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Egypt's Ambassador: To unite efforts in face of terrorism threatening the region and the world
Egyptian Ambassador to Beirut, Nazih al-Nagari, expressed his sincere condolences to the families of the Lebanese victims who fell in the shooting incident that occurred in Istanbul last night, and to the Lebanese people in general, while wishing all the injured speedy recovery.
"This incident reminds us all of the importance of uniting efforts in the face of the wave of extremism and terrorism that threatens the region, and the world at large," said Nagari, referring to the statement issued by the Foreign Ministry in Cairo in condemnation of this tragic incident.
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Throughout CART's heyday, the 500-mile race at Michigan International Speedway was among the most thrilling in all of motorsport. Typically contested in late July, the race offered speed, danger and close racing in droves. This week on IndyCar Flashback, we take a look at one of Michigan's most memorable IndyCar events, the 1995 Marlboro 500.
Pruett Edges Unser Jr. for First IndyCar Win
Heading into the 13th round of the 1995 PPG IndyCar World Series, some new twists were added to the typical storylines associated with CART races at Michigan international Speedway. A newly-paved asphalt racing surface opened the door for speeds in excess of 240 miles per hour. In response to the eye-popping speeds, CART opted to reduce the manifold boost pressure by five inches to 40.
CART machines still recorded laps above 230 miles per hour both in single car runs and in the draft, but the 1993 track record set by Mario Andretti at 234.275 miles per hour remained intact.
The pole would go to Comptech Racing's Parker Johnstone – the first career pole for the Oregon native in his tenth start – with a best lap of 230.458 miles per hour. Alongside Johnstone on the front row would be Forsythe Racing's Teo Fabi and Newman Haas' Michael Andretti.
After two aborted attempts to go green for the race, the horses were unleashed. Aside from a lap 8 crash involving Dick Simon Racing's Carlos Guerrero, the event's early stages went off cleanly. Johnstone took charge and led the first 45 laps.
The first challenge of the day came from within the Honda camp, as Tasman Motorsports' Andre Ribeiro took the top spot, while Newman Haas' Paul Tracy and A.J. Foyt Enterprises' Eddie Cheever also took turns at the front.
Soon after, the Honda-powered cars of Johnstone and Ribeiro returned to the front on lap 51. Ribeiro would take the lead back on lap 58 and remain in front for 67 of the next 71 laps before being sidelined with electrical issues after completing just 130 of 250 circuits.
Ribeiro's misfortune opened the door for two drivers looking for redemption from the last 500-mile race at Indianapolis to take their turn at the front: Patrick Racing's Scott Pruett and Team Penske's Al Unser Jr.
Pruett started eighth and led eight laps in May at Indy, but was relegated to 19th after a devastating crash while running second with only 16 laps remaining.
For Unser Jr. and Team Penske it was a month of May to forget, as both he and teammate Emerson Fittipaldi failed to qualify for the 79th Indy 500.
The struggles of two months before were behind the veteran drivers, as they battled throughout the second half of the race. Two cautions for separate single-car incidents involving Arciero-Wells Racing's Hiro Matsushita and Dick Simon Racing's Eliseo Salazar interrupted the battle.
On lap 194, the caution would again fly for another crash, this time involving Lyn St. James and Danny Sullivan. Though St. James walked away from her Dick Simon Lola-Ford relatively unscathed, Sullivan would not be so lucky.
The PacWest driver was helped from his Reynard-Ford machine and airlifted to the hospital with a fractured pelvis. Upon the restart, Unser Jr. retook the lead from Pruett and held serve for the following 22 circuits. After a blistered right-front tire forced Unser Jr. to pit with 20 laps to go, Pruett seemed to have the race in hand.
The race's final caution, this time for an accident involving the Payton-Coyne Ford of Alessandro Zampedri, put a damper on those plans. The caution set up a six-lap battle for the win between Pruett and Unser Jr. Little Al took advantage of his fresher tires and stormed past the lapped cars between himself and the lead car of Pruett.
Taking the white flag, Unser Jr. swept his Penske-Mercedes machine past the Lola-Ford of Pruett headed into turn one on the 250th and final lap of the event. Just as his shot at victory seemed to have faded, Pruett used a strong run through turn two to pull alongside Unser Jr. by turn three. Carrying that momentum through the final two corners, Pruett edged Unser Jr. at the line and won his first IndyCar race by a slim margin of .056 seconds.
The triumph was not only the first for Pruett – who made his series debut in 1988 – but the first for Firestone since Al Unser's 1974 Michigan 200 win. It was also the first for his owner Pat Patrick since Emerson Fittipaldi's 1989 victory at Nazareth.
The 1995 Marlboro 500 continues to be one of the most memorable races not only at Michigan, but in all of IndyCar history. Here's a look at some of the biggest headlines from a thrilling race.
Scott Pruett
The win at Michigan would propel Pruett to a career-best finish of seventh in the final points standings. He would win again in CART at Surfers Paradise in 1997, and won the pole for the series' 1997 event at Michigan.
Pruett's success on superspeedways continued when the California Speedway, a track similar to Michigan and built by its owner Roger Penske, opened in 1997.
The California native won pole at the 2-mile track in Fontana in 1998 with Patrick Racing and again in 1999 with Arciero Wells (Toyota's first pole). The 1999 Fontana pole came in what would prove to be Pruett's last year in open-wheel racing.
Despite his departure from driving in CART, Pruett would later return as a commentator in 2002. He would spend the bulk of his career in sports cars, becoming one of the most decorated road racers in history and retired after Sunday's Rolex 24 at Daytona.
Patrick Racing
The 1995 season proved to be the beginning of a renaissance for Patrick Racing in their return to IndyCar.
From 1996 to 2002, the organization won eight more races in CART and finished second and third with Adrian Fernandez and Roberto Moreno, respectively, in the 2000 points standings. After making the jump to the Indy Racing League in 2004, Patrick Racing was unable to find sponsorship for the following season and was sold in 2005.
After a controversial late-race restart robbed Tasman Motorsports and driver Scott Goodyear of a chance to give Firestone its first win at Indianapolis, Pruett was able to give his sponsor the long-awaited win. Firestone would win the next five Michigan races before becoming the sole tire provider in 2000.
Also of note, the race was the last 500-mile race contested before the infamous CART/IRL split in prior to the 1996 season. The next 500-mile race conducted under a unified IndyCar Series would not come until the 2008 Indianapolis 500. The 2012 MAVTV 500 at Auto Club (formerly California) Speedway would be the next 500-mile race outside of Indianapolis run after reunification.
The Michigan 500 has produced several of IndyCar Racing's greatest races and memories and 1995's edition ranks up there with some of the track's best.
Check out the final lap of the race below, with all rights belonging to ABC
Images courtesy of ABC, BridgestoneAmericas.com.


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Should Internet Marketing Be a Part of Your Marketing Plan?
Planning out how to best use your marketing dollars can be a troublesome task.
Of course, you want to stretch you dollars as far as they will go and you also want to get results for the money that you put out. You want a good return on your investment.
Should you consider marketing your business on the Internet?
Here are a few things to keep in mind as you decide whether this will be a good option for you and your business.
- Are potential customers looking on line for the type of services that your offer?
- Is your competition advertising on line?
- Do your customers ever ask if you have a web page?
- Are there adsense ads on the search page?
If you can answer yes to one or more of the above questions then you should seriously consider adding on line advertising to your marketing plan. However, there are a few other things to consider as well.
Internet advertising involves three very different elements.
- Pay per click paid advertising. These are the ads that you commonly see on the very top and sides of the search page. The person in the first position is paying the most. Every time a person clicks on that ad, you are billed for it, either they become a customer or not.
- Natural search results. These are the results that you see underneath the paid ads. There will be hundreds of pages, although the only page that really gets seen is the first page and maybe the second page. Anytime a person click on your website, it costs you nothing. It is basically free traffic.
- Top 10 map results. Often you will see a map with websites off to the side. These are local search results for search terms. For example, if you were to search for 'pest control Colorado springs' you would see a map with local pest control companies.
Option number 1 is a really good way to loose a lot of money fast. This is not a good option if you are new to Internet marketing. You may get lots of traffic, but it'll cost you, and when your budget dries up, so does the traffic.
Your best options are number 2 and 3. Free traffic and local business results is where your business needs to be.
Of course, you'll need to find a marketing specialist that can put a website on the first page (please note, a person that can build a web page and a marketer that can put you on page one are NOT the same thing).
Once you have your web page right out there in front, you start to advertise on Google for free and your marketing dollars will pay off for a long time.


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Wii Rifle
Cowboy games thus far have just not felt authentic enough. Wouldn't it be great if there was a western based game on the Wii that came with a plastic Rifle peripheral? What? There is?
BigBen Interactive will be launching Western Heroes in November for Wii. Up to four players will be able to blast their way through various classic western settings as they try to foil the plans of the evil Molina.
But, most interestingly, the game will come with a unique Rifle peripheral, into which both the Wiimote and Nunchuk will fit. Replicating real western Rifles, players will have to use the lever beneath the trigger to reload in game.
"We are renowned for our innovations in videogame peripherals, but the Winchester is one of the very best we have put our name to,†commented Mark Liddle, Head of UK Business Development, Bigben Interactive. "With Western Heroes, we are confident that we have secured the perfect accompanying title to offer a Wild West experience like no other.â€
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oh my! two of my fave things – cowboys and games. Not sure about the graphics but the action gun more than makes up for it. Roll on November 🙂


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Mike vs. the Oil Filter
So I was insistent upon changing the oil in both cars last week, even after I threw out my back picking up my daughter. So 600mgs of Ibuprofen and Tylenol later, I'm gingerly lowering myself onto my creeper and sliding under the G35. No pain while standing or lying down, just the transition sucks incredibly. Now the one upside to that pain, it really makes you stop and think: "Do I have everything I need?" before you lie down and slide under the car.
So I'm one of the few people I know who still changes the oil it their own car. But (this story aside) it's one of those things that is much easier once you have all the right tools. When I was trying to figure out how to pull speaker wires through my walls, a friend of mine suggested pulling the floor boards and running the wires behind them (a coming post). The task initially overwhelmed me, until he lent me his air-compressor and nail gun. Suddenly I was having a lot of fun.
But back to oil changes, there are a couple things you need to make your life easy. First of all, you need to be able to get under the car. A couple wheel ramps and a creeper help with that. One thing you don't want to happen is for your ramps to slide when your trying to drive the car up them. That's what the rubber Tweedy mats are for.
An oil recovery pan is necessary as well. These need to be resealable so you can take the waste oil down to your local gas station or auto-parts store and dispose of it. Kragen in San Francisco offers free disposal.
Finally, you need a decent tool set (sockets, wrenches, etc). I'm still using the Craftsman set I bought while I was working at a gas station in high school. Most importantly though (especially for this case), are the filter removal tools.
Unfortunately the G35 has a plastic rock shield covering most of the oil pan and undercarriage. They did leave an access whole for the drain plug and filter such that if you're a 12 year old girl, you might actually be able to fit your arm up there to take off the filter. I usually remove 3 of the screws holding on the shield and stick my arm around it. Usually the big-blue rubber glove will give me enough traction on the filter to remove it. That was certainly not the case today.
Now at 6'3 I have pretty big hands and there was a time when I was bench pressing around 300 lbs, so even with the back screaming, I'm able to put a good amount of torque on a oil filter. This one wasn't going to budge. But I've had this happen often enough that I fell back to the socket filter tool. The one you see below is made out of some sort of polyurethane or ABS plastic. It just so happens the G35 and Mazda Protegee use the same filter, so I picked up one of these for a couple bucks. (I also modified one to replace the $30 BMW tool for the K75) The tool fits snugly on the end of the filter, using the grips on the filter for traction with a square 3/8 socket attachment in the center.
The first couple tries, the tool stripped the grips filter, deforming the filter itself. To solve this problem, I wrapped the filter in some duct tape, and tapped on the filter wrench with a small hammer. Plugged the socket wrench back into the filter tool, and cranked. This time I managed to strip the socket attachment of the tool itself. (During all this, please don't forget the excruciating pain I'm going through each time I have to slide out from under the car, stand up to do get a tool, and then lay myself back down on the dolly). So the tool isn't ruined yet, since it also has a 1 inch hex nut on the top. So I grab the 1 inch wrench and figure I now have far more leverage I need, only to see the tool start slipping again, even on the duct-tape-wrapped filter. (sorry, the cell phone close up isn't that clear)
As you can imagine, my frustration level is pretty high and I'm now fantasizing about driving to the Infinity dealer and finding the idiot who used a pipe wrench to tighten the filter on, and borrowing his pipe wrench as blunt force learning tool… Instead, I take a few deep breaths and move to plan B.
The second tool in the arsenal is basically just a square steel rod attached to a nylon strap loop. The idea is you wrap the oil filter into the loop in the same direction you want to turn, and then use a wrench on the steel rod to apply more torque. The problem was I now had to remove the entire plastic undercarriage protector (15+ screws) in order to have enough access to the oil filter to perform the task. This is one of those tools you look at in the store and you question whether it can work, and how difficult it is to use. You do need to use two hands to wrap the filter in the tool and then hold it there while you attach the wrench. The torque you get is two fold: as you turn the steel rod it tightens the strap on the filter and applies the turning force at the same time. When you're trying it, you don't have any confidence it's going to work. But when I saw the first movement of the filter, it was the same feeling when you find that one non-null terminated string that was causing the memory arena overwrite crash two hours later.
From there everything else is pretty uneventful. As much as I'd like to go scream at the dealer who last changed the oil, it's not like anyone there would care, and I suspect it would be a rather non-fulfilling exercise.
Finally my last tip for you is clean up. If you've never worked in a gas station or repair shop, you may not no about lanolin based cleaners. If you've ever tried to use regular soap to clean engine grease off your hands, you know its next to impossible to do. It turns out that if you mix sheep skin oil with the right cleaning agents, you get a very disgusting paste which instantly removes grease from your hands without requiring any water. The trick is to not wet your hands first, and rub just the cleaner into your hands and fingernails and then wipe off with a paper towel. You usually want to wash your hands normally after that, but you'll be amazed at how easily everything comes off. I'm not particularly attached to this brand, but you find this stuff at any auto parts store. Just buy whatever is on sale:
So while the oil change on the Infinity did take over an hour, I was able to whip through the Protege in less than 20 minutes. There's a huge sense of empowerment in doing something so simple rather than having to pay someone else to do it for you. Bad back and all, it made my weekend.


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Katy Park
In an era long before televisions and computers became household staples, Katy Park provided Wacoans with entertainment and a sense of community. Home to numerous minor league teams, the ballpark hosted many historic moments which today remain an important part of community memory.
Excitement at Katy Park began with its design. Famous ballplayer Henry Fabian, noted nationwide for his design of the raised pitcher's mound, came to Waco in 1904 to manage his first team as part owner and president of the Waco Tigers. Utilizing the newest innovations in field construction, Fabian designed a park built for the comfort of both fans and players, and construction finished in time to host Waco's first presidential visit. On April 6, 1905, red, white, and blue bunting adorned Katy Park's fences to greet Theodore Roosevelt as he spoke to thousands of Wacoans.
Fabian faced a serious challenge in the form of a local law banning "Sunday amusements" charging admission. After being arrested three times for scheduling games at Katy Park on Sundays, he took the matter to court and won at the state level. Sunday baseball became a staple elsewhere in Texas, but Fabian made no headway locally. He sold the Waco team to a local businessman in 1906.
Renamed the Waco Navigators, the team made Waco baseball history when they tied Houston for the Texas League title in 1914, and won it outright for the next two years. However, when the club moved to Wichita Falls in 1919, Katy Park sat without a team for several years.
A new era of baseball in Katy Park began when the minor league Cubs moved to Waco in 1925. Though they never won a championship title, the team had its fair share of exciting moments. Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig arrived in Waco in April of 1929 with the New York Yankees to face off against the Cubs for a spring exhibition game. Enormous crowds maxed out Katy Park's four-thousand-seat capacity, prompting officials to allow some fans to stand on the field along the outfield fence. Though the Cubs lost, 13 to 3, fans still reminisce about watching Babe Ruth hit a line drive straight into the crowd.
Just over a year later, Katy Park witnessed another historic moment. With the Cubs trailing Beaumont 6 to 2 at the top of the eighth inning, outfielder Gene "Half-Pint" Rye hit three home runs—including a grand slam—in the same inning, a feat which today remains unsurpassed in baseball history. By the end of the inning, the Cubs led, 20 to 6.
The onset of the Great Depression forced the Cubs to leave Waco. For many years, both black and white semipro baseball teams played at Katy Park. In 1947, the Waco Dons achieved minor league status, and crowds flocked to Katy Park in June to see former Chicago White Sox player Monty Stratton, who had lost a leg in a hunting accident, pitch. Stratton not only pitched a shutout his first game, but also drew attention by hitting for himself throughout the season.
When the Dons gained affiliation with Pittsburgh in 1948 and became known as the Waco Pirates, it seemed as though things were on the rise for the team. After two successful playoff seasons, the Pirates entered a slump, and in 1953 a devastating F5 tornado tore through Waco and destroyed Katy Park. Park owner A. H. Kirksey, determined to prevent the demise of Waco baseball, poured $400,000 into rebuilding the park. The following year, the Waco Pirates played their best season yet, setting one of the best season records in minor league history and claiming the league title.
Despite Kirksey's efforts, attendance dropped at Katy Park following the 1954 season as the rise of Little League ball and the increasing popularity of television drew attention elsewhere. In 1956, the Pirates played their last game in Waco. Just under a decade later, the park was razed to make way for a parking lot.
For nearly half a century, Katy Park stood as a centerpiece ofthe Waco community and a hallmark of Texas sports. Although no longer in downtown, the ballpark remains an important part of the city's history.


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Beginning January next year, all Filipino seafarers would undergo training to prepare themselves against pirate abduction in the high seas, the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) announced Thursday.
The training, which is not expected to last more than a day, is aligned with the module of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners and will begin on Jan. 15, POEA chief Jennifer Manalili said.
According to Manalili, the module would be conducted outside the existing pre-departure orientation seminar so that it would be more "thorough and extensive."
"And this would not have additional cost for the seafarers. It will be shouldered by the manning agency," said Manalili.
The labor department said piracy in Somalia, notably the Gulf of Aden, has come to an alarming proportion in recent months.
There are 68 Filipino seafarers still being held by pirates in Somalia and Nigeria. All of them remain locked up in six vessels while waiting for the results of negotiations between shipowners and the abductors.
A third of the world's seafarers are Filipinos, making them the most at risk to pirate abductions.
On Thursday, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) met with manning agency leaders and seafarer union groups to discuss various issues confronting kidnap-prone Filipino seafarers, including psycho-social counseling for and support services for the abducted and their families as well as financial assistance.
Labor Secretary Marianito Roque said kidnapping has become an unfortunate reality for the 350,000 Filipino seafarers all over the world.
Roque admitted that despite the safety measures they have set in place, they cannot do anything to halt Somali pirates from kidnapping in the high seas. Since Somalia's central government collapsed in 1991, Somali's have been lured to banditry as a primary source of income.
"I was discussing with shipowners that the issue in the Gulf will reach unreasonable proportions that they have to change their route," Roque said during a tripartite meeting with the Maritime industry in Manila.
Amid the threat of kidnappings in the high seas, Filipino seafarers remitted a record $2.502 billion from January to September this year.
Filipino seafarers' remittances accounted for 20 percent of the aggregate remittances from all overseas Filipino workers in the nine-month period. – Joseph Holandes Ubalde/RSJ, GMANews.TV
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New Crowdsourcing Project: Improving the Game Winning Percentage Estimates
For awhile now I've been thinking of improving the game winning percentages in the help file. For example, for Accordion it says 2%. This is the expected winning percentage of an average player. Many of these estimates have not been updated in years, if ever.
But it is a big job, as there are 930 games.
So I thought maybe we could do it here. We take a small group of games (say, 20 at a time), list out the current estimates and then argue about what they should be. Anybody interested?
But it is a big job, as there are 930 games.
So I thought maybe we could do it here. We take a small group of games (say, 20 at a time), list out the current estimates and then argue about what they should be. Anybody interested?
Always! =D>
That's a little unfair Richard. Your average will always be better than mine. Do we want to start at #1. Or just all play random?
the worst I have found is All in a row which is claimed as 95% but looking at the high score stats it is showing as 0.9%
OK, here are the first 20 games for discussion:
Game Name, (Help File Winning Percentage), Average from Online Stats
Accordion (2%), 7.9%
Ace of Hearts (80%), 94.9%
Aces and Kings (5%), 4.9%
Aces and Kings Easy (25%), 64.6%
Aces Up (4%), 3.5%
Aces Up Pairs (15%), 57.7%
Aces Wild (30%), 6.7% (only 15 games)
Acey and Kingsley (5%), 2.8%
Acme (10%), 12.9%
Acquaintance (50%), 48.2%
Acquaintance One (20%), 32.3% (this Acquaintance data is weird)
Acute Triangle (50%), 95.7%
Adela (2%), 1.4%
Adelaide (95%), 89.3%
Admiral's Patience (30%), 23.1%
Agnes Bernauer (50%), 50.2%
Agnes Sorel (<1%), 0.8%
Agnes Three (90%), 90.7%
Alaska (15%), 10.1%
Alexander the Great (15%), 16.0%
Ok, some of these look good, others not so good. Discuss.
Mike made the point that I was just about to. Our results will be dictated by whether we play in numerical order or cherry-pick random games. I'm fairly sure for example that I could get a decent double figure percentage for Aces and Kings by carefully selecting the games I played.
Aces Wild (30%), 6.7% (only 15 games), I have played about 185 ( 1 through 185) games and only lost 5.Capture.JPG446 x 146 - 25K
We are trying to get an average here, so just playing random games works. But for those games where you could cherry pick games with success (which isn't every game), that would be considered a valid strategy and your results would still count.
Unless Thor is just really good at Aces Wild, it looks like the estimate is low.
I've replayed the following games in numerical order. (Accordion, Ace of Hearts,Aces and Kings, Aces and Kings Easy and Aces Up). That gives me a realistic idea of how difficult the games are without cherry-picking. Even using this harder option I feel that the odds you have quoted from the online stats are realistic. The only exception is Aces & Kings Easy. I only lost one of the first ten games. If I put my mind to it I could probably win that one too. 80% could be nearer than your suggested mark.
Re Aces Wild, we discussed this at length when it first came out. Marty was the one who got his head round it best. He is the champ. My stats were in the mid forties. Based on those even your 30% is decidedly low. How about 70%?
Aces Up Pairs .......... Nos. 1-10 without spending ages replaying them yielded 50% winners. From that I feel that the online average you quoted is realistic.
Btw ..... it's a pretty decent game
Acey & Kingsley. Played 1-10 inclusive. One winner (#2). Also played another 10 random deals and ignored the worst looking ones. Again, one winner, (#1993020287). The only thing that improved by fairly casual cherry-picking was my average score. 3-4% looks very achievable but I would not challenge anyone who scored 5-10% by choosing their games carefully.
unless you have all 4 aces on the tableau, all games seem to be winnable. I love it, freecell plus is about 95% winnable ( 847 games in order) in the first million, I believe. Blue jacket also seems to be about 95% also, out of 1748 games played ( in order) I and (Richardscotland) have not lost any games
Acme has practically no skill involved. I slogged through Nos.1-25 and had a win rate of exactly 20%. I expect that could be improved by screening out the worst looking deals. I'd imagine that 15-20% would be readily achievable on the long haul.
Acquaintance ...... We used to play this quite a lot years ago. Ken may be able to confirm it but I'm fairly sure we won practically all of them. I would class it as "mainly skill". I've just played 1-10 with 100% winners. #10 was difficult but the others were fairly straightforward.. 80%+ would be a reasonable difficulty rating.
Acquaintance One ............ The identical deals played in Acquaintance produced just 3 winners from 10 played. A much harder game. Very unlikely to produce much more than 20% even with cherry-picking. It's virtually impossible to differentiate between a good deal and a bad one. Anyone recording high percentages is probably playing each game under one player name and saving the winners. Then use another player name and fire in all your saved games. 100% win rate can be achieved like this. Could explain the "weird" data you mentioned.
Acute Triangle ....... 1-10 produced 100% winners so the current 50% rating would appear to be decidedly low. Anyone playing it regularly could probably maintain an average in the high 90 percents.
Adela .... Played 10 in numerical order plus another 10 cherry picking half decent looking deals. No joy with any of them, 0%. I can well believe that serious cherry-picking would throw up the occasional winner. 1-2% sounds about right to me.
Getting an empty space is only possible when the stock has been emptied. Therefore you don't see many. I feel that the game could be improved by allowing players to move cards into spaces at this point It's difficult enough without this moving restriction.
Adelaide is about right.
I have always found Klondike Territory way easier than Northwest Territory.
The difficulty for Northwest Territory is Easy but change it to Medium...%50 is fine.
For Klondike Territory, the percentage is %30 and it should be %70.
You may have a case but it would probably make it easier for all concerned if we stick to the group of games that Thomas asked us to evaluate. ie, from Accordion to Alexander the Great. It is going to be a massive task to go through all 930 games.
Admiral's Patience ...... takes too long to play a decent sized sample but I managed 2 winners from the first 5 (40%). By only selecting games with a good reserve pile it wouldn't be difficult to improve on that. I know from playing it years ago that if you take your time and concentrate on each card you can win a decent percentage. I have no issues with your 30% as you are looking for an average winnable score.
Agnes Bernauer looks okay at 50% or so.
Agnes Sorel (<1%) is also pretty accurate I think. Cherry picked quite a number with no success.
Alaska .... I managed 20% but 15% is a decent target.
Alexander the Great.....Not the type of game I like. A less than enthusiastic attempt at 1-10 produced 1 winner. Regular players could expect the 15% it is currently rated at.
These statistics are based on playing at least 1000 games:
FORTY THIEVES (PGS rated 10%) actual win % = 48%
FORTY BANDITS (PGS rated 40%) actual win % = 57%
KETTLE HILL (PGS rated 40%) actual win % = 79%
CARLTON (PGS rated 5%) actual win % = 70%
CARLTON CELL (PGS rated 30%) actual win % = 100%
BAKERS GAME (PGS rated 20%) actual win % = 75%
My past stats for Agnes Bernauer were just over 60%. Never played Accordion before. But it looks like the 2% figure to be correct. It's mostly luck of the draw.
Agnes Sorrel. Played about 50 hands. Never won one. 5% on Aces up.
During this exercise would it not be a good idea to re-evaluate difficulty ratings a bit more specifically in the rules for each game?
very easy - easy,
easy -moderate,
moderate -medium,
medium - difficult,
difficult - very difficult,
very difficult - extremely difficult.
Or how about "Only Richard Can Solve".
Or perhaps a Robot. But they may be one and the same.
Yes, as Richard said we should stick to the group of games we are talking about, otherwise things will get crazy. I'll be summarizing this group's changes soon, and then posting the next group in a new thread.
The difficulty ratings generally go along with the percentages, so if the percentage is high it becomes easy, etc.
I'd generally agree about the difficulty ratings. One example of an anomaly would be Blue Jacket. Marty and myself have played a huge number in numerical order with 100% win rate. Most people would still regard it as a difficult game despite its track record. We can cross that bridge when we come to it. :)
When you are updating the difficulty ratings would it not be a good idea to add the rating to the header cards of each game in the main menu? eg, at present you have Accordion,Simple game, Hard,Mostly skill etc. Simply saying "Hard, 2%" would mean that players would not have to select that game and then go into the rules to find out if a game was beyond their capabilities or not. It's always irritated me (although that's not difficult). ;))
So proposed changes:
Accordion (2%), 7.9% 2%->8%
Ace of Hearts (80%), 94.9% 80%->95%
Aces and Kings (5%), 4.9%
Aces and Kings Easy (25%), 64.6% 25%->75% ?
Aces Up (4%), 3.5%
Aces Up Pairs (15%), 57.7% 15%->55%
Aces Wild (30%), 6.7% (only 15 games) 30%->85% ?
Acey and Kingsley (5%), 2.8%
Acme (10%), 12.9% 10%->15%
Acquaintance (50%), 48.2%
Acquaintance One (20%), 32.3%
Acute Triangle (50%), 95.7% 50%->95%
Adela (2%), 1.4%
Adelaide (95%), 89.3%
Admiral's Patience (30%), 23.1%
Agnes Bernauer (50%), 50.2%
Agnes Sorel (<1%), 0.8%
Agnes Three (90%), 90.7%
Alaska (15%), 10.1%
Alexander the Great (15%), 16.0%
They look okay to me with the possible exceptions of the two with question marks appended. As Marty has played the most Aces Wild games and has developed a flawless technique I think we should accept whatever rating he suggests. I know he only lost 3 games out of the first 100 in climb mode so even 90% is probably on the low side. Over to you Marty!
Aces & Kings Easy is another one where a high percentage of games can be won even in climb mode. 90%+ in my opinion if you have mastered the technique. 95% is very probable. I'd class it as medium - difficult though because the average player is unlikely to spot how to use the waste pile to its best advantage. The winnability hinges almost entirely around which cards you CHOOSE to allow into the four tableau piles. I try to keep one or more cards there that I can play onto the foundations at a time of my choosing. I will only do so when the card that will replace it is a beneficial one. If not I undo and play a fresh card from the stock. There is no point in allowing those cells to become clogged with cards that you will be unable to play for ages. Perhaps a hint to that effect in the rules wouldn't go amiss.
I have now played 209 games and only lost 6. They thing is you have to watch the Aces. If all 4 aces are on the Tableau, it is almost a sure looser, unless one of the aces is the last card in the pile. If you have at least one ace in the waste pile it is a sure winner if you play the cards correctly. I would say 90% and mostly skill with a Medium to Hard Once you have the technique down then it is easy as pie to win
my over 1000 played games
Ali Baba rated 45% mine 52%
Algiers rated 40% mine 100% in 2372 games
Reserved pyramid rated 90% mine 83%
Lady of the Manor rated 30% mine 35%
Double or Quits rated 47% mine 41%
Duke rated 99% mine 99%
Double Klondike rated 99% mine 100%


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Okay, this is the much-promised sticky we've been talking about. It's directed primarily at out of town visitors as well as new riders who don't know where else to ride in our glorious state besides their favorite city park trail.
To our visitors: We've created this thread to hopefully answer the most obvious questions you have about riding in our state. This has become necessary because every year, usually from mid-Fall into late-Spring, the tourist traffic in our forum becomes so great that we spend all our time answering "I'm coming to Arizona where should I ride?" type questions.
If it still doesn't answer your questions, then maybe we need to add more stuff to our sticky! Go ahead and post to the board if you still have questions.
Thread rules:
* Locals, please post your personal recommendations for your personal favorite rides. Include enough detail that the reader can determine the ride's difficulty, trailhead directions, ride directions, and seasonal considerations. Any post that fails to do these things will get deleted.
* Do not comment on someone else's recommendations unless it is to clarify or expand on what someone else is recommending. Any post dissing someone else's recommendations will get deleted.
* This is not the thread to recommend or criticize local bike shops. I will start a separate sticky for that subject. If you include information about a bike shop, please make sure it's related to the ride(s) you're recommending.
* If you have a thread in mind where we've already discussed riding in certain areas, send me a PM with a link and I'll review it.
* This is not going to be a "normal" thread with lots of back-and-forth. It will be informational only. Expect lots of posts to get deleted along the way that don't serve this purpose.
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(Chelsea Update would like to thank Doris Galvin, D&B Strategic Marketing for the information in this story.)
SculptureWalk Chelsea celebrated the opening of its 10th year with an Artist Reception on June 6.
Several of the sculpture artists attended the reception, strolled through the SculptureWalk and enjoyed the kick-off of Sounds & Sights on Thursday Nights.
"We are so fortunate to have 13 beautiful sculptures grace our City." said Chelsea Area Festivals & Events Visual Arts Coordinator Crystal Scott, in her welcoming comments at the reception hosted by The Ugly Dog Distillery on Main Street. "This is a very special program that helps bring out the artistic expression and value of art to our community, exemplifying placemaking," said Scott.
The artists chosen for the juried outdoor exhibition this year are: Barry Parker, Russell Thayer, Mark Beltchenko, Calvin Babich, Laurie Tennent, Rick DeTroyer, Justin La Doux, Mary Angers, Brian Ferriby, John Merigian, David Petrakovitz, and Ray Katz (2 entries).
Two sculptors were reunited, Ray Katz of Pontiac and Barry Parker of Dexter. They both attended Eastern Michigan University 55 years ago and are exhibiting together in SculptureWalk Chelsea.
Chelsea Sculptor De Troyer said that his piece "Metal Totem Pole has had just the right amount of 'patina aging' time to be ready for this exhibition."
Laurie Tennent, Bloomfield Hills sculptor shared that she currently has two pieces on display at the Detroit River Walk and is excited to have her sculpture "Echeveria" in Chelsea. Tennent will also be participating in Sounds & Sights Summer Festivals Art Market, July 26-27.
Sculpture sponsors participated in the celebration and were enthusiastic about the opportunity to support ScultpureWalk and meet the artists. The generous 2019 SculptureWalk sponsors are: Chelsea District Library (2 sculptures), D&B Strategic Marketing, Rick Eder Agency – Farm Bureau Insurance, Secret Crisis Comics, Silver Maples of Chelsea, La Maison, Live in Balance Consulting, Surelutions, LAFCU – Your Credit Union for Life, O&W/Atwater Brewing, Rumpus Room, and Stieper & Brust Orthodontics.
Community partners were in attendance and recognized for their efforts in supporting the sculpture installations.
Partners include the City of Chelsea, Chelsea Downtown Development Authority, Chelsea District Library, Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Minigrant Program administered by the Arts Alliance. Representatives in attendance –
Melissa Johnson, mayor of Chelsea, Tim Merkel, DDA president and Patty Roberts and Keegan Sulecki, Chelsea District Library.
Chelsea Farmer's Market vendors La Baguette Bakery, Para Para Creamery and the Lake House Bakery provided amazingly delicious food for the event.
The SculptureWalk exhibition runs from June 2019 to May 2020 and is free to everyone.
Brochures and information about organizing docent led tours are available at the Chelsea District Library.
All sculptures are for sale, please contact [email protected] for inquiries. Artist statements and more information can be found @ChelseaFestivals.com/SculptureWalk.
Chelsea Area Festivals and Events is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that enriches Chelsea, and the surrounding communities, by promoting the presentation of and participation in quality performing and visual arts throughout the year.
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"Doppelganger, the Ghostly double of a Living Person"
Submitted on 2010/01/30 at 6:09 pm
Dear Monica,
I'm in the middle of reading your book and thought you might be just the person to answer my question.
There have been times when people who knew me very well and would not have mistaken my identity said that they saw me someplace or that I visited them. These visits were visual only, I never spoke to them when they occurred.
The only time that I know of when I spoke during one of these encounters was when I called on the telephone and asked to speak to my grandmother, but once she got on the phone I didn't speak to her.
Can you please explain this phenomenon to me? Does it have a name?
Thank you, S.M.S.
Hello S.M.S.,
I haven't had this experience, however the following explanation may apply.
The term Doppelganger refers to the ghostly double of a living person, one that may haunt the living originator. It comes from the German word Doppelgaenger meaning 'double-goer'. There are several theories surrounding the appearance of one.
Some believe only the originator can see their Doppelganger while others feel they can be seen by anyone who knows the originator. The other theory is that it is an omen, a sign. Apparently they're not common, but several cases have been documented, novelist Guy de Maupassant being one example.
In Sylvia Browne's book Phenomenon: Everything You Need to Know About the Paranormal , a handy book of Paranormal definitions, Sylvia writes about her personal experience with her ghostly double. She also offers ideas on Astral experiences and why our Spirits are capable of bi-location, however that is too big of a subject to begin here. As for astral experiences such as bi-location, the variety, their names and definitions, I suggest the book Astral Dynamics: A New Approach to Out-Of-Body Experiences by Robert Bruce. He goes into depth how these Out-of-Body experiences differ.
I hope this information offers a starting point for further research. Good luck, and safe travels!
Sincerely, the Fringe Dweller


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Ansar Abbasi and The News Inciting Possible MurderMar 12th, 2011 | By admin | Category: Jang, The News
Ansar Abbasi's front page article of 12 March is a dangerous game of promoting anti-Americanism and vigilante violence in the country. In the column, Abbasi lists the names of 55 Americans who he terms 'suspicious' and 'alleged to have been spying'. Neither the reporter nor the newspaper present any evidence for these claims, rather they simply put out the names of the 55 individuals and accusations to a public that is already enflamed by the Raymond Davis case.
This is a deadly dangerous game being played by Ansar Abbasi, and the height of irresponsibility by The News (Jang Group) reminiscent of the foolish act of The Nation in 2009 which accused an American journalist of spying based on no evidence.
Like Kaswar Klasra The Nation in 2009 which resulted in international condemnation, Ansar Abbasi only references unnamed 'sources' in his accusation and provides no actual evidence that any of the individuals named has committed any crimes or engaged in any shadowy or spying activities.
Nevertheless, with the public enraged over the shootings by American Raymond Davis and the whipping up of emotions by religious parties in street protests, the accusations and naming of these individuals creates a dangerous atmosphere for vigilante violence against any and all Americans regardless of the facts.
Imagine that after 9/11 The New York Times were to publish the names of Pakistanis in the USA and accuse them of being terrorists. This is the same thing that Ansar Abbasi and The News have done today.
If the law enforcement or intelligence agencies believe that an individual is engaged in illegal activities, it is the responsibility of those agencies to detain the individual and present the evidence to a court or in the case of diplomats the government can declare the individual a 'persona non grata' and expel them from the country.
It is the height of irresponsibility for someone who claims to be a journalist and a media group that claims to be an objective messenger of news to engage in such deadly games by leveling accusations against individuals that can result in vigilante violence and even cold-blooded murder.


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By Teachers, For Teachers
Whether it's the drooping economy, or you're a new teacher without a lot of resources, teachers are always looking for how to save money, to ensure they will have success in their classroom. Many schools are underfunded, which means if teachers want or need something for their classroom, then they either must learn how to be creative with the funding they are given, or have to spend their own money.
You don't have to spend a lot to ensure that your classroom is getting what it needs. Here are a few tips to help you learn how to save money.
Think about all of the paper that you use in your classroom, from sending weekly newsletters home to permission slips, you could probably fill a football stadium. All of this written correspondence is not only bad for the environment, but it's taking up a lot of your time. You have to type the letter, then make copies, then hand out the copies to the students. You can avoid all of this and save money by utilizing technology. In the beginning of the school year, ask parents to sign up for a weekly newsletter that comes via e-mail, and start a class website where parents can stay up to date with everything that is going on in the classroom. E-mail is free, and there are many free easy-to-use websites that you can use to start your own classroom website. Think of all that money being saved!
Ask parents for donations -- this may include used books, games, dress up clothes for the play area, or toys. E-mail parents politely asking them to consider donating and you will be surprised just how many parents will! You can even have students write thank-you letters as part of your language arts activity. If you don't feel comfortable asking parents for donations then you can ask strangers in said. Just go to Donorschoose.org/teachers and you can share you classroom needs and people in the community will find it for you. It's really that easy, and you will not have to spend a dime.
Not only are cooperative learning groups more fun for students, but they also will save you money. Think about all of the money that you can save when students share materials. It's not always necessary for each student to have their own copy or individual textbook. All you have to do is divide students into groups and only purchase a few copies of the books that you need and let the groups share them. Or, if you're not using books, then just photocopy a few worksheets and have groups use the same papers. Group work enhances students communication skills and not to mention less papers for you to grade. It's a win-win situation.
Team-teaching is all the rage in schools today. If you're not one of the schools that are learning to work together in a collaborative work environment, then you should consider it. When you work together and share resources, you will save money. If your school doesn't have the funding, then you can even pool your money together and buy whatever you need for the classroom at half the cost.
Every classroom needs books, and when you have your own classroom library, this can really take a toll on your wallet. Ask your school library, borrow from a fellow teacher, ask for donations, or go to your local yard sale and purchase books as little as a penny. Another option is to swap your books online at Amazon or Paperbackswap. You don't have to pay anything but the shipping charges for these websites.
Stores like BJ's Wholesale and Costco make it really easy for teachers to purchase a lot of items in bulk at low prices. The cost of paper and pencils can be reduced when you purchased them at bulk store, plus it will be reduced even further if you go in on the items with other teachers. If you think you won't need 1,000 pencils, think about who else in your school would to split the cost with you, or you can use them following school year.
Keep your receipts! You can get a tax reduction for the items that you purchased out of pocket. The maximum amount is $250, which can be from the purchase of books, supplies and any computer software or equipment that you have bought. Talk to your accountant and don't miss out on these savings.
Follow these tips and you will cut down on the amount of supplies that you need, as well as the amount of money that you spend. Don't be afraid to ask for donations, and remember, you don't have to spend a lot of many to ensure that you students are getting everything that need.
Do you have any money saving tips that you would like to share? Please share with us in the comment section below. We would love to hear your ideas.
Janelle Cox is an education writer who uses her experience and knowledge to provide creative and original writing in the field of education. Janelle holds a master's of science in education from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. She is also the elementary education expert for About.com, as well as a contributing writer to TeachHUB.com and TeachHUB Magazine. You can follow her at Twitter @Empoweringk6ed, on Facebook at Empowering K6 Educators, or visit her website at Empoweringk6educators.


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This past weekend, Charlie and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary, and it was a much needed getaway for the two of us. With Charlie's recent job change, endless work around the house, family coming into town, and my ever growing belly/pregnancy woes, it was time for us to have a mini-vacation.
We headed to the mountains, our favorite kind of getaway, and explored some new places as well as revisited some favorites. It was odd going to the mountains without a hiking trail in mind, but we did get to take in some great scenery.
And one year ago…
All photos by Courtney Vogel
The best year of our lives…so far. Can't wait for the many more to come!


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Tri-State Bulldogs general manager Frank Williams makes sure he finds offensive lineman Wayne Warsaw after every practice.
Tri-State Bulldogs general manager Frank Williams makes sure he finds offensive lineman Wayne Warsaw after every practice.
Williams tries to comfort his 6-foot-6, 400-pound lineman through a tough time.
Warsaw told Williams a few weeks ago that his 5-year-old daughter, Layla, has been diagnosed with Wilms' tumor, a stage-three kidney cancer that is curable.
Williams began to think of ways he could help out Warsaw's family.
"Taking Care of Family" night was born.
The Tri-State Bulldogs will collect donations at the gate to help the Warsaw family with medical expenses before the game Saturday at Joseph T. St. Lawrence Athletic Complex in Hillburn.
The Bulldogs are also donating the proceeds from a 50/50 raffle to the Warsaws.
"I don't have any children, but I can't imagine what he is going through right now," Williams said. "It's a shame. I try to get his hopes up that she's going to pull through. He's a strong, good team guy. Everyone backs him 110 percent."
The best part of Saturday could come before the opening kickoff. Layla will be the Bulldogs' honorary captain and participate in a coin-toss ceremony.
"We want to get a collection for her to offset the cost of chemotherapy," Williams said.
Warsaw, who played at C.W. Post, is in his first season with the Bulldogs.


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I started my CW activity using a vertical key;
after one year I was curious to use an orizontal one but it was hard to home-brew using
only a drill; so, waiting for the bug, I built a jambic keyer.
But a day I found on a old magazine an interesting project........BINGO! So, if you are looking for a simple but functional bug, read this page: I built it with all I found on my cellar!
You need only:
- Threaded bar 8mm diameter;
- Nuts and washers 8mm diameter (7);
- Nuts and washers 3 mm diameter (10-15);
- Double face copper board (or single face) 10 x 10 cm;
- A brass spacer (or copper board);
- Two brass nuts (or relays contactes);
- Some spring;
- A "C" channel 8x4x11 cm (iron, alluminum or other);
- Two of those parts used to cover computer slots, in the back of the PC;
Will it really work? Sure! I buit it waiting to buy a bug, but now I don't want buy it any more!
Well, the "C" channel is the base (See Picture 1).
I used for paddles two of
those parts that are back to PC to cover free slots, but you can also use copper board or
similar (120x20x 8 mm); at the end of both paddles I made an 8mm hole; trough this passes
the 8mm threaded bar which is locked on the "C" channel.
At the end of each paddle there is an insulated covering (you can use wood or plexiglass) (See Picture 2).
Contactes are made in the
same way (See Picture 3); to
"fine tunung" the bug I used simple screw bolt (one for each side of the
"C" channel) as shown in the picture.
In this way I can vary the space between paddles using the screw bolt on the 8mm threaded bar (to do once for all, 12mm mine) and the space between contactes with the two screw bolt on the sides of the "C" channel (you can vary it everytime you want).
Download Article: a Jambic Keyer
The base and the keyer printed board take place in a metallic box within a 9V battery; on the front panel there are paddles and speed knob (See Picture 4); on the rear panel there are 3 jack: Tx, Vertical key and PC (interface for contest logging software like CT ecc.) (See Picture 5).
I spent no more than 1$ for the bug (just some nuts and washers).
Below there are some articles about bugs founded on Radio Rivista;
- Due tasti telegrafici R.R. 7/97 pg 25
- Aspettando il bencher R.R. 10/97 pg 22
- Tasto elettronico orizzontale R.R. 8/94 pg 23
- Provato per voi ,amanti del cw R.R.10/93 pg 39
- Dopo la copia...l'originale R.R. 8/93 pg 27
- A proposito di paddle R.R.4/92 pg 23
- Semplice paddle per tasti elettronici R.R.12/91 pg 30
- Bug elettronico R.R.2/97 pg 25
- Memoria per tasto verticale R.R. 6/97 pg 20
- Un economico keyer jambic R.R. 7/96 pg 19
- Semplice manipolatore elettronico R.R. 12/96 pg 25
- C mos keyer II motorola R.R.4/93 pg 40
- Electronic keyer R.R.2/92 pg 21
- C mos keyer curtis 8844b R.R.8/90 pg 21 *
- Manipolatore elettronico R.R.9/89 pg 42
-keyer qrp R.R 12/78 pag. 1227 *
-il bug di VIU R.R. 3/82 pag. 283*
-C Mos keyer R.R. 1/82 pag 52
-Tasto elettronico della terza generazione R.R. 4/97 pag. 37
- C mos super keyer R.R. 5/96 pag 78
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Fairgoers will be able to enjoy a whole host of free live entertainment during the Monterey County Fair, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center.(TRAVPR.COM) CA - July 18th, 2018 - Monterey, CA, July 18, 2018 — Fairgoers will be able to enjoy a whole host of free live entertainment during the Monterey County Fair, set for Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2018, at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center.
This year's theme is "Shake Your Tail Feathers," and fairgoers will be able to do that with rock, funk rock, country, R&B, pop, magic, juggling and hypnosis acts, pig racing, rodeo, and much more, all free with a paid entry to the fair.
In addition to the headlining artists on the Main Stage — chart-topping funk rock group War, on Thursday, August 30, George Strait Tribute on Friday, August 31, Journey Revisited at on Saturday, September 1 — Reno country band Left of Centre will play daily in the Turf Club and electric violinist and singer Razzvio performs at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. daily on the Island Stage.
Also performing daily on the grounds during the fair will be Stilt Circus, Chicken Man, Godfrey the Magician and Down on the Farm (in the King City Room); All Alaskan Racing Pigs and live wood-carving demonstrations daily in the Oak Tree Ring; Circus Imagination and pony rides in the Children's Area; juggler Something Ridiculous on the Community Stage; and the Flying U Rodeo and the Flying Cowboyz (separate admission charge) at 6 p.m. August 31 and September 1, and 3 and 6 p.m. September 2, in the Pattee Arena.
Admission to the fair is $10 for adults ages 13-61, $8 in advance, and $8 online, plus $1 fee; seniors 62 and older, $9, $8 advance, and $8 online, plus $1; children $6, $4 advance, $4 online, plus $1 fee; children 5 and under free.
Carnival wristbands are $35, $25 in advance, and $25 online, plus $1 fee. Wristbands are available every day this year and all military and law enforcement receive a $5 discount every day. This is a coupon that can be exchanged for a free popcorn, 2 for 1, free prize and a carnival wristband.
Fun Pack tickets will be sold at Sand City and Salinas Costco stores from July 25- August 29 and include two admission tickets, two carnival coupons, and multiple food coupons for $44.99.
Rodeo Admission is $5 per seat, per performance and on sale on the admit one ticket page. This price is a pre-sale price and good until August 29. After that, tickets are $10 each.
Sunday Rodeo Family Pack includes two adult fair admission, two children fair admission and four rodeo tickets. These packs are only good for one rodeo performance on Sunday. Presale: $35 Gate Pricing: $50
Discount fair and carnival tickets are available at the Fairground's Administrative Office or at www.MontereyCountyFair.com.
Fair Hours:
Thursday-Sunday: 12 to 11 p.m.Monday: 12 to 10 p.m.
Left of Centre
August 30- September 2Two daily shows in the Hunt Club
Left of Centre is based in Reno, Nevada. They are the official house band at Toby Keith's (I Love This Bar and Grill in Las Vegas). This band does it all, from Brad Paisley to Bob Marley to Metallica with true conviction. They believe there are only two types of music, good and bad. They have been voted Entertainer of the Year, Musicians of the Year, Best Album and Best Band in multiple states and have shared the stage with Kenny Chesney, Sammy Hagar, Clay Walker, Lee Ann Rimes, Maroon 5, Joan Jett, Ratt, Quiet Riot, Cinderella, Jarrod Nienamm, Lee Brice, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Jake Owen, the list goes on and on.
Razzvio is an electric violinist and singer who reinvents familiar pop and rock arrangements from an entirely different angle. Through live looping, she blends powerhouse vocals with her unique violin designed to build songs with the sophistication of a string quartet. Razzvio's all new brand of interactive electric string pop will make you rethink the electric violin and is a perfect complement to any outdoor event.
Flying U Rodeo & the Flying Cowboyz
Not your Grandfather's Rodeo. Get the thrills of the most extreme rodeo events at a Flying U Extreme Rodeo. Featuring fan-favorite events such as bull riding and bull fighting with the added flair of new events — bull poker, ring of fire, toro teeter totter and FMX. The contestants are just as wild as the rowdy section of the rodeo crowd and leave fans screaming for more.
August 31 – September 2, 2018Friday & Saturday at 6 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)Sunday at 3 & 6 p.m. (Gates open at 2 & 5 p.m.)
About the Monterey County Fair & Event Center
The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is a premier event center set on 22 oak-studded acres with ample parking. It is a state-owned multi-use facility that features four large banquet rooms, two outdoor concert venues, and a variety of outdoor and indoor cost-effective sites ideal for all types of events. It is home of the annual award-winning Monterey County Fair, host to many major and private events on the Central Coast, and the site of the Monterey Bay Race Place, a Satellite Wagering Facility.
For more information, contact the Fair Administration Office, at 2004 Fairground Road in Monterey, by calling (831) 372-5863 or go to www.montereycountyfair.com for more information.
Contact:Marci Bracco CainChatterbox PRSalinas, CA 93901(831) 747-7455https://www.montereycountyfair.com


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Orphek Atlantik How to set MY PROGRAM
Programming is very easy if you visualize your Atlantik as having four different LED lighting systems combined in one housing. Each lighting system can have its own intensity levels and time periods. Each lighting system or channel has seven different set points available.
Each set point can a start or an end time and have a percentage of intensity level. We call the individual lighting systems channels. They are I1, I2, I3, and I4 and "I" means illumination.
I1 controls the blue LEDs
I2 controls the white LEDs
I3 controls the remaining blue LEDs and UV LEDs
I4 controls the +red LEDs
Before we go further, it is important to understand that the set points are all smart points where the setting on one point is directly affected to what the previous and next point is set at. This is very important. Here is an example:
If point 7 or your last point is set at 21:00 @ 0 percent, and you program Point 1 (or the starting point) at 08:00 @ 70%, your lights will ramp up from 0% at 21:00 and go to 70% at 08:00. Your last point and point 1 must always be set to 0%. This ensures that no lights will operate between 21:00 and 08:00 hours.
Another area that is worthy to note is that you do not have to set multiple dimming times. Some people have done the following and are a waste of set points.
Point 1 – 07:00 @ 0%
Point 2 – 08:00 @ 20%
Point 3 – 09:00 @ 50%
Point 4 – 10:00 @ 100%
All that is necessary is the following program.
Point 1 – 07:00 @ 0%
Point 2 – 10:00 @ 100%
The lights will proportionately ramp up from 0 to 100% during this time period.
So let's do an example program.
Point 1 00:00 0% LIGHT IS OFF, no intensity. From Last Point 7 to point 1
Point 2 07:00 0% LIGHT IS OFF, no intensity. From 00:00 to 07:00 .This means the end time of Point 1 and will begin at 07:00 with 0% intensity. This point has to start at 0%. If 10% or any other number would be put in, the lights would then ramp up at midnight (Point 1) to 10% at 07:00 which is not desirable !
Point 3 12:00 100% This means that from 07:00 will proportionately increase in intensity from 0% at 07:00 to 100% at 12:00.
Point 4 17:00 100% This means that from 12:00 to 17:00, will remain at 100%.
So now the photoperiod is coming to an end and we want to proportionately dim channel 1 to 0% at 19:00. So we program this in by doing the program below.
Point 5 19:00 0% This means that at 17:00, the intensity will proportionately dim from 100% to 0% at 19:00.
Point 6 00:00 0% This point LIGHT IS OFF. From 19:00 to 24:00
Point 7 00:00 0% This point LIGHT IS continue OFF
Very simple, isn't it. The remaining three channels can be programmed in the same method and using whatever start / end time you wish as well as intensity level. Remember, there are four different lighting systems or channels combined in one housing and you can program each system or channel to your liking.
Please note that all four channels or lighting systems can be programmed as one by simply selecting "All Set" at the beginning of the program.
What this will do is control all channels at the same start and end time as well as their intensity levels. This eliminates the need to individually program all four channels. If you wish to have moonlight effects, this can be programmed in I3 (blue and UV). If any time is programmed after 22:00, other than moonlight, the controller will give a warning. This is necessary to ensure the corals get a photoperiod rest which is necessary for their well being and biological functions.
Using the cloud function will result in random reduction in light intensity and is not the fault of your programming.
If you wish not to program your own photoperiod, there are eight preset programs built in to the Atlantik for different applications. Because of the intensity the Atlantik is capable of producing, it is recommended that you use the Coral Acclimation Program for the first two weeks of operation.
An example of a typical program is shown below.
0700 – Turn on moonlights at 10% (Illumination 3)
0700-0800 – Ramp up intensity of moonlights Blue and UV from 10% to 100% (Illumination 3)
0800 – Turn on white, All LEDs at 10% intensity (Illumination 1,2,3,4)
0800-0900 – Ramp up All LEDs from 10% to 80% (Illumination 1,2,3,4)
0900-1800 – All LEDs on at 80% (or whatever intensity you desire) (Illumination 1,2,3,4)
1800-1900 – Ramp down All LEDs from 80% to 0%
1900-2000 – Ramp down moonlights from 100% to 0% (or whatever night time intensity is desired).
Individual channels can all have different intensity levels as well as program times.
Note: About the UV LEDs we use. The UV LEDs may not appear to be on to some people because our eyes can only see wavelengths in the 400nm to 700nm range. The UVs are in the 380-440nm range and they are used to add fluorescence to the corals. Because they are high range UV's, they are of no danger to our eyes or to the corals.
When finished programming the Atlantik, you can run a test by disconnecting the controller from the Atlantik after you have set the program and then turn the power off and back on.
This test ensures you have completed the programming correctly. You can now store the controller in a safe dry place for future use.
The controller is also used for programming multiple Atlantiks and does not require a battery to back the program up in the controller.
The program is burned to an EPROM and it will remember the program until it is erased or a new program is entered. This feature allows programming multiple Atlantiks without the need to program each unit individually.
To load the same program into another Atlantik you simply select MY PROGRAM, and choose A, B, or C on the controller, press and hold the SET button for three seconds, and your program is now loaded to another Atlantik.
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Catch The Sock Monkey is a fun educational game that not only energizes you, but lets you have fun. It's based on the game hot potato with an exciting twist to this new and improved version. It is for all age groups. You'll have so much fun with others. Catch The Sock Monkey will soon be a world favorite.
1. A stuffed animal (does not have to be a monkey)
2. An imagination
1. The stuffed animal must be in the air at all times. If it touches the ground the person that threw it has to run to the nearest tree and back.
2. The goal of this game is to have the Stuffed animal when the "Monkey" finishes singing or dancing to a song of the players choice.
3. if you are out of the circle when the "Monkey" turns around you are out.
4. No cheating.
5. Have fun!!!
Grab a group of about 6 or more people.
Do rock paper scissors to see who will be it.
Grab a stuffed animal of your choice.
Sit in a circle that has no gaps.
Try to have the monkey last.
If you you are ou t of the circle when the"Monkey" turns around you are out keep doing this until there is only one player left, that player will be the next "Monkey".
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Here's your opportunity
Here's your opportunity to bulldoze the mental clutter out of the way and start leveraging the power of a unique, consistent brand identity. Here's your chance to finally understand the importance of visual communication as a way to make cold prospects become raving fans and open their hearts and wallets for you – so that you sell your products and services without being a sleazy salesman or a creep!
Let's face it... being a small business owner...
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You barely have time to cross out the daily tasks on your ever-growing to-do list, yet alone think strategy and branding while you watch YouTube videos on how to build a friggin' website on your lunch breaks?
No wonder you're feeling overwhelmed!
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Dutch Collection Society Backs Down Slightly On Video Embeds
from the but-not-really deptDennis Laumen alerts us to an update on the story concerning Dutch music collection society Buma/Stemra's plan to charge bloggers for embedding YouTube videos on their site. After the story got lots of publicity, Buma appears to have backed down ever so slightly, saying that "amateur" bloggers are off the hook. But, the definition of "amateur" is basically only if you don't have any ads. Put up some Google AdSense... and suddenly you're a "pro" who has to pay up.
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Pragmatism and the Analytic – Continental Split
09/08/2017 - 11/08/2017
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This three day conference aims to prompt consideration of the divisions between so called 'analytic' and 'continental' philosophy, and particularly to discuss what relation the pragmatist traditions bears to this divide.
Invited Speakers (in alphabetical order):
- Dr. Michael Bacon (Royal Holloway)
- Prof. Shannon Dea (University of Waterloo)
- Dr. Jeremy Dunham (University of Sheffield/Durham)
- Prof. Christopher Norris (Cardiff University)
- Dr. Komarine Romdenh-Romluc (University of Sheffield)
- Prof. Robert Stern (University of Sheffield)
- Prof. Robert Talisse (Vanderbilt University)
- Prof. James Williams (Deakin University)
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Climate change Minister Greg Barker and new secretary of state Ed Davey (replacing the recently rsigned Chris Huhne) are today expected to announce changes to the way renewable subsidies are paid, in light of the contreversial and ongoing attempts to reduce solar FITs by half.
In particular, they are expected to announce reforms to the way the feed in tariff is administered so it is financially sustainable and increases certainty for investors.
We understand that the government will introduce a mechanism that will gradually reduce the FIT to match the falling price of photovoltaic panels.
Read more about FITs in our articles on the review process and the attempts to force through a substantial cut in FIT payments.


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Copyright: 2017
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Maximize Your Writing 4 provides students with instruction and practice in developing their academic writing skills. The four Maximize Your Writing Workbooks feature useful strategies and abundant practice, helping student become confident and successful writers.
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It's back! That creepy clown Pennywise is heading to the big screen after his debut in the 1986 Stephen King novel, It, and the 1990 TV adaptation of the same story. Pennywise looms large in the horror pantheon and inspires a lot of thought; there's even one of those Internet "fan theories" (ugh) that suggests Pennywise is the same entity that appears as Killer Bob in Twin Peaks!
But we're not here to indulge that kind of silliness; we're here to explore just what Pennywise is, and what we might see him do when the feature film version arrives. So, let's get going down into the sewers; after all, we all float down there…
Check out our comparison between the miniseries version of It and the new movie version above.
The Basics
Pennywise – or "It," if you prefer, or "Pennywise the Dancing Clown" if you'd like to be very formal – is an all-encompassing evil being of varying shape and size (more on that later) that turns up in 27-year cycles (give or take) in the beleaguered town of Derry, Maine. His principal purpose is to murder children, and what better way to achieve that end than to most often take on the guise of a delightful clown? Because kids just love clowns! I know I do; don't you? Seriously, who ever thought that clowns weren't the embodiment of all that is unholy and evil? Come on now! Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey has a lot to answer for…
Powers and Abilities
It's (Haha, this is grammatically correct here, think about it!) primary power is the ability to transform into just about anything, thus taking on the image of whatever its current victim fears, whether an animal or something more fanciful and bizarre. By instilling fear, it primes its prey for the final moment of death, and then it feeds. It also has the ability to influence memory and action, covering up and erasing the knowledge of past violent acts that would have revealed its presence and its reign of death; in particular, it cloaks itself well from the perception of adult human beings. In its most original form as the Deadlights (we'll get there), it can drive those that see It insane or at least catatonic, which only makes it that much clearer that King's conception of this shapeless creature was inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. After all, if space has a color, then surely evil has a shape…
Origin and Background
Where does evil truly come from? In the case of It, this thing existed before the universe in which we now live, a being from the dawn of time and a reality beyond our own, along with its enemy "The Turtle" or "Maturin." Plummeting to Earth from the Macroverse (which may be the "Todash Darkness" of King's Dark Tower cycle) as a celestial body, the creature slept under the lands that would one day be Derry, Maine, and there it waited until human beings arrived to provide it with sustenance. After its first feeding, it began to cycle in and out of three decade-long slumbers, staying conscious for two years as it stalked prey, taunting them by metamorphosing into what its victims feared the most, and then feasting after it had "salted the meat" with their own terror. While it fed on any human, children were more easily frightened and their fears more simply represented, so it ultimately settled on a youthful diet.
Speaking of Maturin, if you really want to delve into King cosmology, check out the aforementioned Dark Tower series, where you'll learn more about the role of the Turtle and It, their creation by "The Other," and their eternal struggle as representatives of universal opposing forces. A creature of many shapes can also have many names, and "It" is no different, even if we most often know It as Pennywise the Dancing Clown (a form partially inspired by pop culture clowns like Clarabell and Bozo, as well as McDonald's red-haired maniac Ronald). Its familiar and equally chilling form of a Giant Spider and its original existence as the orange Deadlights add to the list, as does its guises as the Leper, Mrs. Kersh, and Mr. Robert "Bob" Gray. The 2017 film will add two new identities for It: Headless Boy and Judith. The actual gender of the creature is indeterminate and may not be relevant at all. To defeat it, you might have to conduct the "Ritual of Chüd."
Beyond the Book
Of course, Tim Curry is Pennywise for a generation of television viewers. He played the role in the 1990 TV miniseries adaptation of the novel, and the man that made The Rocky Horror Picture Show's Frank N. Furter a pop culture icon was quite capable of doing just the same with one of the scariest clowns every conceived. His rough-voiced approach to the character belied his twinkle-eyed appearance, and with jagged teeth bared, you could believe this guy could rip you to pieces; Hell, I'd believe that of Curry with no makeup at all!
Now we'll see what Bill Skarsgård will bring to the ring when he takes on the role in the 2017 film production, but early images suggest he'll also scare the pants off us just as easily, if not more so! He'll be joined by actors playing other forms of the creature, including Javier Botet as the Leper, Carter Musselman as the Headless Boy, and Tatum Lee as Judith. Now it's time to go try out that newspaper sailboat!
Find Arnold T. Blumberg on Twitter at @DoctoroftheDead.