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Though somewhat disputed as to just how much each person contributed to the creation of the character and backstory of The Batman, both Robert Kane (born Robert Kahn; 1915-1998), as credited in the first story, and Milton Bill Finger (1914-1974), not credited, invented the character. The two had actually teamed up during the several years before the creation of Batman, working on a variety of comics. On each, Kane had led the way as cartoonist and illustrator with Finger as ideas man and writer. Friends as well as business partners, Kane drew, while Finger wrote. "I suppose that I must have printers ink in my blood, for as far back as I can recall I had a pencil in my hand and am sure that I must be the champion doodler of all times," Kane recalled.[1] Kane loved pulp magazines and the movies, while Finger loved and knew just about everything that Kane did. Even more importantly, Finger also knew well the great literature and mythologies of Western civilization. He especially loved science fiction.[2] Kane, however, possessed the entrepreneurial and marketing talents of the team.
When D.C. Comics expressed interested in a big-name superhero to counter the astoundingly popular Superman at Action Comics, Kane immediately designed Batman. At this point, the history of the moment is unclear as to what transpired over the period of just one weekend. Kane remembered that he was sharing a drink with Vincent Sullivan of DC Comics on a Friday afternoon in early 1939. When Kane pulled out some of his own drawings to show Sullivan, Sullivan encouraged Kane to start working on superheroes. "There's a character called Superman by Siegel and Shuster, and they are making $800 a week apiece." Kane, shocked by the amount of money being earned, exclaimed, "My god, if I could make that kind of money!" Kane promised a superhero to match Superman by the following Monday.[3] Sitting at his drawing desk, he claimed to have had a Eureka! Moment. "Then, POW! It came to me in a flash — like the old cliché of an electric light bulb lighting up over a cartoon character's head when he has a brainstorm." Kane claimed to have at that moment remembered a drawing he had made in January 1934, at the age of thirteen, of a man flying Leonardo da Vinci's ornithopter.[4] Believing that daVinci had brilliantly captured the image of flight, the young Kane redrew the character, giving him rigid wings and changing his original title for the sketch, "bird-man," to "bat-man."[5] Inspired by the film, The Mark of Zorro, Kane continued, he decided to make his Bat-man wear a mask, thus allowing him to live two lives. In one, he would fight crime. In the other, he would be an aristocratic playboy.[6] As Kane explained:
The mask is intriguing and it makes a man much bolder. The world can't see him but he sees everything. He has more courage, hiding behind the mask. Zorro always wore a mask, and the Scarlet Pimpernel too.[7]
Further, he would make the symbol of the Bat something dark and mysterious, a signal representing justice, left at each crime scene. Kane claimed that this idea had come from another film of the era, The Bat Whispers, itself a remake of a silent film, The Bat.[8] Not surprisingly, Kane believed that horror films as well as the pulp hero, The Shadow, had shaped The Bat-man as well. Third, Kane decided that since Superman was superhuman, his Bat-man would be utterly and supremely human.[9] In his own recollections, Kane never explained if all of these ideas had percolated over six years, or if they spontaneously erupted in his head over that weekend in 1939.
Sometime over that weekend, Kane contacted his sometime writing partner, Bill Finger, to discuss the character. The two had attended DeWitt Clinton High School—interestingly enough, the home of many emerging comic book writers and artists—but Finger had become a shoe salesman after high school. His greatest ambition, however, was to ascend the ranks as a writer in the world of the pulps. Though bitterly keeping his main job as a salesman, he wrote for Kane on the side throughout 1938 and 1939. Kane remembered:
One day I called Bill and said, "I have a new character called the Bat-Man and I've made some crude, elementary sketches I'd like you to look at." He came over and I showed him the drawings. At the time, I only had a small domino mask, like the one Robin later wore, on Batman's face. Bill said, "Why not make him look more like a bat and put a hood on him, and take the eyeballs out and just put slits for eyes to make him look more mysterious?" At this point, the Bat-Man wore a red union suit; the wings, trunks, and mask were black. I thought that red and black would be a good combination. Bill said that the costume was too bright: "Color it dark gray to make it look more ominous." The cape looked like two stiff bat wings attached to his arms. As Bill and I talked, we realized that these wings would get cumbersome when Bat-Man was in action, and changed them into a cape, scalloped to look like bat wings when he was fighting or swinging down on a rope. Also, he didn't have any gloves on, and we added them so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints.[10]
Finger had a similar—but not identical—recollection of that weekend. Kane
had an idea for a character called Batman, and he'd like me to see the drawings. I went over to Kane's, and he had drawn a character who looked very much like Superman with kind of… reddish tights, I believe, with boots… no gloves, no gauntlets… with a small domino mask, swinging on a rope… he had two stiff wings sticking out, looking like bat wings. And under it was a big sign… Batman.[11]
After some discussion, Finger grabbed a dictionary, and the two looked up an image of a bat. The two, then, worked on Batman's design, mixing the image of the bat from the dictionary with images of their own beloved pulp heroes, The Shadow, The Phantom, and Doc Savage.[12] Even the original and now famous Detective Comics 27 cover with Batman swooping down on a criminal came directly—"swiped" in comic artist lingo—from panel 5 of a January 17, 1937, Sunday comic page of Flash Gordon.[13] Finger, too, wrote the script for the first story, "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," mimicking a Shadow story.
My first script was a take-off on a Shadow story. But I didn't want Batman to be a superman; I wanted Batman to be hurt. Everything he did was based on athletics, on using his astute wits and acute observation. Bruce Wayne's first name came from Robert Bruce, the Scottish patriot. Wayne, being a playboy, was a man of gentry. I searched for a name that would suggest colonialism. I tried Adams, Hancock… then, I thought of Mad Anthony Wayne.[14]
Indeed, "mimicking" might be too tame, but "plagiarizing" might be too strong, however. To be sure, though, this first six-page Batman story carefully followed the same plot as "Partners in Peril," a Shadow story that appeared in the November 1, 1936 pulp magazine of the same name. Interestingly, however, Theodore Tinsley, not William Gibson, wrote the story, though he did so under the name of Gibson.[15] Regardless, Finger's script followed Tinsley/Gibson/Grant's almost exactly.
Editor's Note: This essay is the second in a series about Batman.
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1 Kane, quoted in Jim Steranko, The Steranko History of Comics (Reading, PA: Supergraphics, 1970), 44.
2 The Steranko History of Comics, 44.
3 Bob Kane with Tom Andrae, Batman and Me (Forestville, CA: Eclipse Book, 1989), 35. See also, a 1994 interview with Vin Sullivan, "Vin Sullivan: Present at the Creation," Alter-Ego 27 (August 2003): 23. At the time of the interview, Sullivan was 83. His memory is good, but clearly not perfect. Sullivan had been the first cover artist for Detective Comics, having drawn the cover for issue no. 1, with the pulp-inspired Asian evil mastermind, Francophobe, and cult leader, Fang Gow.
4 The 1934 picture is reproduced on page 34 of Batman and Me. Kane discussed this with Paul Sann in the 1960s. See Paul Sann, Fads, Follies, and Delusions (New York: Crown, 1967), 8.
5 Batman and Me, 36.
6 Batman and Me, 37.
7 Kane, quoted in Sann, Fads, Follies, and Delusions, 8.
8 Batman and Me, 38.
9 Batman and Me, 38.
10 Batman and Me, 41.
11 The Steranko History of Comics, 44. See also, Paul Levitz, The Golden Age of D.C. Comics, 1935-1956 (Cologne, Germany: Taschen, 2015), 28ff.
12 The Steranko History of Comics, 44.
13 Arlen Schumer, "The Bat-man Cover Story: The Tale of Bob Kane's Darknight Detective That Could Have Been," Alter-Ego 2 (Summer 1999), 4-5.
14 Finger, quoted in The Steranko History of Comics, 45.
15 See "Partners in Peril." The story, along with excellent commentaries by Anthony Tollin and Will Murray, has been reprinted in Walter B. Gibson and Theodore Tinsley writing as Maxwell Grant, "Lingo" and "Partners in Peril," Two Classic Adventures of The Shadow (Encinitas, CA: Nostalgia Ventures, 2007). As Murray notes in his commentary, Gibson later wrote a Batman story, featured in the five-hundredth issue of Detective Comics. In it, "he wrote it so that with a few minor changes, Bruce Wayne could become Lamont Cranston and Batman transmuted into—The Shadow!" (71). Given their pulp backgrounds, the similarities of Wayne and Cranston should not be surprising. That Gibson wrote a Batman story, however, makes for a beautiful and rare historical symmetry.
Editor's Note: The featured image is a photo of Robert Kane (left) and a photo of Bill Finger (right).
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by Elizabeth Zelvin
I write about some variant of this topic every year at around this time, but no matter how many times I say it, a lot of people still don't believe it. I keep saying it, thinking that this time they'll get it.
It's not as if the millions of people who faithfully list the elements of the fresh start they're going to make, come January 1, are actually going to keep these resolutions. Year after year's experience belies their ability to maintain the changes they've resolved to make. Take dieting. Americans value being thin more than any other physical characteristic. As a nation, we enjoy greater abundance than anywhere else on earth. Our holidays, our advertising, even our blogs extol the joys of good food. Our health professionals tell us that life-threatening obesity is endemic among us. They also advise physical fitness as a way to ensure good health and promote long life, and a billion-dollar industry has grown up to sell us products and services to enhance our fitness. (Remember when walking and running and climbing stairs used to be free?)
To resolve these chronic contradictions, people diet. On New Year's Day, they declare, "This year, I'm going to stay away from junk food. I'm going to eat fewer desserts and more vegetables."
But the fact that resolutions tend not to work in any lasting way is not the only reason I avoid them. As a shrink and as a person old enough to have amassed some life experience, I've come to believe that planning for a year is neither an effective nor an emotionally healthy way to live my life.

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text: Mention a film title and the NEXT poster posts a still OR a gif of THAT film... Jan 18, 2019 13:33:32 GMT anthonyrocks likes this Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by RiP, IMDb on Jan 18, 2019 13:33:32 GMT For example:Night of the Lepus (1972)OR...You DON'T need to post both a still and a gif. Just one of them. You can also post a short video clip (YouTube, DailyMotion OR a webm).The Terminator (1984)The next poster posts a still, gif or video clip from The Terminator (1984) AND then gives a title of a film for the following poster to post a still, gif or movie clip from.


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Moments in time can pass us by,
We sit and wait for the time to be right,
Watching and waiting we stare at the sky never wondering nor asking why,
Time is infinite but life is not.
To sit and wait and leave life to fate is a futile choice but one we still make,
We wait for a moment of divine decisive time,
What we forgot is time will not wait,
Live your life without rules of fate.
To try and regain a moment you've lost will cause you to be caught in a cold winters frost.


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Top RVs Nearby
June Camper Rental Prices
June is a wonderful time to rent a camper. It is before the summer rush, and good deals can be had as far as prices are concerned. You should be able to find owners and dealers that can present a wide assortment of campers for rent.
Because of a long winter, where various types of campers have been idle, June is an excellent month to find the perfect rental. Available in a wide selection, from a trailer camper that sleeps two to an RV that sleeps 10, it is possible to find the exact size and price that fits your situation.
You may be able to find an RV that sleeps 10 for $125 per day, a vehicle that sleeps six for $150 per day, and a vehicle that sleeps four for $200 per day. If you prefer to rent a trailer to pull behind your vehicle, you might be able to find a trailer that sleeps six and rents for $70 per day or one that is available for $70 per day.
The wide range of styles, amenities, and your budget are all part of the decision you make. However, there is no doubt that June camper rental deals make this an ideal time of the year to plan a vacation. Always check out any special requirements on the rental agreement, such as the number of miles you are allowed each day, cleanup fees, generator fees, and other things that can add to the overall cost.
RV Rental June Weather
In June, various attractions have just opened their doors, and everything is fresh. June is also a time when the countryside is full of flowers and trees providing a beautiful sight in campgrounds as well as along the roadway.
With June comes warm or hot weather throughout the United States. In the desert and Southwest desert areas, there are warm days and cool evenings. Average June temperature records show Los Angeles at 77 degrees, the Grand Canyon at 81 degrees, and New Orleans at 89 degrees.
When summer travel picks up in July and August, it is sometimes more difficult to find a summer RV rental that will fit one's travel requirements. This is one of the factors that make a June camper rental in the USA an excellent choice. If there are children involved in the travel plan, this is a great time to go on a trip and let them relax after a long school year.
Summer Camper Rentals
Summer camper rentals are available in Class A motorhomes, Class B motorhomes, Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, and pop-up camper. This makes it possible for you to choose not only the type of rental that will suit your situation but also a price to fit your budget. Whether the trip is planned for two people or 10, there is a perfect size available.
If you want to get away from the stress of day-to-day life and really have a good time as well as rest, then perhaps a calming getaway in a state or federal park is the way to go. Imagine relaxing in a cool spot by a rippling stream and overhanging trees. You will be able to take a hike, go fishing, or just sit and let the cares of the world go by.
Summer solstice travel, also called midsummer travel, refers to the tilt of the earth's axis and occurs between June 20 and June 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. This is an ideal time for travel as it has the longest period of daylight, allowing more time to enjoy a June vacation. June also makes it possible to take advantage of summer RV rental rates as those renting out camping vehicles are usually anxious to get their vehicles on the road.
Many times, you will find a "summer RV rental near me" when you search. There are many advantages to locating one in your vicinity as you are able to inspect the vehicle prior to renting and sometimes talk to the owner. This also eliminates the problems of lengthy travel to pick up an RV, trying to find a place to leave your car, and traveling a long distance to and from the rental location.
June Vacation Ideas
June presents a wide range of choices for a fun vacation. A few include Bryce Canyon National Park and four other parks in Utah. San Diego, California, offers 70 miles of beautiful beaches as well as one of the largest zoos in the world, and while you are in California, it is also possible to visit Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World, San Francisco, and many other fascinating locations.
Michigan provides no shortage of attractions and will provide the opportunity to share fun and memories that will never be forgotten. Attractions include a wooden roller coaster, water parks, zoos, zip lines, the Mid Michigan Children's Museum, the Temple Theatre in Saginaw, and many more.
For those who like outdoor camping, places such as California's redwoods, California Big Trees State Park, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, and thousands of other interesting locations offer places to hook up your RV or camper. This makes it possible to choose a vacation that provides a fun and comfortable trip.
To have a successful vacation, it is important to consider the interest of each member of the party. While a teenager might only want to go to places where there is excitement, another might want to go where it is quiet. Sitting down together and planning the vacation makes it possible for each person to express their interests.
Each state has countless camping opportunities and attractions. With all these possibilities, it is important that you consult an RV rental June guide prior to starting your trip. This makes it possible to plan a trip that everyone will enjoy.


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ENRO latest provincial nursery activities
Provincial Government–Environment Natural Resources Office
December 06, 2016
The Provincial Government–Environment Natural Resources Office (PG–ENRO)'s week at the provincial nursery after Halloween has been very busy as usual from November 7 to 11, 2016. Seedlings for propagation were collected from the municipalities of Victoria and Magdalena, as well as sraying seedlings in the nursery with insecticide.
Moreover, a portion of the area was planted with herbal plants such as yellow ginger, aloe vera, pandan, ginseng, citronella; and flowering plants (santan) were planted in front to serve as fence. These are in addition to the regular weeding and cleaning activities in the area.


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To guarantee compliance with the code of conduct our supply factory has been audited by SEDEX and has passed the SMETA 4 pillars in ethical practices. SEDEX performs around labor rights, health and safety. The 4 pillars of the SMETA audit consists in these four stages: labor standards, environmental management, health and safety, business integrity. We are committed to:
- Develop an internal code of conduct and CSR plan.
- Discuss the code of conduct with our factory or any factory we plan to source from.
- Check past audits and ask to see the audit reports.
- Work with a limited number of factories and try to develop strong long term working relationships. Visit the factories and conduct inspections with a health and safety checklist.
- Discuss with the factory management on what is a reasonable lead time. Making sure we are giving them enough time. Avoiding last minute changes.
- If issues are found in a factory we source from, we work with the factory to remediate and make improvements rather than ceasing production.
Child labor is not used and there won't be recruitment of child labor.
Young persons between the age of 16 and 18 won't be employed at night and won't be exposed to dangerous tasks.
We will not use, nor will we promote the use of forced labor, nor will we ask our staff to leave in our custody any "deposits", or identity documents, when entering into a working relationship with our company. Employment is freely chosen.
Working hours are defined by contract an do not exceed 48 hours per week. Overtime hours are recognized and properly compensated.
Bearing in mind the risks specific to our activity and installations, we will establish a safe and healthy working environment, and will take appropriate measures to prevent accidents and injuries caused during working activity or associated to the same, through the limitation, as far as is reasonably practical, of the causes of risks inherent to our working environment.
Workers receive regular health and safety training, and this training is always repeated for new or reassigned workers.
Workers are provided with access to clean toilet facilities and to potable water, and sanitary facilities for food storage and lunch times.
We will not carry out, nor will we promote, any form of discrimination based on reasons of race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, trade union participation, political affiliation or age when hiring, paying, training, promoting, dismissing or giving retirement to our staff.
We will strive to comply with all applicable environmental requirements of a legal nature. We will reduce the quantity and weight of packaging and containers, guaranteeing the protection of the product. We will minimize the use of heavy metals and other materials which may have negative impacts on the environment. On our packaging and containers we will include the corresponding labels as stipulated in the place of destination of the product, which guarantee the correct waste management for the containers.
Quality (ISO 9001) that guarantees traceability and control of our processes.
Environment (ISO 14001) ensuring our activity is sustainable.
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Elon Musk says he will dump Trump if the president pulls out of the Paris climate deal.
As reports poured in Wednesday that Donald Trump is set to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement, Musk was getting more pressure to cut his ties to the president.
After tweeting Wednesday that he had tried his hardest to sway Trump on the climate agreement, Musk responded to a question he received on Twitter:
Will have no choice but to depart councils in that case
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 31, 2017
Musk (and Apple CEO Tim Cook) placed last-minute phone calls Wednesday to ask Trump to change his mind on the Paris agreement, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Musk has taken heat for sitting on a presidential business advisory team and being involved in a U.S. manufacturing-jobs initiative. Trump has called climate change a hoax; Musk is a longtime clean-energy advocate who leads electric vehicle maker Tesla and solar energy provider SolarCity.
Musk said earlier this year the criticism was getting him "down," and has defended his ties to the president, saying it's important to have a seat at the table.
Activists should be pushing for more moderates to advise President, not fewer. How could having only extremists advise him possibly be good?
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 5, 2017
Musk said last week that he talked to Trump about the Paris climate agreement, the 2015 accord in which most nations committed to reducing emissions to fight climate change.
I spoke directly with The President three weeks ago about Paris. Many others have too. Cautiously optimistic of a positive decision.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 22, 2017
Also, earlier this month Musk joined other business executives who sent Trump an open letter urging him to stay in the Paris agreement.
Now that White House officials are reportedly saying Trump will pull the United States from the accord — Trump tweeted that he will be announcing his decision "over the next few days" — Musk is facing calls to divest.
@elonmusk time to show up man. Divest Trump & invest in future. Get off all those advisory boards. How bout joining #theresistance
— Al Farr (@pepperdaze) May 31, 2017
Now would be a good time to leave the Trump advisory council, @elonmusk. https://t.co/oxMC7Bzh14
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) May 31, 2017
These calls are in addition to tech investor Doug Derwin's $2 million campaign urging Musk to dump Trump. It includes billboards on Interstate 880 in Milpitas near Tesla's Fremont plant and elsewhere, and advertisements in national newspapers. An online petition for the cause on Derwin's website, which links to Change.org, has more than 18,000 signatures.
Photo: Elon Musk listens to President Donald Trump speak during a meeting with business leaders in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2017. (Nicholas Kamm/AFP/Getty Images)
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text: At the intersection of policy and markets, Harris Public Policy and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business offer a combined degree program leading to the MPP and MBA degrees. This joint degree program allows students who want to make an impact on public policy issues to gain leadership and management skills. Graduates earn both a master of public policy from Harris and a master of business administration from Chicago Booth, and will be ready to assume leadership roles in government, NGOs, and related policy and consulting organizations. Program Details Curriculum 27 graduate-level courses (2700 units of credit) to earn an MPP and an MBA in a total of three years. Both degrees must be awarded in the same quarter. At Harris Public Policy: Students in this program take the six required Harris core courses (below) plus seven electives for a total of 13 courses (1300 units of credit), instead of the usual 18, with Harris. Ten of the 13 courses must be public policy (PPHA) courses. The Harris core provides a foundation in critical analysis, reflecting Harris's belief that mastering quantitative and analytical skills prepares students to be effective public policy leaders: PPHA 30800 Analytical Politics I: Strategic Foundations Statistics Sequence I. Choose one of the following: PPHA 31002 Statistics for Data Analysis I PPHA 31202 Advanced Statistics for Data Analysis I Any course in the PhD econometrics sequence (instructor approval required): STAT 24400, PPHA 42000, or PPHA 42100 Statistics Sequence II. Choose one of the following: PPHA 31102 Statistics for Data Analysis II: Regressions PPHA 31302 Advanced Statistics for Data Analysis II Any course in the PhD econometrics sequence (instructor approval required): STAT 24400, PPHA 42000, or PPHA 42100 Analytical Politics II: The Policymaking Process. Choose from one of the following: PPHA 31603 Analytical Politics II: Developing World PPHA 31604 Analytical Politics II: Developed World Microeconomics Sequence I. Choose from the following: PPHA 32300 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy I PPHA 32310 Advanced Microeconomics for Public Policy I PPHA 44100 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy I (PhD sequence - instructor approval required) Microeconomics Sequence II. Choose from the following: PPHA 32400 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy II PPHA 32410 Advanced Microeconomics for Public Policy II PPHA 44200 Principles of Microeconomics and Public Policy II (PhD sequence - instructor approval required) At Chicago Booth: Students also take 14 courses (1400 units of credit) with Chicago Booth. Other Requirements Students who wish to participate in this program must be admitted to both Harris and Chicago Booth. Students already admitted to one of the Schools may apply during their first quarter for admission to the other. Other requirements include: A cumulative GPA of 2.7 for all courses, based on a 4.0 scale, for all courses used toward the MPP degree A grade of C- or better for the 6 core courses Completion of the math requirement (support available) Pass algebra exam Pass calculus exam No more than 2 reading/research, independent study, or internship courses No more than 1 course taken Pass/Fail (core courses cannot be taken pass/fail) Courses with grades of F, I, W, or with no reported grade do not apply toward course requirement for the program. Residency & Sample Schedule Student profile App the Vote! Alumni and BallotReady co-founders Aviva Rosman and Alex Niemczewski developed a nonpartisan online voter guide. Read more Apply Now - Make a Difference Today Start making a difference today. More Info Apply Now Recent News Alumni Profile: Jinghan Zhu, MA/MA'20 Fri., July 10, 2020 Louis Makarewicz's Zoom-Filled Final Quarter: A Snapshot Fri., July 10, 2020 More news Upcoming Events Health and Wealth: COVID-19, Inequality, and the Need for Reform Mon., July 13, 2020 | 6:00 PM Summer of Social Impact Virtual Webinar 1307 E. 60th Street Chicago, IL 60637 United States Evening Master's Program: Ask the Director + Current Student Panel Mon., July 20, 2020 | 5:30 PM A link will be sent to registered guests. Chicago, IL 60637 United States More events


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Big BIG Tour City-Wide Open House & Homebuyers Expo
Posted by Suzanne Hunn & Associates on Sunday, September 30th, 2012 at 5:12am.
Hundreds of properties in every style and price are showcased in neighborhoods across St. Louis City. This free-to-the-public event kicks off Real Estate Season and invites first-time homebuyers, empty-nesters, and anyone else interested in the urban life to take a peek into the city's unique and distinct neighborhoods. A festive Homebuyers' Expo at the starting point invites attendees to arrive early and speak with realtors, review mortgage packages, talk to neighborhood organizations and check out other real estate-related services. After attending the Expo, everyone picks up a Guide Book, maps and off they go on their own private urban adventure!


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Menzies at Malvern, Melbourne
An iconic project delivering required functionality with a sense of luxury, a 5 star hotel like accommodation that supports independent living whilst creating an inclusive community environment. Exclusive apartment living including a top level penthouse, communal spaces, pool, cinema and gym plus access to medical services located on the ground floor.
Concierge Bayside, Bluff Road, Hampton, Melbourne
The award-winning retirement community, Concierge Bayside, blends impressive architecture, tranquil courtyards and manicured gardens. The spacious one and two bedroom independent living apartments are fully equipped and include balconies. All supporting facilities have been appointed to the high standards expected of such a prestigious community.
Concierge Balwyn, Banool Road, Balwyn, Melbourne
C&K Architecture identified this site as having excellent potential for a high class retirement village due to its convenient location adjacent to Beckett Park and Maranoa Gardens. On behalf of the client, C&K Architecture negotiated the purchase of the site and undertook all financial, architectural and interior design services for a 77 bed high-end retirement project. Accommodation consists of spacious one and two bedroom independent living apartments providing a secure retirement lifestyle within a welcoming and prestigious environment. The community boasts an open fireplace, beautifully landscaped gardens and stylish facilities.
Armstrong Creek Retirement Village, Geelong
A concept and master planning project, the Armstrong Creek development consists of two precincts – an activity centre and a retirement village, each precinct measuring about 8 hectares in area. Single storey housing for lots of around 12-13m wide and 18-20m in length, with an anticipated yield of approximately two hundred 2-3 bedroom dwellings.
Yarrbat Place, Balwyn, Melbourne
C&K Architecture was strategically involved in this award winning retirement resort, from initially funding and purchasing the site on behalf of the client, undertaking demographic and financial feasibility studies, then numerous design alternatives, town planning, documentation and construction documentation. The project is considered to be one of the most financially successful developments of its type and was awarded the Urban Design Institute of Australia's (UDIA) award for innovative housing in 2010.
This boutique retirement village was conceived as an "Urban Resort" with a wide variety of accommodation types with access to facilities such as an indoor pool, gym, billiards room, theatre, lounges and outdoor spaces. The development also achieved a five star energy rating with underground water tanks, watering systems, low energy systems and extensive landscaping to attract native birds.
St Patricks School, Melbourne
Addition of a new parish centre and redevelopment of the existing St. Patrick's Primary School and other existing buildings were incorporated in a new master plan. St Patrick's Primary school consists of the school administration centre, parish centre, services, offices and library. C&K Architecture provided full architectural services on this project including furniture and fittings.
Austin Hospital Refurbishment, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Melbourne
Austin Health is one of Australia's leading teaching, training and research healthcare providers, providing acute tertiary referral, specialty and super-specialty, mental health and sub-acute services across its Austin Hospital, Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital and Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre sites. C&K Architecture designed the refurbishment of the 24 bed Sub-Acute ward in the Flanders Building at the Austin Hospital.
Melbourne High School, Melbourne
Melbourne's prestigious Melbourne high school approached C&K Architecture to design & build their new Arts facility. It was to be a 4 level specialised arts centre including rooms for theatre studies, media studies, visual arts communication studies, as well as 3D rooms and galleries. Due to the fact that the building runs along a north-south orientation, the façade is punctured by strategically angled windows to maximise sunlight penetration through the gallery space. This provides a defining feature and symbol for this buildings passive environmentally sustainable design using simple principles. For example the atrium circulates fresh air up through the building using natural convection methods and the clerestory windows which allow indirect light while maintaining a comfortable internal temperature.
St Finbars Primary School, Melbourne
Additional classrooms and school administration with renovations to existing facilities. Design opportunities were taken to enhance a sense of light throughout the building, and certain walls, including internal dividing walls, may have areas of translucent glass blocks, enabling light transmission while avoiding the prospect of 'see-through' disturbance and noise transfer. To absorb locally generated sound energy and help modify noise transmission, all teaching spaces required certain areas of sound absorbent surface treatment.
National Workers Memorial Park, Canberra
In May 2011, funding was provided for the design and construction of a national memorial in Canberra to honour and pay tribute to working Australians who have died as a result of work-related accidents, incidents and disease. The National Workers Memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of work health and safety and the need for a determined and continued effort by all to prevent work-related accidents and disease. It is also a place to reflect on the evolving values, ideas and aspirations of the Australian community in relation to work health and safety.
The Memorial provides a place for visitors to lay a tribute for a loved one, a location to pause and reflect within earshot of the National Carillon's bells, as well as allowing a space for congregation, interaction and ceremony. The National Workers Memorial was officially opened on 28 April 2013 and provides an important focal point for the commemoration of Workers' Memorial Day, recognised internationally on 28 April each year.


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|Like hot cocoa, ear-flap hats, and woolen onesies, the roly-poly Pango is a heartwarming sight on a bone-chilling day. Though it flaps its limbs and strains its neck to fly, a Pango hatchling remains hopelessly flightless and must take comfort in the gentle resonance of its own castanet-like chattering. Its beak is perpetually runny and remains so due to its inability to reach it with with its teensy wings.
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|One might expect a chilly reception from this cold-weather introvert, but as long as Pango feels included among its fellow monsters, a sunny disposition will shine through! A sensitive soul, the sharpness of its talons is in inverse proportion to its fragile self-esteem. Pangos are not known for their lower body strength and pretty much always skip leg day.
The Pango is a returning monster from the original game. It had arrived since the 1.6.0 update along with Barrb.
As a baby, the Pango is a plump penguin-like bird (hence its name) with short arms and tiny feet. While idle the baby Pango jumps and lifts its arms, supposedly in an attempt to fly.
As an adult, it is the same as its original My Singing Monsters version, with better colors and animation.
Instrument: Castanets
The Pango makes the sound of castanets by clattering its beak, making a wonderful accompaniment to the song. Baby Pangos have higher clattering sounds, while the adult Pango clatter at the same timbre as that from the original game.
The Pango can be bred with the elements of Air and Cold. The only possible combination is:
Feeding Monsters
The Pango will request food and/or non-food items that are the products of Structures. If you cannot give the monster the food or items it requires, you can click the New Order button. After a 15 minute wait, it will ask for a new combination of foods or other items.
When given the wanted foods or items, like any monster, it will reward you coins.
Pango can be teleported to Cloud Island when fed to level 15 for a reward of 4 diamonds. Teleport time for Pango is 10 hours.
Name Origin
"Pango" is a possible combination of the words "penguin" and "tango", with "tango" referencing the castanets commonly played in tangos.
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Netball: The $44 million Queensland State Netball Centre hosted representatives from all teams as a new dawn for Queensland netball was ushered in.
Netball Australia has declared there will be "nothing off the table" on the potential expansion and future of the fledgling Super Netball league for its next broadcast deal.
Before Tuesday's launch of the third season of the revamped domestic competition, chief executive Marne Fechner ruled out adding to the eight teams before the five-year deal expires in 2021.
NA is edging closer to announcing a new Super Netball commission, which will be tasked with the job of mapping out the league's best path forward.
Fechner said NA had been happy with the success of the new league in the first two years, but needed to ensure continued growth.
"We are really pleased with where we sit after year two,'' she said.
"(Expansion) is a question for the next broadcast window … 2021 is the last year of this five-year broadcast deal, and there is nothing off the table.
"We'll look at all of that."
"We've seen AFL do it very successfully in the AFLW in relation to their expansion so it no doubt creates something different. We want this to be a thriving, viable, growing proposition so what's the best strategy for us to do that? That maybe about expansion, it may be about other things."
The Super Netball competition was launched in 2017 with the addition of the Melbourne Storm-backed Sunshine Coast Lightning, AFL-backed Magpies and the Giants to the five existing teams from the defunct trans-Tasman competition.
The Lightning won the first two titles.
Fechner said the inclusion of teams supported by other sporting bodies from the NRL and AFL had been a positive move for the league.
"They have been fantastic and really great additions to our league, they obviously bring a whole range of different skills from outside of netball,'' she said.
"We know there was some very high expectations around the Magpies that haven't been met either from a fans perspective or by Collingwood. But what they have done in the last six months is identify that, make significant changes under the leadership of (chief executive) Mark Anderson and that is really exciting."
Fechner said she was not alarmed about the growing competition from AFLW, saying it was a positive for women to have more sporting options to compete at the elite level.
She was confident netball would continue to be "a sport of choice".
"I think what we need to recognise is that we are going to grow and improve, too. If netball does one thing really well, it never sits still and it is constantly pushing the boundaries, constantly looking at how we improve,'' Fechner said.
"Whilst that is without the resources of the AFL, I have every confidence in terms of what netball presents for women and girls will continue to be extraordinarily valued and will continue to be a sport of choice for women and girls long into the future and it's incumbent upon us to make sure that we continue to push the boundaries."
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MARK SPIRO – It's A Beautiful Life
Mark Spiro returns with his first new album since 2005's 'Mighty Blue Ocean'. He is most probably known more for his film songs outside of AOR/melodic rock circles, with hits like 'Mighty Wings' (performed by Cheap Trick) of 'Top … Continue reading
ROY WOOD – Music Book
A two CD set compiled by Roy Wood, although a quick warning that if you are after the original hits you may be better off getting one of the other compilations out there, as this collection features various remixes plus … Continue reading
YOU ME AT SIX – Sinners Never Sleep
You Me At Six is personally one of my favorite bands and as this is their third album, I was delighted to review it! Sinners Never Sleep has a different feel to the album compared to YMAS previous records. It … Continue reading
PATSY MATHESON 'Stories of Angels & Guitars'
Former Waking the Witch member Patsy Matheson returns with her new album, her first in nearly four years. Mind you not that she hasn't been busy touring relentlessly including some very well received gigs with folk legend Clive Gregson. … Continue reading
ARENA 'The Seventh Degree Of Seperation'
Arena are back with their first album since the excellent 'Pepper's Ghost' back in 2005. Since then John Jowitt has returned on bass and they have a new vocalist in Paul Manzi and returned with a concept album. This album … Continue reading
EVERGREY 'A Decade And A Half'
Evergrey reach fifteen years as a band, although only Tom S Englund remains as the sole original member and in 2010 all but Englund and keyboard player Rikard Zander quit the band. They released a new album 'Glorious Collusion' earlier … Continue reading
10 Q's with SEAN HETHERINGTON of Intense
We catch-up with Intense vocalist Sean Hetherington as the band unleaseh their new album 'The Shape Of Rage'… 1. What are you currently up to? At the moment we're promoting our new album 'The Shape of Rage' which came out … Continue reading
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Interview with of JOHN AXELROD of Classical Rock
John Axelrod gives us the lowdown on the new touring band Classical Rock… How did the idea for Classical Rock come about? Conceived, conducted and produced by John Axelrod (aka MaestroX), with arranger Christophe Patrix (aka CPRX), Classical Rock is … Continue reading
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10 Q's with PATSY MATHESON
What are you currently up to? At the moment I am getting ready for the release of my new CD 'Stories of Angels & Guitars, in January. The recording, which is the glamorous bit, has all been done, so now … Continue reading
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Album review: THE DUNWELLS – Blind Sighted Faith
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AWAKE – Forever More
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THE BUCKINGHAMS – Time & Charges/Portraits
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If you speak not I will fill my heart with your silence and endure it.
I will keep still and wait like the night with starry vigil and its head bent low with patience.
The morning will surely come, the darkness will vanish, and your voice pour down in golden streams breaking through the sky.
Then your words will take wing in songs from every one of my bird's nests, and your melodies will break forth in flowers in all my forest groves.


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Roxann Dawson Biography
Birthday: September 11, 1958
Nationality: American
Age: 61 Years, 61 Year Old Females
Sun Sign: Virgo
Also Known As: Roxann Caballero
Born in: Los Angeles, California
Famous as: Actress
Spouse/Ex-: Eric Dawson (m. 1994), Casey Biggs (m. 1985 - div. 1987)
father: Richard Caballero
mother: Rosalie Caballero
children: Emma Rose Dawson, Mia Meicai Dawson
U.S. State: California
City: Los Angeles
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Roxann Dawson, also known as "Roxann Biggs" and "Roxann Biggs-Dawson," is an American actor, producer, director, and writer. The multifaceted personality is best known for her portrayal of 'B'Elanna Torres' in 'Star Trek: Voyager.' Apart from acting in it, Roxanne has been associated with other areas of the 'Star Trek' franchise, too. She has directed a few episodes of the franchise. She later lent her voice to the 'Star Trek' video games and appeared in a few related documentaries. Her other voice-over credits include the audiobooks 'Star Trek: The Klingon Way, A Warrior's Guide,' 'Alien Voices: The Time Machine,' 'Alien Voices: The Lost World,' and 'Alien Voices: Journey to the Center of The Earth.' In addition to films and TV, Roxann has showcased her acting skills in the theater circuit, too. She has performed with several regional theaters across the US. She has written a couple of plays and has co-authored a trilogy. As a producer, Roxanne is credited for three TV series, namely, 'Scandal,' 'Cold Case,' and 'Crossing Jordan.' In her career to date, Roxanne has won three awards and a number of nominations, both as an actor and a director. She is all set to release her first full-length directorial venture, 'Breakthrough,' in 2019. Roxanne has married twice. She was initially married to her fellow 'Star Trek' actor Casey Biggs and then to Eric Dawson. She is now a mother of two children.
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- Roxann was born Roxann Caballero, on September 11, 1958, in Los Angeles, California, to Richard and Rosalie Caballero. She is of Hispanic descent. Roxann attended 'Beverly Hills High School,' where her interest in music and drama grew further. She often participated in stage productions in high school.
- After graduating from the 'University of California, Berkeley' in 1980, with a major in theater arts, Roxann began her stint as an actor.
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- Roxanne began her career in 1982, with the ''Broadway production of 'A Chorus Line,' staged at the 'Shubert Theatre,' New York City. She played the character 'Diana Morales' in the musical. Following this, she was seen in plays such as 'Daughters,' 'Tropicana,' and William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest.' Roxann also wrote the stage play 'Desire to Fall' (1986).
- In 1985, Roxann made her TV debut, as 'Adrienne Morrow' in the 'NBC' soap opera 'Another World.' This was the first time she was credited as "Roxann Biggs." Following this, Roxann appeared in a few more TV series and continued working in theater simultaneously. Her first recurring role was as 'Yolanda "Yolo" Elena Puente' in the 'NBC' drama 'Nightingales.' Roxann was also seen in the revival of Tennessee Williams's play 'The Rose Tattoo' (as 'Rosa Delle Rose').
- Roxann played two characters ('Alyssa' and 'Debbie Morton') in two episodes of the 'CBS' crime drama 'Jake and the Fatman.' She played the character 'Jennifer Clemente' in seven episodes of the 'NBC' series 'The Round Table.' Roxann played 'Lt. Torres' in the 1991 TV movie 'N.Y.P.D. Mounted.' In 1992, she made her film debut, portraying 'María Croce' in the TV movie 'Mortal Sins.' However, her first feature-length film was the 1993 crime drama 'Blood In, Blood Out.' Unfortunately, Roxann's role in the film was uncredited.
- In 1994, Roxann was seen in two films (both credited), namely, 'Pointman' (as 'Rosie Alvarez') and 'Greyhounds' (as 'JoJo Golina'). The following year, she began playing the most significant character of her career, a Klingon–human hybrid and the chief engineer on the 'Federation' starship 'Voyager,' 'B'Elanna Torres,' in the 'UPN' science-fiction series 'Star Trek: Voyager.' Roxann remained on the show for 170 episodes and even directed two episodes of the series.
- The first 'Star Trek' episode that Roxann directed was titled 'Riddles' and was aired in September 1999. Roxanne initially did not like her look as 'B'Elanna Torres' and even cried on seeing the prosthetic layers on her face. However, she eventually got comfortable with it. Her hard work paid off when she received an 'ALMA Award' in 2001 for her outstanding performance in the series. Roxann has also bagged 3 other 'ALMA' nominations, one 'NCLR Bravo Award' nomination, and one 'Online Film & Television Association Award' nomination for the same role. Roxann was also seen in the documentary 'Inside the New Adventure: Star Trek – Voyager.'
- Meanwhile, Roxanne wrote her second play, 'Passage through the Heart,' in 1997. Staged at the 'University of Minnesota Duluth,' the play was an 'Irene Ryan Scholarship' finalist. The same year, she was seen as 'Dr. Teresa Puente' the TV movie 'Foto Novelas: Seeing through Walls,' for which she was honored with an 'ALMA Award.' After her directorial experience in 'Star Trek-Voyager,' Roxann explored her direction skills in several of her upcoming projects. She directed 10 episodes of 'Star Trek: Enterprise' and even provided her voice for an episode.
- Roxann's association with the 'Star Trek' franchise grew further with the 2000-released first-person shooter video game 'Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force' and the 1997 documentary film about devoted 'Star Trek' fans 'Trekkies.' Roxann debuted as an author with the science-fiction novel trilogy 'Entering Tenebrea' (2000), 'Tenebrea's Hope' (2001), and 'Tenebrea Rising' (2001), co-written with Daniel Graham.
- Roxann directed three episodes of the 'NBC' science-fiction series 'Heroes' and bagged three nominations ('ALMA,' 'Hugo,' and 'NAACP Image') for her work. In 2007, she became a producer with the 'NBC' crime-drama series 'Crossing Jordan.' After producing 17 episodes of the series, she took up the 'CBS' police-procedural drama 'Cold Case' (41 episodes). Roxann also served as the supervising producer of the 'ABC' political-thriller series 'Scandal.'
- The upcoming 2019 Christian drama film 'Breakthrough' will be Roxann's first feature film as a director. The official trailer of the film received over 30 million "views" within 2 days, which is a record.
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- Roxann has two daughters. She gave birth to her first daughter, Emma Rose, on January 16, 1998. Roxann and Eric have also adopted a girl child, Mia Meicai, from China.
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Community involvement: Norris serves on the Leadership Council of Engage! Cleveland, maintaining the organization's website and designing its salesforce. "I can use what I do for a living to give back to the community," he says.
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The German civil society organizations, addressing the topic of TB in their work, released recommendations to the German Government regarding the processes around the upcoming UN High-Level Meeting on TB. Seven fields of action should be given specific emphasis and advocated for.
"Germany should be represented at the UN High-Level Meeting on TB in New York by Chancellor Angela Merkel to express high-level political commitment and ownership of the TB agenda. The political representation must continue to reside at the highest political level in order to account for the urgency and gravity of the issue."
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Retailers Call FDA Proposals an 'Overreach'
NEW YORK -- While retailers expressed concern over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA's) recent proposals to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, as well as restrict e-cigarette sales in retail stores, a new survey revealed retailers are adopting a "wait and see" attitude, believing they have time before any real mandates come to pass, according to an industry analyst.
In its Tobacco Talk survey released Nov. 26, Bonnie Herzog, managing director of consumer equity research for Wells Fargo Securities, New York, said most respondents disapproved of the FDA's proposed initiatives. Of the respondents who represent 55,000 convenience stores, 90% believed that if carried out, the proposals would negatively impact their businesses.
Responding retailers called the proposals "far too extreme," an "overreach" of authority and "knee-jerk," Herzog said.
Here are several insights from the survey ...
Downward trends with cigarettes
Retailers indicated their total cigarette volume was down 3.5% in October, which was the same percentage during that period a year ago.
Reasons for cigarette volume weakness include the following:
- Ongoing smoker conversion to e-cigarettes and vapor, as well as an increase in "dual use," or consumers using more than one form of nicotine-delivery method.
- Price elasticities and some "sticker shock" following cigarette manufacturers' 10-cent-per-pack list price increase in September.
- General category pressures, such as smoking bans in public places and changing societal views on combustible products.
- A combination of cold weather, rising gas prices and "downtrading," where value-conscious consumers purchase discount cigarettes over premium due to pricing concerns. Herzog said that a few retailers expected some of the economic pressure on consumers could ease as gas prices in the latter part of 2018 continue to fall.
Time mediates menthol concerns
While the FDA's pronouncements on banning menthol in cigarettes could ultimately be a huge negative for the industry, according to the majority of Herzog's contacts, many recognize there are multiple steps and numerous years—possibly four or five years—before a menthol ban would occur, if ever.
"Bottom line: We are in the early innings of what we expect will be a long, divisive—and likely litigious—battle to arrive at an enforceable FDA strategy," she said.
Wait-and-see on e-cigarettes
The FDA's recent action to restrict e-cigarette flavors shouldn't have a material impact on sales in stores given their relative size within the category and how most retailers are taking a "wait and see" approach before implementing any broad set of in-store changes, Herzog said.
However, retailers surveyed expressed concern. Here are several findings:
- Nearly 80% of retailers disagree with the FDA's decision to enforce age-restricted access points within the store, with several of Herzog's contacts noting this action benefits major tobacco manufacturers vs. newer companies such as San Francisco-based Juul Labs on a relative basis.
- Nearly 90% of retailers expect their business to be negatively affected as a result of the FDA actions, despite e-cigarettes being a relatively small contribution (less than 3%) to overall in-store sales. Herzog said one retailer noted, "Although Juul is a big part of the e-cigarette category—its relation to the total nicotine category is less than 2% of revenue—I believe there will be a lot of change over to mint and menthol with many smokers reverting back to combustibles."
- Most retailers (more than 50%) have no immediate plans to implement significant changes in their stores or to their current sales practices.


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Yo never seen a motorsport thread.....
who watches formula 1 though???
MCLAREN all the way lol
Yo never seen a motorsport thread.....
who watches formula 1 though???
MCLAREN all the way lol
I do, i love F1 although my fav team is losing this year (ferarri) meh I want Maclaren to win but alonso is doooingg a good job.
lol, finally sum1 who appreciates racing too..
yeah shame bout ferrari, tho they did well in hungary...
personally im mclaren fan so i want kimi 2 beat alonso
i been watching formula one since the late 80s when the williams owned this shit. i been a ferrari fan since mansell and berger .. alesi was my best driver, but now un questionabley schuey ownz shit, is he as good as the late great ayrton senna?
alonso is hot man the last 2 seasons mans been on Fire!
lol i used to hate anything to do with cars then about 2 years ago one night I couldnt sleep flicked on the formula and now I aint missed a race. Couldnt believe the indy thing pissed me right of. I hear that barracello (cant spell the name) is going to Toyota?
Yeah barrikello(fukk his spelling) has left ferrari, and in his place will come.....
MASSA from Sauber WTF????
anywayz.. apparently he went to BAR!
heard button wants to stay at bar next season but he's supposed to be going back to williams i hear.
hmm, yeh he havin a lot of beef ata mo, but he stayn at BAR 4 da moment
would have but williams is sorta fukked, they lost bmw and all so they got a cosworth engine 4 nxt season, who'll know what will happen 2 em...Originally Posted by ol dirty abbot
i should drive for ferrari
id give schuey a run for his money
Im supportin williams, Mark Webber's tha don
button has the most powerful car in F1 the honda engine is the quickest out of all.Originally Posted by ol dirty abbot
This year i want to see Ferrari back to were they belong and Schumacher with an 8th title, they car looks good this season, but again those bridgestones are haulting the Ferrari advance. It looks to be a good season this year though
yep button has the car, but still complaining a bit about the speed.Originally Posted by ol dirty abbot
raikkonen is just unlucky as usual. i have a feeling hes going 2 ferrai asap.
mclaren are really good, but so inconsistent.
i still say renault will win the constructers and alonso as champ. i thinks its going 2 be tight between..


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This interview took place back in summer of 2010, at the Battle of the Beat Makers competition. Shoutout to Chedo from The Come Up Show.
Boi-1da shares why he didn't listen to his family and friends when they told him to pursue anything but music. He also talks about producing "Not Afraid" for Eminem and why he thinks Eminem is the BEST Rapper ALIVE. He also shared something that not too many people have the confidence to share, Boi-1da tells me why his life started to turn around once he started to read the bible.
The views of our contributors are their own, and not necessarily those of Boi-1da.


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The New York Jets visit the New Orleans Saints in Week 15 of the 2017 NFL season. PFF previews the top player matchups of the game.
PFFELO Ranking: 27
Coverage by: Cyrus Geller
Matchup: New York Jets offense vs. New Orleans Saints defense
- WR Robby Anderson vs. CB Ken Crawley – Both Anderson and Crawley have had solid seasons, as Anderson's overall grade of 81.0 ranks tied for 20th out of 116 qualified receivers, and Crawley's overall grade of 80.7 ranks tied for 33rd out of 118 qualified cornerbacks. Crawley did struggle last week against Atlanta, as he was targeted five times and allowed four receptions for 73 yards and a passer rating of 118.8.
- T Brandon Shell vs. Edge Cameron Jordan – Jordan has had a phenomenal 2017 campaign, as his overall grade of 94.4 is tied with Von Miller for the best in the league among edge defenders. Handling him will be a tall task for Shell, whose pass-blocking efficiency rating of 94.9 is tied for 34th out of 80 qualified offensive tackles. He is responsible for six sacks, which is tied for the eighth most among tackles. Containing Jordan is no easy task, so look for the Jets to send extra resources in his direction.
- WR Jermaine Kearse vs. S Kenny Vaccaro – Kearse is at his best running routes from the slot. He averages 2.08 yards per route run in the slot, which is sixth-best among 63 qualified receivers. He also has the 14th-most receiving yards in the slot at 400 and only two drops on 38 targets. The Saints will likely match up Vaccaro on him for most of the contest, which despite Vaccaro's poor overall grade of 36.7 (last among 88 qualified safeties) could be a very tight battle. Vaccaro ranks 14th out of 53 qualified players in passer rating allowed in the slot at 83.2.
Coverage by: Andrew Fleischer
Matchup: New Orleans Saints offense vs. New York Jets defense
- RB Mark Ingram vs. LB Darron Lee – When looking purely at run snaps, Ingram has slightly out-snapped Alvin Kamara over the past four weeks, which should continue down the stretch. Ingram has 12 runs of 15-plus yards for a breakaway percentage of 37.8 that's fifth among 24 running backs with at least 142 attempts. He's also been excellent as a receiver, as his 1.47 yards per route run is tied for 21st among qualifying running backs. Lee presents an exploitable matchup at linebacker. Lee's gotten a run stop on 8.3 percent of his snaps, a figure that ties him for 26th among 53 qualifying inside linebackers, and he's been an average-level tackler. His 12.8 tackle efficiency rating against the run is 40th among 76 eligible inside linebackers.
- WR Michael Thomas vs. CB Darryl Roberts – Michael Thomas' continued stellar play has earned him an 89.3 overall grade, now fifth among 116 qualifying wide receivers. He still hasn't dropped a pass since Week 4, and his 2.3 drop rate is now third among 32 wide receivers with at least 76 targets this season. Thomas has spent the majority of his snaps as the left wide receiver, so he will line up against cornerback Darryl Roberts, who's spent the majority of his coverage snaps as the right cornerback over the past few games. Roberts has allowed the 10th-most yards per snap in coverage, and he's been targeted regularly, as his 5.6 cover snaps per target ties him for the 12th-most frequently targeted qualifying cornerback.
- QB Drew Brees vs. LB Demario Davis – Drew Brees' last few game performances against some quality pass defenses have lowered his overall grade a bit, but his 85.7 overall grade still stands at sixth among quarterbacks. His 80.2 adjusted completion percentage ranks him No. 1 among qualifying quarterbacks, and his 79.1 completion percentage on throws made in 2.5 seconds or less is the second-highest. On a number of those quick throws to Kamara and Ingram, he'll be challenged by linebacker Davis. The Jets linebacker has allowed a paltry 0.71 yards per snap in coverage, the third-best mark among 49 inside linebackers with at least 242 snaps in coverage. He's also played 10.6 snaps for every reception he's allowed, 16th most among the same qualified inside linebackers.


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The Leica Family Tree (Leica Stammbaum), that was purchased by the Leica Store Manchester last year, is currently being auctioned off at Christie's in London:
"A history of the Leica camera comprising 107 of the principal models, showing the history of the marque from pre-production models, the screw-fit Leica series, M-series, R-series, to digital models, from c1923 to 2006, mounted as a family tree by model and date of production, on a custom-built display unit, formerly part of the Leica Sölms factory museum."
The estimated selling price is listed at GBP 350,000 - GBP 450,000 (USD 456,400 - USD 586,800). The auction will run until 14 September, 2016.
Here is a better/more complete version of the Leica Family Tree - the poster is showing the evolution of Leica cameras from the Ur-Leica in 1913 to the M9-P in 2011 (update: a better resolution can be found here):
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As you know, I have been living in my new home for two weeks now. The amount of work I have ahead of me is enormous and yet it doesn't compare with the joy I get every time I walk into my house.— Patty
Thank you for all your hard work. The process was not smooth, but you sure made it easy. Even my co-workers commented on the red carpet treatment I received from you. I wouldn't hesitate on recommending you to my family and friends and there is no doubt that I will go to you in the future with any real estate issues. It has been a great experience having you as my realtor. I kmow you will be very succesful but still wish you good luck.


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Letter From Pasha Solomonovna NORSHTEIN
Her family originates from Mezha. She managed to survive the siege of Leningrad and currently lives in Israel.
«The correct way to spell my family name is Nordshtein. However, letter "d" was lost due to unskilled village clerks. My father's ancestors came from Gorodok. Their families lived in villages next to Mezha. Father lived in Mezha – a village with fascinating nature, talented and kind-hearted people.
Our family consisted of my grandfather Moisey Abramovich Nordshtein, grandmother Sara Israilevna (Purnezhinskaya), father Zalman Moiseevich and mother Eta Morduhovna Moiseeva, their children Fira, Pasha, Israel.
My grandfather, Moisey Abramovich, had two brothers – Haim (he moved to the USA in the 20's) and Hirsh, who was a lawyer.
Our mother came from Usviaty, Pskovsky region. Her father, Mote Moiseev, was a merchant and sold furs. My mother died while giving birth. One of her sisters, Haya, died with her family in Velizh during the war. The second, Dasha, died during the siege in Leningrad and the third – during evacuation in the Urals. The youngest sister's name was Lena. Brother Aron died before the war. Grandfather died in Mezha in 1934 and was buried in Usviaty.
Before the war several dozen Jewish families lived in Mezha and nearby villages Listyevo, Shariny, Pahomovichi, Zaikovo, Stepanovichi, Potashnya. All of them left these places before the war and we have no idea about their fates. I only remember some family names: Goldberg, Sudakova, Levinson, Barlinsky, Yezersky…
They were different people: bakers, hairdressers, tailors, saddlers, glaziers…
From Mezha's Jews I only remember Israel Markovich Goldberg, who was a pharmacy manager, and his wife Reveka Borisovna, a pharmacist. Their children went to school.»
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What is Confirmation?
Open to all students 6th grade and up, Confirmation is a dedicated 2 year time of study that will give students a chance to explore what it means to be a Lutheran Christian, to ask deep questions of themselves, God, and church leaders, and, in the end, to have an opportunity to confirm their faith in Jesus.
What does a night at Confirmation look like?
We meet from 6:00p.m.-7:30p.m. starting with a light dinner followed by game time. From there, we gather for a time of learning before breaking up into small groups for further learning and discussion.


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Historically, the term "setter" is referenced as a setting dog in "De Canibus Britannicus", a literature that classifies dogs published by John Caius in 1570. However, it was deemed to be incorrect to assume that the dog described in the book pertains to the Irish Setter in particular, as we know it today.
However, records show that Irish huntsmen in the early 1800s were beginning to breed their own sleek, rangy "Red Setters", cross-breeding flushing spaniels, pointers, bloodhounds and other setters. The resulting setters became effective gundogs that could track, point, and retrieve game birds. These dogs were said to be able to move swiftly and gracefully across the flat and wide countryside of the Emerald Isle, earning their right to be a special breed of their own.
Today, Irish Setters are widely known for their energy and efficiency in the bird fields, let alone their graceful gaits and attractive looks. In fact, many of these dogs have become huge winners in show rings all around the world, including the Westminster Kennel Club show.
With their lovable personality, they have also endeared pet owners. These dogs are playful and always willing to please, which makes them one of the best companions to have at home.
Breed Characteristics
As previously mentioned, Irish Setters are some of the most beautiful dog breeds in the world. In general, they have all the qualities that anyone could want from a pet dog or a sporting dog.
Irish Setters typically have a silky, feathered coat that is coupled with red aristocratic hair, which makes them one of the head-turners in the canine world. Like other setter breeds, they are also slightly longer than they are tall, with a top line that tends to incline slowly downward from shoulder to tail. They have a long and well-defined head, with an equally chiselled occiput and stop, long muzzle, dark black or brown nose, and teeth meeting in a scissors or level bite. They have generally brown, wide-set eyes that are shaped like an almond and pendant ears that are long with long, silky hair.
The Irish Setter temperament is generally described as care free, happy go lucky, frolicsome, clownish, but demonstrative, flighty, and impulsive. Though these dogs are generally lively, they can also be destructively handful especially during their adolescent stage. Nonetheless, owners can train them to be obedient and allow them to get enough exercise, which greatly help in instilling good manners.
Social Behaviour
Due to their sociable nature, Irish Setters love being with people and other pets, especially if they start doing it at a young age. In fact, these dogs seek company and will not grow healthy if left alone most of the time. They thrive on relationships with their owners, so they could easily experience boredom and separation anxiety if it does not receive enough attention. Though they bark at strangers and demonstrate protective behaviour at certain times (like other dogs do), they would not prefer being left at home and stand guard.
Health and Grooming
The Irish Setter is relatively a healthy dog breed. However, like all other breeds, it can also experience health issues. The most common conditions that have been noted in Irish Setters are cancer, hip dysplasia, epilepsy, progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), hypothyroidism, entropion, hyperosteodystrophy, osteosarcoma, celiac disease, canine Leukocyte adhesion deficiency (CLAD), and gastric dilatation volvulus (bloating).
When it comes to selecting food for Irish Setters, owners should go for high-quality dog food that is appropriate for their age and level of activity. While table food is all right, it is still best to learn which types of food are safe and harmful to dogs. Remember that food that is not suitable for their digestive system can cause bloating—a condition that can be life threatening. Causes of this condition in dogs are not yet fully understood, so owners need to educate themselves about its symptoms and remedies for the best of their furry friends. To avoid bloating in these dogs, owners should avoid giving them small, multiple meals and prohibit them from having vigorous exercise around mealtimes.
Coat Care
Caring for an Irish Setter's silky coat is huge work. It requires regular combing, brushing, trimming, and clipping to keep it free of mats. The work even becomes bigger with show dogs having more profuse coats. They need more extensive grooming than their field counterparts.
Drying furry dogs up from a good bath, alone, can be a challenge. Nonetheless, you can always use good-quality towels and cloths to make things easier. Products, like the drying robes and coats from Siccaro, will not only lessen the hassle that comes with the task, but also look great on them. Aside from this, these products also provide water repellence and wind protection, which are important in keeping the dog warm and dry while outdoors.
Exercise Needs
As members of the sporting breeds, Irish Setters are very active. This means that they need plenty of exercise to thrive.
Show Dogs
For dogs that are solely bred for shows or for a family pet, fetching, daily walks, and occasional running would suffice to vent their stored energy and keep them lively and happy. Of course, they could also participate in some occasional canine sports, which they need to exercise their mind.
Hunting Dogs
On the other hand, Irish Setters that are bred for hunting are much more athletic. This means that they need more vigorous exercise, such as frisbee, paying ball, hunting practices, and other games where they can put their natural retrieving instincts to work.
Lack of exercise will get hunting dogs bored and make them rumbustious, which they usually express by chewing your valuables, so give the time to be active every day.
Of all the setter breeds, the Irish Setter could be the most trainable. In fact, this breed only needs a little training when it comes to hunting birds.
However, many a setter are easily distracted by sights, sounds, and scents that may excite them during training. So, you should know the techniques to hold their attention throughout each session.
Also, these dogs can be manipulative and stubborn, especially when it comes to household command training. It requires you to be patient, consistent, and calm if you decide to train them on your own.
By taking the right steps and training them at a young age, you can make these dogs develop good habits quickly. Just make sure to teach them proper manners, as bad habits can also be difficult to break in this breed.


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Axe Throwing at Jordan Heights Scout Campsite. It is a sport in which the participant throws an axe at a target. It is an event held in many lumberjack competitions and helps to build hand eye coordination.
Axe throwing is suitable for Cubs and above (8 and up).
All participants have the maturity to take part.
All participants are advised to wear full length trousers.
If a participant is not physically capable of throwing an axe, they will not be able to take part in the session for safety reasons. At Jordan Heights we have 2 types of throwing -Tomahawks and Angels. The Scout Association suggest that parents are informed that their child will be taking part in an axe throwing session so they can make an informed decision about their child taking part.
This is a leader lead activity by a qualified Axe thrower (Warden Spencer Mitchell) A risk assessment is available on request.
We have Axe Angels
We have tomahawks