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AI has been the dream since the 1950′s when computing was just beginning and Alan Turing defined the famous Turing test (which is, sadly, not necessarily enough anymore because parallel computing and wide-scale sampling of real conversations can be used to pass the Turing test in many situations), but we’re not there yet. Enhancements to computing power, storage, and algorithms have made automated reasoning programs exponentially more powerful than they were sixty years ago, and today’s predictive capability is essentially unmatched … with many algorithms outdoing the best human experts.
But they are still not intelligent. They’re all based on data and trends which, for the most part, are predictable, and that’s where they excel — but where they are not, or where those trends can change on a dime, they still fail … some times spectacularly. Plus, if the data is incomplete or bad, they don’t always see this … and predict a wrong outcome. Human experts, on the other hand, can see missing data, outrageous trends, and when trends are inflecting in unexpected ways.
We’re nowhere near the point where we can even truly start using AI with a straight face, and, as per a quote from Yann LeCun, the director of AI research at Facebook, as quoted by the deal architect, despite these astonishing advances, we are a long way from machines that are as intelligent as humans — or even rats. So far, we’ve seen only 5% of what AI can do. And I’d say that 5% is an overstatement.
But, as the deal architect has indicated, we are seeing a huge increase in they hype about AI. As indicated by the deal architect, IBM has been marketing Watson since before it should have been announced, technologists are claiming that AI can replace entire fields, and Cambridge University has created a Center for the Study of Existential Risk to study extinction-level risks that can emerge from technological advances (like AI). Apparently, the hype is back … but the reality is that it never went away. It’s a continuous wave that crests and troughs and crest and troughs … it never goes away. The believers, for better or worse, won’t let it. There hasn’t been a decade where the hype hasn’t increased unnecessarily since the 50′s, and we’ll never see the end. Because until someone makes a true quantum leap, it will continue to be gradual progress, decade after decade, and the hype will continue ad-nauseum.


Motorola keeps on churning out attractive smartphones, and this year, besides the Droid 4 and RAZR Maxx, they’ve released another pair of phone – this time in the budget niche. The first one is the DEFY Mini (and yes, the name is spelled with CAPITAL letters, to stand out, I guess), which is a decent, if a bit underpowered, rugged smartphone. The second one is the MOTOLUXE – a mid-range handset that has actually been available for a while now in China under the name XT615.
The MOTOLUXE doesn’t use the new hexagonal design that Motorola implemented on all their other phones (except the DEFY Mini), but it’s pretty attractive in its own right. It has a traditional slab form factor, with a screen and navigation buttons on the front and the camera + LED flash and a loudspeaker on the back. The back cover is removable, so there’s the possibility of adding an extended battery with its special cover.
The display is a 4 inch 854×480 pixels LCD unit – nothing special, but good enough for most tasks. It actually may look better to some people than Motorola’s infamous PenTile matrix display used on the Droid 3, which looked pixelated in certain conditions and didn’t show all colors properly.
The resolution is also enough for Web browsing, watching video, viewing documents, using any apps and more – there’s no issue with that, for sure.
The performance is provided by an 800 MHz Snapdragon processor, aided by 512 MB of RAM and the Adreno 205 graphics adapter – a bit slow in today’s mobile world, but still fast enough for most daily tasks (plus if developers root the phone, the CPU is easily overclockable to 1.2 GHz and more). There is no camera on the front, but the one on the back has a respectable 8 megapixels sensor and supports HD video, as well – it should be more than enough for the occasional shot or clip.
The other hardware features are pretty standard for a modern smartphone. You’ve got the usual Wifi N and Bluetooth adapters, GPS receiver, a 3.5 mm audio jack, HSPA+ 3G radio inside, a micro USB port and several sensors required for normal operation. There are only 512 MB of onboard memory, and they’re meant for apps, so you’ll have to provide your own storage space with a micro SD card – on the plus side, it means that you can have up to 32 GB onboard, which is more than some high end phones offer nowadays.
Of course, you can’t expect the MOTOLUXE to be shipping with Android Ice Cream Sandwich, and the XT615 has had the 2.3.7 Gingerbread version of the OS for a while, so it will also be ported to the European and US versions of the phone, as well. The OS is probably the better choice for this phone anyway, since the slow processor and limited amount of RAM would make ICS slow anyway.
The exact release date has not yet been revealed, but the phone is expected to start shipping to Europe and South America starting this February, which is pretty close. The price should be around $100 or less – I wouldn’t expect anyone to pay more than that for a mid-range phone on a contract.


Four people were injured Tuesday night when the car they were traveling in collided with a fire truck from West Lanham Hills Fire Department.
The accident happened just after 7 p.m. in front of the Seabrook Station Shopping Center in the 9400 block of Lanham-Severn Road.
The fire truck was traveling eastbound on Lanham-Severn Road en route to a reported house fire in Old Town Bowie when the vehicle with four people cut in front of the fire truck, causing the fire truck to collide with the vehicle, a source at the scene said.
The vehicle then struck a sign pole, trapping the four passages. Firefighters quickly freed the victims from the vehicle.
“Two of the victims were transported to a nearby hospital suffering none life-threatening injuries,” said Mark Brady, spokesperson for the Prince George’s County Fire Department. “The other two were treated on the scene and refused to be transported to a hospital. There were no injuries to firefighters.
“The reported house fire in Old Town Bowie turned out to be someone cooking outside.”
Officials from the fire department, along with the Prince George’s County Police Department’s Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Unit, are investigating the accident.


Would you like to be able to meet Dominican women? Lots of men have heard of all beauty a queen from the Caribbean but they have never considered meeting any of them. Perhaps you have an interest to find someone out of this part of the globe to date nevertheless, you don’t know the best places to meet all of them. In this quick article, I will discuss the three main distinctions between Dominican women and their very own counterparts in Latin America. Hopefully by the time you’re done reading this, you will still know exactly what to look for if you think about dating a Dominican female.
Physical appearance. Contrary to popular belief, Dominican girls are actually quite attractive and many of them can be found jogging the roadways looking stylishly down on men who would somewhat be elsewhere! However , this does not mean that they all are beautiful. Simillar to men from anywhere, you will need to use the common sense and good opinion when planning to meet Dominican women. Most importantly, remember that physical beauty is merely one component of the attraction it’s just one area of what makes a female desirable.
Short hair is normally NOT the main „look” for the purpose of Dominican females. Just as American women wear their hair short, so may most of the public in the Dominican Republic. If you are interested in dating one of these ladies, one of the first things should remember is her hair. Really almost always very long in shades (or sometimes, completely hairless). There are some uncommon exceptions, although almost every woman’s hair is usually long, straight, and stored tidy. Forget about frills below.
Short, careful clothing is NOT REALLY part of the „look” for any one-night stands with Dominican ladies. On top of that, it is almost always not necessary to dress how you would at a fridge. Men who want to meet a hot, desirable woman should think about carefully the kind of clothes they’re planning on wearing. For example , you wouldn’t don jeans to a restaurant, and you definitely ought not to bring a golf tshirt to a museum. Don’t think that just dating websites dominican republic because really one-night stand material that this won’t function – you will certainly just check stupid if you don’t realize what style of clothes you should dress in.
The next thing you should perform if you want to fulfill some gorgeous women in the Dominican Republic is to make sure that you know their culture and background. There are many differences between the culture of this Dominican Republic and that of America, in addition to many ways this blog might approach a person of a further culture. For example , it can perfectly acceptable for your man to approach a girl and declare hello or perhaps ask her if she will be okay. An individual necessarily ask for her amount, but you may want to get to know her on a even more personal level before making innovations.
One final thing you can do for anybody who is planning on assembly one-night stands in the Dominican Republic should be to go ahead and practice your flirting skills. Really absolutely essential to talk to a lady you don’t know well in in an attempt to impress her and obtain her quantity. There are plenty of internet dating sites that have information on how to be an outstanding flirting partner, this means you shouldn’t experience any trouble selecting one that you should use before going away with some Dominican women.


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- "This is the problem when meeting your idols in person, they never quite measure up to the image of them you had in your head."
Sofia was born in Saint Petersburg, but when she was fourteen years old, she was one of the many orphans to be snatched to Bulgaria to be exploited as a prostitute. Black Widow located and killed those responsible for these prostitution rings in one of her missions before joining S.H.I.E.L.D..
The woman later known as Sofia was one of the girls trapped inside the ring when Black Widow set the place ablaze. She was able to escape, and grew to admire her so much that she wanted to supplant Natasha Romanoff and take the mantle for herself.
Mantle of the Black Widow
When S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Natasha Romanoff was ordered to go undercover and approach Russian arms dealer Mikhail Fjodorov to interrogate him about missing bootleg Starktech from Hammer Industries, an assassin disguised as a dancer, and going by the name of Sofia, killed Fjodorov and blamed Romanoff as the culprit.
Romanoff was forced to flee to the hotel she was staying, where she was attacked by four mercenaries from Eaglestar hired by Sofia, that were carrying a SIM card so that the Black Widow could contact her after defeating the mercenaries.
In the subsequent call, Sofia revealed that she took that alias because Sofia was the city where she first saw the Black Widow. She also revealed that, while wanting to become the new Black Widow, the reason for killing Fjodorov was simply that her employer wanted him dead.
Sofia agreed to reveal the location of the technology to compete with Romanoff for the mantle of the "Black Widow", but only under the condition that she worked alone and without S.H.I.E.L.D.'s support.
Sofia met Romanoff face to face in Sochi, after killing S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Perez and Gerber who were following her under Agent Phil Coulson's orders. After a brief introduction, Sofia plunged Romanoff into sinking into the freezing waters under an ice hockey rink, feeling betrayed for the interference of the agents. She revealed the location of the technology to Romanoff while she was about to die from hypothermia.
Subsequently, both Sofia and Romanoff infiltrated Yuri Klementiev's yacht to locate the technology, and Sofia was able to obtain it after killing undercover S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Gennady Markov. Realizing how dangerous Sofia's games were for other people instead of only for herself, Romanoff vowed to kill Sofia by herself.
Sofia then traveled to Vladivostok to hand the bootleg technology to her employer, Richard Frampton. The technology was targeting software for a Hammer Industries version of the Jericho Missile, and joined Frampton in a compound near the North Korean border where he was planning to launch the missiles as a terrorist act.
- Mikhail Fjodorov † - Victim


In Florida, the sun is both our best friend and our worst enemy. It gives us warm weather all year round, is the reason we can play outdoors so much, and keeps us healthy with ampe vitamin D. But it’s also the cause of a plethora of health problems - including skin cancer and eye damage. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun while enjoying its benefits.
The part of sunshine that damages people is the UV rays. There are actually 3 types of UV rays, but UVA rays do the most damage. And when it comes to parts of the country that get the most UV ray action, the Tampa area is in the top 10. Shocker! Here’s another statistic for you: one in every five people in America will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. You may not think this one beach trip or fishing excursion will have a big effect on your skin, but it’s best to protect your skin every time you’re in the sun for a long period of time. UV damage will build up and you won’t know there’s a problem until it’s too late.
So first of all, sunscreen is important. There are two major types of sunscreen - chemical and physical. Chemical sunscreen soaks up the UV rays before they reach your skin, whereas physical sunscreen reflects the rays off your skin. The chemical type provides more protection, while the physical type is better for sensitive skin. You can choose the type that’s best for you depending on how prone you are to burn and how sensitive your skin is.
Something else to consider when you’re planning a sun-filled outing is the time of day you’ll be in the sun. You should know that no type of sunscreen blocks 100% of UV rays. If you’re out when the sun’s rays are strongest - between 10am and 2pm - you have a high chance of getting burned if you have fair skin. Even darker skin tones are not immune to UV rays. During these times, you’ll want to apply sunscreen every 1-1.5 hrs, and wear hats and protective clothing for additional coverage.
And don’t be fooled by overcast days. Up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can still get to your skin on cloudy days. UV rays can also reflect off of water and sand, so being under a canopy isn’t fool-proof protection, either. Many a fisherman has thought he didn’t need sunscreen because he was under the canopy in the boat, but came home with salmon-colored skin. The only sure way to avoid UV rays is to apply ample sunscreen frequently and to wear long sleeves, long pants, and a hat.
Something a lot of people don’t think about is the sun’s negative effect on eyes. UV rays damage the retina, and can cause eye problems like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, Pterygium, and Cancer of the Eye, just to mention a few. Sun damage accumulates and may not appear until later in life. But children are especially susceptible to UV rays’ damage because their lens are immature. Thankfully, protecting your eyes is a little easier than protecting your skin. Just remember those sunglasses! But remember, you still need protection on cloudy and rainy days.
I hope I’ve given you some tips for knowing how to protect yourself from the sun while taking advantage of its numerous benefits. Florida is a beautiful place to live, and if you need any real estate help, I’d love to talk with you! You can get in touch with me through email, phone at (863) 450-8847, social media, or my mobile app. I look forward to talking with you!


This section is from the book "Complete Self-Instructing Library Of Practical Photography", by J. B. Schriever. Also available from Amazon: Complete Self-Instructing Library Of Practical Photography.
By S. Lawrence (Of the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co., Rochester, N. Y.)
Function Of The Lens. From an object in front of the lens light is reflected in all directions. Some of this light is gathered in by the lens and transmitted to the plate, there to form an image of that object. The rays of light which travel from the object toward the lens are bearers of the image. The function of the lens is to assume control of these image bearing rays and convey them, steer them so to say, to the plate, in such a manner that the image there formed by them will be a true representation of the object. From each and every point of that part of the object facing it a set of rays reaches the lens and these are transmitted to the plate, where they form an image of that point - each image point thus being a representation of its corresponding object point. In order to understand how this is accomplished, it is necessary to have some knowledge of light and optics - the composition and transmission of light.
574. It is not my purpose to dwell on the theory of light but to explain in a simple manner and with the least possible use of scientific terms and mathematical formulae, the elementary principles of optics involved in lens construction, and the properties of photographic lenses as based on those principles.
575. One of the first and simplest optical truths is that light travels in a straight line as long as it continues in the same medium, or in passing from one medium into another of the same density. When it passes from one medium into another of different density, if it enters the new medium at right angles to its surface, it continues in a straight line; if it enters at an oblique angle, it is bent out of its original course and proceeds in a different direction.
576. Thus a ray of light Fig. 1 (a) entering from air into another medium, say glass, (A) at right angles to its surface - perpendicular, or normal, to the surface of the new medium - will proceed straight through, without deviation. If the two surfaces of the new medium are parallel, the direction of the ray will be perpendicular, or normal, to the second surface also, and again, in passing out, it will suffer no deviation, thus passing through and out in a straight line (a c).
Refraction. Another ray (b), entering at an oblique angle, will be bent out of its original course (b d). Glass having greater density than air, the ray, on entering, will be bent towards the normal (a c) (a line perpendicular to the surface of the new medium at the point of entry) and it will proceed in its new direction till it reaches the opposite surface (E). Passing here from a denser medium, glass, into a rarer medium (one of less density), air, at an oblique angle, it is again bent (E f), this time away from the normal
(E E). This bending is termed refraction. It takes place whenever a ray of light passes at an oblique angle from one medium into another of different density. The surface at which it takes place is called a refractive surface. The angle which the entering (incident) ray forms with the normal at the point of entry (incidence) is termed the angle of incidence; the angle formed by the refracted ray at the same point is termed the angle of refraction.
578. The degree of refraction depends upon two factors: I. - the angle at which the incident ray meets the refractive surface: II. - the relative density and consequent relative refractive power of the two media.
579. This refractive power of glass is of value in the construction of photographic lenses, for it makes it possible to control the image bearing rays, to make each set of rays emanating from a point (a point in the object) converge to a point (the corresponding point in the image) and form a correct image.


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Its Retail Assist point-of-sale service is designed to improve businesses' customer service by putting information at sales assistants' fingertips.
There's a new player in the point-of-sale market: Optus has announced Retail Assist, an as-a-service offering that is said to be suitable for small and large retailers.
Optus Business says Retail Assist can help businesses to improve their customer service by putting various types of information at sales assistants' fingertips.
For example, Retail Assist will allow employees to use a mobile device (iOS, Android, Windows 10) to check stock availability (rather than having to visit the stock room to see if the desired size and colour is there), look up product information, process sales and handle 'click and collect' purchases.
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Contact: Dan Johnson, (435) 781-7702Dinosaur, Colorado & Jensen, Utah – On September 2nd, the Utah Symphony will perform in Dinosaur National Monument at the Split Mountain area. This concert is the last stop on a 1,200-mile “Great American Road Trip” of Utah, from August 29 to September 2, 2017. The mission of the tour is to connect with rural communities through free outdoor performances and educational activities that pay homage to the state’s landscape, dark skies, and the country’s Native American heritage.
The concert is free, but tickets from the Utah Symphony are required. All free tickets have been distributed for the September 2nd concert. Based on availability, walk-up tickets on the night of the concert may be offered. The “stand by” location for those who do not have tickets will be the Utah Welcome Center located on US Highway 40 in Jensen, UT. Attendance for walk ups at the event is not guaranteed.
Look for signs on US Highway 40 and Utah State Highway 149 indicating parking and shuttle locations. Ticket holders will be required to park off-site in one of two unpaved lots just outside Dinosaur National Monument boundaries. One lot is located on the Chew Ranch, approximately two miles east of the Split Mountain area. The other lot is near mile marker 4 on Hwy 149, approximately one half mile south of the monument entrance. An accessible parking lot and shuttle will also be available at the Intermountain Natural History Association Office located immediately before the monument entrance.
A large turnout is expected for this free concert. Monument staff have a few tips to make the event an enjoyable one.
- Arrive early. Shuttles will start at 5:00 PM and will run continuously up to 7:30 PM to ensure all concert goers arrive at Split Mountain prior to the 8:00 PM concert start time. If you arrive at the last minute, you may not make the performance. Activities for early arrivals include a special performance by dancers, singers, drummers and storytellers from the Northern Ute Tribe.
- Bring water and food. There is no food service and limited water available at the Split Mountain area.
- Bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on. The symphony is providing a limited number of chairs and attendance is expected to exceed the amount of chairs available. You are welcome to sit anywhere in the campground area to enjoy the show and scenery.
- Bring a jacket. While it is expected to be warm during the day, temperatures can drop dramatically after the sun sets.
- Concert goers are encouraged to be prepared for parking in undeveloped lots by wearing sturdy shoes and bringing a flashlight.
Entrance fees are being waived for all visitors beginning at 5:00 PM on September 2nd. If you do plan on visiting the monument earlier in the day, entrance fees will be charged.
About the Utah Symphony
Founded in 1940, the Utah Symphony performs more than 175 concerts each season. With its many subscription, education, and outreach concerts and tours, the Utah Symphony is one of the most engaged orchestras in the nation. For more information visit www.utahsymphony.org. “We are honored to once again travel across our magnificent landscape and bring great live music to communities throughout the state,” said Maestro Fischer.


In the twenty first century, the value of healthcare is absolutely undeniable. Every day, thousands of people use the healthcare system to improve their lives. As you are no doubt aware, though, it can actually be very difficult to administer healthcare to people. Providing quality care can be tremendously difficult. There are a number of things that you’ll want to consider if you expect to provide people with great care.
You need to carefully evaluate your pricing structure, but it’s just as important to look at your location. When it comes down to it, though, few things are more important than properly deploying technology. If you expect to provide great care to your patients, it’s crucial that you invest in good technology. You should invest in good diagnostic tools, but you’ll also want to think about the way that you use your MRI machines. In today’s world, technology is improving more quickly than ever before.
If you expect to improve your hospital, you need to invest in the best technology that you can afford. As you are no doubt aware, telemedicine should be a big part of your overall service plan. In the twenty first century, many people are remarkably busy. There are actually many different obstacles that can prevent a person from receiving the medical attention that they deserve. Some of your patients will not be able to travel, but others will struggle with the costs of healthcare.
Telemedicine works by removing these impediments. There are several things that you’ll need to look at before you actually invest in telemedicine. To get started, you should think about the software that you use. Reliable software can dramatically enhance the patient’s experience. As you may imagine, though, no two pieces of telemedicine software are ever completely identical. It’s important to actually consider your telemedicine software before you make an investment. Think about what you’re actually looking for from your telemedicine software. To begin, you’ll want to think about price. It’s worth pointing out that strong telemedicine software can actually be quite reasonably priced. You may even be able to find telemedicine software that doesn’t cost anything at all. By investing in telemedicine software, you can get the help that you’ll need to improve your hospital.
It’s important to assess reliability when you’re looking at your telemedicine software. If you want to improve your hospital, it’s important for you to provide accurate diagnoses for your patients. If your software malfunctions, providing a good diagnosis will be almost impossible. You’ll also want to consider compatibility. Remember that if you’re serious about enhancing your hospital, it only makes sense to look at telemedicine software.


In Sag Harbor in eastern New York State, there is a large green meadow. In the beautiful garden scenery, a white house is particularly conspicuous. It is the new home of the Steinbergs.
The white house is like being in a paradise, but the luxurious style is not found in the room. The raw wood strips on the ceiling are unmodified and displayed in front of people in the most primitive and natural state. There is no fixed hue in the home. The only thing that does not change is the pure white wall background. On this white "canvas", the owner can add, delete or change "patterns" according to the owner's preference. The bright and spacious white space in the whole home is full of colorful colors, which is astonishing as a fairy tale world.
After making some changes to the space, the hostess has the best place to show all her treasures. You can see those beautiful glass products in every room, as well as the unique cushions, furniture, and decorative paintings, which bring a lively rhythm and joyful atmosphere to the whole home.
In the bright living room, all kinds of furniture and decorations gather together, bringing the colorful mood of every day to the host. The simple black sofa and orange cushions bring vitality to the slightly restrained atmosphere. There are no messy pots and pans in the spacious kitchen. Instead, there is a huge collection of glassware of various colors, which is surprising but surprising. A splendid decorative painting enhances the visual highlight of the concise and tranquil environment; the glass plate of the dining table is lifted by hundreds of sculptural figures of different shapes, which is full of fun. There is no extra furniture in the plain master bedroom. The bright sunshine on the bed expands the warmth infinitely; the creative glass globe shows the owner's unique taste in the exquisite and translucent room. The background is still pure white, and the seemingly ordinary bathroom is different because of a chic rattan chair.
Although this home is full of fantasy, the Steinbergs are still changing and adjusting every day, changing the color of their dreams.


In 2013, he gave a talk at TEDx O’Porto on his radical vision of 7 billion Citizen Scientists, and also attended “FutureMed” at Singularity University, in Silicon Valley.
In 2012, he left the security of his career at GlaxoSmithKline, to set up his own consultancy, MJ Analytics. In the same year, Maneesh also founded the Health 2.0 London Chapter, which has since become the UK’s largest grassroots health tech community.
In a career spanning nearly 20 years, Maneesh has worked with data to improve decision-making across a number of industries. From supporting the Whitehall study at University College London, managing the Tesco database at DunnHumby, and most recently, working with the world’s largest U.S. health insurance claims & European EHR databases at GSK R&D.
Even today, in addition to public speaking & consulting in Digital Health, he continues to work hands-on with ‘real world’ patient data for international clients.
Maneesh says “I have worked hard to build links with innovators around the world, particularly with Silicon Valley. I’m inspired by the innovation culture of Silicon Valley, and unlike many of my friends who have relocated there, I have decided to stay in London and do my best to bring elements of Silicon Valley’s culture to the UK.”
*Please note that the posts made by Maneesh are his own views and not those of Metserve Media Limited. Often, Maneesh will make posts that contain links to external websites. As much as those posted links are harmless, they are not directly endorsed by Metserve Media Limited.


3 Beds | 1.10 Baths | 904 sq.ft. | Built 1959 | Residential
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Polk Audio is unveiling a number of products at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show, including the I-Sonic Entertainment System 3 (IES3) tabletop audio unit. The IES3 features higher power amplification and new DSP processing.
The IES3’s I-Sonic Speaker Technology provides a four-speaker array for enhanced stereo imaging, even if the listener is sitting behind the system. Audio from iPods and iPhones should also benefit from Polk’s PowerPort Bass venting technology. And the IES3 offers its performances in a small package: the unit is just over 14 inches wide, 9 inches deep, and only 5 inches high.
The IES3 includes a universal dock for portal audio players and smart phones, as well as a 20-station AM/FM tuner. The system also features an auxiliary input for external sources and a clock with a snooze/sleep alarm and timer. The IES3’s LCD display shows artist, title, and commercial fields.
Polk’s I-Sonic Entertainment System 3 will be available in the spring of 2012 for a suggested retail price of $299.95. For more information visit Polk Audio or call 866.764.1801.


At Child’s World Learning Heart caring in your child is our first precedence. We offer a secure, clean, nurturing and fun-crammed setting for your kid’s properly-rounded growth. We attempt to nourish your kid’s mind, physique and heart.
Typically virtual worlds particularly ones that are supposed for teens can change into violent environments. Many digital worlds have guardians – adults that have avatars in the sport and are there to maintain the peace. These guardians cannot at all times cease violent habits. It will be important for parents of teens to be involved in their youngsters’s online activities and to instruct them the best way to behave in problematic situations.
At the finish of World Struggle I, the victors broke up the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Land was administered by a Mandate given to Britain. On November 2, 1917, the United Kingdom Overseas Secretary Arthur James Balfour issued a declaration to Britain’s Jewish group that referred to as for the establishment of a Jewish nation in the Holy Land.
Academy Award profitable actress, Halle Berry worked as a vogue mannequin in the 1980s.Berry just isn’t the one Hollywood star who made a living from particular jobs before turning into famous. For many actresses, this early expertise got here in helpful of their performing career. The South African actress Charlize Theron -who has appeared in over twenty films in a film profession lasting over ten years- was a supermodel in the nineteen nineties.
The bonus for the adult campers is that it would not take a whole lot of prep, or make a number of mess. If you foil-line the Dutch oven, the only actual clear-up is one small saucepan used to melt the butter. Additionally, as soon as it’s set on the campfire coals, it does not must be messed with again till it is almost carried out. And this simple recipe makes use of very few elements; sugar, butter, ground cinnamon, and biscuit dough – that is it. simple as pie.


1325 Rolston Street
Commute to Downtown Vancouver
Daily errands do not require a car.
World-class public transportation.
Some hills, excellent bike lanes.
1325 Rolston Street has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100. This location is a Walker’s Paradise so daily errands do not require a car.
1325 Rolston Street is an eight minute walk from the 980 CANADA LINE SKYTRAIN at the YALETOWN-ROUNDHOUSE STATION stop.
This location is in the Downtown neighborhood in Vancouver. Nearby parks include May & Lorne Brown Park, Emery Barnes Park and George Wainborn Park.
Explore how far you can travel by car, bus, bike and foot from 1325 Rolston Street.
1325 Rolston Street is a Rider’s Paradise which means world-class public transportation. Car sharing is available from Zipcar.
980 CANADA LINE SkyTrain
980 CANADA LINE SKYTRAIN
996 MILLENNIUM SKYTRAIN
999 EXPO SKYTRAIN
997 WEST COAST EXPRESS
007 NANAIMO STN/DUNBAR
016 29TH AVENUE STN/ARBUTUS
050 WATERFRONT STN/FALSE CREEK SOUTH
C23 YALETOWN/DAVIE/MAIN ST STN


Pakistan has inherited a handicrafts in cultural heritage, Civilizations has left imprint rich art and it differ from region to region because of wide variety of culture and tradition and especially in robe area. Dresses/outfits represent the culture and hand art shows the connoisseurs. If we look around Pakistan then we know that there are various type of Embroidery / Handicrafts are popular like Kashmiri, Balochi, Sindhi embroidery works are famous. These beautiful hand embroidery make dress beautiful and give a unique style but now taken as souvenirs because it take lots of time and very expensive but still some fashion possessive ladies like to wear. Mostly color, style and Design of a craft reveal instantly evokes its region. Today we brought HandCrafted Cotton Kurti's that has lovely hand art that done by wool thread, and tailored art added more charm to Kurti Designs 2013. Hope you all like these Traditional wear Kurti Fashion For Girls and if yes then please Thumbs-up on Facebook page by clicking like button.
Mega Kurti Collection 2013
Embroidered yoke Kurti design


|Where:||Waxahachie Civic Center Ballrooms 1&2
1950 S I-35 E. Service Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165 (Map)
|When:||Thursday, July 13, 2017
Open House 6 - 8 p.m.
|Purpose:||The purpose of the public meeting is to solicit public comments on the proposed roadway improvements to I-35E from US 77 South of Waxahachie to US 77 North of Waxahachie in Ellis County, Texas. The meeting will be an open house format so citizens may come and go at their convenience, and staff will be available to answer questions.
|Description:||The proposed project includes the addition of one-way frontage roads in both northbound and southbound directions. The proposed project would also include the reconstruction and relocation of exit and entrance ramps. The frontage roads would consist of a 14-foot wide outside lane and a 12-foot wide inside lane. A six-foot wide sidewalk would also be included in both northbound and southbound directions along the back of curb. Three interchanges are planned to be “flipped” with Sterrett Road, Butcher Road and Lofland Drive accommodating a 6-lane configuration, as per the 2007 Waxahachie Thoroughfare Plan. Approximately 24.8 acres of additional ROW and 0.36 acres of drainage easement would be needed to accommodate the proposed roadway improvements. No residential or commercial property displacements or relocations would be required.
Special accommodations: TxDOT makes every reasonable effort to accommodate the needs of the public. The open house will be in English. If you have a special communication accommodation or need for an interpreter, a request can be made. If you have a disability and need assistance, special arrangements can also be made to accommodate most needs. Please call (214) 320-4480 at least two working days prior to the meeting. Please be aware that advance notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for TxDOT to arrange.The environmental review, consultation and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been carried-out by TxDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated December 16, 2014, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and TxDOT.
|Contact:||TxDOT Dallas District
Public Information Office
Posted June 7, 2017


background: Recently my brother in law and his wife gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. This little bundle of joy gave us all a scare by deciding to come into the world prematurely, resulting in some hectic road trips and unintentional hospital stays. Some of you may know that 21 years ago our daughter was also born premature and put us through some adventures before coming home too so we had a pretty good understanding of what the parents were going through. This is a little bit different for the blog, but the following is the letter I wrote to them and I have been asked to share it here. Little baby Lincoln is doing wonderfully. 😊
“I remember when our little Kirsten was born early. She was also right around 5 pounds and her little lungs also weren’t quite up to the task of being called into service ahead of schedule. I remember the absolute joy of seeing her for the first time, quickly followed by the anguish of having her whisked away from us. I had no idea what the next few months would bring: victories that brought tears of joy followed by setbacks that made me scream “why??”. Emergency flights to Vancouver. The unbearable heartache of being sent home for Christmas without being able to bring her with us. The helpless feeling knowing that I had to put all of my hopes and dreams in the doctors hands. I remember the pain of watching her in a little oxygen chamber, unable to hold her, unable to make it all better. As a parent it feels like your only job is to make your baby safe, and here I stood on the very first day, the very first shift of my new task and I couldn’t do it. I was helpless. I was failing at the only job that mattered at that point. But it turns out I wasn’t failing. Just staying strong and believing that everything would be alright was it’s own victory. The job description had temporarily changed for a while is all. And when that little ray of sunshine does break free of the clouds she will shine brighter than you ever imagined possible.
Wishing you all the best and know that we are here for you guys for anything you may need.


For Yvonne King the wins of Allinga Ollie, Allinga Chloe and Allinga Grin at Mount Gambier’s meeting last Thursday gave the long-time Langhorne Creek trainer her biggest day at Tara Raceway.
In fact, her last winner at the local track had been back on February 26, 2017 when successful in a heat of the Mount Gambier Cup (512 metres) with $13 chance Harry Aztec.
Also on track last Thursday, in a catching capacity due to only essential workers currently allowed on course, was Morphett Vale couple Tracey and Trevor Davey who bred and owns the Allinga trio.
The treble continued a long and successful relationship they have enjoyed with King, recognised in 2014 for her voluntary work at the Strathalbyn track, and who whelps down, rears and trains their greyhounds.
For the Daveys, their involvement in greyhound racing began back in 2010 when they purchased a blue pup by El Galo out of Little Looper from Adelaide breeder Alan McCulloch.
As it turned out, the pup, subsequently named Allinga Aye Jay, raced on only 16 occasions for one win. However, there wasn’t too much wrong with the line, the litter also including Hope’s Up who won 39 races and $85,000 in stakemoney.
They later mated Allinga Aye Jay with leading sire Fabregas, the Daveys retaining a black bitch which raced as Allinga Val and subsequently won 18 races and $32,000 in stakemoney.
But briefly back to the 2017 Mount Gambier Cup. Also among the finalists that year was Fabregal, another of the Fabregas x Allinga Aye Jay litter, owned at Tumby Bay by Terry McCallum and trained at the time by Robyn Mackellar of Lewiston.
Fabregal won the final in a then race record time of 29.78 seconds before relocating to Victoria. By the time she retired in February 2018 she had won 46 races, run 22 minor placings and accumulated more than $214,000 in stakemoney from 83 starts.
Meanwhile, back at Tara Raceway last Thursday, Allinga Ollie and Allinga Chloe recorded a running double in the Trackside Meats 5+ Wins Stake (400 m) and the Exchange Printers 5+ Wins Stake (512 m). Both led all the way in times of 23.29 seconds and 30.36 seconds respectively.
The littermates are by Dyna Double One out of 12-race winner Allinga Dot, from Little Looper’s third litter – by Cosmic Rumble – and also purchased by the Daveys as a pup.
Interestingly, Allinga Dot’s litter sister Spicy Peppa when mated with Fabregas produced Tara Raceway 400 metres record holder Almighty Stripe for Meningie breeder-owner-trainer Tim Richards.
And Little Looper’s fourth litter, by Oaks Road, threw up the SA super sprinter and now successful sire Worm Burner.
Wrapping up last Thursday’s big day for the Davey-King team was the pint-sized Allinga Grin, a daughter of Oaks Road and Allinga Val.
The January 2019 whelping, after quickly taking the lead in the Swallow Drive Meats 1-4 Wins Stake (400 m), never looked in any danger of defeat when running out a 6¼ lengths winner in 23.36 seconds.


This photo was taken in 2006 September with my Canon Powershot camera when I started to explore digital photography myself.
This place means a lot to me because I often came here when I was a kid and wanted to have some alone time. I was sitting here in a boat and I was just playing with the water. This is still my favorite place in my hometown and I come here whenever I visit my country.
I captured the trees during sunset when the sun was shining on the branches which made the trees look like it is fall season already.
This photo got recognized by the jury in 2009 on the junior Hungarian photo contest called "With Fresh Water" (Tiszta vizzel) which was organized for the International Day of Water and wanted to draw the attention to keep our rivers, lakes and water clean. http://www.vizkincs.hu/


After what seemed like the longest Castle hiatus ever, our favorite murder mystery solvers were back on the scene this week.
I had my hesitations going into “Nikki Heat” because this was the first episode really integrating Castle’s movie into the show. After watching, I have to say I couldn’t have been more pleased.
Laura Prepon guest starred as the actress (Natalie) starring in Heat Wave. Although I am fan of Prepon, I can hardly picture her as anything but Donna Pinciotti (from That ’70’s Show). However, I was gladly proven wrong, as Prepon was fantastic in this role, mimicking Beckett perfectly and even managing to pull of the perfect look of the detective.Bringing in Natalie was another great way to depict the connection between Castle and Beckett, as well as Ryan and Esposito. The tables turned with their feelings toward Natalie, and it showed Beckett’s emotions watching the actress maul her writer.
Having Natalie call out Beckett on their relationship was priceless, as she delivered some of the funniest quotes of the hour; first, asking if Castle was gay because he turned her down; and then calling his writing of Beckett “verbal masturbation. Both were just what we needed in an episode where Castle wasn’t delivering his usual amount of one-liners.
Being a fan of the Castle/Beckett relationship has caused me to desire action between the two sooner rather than later. But something Natalie said showed why this relationship has so many viewers rooting for them: Less is more.
We get a little bit of this couple each week, just enough to build up the excitement and see that there is a foundation between the two, not just physical attraction.
Detective Ryan got more screen time than usual, as well, and it was well deserved. His proposal to his girlfriend was a nice change from the twisty murders and I hope he continues to get more stories on his own. We also have another relationship to to look forward to. Yes, I'm looking at you, Esposito and Lanie.
Although Castle receives critical praise, it's never up for any real awards. This drives me crazy because it finds a balance between the weekly case and all the relationship drama that cannot be easy to do. You could actually watch Castle on mute and still be entertained because the actors are the best in the game at wearing their emotions. Take a look at Beckett’s face when Castle had the engagement ring in her hand. Priceless.
Clearly, I am glad that Castle has made its way back on our screens after the winter hiatus. How about you? Did “Nikki Heat” live up to your expectations?


Governor Parnell Announces Board Appointments
July 20, 2010, Juneau, Alaska - Governor Sean Parnell today announced appointments to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Directors, Natural Resources Conservation and Development Board, State Historical Records Advisory Board, State Officers Compensation Commission, and Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education.
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors
Governor Parnell reappointed Brent LeValley and Marty Shuravloff to the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation's Board of Directors. The board provides mortgage loan financing, acts as the principal source of residential financing in the state, and functions as a secondary mortgage market. The board also provides for the financing, construction and acquisition of public buildings for lease to the state.
LeValley, of Fairbanks, has more than 35 years of experience in construction and commercial lending in Interior Alaska. He is the senior vice president of the Denali State Bank, where he has worked in various roles since 1975. He is a board member of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center and the Interior Alaska Building Association. LeValley was reappointed to a seat reserved for a finance or real estate representative.
Shuravloff, of Kodiak, is the executive director of the Kodiak Island Housing Authority, where he has worked since 1992. He previously served on the board of directors of the National American Indian Housing Council and the Association of Alaska Housing Authorities. Shuravloff was reappointed to a seat reserved for a rural resident or person experienced with the Regional Housing Authority.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Directors
Governor Parnell reappointed William (Bill) Moran Jr. to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Board of Directors, which manages and invests the assets of the permanent fund and other funds designated by law.
Moran, of Ketchikan, is the president of First Bank of Ketchikan, where he has worked for the past 34 years. He serves as the director of the Ketchikan Pioneers Home Foundation and as the director of the First City Players for four years. Moran was reappointed to a public seat.
Natural Resources Conservation and Development Board
Governor Parnell reappointed Cheryl Thompson to the Natural Resources Conservation and Development Board. The five-member board, composed of land users, makes recommendations to the commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources on matters relating to conservation and development of Alaska's non-game resources.
Thompson, of Nome, has owned a gardening business in Nome since 1984. She taught sub-Arctic horticulture and gardening as an adjunct instructor at UAF's Northwest Campus and at the University's Cooperative Extension Service in Nome. She organized, led and hosted the Nome Garden Tour from 2003 to 2007. Thompson was appointed to a seat reserved for a resident of Northwest Alaska or the Arctic.
State Historical Records Advisory Board
Governor Parnell reappointed Bridget J. Burke and appointed Gladi Kulp to the State Historical Records Advisory Board. The board reviews project requests and grant applications, and plans for statewide needs relating to records management and historical documents.
Burke, of Fairbanks, is the head of the Alaska and Polar Regions Collections at University of Alaska Fairbanks. She has served as the coordinator of public service and outreach at the Wells College Library in Aurora, New York. She has also been the head of special collections and archives at George Mason University in Virginia, and was the curator of books and manuscripts for the Colorado Historical Society and the assistant curator of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University. Burke was appointed to a seat reserved for a UAF archivist.
Kulp, of Juneau, is a board member of the Alaska Historical Society. She was a member of the Alaska Native Advisory Board and the Alaska Digital Archives Project. A former acting Alaska state archivist, Kulp once headed historical collections for the Alaska State Library. She was appointed to a public/historical seat.
State Officers Compensation Commission
Governor Parnell reappointed Gordon Harrison to the State Officers Compensation Commission. The commission reviews the salaries, benefits and allowances of members of the Legislature, the governor, the lieutenant governor and the heads of principal executive departments.
Harrison, of Juneau, is retired from a career of public service. He is the author of the Citizens' Guide to the Alaska Constitution and also served as director of the Legislative Research Agency, the Alaska Redistricting Board and the Alaska Power Authority. He also was an associate director of the Office of Management and Budget and an associate professor of the University of Alaska Southeast. Harrison was nominated by the House of Representatives.
Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education
Governor Parnell appointed Susan Anderson and James R. Johnsen to the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education. The commission serves to develop and disseminate information for higher education planning in the West and to provide access and opportunity for students from the 15 member states to share in higher education resources.
Anderson, of Anchorage, is the president and CEO of The CIRI Foundation, an organization that encourages the education and career development of Alaska Natives by providing scholarships and grants for post-secondary education. She is also the co-chair of the ANCSA Education Consortium and the chair of Best Beginnings, and she serves on the board of the Friends of the Alaska Children's Trust. Anderson served as a contractor for the Sealaska Heritage Foundation and the Kake Tribal Corporation. In addition, she was a member of the Alaska Humanities Forum and the Alaska Natural History Association. Anderson also serves on the United Way of Anchorage board of directors and is a trustee for the University of Alaska Foundation. Anderson was appointed to a public seat.
Johnsen, of Fairbanks, is currently the senior vice president of administration at Doyon Limited, the Alaska Native regional corporation based in the Interior. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a member of the State Committee on Research. Johnsen has held numerous positions with the University of Alaska statewide system, including vice president of administration, vice president of faculty and staff relations, and chief of staff. His education includes a master's degree from the University of Chicago and a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania. Johnsen was appointed to a seat reserved for a higher education representative.


hard times D & D
tiny weiner, apathy
So I know I have been less than forthcoming on posts, and the only thing I can say right now is I will try to update as I can, but in these poor economic times I must at least pretend to have some semblance of productivity. I so miss the Clinton days, even though I began working on the tail end of them, knowing that even though I made 4.75 an hour I would be alright because someone was taking a shot in the mouth for America. Now I make all of 5.13 an hour and I am wondering from whom I can take a shot in the mouth to make it in ths world... great times.
Anyway, lots has happened, and I will try to post as I can, but today's post is about guns. Yes, guns, helping conservatives seem relevant since 1860.
As you all know, I teach the k-rat. I also teach jujitsu (and if you would like a day getting all hot and sweaty rolling around on the floor with the Stevester, email me and I will send you sign up sheets, Will and Tylester). My main student for jujitsu, for even though the class is free to k-rat denizens, no one but this young lad has lasted longer than 2 classes, is a pretty staunch conservative. He's a great guy, him and his mother both take karate and are like family to me, but sometimes their standpoints on things makes me want to abort my own asshole with a rusty pitchfork.
When the talk turns to politics, which happens WAY too much in k-rat, it usually ends up being my instructor, who is I think pretty centric, which means liberal, against them, and it gets awkward pretty quick. I know none of this appears to have anything to do with guns and you only logged onto my site to read about Smeagol, but it does, so wait a second, let me lay down the lyrical foreplay before I get into the main hot, sweaty throbbing thrust of my post.
Anyway, I have a lot of ideals that are somewhat conservative, so usually I will mosey over after one of these awkward confrontations (did I mention this happens after class while everyone is lined up waiting to leave so they have to listen to it?) and try to smooth things over as they usually look pretty riled up. Some of the stuff they say though, like the reason we are in a recession is because of Clinton, that George W. was the best president we have had in recent memory, that Democrats are hell bent on taking their guns away from them, that being gay automatically makes you a Democrat (I SO want to counter with the fact that 95% of the allegations of child molestation, inappropriate sexual comments to male underlings and hurried weiner on weiner frottage has been PROVEN to have been perpetrated by Republicans, but I am a diplomat of sorts, so...), among other thing, and the worst part is these people actually believe this is the truth.
OK, now back to guns. A week ago I was invited by said student to go skeet shooting. I immediately wondered why some dude would want to see how far I could shoot jisms from my chowdermaker, but learned that skeet shooting is actually shooting at moving clay targets with a gun, and not what rappers say it is (curse you Soulja Boy!). I accept the invitation, as I have never really felt black due to my lack of firing a gun. I traded a gun for a sega game, but that doesnt count. The only way I know I am black is my poor credit scores and strange almost unstoppable urge to mount all large white women (I can't stop thinking about it).
Anyhoo, I get directions to their house, which is in Klanland, or Northern Missouri (I have no idea if the klan is out there, but let's assume there is nothing else out there just for the sake of comedy HMMMMM?), and we head out in their car, the whole time them talking about how when I shoot a gun I should feel great about the freedom to do so because Democrats (and I got the feeling they believed I) wanted to take their basic freedoms away. I leave all the obvious mistakes and idiotic believe alone, as we are in the middle of the woods, I am outnumbered 2 to 1 and they have guns, and pray neither of these guys has seen Deliverance.
We get there and get out of the truck, and what do you know, I am the only black guy. I am also the only black guy not wearing suspenders, camoflauge (if thats not how you spell it, eat my shitmaker) or a combination of the two. I am also the only one who does not have a beard. Strangely I was pleasantly surprised when other than a sideward glance every few seconds like "Hey Cletus, izzat nigger still here?" I got little to no attention.
So anyway, the first gun they give me is a pump action shotgun, very nice, and show me how to load it, I assume since I am black my negro instinct will take over and I will wow these rednecks with my accuracy, the first clay pigeon flies, I aim, fire, annnnnd....miss.
Oh well, second one annnnnd.... miss.
in fact, first 10 in a row are all misses. I am saddened and horny. The dad walks over and informs me the problem is that I am "aiming". I look at him like he just got done pounding my wife and told me he was checking her cervix instead of what I saw, and he explains that aiming screws it all up. I look at his NRA hat and figure he might know what he's talking about. He tells me to aim at a milk jug about 50 feet away. I aim, and miss. WTF? I can't hit a huge milk carton 50 feet away? I feel saddened and not as horny anymore, so I look sad and slump my shoulders. Long story short though (too late) I learn that aiming is for suckers, as once I quit bothering to aim the gun or take the safety off when I was reloading I realized my day got better by tenfold!
Ah... great times. I will update on the Thanksgiving from Hades later, and also on how Smeagol can make your life better!


Donald Trump’s supporters are apparently worried that the old voter-registration organization ACORN will descend on the polls this year and steal the election from Trump. The only problem? The group doesn’t exist anymore.
From the Public Policy Polling crosstabs:
69% of Trump voters think that if Hillary Clinton wins the election it will be because it was rigged, to only 16% who think it would be because she got more vote[s] than Trump. More specifically 40% of Trump voters think that ACORN (which hasn’t existed in years) will steal the election for Clinton. That shows the long staying power of GOP conspiracy theories.
ACORN was a voter registration organization that fell victim to selectively-edited videos purporting to show the group engaging in fraud. Even though most of the claims were baseless the group, which employed people to turn out the vote, shut its doors for good in 2010.
This is not the only blatantly wrong information that a plurality of Trump supporters believe, according to this poll. 41 percent of Trump supporters believe Clinton is the literal devil, and 12 percent of them “aren’t sure one way or the other.” Some 47 percent of Trump supporters also say they saw the video showing money being delivered to Iran, even though Trump admitted no such video exists. Also 48 percent believe Captain Humayun Khan’s death, which occurred when Bush was President, was the fault of Barack Obama, a state senator at the time, and Hillary Clinton, then the Senator from New York.
This is likely to get worse, because Trump is continually pushing his narrative that the election is rigged against him, deploying his love of conspiracy theories. “Trump has regularly claimed that voter fraud is rampant in America, baselessly charging that Republicans were defeated in 2012 due to voter fraud and calling for a “revolution” to protest President Obama’s victory,” according to the Huffington Post.
Last week, we brought you a story in which neuroscientists tried to explain why Trump and his supporters may behave this way, even when what they believe is demonstrably untrue. Let us know what you think in the comments below.


Strings to a small viola
To a small viola, or even a normal violin to be used as a viola, which is the better set of strings ? Normally the main concern is the C string, which requires a larger instrument.
We need higher-than-usual tension but not too thick.
In my experience, the best C-string for a viola with approximately the same vibrating string length is the Dominant 14" viola C, and, as Adrian Heath mentioned, violin strings on the G,D, and A. I used a Helicore short C for a while, but the difference to the other strings was very pronounced.
How small is small? I use Vision CGD and Larsen A, a combo recommended to me for "smaller" violas, but that was after I mentioned that I play a 15.75" viola. Still, that's higher than average tension and fits Adrian's suggestion.
A small viola needs LOWER tension (or heavier strings) to get the same tones as a big one. My stepdaughter plays an old German 38cm viola with standard Warchal Amber viola strings. Sounds great (unusually good for a small viola, her teacher saya).
My viola is bigger than your viola.
Theoretically speaking: If the same tension is desired (while tuning to 440Hz), the shorter string is , the higher the gauge (thicker strings) should be used.
Ole, by "higher tension", I meant heavier (thicker) than "medium" strings to get normal tension with a shorter string length.
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About Rockford Work Camps
WHAT We offer week-long work camp experiences helping to improve the lives of those living in poverty through home repair, serving at food pantries, and more.
LOCATION Rockford, IL - Population 150,100
WHEN Work camps run throughout year with most groups coming in June, July, and August.
WHO Teens through adults are welcome!
Rockford Work Camps (RWC), a project of Rockford Urban Ministries in Rockford, IL, is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing volunteer labor to help better our city’s low-income neighborhoods, food pantries, homeless shelters, and environmental protection areas. All sizes of church, school, and community groups from across the nation take a week of their summer to make a positive difference in our community through the work that they do and the relationships they build with the residents they serve.
RWC projects include demolishing and renovating housing for low-income families and providing services to neighborhood soup kitchens, food banks and pantries, homeless shelters and youth outreach programs. RWC also hosts an environmental work camp, restoring a prairie wetland. Since its inception, RUM has hosted over 230 groups that have logged more than 19,600 hours of service.
Who Can Come?
We welcome anyone age 13 and older that has the ability to work 5 to 7 hours per day at physically demanding jobs in any weather. Each group must provide one adult leader for every 5 youth. There is no limit to the number of volunteers who may register.
Where Do We Stay?
Groups stay in area churches and sleep on the floor - bring comfy bedding! Alternatives are available, but may cost more. Host churches will provide kitchen facilities including refrigerators, pots, pans, food storage, and other cooking utensils but groups are responsible for their own meal preparations. Most churches are air-conditioned (you lucky campers!) and one church features a gym, showers, and private chapel. Offsite showers are also available.
Groups are responsible for travel to and from Rockford as well as travel to and from work sites. Vehicles must have seat-belts for every passenger.
Insurance and Medical Releases
Each group must provide proof of accident insurance that covers the stay in and the travels to and from Rockford. Groups may provide proof of coverage for the entire group or for each individual group member. Also, each member must submit liability release forms two weeks prior to arrival. It is also suggested that leaders obtain medical information and release forms from the parent or guardian of each youth that participates. Finally, each group member should have a current tetanus shot.
Fees and Payment
Work camps fill up on a first-come, first-serve basis and a group's place on our calendar will be reserved only upon receipt of a non-refundable registration fee.
Non-refundable registration fee: $200
Participant fee: $22 per person, per workday
Host church fee: $5 per person, per night
Groups are encouraged to bring donations for their worksite.
RWC’s Crew Leader (CL) will be the group's main source of information and assistance. The CL will meet the group upon arrival and oversee the camp experience as the week progresses. Also, groups will have a contact person from their host church and the non-profit being served.
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Losing loved ones is an awful fact of life; losing one’s loving spouse, one’s day-to-day partner through life, especially in the prime of life, is one of the most unbearable tolls that we humans are forced to endure. This is the true story of my journey from grieving widower, not caring if I lived or died, to the once-again happily married man I am today, a man who both loves and cherishes life. My three kitties have given me a new zest for living.
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With MotoGP’s recent switch to 800cc prototype racing machines, it has become more clear than ever before that competing at the MotoGP level requires a commitment of money and resources available only to the world’s largest companies, or those with excellent sponsorship arrangements (i.e. Ducati). The Roberts team is an exception, but they stuck with it through several dissapointing seasons that would likely have motivated any manufacturer-owned team to withdraw.
If competing in MotoGP is too expensive to be financially feasible, where else to best showcase a company’s racetrack prowess? The answer, of course, is the World Superbike Championship. With sportbike consumers continually making clear that a brand’s racing ‘image’ is an important component of their prestige, numerous European companies are planning to enter WSB competition in the next few years.
Seeming to have finally recovered from their catastrophic Cube MotoGP project, Aprilia is now rumored to be deep in the developement of a 999cc V-4 powerplant to power their next-generation superbike. Aprilia is allegedly testing V-4 prototypes in a lightly revised version of the Mille chassis, and European press sources claim the new 65-degree V-4 is just as compact as the 60-degree V-Twins used in the company’s current literbikes.
If the project goes forward as planned, Aprilia is expected to introduce a range-topping V-4 powered superbike at the 2007 EICMA show in Milan, and to field a factory or factory-supported team to contest the 2008 WSB championship on the new bike. The company will probably continue to offer its current V-Twin powered Mille and Tuono models (or updated versions thereof), placing the new V-fours in a much higher price segment to avoid competing with the existing bikes.
We continue to hear rumblings of KTM’s long-rumored superbike project, which for quite a long time was claimed to be proceeding in paralell developement of both a V-Twin and a V-4 powerplant, either one of which could end up powering a production version of the RC8 concept bike previously seen at several large bike shows. Rumors are now focusing on the existence of an 1150cc V-Twin, which may be “the world’s most powerful V-Twin”. If this indeed is the final production motor, then KTM is gambling (along with Ducati) that the WSB organizers will approve the entry of larger-capacity V-Twins into the series within the next few years. The production version of KTM’s new superbike is again expected to be revealed at the 2007 EICMA show at Milan – we’re beginning to think of it as the Milan Superbike Show!
Speaking of Ducati, it is widely believed that the company was gambling on being approved to race the 2007 WSB season with an 1188cc ‘race’ version of their new 1098 superbike, but opposition from the Japanese manufacturers has delayed that decision to the point that it might not be possible for the firm to have a bike ready for competition in time, even if the rules change was approved today. Thus it is now expected that Ducati’s 2007 WSB team will continue to be 999-powered for the time being, although having claimed that the current motor is “at the end of its developement cycle”, one has to wonder whether the passionate Italians will be able to keep up with the latest wave of clinically warp-driven Japanese literbikes, which are likely to be even faster than last year’s batch. Another interesting question is whether the firm’s 999cc World Superbike racers will maintain the look of the current 999 (which will cease production this year) or receive new bodywork to become 1098 look-alikes with smaller engines.
With the rules stalemate preventing Ducati from using liter-plus machines in WSB, it is expected that 1098s or even 1188 ‘R’ versions (which are rumored to be released soon) will compete in certain national-level championships in 2007, with the intention of further proving Ducati’s case that the bigger-displacement twins possess merely parity, and not an unfair advantage, when compared with 1000cc four-cylinders.
Finally, MV Agusta’s entry into the 2007 AMA Superbike championship is believed by many to be a ‘feet-wetting’ exercise, a prelude to World-level competition in 2008. With the recent rash of updates to the F41000R, the company seems to be working to achieve the rapid developement cycle necessary to remain competitive with the japanese in this segment.
While MotoGP features (arguably) the world’s top riders, and (inarguably) the world’s fastest motorcycles (despite the fact WSB-spec 1000s may have more horsepower than 800cc MotoGP bikes), World Superbike competition always maintains the appeal of showcasing machines based on the same bikes many riders have parked in their garage. It certainly wouldn’t hurt the already popular series to gain 3 more brands (maybe four, as we expect Benelli has something up their sleeve as well), and we’d love to see KTMs, Aprilias, and MVs competing alongside the Ducatis and the Japanese inline-fours.


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