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Spot seals, dolphins and penguins on your Milford Sound Cruise
While viewing the scenery in Milford Sound is an experience in itself, the fiord comes to life with regular visits from some of our favourite marine wild..
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While viewing the scenery in Milford Sound is an experience in itself, the fiord comes to life with regular visits from some of our favourite marine wildlife species.
On most of our cruises, you will get to spot a New Zealand Fur Seal bathing on the rocks of Copper Point or the creatively named, Seal Rock.
Nearly hunted to extinction back in 1800's due to high demand for fur in the fashion industry, our seal populations have since recovered to now being considered to have an 'increasing' population in New Zealand.
This seal species prefer retreating to rocky outcrops rather than sandy beaches, which makes Milford Sound the perfect place to try and spot these beautiful creatures from your cruise.
We've seen the larger males, females and even seal pups swimming in the water or resting in the sunshine on a rock.
The New Zealand fur seals diet mostly consists of squid and small mid-wter fish, although they have been known to hunt larger species including the conger eels, barracuda, and hoki – sometimes diving at depths of up to 238 metres, for as long as 11 minutes at a time!
Occasionally we receive a visit from a pod of bottlenose dolphins. This is always a spectacular sight, and our small boat cruises will get you closer to them as they ride the wave of the boat – smaller passenger numbers means everyone gets a great view.
Occasionally a pod of dusky or hector dolphins may visit the Fiord, although more often than not it will be the bottlenose. This species can grow up to three metres in length and weigh up to 300 kilograms.
Their diet is made up of fish, invertebrate species and oceanic squid – diving beneath the surface for 3-4 minutes at a time.
They are quite social mammals, and are fascinated with humans – often turning their heads to the side to get a look of you on our vessel above as they are riding the waves.
Another well-loved species that can be spotted in Milford Sound is the Fiordland Crested Penguin. They breed between July and November, which is the most common time to spot them in the fiord. This penguin in considered one of the rarest in the country, so it is a great privilege if you are lucky enough to spot one.
Visit us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube for more Milford Sound inspiration, or visit our website to see what other marine species can be found in to fiord.
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Written by Dave Pankew | Photos by RCH Designs & Jacob Leveton
Ask any of the staff around here and they might admit they're a bit spoiled by the experiences they've gone through. Whether it is hot feature cars, insane events or even the smoking models we have to work with, the bar is continually raised. You have to really knock us out to get noticed versus your average car guy who may get out to a handful of shows every year and may never have seen a national event or made it to SEMA. But on the other end of the business we have, we have to give credit when a build really leaves us drooling long after we have returned home.
Case in point was Mad Mike Whiddett's unreal RX-7 dubbed the "Madbul." The Madbul was a quad rotor, all motor beast of a car that sounded like nothing we had ever heard. The haunting screams of the fiery 4-rotor made such an impression that if I close my eyes I can still hear the sound that left me transfixed when I was supposed to be concentrating on the event itself. The bloated widebody of the FD made it easily a foot wider than stock and housed the kind of wheels that had a dish you could cradle a baby in. The car was a world-wide hit and we often wondered how would Whiddett top the Madbul?
Well, he would top it the only way he knew how, to stuff another rotary into a newer chassis and build up the Badbul. The Badbul based on the RX-8 chassis is actually the 28th rotary-powered vehicle Mad Mike has breathed on since he wasn't yet old enough to drive. He rocked all kinds of odd ball R100s, RX-2s and RX-3s with a number of RX-7s in the stable over the years. The RX-7 drift car was being shipped around the world and spent too much time in a container, so Mad Mike decided to round up his team and sponsors for an all new Mazda build to keep his fan-base well-fed.
"I know my rotaries" says Mad Mike "So the only problems were waiting for parts to come from around the globe. It kind of slowed the build time down, but we still made our short time frame of 6 months and within the budget of $75,000USD."
Mike pointed out that figure is about one quarter of the cost to build some other Formula D cars. Much of the work had to be custom as there aren't many drift parts available for the RX-8. All of the suspension is custom and the steering had to be highly modified to obtain the angles needed to keep it sideways at a steep angle. There was no widebody of this magnitude out there, so it also had to be built from the ground up. As for the rotary, well much of that comes from Mad Mike's homeland of New Zealand and neighboring Australia, both of whom have been tuning rotaries for over four decades.
At the heart of the build is a triple-rotor built by PPRE in New Zealand. The high polished monster Bridgeport has an unmistakable sound and solid horsepower numbers. The balanced RX-8 rotors have been fitted with PPRE apex seals for high compression and long life. The 3-rotor has been fitted with a custom PPRE header with a massive HKS T51R SPL turbo hanging off it. All the compressed air is chilled with a Redline front mount intercooler and vented by a TurboSmart Pro BOV. All that extra air required loads of fuel and a Bosch intake is aided by twin Bosch 044 inline spitting C16 out of six 1000cc injectors.
Tuned by a Microtech LT12 standalone, the boost is regulated by TurboSmart's e-Boost 2 electronic boost controller. On the rollers, the 2.0L pumped out some decent figures topping 666whp with 543lb-ft of twist. Tuned by Pulse Performance, the mission was to get instant response of the big snail and power all the way to redline and beyond. The transmission had to be replaced with a rare HKS 6-speed sequential box rocking an HKS twin plate clutch. The custom driveshaft spins up an OS Giken 1.5-way LSD for superior traction and Driveshaft shop axles for strength.
Aside from the insane sound of a Bridgeport 3-rotor and a minimal exhaust system, the look of the car breaks new ground for RX-8s. The reception on the RX-8 styling has always been moderate but Mad Mike built it to pay homage to all of the ridiculous cars he sees in mountain drift videos from Japan. The first order of business was to get a widebody but since none were available, it had to be custom built. The crew at Lokey took the entire shell apart and built fenders that were 90mm wide up front and 100mm wider in the rear. The engine was capped with a BN Sports hood and the trunk was fitted up with a SARD rear spoiler.
With a busy season of Formula D ahead of him Mad Mike has to put in some work. At the same time, he knows what it takes to be competitive and has and unbelievable list of sponsors to take him there included energy drink power house, Red Bull. With an unmistaken able sound and style, Mad Mike is sure to get noticed and we're eager to see the pay off in podium finishes.
ESSENTIALS // Owner: Mad Mike Whiddett, Location: Auckland, NZ, Vehicle: 2004 Mazda RX-8, Power: 666whp
ENGINE // Mazda 20B 3-Rotor 2.0L
ENGINE MODIFICATIONS // RX8 lightened and balanced rotors, balanced rotating assembly, PPRE apex seals, Hi-rpm mod stationary gears, flowed oil galleries, X-drilled eccentric shaft, 3-window bearings
full polished housings and front cover, HKS T51R SPL Turbo, HKS intake, PPRE Modified Mazda 20b throttle body, PPRE Ported and polished 20b intake, Bosch 044 x2, Bosch 040 in-tank lift pump, Turbosmart FRP2000, Custom PPRE, 1000cc injectors x6, PPRE Surge tank inline fuel cooler, Custom PPRE header, Custom PPRE 3.5-inch straight pipe, Bosch HEC coils, Custom PPRE Exhaust, Turbosmart Pro BOV, Turbosmart 60mm Pro-Gate, Redline Performance Intercooler
ENGINE MANAGEMENT // Microtech LT-12 ECU, Turbosmart e-boost 2
DRIVELINE // HKS 5speed sequentional, OS Giken 1.5-way LSD, Driveshaft shop axles, HKS Pro 2 twin-plate clutch
WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKES // Weds Kranze Bazeriea 18x11-inch front with -36 offset, Falken 615K 235/40R18, Weds Kranze Bazeriea 18x12-inch rear with -36 offset & 25mm spacer!!!, Falken 615K 265/35R18
SUSPENSION // TEIN Super Drift coilovers, Alignment by: Autoalign, All Custom suspension arms, MazdaSpeed strut bars
EXTERIOR // Full custom Lokey Industries widebhody w 100mm fenders, SARD rear spoiler, BN Sports hood, CRE8GRAFX vinyl wrap, V-LEDS headlights and tails
INTERIOR // Microtech digital dash, HKS C.A.M.P-2 digital dash, A'PEXi gauges, Sparco EVO seats, Willans 5-point harnesses, Twins Turbo Motorsports harness bar, Sparco wheel and quick release hub
SHOUTOUTS // Chromie, Damion, BIG TED and Cookie for all the hours and late nights that went into building BADBUL. Warren at PPRE for all his knowledge and the kick-ass 20B. Shannon and Gam @ Lokey Industries for helping me create the illest looking RX-8 on the planet. My sponsors Red Bull, Need for Speed, Metal Mulisha, Castrol, TengTools, Weds, DC, TEIN, Goodyear world wide, Falken USA, Redline Performance, HKS, Fusion, Independent Truck Spray painters, Classic Cover Insurance, Any Mazz Spares, Turbosmart, Lokey, and Hamburg Sud.


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A woman who calls herself The Black Widow is thankful for her giant stomach capacity this year after defeating six men to win a turkey eating contest in Manhattan. Finally, the battle of the sexes has been decidedly won. All that the Spice Girls worked for has come to fruition.
The New York Daily News reports that 42-year-old Sonya Thomas of Virginia entered the eating contest with six other competitors, one of whom was more than four times her size. The contest required entrants to eat as much of at 10 lb turkey they could stomach in a 10 minute time frame.
Thomas was able to polish her turkey off completely, boasting after her win that she'd left only bone.
The Black Widow is hardly an eating amateur; she holds world records in several eating contest categories including oysters and cheesecake. This time, she consumed more than 5 lbs of meat, attributing her excellent performance to the bird's moistness.
The sponsor of the contest, Wild Turkey brand bourbon, awarded the 100-lb woman over $1,500 in prize money for her feat.
Sonya (The Black Widow) Thomas Eats Almost Entire Turkey To Take Top Prize At Thanksgiving Eating Contest [NYDN]


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Wilson's Natural Landscaping is a strong team made up of plant professionals. If you're looking to add natural beauty to your yard or landscaping, something that follows Mother Nature's design, call Wilson's. We pride ourselves on creating and building ecologically correct gardens. That doesn't mean your yard will become overgrown with weeds or unwanted plants - our team is great at accurately determining the style and features you want before designing your custom landscaping creation.
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Thanks, Jeannette--I DID find your blog and I'm following it because it's GREAT! I am number 48 on the list...Hopefully I will be able to find some good ones this weekend (though weekends are usually when I'm NOT on here...). Take care--and thanks!
Thanks for the friendship! Can't wait to get to know you in the group.
Again, thanks!
Hi Jeannette,
So nice to meet you! Want to get to know you. Wonderful blog, BTW.
Ok, Jeannette, I'm following you now! Sorry to have missed the blog hop, please keep me in mind for the next one. I would love to have you also follow my blog about keeping a perspective on the journey that is motherhood, raising kids and the Great Balance. ~Aimee
Thanks, Jeannette! Great blog you have! I will try signing up for your blog hop- even though I've never done one before- but it looks like a fun experience. Please also consider following my blog: http://www.motherhoodandothermusings.com/. I really appreciate your warm welcome and offers to help! ~Aimee
Thanks for inviting me to your blog hop, all linked up. Thanks for hosting.
Thanks! Still finding my way around but I'll check out the blog hop!
Thanks for the warm welcome, Jeannette!
Hi Jeannette:)
Thanks for connecting with me and for your invite...I have joined the blog hop but I'm not sure how and where to follow you. On twitter? what's your user name?
Warm regards,
Hi Jeannette,
I've been blogging for over two years, but have never taken part in a blog hop, so thanks for the invite and the explanation!
Looking forward to linking up with like-minded ladies!
Thanks for the welcome, Jeannette! :)
Hey Thanks Jeannette! I am a novice at blogging but am excited to be a part of this fantastic new experience. I am hoping to get the word out about Kids Clubs all across the nation. I am the owner of the Massachusetts Kids Club. My web site is www.massachusettskidsclub.com. But I am sure that there is a Kids Club in your state too! We are all about partnering up with businesses to offer families savings by joining "The Club". The businesses that we have on board come from all areas: fun centers, clothing stores, restaurants, and much much more. The businesses offer discounts of buy one get one free, a percentage off, or a deal-of-the-day. We also have coupons for discounts on kids meals, ice cream and more. Plus, we have a calendar listing FREE events going on. Like free puppet shows, free library events, free carnivals. Kids Club websites are your One-Stop-Shop for all things family friendly and fun!
I have two kids too. I have a daughter who will be 21 next month....What??? Who said that!! Was that really me???.....Lol. Time FLIES....and I have a son who will be 18 in January.
Enjoy your boys. Kids are great; there are so many fun activities and times that families can and should spend time together & away from TV, Video games, Cell phones (texting), and Computers.
I look forward to being your friend too.....speaking of friends, won't you please "Like" the Massachusetts Kids Club page on Face Book?
All The Best,
just joined the link hop.....gotta find out how it works though.
Thanks for the welcome btw.
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Today I've been doing one of my favorite things: making a mix-tape. Of course, I'm not using any tape in this process, but somehow saying "mix cd" feels awkward. Much like saying "dump Coke" and "poop shoulder" – those are also awkward to say.
Anyway, crafting a playlist for a pal is one of my great joys. I don't have much free time these days, what with my stupid ol' grown-up lifestyle, but I used to make mix-tapes for people at the drop of a hat. The most casual of relationships could be an excuse.
"What are you doing, Job?"
"Making a mix-tape."
"For who?"
"A guy from the bakery."
"What guy?"
"…The baker."
"Oh. You're friends with the baker? The old dude? Isn't he, like, half deaf?"
"Is he? I dunno. I only just met him yesterday. Well, I mean, I saw him. Baking... things. I didn't really talk to him. But there was music playing in his bakery – some Sarah Vaughn – so I thought I'd make him a mix of cool jazz and vocalists and maybe even throw in some early French cabaret…"
And so it goes.
A good mix-tape isn't just an assortment of rad songs, though they're the meat of it. I'm of the opinion that truly neat-o mixes are bound together by little, sonic amuse-bouches; snippets of odd, silly, or even spooky clips. A line from a movie, an excerpted musical flourish, an individual sound effect even – all these things work.


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The Middle Tennessee Treasure Hunters Club was founded in 1971 by a small group of metal-detector enthusiasts. In 1983 the club changed its name to the Middle Tennessee Historical Research Association (MTHRA) in order to reflect the broader historical interests of many club members. We have now come full circle and in October of 1999 we changed our name to Middle Tennessee Metal Detecting Club. We realized that although many of our members do have historical research interests the name often confused folks who couldn't understand our primary purpose. Our club now has well over 100 members and is growing monthly in members who share our interests.
Meeting location: Charlotte Pike, Nashville, Tennessee
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The Seahawks will be down a member of their defensive line rotation for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
And for as many games as they play after that one as well. The team has placed defensive lineman Jason Jones on injured reserve. The exact injury wasn't disclosed, but Jones had knee surgery before the season and was listed as having missed practice because of his knee on Wednesday so we'll go with that as the reason for his season getting cut short.
Jones, who signed with the team as a free agent before the season after spending his first four seasons with the Titans. Jones did his best work on passing downs this year and had three sacks before being shut down for the season. His loss comes while the status of starting defensive tackle Alan Branch is still up in the air for this week because of an ankle injury that kept him out of practice on Wednesday.
The Seahawks promoted defensive tackle Hebron Fangupo from the practice squad to take Jones' place on the roster. Fangupo and rookie Jaye Howard, who has played one game this year, could be pressed into action if the Seahawks are missing Branch as they try to stop the 49ers from winning their second straight division title.


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Following this weekend's somewhat bizarre Disney-themed North Korean event, everyone was left with one question — who was the young woman who seemed to be seated so close to young leader Kim Jong Un?
Outside of the North Korean elite, no one seems to know (considering we don't even know how old Kim is, perhaps this is no surprise), but her sudden appearance has got tongues wagging, and is making headline news in the South. Some are saying it is Kim's little sister, Yeo-jong, while others believe that the woman must be Kim's wife, Chosun reports.
It's unclear if the woman is the same spotted last December, who was at the time rumored to be his "secretary", according to Chosun. A photo of a woman believed to be Yeo-jong also appeared in December, and appears to be a different woman than the one seen at the weekend.


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State of the Union
Completing the FAFSA
Testimony: ESEA Flexibility
Testimony: Sequestration
Sustainability Plans
Odds and Ends
Quote to Note
Upcoming Events
State of the Union
In his 2013 State of the Union address, President Obama outlined a series of proposals to increase access to a high-quality education. Among them were initiatives to make quality early education accessible to every child, to redesign the country's high schools to meet the needs of the real world, and to tackle the spiraling cost of college. The proposals complemented other efforts to strengthen the middle class, including calls to raise the minimum age and reform immigration.
Among the education excerpts from the speech:
Expanding Early Learning. "Study after study shows that the sooner a child begins learning, the better he or she does down the road. But, today, fewer than 3 in 10 four-year-olds are enrolled in a high-quality preschool program. Most middle class parents can't afford a few hundred bucks a week for private preschool, and, for poor kids who need help the most, this lack of access to preschool education can shadow them for the rest of their lives. Tonight, I propose working with states to make high-quality preschool available to every child in America.... Every dollar we invest in high-quality early education can save more than seven dollars later onby boosting graduation rates, reducing teen pregnancy, even reducing violent crime. In states that make it a priority to educate our youngest childrenlike Georgia or Oklahomastudies show students grow up more likely to read and do math at grade level, graduate high school, hold a job, and form more stable families of their own. So, let's do what works, and make sure none of our children start the race of life already behind."
Redesigning High Schools. "Let's also make sure that a high school diploma puts our kids on a path to a good job. Right now, countries like Germany focus on graduating their students with the equivalent of a technical degree from one of our community colleges, so that they're ready for a job. At schools like P-Tech in Brooklyna collaboration between New York City Public Schools, the City University of New York, and IBMstudents will graduate with a high school diploma and an associate's degree in computers or engineering.... Four years ago, we started Race to the Topa competition that convinced almost every state to develop smarter curricula and higher standards, all for about 1% of what we spend on education each year. Tonight, I'm announcing a new challenge to redesign America's high schools so they better equip graduates for the demands of a high-tech economy. And, we'll reward schools that develop new partnerships with colleges and employers and create classes that focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)the skills today's employers are looking for to fill the jobs that are there now and will be there in the future."
Holding Colleges Accountable. "Now, even with better high schools, most young people will need some higher education. It's a simple fact that the more education you have, the more likely you are to have a job and work your way into the middle class. But, today, skyrocketing costs price too many young people out of a higher education, or saddle them with unsustainable debt. Through tax credits, grants, and better loans, we've made college more affordable for millions of students and families over the last few years, but taxpayers can't keep on subsidizing higher and higher costs for higher education. Colleges must do their part to keep costs down, and it's our job to make sure that they do. So, tonight, I ask Congress to change the Higher Education Act so affordability and value are included in determining which colleges receive certain types of federal aid. And, tomorrow, my Administration will release a new College Scorecard (see below) that students and parents can use to compare schools based on a simple criteria: where you can get the most bang for your educational buck."
- Students, teachers, and innovators were guests of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden during the address.
- The White House released "The President's Plan for a Strong Middle Class and a Strong America," which, in addition to the proposals cited above, calls for a STEM Master Teacher Corps.
- Secretary Duncan answered questions from the public in a special session moderated by Babble.
A day after the State of the Union address, the Department released an interactive College Scorecard, supplying students and families the critical information they need to make smart decisions about where to enroll for higher education. The scorecardpart of the President's continued efforts to hold colleges accountable for cost, value, and qualityincludes five basic pieces of data about an institution: costs, graduation rate, loan default rate, average amount borrowed, and employment. The data will be updated periodically, and the agency plans to publish information on earnings potential in the coming year.
Then, yesterday, President Obama visited College Heights Early Childhood Learning Center in Decatur, Georgia, to see first-hand how the programs they have put in place are making a difference in the lives of our youngest citizens. (Note: A fact sheet on the President's plan for early education for all children is posted online.)
Completing the FAFSA
In March 2012, the Department's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) announced a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Tool to help guidance professionals, school administrators, and practitioners track and subsequently increase FAFSA completions at high schools across the country. Earlier this month, FSA enhanced the tool by revealing FAFSA submission and completion totals for the current year, as well as FAFSA submission and completion totals for the same time last year. With this add-on, the FAFSA Completion Toolupdated bi-weekly during the peak application periodprovides every U.S. high school whose students have completed five or more FAFSAs with information about how many applications were submitted and completed during the 2013-14 application year and comparison data from the 2012-13 application year.
Testimony: ESEA Flexibility
Last week, in a hearing before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Secretary Duncan promoted the value of providing flexibility to states under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, the latest reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). He noted that granting states new flexibility through waiverswhich the Department began offering in 2011was not his first choice; he would have preferred that Congress reauthorize the law instead. Yet, in light of congressional gridlock over reauthorization, he said he was "not willing to stand by idly and do nothing while students and educators continue to suffer under NCLB."
In his testimony and in response to questions from committee members, he sketched in detail the ways in which state flexibility has strengthened accountability for at-risk students, improved evaluation and professional development for teachers and principals, and unleashed a wave of state-driven innovation.
In the end, the Secretary asserted he did not have "a moment's doubt" that state flexibility "is a major improvement for children and for adults over NCLB." He also stressed the need to learn from any mistakes in the waiver process, correct them quickly, and share that learning across the country. "We can never let the perfect become the enemy of the good. And, that is what we have done for far too long in education." Ensuring a world-class education for every child "is both a demanding challenge and an urgent imperative for our children, our communities, and our nation."
That same day, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday and New York Commissioner of Education John King, who also testified at the hearing, and New Jersey Commissioner of Education Chris Cerf discussed their states' new accountability systems and the implications of waivers on state and federal policies and practice at a Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) forum.
Testimony: Sequestration
This week, Secretary Duncan testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on the impacts of sequestration. The sequesterautomatic spending cuts to most federal programsis scheduled to go into affect March 1. "Education is the last place to be reducing our investment as the nation continues to climb out of the recent recession and to prepare all of its citizens to meet those challenges created by global economic competitiveness in the 21st century," he said. "I can assure you that our economic competitors are increasing, not decreasing, their investments in education..." Some core programs would be impacted immediately. For other, forward-funded programs, sequestration would not reduce funds until the 2013-14 school year, although school districts will be making hiring decisions this spring and will have to plan on less funding. "In particular," he explained, "sequestration would hit hard at federal, state, and local efforts to improve educational opportunities for the nation's neediest students and families." "Sequestration is a bad policy," the Secretary concluded. "It cuts all programs by the same percentageno matter the purpose or the performance. We need to replace sequestration with balanced deficit reduction..."
Sustainability Plans
On February 7, continuing the Administration's commitment to lead by example and cut costs, waste, and pollution in federal operations, federal agencies released 2012 Strategic Sustainability Performance Plans. The plans build on three years of progress under Executive Order 13514 and provide an overview of how agencies are saving taxpayer dollars, cutting waste, and saving energy. This year, these plans also include Climate Change Adaptation Plans, outlining initiatives to reduce the vulnerability of federal programs, assets, and investments to the impacts of climate change. (Note: The Department of Education's sustainability plan is available here.)
Odds and Ends
The Department's Office of Safe and Healthy Students (OSHS) has awarded Project School Emergency Response to Violence (SERV) grants to Chicago Public Schools following 35 shootings this past year at four high schools in the Greater Englewood community and to Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and New York City in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
"Testing Integrity: Issues and Recommendations for Best Practices" summarizes the most effective means to prevent, detect, and investigate testing irregularities.
The Departments of Education and Homeland Security recently hosted a discussion on the work of federal agencies to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation of American school-aged youth.
Later this month, the First Lady will be celebrating the Let's Move! campaign's third anniversary by showcasing progress and announcing new ways the country is coming together around the health of children.
The GRAMMY Foundation and The Recording Academy are partnering to present their first-ever Music Educator Award. The award is open to U.S.-based music teachers from kindergarten through college, in public and private schools. Anyone can nominate a teacher, and teachers may nominate themselves. Nominated teachers will be notified and invited to complete an application. April 15 is the deadline for nominations.
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"I propose a 'Fix-It-First' program to put people to work as soon as possible on our most urgent repairs.... And, to make sure taxpayers don't shoulder the whole burden, I'm also proposing a Partnership to Rebuild America that attracts private capital to upgrade what our businesses need most: modern ports to move our goods, modern pipelines to withstand a storm, modern schools worthy of our children. Let's prove that there's no better place to do business than here in the United States of America, and let's start right away. We can get this done."
|President Barack Obama (2/12/13), proposing a program focused on urgent infrastructure repairs, including schools
Upcoming Events
Secretary Duncan is in Houston this weekend to hold a roundtable discussion on school turnarounds and participate in NBA All-Star Weekend activities.
On February 21, in a live webcast at 12:00 noon Eastern Time, the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB) will release the results of a new National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report covering trends in student achievement in California, Florida, Illinois, New York, and Texas in reading, math, and science at grades 4 and 8. Nearly 40% of U.S. students attend schools in these "mega-states." These states offer lessons about the condition and future of education in the country as a whole.
Through March 8, the Department's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is administering assessments at grades 4, 8, and 12 in reading and math, as well as the technology and engineering literacy (TEL) pilot assessment. Participation in NAEP 2013 is important to the nation. In support, NCES has released some helpful background and introductory videos for students and teachers.
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|Challenge? + comment. - Oct 23, 2006 at 2:19PM
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I guess infinate...because the lower block has no friction....and the upper one is a bit stuck to the bottom ..., so like whats to get the upper? Or it is whatever speed is proportional to that mu.
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Haaaa... Really though ....why isn't everyone else on here yet. Let the floggings begin.
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Jennifer prompted my math ass..
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1. How many best-selling authors are also pretty good directors? That's what always kills me about Crichton. I will assume he also had a 10 inch cock and his piss was literally a stream of gold.
I mean, studio suits let Norman Mailer and Stephen King direct films too. What the fuck was that about?
Did they really think sitting in a room all day with a typewriter is the same skill as managing a squadron of people and making a thousand decisions every minute?
(See also: Miller, Frank, THE SPIRIT. But no, don't.)
And yet, Crichton could do both. WESTWORLD, aside from an appalling media prologue, is a cold, controlled classic.
He may never have been a maestro (and maybe he knew that and that's why he went back to novels), but he knew where to put a camera.
He never, to my knowledge, embarrassed himself, though he may have come close with RUNAWAY, his feature from 1984.
The problem starts with the premise. Which is weird, because that's where Crichton shines, right?
An amusement park -- with real dinosaurs! An amusement park -- with super-realistic robots! An amusement park -- where Demi Moore sexually harasses you!
10. [But I kid. He really could find a good nut of a story and build something readable and marketable around it. No easy feat.]
But RUNAWAY: So it's just like our 1984. Except industrial robots are everywhere, building our skyscrapers, farming our food, making our dinners.
With the twist... that there is no twist. That's pretty much it.
When a robot goes haywire -- and regardless if it's a danger or not -- a special police division is brought in to put it down. Because that makes sense, right?
[Presumably, there are no unions in this world. That's the only thing I can think of. The robots done broke 'em up.]
Sure, when a robot somehow grabs a handgun with his claw and goes on a rampage, you're gonna need cop/robot specialist Tom Selleck.
But that's when we hit the next speed bump in this idea. Crichton doesn't want to repeat the simulacrums of WESTWORLD.
That's great, but the solution -- big clunky boxes that looked jury-rigged from Radio Shack parts -- doesn't inspire fear. Or interest. Or anything, really.
Seriously, they're never plausible as threats. Does a dry vac with a knife scare you?
[I'm reminded of the pool sweeper crawling out of the pool in PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 2, a silly moment in an otherwise good film.]
20. [Maybe they needed to compete with the crawling and self-immolating Ouija board in PA 1.]
And the robots that are actually trying to kill people have been fucked with by villain Gene Simmons. So Crichton's usual theme -- TECHNOLOGY GONE AMOK -- is hamstringed.
Crichton's LOOKER had a gun that blacked you out for a couple seconds, and that shit was actually terrifying (see: the car chase).
This one has a gun with heat-seeking bullets, which means either a) the non-Selleck target is killed or b) Selleck jumps behind a lot of walls and tables. It's self-defeating.
[Also, the bullet POV shots just look like a guy running around with a camera at less than bullet speed.]
On the face of it, Simmons is a good villain. Simmons is creepier here than with his KISS makeup, and he reins in the performance, letting the stillness and the glower do the heavy lifting.
But it turns out there's no character there. Just a basic motivation (greed, I *think*). No connection to Selleck, no surprising human qualities, nothin'.
Crichton tries to make up for this with a brief, ridiculous scene where a psychic (a *psychic*!) says that Selleck and Simmons are "like brothers".
That are hardcore rationalist like Crichton brings in a motherfucking psychic says it all, really.
And while another of Crichton's strengths is his use of technical or jargon-studded dialogue (here, the cop-speak), good God help us when he's tackling "the media".
30. He never met an arrogant, ethically-challenged new reporter he didn't like to hit us over the head with.
[I used to fervently believe the WESTWORLD prologue, with its painfully broad "man on the street" reporter segment, was studio-mandated. I'm no longer sure.]
But the biggest mis-step, and what probably accounts for its box office failure (and what also makes the film kinda interesting) is Crichton's visual conception of his world.
Let me put it this way: the director that came to mind while watching RUNAWAY was Damon Packard.
Packard makes very low-budget films, usually horror or SF in nature, transforming banal, everyday materials into something transcendent. It's rinky dink, but that's the point.
[In REFLECTIONS OF EVIL, he turns the ride queues at Universal Studios into a haunted, CARNIVAL OF SOULS-esque limbo through sheer gusto.]
Crichton, probably unintentionally, ends up doing something similar, on a Hollywood budget. (So I guess the joke's on him.)
As I said before, the robots are pure Radio Shack. They really deflate interest in why you're presumably watching this (robots go crazy!).
Crichton wants a "The Future Is Now" setting, but the flat lighting and Vancouver locations kill any visual excitement.
[Filming in Vancouver is the Hollywood equivalent of going through your mom's old dresses to put on a show in the backyard.]
40. There are very few fiery explosions, but a lot -- a *lot* -- of cheapy-looking exploding sparks. Crichton turns it into a motif: the final shot has Selleck kissing the Love Interest under a shower of 'em.
I submit that the real RUNAWAY and a theoretical version made by talented, film-obsessed preteens would be virtually identical.
But it's not a complete wash. Crichton, ultimately, is too talented to let it be.
The most successful scene is when Selleck has to remove an unexploded bullet from his Partner/Love Interest's arm.
Crichton nails the combo of tension & humor here, and the way the drama deepens the characters' relationship.
[Basically, this is the sex scene, only with Selleck de-penetrating his Love Interest.]
Of course, is it any wonder that the most successful scene dovetails with the director's past as a med student? [Realizing: Crichton created the show ER as well.]
Then there's Selleck's fear of heights, which, because of Simmons' flimsiness, is the real antagonist.
More time is spent with Selleck, up in an elevator on top of an unfinished skyscraper, fighting off robot bugs, then the final confrontation with Simmons.
I love how Crichton holds the camera on Selleck's ascent for, by modern standards, a long time. Current hack directors would fuck this moment up.
50. He really lets the fear sink in as the elevator goes up, and Selleck gets the room to play this scene quietly, through his body.
There's also a nice camera move as Selleck crawls across the roof of the elevator to peer down. It's the little things.
You know, say what you want about his writing or his ideas, but the man truly understood was dramatic tension, and how to wring it.
The baby's alone in the house -- with a killer robot! There's a bullet in her -- that could explode any second! Your son's heading down the elevator -- where acid-spewing bugbots are waiting for him!
It's silly, of course. And it works every time, damn him.
Finally, let's take a moment to praise, yes praise, Mr. Tom Selleck. What a completely unearned bad rap this man gets.
I feel like he's treated like a Hasselhofian joke, and basically because he dared to sport a moustache.
Every time he appeared on Friends, Entertainment Weekly had to make some snark-ass comment. And he was probably the best of the regular guest stars.
Truth is, had Selleck's career happened in the 50s, we'd be talking about one of the classic matinee idols.
60. He splits the difference between Wayne-style machismo and Grant-style affinity for verbal comedy.
If you want to see a guy singlehandedly raise a film from "meh" to "worth a look", watch RUNAWAY.
Only a few scenes have Selleck dealing with talking robots, but each one is a small gem of conversational frustration. See: Verbal Comedy.
There's a real subtlety to his performance; rather than emote MY WIFE DIED I'M DEPRESSED, he wears the tragedy like a comfortable coat.
He engages every actor, from hysterical Kirstie Alley to glowering Simmons, with, for lack of a better word, aliveness. Presence. Thereness.
Best Selleck scene: putting his son to sleep, and how both break spontaneously into chuckles when talking about the Love Interest.
It probably started as a blooper, but Selleck's so in the moment he transforms it into something truthful and real. Even moreso than the robots and the real locations, he grounds the film in reality.
[Also, let's enjoy the irony of the man starring in a TECHNOLOGY RUNS AMOK film becoming the spokesperson for TECHNOLOGY CAN DO ANYTHING.]
Yet, while I enjoyed the film, what kills it for me is that, really, there is no big idea or theme here.
No real subtext, that I could find; this film is pure WYSIWYG.
70. Not unlike that unfinished skyscraper or those bony little bugbots, it's just an skeleton that never got fleshed out.
Oh boo hoo, JURASSIC PARK dollarz.


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Adverbs are words that modify (1) verbs, (2) adjectives, and (3) other adverbs. They tell how (manner), when (time), where (place), how much (degree), and why (cause). Why is a common one-word adverb that tells why. Adverbs that tell us how, when, where, and why always modify the verb. These adverbs can shift location in the sentence without changing meaning or what they modify. Adverbs that tell us how much modify adjectives or other adverbs. Adverbs that tell how much will come just before the adjectives or adverbs that they modify. These adverbs are also called qualifiers because they strengthen or weaken the words they modify. Examples: He kicked the ball solidly (how). He kicked the ball immediately (when). He kicked the ball forward (where). He kicked the ball too hard (how much).
Not and its contraction n't are adverbs. They really modify the entire sentence, but we will have them modify the verb as it is the most important word in the sentence. This is a common practice in grammar books.
Instructions: Find the adverbs in the following sentences and tell what word they modify.
1. The student angrily left the room.
2. Carefully Barbara backed the car from the driveway.
3. That family works well together.
4. Slowly but boldly the soldiers approached the fortress.
5. The organization unanimously voted to assist in the effort.
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1. angrily modifies the verb left telling how
2. carefully modifies the verb backed telling how
3. well/together modify the verb works both telling how
4. slowly/boldly modify the verb approached telling how
5. unanimously modifies the verb voted telling how
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AT&T relaunches walkie-talkie style service Push to Talk
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Push To Talk was the talk of the telecoms town a decade ago. It never took off in Europe, but in America it soldiers on and could pick up with the launch of AT&T's next-generation service.
Enhanced PTT, which runs on its AT&T's LTE network, will cost its subscribers an additional $5 a month, but the data used for the VoIP-based service falls outside any cap and PTT sessions are unlimited. Handset support includes high-end Android and BlackBerry devices and the software will come pre-installed on a handful of AT&T variant models.
Push to Talk, which broadcasts your voice like a walkie-talkie, never took hold in Europe despite gaining some popularity in the US. The idea is to let employers speak to their staff, in groups, to improve communications, but the medium didn't lend itself to the platitude-laden speech used on this side of the pond.
The average voice call is two minutes, says the man from AT&T, but the average PTT call is only 30 seconds, which would hardly be enough time to enquire after one's health and exchange the time of the day, let along convey any instructions of import. The lack of platitudes often makes one perceive Americans as rude, but rudeness is in intent, not language, and few Americans are as rude as they can sound.
Daily Wireless points out that Sprint has a million customers on its shiny-new CDMA PTT network, branded Direct Connect, and is using Qualcomm's QChat on its next-generation networks. So there's clearly a market for a service which enables callers to announce their message without warning the recipients that it's coming. ®


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Bar night was a great success. Sampled Aberlour A'bunadh, Laphroaig QC, Oban 14yo and Balvenie Doublewood. They all were all great. No detailed notes, but a few observations:
- The Oban was quite pleasant, but not my favorite of the night. It reminded me of a peatier Highland Park. Very good, but it seemed the least distinctive of the malts I tried, if that makes any sense.
- Doublewood smells exactly like hay and tastes like ambrosia.
- Huh. Laphroaig QC really does smell like iodine. Which raises the question: what the hell? Iodine is an element. What could possibly be in there that smells like iodine aside from iodine? Also: it's delicious and I want some more. My friend described it as "like sticking your head inside a barbecue", which sounds like a ringing endorsement to me.
Vancouverite scotch enthusiasts should definitely check out the Blue Water Café. The bartenders knew their stuff, the scotch was served in appropriate glasses (sherry copitas, I think), and they gave me a container of distilled water with a freakin' eyedropper for diluting, which I thought was brilliant. Don't know how the prices compare to the rest of the city, but the Laphroaig QC cost $11 and the A'bunadh was somehting like $13. The barkeep claimed they were priced "agressively", for what it's worth.
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Heading into the fourth boss of the Dragon Soul raid encounter, we run into a fight that's kind of fun if everyone's on the same page but can be incredibly frustrating if that's not the case.
The problem is that while she has a number of mechanics to watch out for during the course of the fight, they're largely simple ones so if you're one of those that can pretty quickly grasp the various mechanics of a fight within a few tries, oh boy, be prepared to tear out what's left of your hair if the rest of your group isn't quite there with you.
As the fight starts, Hagara starts in a neutral phase that she slips into in between her other phases.
As a tank, the only real thing that you need to keep an eye out for is her Focused Assault. While she channels, she'll attack much more quickly but will also be rooted in place so all that you really need to do is take a few steps away from her while this happens and keep an eye on the threat levels of your raid when it ends to make sure that she doesn't end up rampaging after someone else in the raid.
She has a couple other abilities but they're nothing that should effect you or your job directly.
After a relatively short period, Hagara will transition into the next phase of the fight, either the Lightning Phase or the Ice phase. Which one she initially selects is random but after that first choice, she'll simply alternate back and forth between the two of them so you'll always know what's coming.
For the lightning phase, four crystals will spawn at the edges of the platform along with a lightning elemental will spawn that needs to be picked up by the tank. The elemental doesn't really do anything scary on it's own but once it dies, it will overcharge the nearest crystal and destroy it so you might need to coordinate with your raid so that everyone's on the same page about which crystal will be blowing up.
Once a crystal is destroyed, it'll send out bolts of chain lightning to anyone nearby which will then jump to other players until your raid chains it to the remaining crystals, destroying those as well. Hagara also channels a lightning spell that will hit a bunch of random targest in the raid, leaving them with a stacking damage debuff so if you notice your stacks growing higher than comfortable, don't be afraid to hit a cooldown to endure the remainder of the phase.
The ice phase similarly has four crystals to destroy. The catch in this phase is that the center of the platform becomes very damaging and four waves of ice rotate around the platform in a clockwise manner. What this means is that your raid will have to be running laps around the outer edge of the platform while knocking those crystals down. There are also icicles that will be landing periodically from the ceiling to make the marathon a little more dangerous but nothing relaly to write home about.
Hagara will alternate between one of these phases and her neutral phase so once you've seen them all, it's really just a matter of getting everyone on board with the simple strategies for each phase and you'll pull through.


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European Commission sets out strategy to strengthen EU data protection rules
What happens to your personal data when you board a plane, open a bank account, or share photos online? How is this data used and by whom? How do you permanently delete profile information on social networking websites? Can you transfer your contacts and photos to another service? Controlling your information, having access to your data, being able to modify or delete it – these are essential rights that have to be guaranteed in today's digital world. To address these issues, the European Commission today set out a strategy on how to protect individuals' data in all policy areas, including law enforcement, while reducing red tape for business and guaranteeing the free circulation of data within the EU. This policy review will be used by the Commission with the results of a public consultation to revise the EU's 1995 Data Protection Directive. The Commission will then propose legislation in 2011.
"The protection of personal data is a fundamental right," said Vice-President Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. "To guarantee this right, we need clear and consistent data protection rules. We also need to bring our laws up to date with the challenges raised by new technologies and globalisation. The Commission will put forward legislation next year to strengthen individuals' rights while also removing red tape to ensure the free flow of data within the EU's Single Market."
Today's strategy sets out proposals on how to modernise the EU framework for data protection rules through a series of key goals:
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The Commission's policy review will serve as a basis for further discussion and assessment. The Commission is calling on all stakeholders and the public to comment on the review's proposals until 15 January 2011. Submissions can be made on the Commission's public consultation web site:
Building on this, the Commission will present proposals for a new general data protection legal framework in 2011, which will then need to be negotiated and adopted by the European Parliament and the Council.
In addition, the Commission will examine other measures, such as encouraging awareness-raising campaigns on data protection rights and possible self-regulation initiatives by industry.
EU data protection rules (the 1995 Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC) aim to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural persons, and in particular the right to data protection, as well as the free flow of data. This general Data Protection Directive has been complemented by other legal instruments, such as the e-Privacy Directive for the communications sector. There are also specific rules for the protection of personal data in police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA).
The right to the protection of personal data is explicitly recognised in Article 8 of the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights and in the Lisbon Treaty. The Treaty provides the legal basis for rules on data protection for all activities within the scope of EU law under Article 16.
In 2009, the Commission launched a review of the current legal framework on data protection, starting with a high-level conference in May 2009, followed by a public consultation running until the end of 2009. Targeted stakeholders consultations were organised throughout 2010. In January 2010, Vice-President Viviane Reding announced the Commission's intention to modernise EU data privacy rules in a speech on Data Protection Day (see IP/10/63 and SPEECH/10/441) in her previous role as Information Society Commissioner. Today's Communication was produced in agreement with Neelie Kroes, EU Commissioner in charge of the Digital Agenda.
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Gallagher 1800i Energizer
12.4 joule unit for long, permanent fences with heavy weeds.
Includes an energizer controller that shows all your fence performance information (e.g. voltage, faults and location).
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- Peak output: 12.4 joules
- 110v AC draw: 9 watts hr
- Pulses per min: 42
- Impedance type: low
- Input: (AC) 110v plug-in
Energizer controller (included)
- Displays voltage and current readings at the energizer and for up to 6 attached fence monitors (sold separately).
- Place controller in a convenient location for instant updates (i.e. side of shed).
- Locate fault zones quickly and use the controller to turn the energizer on/off.
- Can be placed up to 160' away from the energizer.
- Fully waterproof for indoor and outdoor placement.
- Green indicator light flashes when energizer is working satisfactorily.
- Red indicator light flashes when energizer has detected a fence fault. Solid red when there is a sudden increase in fence load.
- Split bolt recessed terminals with wire guide for simple and clean wire installation.
- Surface mount technology that delivers superior quality.
- Features high performance adaptive output control technology automatically adjusts to suit your fence conditions while minimizing power consumption. Includes alarms to highlight when fence or earth problems occur.
- Alarms on output, fence and earth voltage alert when voltage is under pre-set levels. Default alarm levels are: output voltage 3kV, earth voltage 500V.
- Advanced lightning protection
- Self diagnostic ability allowing you to determine the fault in your system quicker.
- RFI (Radio Frequency Interference) suppressed circuitry.
- High tolerance in-built power supply enables successful 230V operation on the poorest performing rural power outlets.
- Short circuit protection to ensure user safety and product reliability if the outputs are directly shorted together.
- Three high voltage terminals for earth, earth reference and fence terminal connections.
- Power supply requirements: 140 to 270 Volt AC, 20 watts.
- Adaptive control will adjust energy levels to maintain 8.0kv output
- Comes with separate Energizer Controller.
- Accurately measure fence voltage and current, with arrow showing direction of current flow (fault location). Retrieves and displays alarm status of the energizer and connected zones.
- Compatible with SMS Energizer Controller enabling alarms to be sent to your phone, fence performance status checked and energizer turned on/off via text message (sold separately).
- Energizer can be connected to an Alarm System to notify you if there is a problem on a monitored section of fence should an electric gate be opened or wire cut. Alarm is sent to controller, remote or your phone (via SMS Energizer Controller). Alarm System can drive siren and strobe lights (all sold separately).
- Connect insulated cable (stripped back 1 - 2" on ends) to the fence terminal on energizer, run the cable to the fence line and connect.
- Then run a second length of cable from the ground terminal (with ends stripped again) on the energizer to the ground rod.
- Secure to ground rod with a clamp.
- Plug the energizer directly into an outlet and test fence. Do not use an extension cord as it may cause a decrease in voltage and expose the unit to the elements.
- Unit indicator light should flash and a tic-tac sound will be heard. If the voltage drops below 2000v, the indicator light will not flash.
- Warning: Powerful high joule unit. Use with caution. Do not use with fences near children, visitors or the public.
- When working on the fence, make sure the energizer is unplugged before working on the fence or the energizer.
To Reduce Risk & Liability
- Never place your head or upper spine near an electrified wire. Accidental head or neck contact can occur when pushing a voltage probe into the soil. Be careful when doing so to avoid head-to-wire contact!
- Never attempt to step over or climb through an energized fence of any kind.
- Never encourage anyone to touch an electric fence.
- Test the energizer first
- Turn off energizer.
- Disconnect ground wire and the fence wire.
- Turn energizer back on.
- With fence tester, put the ground probe (or clamp) to the ground terminal on the energizer and the metal loop (or positive clamp) at the top of the tester to the fence/positive terminal. The reading you get tells you how well the energizer is working without any other variables. If there is a very low voltage (under 4000v) or no voltage, then the energizer may have a problem. If the voltage is high (greater than 4000v) then the trouble lies with your fence. Most energizers put out between 5000v and 8000v when there is no load (i.e. no fence hooked up).
- Check that the 110v outlet is "live" by using a plug-in drill or test light.
- If the test light works and the energizer does not, call Premier.
If the fence is at fault, then you must find the fault(s) and fix them. Here's how to start this process:
If you have a Fault Finder you can simply touch the fence with the Fault Finder at various points along the electric fence(s). The Fault Finder will tell you at each point which direction to go in to locate the problem. Move in that direction testing as you go and you will arrive at the problem.
If you lack a Fault Finder…
- Walk or drive along the fence looking for any point in which the energized wires touch the soil, a steel post or a steel wire. On HT wire fences, check the wires at braces to see if they are touching a hot wire. On netting, look for a hot wire touching the metal stake at the bottom of the plastic posts. Also look for damaged insulators.
- If the fence can be separated into several parts (by switches or by disconnecting parts of it), you can locate the problem by beginning at the far end and then progressively turn off or disconnect the sections of fence. When the voltage on the remaining fence rises sharply, you've located the section(s) that's causing the problems.
- The alternative to (2.) is to begin at the fencer and progressively turn on sections of the fence. When the voltage suddenly drops you can assume that the problem is in the section most recently connected.
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Remote to use with 2800i & 1800i Gallagher EnergizersItem #119023 -
Accurately measure electric fence voltage and current. Also pinpoints faults within the fence line.$272.00
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Fence Monitor to use with 2800i & 1800i Gallagher EnergizersItem #119024 -
Create a watchful eye by monitoring all corners of your fence with Gallagher's i Series Fence Monitor.$290.00
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Alarm to use with 2800i, 1800i & 1200i Gallagher EnergizersItem #119028 -
Secure your valuable assets with the i Series Alarm System. Easy to install. Easy to use.$422.00
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Alarm Light to use with 2800i, 1800i & 1200i Gallagher EnergizersItem #119026 -
Monitors a fence and activates external alarm light if the circuit is broken (e.g. gate opened or a wire cut).$139.00
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Alarm Siren to use with 2800i, 1800i & 1200i Gallagher EnergizersItem #119027 -
Monitors a fence and activates external sirens if the circuit is broken (e.g. gate opened or a wire cut).$88.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
5-Light Wireless Fence TesterItem #200006 -
Low cost 5-light wireless tester to measure approximate fence voltage. Used to determine if your energizer/charger is working properly.$15.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Digital VoltmeterItem #132000 -
Accurately tests the voltage of an electric fence. Useful for troubleshooting energizer issues too.$37.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Fence Fault FinderItem #133500 -
3 in 1 tester for fence voltage, intensity of current and fault finder.$101.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Live Fence IndicatorItem #133515 -
For instant reassurance that your fence is working. Place permanently on your fence line and simply look for the flash when you pass by. No batteries required.$40.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
BlitzLight™Item #132300 -
Flashes with every pulse over 3000v (the opposite of the Volt Alarm). For energizers 0.5 joule or larger.$35.50
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Galvanized Lightning DiverterItem #156310 -
Reduces risk of lightning damaging an energizer by redirecting the energy to the ground.$8.40
Handling Equipment
Ground Rod and/or Connecting Pin, 3 ftItem #151200 -
Effectively ground energizers or firmly secure handling equipment. Galvanized pin is resilient to rust and wear.$5.80
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Ground Rod, Galvanized, 6 ftItem #151000 -
Complete the circuit of your electric fence with galvanized grounds. No corrosion unlike copper rods.$19.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Clamp—for Ground RodItem #151800 -
Simple hose clamp firmly holds negative leads from the energizer to the ground rod.$1.55
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Cut Out SwitchItem #333000 -
This reliable, single-throw cut out switch stops the flow of electricity from one fence to another.$7.92
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 50 ft. coilItem #164104 -
If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.$14.50
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
Double Insulated Wire, 100 ft. coilItem #164107 -
If you intend to build permanent electric fences, you're going to need double insulated wire.$29.00
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 50'Item #164204 -
Premier's MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.$14.50
Energizer Solar Panels and Accessories
MaxiShock Double Insulated Cable, 100'Item #164207 -
Premier's MaxiShock 7 strand cable covered with a double layer of pliable plastic insulation.$29.00
Fence Connectors and Accessories
Warning SignItem #346000 -
Attaches to an electric fence for netting to warn people that the fence is electrified.$0.98


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SUNDANCE, Idaho, Jan. 18 (UPI) -- The new documentary on Mitt Romney's 2012 run for president premiered Friday night at the influential Sundance Film Festival.
"Mitt" is the work of Utah filmmaker Greg Whitely and will be released to the public next Friday through Netflix.
Whitely was given unprecedented access to Romney and his family as the former Massachusetts governor battled through the primaries to win the Republican nomination and then lost to President Barack Obama in November 2012.
NBC said Saturday one of the surprises in the film was Romney's sense of uncertainty on Election Night about the outcome of the voting. NBC said the candidate's feelings seemed to dispel the idea Romney was certain he would win and was stunned when Obama won a second term.
NBC said the film appeared to be carefully edited in deference to Romney rather than a truly independent chronicle of the campaign.


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If you live in Orlando, FL, and need assistance accessing your car, give A Discount Locksmith a call. We understand how frustrating it can be when you've been locked out of your vehicle. You can trust us to help you quickly and efficiently, no matter the time. We'll move quickly to open your car for you, and our Orlando, FL technicians will be careful not to damage your property. Our locksmiths will have you back on your way in no time, and we take pride in our punctual service.
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Local residents turn to us when they need assistance with protecting and unlocking their vehicles, and we welcome the opportunity to turn your day around with our help. In addition to lockout services, we can cut new keys for your vehicle. Our knowledgeable staff will consult you on the types of keys we have available, and we'll help you select one that meets your needs.
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I was stuck and my alarm would NOT disarm, Uri the tech showed up and showed out! He truly was honest reliable and friendly! Came to me in my time of need kept it honest and professional great customer service! Amazing price!
High quality service
I called discount locksmith and Uri arrived within 20 minutes. He was very professional. Explained the process and answered my questions throughly. The whole process was so quick! Very happy customer. If I ever need a locksmith again I know who to trust and call. Thank you Uri
Professional, Friendly and got the job done in under 30 minutes!
Definitely recommend! I lent my car to my mother to get groceries and she left the key in the trunk. I quickly went on google to find a locksmith and came upon A Discount Locksmith. I called and explain the situation and he arrived in 20 minutes and got the job done in under 5 minutes. Charged us $75 but was totally worth it. Thank you again!
Uri resolvió mi problema en menos de 10 minutos, incluso me hizo una copia extra y no me cobró. Muy profesional y gran personalidad
Beat auto key in Orlando
Did a great job replacing my auto key .
Mr. URI was the only one who was able to find the issue and solved it
I was at the Costco parking lot. Left my key in the trunk. I called the dealer they said it's bit difficult to unlock the door and easily deadlock my car if someone try to open it without the key. So I've called the some lock service he said he knows how to do it. but he couldn't his manager had to come out and try. no sucess. Then they called other guy out but no success either. It took them 3hours to work on my car. They gave up. My daughter got the DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH number thru her good friend. They send Mr. URI. and he tried all kinds of things then he finally unlocked my car. While he was working on my car, he was very calm and very patience and I can tell he was trying his best to find the solution and his effort and patience made it happen. I feel so lucky that Mr. URI was the one who came and I will refer DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH to all my friends and family whenever they need help with the keys. I can't say thank you enough Mr. URI you really tried hard to help me today and my day ended with peace because of your effort. Thank you again :)
Car key replacement in 5 min wow
Lost my car key for ford mustang Call all over town including locksmith companies and dealerships, this guy come with the best price , and above all he his a professional automotive locksmith that knows what he doing Millions thanks
Very professional!
Very satisfied with the service received. He was easy to contact, schedule an appoint and get the job done. He even helped us with old key which was not the reason for the call. If I were to ever need a locksmith in the future, I will not hesitate to call them. Thank you so much Roy, it was a pleasure meeting you & getting the quality key service needed!
Key replacement for Chevy impala
The guy was on time and got the job done I'm satisfied with the job.
Replacement car key for Dodge Ram
URI did a great job quick fast and clean definitely will recommend them for any of your car key replacements
Great Service
Yuri provides wonderful, quick service, he was also very friendly. I definitely recommend this service.
Great Service
Yuri provides wonderful, quick service, he was also very friendly. I definitely recommend this service.
Would highly recommend!!!
Uri replaced my mothers key that broke in her ignition for her 97 infiniti. Uri was very friendly and efficient. The price is right consdering the amazing service you get! Thanks again!
This is at the top of the list for me. Have never had to use a locksmith before and did not know what to expect. They have an exceptional work ethic, very knowledgeable regarding their services offered and extremely professional. The bonus is I met 2 veterans doing the work. I could not be more pleased! Thanks!!
Unlock my car in seconds and arrive in 7 min great job
Fast Best place for car keys in Florida I Recommend This Business to Others? People in Florida
Professional, Friendly, Quality Service
I locked myself out of the house and had a great experience with this company. The technician AV who came was very professional, friendly, courteous and quickly solved the issue. The technician explained to me what he was going to do to get in and within minutes I was back in the house. I would highly recommend this company for several reasons: how quickly they responded to my needs, the quality of their services, the friendly professionalism of the technician AV who came and the overall experience was very much appreciated. Thank you.
Thoroughly Amazing Servicr
Uri was the most personal and professional individual I have come across in Orlando. I was locked out of my car in Disney world due to my own enormous stupidity. His demeanor was reassuring at such a frustrating time. I can not thank him enough!
My house key was stolen and and Uri arrived to replace my locks 30 minutes after I called. And this was at night! Prompt, professional and reasonably priced. I was beyond impressed.
He made my Land Rover key in 5 min
Best guy out there
Very attentive and considerate. Fast and precise.
Yuri arrived at the designated time he stated he would be arriving. From the beginning he got straight to work and explained everything in a clear manner. Very cordial and helpful. Extremely quick and hassle free.
Stellar Service - Totally Recommend
I had a unique problem with a Nissan Intelligent Key system. Roy assured me he could take care of it. On a Sunday afternoon, he was very responsive and helpful and took care of everything at a price much lower than what a dealership quoted. As several others reviewed, they are honest and prompt. I'm sure he could have charged more. I am incredibly pleased with the service.
Uri was fast and super helpful. explained everything that he was doing & helped me do what's best for me. 10/10 service
Best place for car keys in Florida .
where to start .... after losing our BMW car keys in Universal studios , and after hearing the same answer over and over " only dealership can do it " we call Discount Locksmith . yes no problem we can take care of it we will be there in 25 min . after 35 min we already been back to the rode . wow . big saving . never give up before you call those guys thank u so much
Broken key
I was stuck at the park in 90 degree weather with 3 year old twins and key broken off in ignition . They were here within 30 minutes. The guy who fixed it was very kind and understanding, fixed it as quickly as he could ( about an hour). Thought it was kind of expensive but having someone there so fast, it was well worth the expense. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Let's face it this kind of thing is always a shock to the bank account but customer service is so important and it was really great.
I lost my keys inside Magic Kingdom. They didn't turn up at lost and found. Called Uri and he was there in 30minutes. This guy is awesome! Completely mobile locksmith with a full workshop in the back of his Honda. Super knowledgable, and HONEST. I have a 2009 accord and my last and only key was somewhere inside Magic Kingdom. He had me back on the road in less than an hour. Even the security guy in the parking lot was impressed. Don't and I repeat do not call anyone else.. Uri will take care of you.. Thanks again for all of your help. God bless you.. Mark G.
I live in Lawton, OK. The home I inherited had a tenant living there. Upon the passing of my brother the tenant abandoned the home and left it unsecured without returning the house keys. I googled a locksmith in Orlando Fl. this listing was first one to pop up, so I called. I'm military, so I was skeptical at first... I've seen some pretty bad dealings.They came out within 30 minutes, since my nephew was there at the property and changed out the locks. The fee was reasonable too. I can honestly say...hands down this is one of the most professional business I have dealt with in a long time. Very courteous and fast. Outstanding!!!! I placed their number in my phonebook. I may need them again.
Amazing, Friendly and Knowledgable
Uri was a lifesaver. He came to our house, re-keyed our worn-out key (which also had a bad chip) and talked me through the process the entire time. After it was obvious that the old key un un-fixable (which he explained in detail) - he went about making a new one which worked like a dream. We were in a pickle as we only had one key and needed the car for the next day, so we didn't have much time and he came though. I would highly recommend him and would absolutely use him and the service again. Fast, friendly and they do the job right!
Quality fast service
I lost my key fob at Epcot. The Disney recommended locksmith did not have the part on hand, the dealership required that I have the car towed to them, charge me $385 for the fob, $85 for the programming, and $145 for the emergency key. They they were going to have to check with the service manager to see if they could even fit me in that day (this was Saturday, and I was leaving for home that day). The locksmith the dealer ship suggested was in a class, and couldn't call me back until after 12:00 (checkout time was 12:00). Another locksmith had the part, but couldn't schedule me until some time early in the afternoon. Discount Locksmith met me in the Epcot parking lot, made a new fob on site for much less than the dealership wanted, and I was able to make my checkout time. Great experience.
100% Recommended
I lost the smart key to my push to start about a week ago and was devastated when I called my dealer and found out how much they charged for a new smart key, to program the key to my car, and on top of that I had to had my car towed to the dealer. Next I gave pop-a-lock a call and their price was cheaper but they didn't have any Hyundai keys and it would take a few days. So I continued my search and came upon this website and gave Uri a call. At first his price was way to steep for me but after talking he was willing to lower the price to cheaper than what pop-a-lock was charging and he was here the SAME DAY! It took him less than 15 minutes to program my key and he was on his way and I was back on the road after a long week of barely getting to and from work!!
A Life saver For Sure!!
While visiting Universal Studios with my family, we realized half way through the day that our keys to our Jeep were missing. After panicking, checking with lost and found, we called a locksmith that told us we would have to contact a dealership since our key had a chip in it, The dealership was VERY helpful and kind but said we would have to tow our jeep to the dealership, and that by the time all was done the dealership would be closed, it was also Memorial Day weekend and it would not open until Tuesday for us to pick up our key, (this was a Saturday and we had to be out of our resort the next morning.) It was going to cost us, a tow, a cab ride, etc. We were 5 hours from home so thought we were going to have to rent a car and drive home to get our spare set and drive back. While I was trying to arrange and figure out what was left to do my daughter looked up another locksmith which was Discount Locksmith and the guy told her sure he could do it and would be there in 15 minutes. Sure enough in about 20 minutes Uri showed up and in 15 minutes we had not only a new key but a new fob programed and cost us only a mere fraction of what we were going to have to pay. Uri was kind and very proficient in his work. Thank you so very much to Uri for saving our vacation!! I HIGHLY recommend Discount Locksmith in Orlando!
Lock out of the house
It was 10 pm at night and I was locked out of my house. After scrolling through several locksmiths on Google I decided to call Discount Locksmtih anticipating a large bill because it was pretty late. When I called someone picked up quite quickly and through a couple of questions he estimated $85 with a 30 min arrival time. I felt that was pretty fair considering how late it was. The locksmith arrived within 15 min of my call and got the job done pretty quickly. He did charge me an extra $10 for picking two locks...the dead bolt and door knob lock which I was fine with. In the end the price was fair, he was friendly and arrived in a timely manner. Great stress reliever experience from being locked out of my house in the dark. Thank you.
Absolute Top of the LIne!!
My daughter called from UCF panicking and very upset because she had locked her keys, along with her purse, in her car accidentally. I called this company and was quoted "30 minutes, maybe 15", so I said go ahead. My daughter had a very important appointment that she didn't want to be late for. Within 10 minutes my daughter texted me saying the door was unlocked and she was ecstatic. Thank you so very very much!!!! You guys are the best! I highly recommend this company! They are friendly, professional, and fast!
10/10 Would Recommend
On the evening of January 28, 2016, I had lost my boyfriend's keys at work. We work in a very large place and needless to say after 3 hours of searching, we could not find them. At around 6pm, we called Pop-a-Lock, who quoted us 30 minutes and $65 just to open the car and were told they could not make a key for a 2013 Scion FRS. Two hours later, Pop-a-Lock still had not shown up, could not get hold of the technician sent out to us, and started to be rude over the phone. So, we called Discount Locksmiths. Discount Locksmiths arrived less than an hour later, popped open the car door in seconds, and made us a brand new key. Also, they only charged us for the key and not for opening the car. While making us a new key, they also made a new key for our friend's Honda Civic. They were polite, professional and all around amazing! If you find yourself in this kind of situation, call Discount Locksmiths as soon as you can! Do not go to anyone else!
As a business owner of a national A+ rated BBB business, I am extremely particular about the services that I purchase from others. After returning home from the gym this past Saturday night, I was in utter dismay when I turned the deadbolt with my front door key and it broke off in the lock. You know the feeling, the same type of feeling when you lose your keys, your wallet or your phone. The stress level went through the roof. I immediately did a Google search from my smartphone with my zip code and up popped Discount lLocksmith. Upon speaking with the agent that answered the call, I was pleased to hear of the extremely reasonable price they would charge for picking the lock and letting me into my house. The agent told me that the locksmith specialist assigned to my work order, which was "Oren" would arrive at 8:15 p.m., which was only 20 minutes from the time that I called. He actually showed up about 5 minutes earlier than the expected time of arrival. In less than 10 minutes from arrival, Oren picked my locked, let me in the door, swiped my credit card for paymen,t and he was on his way. WOW... what a pleasurable experience. I highly recommend Oren and DiscountLlocksmith for any of your locksmith needs. Keep up the good work guys!!! Thanks again!
High Quality Service
I am extremely happy with the services DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH recently provided. On January 26, 2016, I called DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH around 8:00 p.m. after my mother's purse had been stolen—her car keys, personal identification cards, and bankcards were inside the purse. DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH was very professional and arrived on time. Although we were stressed, DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH was very understanding and sensitive to our situation. I am also really happy with DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH's honesty, professionalism, and prompt service. Before calling DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH, I had called a few other companies where the initial quote failed to include hidden fees. As such, I found DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH's prices for the services provided to be reasonable and honest. I highly recommend DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH, and if I ever need locksmith services, I would not hesitate to call DISCOUNT LOCKSMITH.
Amazing Service
During my visit in orlando I lost my car keys the locksmith showed up fast and perform a professional service with reasonable prices, highly recommending...
Very Impressed!
My situation was not an emergency thankfully, however I was very impressed and will keep this contact on my phone at all times. Uri is very professional. When I called he was in the middle of a job and ask if he could call back. Not only did he call back, but he called me a second time to let me know what time he would be arriving. He arrived very close to the time estimate. He quoted me the final cost over the phone. There wasn't any run around with service call and "starting" prices. I had tried to get an extra copy of my key done at the dealership however, their machine was broken. They said I could come back next week. I don't have time to run around, so it was great the Uri came to my house! He has high tech equipment in the back of his service vehicle. And his cost was $34 cheaper than the dealership. He also made me a wallet key for $15 and made a wallet key for my husband. These don't start the car but open the door if you lock your keys in the vehicle. They are also thin to fit in your wallet. The keys were computer cut according to the key code, so it's not a copy that can damage your ignition. Uri is a wealth of information, is very trustworthy and was a pleasure to do business with. I plan on sharing a recommendation on my neighborhood site and telling my friends! Thanks!!!My situation was not an emergency thankfully, however I was very impressed and will keep this contact on my phone at all times. Uri is very professional. When I called he was in the middle of a job and ask if he could call back. Not only did he call back, but he called me a second time to let me know what time he would be arriving. He arrived very close to the time estimate. He quoted me the final cost over the phone. There wasn't any run around with service call and "starting" prices. I had tried to get an extra copy of my key done at the dealership however, their machine was broken. They said I could come back next week. I don't have time to run around, so it was great the Uri came to my house! He has high tech equipment in the back of his service vehicle. His cost was $34 cheaper then the dealership. He also made me a wallet key for $15 and made a wallet key for my husband. These don't start the car but open the door if you lock your keys in the vehicle. The keys were computer cut according to the key code, so it's not a copy that can damage your ignition. Uri is a wealth of information, is very trustworthy and was a pleasure to do business with. I plan on sharing a recommendation on my neighborhood site and telling my friends! Thanks!!!
Mr Blumental is a very trustworthy individual. As a property manager, In all of my business dealings with him in the past he has gone above and beyond the call of duty and been nothing short of professional. This is what I call Customer Service. I recommend him and his staff wholeheartedly.
Finally!!! Thats's what I'm talking about
Finally a reliable local locksmith!! oh thanks heaven... I had to deal with two so-called "locksmiths" (who the f*** gave these guys a license??) before I called Uri from Discount Locksmith to come. All the other locksmiths came to charge me, Uri came to fix the problem. Uri gave me a final quote over phone with no extra charges or upsales. He came very fast and gave me a new key in no time. Professional, swift and reliable, that's how a service provider in Orlando should be!! When I called the other locksmith they would put me through to speak with a broker that wouldn't give me a quote but only something like: "30$ to come and the rest TBD.." don't you hate when they do that?? This is not the case with Discount Locksmith. Uri would give me a total price right away and would do the best job guaranteed.
FAST service in an emergency!
They responded very quickly and professionally to a situation. Called to let me know they were on their way. Thankful I found them!
great service, quickly and friendly
great place for automotive keys and remotes, Im a car dealership and i use them on a daily bases.
great service !
i spoke with Uri over the phone about an on going problem with my car keys , i had 3 different company coming out to my car with no success. when Uri come its toke him 30 min to fix my problem for much less then i was except to pay . thank you Uri
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6210 Orange Cove Drive
Orlando, FL 32819407-505-5393
At A Discount locksmith we running A Special promotion all the way to the spring . With any car key replacement that you order from us you will get a free valet key . With this key you will be able to unlock you car if your key locked inside . Or get a discount if you lost your key *Car Manufacturer that apply - ACURA car key replacement ,AUDI car key replacement , BMW car key replacement, BUICK car key replacement , CADILLAC car key replacement , CHEVROLET car key replacement , DODGE car key replacement, FIAT car key replacement , FORD car key replacement , GMC car key replacement , HONDA car key replacement , HYUNDAI car key replacement , HUMMER car key replacement , INFINITI car key replacement , ISUZU car key replacement , JAGUAR key replacement , JEEP car key replacement , KIA car key replacement , LAND ROVER car key replacement (NOT ALL MODEL), LEXUS car key replacement , LINCOLN car key replacement , MAZDA car key replacement , MERCURY car key replacement , MINI car key replacement , MITSUBISHI car key replacement , MERCEDES BENZ car key replacement (NOT ALL MODEL) NISSAN car key replacement , OLDSMOBILE car key replacement , PONTIAC car key replacement , PORSCHE car key replacement , SAAB car key replacement (NOT ALL MODEL) SATURN car key replacement , SCION car key replacement , SUBARU car key replacement , SUZUKI car key replacement , TOYOTA car key replacement, VOLKSWAGEN car key replacement, VOLVO car key replacement. Motorcycle all make and model . Promotion apply only for lost key services. You can't combine offers.
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