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First up, RandomRabbit writes in with a follow-up question that relates to yesterday's "Dead Men Tell No Tales ... " column:
Jim --
Loved today's article about the "Pirates" water park. What other details do you have about this proposed project for Disney World? Is this what they're going to replace "River Country" with? I can't wait to visit this water park.
You had lots of good articles up on your site this week. Please keep up the great work.
Jim --
Loved today's article about the "Pirates" water park. What other details do you have about this proposed project for Disney World? Is this what they're going to replace "River Country" with? I can't wait to visit this water park.
You had lots of good articles up on your site this week. Please keep up the great work.
Dear RandomRabbit --
Thanks for the kind words regarding the content that we had up on JHM this week. As for additional info on that "Pirates of the Caribbean" Water Adventure Park ... I'm afraid that what you see is what you get. At least for the time being.
To explain: Remember how I mentioned -- in yesterday's article -- that the "Pirates" water park was still in its blue sky phase? Well, "blue sky" is an in-house term that the Imagineers use when they're still knocking an idea around. Still exploring all of the inherent possibilities of a particular proposed project.
That's the current status of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" Water Adventure Park. I'm told that the Mouse House's money guys are very intrigued by the profit potential of this project. But -- that said - - they still want to hold off on approving a final construction budget until they see how "Pirates II" & "III" do at the box office in 2006. If either of these two sequels under-perform (Which -- I know -- seems unlikely. But remember what happened with those two "Matrix" sequels ) ... Well, I think you can understand why Disney might then not want to go forward with a "Pirates" themed water park project.
Mind you, one thing that I CAN tell you with a fair degree of certainty, RandomRabbit, is that this "Pirates" themed water park will NOT be "River Country" 's replacement. Yes, at first glance, it would probably make sense for the Mouse to replace the "old Swimmin' Hole" at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground with something a bit more state-of-the-art. But then you have to understand that WDW's current management has some serious logistical concerns with "River Country." Chief among these being that water park's size as well as its remote location.
To put it bluntly, "River Country" is just too small a site for what the Walt Disney Company wants to do with its "Pirates of the Caribbean" Water Adventure Park. Then -- when you add in the transportation issues ...
"What transportation issues?," you ask. Well, how many of you out there remember how truly difficult it was to get down to "River Country"? How -- even if you were staying on property -- you still had to take a bus on down to Pioneer Hall and then hike all the rest of the way to the "Old Swimmin' Hole." Or -- if you were staying at one of the Magic Kingdom Area Resorts -- you still had to take a boat over to Fort Wilderness and then walk on over to "River Country."
And if you were one of those poor unfortunate slobs who was actually staying off-property who wanted to visit "River Country" ... fuggedaboutit. First you had to park your car in a remote parking lot. THEN you had to board the bus for Pioneer Hall. THEN you had to hike over to the water park.
You see what I'm saying, RandomRabbit? The "River Country" experience wasn't at all like what WDW guests are now used to with "Typhoon Lagoon" and "Blizzard Beach." Where all the bus stops are right up close to the entrance. Where even the day visitors to these WDW water parks have an easy time of it. They just drop their cars in the parking lot and stroll right up to the entrance.
Which is why re-opening "River Country" hasn't really been all that high priority for the Walt Disney Company. The Mouse now thinks of that water park as a fairly problematic project. One where it's really hard to see how the corporation would get a good return on its investment. Were Disney to ever throw a sizable amount of dough at this Fort Wilderness institution for expansion and/or retheming.
Which is why the "Old Swimmin' Hole" remains locked up tight. Every so often, I hear rumors that Disney is thinking of re-opening "River Country" as a water park that's exclusive to guests staying at Wilderness Lodge, the Villas at Wilderness Lodge as well as Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. But then I'm told that just the cost of bringing "River Country" up to current ADA compliance would be fairly considerable. Which is why the redo of this WDW water park remains (seemingly forever) on Disney's bank burner.
Never mind the fact that a "Pirates of the Caribbean" Water Adventure Park doesn't really fit in with Fort Wilderness' America-frontier-of-the-mid-to-late-1800s theming ...
Anyway ... if I were a betting man, RandomRabbit, I'd bet that Disney will follow its old "Blizzard Beach" / "Typhoon Lagoon" battle plan. As in: If the Walt Disney Company actually does decide to build a "Pirates of the Caribbean" Water Adventure Park in Central Florida, that they'd then pick a parcel of land that's just off of an already existing on-property road. That the site that they pick will have plenty of room for a parking lot as well as the attraction's back-of-house areas.
Soooo ... Anyone out there wanna eyeball an aerial map of the Walt Disney World Resort and hazard a guess as to where on property a "Pirates of the Caribbean" Water Adventure Park might fit?
Next up, Neil B. of Watertown, MA. asks:
Jim --
I really enjoyed that "Disney Decade" article that you wrote earlier this week. I was particularly intrigued by all the attractions that were proposed for Disney-MGM that were ultimately never built. Could you someday do a story about some of them? Like that Baby Herman Runaway Buggy Ride. How was that supposed to work?
I really enjoyed that "Disney Decade" article that you wrote earlier this week. I was particularly intrigued by all the attractions that were proposed for Disney-MGM that were ultimately never built. Could you someday do a story about some of them? Like that Baby Herman Runaway Buggy Ride. How was that supposed to work?
Neil B. --
Actually, you picked one of my favorites, Neil. Had it ever made it off the drawing board, "Baby Herman's Runaway Buggy Ride" would have been a whole lot of fun to ride. It's a real shame that -- due to Disney's never-ending battle with Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment over which company actually controlled the rights to the Roger Rabbit characters -- that the Imagineers never actually got the chance to build this particular attraction
"So what would have 'Baby Herman's Runaway Buggy Ride' been like to ride?," you query. Well, picture this: You're on line at Maroon Studios. Where you're supposedly about to get a tour of the set of the new Roger Rabbit / Baby Herman cartoon, "Tummy Trouble."
But -- as you make your way past Baby Herman's trailer -- you can hear that the diminutive star is inside that trailer & he's throwing a tantrum. Baby Herman is saying things like: "That sequence is far too dangerous for a star like me to perform, Raoul. You better go hire some stuntmen to take my place in that scene."
And the next thing you know, this cartoon's frantic director is walking up to you & your party in line, asking you if you'd like to take Baby Herman's place in the picture. To shoot a brief scene for the movie that's perfectly safe. That really shouldn't be any problem at all.
And -- before you really have a chance to think this question over -- you suddenly find yourself in Maroon Studios' wardrobe department. Where you're being fitted for a giant baby bonnet. And the next thing you know, you and three of your close, personal friends are being loaded into an over-sized baby buggy.
Once the lap bar comes down, Raoul shouts "Lights! Camera! Action." And -- with that -- you're suddenly whizzing around the wards of St. Nowhere Hospital, supposedly shooting a stunt sequence for "Tummy Trouble."
Below, you find images from storyboards for this proposed Disney-MGM attraction, which shows your baby buggy bouncing over beds full of patients ...
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... as well as making wild turns in the hospital's corridors, where it feels like you're almost going to fall out of your ride vehicle.
And the best part of "Baby Herman's Runaway Buggy Ride" was that this proposed Disney-MGM attraction was supposed to feature image capture. Which means -- as you exited the ride -- you'd have the opportunity to buy a picture of you & your friends seated in a giant buggy. With all of you wearing baby bonnets.
Yeah, just for the retail opportunities alone, Disney desperately wanted to built this "Baby Herman" attraction as part of the Sunset Boulevard expansion project. But then Steven Spielberg started getting all snippy about what could and could not be done with the Roger Rabbit characters. Which -- in the end -- meant no "Toontown Trolley" simulator ride for Disney-MGM ...
... No "Baby Herman's Runaway Buggy Ride," no "Benny the Cab" ride ... Well, at least for Florida.
Speaking of the "Benny the Cab" ride, let me share a little story about how this attraction was originally supposed to be laid out. Back when Mickey's Toontown actually went by the name "Mickeyland."
Take a close look at this piece of concept art.
Notice that the ride vehicles for the "Benny the Cab" attraction load at ground level, but then -- via a ramp leading to the top floor of Toontown's Powerhouse -- head for the second floor. Where they then stay for the rest of the ride. Which includes a brief outdoor trip across the rooftops before your cab -- via a ramp that takes you from the top floor of the Acme Warehouse back down to ground level -- returns to the off-load area.
Wouldn't that have been fun? To have gone outside in your "Benny the Cab" ride vehicle. Not to mention motoring along on the rooftops of Toontown. But -- as you might expect -- as they began cutting back on the budget for this Disneyland expansion area, some items had to get cut.
So out went the outdoor track section of the "Benny the Cab" ride (as well as the somewhat unique idea of staging most of this attraction so that it played out on Toontown's second floor). Cut too was the "Little Mermaid" dark ride as well as the Mickeyland Opera House. Which was where the Imagineers hoped to present "Muppetvision 3-D" after Orange County residents got so upset about WDI's original proposal. Which was throw our 16th president out of the Main Street Opera House and replace "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" with this new Muppet movie.
Which reminds me. I really should fold this piece of concept art into my "When You Wish Upon a Frog" series over at Laughingplace.com.
And -- speaking of my long form stories -- I got this note from Ryan R. earlier this week concerning my " A Very 'Mary' Christmas" series.:
Please don't make (your) "Mary Poppins" story become the next journey through the "Light Magic" fiasco. That one was started twice and I am still waiting to hear the end. Now, I am waiting desparately for the end of the "Mary Poppins" story and it seems to not be coming soon.
Thanks for the site
Please don't make (your) "Mary Poppins" story become the next journey through the "Light Magic" fiasco. That one was started twice and I am still waiting to hear the end. Now, I am waiting desparately for the end of the "Mary Poppins" story and it seems to not be coming soon.
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Ryan --
You can relax. The end of that "Mary Poppins" story is nigh. Though I should warn you that this series has mutated somewhat.
As longtime JHM readers already know, I know no short stories. So what starts out as just a simple two part story sometimes turns into a three parter or a four parter. Or -- in the case of " A Very 'Mary' Christmas" -- a five part series.
Plus -- given that this series is now going to finish up in January -- my attempt at a Christmas tie-in for these "Mary Poppins" stories just doesn't make any sense anymore. Which is why I retitling the series. It's now going to be called "Mary Poppins: From the Page to the Stage." And the series' new opening installment (which may go up next Tuesday, more likely next Wednesday) will deal with Walt Disney's 22-year long effort to acquire the movie rights to the P.L. Travers books. Part II will be the original Part I of the 'Very 'Mary' Christmas" series. Part III will be a slightly rewritten version of Part II of the original version of this JHM series (Which talked about "The Poet & the Nightingale"). Part IV will deal with the Walt Disney Company's attempt in the late 1980s to get a "Mary Poppins" sequel off the ground. And Part V will talk about Cameron Mackintosh's 19-year struggle to acquire the rights to do a stage musical version of "Mary Poppins."
My goal is to have this whole "Mary Poppins" series buttoned by over the next week or two. So that there will be no loose ends when it comes to my take on the Disney / P.L. Travers / Cameron Mackintosh tale.
But wait! There's more, folks. As this new year got underway just eight days ago, I made a promise to myself: To finish up in '05. As in: All of the other series that I've left abandoned all around the Web? To finally finish them all off.
This means the long-awaited conclusions to my "Tower of Terror" series, my "Light Magic" series, even "When You Wish Upon a Frog" (That one actually kind of frightens me. Given that I figure-- what with trying to cover everything that happened between the Jim Henson Company & the Walt Disney Company from 1990 to today -- that one may need another 15-20 chapters). Not to mention buttoning up my unauthorized Disneyland history book as well as finally getting out that first issue of the JHM newsletter.
My goal is -- by the time December 31, 2005 rolls around -- that I'll go from being Jim Hill, the guy who never quite finishes the stuff he starts, to being Jim Hill, the guy who tells these really-cool-but-sometimes-really-long Disney-related stories.
I won't lie to you, folks. Getting this all done is going to take some time. As well as a lot of work on my part. So I'm afraid that I'm going to have to ask for a little more of your patience. The current plan calls for me to first wrap up the "Poppins" series, then get out the first issue of JHM newsletter, then finish up "Little Magic" (I think). And then -- after that -- the Tower of Terror series & the Muppet stuff. So -- if you can just hang in there a little while longer -- I think the wait will really be worth it.
And -- speaking of waiting -- I know that there are a number of JHM readers who are frantically waiting to hear who won this week's "Monday Mélange" trivia contest. The question was:
Who was the first Disney character to be rendered in CG? And for what film/project was this classic character computer animated?
Who was the first Disney character to be rendered in CG? And for what film/project was this classic character computer animated?
And the answer was: Mickey Mouse, who was rendered in CG back in 1990 for Disney-MGM's "Kermit the Frog presents Muppetvision 3-D."
Given the large number of folks (73!) who entered this week's trivia contest and correctly identified the character and the film, I have randomly selected three winners. They are:
So -- if you gentleman would please send me your address information -- I'd be happy to put those bags of "Just Plain Joe Coffee" in the mail for you.
Curiously, nobody got this week's bonus question. Which was:
What's so ironic about the company that Disney hired to do the computer animation for this film/project?
What's so ironic about the company that Disney hired to do the computer animation for this film/project?
And the answer is: The company that computer-animated Mickey Mouse for "Muppetvision 3-D" was Pacific Data Image, also known as PDI. What's ironic about this whole situation is that PDI would eventually be acquired by Dreamworks SKG. (They're the folks who actually produce all of Dreamworks' computer animated features like "Antz," "Shrek," Shrek II" and "Sharktale.")
So here you have the very first company to render Mickey in CG eventually turning into Disney's direct competitor in the computer animation field. That's kind of ironic, don't you think?
Anyway ... It's been a big week here at JHM. Plus we just had a big snowstorm up here in New Hampshire. So I think I'd best close now and get started shoveling that six inches of "partly cloudy" off my front deck.
"Isn't it going to be unpleasant to have to go outside, Jim," you ask, "and muck around in all that cold and snow?" Nah. I'll just consider it excellent training for next month's trip to Minneapolis. Where I'll be covering Disney's next annual meeting.Yep. You heard right. Disney's next annual meeting is going to be held in Minnesota. On February 11th. Me personally, I figure that the only reason that Eisner chose the Minneapolis Convention Center as the venue for this year's meeting is that the one in Nome, Alaska must have already been booked. Ah, but a little cold & a little distance isn't going to stop JimHillMedia.com from attending this extra-special event. Our current plan is to strap on some snowshoes and mush on out to Minnesota. Where we'll bring you detailed coverage of Bob Iger's coronation ... Er ... I mean "this year's annual meeting."Anyway ... I'll soon be bringing you details about what JHM plans to do once we get out to Minneapolis next month. But -- for now -- just like every other news organization out there that just learned yesterday what Disney had in store for this year's annual meeting, I'm now scrambling to arrange for my plane ticket as well as my hotel accomodations. Hmmn ... I wonder if I can get a direct flight into Minneapolis or if I'm going to have to make a stopover at Lake Wobegon first?Okay. That's enough stalling on my part. I gotta go shovel the deck now. You folks have a great weekend, okay? And we'll all meet here again next week, alright?Later,


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Tar, idyllic place with good infrastructure – about 5 km north of Porec – about 3 km from the sea.
The area is also mainly known for its excellent olive oil.
Near Tar is the peninsula of Lanterna with lush Mediterranean vegetation. On a coastline of almost 10 km you will find beautiful beaches and clean blue sea. Other beaches are found at the mouth of the river Mirna and the bay of Santa Marina.
Culture and entertainment are offered in the village and nearby Novigrad or Porec.
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condō (present infinitive condere, perfect active condidī, supine conditum); third conjugation
- I put together.
- I build, establish; form, fashion; make, construct.
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Tonight, Sheffield electronica duo Animat furnish cult sci-fi Dark Star with a fresh soundtrack as part of the Glasgow Film Festival. We revisit the film's creaky corridors and find its lustre undimmed...
A long time ago on a university campus far, far away, John Carpenter
and Dan O'Bannon started work on a small-scale student flick by the name
of Dark Star. Their budget was shoestring and their progress
slow, piecing together the initial cut over the course of three years.
But with wit, invention and a vital wellspring of filmmaking chutzpah,
the duo worked alchemy. Beach balls became aliens, baking trays were
repurposed as space suits, and an hour-long student film became a
full-length feature with lasting cult appeal. A sharp satire with a
goofy sensibility, Dark Star combines slapstick humour with
Cartesian philosophy; the destruction of planets with the monotony of
long-term isolation; existentialism with gags about toilet paper. It
roughed up the pristine visions of a then freshly popular genre (thanks
to Kubrick's 2001), and launched its creators' careers in the process.
Carpenter and O'Bannon met while enrolled in the University of
Southern California's School of Cinema-Television – by then already
boasting at least one poster-boy alumnus in the form of George Lucas
(whose feature debut THX 1138 was based on an earlier USC short). Both Carpenter and O'Bannon donned multiple creative hats to make Dark Star
a reality: as well as directing and producing, Carpenter provided its
iconic score and co-wrote with O'Bannon; in addition to scripting,
O'Bannon's credits include production design and editing, plus a role in
front of the camera playing Sgt. Pinback. And, as comprehensive
making-of doc Let There Be Light makes clear, the list of
unofficial roles extended further still. With zero ventilation in the
astronauts' helmets (made, as they were, of toys and tape), breathing
was tricky. Therefore, the scene in which Doolittle (Brian Narelle)
teaches phenomenology to a bomb was filmed one line of dialogue at a
time, with O'Bannon on hand to help recuperate wilting actor Brian
Narelle the moment Carpenter called 'cut'. This can-do DIY approach is a
big part of the end result's abundant charm: while you can see the
frayed edges and corner-cutting, it's all the richer for it. The
aforementioned inflatable extra-terrestrial is a case in point:
flagrantly cheap, but endearingly memorable.
Viewed forty years on, Dark Star seems very much a product
of its origins (both in terms of its 70s counter-culture tropes and its
microbudget aesthetic) but it has dated gracefully. Even if it hadn't,
it would retain a prominent place in the chronicles of cinematic sci-fi
by virtue of its progeny alone. Carpenter's subsequent successes need
little elaboration, with the likes of Escape from New York and The Thing
establishing him as a genre titan (even if the crown has since
slipped). The late O'Bannon enjoyed a comparatively less feted career,
but one nonetheless studded with gold: Dark Star's beach-ball chase became the basis for Alien's stalking xenomorph; further script work included the original Total Recall and Tobe Hooper's Invaders from Mars remake; and in 1985 he received his first director's credit, for seminal shocker Return of the Living Dead. Meanwhile, Dark Star's DNA cropped up again and again – from the Millennium Falcon's hyperspace blur to the galactic misadventures aboard Red Dwarf's eponymous mining ship – establishing an enduring legacy for this most unorthodox of space odysseys.
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Mohamed Salah and Liverpool to decide whether star participates at Tokyo 2020
The Olympic football tournament is predominantly an Under-23 competition but each country is permitted to include three overage players.
The final is scheduled for August 8, the same day the new EPL season is due to start.
Egypt's final 18-man squad won't be confirmed until June.
"Salah is one of the top three players in the world and any team hopes to have a player of his capabilities and skills in the squad."
'No decision has been made'
Salah has been a pivotal member of Liverpool's success in recent years, helping his side win the Champions League last season.
He has 14 league goals in the current campaign which has the Reds 22 points clear at the top of the table as it chases its first league title in 30 years.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he hopes to have his full squad available for the next preseason but admitted that may be difficult ahead of a busy international schedule.
In addition to the Olympic Games, players will be participating in Euro 2020 and Copa America during the off season.
"No decision has been made yet. Noting to really say about it but what I have to say to Mo [Salah], I will say it to Mo," Klopp said in a media conference in January.
"The Olympic Games is a wonderful tournament but it would be not so cool. So far there is no decision."
Liverpool's players have been enjoying a two-week midwinter break and the Liverpool boss has been vocal about how many games — both at club and international level — are now in the football calendar.
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A Dimension Vault was technology of Dalek design.
It appeared to have the lower part of a Dalek battle casing with the top part open, with a single, spear shaped device present. The Vault transported people from one world to another.
The Cybermen stole a dimension vault in the Void and used it to return to Earth but were catapulted backwards in time. The Tenth Doctor offered to use it to relocate the Cybermen to a planet where they could live their mechanical lives in peace. They refused, and he was forced to destroy them. He used the device to send the remains of the CyberKing into the Time Vortex, where it would be disintegrated. (TV: The Next Doctor)


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Game Jam Tycoon is a mobile videogame developed in Unity during the DBGA Game Jam in February 2017. The theme was "Living in doubt".
Player has to manage the team doubt and energy to develop a game.
Player can interact with a member of the team to motivate him or to let him rest/eat.


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Soup for the Soul Lunch in Ellsworth
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February 8, 2019 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The United Baptist Church in Ellsworth is hosting "Soup for the Soul" lunch on Friday Feb 8 from 11:30 to 1 pm. All are invited. The church is located at the corner of Hancock and Pine streets. For more information, call 667-8051.


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Brampton Folk Club Concerts
Brampton Folk Club presents a musical evening, backed by a changing lineup of local musicians. Experience an in-the-round fall concert with stories for Canada 150. Drop-In, included with PAMA admission.
Sept. 14 - It's a Beautiful Day
Oct. 12 - Autumn Leaves
Nov. 9 - I will remember you
Dec. 14 - What a Wonderful World


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Gunman Kills 12 Persons Including Police Officer In California Bar Shooting
A gunman killed 12 people, including a police officer, when he opened fire in a country music bar packed with college students in California, officials and witnesses said Thursday.
Police said the gunman was found dead inside the bar on the outskirts of Los Angeles although it was not immediately clear if he was killed by officers or shot himself.
The local sheriff said that around a dozen other people had been injured. He said the motive of the shooting and the identity of the gunman were not yet known.
It was the second mass shooting in America in less than a fortnight.
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Witnesses said that the gunman, who was bearded and wore a black trenchcoat and glasses, threw several smoke grenades inside the Borderline Bar and Grill before he started shooting at around 11:20pm on Wednesday night.
"It's a horrific scene in there. There is blood everywhere," Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean said at a pre-dawn press conference.
"We have no idea if there is a terrorism link to this or not. As you know, these are ongoing investigations and that information will come out as soon as we are able to determine exactly who the suspect was and what motive he might have had for this horrific event."
"Nothing has led me to believe or the FBI there is a terrorism link here. We certainly will look at that option."
Dean said that the dead police officer, who was named as Ron Helus and had been on the force for 29 years, was among the first on the scene.
"They found 11 victims that had been killed," said Dean of the first response unit before detailing that the death of Helus brought the toll to 12, not including the gunman.
Matt Wennerstron, a 20-year-old college student and regular at the bar in the upscale Thousand Oaks suburb, said the shooter fired a short-barreled pistol that apparently had a 10-15 round magazine.
"It was just semi-automatic, as many shots as he could pull," he told journalists.
"Then, when (he) started to reload, that's when we got people out of there and I didn't look back."
He said he and others smashed their way out of the bar onto a balcony and then jumped down to safety. "One bar stool and straight through a window," he told reporters.


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Nine years ago, chainmaille artist Kat Wisniewski (pictured at left with a student) was looking for ways to earn additional income outside of her part-time jobs. Since she loved making jewelry, she decided to approach a local bead shop to see about teaching there. Kat now teaches throughout Chicagoland, and believes that teaching is a great way to boost an independent art or craft business. Read on to find out how she got her start, and to discover whether teaching is right for you!
My teaching experience gives me credibility as an expert in my craft. Through teaching, I am able to really learn what customers want, understand how people learn crafts, and find out how to present information so students keep coming back for more. Teaching has also helped my business by providing additional income during slow months, or months when I'm not doing shows, and contributes to my name recognition as an expert in this niche field.
Do you have what it takes to teach?
Great teachers must know how to facilitate learning in a clear, positive, and patient way. This includes being an excellent listener, a multi-tasker, and an expert in what is being taught. Teaching may not be a good choice for anyone who is not patient, who enjoys telling people what to do as opposed to showing them and letting them learn, who is boastful about her knowledge, or who is a "talker" rather than a "listener."
When I started teaching, I taught only the few weaves or patterns I knew with almost no selection of materials, because I really didn't know what existed in the world...yet. I wish I had known the importance of being a true expert in my field. I should've known more about different materials, how to provide high-quality and easy-to-read tutorials, and how to answer the tons of questions I got.
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I made MANY mistakes, including: not being able to answer basic questions, "winging it" and confusing the students, not providing handouts and having upset students, not knowing how to fix issues that arose, over-talking and making a tough situation even worse.
Finding a venue
Local art centers and not-for-profit organizations are always looking to engage the community with a variety of classes. But I've cold-called and emailed various bead stores and art centers over the years, and have zero success with that method. I've gotten all my teaching jobs via face-to-face meetings with store owners or art directors. I've also gotten teaching jobs through other teachers who have given me glowing recommendations.
You absolutely MUST approach these places with samples of projects to be made, class descriptions and prices, your hourly rate, and a teaching or craft-related resume. You should be professional and have a website that clearly shows your expertise and lists any other teaching gigs to confirm your credibility.
Also, you have to know what you want to be paid, and the location will usually decide the rest of the class fee based on what they need to earn. I prefer to make $20 to $30 per hour for teaching, more for a private lesson. I am confident that passing on my expertise to allow someone to do what I can do is well worth that rate. If you're starting out, it is OK to ask for a lower rate. As your confidence builds, you can ask for more money, as you now have more teaching expertise.
Preparing for class
Make it as easy on the location as possible by providing tools and materials for all your students -- yep, that means you do incur the cost of having these items on hand. It is rare that students will have their own tools (unless they are more advanced and do that craft on a fairly regular basis). Students may even have poor-quality tools, so showing them what is ideal, right from the start, again allows you to be the credible expert.
Teachers absolutely MUST have well-planned, professional-looking instructions or tutorials on how to make the project. After class, people will want to make more and should NEVER be expected to only remember what happened in class. Many teachers fail to provide written tutorials and inevitably lose students who lack confidence in those instructors. If you give your students great reference material that they can take home, they will adore you for it, and you'll see them coming back for future classes!
Since 2005, Chicagoan Kat Wisniewski has been designing and creating distinctive wirework and chainmaille jewelry for her company, Elemental Art Jewelry. As of June 2013, she has published 13 projects and has been teaching for nine years. Her love and dedication to chainmaille, and specifically to her glass chainmaille designs, have allowed her to grow into being one of the nationally known experts in this very niche field. Kat has taught throughout the entire Chicagoland area for nine years and currently is teaching regularly at Blue Buddha Boutique and Lillstreet Art Center.
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Motivated To Workout!
Keeping up with your workout program is key to staying healthy, fit, and on track. Working out helps you stay strong, reduces stress, improves your mood, increases energy, fights disease, and the benefits go on and on. You will reap these benefits if you stay consistent with weekly workouts, but I know it can get tough to find motivation to stay on track…even when you know how good workouts are for your body. When you find yourself skipping workouts, lacking motivation, and just not feeling interested in your workout plan…it is time to get refocused.
These are my top tips for staying motivated:
Try something or somewhere new!
When I am not looking forward to hitting the weights or the trail, I think of something else to get me excited to workout. A boxing workout, jump rope, swimming, yoga, even going on a bike ride…something to change it up but keep me sweating. Or if I am dreading hitting the gym or my home gym for a workout, I know it is time to take it elsewhere, time to move outside, to the beach, or even just the backyard to break the boredom.
Set a new goal!
Maybe you have reached your weight loss or fitness goal, so your motivation starts to slip away. Time to set a new goal, something you can work towards and be excited about. Maybe you have a goal of doing 20 push-ups at once, running a race, or beating your own best strength goal…whatever it is write it down, share it with someone or everyone on FB (make your goal and yourself accountable), and set a date to work towards!
Treat yourself!
But not with food. Think cute new workout clothes, a pedi, a massage, a cool heart-rate monitors, or some type of other exercise gear that can make your workouts more fun and challenging. A bosu ball, punching bag, etc.
Track your progress!
Keep track of body and fitness progress with a workout log (tracking workouts, weights used, time, etc.) this allows you to keep track of your goals, monitor your progress and adjust your routines as necessary. Even after you reached a goal, keep tracking progress. Make sure you are maintaining if you are not working towards a goal, and set a new fun goal to reach.
Don't stress over a skipped session!
We all miss workouts, it happens. Don't let a few missed workouts turn into a month of missed workouts, that is when progress is LOST!
Take a break!
Sometimes if you have been really working out hard, really going all out, taking a break can be good. That doesn't mean take a month off or lie on the couch for a week, but take a week off to walk, bike, stretch, and relax. I usually plan this during my vacations…but you can do this as needed. Use your week to get prepared to start a new workout plan, set new goals, and get excited about getting back into your fitness.


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Palacios, Jeny (2009). A risk information repository : a case study at the Canada Border Services Agency. Mémoire. Gatineau, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Département des sciences administratives, 90 p.Le plein texte n'est pas disponible pour ce document.
Background : Undertaking an integrated risk management framework entails putting in place various components in order to achieve success. One key element is a risk information repository structure that supports the process of risk information management. This thesis conducts exploratory study of how a risk information repository supports an integrated risk management framework reach organizational objectives using a single-case study research approach of the Canada Border Service Agency.
Results : To understand the importance or need for the risk information repository system, an environmental research scan was conducted on CBSA's external and internal business environment. As a result, it was observed that an organization needs to be able to share risk information across all levels horizontally and vertically in order to make certain that risk management practices are integrated and supported using an Integrated Risk Management Framework. The study allowed us to understand the importance of having a risk information repository as a supporting communication element within an organizational structure in which risk-information and risk-informed decisions are crucial in the delivery of its everyday operational business.
Conclusions : Through an exploratory study, this thesis was able to articulate the role of a risk repository as a communication supporting tool and its ability to influence key elements in an organization in order to support risk-informed decisions. Recommandations are provided to continue the creation of knowledge in the area of risk information repository system by conducting an explanatory research to identify the various types of risk management required for an effective and efficient risk information repository system.
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|Bibliothèque L.-Brault HD 30 .23 P35 2009. Comprend des réf. bibliogr. : p. 86-90. Le texte de ce mémoire est en anglais
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|Agence des services frontaliers du Canada; Systèmes d'information de gestion; Gestion du risque; Canada; Études de cas; Prise de décision
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There is a freedom and zest, to writing purposefully (or thinking about writing purposefully), with a plan and a plotted story. You are no longer subject to the soul-crushing vagaries of the muse. You take back your own mind and your writing career. You feel more in control.
However, for me, that produces a different type of book. A certain kind of story – the special kind – is still going to be subject purely to inspiration. To the unfathomable recesses of the mind slowly distilling its highest truth. That's when Angel choruses ring in the mind. The rhythm insists, this is the music to follow. And you are then actor, and spectator and spell-bound audience all at once. You wonder also – did I, mere mortal, a jester of words – write this! And you pray fervently, for this intense mental space, for 'inspiration' never to go away…
When it does, you berate yourself for having failed somehow. You did not keep yourself pure enough, did not feed your mind the right books, music, art, or even the right kind of life! For there is such ecstasy in that place! It's very hard to let go.
Yet if you want to live a normal life or a normal-ish life and still be a writer you need to take a more rational/left-brained path to producing words and stories. Think of it not as life but as a job. You are a story teller now, not an inchoate mystic magician. You consciously write stories that people can laugh and cry with. Maybe even have some control over the process. You don't try and pry open that too bright door to sublimity anymore.
If in flashes, it opens itself, then you welcome an old friend – an old wayward much adored love – you take its gifts humbly, thankfully. Write it up with a glow in your heart.
Then you go back to your carefully constructed story, your job.


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Azahar Cafe
Cafe, Coffee Shop, Coffee, Tea , Vegan, Vegetarian, South American, $$$
Azahar is a unique cafe located in Bogotá's lively Park 93. This cafe has a choice of coffee from the Nariño, Antioquia, Huila and Quindío departments of Colombia. In addition to choosing your coffee's growing department you can choose how you would like your coffee to be brewed: French Press, Chemex, Siphon, V60 Dripper or Aeropress. Azahar Cafe works directly with coffee farms and associations, and in the cafe you can learn all about the farm that grew the different types of coffee available and the journey your coffee has taken from farm to cup. Azahar also has a 'coffee lab' in Antioquia, which tests and identifies flavours.


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Alright guys, we're truly testing you now. If you really want to be able to say that you've 'been there, done that and got the t-shirt', listen up. Here at The Urban List, we know that Auckland has so many unique and different activities and adventures to get amongst, but we've decided to narrow it down, once and for all.
To help you on your way of having the most Auckland experience EVER, here are our top seven things to do, in our marvelous city!
#1 Wake Up And Smell The Coffee
By now, you should have realised that Aucklanders are completely crazy for a good ol' cup o' jo. Whether it's a saving grace in a morning or a positive pick-me-up throughout the day, there's no denying that it's earned a place in our hearts and in our city. With so many hole-in-the-wall joints and cute-as-a-button cafes, whether you are part of the caffeine cult or are only mildly addicted to the good stuff, we recommend getting amongst the coffee culture. Work your way through Ceremony Company, Orphans Kitchen, Rad and Coffee Pen, (just for starters!) and start to feel like a true local as the caffeine kicks in!
#2 Discover Drool-Worthy Finds
Okay, where do we even begin? Why not with the fact that Auckland is home to some of the most utterly incredible food EVER?! If you really want to get stuck into all things scrumdiddlyumptious and out of this world, pay attention and get ready to lick your lips. We've got a maple, bacon, doughnut burger from the geniuses at Fokker Bros, along with an insane amount of delicious dumplings at these places and the biggest and most bad-ass bloody Mary at Scarlett Slimms & Lucky, just to name a few. So what are you waiting for? Get stuck in!
#3 Take To The Water
Whether you deem yourself a long lost sibling of Ariel and are waiting for your mermaid tail to spawn, or just love a good ol' splish splash in the shallows, Auckland has some pretty stellar water activities to get on board with. Take kayaking Rangitoto for example. This moonlit, paddling experience will leave you mesmerised and awe-struck. Or how about paddle-boarding at Takapuna? Not forgetting all of these dip-worthy spots either! Oh, and how could we forget about the numerous waterfalls that reside in and around Auckland! We truly are spoilt for choice.
#4 Unearth Hidden Gems
Although the majority of Auckland is easily laid out for us to take advantage of, some of our city's best destinations are tucked away for our inquisitive selves to stumble upon by surprise. If you want some clues on some of the more secret and secluded spots, gather round. We've got an underground and disguised-as-a-janitor's-closet bar, Caretaker. And then there's Big J's tucked away in the suburbs of Mt Wellington, dishing up the best burgers you will ever have the pleasure of eating! Auckland also has secret swimming spots, hidden beaches and waterfalls to find, too!
#5 Giggle, Marvel And Cheer!
They say New York is the city that never sleeps, but we bet they had never spent a night in Auckland when they made this claim! No matter what you're into, Auckland has got you covered. From independent, local theatre productions to international concerts (hello Adele!) to comedy seshes on the daily, our diaries are always chock-a-block full of gigs, festivals and performances. With a heap of venues too, there is always something nearby—no matter how big or small!
#6 Explore Our Very Own Island
In just a 40-minute ferry ride, you can be transported onto Auckland's very own, paradise island: Waiheke. Teaming with vineyards, walks, beaches and much, much more, visitors of Waiheke are certainly treated to a spectacular array of things to do. We recommend taking a tour of some of New Zealand's best wineries (Cable Bay, we're looking at you!) to sip and sample vinos of all varieties! When you're not on the wines, a fun and unique way to get around the island is by a vintage scooter from Island Scoot? Super cool and super, duper enjoyable.
#7 Get High
No, we're not talking about getting your puff on with Snoop—no, no—we're talking about seeing Auckland from new heights. Sometimes it's more fun up in the clouds and with so much going on up top, we just have to let you know. Visit one of these rooftop bars for a top-notch drinking experience, or dine at Orbit 360, for panoramic views of the city while munching on some incredible grub. Don't forget to trek to the top of Mount Eden for a whole lotta 'ooos and ahhhs' and if you're feeling extra spesh, why not strap in for a helicopter ride over Auckland and beyond?!
Want more?
- 50 Things You Should Have Done If You Live In Auckland
- The Best Things You Didn't Know You Could Do In Auckland
- Walks You Didn't Know Existed In And Around Auckland
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Leukemia Breakthrough May Pave the Way to New Treatments
Author: Griffith University
Published: 2013-03-15
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Critical weakness in leukemic cells may pave the way to treatment as leukemic cells can be eradicated by removing a carbohydrate modification displayed on the cell surface.
Main DigestBreakthrough in battle against leukemia - Griffith University researchers find cancer cell weakness.
Leukemia - Cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow and causes large numbers of blood cells to be produced and enter the bloodstream. White blood cells help your body fight infection. Your blood cells form in your bone marrow. In leukemia, however, the bone marrow produces abnormal white blood cells. These cells crowd out the healthy blood cells, making it hard for blood to do its work. There are different types of leukemia, including:
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Chronic myeloid leukemia.
The research team has demonstrated that leukemic cells can be eradicated by removing a carbohydrate modification displayed on the cell's surface.
Director of Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics, Professor Mark von Itzstein is the Australian team leader. He said the discovery is an important advance against leukaemia, a cancer of malignant white blood cells that multiply uncontrollably. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is the most common childhood cancer.
"We have found that the leukemic cell has an altered cell surface carbohydrate decoration compared to normal cells and this also conveys resistance to drug treatment," Professor von Itzstein said.
"We have now shown that with the removal of this carbohydrate alteration the cells die."
Professors Nora Heisterkamp and John Groffen, leaders of the US-based team, Professor von Itzstein and their colleagues have published their research findings in the latest edition of the internationally acclaimed Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Professor von Itzstein said the research could lead to new ways to fight the disease, particularly where it has become treatment resistant.
"Up until 40 years ago, only one child in five survived ALL", but advances in chemotherapy have changed that outcome and now nearly 80 percent of children with ALL will be cured," Professor von Itzstein said.
"For the remaining 20 percent, however, the disease returns necessitating additional rounds of intensive chemotherapy. Unfortunately, most relapsed patients die within one year because their cancer cells are resistant to chemotherapy.
"In the future, we hope that this novel, structural approach to treating ALL may offer an effective treatment option for children battling drug-resistant forms of the disease."
Professor von Itzstein said the discovery had been made possible only through a unique sharing of research expertise.
"These results are the culmination of an international collaboration that commenced only a few years ago when Professor Groffen spent study leave in the Institute for Glycomics on Griffith's Gold Coast Campus," Professor von Itzstein said.
"It has been a wonderful opportunity to combine the US team's internationally acclaimed expertise in leukaemia with our own expertise in carbohydrate science.
"By exploiting this 'Achilles heel' in these leukemic cells, our collaborative research efforts are now focused on the development of a new type of drug therapy that targets this carbohydrate modification."
Patron of the Institute for Glycomics Leukaemia project in Australia, Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston AC, AFC (Ret'd), said he was delighted with this latest advance.
"These new findings provide the groundwork for a new fight against this terrible disease," he said.
About Griffith University's Institute for Glycomics - Based at Griffith University's Gold Coast Campus, research at the Institute for Glycomics involves the study of the carbohydrates and carbohydrate-recognizing proteins in various biological systems, and the design of novel drugs and vaccines to treat or prevent clinically important diseases. This approach presents an exciting therapeutic platform for the control of a wide-range of medical conditions such as a variety of cancers, infectious diseases, inflammation and immune disorders. The Institute is the only one of its kind in Australia and only one of six in the world. For more information visit www.griffith.edu.au/science-aviation/institute-glycomics
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- 2 - Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML): Symptoms, Treatments & Medications : Thomas C. Weiss (2015/09/25)
- 3 - Does Omega 3 Fish Oil Hold Key to Leukemia Cure : Penn State (2011/12/22)
- 4 - A Pill for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Instead of Chemotherapy : Weill Cornell Medical College (2014/01/23)
- 5 - Artificial Bone Marrow Developed by Researchers : Helmholtz Association (2014/01/20)
- 6 - Leukemia Breakthrough May Pave the Way to New Treatments : Griffith University (2013/03/15)
- 7 - Donors for Leukemia and Lymphoma - Half-matched Transplants : Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions (2011/07/07)
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9/8/2018 | Missouri Mines State Historic Site | Park Hills, MO
This event provides an opportunity for visitors to examine the mining and mineral museum free of charge and see special exhibits relating to nearly three centuries of local historic lead mining. Retired miners, millmen and other lead-company workers are invited as special guests and will be available to talk with visitors about our old mining machinery, historic lead-mining practices and life in the Old Lead Belt in the "good old days." Click here to read the news release.
Event times: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Growing your Support Network
Baby and Dad
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Fathers can have a lasting impact on their children's wellness by being consistently involved in their upbringing. Studies show a connection between well-adjusted children who perform well in school and fathers who have had an encouraging and supportive presence in their lives.
Fathers who are actively involved in their children's lives contribute to their emotional health, overall wellness, social
How Fathers Play a Critical Role
Fathers have a unique and important
Studies suggest that loving, encouraging fathers who respond calmly when their children misbehave or get upset raise boys who are less aggressive and girls who are less negative with their friends.
With infants, studies have shown that fathers who respond to their babies' cries, hold and hug them often, and participate in their basic care (e.g., feeding, changing diapers) tend to have a positive effect on their children's self-confidence and behavior.
Young children with fathers who praise them when they behave well or accomplish something, hug and kiss them often, and comfort them when they are sad or scared are more likely to do well in school compared to children who have uninvolved fathers.
This rings true for adolescents who receive praise from their fathers, especially when they achieve significant accomplishments. There are also many benefits for children who live with their biological fathers, or who spend a lot of time with them, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Even when fathers do not share a home with their children, their active involvement can have a lasting and positive impact.
Tips for New Fathers
Babies can attach and bond with fathers just as they can with moms. When infants and toddlers receive love from both parents, they feel safe and supported, and these benefits last a lifetime.
Here are some things to consider for new fathers:
- Build trust. Holding and cuddling your baby starts building trust and will help your baby for the rest of his/her life. Singing and reading to your baby strengthens and increases your closeness.
- Be there. Think about going to check-ups and other appointments. This comforts your baby by showing Dad is there and supportive in different places and experiences.
- Ask for help. If this is your first baby, consider spending time with and learning from other dads. Ask your doctor for resources. Take classes on changing diapers, swaddling a baby and other important skills dads need.
- Help out. Fathers can hold their baby as the mom gets ready to breastfeed and then burp the baby afterward. Dads can be especially good at calming a fussy baby; a supportive touch and deep voice used for singing or humming can be comforting.
- Have fun. Find a favorite activity you and your baby can do together. You'll both look forward to this special bonding time.
Benefits of Dads Spending Time with Their Kids
- Helps a father build close relationships with his children
- Allows a father to get to know and to be known by his children
- Helps a dad discover his children's strengths and weaknesses, hopes and fears, and goals and values
- Lets fathers become more caring and sensitive to their children's needs for love, attention,
directionand discipline
- Lets children see, through time spent, their parent's love
- Teaches children how to explore the world
- Teaches children how to keep aggressive urges in check
- Fosters psychological well-being and self-worth in children
- Provides children with a healthy model of fatherhood
- Helps protect girls from prematurely seeking the romantic attention of men
- Makes children less likely to live in poverty
- Makes children less likely to use drugs
- Makes children less likely to experience educational, health, emotional and behavioral problems
- Makes children less likely to be victims of child abuse
- Makes children less likely to engage in criminal behavior than their peers.
Fun Activities for Dads and Their Kids
- Research suggests that active pursuits like tossing the football, playing basketball, hiking or going to the library are more valuable than spending time in passive activities such as watching television.
- Studies show benefits to participating in productive activities with children, such as household chores, washing dishes after dinner or cleaning up the backyard.
- These types of shared activities promote a sense of responsibility and self-worth in children that is, in turn, linked to greater confidence, academic and career success, and mental well-being later in life.
- Research also suggests that educational activities like reading to children
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New battery and some design revisions. BFR4WD MK2
June 26, 2016 1 Comment
Work was progressing with BFR4WD and I was experimenting with software for object/landmark recognition as well as developing BFR-Code for controlling the robot. However, I started having problems with the old NI-MH battery pack I was using to power the servos. It wasn't holding its charge for long and the servos were constantly struggling to move the robot. This battery pack had sometimes struggled to deliver the current required when all the wheel servos were working hard when it was working well. I decided it was time for a new battery. This led to a succession of design revisions and many parts of BFR4WD have been redesigned and rebuilt.
Lets start with the choice of a new battery. I looked into the various options available and settled on a 6V SLA battery to power all the servos. SLA batteries are cheap, easy to charge and able to supply a lot of current if required. The downside is that they are heavy! During the original design of BFR4WD I made the decision to gear the servos to increase the top speed of the robot at the expense of torque to the wheels. This was fine using the previous battery but the additional weight of the SLA battery means this gear ratio would no longer be suitable. I decided to redesign the drive train for each wheel so that the required torque could be delivered. This meant designing some more 3D printed gears with a ratio that increased torque at the expense of speed. I ended up with a 20 tooth gear attached to the servo and a 24 tooth gear on the wheel axle.
I used this redesign as an opportunity to review the design of the wheel encoders as well. Whilst the previous design worked well, the encoders were mounted in a place the meant most of the robot had to be dismantled in order to adjust, repair or replace them. Looking into various options I settled on sticking with an optical encoder but instead of a slotted disk I would use a printed pattern. This design involves printing the encoder disk pattern onto transparency film using a laser printer. A slotted opto-interrupter looks at this disk and switches depending on whether a printed line is present or not. The final design ended up with the patterned disk attached to the servo gear meaning I could also do away with the third gear/slotted disk of the previous design. This has the advantages of fewer parts to print, fewer holes to drill and fewer moving parts. This all adds up to a simpler design which is lighter and runs more quietly. The picture below shows an encoder disk mounted to the servo gear.
With the alterations to the gear ratio and the new design for the encoders I was also able to increase the encoder resolution from 180 pulses per revolution to 218.
A redesign of the encoder circuit was also required and I decided to use Sharp GP1S093HCZ0F opto-interrupters. These devices are very small and allow a very compact encoder to be built. A test on a breadboard allowed me to find the correct resistor values to use (10K and 220 Ohm) and test that the device could read the encoder disks as required. The pictures below show the breadboard version and the final encoder circuit which was built on stripboard.
To allow the new design drive train to fit in the aluminium box section I'm using to house it, I had to space the servos off from the box section by 3mm. I designed and printed a spacer that would hold both of the servos required for one side of the robot chassis.
A 3D printed bracket was designed that would mount the encoder circuits in the correct position and allow for some adjustment. These encoders are mounted in the centre of the chassis rail as opposed to the ends as in the previous design. This configuration makes them a lot easier to adjust. Shown below is the finished encoder arrangement mounted in the chassis.
This encoder design and gear configuration also meant that I could reduce the overall size of the robot. This design is now 40mm shorter in length but 10mm wider. This has the advantage of setting the wheels closer together along the length of the robot but spacing them further apart across the width of the robot. This helps when the robot is turning on the spot.
I had to fabricate all new chassis parts to fit the new design, one of which is shown below.
The picture below shows one of the chassis rails with the servos, gears and encoders mounted. I reused the end joining pieces from the previous design. I also changed the bushes that the axles run in from a push fit design to ones that glue into place.
Due to reducing the overall size of the robot and the addition of a larger battery, space on the chassis to mount everything had decreased significantly. I was forced to start building upwards! I designed some 3D printed stand-offs that would allow me to mount another sheet of HDPE above the first, as shown below.
This meant that the two batteries could sit on the bottom layer which allowed good access to the connect / disconnect power to them. The Raspberry Pi, Arduino and USB hub could go on the top layer, again giving good access to connect to them. I also added a compass module to the robot. A CMPS03 that I have had lying around for a long time. I designed and printed a mount for the compass and used a length of aluminium box section to raise the compass into the air. My experience is the further the compass is from any other components the better as it reduces interference.
The picture below shows the completed robot. So many things have changed with this redesign I think this will have to be referred to as BFR4WD MK 2. Initial testing confirms that I have much more torque at the wheels due to the change in gear ratio and better current delivering capacity of the battery. The encoders are working perfectly and I have increased resolution meaning more accurate positioning and speed control. The compass works and will be used for navigation. I am very keen to try some more map building using a mobile robot with the addition of data from visual images.


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Prati'bûches: find out our points of sale
Prati'bûches logs
Today Prati'bûches has established itself as a key player in the Greater West region of France for firewood, leading with its innovative Prati'Bûches compressed wood logs.
Firewood Manufacturing
This firewood is made solely with wood, without any additives or chemical elements added to it. It therefore contributes to sustainable development, thanks to the lack of raw materials used. This eco firewood is made without the cutting down of a single tree.
The clean sawdust - that is to say 'untreated' sawdust - is dried, refined and then sent to be pressed into logs or granules. Cooled and conditioned, the wood fuel is then ready to be used.
The compressed wood is an ecological and economical fuel type. This compressed wood is presented in the form of logs of wood granules and is made using industrial and logging by-products.
where to buy our products
Our heating products are equally available in a number of supermarkets. To find the reseller closest to you do not hesitate to check our retailers section.
For many years now, wood heating has been back on the scene. The advantages of wood are plenty: simplicity, economy and respect to the environment, Prati'bûches have created a whole range of products specially designed to make wood heating even more beneficial and efficient: compressed wood fuel.
The firewood of Prati'bûches really is more simple than traditional household heating, thanks to its dense and dry composition. It is an eco-fuel source that presents itself in the form of compressed wood logs or granules, made from the by-products of the timber industry (sawdust, shavings, bark, wood waste etc.).
The firewood producer Prati'bûches invites you to try Prati'bûches the new generation of compressed logs. Learn more about this new product here.
Reduce your heating costs by investing in quality firewood. Try compressed Prati'bûches compressed eco logs, pick them up from the closest retailer to your house and forget all the problems and hassle of traditional firewood!
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Is Everything Related to ADD/ADHD, Anxiety or Depression
This might not be the answer you want to hear. ADD/ADHD, Anxiety or Depression manifest in different ways. There's no definite and absolute answer when working with children and adolescents. However, what I will say that is absolute, is the love you have for your child and their love for you.
Help Our Children Manage Their Emotions
A child, like us, have good days and bad days. It is your job as the parent to remain calm when they are out of control. I know this is easier said than done.
However, as the adult we are the ones responsible to help them understand and learn to manage their emotions. We create a safe place for them to do that.
As an adult, it's easier to tell when we're stressed, worried or sad. We can use our words. We have options to help ourselves. We go for a walk. We talk with a friend. We even take some time out.
Children are not this self-aware. They don't understand what, why or how about their emotions. Much less how to react. A child knows how to scream, cry or call out for you when something doesn't feel right.
Be Aware Of How ADD/ADHD, Anxiety or Depression Manifests
But when they're hurting emotionally, the pain inside is inexplicable to them. They only know how awful it feels so they act out on that pain. This can manifest itself in so many ways.
- Tears
- Throwing things
- Not eating
- Loss of sleep
- Isolate
- Become clingy
- Problems come up at school
- Lack of energy
- Increased worry
- Loss of interest in their hobbies
- Overly engaged
Noticing your child's behavior is very important.
It is up to you to identify if the behavior is part of their developmental growth, ADD/ADHD or another physical reason. Look at how often this behavior comes up. The intensity of the behavior. These are cues.
Create a Safe Place
When you're talking with your child, it is critical you create a safe place. Do you stay with them? Or sometimes an adolescent may be left alone to calm down.
Are you talking to them at their level? If not, drop down to your knees and hold direct eye contact.
You want to create a connection with love and respect. This creates safety and trust.


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Steve ChenowethPartner
Steve Chenoweth, PT, is one of the co-founders of ARMG and currently serves as the corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for the company and its subsidiaries. Mr. Chenoweth graduated from the Physical Therapy Program at Georgia State University in 1992 and has extensive clinical experience in the areas of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, Manual Therapy approaches to treatment of the Spine, and Industrial Rehabilitation. His extensive clinical experience crosses a variety of settings including Private Practice, Hospital, Out-patient, Side-line Sports Medicine, On-site Industrial, Home Health Agency, Assisted Living Community, and Skilled Nursing facilities.
In the Healthcare Industry and specific to the area of Rehabilitation (Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy), Mr. Chenoweth has expanded expertise in the areas of Reimbursement, Billing & Collections, Business Analytics, Corporate & Billing Compliance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Partnering, Financial & Operational Strategies – as well as Product Development & Marketing.
Mr. Chenoweth, is an active member of the Florida Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association including it's Orthopedic, Sports Physical Therapy, Private Practice, and Home Health Sections. Mr. Chenoweth is an active member of 1st Presbyterian Church of Fernandina serving as an Elder and member of Session. Mr. Chenoweth accepted a Governor's appointment and currently serves on the Florida Board of Physical Therapy.


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As a rule I NEVER ride on sidewalks,
as an exception I have to admit there are a couple of places in town where I will,
and, well, there's downtown Chicago, but that's only 'cause it's against the law.
(civil disobedience is still cool!)
Recently the highway department completed a project to open a bottleneck on one of our busiest streets.
It prompted one of my friends to mention they had thought to include accommodations for bicycles and pedestrians. I didn't remember seeing anything like that, so I took a ride down there to examine the new cycling facilities.
This massive underpass used to house just 4 lanes of traffic and an appropriately named suicide lane.
There was a complex of dangerous ramps for I-94 and only traffic signals one block on either side of the underpass. They solved a lot of problems with this project, they expanded the through traffic lanes to three each direction, plus two turn lanes with controlling signals to exit to the interstate. The entrance ramps are all signal controlled now and the whole situation moves a huge amount of traffic very safely.
There are no bike lanes, but there is this
winding set of sidewalk sections creating crosswalks at 4 intersections within 100 yards. I don't see anything a cyclist would consider "accommodating" about the sidewalk situation. I assume it was that to which my
non-cycling friend referred.
I like the extra room and traffic controls
Of course they are welcome to make this third lane on the right into a bike lane.
That's how I'm going to use it.


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The Law Society is concerned for the present welfare of Mr Abdulhakim Al Fadhli. Mr Al Fadhli is a member of and advocate for the Bedoun community within Kuwait. We are concerned that he appears to have been targeted for arrest as a result of his current and past legitimate and peaceful activities as an advocate for the Bedoun community.
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Mixed media sculpture based on my son Ky's childhood
Copper, earthenware, encaustic, mica, teeth, resin, patina
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American Girl Taps Into Civil Rights With New Doll
*Photo: Screenshot
For 30 years, the American Girl doll franchise has won the hearts of little girls all over the world. The dolls are admirable, stylish and come equipped with unique stories.
Now, the brand is tapping into a prominent historical era with the debut of "Melody," an African American aspiring singer from Detroit during the civil rights movement.
Tapping into the authenticity of Melody's story, American Girl coordinated a six-panel advisory board inclusive of historians and educators. Among the board members was the late civil rights activist, Julian Bond.
Melody is the third addition to the brand's "BeForever" historical collection and will be available in stores this summer.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Melody and a look into the business of American Girl in the below CBS interview.


text: SBReefLights Report post Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Okay folks were are live!!!! And giving Pan Handle Reefers members a launch discount through the end of October!!! Please read everything below before ordering, payment information at the end. Please contact us at email@example.com, or ask questions here. Initial launch pricing is reflected below including the 10% discount. Regular price will hold through the end of the year. Orders will be accepted now! The sBox Elite - Wifi and sBox Sprite "Nano" will be delayed a few weeks. Here are the layouts for all models. Please note the Layout is copyrighted by SB Reef Lights 2015. You will not get this layout on any other black box. The retrofit PCB board for converting other black box units into SB Reef Lights layouts are the same as the sBox (Basic) 2 channel board. So what makes this spectrum so great, besides the great aesthetics it provides? Simple, where most black boxes like MarsAqua, GalaxyHydro, Reef Radiance, Evergrow and Reef Breeders use a shotgun method approach, loading in as many different diodes as possible, hoping to hit the right wavelengths, we instead, as seen in the first picture, hit all of the key photosynthesis points hard. No wasted energy in wavelengths that don't benefit coral growth and color. The cross point of Chlorophyll A and B is 447nm, that is where Zooxanthallae are most efficient. We hit it very hard. Also not 420nm is where Chlorophyll B peaks and we hit that hard as well. We have more 420nm than any other black box or even Hydras and Radians. Also not 420nm is a trigger wavelength that tricks corals into thinking they are in shallower water, resulting in development of more protective pigment "Color". Note we don;t hit the 470nm peak of Chlorophyll B as hard, there is a valid reason for this. Chlorophyll B saturates at about 3 moles per second of photon energy, meaning adding more energy there adds no value. Instead we do something no other lights do, we hit the secondary absorption point of the cartenoids present in the Chloroplast hard. The cartenoids absorb the 490nm wavelength and convert the energy into a source the chloroplast can better use. We also hit the 660nm peaks of Chlorophyll A&B. Finally we have 395nm True UV, which not only adds to coral flourescence, but development of protective color pigments by again tricking the coral into thinking it's in shallower water. The issue with true UVs though is that the UV actually destroys the lens over time. We have solved this problem by finding a better quality diode with a silica lens instead of plastic. Makes for a little more expensive diode, but it will last more than the 1 year max you get out of a typical plastic lens. For our white channel, we have just enough green and yellow for aesthetics, with the bulk of diodes in the 14K range. We also have 20K diodes, something no other black box has. This provides for a crisp white with hints of blue.That means our light provides more PUR than any other black box, while helping to provide coral coloration only possible with T5s before. Not all black boxes are created equal! We will put our growth rates and coral color up against any LED, even the trendy high priced fixtures. Add to that quieter fans that have higher CFM for cooler operating temperatures and longer diode life, Built in mounting legs and hanging kit, and finally a 2 YEAR USA WARRANTY!! All for much less than other premium black boxes. Below are the layouts, again they are copyrighted by SB Reef Lights 2015. Any use of these layouts by unauthorized parties will be result in legal action. I have also added pictures to demonstrate the built in mounting legs. They are prototypes, the fit and finish of the production models are better. Panhandle Reefers Launch discount is 10% off the normal price through the end of October. Here are the prices AFTER the discount.sBox (Basic) - $125.95 (Reg $139.95)sBox Pro (Timer)- $179.95 (Reg $199.95)sBox Elite (Ramping) - $215.95 (Reg $239.95)sBox Pro 32" (Timer) - $269.95 (Reg $299.95)sBox Elite 32" (Ramping) - 359.95 (Reg $399.95)sBox Replacement PCB Board - $62.95 (Reg $69.95) PAYPAL your payment to email@example.com Make sure you put the address and phone number in the comments. Also put the QTY and type of lights ordered. We normally get a tracking number 3 days after payment. Lights normally arrive at your door 3 to 8 days after payment. PCB boards take 10 to 20 days to arrive. To keep the cost down we had to use a cheaper shipping method on the PCB boards. An added bonus is the 2 year USA Warranty is local for Panhandle Reefers members. I am in Pensacola, so you can bring the light back to me for repair! Thanks! Mike Edited October 12, 2015 by SBReefLights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


text: Hong kong airline meals are included in the price of your ticket, they offer a range of special meals and celebratory items that you can pre-order for your flight. The airline recently launched a new business class menu offering in collaboration with Hong Kong-based chef Gabriel Choy on flights ex Hong Kong, and celebrity chef and television personality Chris Cosentino on flights ex-San Fransisco and Los Angeles.If you would like to see what Hong Kong airlines offers in business class click here to check the inflight review and video.SPECIAL MEALSAll special meals will require at least 24 hours notice, but it's best to order them as soon as possible. The special meal choices on Hong Kong Airlines include:Indian Vegetarian Meal, Bland Meal, Baby Meal, Child Meal, Diabetic Meal, Fruit Platter Meal, Gluten Intolerant Meal, Hindu Meal, Kosher Meal, Low Calorie Meal, Low Cholesterol Meal, Low Salt Meal, Moslem Meal, Low Lactose Meal, Vegetarian Raw Meal, No Beef Meal, Strict Indian Vegetarian, Vegetarian Vegan Meal and Vegetarian Oriental Meal. To book your special meal contact the airline directly here.PRE ORDER ITEMSIf you would like to pre-order something (Ex Hong Kong only) for a special occasion, the airline offers Champagne and a Celebration cake that you can order for a fee up to 48 hours prior to your scheduled departure flight. Champagne is also available for outbound flights from Los Angeles (72 hours notice required).To book contact the airline on the following numbers: Tel: +852 3916-3666 (Hong Kong SAR) , +86 898 950715(Mainland China)BUSINESS CLASS & PRE ORDER MEALS Chef Gabriel has designed some main courses for business class passengers including Black bean tapenade gratin chicken, Pumpkin gnocchi in Genovese sauce, Grilled beef tenderloin with red date demi-glaze sauce and mixed seafood cannelloni in white mornay sauce.The airline has introduced a pre-order meal selection service for Business Class passengers flying from Hong Kong to Auckland, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and San Francisco. Eligible passengers can visit the Hong Kong Airlines website and pre-select their main course 30 days before the flight right up to 48 hours before departure, contact the airline directly at their call centre on +852 3916-3666.Further, the airline is also collaborating with San Francisco based celebrity chef and television personality Chris Cosentino. His dishes will feature on flights ex-San Fransisco and Los Angeles. Some of his creations include Charred avocado with rock shrimp remoulade, Braised beef short rib in Burgundy sauce and toffee cake, topped with whipped cream and dried sugar dates.


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NAS Corpus ChristiCommunity
Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22 University Gives Students Pilots the Tools to Succeed
Story by 1LT Pawel Puczko on 06/25/2019
Marine Aviation Training Support Group (MATSG) 22 has been enhancing its MATSG-22 University (22-U) program, which prepares student pilots for Primary Flight Training before they even begin the training pipeline.
The flight-training syllabus is extremely challenging, and is physically and mentally demanding. Student pilots go through Initial Flight Screening (IFS) and Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (API) in Florida before they spend any time in their Primary Flight Training aircraft, the T-6B Texan II. Due to limited class sizes and instructor availability, students are not always able to begin Primary immediately after they finish API. Marine Col. Carlton Hasle, prior commanding officer of MATSG-22, created 22-U to best utilize the time that Marines aboard Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi have while waiting to start Primary Flight Training.
The original purpose of 22-U was to provide Marine flight students with a basic knowledge and foundation for the T-6B Texan II, the Primary Flight Training aircraft. The program also kept those Marines in a flight-training mindset, providing material to review and removing the gap in training.
"We would come in every morning and review material," said 1st Lt. Josh Weeden, a student instructor for 22-U. "It started with very basic reviews and the hopes that the students doing 22-U would retain the information and not have to worry about starting Primary Flight training completely blind."
The majority of the 22-U program was guided by Marines further in the flight-training pipeline and who had already completed Primary Flight Training. Students were expected to have a very basic understanding of the T-6B aircraft's systems and memorize the emergency procedures, which is expected of them at the beginning of simulator flights in Primary Flight Training.
In June of 2018 Col. Bret Ritterby took over command of MATSG-22 and showed an immediate interest in the potential behind the 22-U program. Through his guidance, the 22-U program developed a four-week guided syllabus, a supplemental precursor to Primary. Several changes were put into place to expand the 22-U program to allow maximum participation and information prior to the start of actual training.
"Since I have been here, we have opened up the 22-U program to the Navy side allowing our brothers and sisters to take advantage as well," said Ritterby. "We have also made an effort to increase participation from instructor pilots in the squadrons. This helps take the information reviewed out of the books and into the context of what to actually expect through the eyes of an instructor pilot."
The current 22-U syllabus reviews all the aircraft systems, which are introduced by an instructor pilot and expanded upon by other students. It ensures students understand and memorize all the emergency procedures as well as limitations of the aircraft. Student instructors cover the Naval Air Training and Operations Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Brief, which students need to have memorized prior to their first flight. They also schedule a time for the students to visit a static T-6B trainer, receive a demonstration of a full preflight inspection on an actual T-6B, and visit NAS Corpus Christi's air traffic control tower.
The most recent changes to the program have been the ability for Navy student pilots from Training Air Wing (TW) 4 to be able to take the 22-U class. Over the last few months the number of Marines waiting to start Primary Flight Training has decreased, which has allowed Navy students to join the classes while 22-U instructors are able to maintain the same class sizes.
The final step before any student can officially complete the 22-U program is a course critique. Students answer a series of questions to help leadership at MATSG-22 see the results of the 22-U program. Two of the questions on that course critique have played a major role in the success of the course. The questions ask what other information would be helpful and what students would change about the course.
Students' inputs have allowed MATSG-22 to shape the course over time and continues to drive its development.
"A big asset to training would be to have access to the simulators, getting students hands-on experience, and develop muscle memory for the foundation which they are developing here," said Executive Officer of MATSG-22 Lt. Col. Michael Saddler. "The instructors of 22-U are doing a phenomenal job at introducing the syllabus, but more time around the aircraft, demonstrational videos, and audio recordings of airborne communications would be the next step to enhance their training."
The results of the course critiques were overwhelmingly positive. It is clear the individuals taking the course have benefited from 22-U and have at least begun training with a better understanding and foundation to build upon. This all translates into student pilots being able to retain more information earlier in their training, which could lead to safer flights and students being able to complete the Primary phase of flight training faster.
Through the work of the students in the course, the student instructors, instructor pilots, and MATSG-22, the 22-U program has grown to be an invaluable asset setting up the Marine and Navy student pilots for success in flight training and in their careers. This relatively new program is still evolving and everyone involved is working diligently to maximize the potential of the syllabus.
"Currently 22-U is aimed at students waiting to start Primary Flight Training in the T-6," said Ritterby. "The future goals of 22-U would be to eventually create a syllabus to expand it to individuals who may be waiting to start Advanced Flight Training here. We would want to be able to provide that same leg up for anyone going to the Advanced Strike or Multi-Engine Pipeline if they had the time without interrupting their start dates. That is the next logical phase for what 22-U should become."


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A powerful Reddit thread reveals what it's like to be disabled (Washington Post).
[A] reddit user posted a thread about the lives of people with disabilities. Called "Disabled people of reddit, what is something we do that we think helps, but it really doesn't?", the thread received almost 10,000 comments from people with a wide range of disabilities, such as missing limbs, cerebral palsy, severe back pain and rheumatoid arthritis, in just a few days.
Here are 14 of the most common suggestions that people with disabilities made about how to treat them. Some of these suggestions are incredibly insightful; others should be obvious, but apparently bear repeating.