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Thanksgiving posts in the past have been a myriad of topics within the beer industry, the majority of them; however, have focused on subjects for which we are all thankful. The most popular Thanksgiving story was the 2014 post on Lone Star Beer.
Many of the posts have highlighted past events for which we were thankful. We are currently witnessing how these occurrences, for which we were once thankful, have shaped the future of the beer industry. Let's now project what the industry might be thankful for in the coming years:
- Continued growth of the craft segment and the excitement that craft brings to the industry,
- Premiumization of all beer,
- The size of the millennial generation, the largest segment of the population in history,
- Seltzers, FMBs, and spiked water which appear to be the beer industries' next major growth segment and the best weapon against the onslaught of wine and spirits,
- Taprooms and local breweries which signal a return to neighborhood connections,
- Lower taxes and more jobs,
- Higher incomes,
- Lower gas prices,
- Continued lower taxes on beer (all beer!),
- Favorable legislation on both the Federal and State levels thereby fueling growth in the beer industry,
- A growing export business for all makes and sizes of U.S. brewers,
- Continued technological advancements which thereby enhance efficiencies and profitabilities,
- Michelob Ultra,
- Constellation Brands,
- Boston Beer,
- Higher quality in craft brewing.
These are just a few of the items the beer industry can be thankful for in the coming years. If you know of additional future trends, please let me know.
By the time this is posted, perhaps there will be an end to the Pabst Brewing Co.'s suit against MillerCoors; a suit which is currently being litigated in Milwaukee. There is much at stake for both breweries in this suit, but the outcome will also affect many wholesalers and consumers. More on this after the suit ends.
I would like to take this time to wish all of those in the beer industry an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday, and especially recognize all who make, deliver and service beer! Happy Thanksgiving!

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…I turned on the TV. For some reason it was on enemy news (CNN). The screen came up with six squares holding six journalist's faces. They were speaking rapidly, in high pitched (for men) whiney tones, clearly distressed. It looked like the opening screen for The Brady Bunch, but all the beloved faces were replaced by nasty, self-important girly men.
I had no idea what this was about, and went out to the deck to enjoy the late afternoon light and color with Mrs. Dust. It wasn't until an hour later that we stumbled onto the reason for all the feathers in the air on CNN.
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Hajia Hawawu Boya Gariba, Deputy Minister of Women and Children Affairs, has said it is imperative for all women to recommit themselves to ensuring that the girl-child is prepared adequately to meet her societal obligations.
She said the full commitment by all relevant stakeholders to guarantee women and girls what they have been denied for generations was very important.
"It is quality education that lays the solid foundation upon which personal and national successes are achieved. Unfortunately, we in the Islamic faith appear to lag behind in ensuring that our children are properly educated and benefiting from their training".
Hajia Boya-Gariba made this observation over the weekend during the launch of a school project and fundraising by the Federation of Muslim Women's Association in Ghana (FOMWAG), in Accra.
The event under the theme "A plea; give for the holistic development of the Muslim girl-child" was aimed at raising funds to establish a multipurpose Islamic school for Muslim girls.
She said the school would create an opportunity for Muslims to be part of the process of establishing more Islamic education units, where Muslim children can benefit from both secular and Islamic education.
Hajia Boya-Gariba, said the world was changing quickly and so there was the need to adapt quickly in order not to be crowded out of the development process of the country.
"We must now ensure that our children pursue higher education in all fields and to the highest possible levels to enable them play responsible roles in the society".
She said gone are the days when some people believed that formal education tended to impact negatively on the spiritual development of their wards, and so were suspicious and apathetic to investing in the education of their children.
She said the time had come for all to come on board to acquire the necessary moral foundation which will enable the Muslim girl-child face their common challenges as they grow.
We should be prepared to contribute generously and support the entire process of building and resourcing the proposed educational facilities to ensure that the holistic development of our young ones is guaranteed.
Hajia Boya-Gariba urged FOMWAG to forge ahead and take up bigger roles in shaping and moving our dear nation forward and seeking leadership positions wherever they found themselves.
"If as Muslim women we want our presence felt and our worth duly counted within the Islamic faith and in national affairs then we cannot continue to stay behind the scenes in our shells.
Alhaji Aliu Mahama, Former Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, said education was generally acknowledged as the bedrock of development and a necessary tool for social transformation.
He said the launch signifies one of the giant steps taken by Muslims in Ghana to address the challenges of educational development and also a unique contribution of Muslim women in Ghana to national development.
He noted that it was imperative for communities that aspire for greater heights and accelerated development to place premium on education by providing the necessary infrastructure to ensure accessibility.
Alhaji Mahama congratulated FOMWAG for the vision and progressive initiative, saying education had the advantage of empowering people to take control of their lives and exposes them to opportunities for enhanced quality life.
"We have a shared responsibility which we all cannot neglect. Doing so would only be perpetuating the retrogressive factors of illiteracy, ignorance, economic deprivation, and inferiority complex, which had become the factors militating against our own progress", he noted.
He said there was the urgent need for all Muslims to contribute their quota to ensure that FOMWAG achieves its noble objectives, saying we should all see it as a religious as well as a social duty to engage in the process of change that would guarantee for us a better condition of life.
The Former Vice President, called upon all well meaning Muslim Businessmen, Muslim Graduates, in public and private sectors, Non-governmental organisations, embassies, and managers of private businesses to contribute handsomely towards the project.
Alhaji Rasheed Pelpou, Deputy Majority Leader of Parliament, said for a very long time Muslims have depended on others for schools as well as support, but it was now time for them to have a school of their own that would preach good Islamic values.
He noted that Islam was a brotherhood and it was important for all to lend a helping hand to FOMWAG in other them achieve their objectives adding that government would ensure the success of the initiative.
He urged other Muslim organizations to emulate the efforts of the federation in order for Muslims to have enough schools to train the children to become good Muslims and good leaders in the society.
Mrs Hazara Majeed, Patron of FOMWAG, said the facility would help transform the lives of Ghanaian Muslim women to ensure a holistic education and development.
She noted that it would comprise of two classrooms, two dormitory blocks, mosque, parking lot and a sports arena.
"FOMWAG school would create a favourable environment for the Muslim girl to enable her compete with her counterparts and yet be good muslims" she added.
Mrs Majeed said it would provide the nest for producing future statesmen, muslim leaders and role models who would boldly take leadership roles adding that the muslim girl must be an agent of change in the Ghanaian muslim community.
The federation of Muslim Women's Associations of Ghana (FOMWAG) is a non-profit organization that helps in coordinating the activities of different Muslim women's group in the country.
The Federation seeks to provide Ghanaian Muslim women with leadership training through a holistic education and to create a platform for discussion on issues of development for Muslim women in the West African sub region.**
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Esther 6 vs. 13, 7 vs. 9-10
2 Thessalonians 1 vs. 6
2 Corinthians 10 vs. 3-4, 6
When you have obeyed God and your obedience before God is fulfilled then you have to be ready to revenge all disobedience.
There is something that we were given by God, a special grace that puts us in charge. When we speak, statements that come from our mouths are commands that have to be followed.
When you speak; spirits and things move. As a child of God, when you speak from your house or in your car or under the water; as long as you have a chance to speak, things begin to move.
When you speak, something happens.
(Genesis 1) When God was quiet, nothing happened but when He spoke, things were created. He didn't create us without this grace; He gave it to you in the form of His likeness.
When you see something that you don't like, open your mouth, not to complain but to create.
(Esther 2 vs 10) Modeccai advised Esther not to disclose that she was a Jew. You must do business first before you disclose the church which you belong to.
(Esther 3 vs. 2) Every time Haman entered through the gates, people would show him respect by bowing to him but Modeccai would remained standing. Modeccai knew that it wasn't just kneeling before Haman but worshiping him; it was now a religion. So Modeccai reserved his worship for God only.
(vs. 6) Haman then decided to kill all the Jews because one of them had undermined his authority.
Have you seen that the world feels uncomfortable when God-fearing begin to multiply? They are comfortable when beer halls multiply but not churches.
(vs.9) Haman was ready to part with his salary to make sure that the people of God are destroyed. Some of you don't know how much money has been released to make sure that you are destroyed. Your enemies are paying money and livestock for your destruction.
There is always a Haman who is close to a God-fearing person.
(vs. 11-13) The king approved Haman's request and a letter was written to all the provinces and the date was set for the children of God to be killed. We are here but they have set the date for you to die but something will happen before that date!
Child of God, when you speak, things begin to happen. You might not have to touch anything but just speak.
There are some people that said you will not cross a certain mark in your life. They paid money and they gathered evidence against you but before the set date that they said you will die, they are the ones that will die!
Before the devil destroys you and before you die, the plans of the enemy would have been destroyed.
(Esther 5 vs. 1-3) The king could not sleep and he asked for the chronicles to be read. And as they were being read, the king heard wat Modecaai had done. And this was the same night that Haman was plotting against Modeccai.
If a prophet is used by God to spare somebody's life, that person 's enemies become his enemies. Modeccai, the person who spared the life of the king, was about to be killed. You, the king, must be smart enough to know the reason why the prophet is being fought. He has spared your life so many times.
(vs.6-10) The king used Haman's advice to honor Modeccai and all this happened just before the date that Haman had set to kill Modeccai.
(vs.13) Let it be known that if you are a child of this ministry and someone tries to touch you; they are the ones who will fall.
I have seen a whole generation perishing after touching a child of God. As for me, anyone who walks with God, I fear him, even if they are just a church member. Because I have realized that there are church members who walk with God more than pastors.
(Esther 7 vs. 9) Haman was sent to his gallows to be killed. That season has to begin: if anything or anyone plots against you; just like Haman they will die by their strategies and their devices.
Haman must be hanged on his gallows!
(2 Corinthians 10 vs. 3-4,6) If you have an anointing in you, that anointing will not allow you to touch another anointing. If you have a demon, don't fight against an anointed man because the anointed man controls the spirits.
Remember, the weapons of our warfare are not carnal; they are spiritual. When you get to that level, you no longer fear the weapons that the enemy brings against you. In the spirit, there is a way that you can make use of the enemy's strategies and weapons against them.
People will be killed by the hatred and jealousy that they have against you. But the reason why they are surviving is because you haven't mastered spiritual things.
Forgiveness is not war. There is a time where warfare is necessary. If the scripture says weapons, what are the weapons for? You must also exercise and gain mastery over the spiritual things.
(vs. 6) When your righteousness is fulfilled, be ready to avenge. There is a time that God will ask you to do something concerning that.
The person who has control in the spirit controls everything. What you desire will always be found.
There is a special grace that will give you advantage over your enemies. Where they plotted against you, they will die by their plans! There are things that if you study and master, you will find out that our God called us into power. For the kingdom of God is power!
No matter how far away your enemies are, you can prove them that you are more powerful than them. Witches will be killed by their own witchcraft! You have power; your spirit has control over what is happening on the outside.
They might hate you but if they try to touch you, the power of God will overshadow you!


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Motorhome seized and two arrested in morning drug raid
A motorhome has been seized by police and two men in their 30s arrested after a drugs raid in Norwich.
Officers from Norwich North safer neighbourhood team, supported by Norwich East and the dog unit, raided an address on Heigham Street just before 9am on Tuesday.
Four people were detained inside the address, and police seized a motorcycle, a Landrover and a motorhome which were "connected with the property".
While police searched the address a fifth person turned up and was also detained.
Two men were then arrested, one on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
A large amount of cash and some drugs were also seized from the property.
PC Shaun Quinn, of the Norwich North safer neighbourhood team, said: "We attended at 8.55am for a misuse of drugs act warrant based on community intelligence, which led to four people being detained in the address."
Two men and two women, aged in the 30s and from the local area, were arrested inside the property.
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A fifth person, a local man in his 30s, was arrested as he attended the property while police were there.
"Two of those were arrested, one of which was for possession of cannabis and obstructing a police officer. The second was arrested for obstructing a police officer and being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs.
"We subsequently seized a large amount of cash and three motor vehicles connected to the address, with the belief they were involved in criminality.
"One was a motorcycle, one car, and one motorhome."
Police also seized a small amount of cannabis and a small quantity of heroin.
Three of those detained in the address were released with no further action, and two men were arrested.
They remain in police custody awaiting questioning.
"This warrant has come following intelligence from the public and we will continue to work with other agencies and policing teams in Norwich to tackle such behaviour," added PC Quinn.
"The vehicles will be looked at for money laundering and we can look at trying to prove they were the proceeds of crime. If that fails we may look at taking civil action.
"We are determined to deprive criminals of their assets."
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This is indeed dining with distinction.The Red Rose Diner is one of many steam trains that East Lancashire Railway has at its disposal. This particular steam engine carries with it several dining carts and provides an unforgettable Orient Express-style dining experience, all with a fabulous air of undoubtable, Northern sophistication.
Dining on a steam train
I feel ever so lucky to have been able to enjoy the wonderful experience of dining on a proper steam train. East Lancashire Railway invited Ben and I along to their red rose diner experience, where we indulged in a fabulous meal, with silver service, whilst on board a luxury steam train. Who'd have thought eating on a train could be so wonderful and so sophisticated?
We arrived at East Lancashire Railways Bury Bolton Street Station promptly at 7pm. We had been told to expect departure at 7.30pm, with a glass of complementary fizz and meal service to follow shortly afterwards.
East Lancashire Railway
Bury Bolton Street Station is set in the heart of Lancashire, an area with strong industrial roots, fabulous scenery and great produce. The railway itself is a 12 mile long track that winds through the scenic Irwell Valley, passing through green fields, crossing rivers, whizzing by picturesque farms and taking brief respite every now and then in pretty heritage train stations. East Lancashire Railway was opened in the heydays of the industrial revolution over 150 years ago and is still a huge focal point of the area, with events and experiences that represent the glamour and sophistication of the glory days of rail travel.
A trip back in time
We had driven to the station, as it was a fair distance from home, and found no problems in parking in the car park outside the station entrance. After checking that there was no fee for leaving the car after 6pm, Ben and I found ourselves standing on the platform of the station.
What would have originally been a ticket office and waiting room is now a bar, aptly named 'The Trackside', and people spilled out of the doors, clutching at their drinks and enjoying the evening sun. Every now and then large puffs of steam billowed up above us as the engine gave an approving hiss. It was all so charming and full of the sense of times gone by. We just needed Tom Hanks to show up and to start hollering 'All aboard', or even to have Hagrid come wallowing over and it would have been full-on enchanting.
A unique dining experience
Impressed? Yes I was. Peering in through the windows of the carriages I could make out the clean, white, linen cloths neatly placed over each table and large, comfy looking, pink velvet seats positioned either side. Silver crockery, cute little cups and saucers and champagne glasses filled with a gently, fizzing sparkling wine were already laid out. Just fabulous.
The steam engine
Whilst we waited for the final departure preparations to be made, I found myself a far better distraction than peering in through windows. . . The steam engine and its driver!
Happily shovelling mounds of coal into the throat of the engine's fiery furnace and suitably dressed in coal stained, blue overalls, the driver seemed even more delighted than me to be there and was all too happy to pose for a photo 🙂 His vintage flasks were neatly stacked on a small wooden shelf above the fire box and he shuffled around the engine making his final checks. What a guy 🙂 And – what a job.
The weather was being extremely kind and so the early evening temperature was very pleasant. However, next to the coal fire, which was properly belting out everything it had, I started to feel very warm. Commenting on the heat, I decided it was time to gracefully step back down onto the platform. The driver chuckled, saying how he liked it nice and hot, as a second chap aided my descent back out into the fresh air.
Boarding time
Soon it was time to take our seats. No electric doors here – this is the real deal.
We were shown to our table near the top end of the train. The seating arrangements were extremely spacious and we wasted no time in getting ourselves comfortable and having a sip of the complementary fizz – and wow what a glass of fizz it was. Just the right amount of sweetness with a subtle hint of floral aromas – divine. And so we were already off to a pretty good start.
A meal on a train
I would hesitate to call this 'fine dining', although 'dining with distinction', a more traditional turn of phrase, still rings true. Serving food on a train is definitely not like eating in a high class restaurant. A train dining cart is so much more cosy and traditional than your typical multi-course, tasting menu at a top notch dining establishment. This food is homely and charming and just so pleasant that it immediately puts you at ease. Theres nothing too over complicated – its just simple, well prepared food, which mirrors its vintage surroundings.
First course: Prosciutto and Goats Cheese Crostini with Radicchio and orange zest salad.
A lovely light starter, which was served as the train slowly pulled away from station. The bread was perfectly toasted and the toppings were neatly presented alongside a fresh, crisp salad. My mouth is watering just thinking of the tang of the goats cheese and the creamy, smokey flavour of the thinly, sliced meat. The orange zest on the salad really added something extra special. Certainly an idea that I'm saving for the next time I'm desperately trying to give my lettuce leaves a little extra boost.
Second Course: White Onion and Roasted Chicory Soup with Red Pesto Drizzle
The train came to a stop as the waiting staff scurried along the aisle serving up bread rolls and large dishes of creamy soup. The slight hint of caramelised onions wafted through the air as the attentive staff placed down our bowls and recalled the name of the dish. This soup did not last long, we happily slurped it down whilst the sun streamed in. We looked out over a large field filled with camper-vans with a colourful circus tent in the very back corner. As we ate, a few campers popped their heads out from their vans and some even ventured out to take photos. As if being on board didn't already feel special enough – we now felt very lucky to be able to enjoy such an experience. We drained the last of our soup, and waited patiently for our next course.
The train started up and we sat back and enjoyed the view. It was such a lovely evening and every field, tree and stream was lit up with the yellow haze of the sun. Simply beautiful.
Main course: Roast Gressingham Breast of Duck with Grand Marnier Jus
When I saw duck on the menu, I was a little apprehensive. Its not my most favourite of meats and if I'd had a choice I would never have picked duck. However, the joy of a set menu is that you are forced into trying something that you wouldn't normally. In this instance that was most certainly a good thing. Our plates arrived with a single plump breast of duck resting gently at the side, with a slice of orange and some delicately arranged watercress. The duck had been slow cooked and looked like it would fall apart with just a passing glance. A flurry of waiting staff quickly followed with large, silver trays pilled high with veg and roast and boiled potatoes. The sides were skilfully dished out with on-point silver service, followed by a generous drizzle of Jus.
The duck did as was expected and effortlessly melted away in my mouth. The ever so slightly gamey flavour was well complemented with the citrusy Grand Marnier Jus. This was definitely more of a gravy – plenty of it and perfect for soaking up with those potatoes. The veg and potatoes – well they were veg and potatoes 🙂 Overall – a fabulous main course that was perfectly executed whilst on a moving train – I cannot fault it.
Dessert: Woodland Forest Fruit Cheesecake with Fresh Cream
And finally dessert. A wonderfully creamy cheesecake flavoured with berries, served on a biscuit base with forest fruits and fresh cream. A truly exquisite finish to a wonderful meal. Despite usually preferring a rather plain cheesecake, the additional berries here provided an extra, subtle, summery flavour. Rather than the usual strong tasting coulis, this cheesecake featured a thin layer of fruity jelly on the top. This complemented the dessert, rather than overpowering it – perfect.
Before we knew it we had reached the end of the line. The Steam engine was uncoupled and we waited like kids on Christmas morning for it to pass by on the adjacent track. It was then re-coupled at the opposite end ready for the return journey.
The journey back was a lot quicker as there were no station stops or food service stops along the way. We were served tea and coffee with little chocolate mints. We sat back, enjoying the remainder of our journey as the final light of the day disappeared into the horizon. A truly wonderful experience that I most definitely will be repeating again.
East Lancashire Railway offers several experiences from afternoon teas and ale trails, to festive specials and murder mystery nights. You can even learn to drive one of the locomotives or have your wedding day aboard a steam train! – When I say theres something for everyone at any time of year – I really mean it.
The Red Rose Diner is certainly a must try foodie experience, its perfect for romantic meals or friendly get-togethers. If you're looking for a night with a difference or want to give a unique gift to a friend or family member – then this is definitely worth a look. Find out more, book an experience or purchase gift vouchers on the East Lancashire Railway site here. Information on the Red Rose Diner experience can be found here.
With thanks to East Lancashire Railway for the opportunity to review their Red Rose Diner experience. All thoughts and opinions are my own.


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Long before digital effects appeared, animatronics was making cinematic history. Who can forget the scare of the Great White coming out of the water in "Jaws"? Or the tender otherworldliness of "E.T."? Through the precision, ingenuity and dedication of their creators, animatronic creatures often seem as real to us as their flesh-and-blood counterparts.
What exactly is an animatronic device? Basically, an animatronic device is a mechanized puppet. It may be preprogrammed or remotely controlled. The device may only perform a limited range of movements or it may be incredibly versatile.
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The Spinosaurus in action. See more animatronics pictures.
In this article, we will focus on Spinosaurus, an animatronic dinosaur created for "Jurassic Park III" by Stan Winston Studio (SWS). You will learn how SWS worked with Universal Studios and the film's production team to develop the Spinosaurus design. We'll also discuss the amazing process that creates and controls a huge animatronic dinosaur like this one!
|Special thanks to Stan Winston, John Rosengrant, Stiles White and the rest of the folks at Stan Winston Studio, and Brett Levisohn at Universal Studios for their assistance in creating this article. Look for the Spinosaurus in the movie "Jurassic Park III" from Universal.
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Jurassic MachinesThe "Jurassic Park" series is known for the realism of its creatures, both the animatronic and digital versions. When the original "Jurassic Park" came out in 1993, it set a new standard for the realistic portrayal of dinosaurs, creatures that have never been seen alive by man. "Jurassic Park II: The Lost World" continued to improve the vision, and "Jurassic Park III," the latest movie in the series, raised the bar once again.
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An animatronic Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) being built
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The animatronic Spinosaurus in action
Most of the animatronic dinosaurs used in "Jurassic Park III" are new. For example, the Velociraptors were redesigned to more closely resemble what paleontologists think a Velociraptor looked like. The Tyrannosaurus rex was redone too, but is no longer the star of the franchise. That distinction now passes to Spinosaurus, a monster that dwarfs even the mighty T. rex. This is the largest animatronic creature SWS has ever built, even bigger than the T. rex that Winston's team built for the original "Jurassic Park"!
Check out these amazing Spinosaurus statistics:
- It is 43.5 feet (13.3 m) long -- almost as long as a bus -- and weighs 24,000 pounds (10,886.2 kg/12 tons).
- It is powered entirely by hydraulics, even down to the blinking of the eyes. This is because the creature was made to work above and below water.
- There are 42 hydraulic cylinders and approximately 2,200 feet (671 m) of hydraulic hoses.
- The creature moves on a track that is 140 feet (43 m) long and made from a pair of 12-inch (30.48 cm) steel I-beams.
- All pivots use roller-bearing construction.
- All large steel pieces were cut using waterjets.
- The creature is completely remote-controlled.
How did SWS build this amazing device? In the next section, we'll look at the standard process used to develop animatronic devices. We will then look in detail at the various steps involved.
Dinosaur EvolutionThe Spinosaurus is based on a real dinosaur that paleontologists have recently discovered. This basis in reality can be both good and bad for the design crew. The good side is that they have a solid foundation to start with. The bad side is that it provides a very specific set of criteria that must be matched.
Image source: Universal Studios
The Spinosaurus is the largest meat-eating dinosaur ever discovered.
Building the Spinosaurus, or any other animatronic figure, requires several major steps:
- Put it on paper.
- Build a maquette (miniature model).
- Build a full-size sculpture.
- Create a mold (from the sculpture) and cast the body.
- Build the animatronic components.
- Put it all together.
- Test it and work out any bugs.
A complicated animatronic figure could take up to two years from conception to completion. However, deadlines and budgets typically don't allow for a timeline like that. According to John Rosengrant, SWS effects supervisor for "Jurassic Park III," the Spinosaurus took less than a year to go from the drawing board to the finished product. Rosengrant supervised a crew of about 75 SWS designers, engineers and artists who worked on "Jurassic Park III" animatronics, and approximately 30 of them worked on developing the Spinosaurus.
On the next page, we will go through the first two steps of this process.
In the BeginningThe first two steps in creating an animatronic figure are the sketches and the miniature model.
Put it on Paper
The first thing that happens with any animatronic figure is that an artist creates preliminary sketches of the creature. The Spinosaurus sketches were developed by working closely with expert paleontologist Jack Horner and the crew working on "Jurassic Park III." The sketches are analyzed and changes are suggested. Eventually, the artist creates a detailed illustration of the creature. In the case of Spinosaurus, SWS went from preliminary sketch to final design in about three weeks.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
An artist sketches the Spinosaurus.
The paper sketches are vital. Everything else relies on the accuracy of these designs.
Build a Maquette
From the final paper design, a miniature scale model called a maquette is created. Fashioned out of clay, the first maquette SWS made of Spinosaurus was one-sixteenth scale. This initial maquette is used to verify that the paper design is accurate. If there are any problems, they are corrected and a new paper design is made.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
Jurassic Park III Director Joe Johnston and the one-fifth-scale maquette of the Spinosaurus
Next, a one-fifth-scale maquette is made. This sounds small, until you realize the sheer size of the Spinosaurus. The one-fifth-scale model was about 8 feet (2.4 m) long! The larger maquette allows the designers to add more surface detail. This maquette is then used to produce the full-size sculpture.
Big as LifeOnce the sketches and models are done, the full-size building begins.
Build a Full-size Sculpture
For the animatronic dinosaurs in the original "Jurassic Park," SWS had to build the full-size sculpture by hand, a time-consuming and laborious process. Advances in computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) allow them to automate a significant part of this step.
The maquette is taken to Cyber F/X, where it is scanned by a 3-D digitizer. This is nothing like a normal computer scanner. There are a variety of methods used in 3-D digitizers, but the one that was used for Spinosaurus is called laser scanning.
Laser scanning takes precise measurements of the maquette by bouncing beams of laser light off its surface. As the laser scanner moves around the maquette, it sends over 15,000 beams per second. The reflected light from the beams is picked up by high-resolution cameras positioned on either side of the laser. These cameras create an image of the slice (cross section) of the object that the laser is scanning. A custom computer system collects the cross sections and combines them to create a perfect, seamless computer model of the maquette.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
Details are carved into the full-size sculpture.
Cyber F/X then used the computer model to mill the life-size model of the Spinosaurus from polyurethane foam. This very rigid foam is cut to the correct shape through a proprietary process called CNC-Sculpting®. This process, developed by Cyber F/X, takes the data from the full-scale computer model and divides the model into manageable chunks. The data for each chunk is then sent to the foam-sculpting machine, where a life-size section of the dinosaur is created by whittling away pieces of foam from a large, solid block using tiny spinning blades. Once all the sections are done, the SWS team assembles the pieces like a giant 3-D jigsaw puzzle. This creates a very basic full-sized model. A lot of work still needs to be done and it is handled by a team of sculptors at Stan Winston Studio. They hand-carve the foam to add all the incredible details that make it seem real.
Molding and Casting
A set of molds are made of the full-sized sculpture. The molds are made from an epoxy that is very durable and has strong bonding characteristics.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
Creating the mold
Once the components of the animatronic device are ready, much of the frame work is test fitted inside the molds before the foam rubber skin is cast. In conjunction with this step is the fabrication of the foam-running core, which is created by lining the inside of the mold with precise layers of clay to represent the skin thickness. When the clay lay-up is completed, the surface of the clay is fiberglassed to create the foam-running core. After the clay is cleaned out, the foam-running core is bolted into the mold and creates a negative space between the foam-running core and detailed surface of the mold. When filled with foam rubber, this negative space becomes the skin.
The purpose of this process is twofold:
- It makes the skin movement seem more natural
- It controls the skin's thickness and weight
Let's move on to the building of the animatronic components.
Creature CreationBuilding the various components used in the animatronic device usually takes the longest time. Most of the creatures that are developed at Stan Winston Studio require parts that you're not going to find at your local hardware store. When is the last time you saw a left forearm for a Spinosaurus sitting on the shelf at Home Depot? This means that SWS has to build almost everything themselves. They do take advantage of any existing products when possible, usually by repurposing parts of a common device to fill some of their uncommon needs. This creative use of generally available items is probably the best way to learn how to do animatronics yourself, as demonstrated on this page.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
Working on the head of Tyrannosaurus rex
Basically, there are four main categories that the work splits into, with development happening simultaneously across the categories.
- Mechanical - SWS engineers design and build the mechanical systems, which includes everything from basic gears to sophisticated hydraulics. An interesting fact about the animatronic Spinosaurus is that nearly all of the mechanical systems used in it are hydraulic.
- Electronic - Another group develops the electronic control systems needed to operate the animatronic device. Typically starting from scratch and creating their own custom circuit boards, these engineers are essentially building giant remote-controlled toys. Almost all of the movement of the Spinosaurus will be manipulated by specialized remote-control systems known as telemetry devices. We discuss the specific telemetry devices used in the next section.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
All hydraulic systems are installed and checked.
- Structural - All of the electronic and mechanical components need something to attach to and control, and the skin must have a frame to maintain its shape. This is done by building a plastic and steel frame. To increase the realism, and because it is the natural way to design it, the frame of the Spinosaurus, as well as most other creatures made by SWS, resembles the actual skeleton of the beast. This skeletal frame is largely comprised of graphite, a synthetic material known for its strength and lightness.
- Surface - The "skin" of the Spinosaurus is made from foam rubber, which is a very light, spongy rubber that is made by mixing air with liquid latex rubber and then curing (hardening) it. While there are other compounds, such as silicone and urethane, that are stronger and last longer, foam rubber is used because it is much easier to work with. The solution is poured into each mold and allowed to cure. As mentioned earlier, parts of the frame are embedded with the foam rubber at certain points. To further strengthen the skin, a piece of fabric is cut to size and embedded in the foam rubber after it is poured into the mold. Once cured, each piece of skin is pulled from its mold.
Putting it TogetherWhen all the components are done, it's time to build the Spinosaurus. The frame is put together and then the mechanical systems are put in place. As each component is added, it is checked to ensure that it moves properly and doesn't interfere with other components. Most of the electronic components are then connected to the mechanical systems they will control. The controls have been tested with the mechanical systems prior to final assembly, but the systems are checked again.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
The "skeleton" of the Spinosaurus
Parts of the skin that have embedded pieces of the frame in them are put in place when the frame is assembled. The other skin pieces are fastened in place on the frame once the mechanical and electronic components are installed. Assembling the skin is a very laborious process. As each piece is added, the team has to check to make sure there are no problems, such as:
- Unwanted folds
- Buckling
- Stretching
- Too tight
Whenever one of these problems occurs, the skin must be adapted or attached differently. Also, there are places where you do want the skin to fold or hang loose or travel in a certain way, and it must be adjusted to achieve that effect. One of the tricks that SWS uses to make the Spinosaurus and other dinosaurs seem more realistic is to attach bungee cords between areas of skin and the frame. During movement, these bungee cords simulate tendons under the skin, bunching and stretching.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
Painting the skin
The skin is mostly "painted" before it is attached to the frame. Stan Winston Studio does not use actual paint, though. Instead, a specially formulated mixture that is akin to rubber cement is used. Tints are added to the mixture to get the correct color. Rosengrant says that they use this mixture in place of traditional paint because it bonds more strongly with the foam rubber and stretches with it as the animatronic moves.
Once the animatronic device is complete, the team has to test it and work out any problems.
Making it MoveThe people that control the animatronic figure are called puppeteers, because that is all that an animatronic device is -- a sophisticated puppet. These puppeteers are skilled actors in their own right and will spend some time with the animatronic figure learning its range of movements. Rosengrant calls this "finding the performance." The puppeteers are determining what movements make the animatronic figure look angry, surprised, hungry or any other emotions or moods that are called for in the script.
Photo courtesy Stan Winston Studio, photographer Chuck Zlotnick
The telemetry device for controlling the arms
Eight puppeteers operate the Spinosaurus:
- Basic head/body - swivels head, opens and closes jaws, moves neck back and forth, makes body sway from side to side
- Tongue slide levers - moves tongue up and down, side to side and in or out
- Eye joystick control - eyes move, eyelids blink and eye ridge moves
- Front arms - full range of motion; hands open and close
- Cart/body - moves creature back and forth on track
- Breathing potentiometer - inflated bladder inside chest cavity simulates breathing
- Tail - full range of motion
- Body raise slider - raises and lowers body
Rosengrant is the coordinator, and he makes sure that all of the other puppeteers are working in concert to create a realistic and believable motion. The telemetry devices used to control the Spinosaurus range from simple handheld units, reminiscent of a video-game joystick, to bizarre contraptions you wouldn't find anywhere else. For example, the puppeteer who controls the arms has a device that he straps onto his own arms. He then acts out the movement he wants the Spinosaurus to make, and the telemetry device translates his motion into a control signal that is sent to the circuit board controlling the mechanical components that comprise the arm system of the Spinosaurus.
Mouse over the arrows to rotate the dinosaur's head.
As you move the head, hold down your mouse button to open the mouth.
Monster MashBecause the animatronic Spinosaurus is controlled by radio-frequency (RF) devices, certain precautions must be taken when it is in use. Any other device, such as a cell phone, that operates using RF technology must be turned off in the vicinity of the animatronic device. Otherwise, improper signals can interfere with the control signals. This could have disastrous effects when dealing with a 12-ton monster. Clean power is important for the same reason. The Spinosaurus has a dedicated uninterruptible power supply (UPS) so that a power surge or brownout would not cause it to go out of control.
Rosengrant calls the Spinosaurus a "hot rod" animatronic device. Everything on the Spinosaurus has more power than usual. The hydraulics have larger cylinders than normal and provide approximately 1,000 horsepower. The Spinosaurus is such a powerful machine that it can literally tear a car apart. When the tail is whipped from one side to the other, it reaches 2 Gs at the tip (1 G is the force of Earth's gravity).
Photo courtesy Universal Studios
The incredible realism of the animatronic Spinosaurus gave the actors ample reason to appear terrified.
On the set, the animatronic Spinosaurus was bolted onto a platform that moves on a track like a train does. An 18-foot (5.5-m) hydraulic cylinder was attached to the back of the Spinosaurus to move it forward very quickly. Moving the Spinosaurus to another location required a crane to lift it.
Since a lot of the action in "Jurassic Park III" involves water (mist, rain and lakes), the Spinosaurus had to be waterproof. Stan Winston Studio sealed everything tightly, providing enough protection that the machine could be completely submerged and still operate!
When watching any of the Jurassic Park movies, the blending of the animatronic and digital versions is extraordinary. Very few people can distinguish between them on the screen. However, Stan Winston says there is an easy way to tell if a dinosaur is digital or animatronic: If you can see the entire creature, legs and all, moving across the screen, then it is digital. The majority of other shots, particularly close-ups, probably use the animatronic version. Most animatronic figures, the Spinosaurus included, do not have legs. The ones that do are generally not capable of completely free movement.
Photo courtesy Universal Studios
Onscreen, the digital Spinosaurus from Industrial Light & Magic is hard to distinguish from its animatronic counterpart.
The dinosaurs of "Jurassic Park III" are incredible examples of the state of the art in animatronic technology. After seeing the Spinosaurus animatronic figure up close and actually touching it, I am amazed at how reality can be shaped so intricately by these masters of their craft.
To learn more about animatronics and related topics, check out the links on the next page.
Related HowStuffWorks Links
- How Blue Screen Special Effects Work
- How Industrial Light & Magic Works
- How Centropolis Creates Special Effects
- How Hydraulics Work
- How Gears Work
- How Radio Controlled Toys Work
- How Iron and Steel Work.
- How Bearings Work
- How Waterjets Work
- How do they create the special "frozen" effect in the Matrix?
More Great Links
- Stan Winston Studio
- "Jurassic Park III"
- Cyber F/X
- Build Your Own Animatronic Skeleton
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Who's investing in reducing food waste?
European food and agri companies could save up to 10 billion euros annually by introducing innovations that reduce waste in the food chain. 'This calls for a completely different perspective on cooperation within these chains', says Rabobank analyst Paul Bosch.
Paul Bosch is a food & agri supply chain analyst at Rabobank Food and Agribusiness Research and has conducted research into the potential of reducing food waste. The European Union wants to reduce waste generation by 30% in 2025. This aim is not only about the ethical aspects of food waste. It is also about money, lots of money.
Which part of the chain generates the most waste?
Bosch: 'Consumers throw away 30 billion euros' worth of food at home every year. The European sector is currently losing 60 billion euros a year in food production and distribution due to food waste in the chain. Food that never reaches consumers.'
This is a particularly critical issue for perishable foods such as meat, fruit and vegetables. Most of the losses are incurred at the beginning of the food chain during farm production and post-harvest storage and processing.
What level of cost-savings are we talking about?
'European companies could save 5 billion euros a year by introducing innovations in the field of harvesting and post-harvest storage. They also stand to save another 2.5 billion euros through food packaging innovations and 2.5 billion more through monitoring the freshness of products more effectively.'
Could you give a couple of examples?
'Companies can invest in machinery that causes less damage to crops during harvesting and transport. They can also invest in new treatment methods that help reduce losses during the storage of potatoes and vegetables. Further down the chain, using different packaging materials or sealing technologies can both extend the shelf life of food products and provide improved protection for products. Retailers that successfully link product freshness with dynamic pricing can optimise sales and safeguard quality. Better product quality on shelves is good for sales anyway.'
If the benefits are so obvious, why aren't companies actively making these investments?
'A conservative and obvious train of thought is that product waste at retailers is advantageous for suppliers because it means more is sold to retailers. What's more, retailers that want to prevent waste often need the supplier to make an investment in order to do this. This investment weighs heavily if the players in the chain don't know for certain whether they will continue to supply the same retailer in the coming years.'
'Investing in less food waste produces a range of additional benefits.'
So what is needed?
'An innovative view of the chain. Practice shows that investing in less food waste produces a range of additional benefits. A longer shelf life results in, for example, higher sales figures and a larger potential sales area. Reduced waste also makes it easier to manage stocks at lower costs. The ability to guarantee higher and consistent quality is another added advantage that multiple companies in the chain can seize and leverage to create value.'
What should this type of business model look like?
'Companies that want to implement innovations that reduce waste must collaborate with partners that are optimally able to turn the related benefits into value. These could be companies that benefit more than others from improved stock management, have a strong focus on quality and are able to tap into the opportunities of a larger sales area quickly. We believe finding partners that can optimally benefit from these added advantages is key to profitable investments.'
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Rabobank sees reducing losses in the food chain as one of the priorities on the global food agenda this year. Reducing waste will ultimately make more food available for people and improve returns in the food and agri chain. As a leading food and agri bank worldwide, Rabobank has developed the 'Banking for Food' vision on the global food supply and the bank's role in relation to it.
Rabobank is providing computer programmers and software developers with support and resources to come up with online solutions for fighting food waste. They are developing an app that will make it easier to export excess produced food and an app that will make children more aware of food waste. These ideas stem from a food waste hackathon held in late 2014.


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HESI Solicits Emerging Issues Proposals for 2016 Action
Click here to access instructions and the proposal form.
Deadline: Friday, 4 December 2015
Is your organization facing new scientific challenges?
Are you seeking a collaborative forum to help generate data,
develop methodologies, or build consensus on applications for safety?
The ILSI Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI) seeks your suggestions for priority emerging scientific issues (human or environmental health) that should be addressed through a focused, multi-sector collaborative program. The most promising proposals will form the basis of new scientific initiatives within HESI, and will receive supporting funds to initiate activities in the fall of 2016.
Proposal submissions do not require a commitment of resources or any current or prior affiliation with the HESI organization. Click here for frequently asked questions about the HESI proposal solicitation process.
To submit a proposal, complete the attached proposal form (or access it here), and return it to Ms. Cyndi Nobles (HESI) at email@example.com (fax: 202-659-3617) by Friday, 4 December 2015.
Thank you in advance for your scientific contributions!
Ms. Jennifer B. Pierson, MPH Ms. Cyndi J. Nobles
HESI Scientific Program Manager HESI Branch Administrator
202-659-3306, x 158 202-659-3306, x112
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My friend Pat sent me the book "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." I've heard of this book. Reading it I discovered something that I think just about all of us know, at one time or another we've all been that wimpy kid. I know I have been.
I'm tempted to write my own "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." However, what really makes this book unique are the illustrations. I would have to work on that folks. I could make my own cartoon characters but it would take so long. So bear with me while I do my own personal take on "Diary of a Wimpy Kid", sans the illustrations.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Ron's Version
|"Little Ronnie" - First Grade class photo - 1948
I was born in November 1941, one month before Pearl Harbor.
|Me at two years old - literally a Living Doll (at least my Mother thought so)
My father was a transplanted hillbilly from North Carolina to Pennsylvania. He was ten years old when he arrived in Pennsylvania by train. First time he ever wore shoes.
|"Pop" - Ike - my dad 1941 - 21 years old
My Mother was a 16 year old motherless high school senior anxious to get out of her Cinderella like home life. "Pop" was her "Prince Charming."
I was the result of this unlikely union of a truck driving, semi-literate, handsome hillbilly father and a beautiful but poor daughter of a Quaker family.
|My beautiful Mother - high school senior 1939
And it shows. To this day I am a weird anagram of those two disparate cultures.
For almost a year I was an ONLY CHILD.
Then my parents decided to HAVE ANOTHER. That would be Isaac, Jr.
|Me and brother Isaac, Jr - I have lost my privileged status as an ONLY CHILD
Even back then, in those black and white days I knew my special status as an ONLY CHILD had changed my life . . . forever.
Then, to add insult to injury my Mom and Pop decided to have yet ONE MORE. His name was John.
|Baby John, hood ornament
|My Baby Brothers - Isaac and John - 1947 - Washington Avenue, Downingtown, PA
Growing up on Washington Avenue I had my friends and John and Isaac had each other. Yes folks, I didn't hang out with my brothers. They were just THERE . . . in the way.


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Got Energy Efficiency? On-Farm Audits to Save Money, Energy
[Source: Southeast Farm Press]
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced an initiative designed to help agricultural producers transition to more energy efficient operations. This initiative will make funding available for individual on-farm energy audits designed to save both money and energy when fully implemented.
"Reducing energy use on America's farms and ranches will not only help our agricultural producers become more profitable, but also help the United States become more energy independent," said Vilsack. "Through this initiative, producers will be able to receive individual on-farm energy audit evaluations and assistance with implementation of energy conservation and efficiency measures."
Approximately 1,000 on-farm energy audit evaluations in 29 states will be funded by $2 million through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) in fiscal year 2010. The energy audits will be individually tailored to ensure coverage of each farm's primary energy uses such as milk cooling, irrigation pumping, heating and cooling of livestock production facilities, manure collection and transfer, grain drying, and similar common on-farm activities.
Participating states include: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Implementation will occur in stages beginning with the short-term immediate goal of providing the on-farm energy audits to help identify how the operations can become more energy efficient. Longer-term goals will involve development of agricultural energy management plans for cost effective implementation of the recommendations provided in their on-farm energy audits. More information about agricultural energy management plans is available at www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/cap.html.
The 2008 farm bill provides authority to use EQIP financial assistance funds for payment of practices and conservation activities involving the development of an Agricultural Energy Management Plan (AgEMP) appropriate for the eligible land of a program participant. The Farm Bill statute allows EQIP payments for up to 75 percent of the estimated incurred cost of practice implementation for the development of an AgEMP meeting agency standards and requirements. Eligible producers in the above listed states may apply for the AgEMP through application at their local NRCS office. EQIP payments are made directly to program participants for development of an AgEMP by a certified Technical Service Provider (TSP) http://techreg.usda.gov/CustLocateTSP.aspx.
Information about how to apply for an AgEMP is available at www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/eqip/EQIP_signup/2009_signup/index.html. Click on the state where the property you are interested in obtaining an EQIP AgEMP is located. Dairy, beef, poultry, swine, and other agricultural operations are included in this energy efficiency initiative. USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service, in partnership with USDA Rural Development, will implement the agricultural energy conservation and efficiency initiative.
For information about other NRCS conservation programs, online visit www.nrcs.usda.gov, or visit the nearest USDA Service Center in your area.
This year represents the 75th year of NRCS "helping people help the land." Since its inception the NRCS conservation delivery system has advanced a unique partnership with state and local governments and private landowners delivering conservation based on specific, local conservation needs, while accommodating state and national interests.
August 19, 2010 5:15 pm
This is really great – I'm proud of my home state of Connecticut for participating in this program. We mostly hear about residential home energy, but auditing farms and helping them become more sustainable is just as important – it's part of the carbon cost of all the food we eat.


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I'm jealous.
What's it going into?
"Signature?........We don't need no stinkin' Signature!!!"
I'm jealous.
What's it going into?
My 8-core Xeon e5430 box. I've been running 2 SMP clients and 1 GPU client on a 8800GTS on this box. Let's see what kind of boost I get with the GTX285.
"Signature?........We don't need no stinkin' Signature!!!"
Hi Goobee,
How is it going with your new GTX 285, and how much PPD are you getting with it?
I'm saving for my next purchase of a GTX 295 + a 1200 Watt PSU, which should boost me to over 60,000 PPD with my folding farm. If I can afford the huge electricity bill, with running the AC most of the year to keep them cool, as I have to do already in Feb., with temps in the upper 70s already.
I'm running 3 9800 GX2s+ 1 8600 card, for a total of 7 GPU clients, + 5 PS3, and 3 SMP clients.
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Folding for a better future!
See you later alligator. Cajun Don.
Super disappointing at the moment. Fahmonitor shows it at 6218.37 PPD. WTF??
"Signature?........We don't need no stinkin' Signature!!!"
I cranked up the overclock on the shader, it helped a little. Not a lot though.
I will turn off one of the SMP clients and see what the results look like.
"Signature?........We don't need no stinkin' Signature!!!"
I would be willing to bet that if you closed a smp client and made sure the gpu was configured to use all available cores your ppd would go way up on that gpu. This is based on my own experience.
Do you use NV_FAH_CPU_AFFINITY command?
No, but I'm willing to give it a go. How do you use that command?
"Signature?........We don't need no stinkin' Signature!!!"
From another forum where I got my information.
I use 0 myself.With core 1.07 or later, they introduced a new environment variable called NV_FAH_CPU_AFFINITY and it take a binary mask. A binary mask is just a programming trick to set the bits but for the majority, it may be a bit confusing so here is a full list to help you get the correct value :
0 = all cores
1 = core 0
2 = core 1
3 = core 0 + 1
4 = core 2
5 = core 0 + 2
6 = core 1 + 2
7 = core 0 + 1 + 2
8 = core 3
9 = core 0 + 3
10 = core 1 + 3
11 = core 0 + 1 + 3
12 = core 2 + 3
13 = core 0 + 2 + 3
14 = core 1 + 2 + 3
15 = core 0 + 1 + 2 + 3
Alternatively, there is also a simple way to determine the value :
Core 0 = 1
Core 1 = 2
Core 2 = 4
Core 3 = 8
If you want core 1 and 3 only, add 2 and 8 to get 10.
If you want core 0, 2 and 3, add 1, 4 and 8 to get 13.
For your information, if you have a quad-core, setting a value or 0 or 15 set the same affinity to all cores. If you have more than 4 cores, each additional core always take a 2^n value where n is the core number, starting from 0.
Now that you know how to determine the value to enter in the environment variable, we need to create that variable. Here is the simple steps (OS independent) :
-Go to start and run type in: sysdm.cpl then a system config panel should pop up.
-Under the Advanced tab click the environment variables button.
-Click new and under Variable name put NV_FAH_CPU_AFFINITY
-Under Variable value put the corresponding # you desire... Look above to determine the desired value.
-Walla, you have now setup the environmental variable hit Ok and close the window.
-Stop and restart the GPU2 client to make use of the new environment variable.
Your GPU should now utilize whatever cores you specified! I generally use 15 to allow it to use all cores. Then just check the box as indicated above in Xil's guide to not lock the GPU to a single core and your ready to roll.


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I used Card Patterns Sketch #123 to help with the design of my card, and I also created it for ColourQ Challenge #93 {real red, peach parfait, pear pizazz, marina mist, white}. And I just have to say...in my world, sheep would be even CUTER if they were star patterned. Tee hee! :) Here is what I created:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (vintage cream)
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Lea Lawson {You are here!!}
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And as always, there will be lots of giveaways on the Lawn Fawn blog this week!! Click on these links and follow the comment instructions for your chance!!


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This Safety Professional Certification is an indication to employers, potential employers, regulatory agencies, and the courts that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities equivalent to a level of proficiency expected of a professional who is capable of working with little or no supervision while managing the safety programs, policies, and procedures common to business and industry.
Creating a safety culture in the workplace can be difficult. This course will provide the tools necessary to implement proper safety training and an effective safety program. Students will learn how to understand and interpret regulations, avoid civil and criminal liability, increase worker morale, reduce workers comp rates and most importantly, minimize or eliminate injuries in the workplace. The required amount of time to complete the course is dependent upon your knowledge of workplace safety, but we find that the average completion time is approximately 40 hours. You have up to six months to complete the course.
Our Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certification will allow you to do the following:
- Study of primary workplace safety topics
- Information to qualify you as a safety expert and manager
- Learn training methodologies that change the way your employees work
- Save money by developing your own safety programs
- Avoid civil and criminal liability for accidents and injuries
- Determine proper interpretation and application of OSHA regulations
- Establish acceptable analysis and documentation of workplace hazards
- Manage workplace safety inspections and audits
- Investigate, analyze and document workplace accidents and root cause analysis
- Create and manage a successful safety culture using the latest behavior modification techniques
Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Course Requirements:
All NASP certifications are stand-alone certifications. However, NASP's designations are designed to be achieved in a step by step building block process where each level achieved is a step toward the next higher level. You may purchase the highest level certification, and it will encompass the building blocks below it. The Certified Safety Professional is our foundational course and is the first step in beginning your professional level certifications.
Online Exams:
The student will take a comprehensive online exam for this course. You must score 80% to receive certification. You have two opportunities to pass each exam.
A refresher course and exam will be required every three (3) years. The cost of this recertification is $395.
Authorization of the CSP:
The Certified Safety Professional (CSP) may issue NASP certificates for the below listed courses. They may represent themselves as NASP Certified Trainers. They may use the NASP name and logo on their website and in other advertising, but they may not represent themselves as being NASP. CSPs may advertise themselves as an NASP Certified Trainer for any safety course they teach, whether or not it is on the following list, and issue their own certificates without the NASP name or logo. Details are found below. When issuing an NASP certificate or diploma, the CSP may teach the following courses:
- Safety Awareness Topics click here for list of topics
- NASP 10 hour Course for General Industry
- NASP 30 hour Course for General Industry
- NASP 10 hour Course for Construction
- NASP 30 hour Course for Construction
- Occupational Safety and Health Diploma – (any six of our Awareness Topics)
- Occupational Safety and Health Advanced Diploma – (any twelve of our Awareness Topics)
- Occupational Safety and Health Supervisor Diploma – (any eighteen of our Awareness Topics)
Note: If a CSP wishes to issue NASP/IASP Certificates and Cards, there will be a processing fee for each student taking a course. Click visit the Trainer's Resource page for details of pricing structure.


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Murder and Moonbeams : Vegan Dinner Theater
December 12, 2019 @ 7:00 pm$35.00
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With Murder and Moonbeams, the team from BDIH productions steers their third production toward the cold…the noir…the macabre. Will the mystery be solved? Will our (so-called) hero be vindicated? What's with all this red paint?! You have questions, we have answers, see – and a delicious vegan spread along with vivacious themed cocktails, to boot. Featuring local thespians and an all original score from our Molly Jay, this occurrence is not to be missed.
Three vegan courses from Chef Julia Simon will add depth to the evening's intrigue. Gluten free options available upon request.
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What's Open Wednesday
Welcome to our first installment of "What's Open Wednesday." It's a quick-hitting list of open positions we're currently recruiting candidates for. See a job that interests you? Want more information? Contact Talent Acquisition Manager Kerry Weber at .
Industry: health insurance
Location: Madison, WI
Responsible for writing extracts from data warehouse, creating SSRS reports, and conducting data analysis. Reporting writing, SQL, SSRS, and data mapping skills are a must. MDM and Power BI experience is a plus.
Senior Business Systems Analyst – Warehouse Management
Industry: tool manufacturing
Location: Madison, WI or Memphis, TN
Seeking an experienced Techno/Functional Analyst with background in the Manhattan Warehouse Management System. Role is 80% functional/20% technical. Responsible for requirements gathering and translating, process design, and quality assurance.
Manager of ERP Technical Delivery
Industry: home furnishings
Location: Middleton, WI
Requires experience in integration of, best practices for, and running the back-end technical side of network tools. Will lead a team of up to 8 people. AS400 RPG, SQL server, ERP, Edi, and web services experience are a must.
Information Technology Professionals
Location: Brookfield, WI
Seeking a candidate with breadth and depth of knowledge in Microsoft, Cisco, VMWare, and other technologies to serve as a consultant to multiple clients in a variety of industries. Must be able to work with clients to align technology solutions with their business objectives and budgetary needs, and then implement those solutions.
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100 Masterpieces of Australian Painting
by Burton, Barbara (notes on the artists); Splatt (commentary on plates and introduction), William
Rigby. Good. Burton, Barbara (notes on the artists). 100 Masterpieces of Australian Painting. Splatt (commentary on plates and introduction), William. NP: Rigby, ND. 208pp. Indexed. Illustrated. 4to. Hardcover with gilt lettering. Book condition: Good with lightly rubbed corners and front endsheet cut out. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good with slightly faded top edge and subtly rubbed panels. (Inventory #: UBUR10000LAW)


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It can be difficult to look beyond the 2016 Olympic Games, now just 6 months away, but organizers of the 2017 FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary already have eyes on promoting their own event.
Just released is aerial footage of the in-progress construction of the Dagály Swimming Complex, the event's primary competition facility. Swimming, synchronized swimming, diving and water polo finals are slated to be hosted by Dagály. The facility will consist of an indoor 50 meter competition pool, an indoor warm up pool, an outdoor 50 meter pool, leisure pools, an entertainment centre and the FINA Market Street.
The first video below is the current construction, followed by another video simulating the final product. You can read more about the specifics of the new venue here.
The main venue #budapest2017 #worlds #seimmingpool #seimmingcomplex Dagaly Swimming Complex pic.twitter.com/41K1ei7GAN
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27 September 2018 - Since International Enterprise Singapore and SPRING came together on 1 April 2018 as a single agency to form Enterprise Singapore, the Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) will be launched soon on 25 October 2018 to support companies in the upgrading of business capabilities, innovation, and internationalization.
EDG will replace the existing Capability Development Grant (CDG) and the Global Company Partnership (GCP) Grant.
Companies incorporated in Singapore must submit their CDG and GCP applications before 24 October 2018 and EDG must be submitted after the deadline.
Companies in Singapore looking to scale up business capabilities such as Enterprise Retail POS Systems with unified commerce and real-time data for sustainable growth can tap on the Capability Development Grant (CDG).
The grant defrays up to 70% of qualifying project costs such as consultancy, training, certification and equipment expenses.
The application requirements for smaller scale projects (grant support of S$30,000 or less) has also been simplified. Look forward to an easier application process with more streamlined forms and documentation requirements.
SMEs can apply for CDG if they meet the following criteria:
- Registered and operating in Singapore
- Have a minimum of 30% local shareholding
- Group annual sales turnover of S$100 million or less, or group employment of up to 200 employees
Enterprise Singapore will assess the application based on your needs, the project scope, and competency of the service provider in improving your business capabilities. All applications are subject to Enterprise Singapore's approval.
Click here to view the brochure.
How to Apply?
About Enterprise Singapore
Enterprise Singapore is the government agency championing enterprise development, working with committed companies to build capabilities, innovate and internationalize.
Source: https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/
Contact IRMCS for more information.
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Customer-facing Display Solutions: 2-Line and 10" screens
Traffic Counter
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In The Pocket are a slick, professional 7 piece party band who travel the length and breadth of the UK on a mission to fill dance floors! Based in Hertfordshire, this dual fronted wedding band play a wide variety of your favourite music ranging from 50's classics to modern day chart toppers, across a range of styles such as rock 'n' roll, funk, pop, country, R&B, reggae, rock, soul, motown and blues! With a repertoire mindfully crafted to make your event as immense and memorable as possible, the setlist for the evening can be tailored to suit any wedding or party!
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A search warrant executed at a Lake in the Hills warehouse led drug agents to about 35 pounds of suspected cocaine, authorities said.
In connection with the seized drugs worth an estimated $512,000, the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office has charged Ivan A. Moreno-Gollegos, 18, and Juan C. Sanchez-Cacho, 40, both of Carpentersville, with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
On Sept. 20, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Kane County Heroin Initiative Task Force launched a monthlong investigation into a local narcotics network, according to a Kane County Sheriff's Office news release.
With the help of the McHenry County Sheriff's Office, a search warrant was executed at a warehouse in the 9100 block of Trinity Drive in Lake in the Hills.
The investigation led to the seizure of about 35 pounds of suspected cocaine.
Under the direction of the Kane County Heroin Initiative Task Force, the investigation involved members of the DEA's Chicago office, Kane County Sheriff's Office, McHenry County Sheriff's Office and McHenry County State's Attorney's Office.
"The seizure of these illegal drugs and arrests of the violators during these joint law enforcement efforts show the power of partnering together to attack those who funnel their narcotics into our communities," DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian McKnight said in a statement.