in an emergency.
On Wednesday, Bolling spoke to more than 800 rising high school seniors gathered in the Vines Center for the 66th annual American Legion Boys State of Virginia. Held at Liberty University for the past 19 years, the program teaches young men about state and local government.
"You're only limited by your dreams, your hard work and your ambition," Bolling told the aspiring leaders.
Bolling, a Republican, said he will seek reelection in 2009.
He is one of several dignitaries participating in this year's Boys State event. Kaine spoke on Monday, and Virginia's Attorney General, Robert McDonnell, is expected to speak on Friday.
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1. 'Tis sweet to sing the matchless loveOf Him who left his home aboveAnd came to earth--oh, wondrous plan--To suffer, bleed, and die for man!
2. 'Tis good to meet each Sabbath dayAnd, in his own appointed way,Partake the emblems of his death,And thus renew our love and faith.
3. Oh, blessed hour! communion sweet!When children, friends, and teachers meetAnd, in remembrance of his grace,Unite in sweetest songs of praise.
4. For Jesus died on Calvary!That all thru him might ransomed be.Then sing hosannas to his name;Let heav'n and earth his love proclaim.
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Cordless tools have been stepping it up. Farmers are recognizing how convenient portable tools can be on the farm, and cordless tool technology has advanced in recent years to match the performance of some corded tools. In the past year alone, hundreds of new cordless tools have come to market from the big players: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Porter-Cable, Makita, Black and Decker, Hilti, Ryobi and others. So just what technology is fueling this new generation of cordless tools?
We spoke with Wil Granger, Group Product Manager, Porter-Cable, to get the details on how the tools have changed in recent years and where the market is headed in the future.
Recent tech change
Granger says that user demand for more power has been driving innovation in cordless tool design in recent years. One big change lies in the motor technology as they have transitioned from canned to frameless and now brushless motors.
A second change is in the transmissions.
"When we go out and talk to users and they "define performance," what they always tell us is they want to be able to get the job done faster," says Granger. "The transmissions have to be able to catch up with the motors."
And because of this, the rpm rates have increased. Low speeds on a cordless tool used to range from 250 to 300 rpm and now range from 450 to 500 rpm. The same thing has happened for high speeds, which used to range from 1200 to 1300 rpm and now users will find between 1700 and 2000 rpm. As the motors have improved in performance, the transmissions have kept up as well.
The electronics in cordless tools have also been a major point of innovation in the industry.
"Five years ago, if you looked at what made up a tool, it was a very mechanical tool, meaning that the power came out of the battery, went through a switch, through the motor, through the transmission and out of the chuck. So it was a truly mechanical tool in nature," explains Granger. "What you see now is a lot of electronics in these tools, talking between the battery and the tool, and it's really optimizing performance throughout the tool because it knows the limits of the motor and the transmission."
In addition to user demand for more power, Granger says they also are demanding longer runtime. So battery performance is key in meeting those demands.
"If you look at five years ago, a 1.3 or 1.5 amp-hour battery was pretty much the ceiling of where you were at," says Granger. "Now you see most manufacturers moving to a 2 amp-hour on a compact battery and on a large battery you're going from 2.6 amp-hours to 3 and now to 4 amp-hours."
And the industry is bringing more categories of tools to cordless because of the power of these batteries. Drills and impact drivers were some of the first to go cordless, but now tools such as cut-off tools, grinders, reciprocating saws and circular saws are moving to cordless.
Ergonomics important, too
Granger emphasized that cordless tools overall continue to get smaller and easier to handle.
"The biggest driver from an ergonomic standpoint would be the battery packs -- going from NiCad to lithium -- so you have smaller, lighter tools, which the users are demanding now," says Granger.
"There's actually 33 different parts to your hand, and what we try to do is maximize each individual part of your hand's grips, and the user instantly recognizes it," he says.
Where is the market headed?
Granger explains that the cordless and corded markets in the U.S. today are about equal in size, even though most people think that cordless is much larger. But he forecasts healthy growth within the cordless market over the next few years.
"I would say we're going to see 5-10% growth each year over the next couple years, and this is driven by innovation and by more power and smaller sizes," Granger says.
In addition to size, another improvement Granger predicts is in the available charging solutions.
"Typically today, you have a charger that's plugged into the wall or to your vehicle, and I think you're going to see more charging solutions coming out such as a hot pad where you put your battery on it [to charge]," Granger says.
Brushless motor technology will also advance and sustain the cordless market in coming years, according to Granger.
"Smart tool?"
Using the term "smart tool," Granger explained that electronics have improved cordless tools dramatically, with the ability for the tool and the battery to "talk to each other" and monitor the tool's performance.
"We're not quite there where we have a truly electronically controlled tool, but I think that it [the electronic component] does definitely maximize these tools," he says.
And while it takes more time for advancements in the electronics within cordless tools to come to market, there's no doubt that they will become smarter and more efficient in the coming years. But the combination of the technology behind the motors, transmission and electronics is key in driving the innovation forward.
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mShred wrote:I like where you're getting at with this post. But I could just see people flaming you about it. Either way, I could tell you to take your own advice and look like a douche bag. But I won't do that. Rather than flaming everyone else, try focusing more on getting your shizz done, in the long run that's essentially what matters.
Szayel wrote:mShred wrote:I like where you're getting at with this post. But I could just see people flaming you about it.
I'm just pointing out the fact that people tend to brag about their accomplishments like the world deserves to know. If people want to flame me about it, frankly I don't care.
Szayel wrote:What's up with the "OMG, this mission was so easy ;D"? Yeah, you may have thought it was the easiest mission in the world, but if that is the case go to the harder ones. I'm not saying you shouldn't be happy you beat it easily, but it really is annoying to sit there and brag about it on the forums when you could spend your time making a, I don't know, useful post?
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Detailed within a press release from the office of New Jersey governor Chris Christie, the New Jersey Department of State has enacted a new directive that offers the ability to vote electronically to New Jersey registered voters that had to relocate due to the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. In addition to making it easier to vote for Sandy victims, this new directive also gives emergency relief workers the opportunity to vote without have to make a trip back to their home area of New Jersey. In addition to voting by email, sending a fax is also a valid method of voting for New Jersey registered voters.
When asked about electronic voting, New Jersey Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno stated "This has been an extraordinary storm that has created unthinkable destruction across our state and we know many people have questions about how and where to cast their vote in Tuesday's election."
Guadagno continued "To help alleviate pressure on polling places, we encourage voters to either use electronic voting or the extended hours at county offices to cast their vote. Despite the widespread damage Hurricane Sandy has caused, New Jersey is committed to working through the enormous obstacles before us to hold an open and transparent election befitting our state and the resiliency of its citizens."
In order to vote by email, New Jersey registered voters must first send an application to their county clerk over email or fax. This is the same application that's used for voting by mail. After the clerk approves the application, the voter is sent a ballot by fax or email depending on the preference of the applicant. The registered voter can then complete the electronic ballet and return it to the county clerk. All ballots must be received by November 6 at 8 p.m. Eastern time. Due to the impact on delivery times around the state, the deadline for county clerks to receive mail-in ballots has been extended to November 19. However, all mail-in ballots have to be postmarked by November 5.
According to the Anchorage Daily News, registered voters in Alaska also have the ability to vote over email or fax. Launched during September 2012, this system was put in place to help members of the military stationed overseas vote without having to mail-in an actual ballot. However, it's also ideal for Alaskans living in remote areas of the state.
Similar to New Jersey, Alaska's registered voters first have to apply to the electronic voting program through the Alaska Division of Elections. Within 48 hours of the application submission, the Alaska Division of Elections sends out the electronics ballot. The voter can return the completed ballot immediately or wait up until the day of the election.
Depending on the state, state law may allow extended voting hours in areas hit by Hurricane Sandy. Detailed in Time, Thomas Connolly of the New York State Board of Elections stated "We did go through something similar last year with Irene, happened right before Primary Day. We did have to move some poll sites and do emergency ballots, but we still pulled off election day. The worst case scenario is covered by New York state law. If we get less than 25% turnout in any area, we will add an additional day of voting."
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Warhead wrote:my head burns with War.
Carda wrote:I'm a regular at a local gaming store that focuses on tabletop RPGs, CCGs, and miniture strategy games ranging from ____Clix (fill in the blank, they have pretty much all the different ones) to Warhammer and such. They have special gaming tables set up that provide sufficient room for not only card games, but full-scale 40K battles and the like.
So naturally, I started thinking: "I wonder if I could generate interest in a BrikWars League?"
Of course, such a brilliant idea has some issues that must first be resolved.
Sticking Point #1: These 40K players are the Serious Business type. Full-blown luggage to tote their armies around, tape measures down to the 16th of an inch, etc. I question their openness to a game where the one rule that must be upheld above all else is The Rule Of Fudge.
Sticking Point #2: I know that the best way to play is with The Goal Of Total Annihilation Of All Those Present On The Battlefield, but having other potential scenarios with different goals should help add some variety to things.
Sticking Point #3: How exactly would I go about pitching the idea for a BrikWars League to the shop owners without getting laughed out of the front door?
I welcome any input on the above.
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Rayhawk wrote:"Give him the stick DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK" was a major part of Knights Kingdom development.
Almighty Benny wrote:Probably the best way to get people into it would be to set up a game of Brikwars between you and your friends in the store and let the hardcore guys watch. Get all your best models and make sure the game goes well (ie. lot's of violence and explosions). You might get some bites that way, and if you don't, that's just proof that none of them would have made good BrikWarriors in the first place.
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Mt. Olive, NC- The Cobra Men's tennis team was unable to pick up their first win of the year as they fell to the nationally ranked Trojans of Mt. Olive College. This was the third match of the year in which the Cobra's faced a nationally ranked opponent.
Mt. Olive took command early as they swept all three doubles matches by scores of 8-2, 8-3, and 8-2. In singles, Mt Olive continued to roll as they won all six matches while only dropping one set. Jeremiah Dye (Summerville, SC) had the best showing for the Cobras as he fell in a third set tiebreak by a score of 6-4, 2-6, (5-10).
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Understanding Radiant Energy
Radiant energy is a great source of power. It is present in the form of electromagnetic waves that clash with each other in an electro field. The waves of radiant energy and its radiation is present everywhere but humans cannot see it with their naked eyes.
The electromagnetic waves of radiant energy are of different types and have different wavelengths. One real time example of radiant energy in our lives is the x-ray. If you have visited a hospital and have got an x-ray done on your body, you have used radiant energy.
It is not a new thing as we make use of this energy in our day-to-day lives from speaking on mobile phones to listening to the radio. Radiant energy is present in the environment all time, day or night. It is a constant source of energy, unlike the Sun, wind and water. This means that radiant energy never runs out while supplying power to your house.
So how can we use radiant energy to power our homes or business? This can happen when we use a radiant energy generator to power the appliances. A radiant energy generator can convert the radiant energy, which is available in the form of waves into electricity. It works like solar panels, converting the sun's energy to create power for our homes.
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Radiant Energy From The Sky
Radiant energy is simply energy created from electromagnetic waves. It is also used to describe energy in the areas of heating, lighting, radiometry and solar energy as well as in other fields like telecommunications.
As many people turn to alternative sources of electricity, they consider possibilities such as Radiant energy from the sky. The prospect to Harness the power of radiant energy is attractive to many because it may not only save money on electricity costs but also causes less harm to the environment.
Types of Radiant Energy Generation
Radiant heating from infrared lamps or absorbed from the sun is used in radiant energy generation. When absorbed from sunlight, the energy heats water, which is released through warm elements such as floors, overhead panels and walls so that it heats people and objects rather than the air. Radiant energy can flow through open systems whether they are man-made like a solar energy collector or already found naturally in the planet's atmosphere. This is the energy sources such as sky4energy relies upon to create inexpensive energy for homes.
Sources like Sky 4 Energy help consumers make their own radiant energy generators that are powerful enough to send electricity through a whole house. This system works both day and night and provides energy that is clean, free and virtually unlimited. Furthermore, it is a safe alternative to conventional electricity. Even though these systems are made for the do it yourselfer, they are relatively easy to build so those with no technical skills can build their units with the right tools and instructions. Continue reading
A Radiant Energy Generator You Can Build Yourself To Cut Your Electricity Bills
History of the Radiant Energy Generator
The notion to harness science to create a Radiant energy generator as a source of power to make machines work arose, not surprisingly, from the thinking of Nicola Tesla and was fleshed out to certain extent by Dr. T. Henry Moray, a resident of Utah who began his tinkering as a 9 year old. Moray was an electrical engineer several decades younger than Tesla and actually created a device that seemed to work.
Radiant Energy Theory
The theory upon which both men worked were the existence of otherwise untapped energy potential that existed in cosmic rays emitted by the sun; it could also be called radiant energy. In this theory, the earth's atmosphere separates the positive energy of the rays from the negative potential of the earth. Lightning strikes seem confirm this theory.
Moray expanded upon Tesla's work when he created his device, which was about sixteen inches square and thirty inches long. Using an antenna, transformers and capacitors, Moray stimulated radiant energy oscillations to create an energy flow; it produced fifty kilowatts and the demonstration went on for several days. He was able to light up a large number of bulbs and a flat iron; nobody was able to find a battery or other power source that could otherwise explain this output. This was in the 1920′s. Continue reading
What Is The Sky4Energy Radiant Energy Generator?
It is significant that environmentally friendly and sustainable energy systems similar to Sky4Energy are being developed continuously. The Sky4Energy is actually a set of plans for the harnessing of radiant energy which can then be used in your home for appliances and electronic products. There are various renewable energy generating solutions currently available but the Sky4Energy radiant energy receiver is quite unusual.
We can produce quite large amounts of electrical power from the sun itself using solar power systems. Working with wind generators it is possible to easily capture the power of wind currents from the natural environment practically all day and night.
Utilizing underwater turbines we're able to utilize powerful water currents from the oceans to generate electricity much like wind turbine systems all year round.
What's different about Sky4Energy radiant energy? Continue reading
Tesla Invention Of Radiant Energy
It is no secret that Sir William Crookes was the mastermind behind the discovery of Radiant energy properties. His discovery took place in the year 1875, and since then has prompted others into farther experimentation with solar uses. One scientist Nikola Tesla made some interesting discoveries concerning electrostatic charges and their results. His persistence led to the invention of light that we now call radiant energy. Tesla radiant energy discoveries showed that this type of energy was easily transferable from one place to another. He also proved that light traveled almost the same way as sound does, by sign waves.
Nikola Tesla works with Radiant Energy
His discoveries led him to invent light systems and motors that ran by electricity. This was indeed a time for celebration. However, when 1934 came along, another inventor by the name of Thomas Henry Moray invented a 50,000-watt box that was being powered by radiant energy. Later, Gray would make an even larger discovery, which would lead to the electric motor, which was energized by an 80-horse power radiant energy generator. The system could keep its own batteries powered, while it was still putting out power on the end. With all of these inventions to build upon, in the 1980's Baumann a Switzerland scientist was able to invent a large amount of "Testatika" machines, which was able to run on their own power.
Radiant Energy is Free Energy
Even later, other inventors came along and began to improve, add to, and build upon the start of something amazing. The history of this old but newly found energy has proven to be a remarkable discovery. The ideal of free energy is probably an electric company's worse nightmare. However, none of these inventors could have been as successful as they had been, if it had not been for one inquisitive pioneer. Tesla was a born genius in his time, as his timely discovery in 1882 of a powerful rotating magnetic field proves to be useful, even today. People all over the world are enjoying one of his greatest inventions the AC power source for electric outlet use. He was a man of the past with a vision for the future.
His inventions have been the starting point for wireless remote control, fluorescent light, super-charged engines and more. Thanks to his ingenuity, the world now knows that energy can be transmitted underground from one country or state to another. Tesla spent countless hours testing and proving that radiant energy was just another source of free solar energy.
Solar Eclipses Occuring During 2012
There are two solar eclipses that will occur in 2012 with the first one due to take place on the 20th May. So that is not too far away.
We are going to be writing more about solar energy and radiant energy on this site – it is a fascinating subject and with so much emphasis these days on alternative energy generation in our homes, solar energy and radiant energy are on the top of the list for small DIY projects.
A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, and the Moon fully or partially blocks the Sun. This can happen only during a new moon, when the Sun and the Moon are in conjunction as seen from Earth. In a total eclipse, the disk of the Sun is fully obscured by the Moon. In partial and annular eclipses only part of the Sun is obscured. At least two, and up to five, solar eclipses occur each year; no more than two can be total eclipses.[1][2] Total solar eclipses are nevertheless rare at any particular location because totality exists only along a narrow path on the Earth's surface traced by the Moon's shadow or umbra.
An eclipse is a natural phenomenon. Nevertheless, in ancient times, and in some cultures today, solar eclipses have been attributed to supernatural causes or regarded as bad omens. A total solar eclipse can be frightening to people who are unaware of their astronomical explanation, as the Sun seems to disappear during the day and the sky darkens in a matter of minutes.
As it is dangerous to look directly at the Sun, observers should use special eye protection or indirect viewing techniques. People referred to as eclipse chasers or umbraphiles will travel to remote locations to observe or witness predicted central solar eclipses.
You can read more about the upcoming solar eclipse form the official NASA solar eclipse website here
Sources Of Radiant Energy
Radiant energy is a type of energy that is produced by electromagnetic waves and is measured by integrating radiant flux with time. In simple terms, radiant energy is any form of energy that can be moved from one surface to another without any need for a carrying medium.
The unit of measurement of radiant energy is the joule. This type of energy is most commonly associated with solar energy and radiometry.
The sun is considered the primary radiant energy generator, and energy can be collected using various natural or mad-made collectors. A good example of a natural collector is the atmosphere of the earth.
Main sources of radiant energy
Visible Light
Visible light is the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum that can be seen by the human eye. These waves move in different frequencies, which is the reason for the difference in colors that humans see. The colors are a result of the waves bouncing off nearby surfaces and in the absorption and reflection of light from surfaces. Continue reading


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SILVEIRA, Cristiane Amaro da and ALMEIDA, Jalcione. Technoscience, democracy, and ethical challenges of biotechnology in Brazil.Translated byMarcelo Otto Severo. Sociologias [online]. 2008, vol.4Selected edition, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1517-4522.
The increasing questioning of the evolutionist ideas and the great narratives, the classics that served as support to the studies in the field of social sciences, has led to many different reactions within the academic context. Even though the post-modern trends and theories of the end of history have a right to be in this set of possibilities, no less influential are the proposals for revising the reality in which we live from the point of view of the modern project and its radicalization. It is within this project that Anthony Giddens proposes the prospect of a new ontological security pact, which will be built in a world of abstract systems that need to be reinserted in global dimensions. Discussions concerning new biotechnologies, both worldwide and in Brazil, reveal interesting characteristics of this new moment of human history. The access points that result from the fear of famine and environmental concerns, in this case, do more than reduce the reliability of the expert knowledge; they bring about the reorganization of ethical, social and political implications quite distinct from the "heuristic of fear" proposed by the philosopher Hans Jonas. How do such reorganizations point to new trends in the process of technology management in the light of the recent controversy surrounding the new biotechnologies in Brazil? This is the question that this article intends to discuss.
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TheRedQueen wrote:
Have you looked into or tried BAT? (Behavioral Adjustment Training)
Jazzy1 wrote: and she quickly gets on board with, "Oh look a dog, give me my treat"...giving me her attention just long enough to eat the treat, then she's looking at the other dog again, then get her attention treat, head whip looking at the other dog.
tiva wrote:Vanya, like many reactive dogs, often wants to get closer to the other dog. The problem is: when he greets, he often tips over into reactivity. He hasn't had much chance to greet new dogs since we adopted him 3 years ago, in part because we live in a remote place, in part because my fears of his reactivity, and in part because I haven't found good play partners. He plays far too roughly, except with his familiar dogs.
I didn't try BAT for a long time because it seemed as if it couldn't possibly work, since proximity rather than distance is Vanya's functional reward, and nearly all our practice dog partners are also reactive, so we need to keep distance.
mnp13 wrote:This is when, in my classes, I feel that the dog has started training you. "I'm going to misbehave on purpose so that I get a treat." And when the dog starts to work the system, to me that says that it understands the system. And that's when we introduce a correction into the mix - be it simple ''ah-ah" or "no" or a little tug on the leash.
And yes, I know that's not a "popular" training theory, but
tiva wrote: Liz, can you explain what wonders you and Ginger worked with Inara? On another forum, I was telling Jazzy about the amazing progress Inara has made since you guys started sticking her in the closet (that sounds kinky). You know what I mean: the "sucks to be you" routine.
TheRedQueen wrote:When you say that she's not DA, what exactly do you mean. I know you said that she doesn't want to hurt the other dog(s)...can you explain more, because it wasn't really very clear in your post.
When you say that she's "dominant", what exactly are you referring to, as I'm not clear on that either.
For instance, if she's allowed to get nose to nose with another dog, what does she do?
If she is off leash with another dog around, what does she do?
Have you looked into or tried BAT? (Behavioral Adjustment Training)
Jazzy1 wrote:We have Control Unleashed; and actually took a control Unleashed Class 1 1/2 years ago. The class could have been handled better...6 reactive dogs in a small room...not such a great idea.
We do the "Look at that game" and it will work...to a point. Again, I can't get past the point of needing treats; and sometimes something sets Veronica off - it could be the other dog being reactive, but she will then react and then it's 3 steps backwards and we have to take a few days to build up to the "Look at that". That is usually when I use the CER; and shove treats in her mouth when ever a dog comes in sight; and she quickly gets on board with, "Oh look a dog, give me my treat"...giving me her attention just long enough to eat the treat, then she's looking at the other dog again, then get her attention treat, head whip looking at the other dog. Sometimes she will focus on me for 5 - 15 seconds before looking at the other dog again - but that's because I have a treat in my hand...if I didn't have a treat...I would be screwed.
I know Control Unleashed has some relaxation exercises in it; we may have to re-visit those...but we didn't have allot of luck with them so they got abandoned. I suppose I should re-visit the on-off switch game again too.
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Creating a barrier-free Europe: European Commission seeks better access for 80 million people with disabilities
Most people take it for granted that they can hop on a bus to go shopping, surf the Internet or enjoy a television series. But for the 80 million Europeans with a disability, there may be major obstacles that put these activities out of reach. The European Commission today adopted a new strategy to break down these barriers. The plan outlines how the EU and national governments can empower people with disabilities so they can enjoy their rights. Specific measures over the next decade range from the mutual recognition of national disability cards, the promotion of standardisation to a more targeted use of public procurement and state aid rules. These measures will have substantial societal benefits, but should also produce a knock-on effect on Europe's economy. They could for example enhance the EU market for assisted devices and services, which already today has an estimated annual value of over €30 billion. The Commission will also consider whether to propose a "European Accessibility Act" by 2012 to further develop the Single Market for accessible products and services.
"To fully participate in our society and economy, people with disabilities need to have easier access to public buildings, public transport and to digital services," said Vice-President Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. "A very effective option for achieving this is to develop standards for accessible goods and services at European level and to use public procurement to promote accessible public buildings. Similar measures have been both a societal and an economic success in the United States. We also need to ensure that people do not face additional hurdles when they cross a border: a person with a recognised disability who decides to move to another country should be able to enjoy the same benefits as in his home country, such as a free or reduced-cost public transport. My goal is a truly barrier-free Europe for persons with disabilities by 2020."
One in six people in the European Union – around 80 million – have a disability that ranges from mild to severe. Over one third of people aged over 75 have disabilities that restrict them to some extent. These numbers are set to rise as the EU population grows progressively older. Most of these people are all too often prevented from fully participating in society and the economy because of physical or other barriers, as well as discrimination.
Breaking down barriers is not only a societal task, but it can also create new market opportunities. A study by the UK's Royal National Institute of the Blind showed that a £35 000 investment by a supermarket chain in making their website accessible brought in additional revenue of over £13 million a year. In Germany, a study found that more accessible facilities would increase travel by persons with disabilities, yielding between €620 million and €1.9 billion in additional turnover for the German tourism industry.
Against this background, the strategy presented today by the Commission marks a renewal of the EU's commitment to improve the situation of Europeans with disabilities. It complements and supports action by the Member States which have the main responsibility in disability policies.
The EU strategy focuses on empowering people with disabilities to enjoy their rights on an equal basis with others and on removing obstacles in everyday life. The main actions are:
The strategy includes a list of concrete actions and a timetable. The Commission will regularly report on the plan's achievements and progress complying with its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD) which it has signed.
The EU Charter of Fundamental Rights says that the "Union recognises and respects the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community." In addition, the EU and all its 27 Member States, have already committed to creating a barrier-free Europe by signing the UNCRPD.
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Police: Woman stole money from mom, hid it in body cavity
Police: Woman stole money from mom, hid it in body cavity
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
A woman is charged after police said she stole money from her mother and hid it in a body cavity.
According to the arrest report, 26-year-old Mindy Bullock stole $2,800 from her mother's purse while visiting the business her mother owns.
Police said that while Bullock's mother was assisting a customer, Bullock took the cash and concealed it in a body cavity.
A relative and friend of Bullock's confirmed that she had a large sum of money.
When confronted, police said Bullock locked herself in a bedroom and attempted to harm herself.
Police took Bullock into custody.
She reportedly has a drug problem and has stolen money before.
Bullock is charged with theft by unlawful taking.


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Wyland's Art Studio "Sea Turtle Silhouette" Discover Wyland's techniques to create simple shapes and forms from the undersea world.G
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Piano Guy Host Scott Houston and five-time Grammy nominee, David Benoit, show viewers how to play Horace Silver's "Song For My Father." Guest pianists name and discuss their biggest musical influences. Bobby Floyd performs "Honeysuckle Rose. D
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NOVA "Extreme Cave Diving" Cave diver and environmental anthropologist Kenny Broad heads an interdisciplinary team of climatologists, paleontologists and anthropologists into underwater caves, or blue holes, formed during the last ice age. Broad is investigating the hidden history of Earth's climate as revealed by finds in this "alternate universe."G
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NOVA "Extreme Cave Diving" Cave diver and environmental anthropologist Kenny Broad heads an interdisciplinary team of climatologists, paleontologists and anthropologists into underwater caves, or blue holes, formed during the last ice age. Broad is investigating the hidden history of Earth's climate as revealed by finds in this "alternate universe."G
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Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Hot Planet - Cold Comfort" Alda learns about global warming and what could happen if the great Atlantic Conveyor shuts down. He also slogs through melting permafrost to survey drowning forests in Alaska.G
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Beneath The Surface: An Earthfix Special This documentary looks at the unseen dangers and their impacts on the Northwest's fisheries, marine life and tribal communities. Topics include a look at toxic storm water runoff that flows into Puget Sound, how "ocean acidification" is adversely affecting Washington state's shellfish industry, and how Native American tribes are addressing depleted wild salmon runs.G
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Scientific American Frontiers "Superpeople" Imagine someone holding his breath for seven-and-a-half minutes or memorizing a series of 500 random numbers. From extreme deep diving and extraordinary memory feats to prolonged space travel, people are pushing themselves to the limits of human performance. In this episode, Alda visits with former NASA/Mir astronaut and record- setting space traveler Jerry Linenger, goes head-to-head with competitors in a national memory contest and meets a group of champion deep-divers who will leave viewers breathless. D
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Going Blind GOING BLIND is a unique documentary film that increases public awareness of sight loss and low vision issues profoundly affecting the lives of more and more people around the world by Peabody Award winning director Joseph Lovett. Director Joseph Lovett has glaucoma, a disease that robs 4.5 million people worldwide of their vision. After years of slowly losing his sight, Joe decides to take action: to investigate how people all over the country respond to vision-loss. D
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NOVA "Extreme Cave Diving" Cave diver and environmental anthropologist Kenny Broad heads an interdisciplinary team of climatologists, paleontologists and anthropologists into underwater caves, or blue holes, formed during the last ice age. Broad is investigating the hidden history of Earth's climate as revealed by finds in this "alternate universe."G
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Alan Alda in Scientific American Frontiers "Hot Planet - Cold Comfort" Alda learns about global warming and what could happen if the great Atlantic Conveyor shuts down. He also slogs through melting permafrost to survey drowning forests in Alaska.G


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Today I'm testing Unreal candy with a few of my friends. You're probably wondering what is Unreal?
UNREAL™ exists because a thirteen year old boy asked one Halloween why candy needs to be so unhealthy.
After an argument with his father, he did a bit of research only to find that candy is filled with bad things like hydrogenated oils and artificial colors and flavors. And what's worse, he found out that those ingredients don't make candy taste better, they simply make it cheaper to produce.
Nicky believed that candy without the junk could be made and that it would taste better. And he and his father and brother decided to prove it.
And they did.
UNREAL™ provides many of the great flavor combinations we love in our treats, but without the corn syrup,without the partially hydrogenated oils, without the GMOs, without the artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives, and with 40% less sugar per serving on average. The key ingredients are responsibly sourced, and the candy is available in the stores we all shop, at a price point we can all afford.
Why I'm UNJUNKING with UNREAL?
I'm a grandmother to an eight year old boy who loves candy, but I don't want him to have all the unnatural ingredients, so when I was approached to host an UNJUNK with UNREAL party I jumped at the chance. Another reason I am UNJUNKING with UNREAL is my husband was recently diagnosed with Type II diabetes.
UNREAL candy is delicious, it's junk free which is a big A+ in my book. Today as part of spreading the word about UNJUNKING Halloween with @GetUnreal I'm hosting a party. I am sharing UNREAL with moms and grandmothers.
I had a blind taste test with the goodies I received which included: candy coated chocolates, peanut butter cups, chocolate caramel nougat bars,chocolate caramel peanut nougat bars and candy coated chocolate with peanuts.
What they had to say:
"Great candy!" Ashley B.
"I can't tell the difference." April G.
The praises went on and on for UNREAL.
To learn more about UNREAL check out their FB page , twitter or join the UNREAL™ Nation.
When sharing on twitter use hashtag #GetUnreal.
Disclosure: I received five boxes of UNREAL candy to share with friends and monetary compensation for hosting an UNJUNK Halloween with @GetUnreal party from Global Influence and resourceful mommy media.
HAPPY UNJUNKED HALLOWEEN! Pick up your favorite Unreal Candy Unjunked at CVS to share with your ghosts and goblins this Halloween.


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This tangy Orange pie recipe is a great dessert in the summertime.
- 2 small or 1 large can of mandarin oranges (you can use fresh oranges also)
- 1 large package of vanilla pudding
- 1 (8-inch) graham cracker pie crust
- Drain mandarin oranges (or fresh oranges) for 1 hour and set aside.
- Then, cut up the oranges into small pieces. Let the oranges drain again for 1/2 hour.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mix the vanilla pudding according to directions on the package.
- Add the oranges to the pudding and mix together.
- After the batter is completely mixed, put the pie mix into the graham cracker pie crust. Sprinkle crushed nuts or coconut on top. Put in refrigerator for 2 – 3 hours to chill. Cut and serve cold.


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Our first dreambikes auction is over, but that only means that it's time to start bidding on the second set of one-of-a-kind mountain bikes put together by the team at crankbrothers! You could win the mountain bike of your dreams and, at the same time, provide needed funds for Hans Rey's Wheels4Life charity. All of the dreambikes auction proceeds go straight to Wheels4Life, which is making a difference in communities around the globe by donating bikes to deserving individuals who desperately need a bike to access health care or to get to work or school.
In our first auction, over $7,000 was raised to support the efforts of Wheels4Life! This is money that goes directly into buying and delivering bikes to those who need them, as administrative costs and overhead are kept as low as possible at Wheels4Life (Hans Rey even pays for all of his charity-related travel expenses out of his own pocket). Keeping the costs down to a minimum allows Wheels4Life to buy and distribute even more bikes and to change more lives in return.
To create the dreambikes, Crankbrothers partnered with premiere frame builders Ibis, Titus, Focus and Tomac, and component and accessories makers SRAM, Rock Shox, Avid, Fizik and Continental Tires to create a stable of impeccably equipped, one-of-a-kind dream bikes that were displayed at cycling events across the western U.S. and Europe.
Up for bid in this second dreambikes auction are a size large Titus FTM Carbon and this stealthy size XL Tomac Carbide XC:
The legendary Johhny T and the gang at Tomac Mountain Bikes certainly know a thing or two about designing high-performance XC rigs. Take the Tomac Carbide XC, for example. This dual-sprung racer is super stiff, exceptionally lightweight and remarkably plush for a bike that handles as intuitively and responsively as any hardtail. And if that's not enough to peg your "gotta have" needle into the red zone, permit us to point out that the lithe and-sexy naked carbon frame of the dreambikes edition Carbide XC is complemented by a tasty mix of crankbrothers and SRAM components that will not only fuel your growing bike lust, but fully legitimize it.
Be sure to check out the rest of the dreambikes, and the upcoming auction schedule, on our website right now. You'll definitely want at least one of these bikes!
So what are you waiting for… don't miss your chance to bid on a bike & change a life!


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For environmentalists, population has long been a problem. Many of the things we do wouldn't cause so much trouble if there weren't so many of us. It's why I wrote a book some years ago called "Maybe One: An Argument for Smaller Families." Heck, it's why I had only one child.
And many of us, I think, long viewed immigration through the lens of population; it was another part of the math problem. I've always thought we could afford historical levels of immigration, but I understood why some other environmentalists wanted tougher restrictions. More Americans would mean more people making use of the same piece of land, a piece that was already pretty hard-used.
In recent years, though, the math problem has come to look very different to me. It's one reason I feel it's urgent that we get real immigration reform, allowing millions to step out of the shadows and on to a broad path toward citizenship. It will help, not hurt, our environmental efforts, and potentially in deep and powerful ways.
One thing that's changed is the nature of the ecological problem. Now that global warming is arguably the greatest danger we face, it matters a lot less where people live. Carbon dioxide mixes easily in the atmosphere. It makes no difference whether it comes from Puerto Vallarta or Portland.


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Andis EasyClip Combo Kit For Complete Pet Grooming At Home
Description: Andis Company has introduced EasyClip Combo Kit, a 12-piece clipper kit perfect for complete pet grooming at home. The powerful clipper cuts through dry, damp or wet fur, but is extremely quiet, so pets stay calm. The cordless trimmer is essential for touchups and for trimming around the eyes, nose, ears, and paws. Add attachment combs, a blade guard, blade oil, and a DVD with pet trimming tips for all the essentials to groom your pet at home. With its detachable blade, changing and cleaning blades on the EasyClip clipper is simple. Designed to last for years, the clipper is maintenance free and requires no oil or greasing of internal parts. The clipper is ergonomically engineered to feel smaller and lighter in the hand. The motor runs so cool that there's no need for fans and air vents, which can become clogged with fur. Also included in the kit are six attachment combs, which are numbered and provide a range of choices when selecting fur length: 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", and 1". A blade guard protects the blade while it's stored, and lubricating blade oil is provided to clean the blade between uses. Everything tucks away for storage in a soft zippered case. The tools come with a one year warranty.
Price: $100.00


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McGee is on the cusp of several milestones in his final season as a Bison; with 16 saves, he'll pass Bryan Ayer (2001-03) for third all-time, and needs fewer than 200 minutes to pass J.D. Murphy (2002-05) for most minutes played by a goalie in Lipscomb history.
McGee finished last season on a tear, with a 1.44 GAA over the season's final nine games, not allowing more than two goals and winning six of those matches.
He was at his best in the Atlantic Sun tournament, posting a 1.00 GAA and making an astounding 15 saves on his way to all-tournament honors. He kept the Bisons in it until the very end, when top-seeded ETSU needed a last-second goal in double overtime to finally defeat McGee and the Bisons, 1-0.
Freshman AJ Schlitt will back up McGee in 2011. The Colgate, Wis., native led Germantown (Wis.) High to the school's first-ever conference championship in 2010 on his way to being named all-region.
Friday, the Bisons will kick off the regular season with a home match against Georgia State. The game starts at 3 p.m. on the training field behind Cofer's Chapel Church at the corner of Franklin Pike and Caldwell Lane.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@LUMSoccer) and on Facebook at the Lipscomb University Men's Soccer Team page for more updates on Lipscomb men's soccer.


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Oct. 28, 2007
Babson College Sports Information
BABSON PARK, Mass. - No. 1 Babson College scored twice in the opening half en route to a 4-0 victory over No. 8 MIT in the quarterfinals of the 2007 New England and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) Field Hockey Tournament on Saturday. With their 13th win in their last 14 games, the Beavers improved to 14-6 overall and will now host the NEWMAC Semifinals and Finals next weekend. Meanwhile, the Engineers closed their campaign with a ledger of 4-13.
After neither team scored during the first 20 minutes, Babson netted a pair of goals in a four-minute stretch to take control of the contest. Sarah Fredlund opened the scoring when she converted a feed from sophomore Jess Paladino at the 21:19 mark. Nicole Cemelli quickly extended the Beavers advantage when she scored off an assist from Mikayla Shea at 25:19.
Babson continued to dominate the majority of play in the second half, with Michele Farley providing all of the offense. She raised the Beavers' lead to 3-0 after 2:33 elapsed. Farley then registered her second goal of the frame on a direct shot off a penalty corner with 7:12 remaining in the game. Cemelli picked up her second assist and fourth point of the day on the play, while Annie Pease was also credited with an assist. Ekavali Mishra recorded MIT's only shot on goal in the contest with four minutes remaining, but Emily Cohen turned it away for her lone save of the afternoon.
Alexa Herman finished with seven saves in her final collegiate game for the Engineers.


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Russians Censor Website About Russians Censoring Websites
from the we've-gone-meta dept
I say that because a language art website in Russia that published a bunch of satirical material on how gay people give the Kremlin the censorious heebie-jeebies has been itself censored.
In August, Russian-language art website published two satirical ebooks spoofing Russia's new anti-gay propaganda" laws, Homosexuality for Kids and Lesbianism for Kids. Now, they along with their entire blogging platform, is apparently banned in Russia. The two gay "guidebooks" are full of explicit images and tongue-in-cheek pronouncements like "Sometimes, when you look at another boy, you suddenly feel happy and strange." But as Animal New York points out, "one look through them and you know they're not gay textbooks for children. If you don't, you are silly or tyrannical Kremlin minion."Methinks the Russian government doth protest too much. That aside, here's the lesson for all of you interested in civics: authoritarian regimes suck because they have no sense of humor. When you can't let an art site poke fun at you, you've lost all governing perspective and you should expect the revolution to begin post-haste, because if there's something people won't put up with it's the inability to have a laugh.
Meanwhile, back in the non-hissy-fit world, this censoring by Russia is Streisanding the blocked site to world's attention.
Luckily for Looo.ch, being banned by one of America's geopolitical adversaries is a great way to get blogs to write about you here in the U.S.. So what is looo.ch? It's the online home of New York-based Ukranian artists Anatoli Ulyanov and Natasha Masharova. The site is a raw, intriguing collection of projects, many of which seem to be direct provocations of Russia's overzealous web censors, recently empowered by the blacklist law that allows sites to be blocked if they are deemed to contain "information dangerous for children."Ah, the "for the children" excuse to silence political opponents. And oldie but a goldie, as they say, except that a previously minor website's message is now front and center in the news. Your move, humorless Russian censor-borgs!


text: Boatyards hum with the sound of buffers and sanders in the spring, but usually at this time of year the ritual is that of buttoning up things for the winter. That wasn't the case this weekend for Kristen Wenzel and her 44-foot Morgan, which should be going into the water this week. An accomplished sailor who has raced the Bermuda One-Two – a race from Newport to the island single-handed one direction and with two aboard the other way – Kristen will be sailing the boat to the Bahamas for the winter. The boat –Southern Yankee<– sails out of Wickford but is wintered and hauled for occasions like this at Pleasure Marina in Oakland Beach. (Warwick Beacon photos)


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Penny Fox
- Board Members (Chair Emerita, Board of Trustees)
At Moore: Trustee; elected to Board of Managers in 1991. Chair Emerita, Board of Trustees. Member of: Academic Affairs, Development, Student Life, and Visionary Woman (Co-Chair) Committees.
- BS, Education, University of Pennsylvania. Attended Skidmore College for 2 years.
- Trustee, Philadelphia Museum of Art; Trustee, Pennsylvania Ballet; recent Chair of the Philadelphia Craft Show Committee.


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You may think, "Wait, what? Traffic guards, as in those people who stand at four-ways and crosswalks directing cars and kids just before and after school hours?"
Yes. Them. We have two at my sons' elementary school.
First off, on the corner before one gets to the actual entrance of the school, there is a Grumpy Old Man. He is such a very clearly Grumpy Old Man he deserves caps to express his grumpy old man-ness. He's new this year. I don't like him. I want our scrawny, ball-cap-wearing, three-packs-a-day-smoking guy from last year back. He understood my blasting "We Will Rock You" from my windows as I drove by on Fridays was a sacred thing between myself and sons, and he realized it is totally cool to enjoy a rousing play of "Low Rider" in a minivan that seats seven. Also, he knew what the hell he was doing.
Not the case with Grumpy Old Man. GrOM, for lack of a more sensitive way of saying it, is not only grumpy, but he is wibbly-wobbly without the timey-wimey fun. Now, to be fair, I suspect judging solely on his physique he's recently gone through a necessary and rapidly successful gastric bypass surgery. In other words, I think he's lost quite a lot of weight in a short amount of time, and much of his skin just hasn't enough wibbly-wobbly to catch up, yet. Meanwhile, he cannot direct traffic. Not because of his body, but because he can't seem to get the concept of, "You point in the direction you WANT the cars TO GO." Instead he does a sort of hoppy, skippy, jig step, points in three directions, whistles out his lungs, and tries to glare the oncoming cars and their drivers into submission. We're never sure where he's going with this, and I think we're all just profusely hoping the damage will be minimal when we all pile up because of him.
If GrOM where telling a story, he'd tell it in stops and sprints, all out of order, and with a bullying tendency to beat the reader over the head with plot points. I wouldn't like that story much, would you?
Meanwhile, our other traffic guard is a spry-if-plump older lady who looks like she could eat the Big Bad Wolf for breakfast, until she smiles and then you realize she's just a granny and cookies appear out of nowhere. She stands right in the point of a T where the lines meet, regulating cars coming from the street in front of the school onto the road that winds up into the Car Line (where you drop off and pick up your kids, FYI), and back onto the front street from the Car Line. It takes a bit of finessing the pace. How many cars to let in before you stop them so other cars can get out? What if a car comes from, or needs to go in a different direction? Don't you worry, she's got it. Her movements are precise, distinct, clear. Let in X# of cars, raise hand to indicate stop. Pause to step back two steps, motion for current number of cars in Car Line to exit. Repeat as necessary. Make calculated adjustments for cars coming from the left-hand side of the road (almost all of us come from the right), and for cars wishing to exit right from the Car Line. If the cars were scenes, excepting the "adjustments" cars, which we'll consider plots twists, Spry Granny controls the pace with grace. Scenes flow by smoothly, twists are not slammed into the traffic, but gently, stealthily maneuvered in, and all of it with a stony expression that becomes a sincerely warm smile in the flick of a reflective-striped wrist.
I don't know about you, but I'd much rather be a Spry Granny writer than GrOM.
Personal Note: My cat is named Fable. He thinks he is a dog, or maybe an owlet, and despite his feline anatomy, he loves baths. He seriously tries to sneak into the tub while the boys bathe, and when I take off his collar he KNOWS he's about to get a bath, so he starts mewing at me excitedly.
What My Traffic Guards Have Taught Me About Stories
You may think, "Wait, what? Traffic guards, as in those people who stand at four-ways and crosswalks directing cars and kids just before and after school hours?"