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If you enjoy doing things on your own, you may want to explore the world of home improvement. Down below are some excellent tips for anyone who loves tackling home improvement projects on their own.
During the summer, make liberal use of fans. Ceiling fans will keep cool air circulating. If you use a combination of ceiling fans and room fans in place of an air conditioner, you can cut down on both your energy usage and your electric bill.
Aluminum tape is a great way to patch cracks along your roof. Simply separate the tape from its backing and adhere the tape to a well cleaned roof, free from any dirt or debris. Your cracks will then be waterproof.
Believe it or not, you can actually fix the bubbles in the old vinyl tiles in your floor. If your old vinyl flooring has a bubble under the surface, slice it open with a sharp utility knife to release trapped air. This will deflate the bubble temporarily. However, you will have to insert some new glue to set the fixed section onto the floor. Stores sell a glue that comes pre-loaded in a syringe just for this type of purpose.
Before you start on any project ask your family or friends for a hand. But try to find this help earlier rather than later. No one wants to come in when everything's a mess to try and help you. Without this help, it may be difficult to finish up in the time you desire.
Always keep safety at the front of your mind when you're completing a home improvement task. Any project you are working on involves some level or risk, so follow instructions for power tools and ask a professional for help if there is something you do not understand. There are also a good number of online tutorials that can assist you with your project.
Chair cushions begin to flatten out over time with heavy use. However, you can breathe new life into those flattened cushions with a a little sunshine. The sun returns the bounce by evaporating moisture that has accumulated in the fill. Be sure to flip over the cushions, and don't just leave them out in the sun because the colors can fade.
You can update your kitchen by simply replacing your kitchen's cabinet knobs. You'll find it easy to install cabinets, and they can really spice up the way your home looks. Replacing your cabinet hardware also gives you an excellent excuse to give your cabinets a thorough cleaning. This process is faster and more thorough when you don't have the knobs and handles in the way. All that's left is to install the new hardware!
Have you considered adding a fresh coat of paint to your garage door? Garage doors often get scratched or dinged, so a fresh coat of paint is a simple solution. Your house looks better overall with a freshly-painted garage door. Why not paint your garage door a different color to create a sharp contrasting effect?
You can turn your house into a home by choosing to use the tips you have just read. You'll be surprised at how much nicer your new improved home is.


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It was back in October, and I freezing my feet off at our summer cottage, struggling to finish the edit on the next Booktown Mystery in order to hand it in on time (and I was a week late) when he called and said, "Would you like an air fryer for Christmas?"
So, my Christmas present was locked in more than two months before Santa's late-night journey.
So last night we wrestled open the box and found the instructions to be sadly lacking. I texted my brother and we went back and forth and I just decided to "wing" my "wings." His instructions didn't match the manual, but I figured as he'd been making chicken wings for at least two months, I'd just take his advice. Earlier in the day, we'd stopped at the grocery store to buy a jar of Boss Sauce (OMG--is it good). And I warmed up some butternut squash (Christmas leftovers) to have with the wings.
OMG -- can you say tasty? And clean up was incredibly easy, too.
So...now I'm ready to scour the Internet to find air fryer recipes because not only it is fast, but boy was what I tried last night TASTY.
Santa was extremely good to me this year, not only with the air fryer, but with books, Orange Pekoe tea (hard to find around here), DVDs, and more. Yes, Santa was very good to me ... and I'm not sure I can pick a favorite present. Maybe you can ...
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- This topic has 16 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 7 months ago by Austin Vinar.
November 15, 2016 at 8:46 pm #19858
Does anyone have any tips or suggestions on orginizing files? As well as input on whether to keep orginals or not.November 15, 2016 at 8:52 pm #19859
ALWAYS keep your originals, unless you have a very good reason not to! I can't really think of any good reason not to, except for saving storage space. (Which is actually not a very good reason either. 🙂 )
I'm afraid I'm not a good example of how to organize files, @JamesStaddon is the one who is the model of perfection in that regard. 🙂
I'm quite sure he recommends organizing by date first, then subject. Something like this:
2016 > November > 2-Hay Ride
2016 > November > 6-Trip to PA State Capitol
2016 > November > 9-Joe's 16th Birthday Party
And so on… I'll let James give you all the detailsNovember 17, 2016 at 7:46 am #19901
I've thought a lot about file organization! I'd be curious what your current system is?
Yes, @buddingphotographer has explained in part how I do it. It should match the needs of each individual person. A good system will efficiently and intuitively incorporate longevity, maintainability, scalability, reliability and availability. A basic outline of my system in presented in Lesson 5.5 of the Foundations of Photography Course, and implementing a system specifically for a photographers' needs is something I'd work with them on inside PRO via the PRO Q&A Forum.
And yes, do keep originals.November 17, 2016 at 12:53 pm #19903
@JamesStaddon, do you mind explaining your method? Although I plan to take the course it will be a while and I don't want to waste any good pictures by improperly storing files. =)
Basically for my method I edit my pictures on my SD card and then name the and move them to my flash drive by category. But I haven't been keeping my originals up until now.
Just for fun, how does a system like this sound:
Name original files on the SD card and then move them to two flash drives(Double-backing), organized by category, and then if I want to use a picture for something I would edit it and put it in a separate place.(Maybe another flash drive or just the computer hard drive.
Thanks for all the imput, I want to get this figured out right before I am 20 years down the road in photography and have a huge mess of pictures on my hands.
The only thing I have against not editing my pictures right away is, for example, yesterday I had to impromptu design a calendar because York photo put on a sale. And yesterday was an extremely busy day with school, drivers ed, and church, but even so I was able to throw a calendar together after lunch. I don't know what I would have done if I would have had to edit all 14 pictures!
Also for showing others my files I don't know what to do about that.
Thanks for all your help!November 21, 2016 at 7:23 am #19938
This is kind of what my plan is for now. Beginning in January, I will get three flashdrives, probably 8GB. Two of them will have my originals, and the other will have my edited ones. I will use a new set of flashdrives every year.
This is still a "rough daft" of a plan though so if you have any revising or edits let me know. =)
Thanks for all the tips @jamesstaddon and @buddingphotographer!November 21, 2016 at 10:09 am #19939
@AustinVinar, I recommend getting your flashdrives online during Black Friday sales. You can keep an eye on flashdrive sales here:
Just don't buy a no-name cheapo brand, stick with Sandisk, or Lexar, or possibly PNY. (In other words, don't buy a pack of 10 colorful ones for $10, they're not worth the price.)
Are you shooting in RAW? If you are, I think you're being a little optimistic to buy only 8 GB drives. 🙂 I would go bigger if you find a good deal on a 16 or 32 GB drive.November 21, 2016 at 10:19 am #19940
I'm shooting JPG. But I only have about 3 GB of photos since March.November 21, 2016 at 11:35 am #19943
Ok, if you're shooting JPG, then you might not exceed 8GB in a year.
Let me warn you though, if you're shooting snowflakes, you are going to accumulate a huge pile of photos fast! I have nearly 20GB of snowflake pictures from last year! (I shoot RAW)November 21, 2016 at 12:03 pm #19944
OK. I would shoot raw but the only raw editor I have is Raw Therapee, and I don't like my taste for it. Plus I rarely see any advantage in the Raw file than the jpeg.November 22, 2016 at 2:15 pm #19946
So, for example, today I took about 30 snowflake pictures,(keepers) would you edit them all or only the ones you wanted to use immediately for posting or other reasons. And if then you wanted use any others, would you edit them when the need arises?
Here's a shot from today just for fun.November 22, 2016 at 2:31 pm #19950
I have taken up to 300 snowflake shots in one day, so I never get them all edited. I imagine that there are still shots that I have never edited, simply because they got lost in the clutter. 🙂 I generally pick a half-dozen or so that are really special, then edit and post them to Nature Friend Magazine. (and show them to my family)
Later on I hope to go through them again, and find some more that are worth editing and sharing.
Nice sharp picture there! Looks like it was already starting to melt… 🙂November 23, 2016 at 5:18 pm #19970
That's exciting to see you catching on to the snowflake photography! That's better than any snowflake shot I have ever taken. 🙂
It's also exciting to see you putting together an organization strategy!
I would recommend you go with portable hard drives. One hard drive that stores your originals and edited files, and a second one (the exact same size) to use as a backup. At your current rate, it would keep you going for years . . . but I have a feeling your current rate will speed up very quickly; the more you learn, the more time you'll spend at it, and thus, the more pictures you'll have. Plus hard drives are harder to lose, and you won't have to be plugging in and unplugging thumbdrives all the time.
As a general rule to keep your pictures findable, never have more than 10-20 folders in a folder! This is why I do the Year > Month > Event strategy. It will be more than 20 years before there's more than 20 folders in My Photos folder, there will never be more than 12 folders in each Year folder (one folder for each month), and I never shoot more than 20 events in one month. For you, based on subject or location, your structure will be different, but you will have to re-arrange every time any one folder grows to more than 20 folders.
- * It sounds like on the hard drive you will want two folders, one for Originals, another for Edited.
* In the Originals folder, I suggest you organize by photoshoot.
* I would rename all photos via batch re-name after moving them into the Originals folder.
* Then, after editing a picture, save it in the Edited folder organized by subject or location.
* Back up your main hard drive every so often….I normally do after I've done a lot of work on it.
Those are a few tips for starters!November 23, 2016 at 6:03 pm #19973
@jamesstaddon, Thank you SOOO much for those tips, that is exactly what I've been searching for. That information is pretty valuble to me as a photographer starting out. It sounds like an excellent system. Thanks!!November 28, 2016 at 6:02 pm #19994
No worries. I'm here to help!November 28, 2016 at 7:15 pm #19995
Would it be advisable to do a year with 16GB flash drives due to budget? =) 1 TB hard drives cost quite a bit.
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Rated G
Studio: Disney
Running Time: 125 minutes (Fantasia), 74 minutes
Retail Price: $69.99
Fantasia- Uncut and Complete Version, Audio Commentary
with Roy Edward Disney, James Levine, John Canemaker and
Scott MacQueen, Edited Commentary with Walt Disney hosted by
John Canemaker, "The Making Of Fantasia" Featurette, THX
Fantasia/2000 - Roy Disney Introduction, Audio
Commentary with Roy Disney, James Levine and Don Ernst,
Audio Commentary with Segment Directors and Art Directors,
"Melody" animated short, "Toot, Whistle, Plunks and Bloom"
animated short, "Fantasia/2000" featurette, Collectible
Booklet, THX Optimode
Fantasia Legacy - Collector's Insert, Deleted
Animations, Featurettes, Introductions, Character Designs,
Visual Designs, Designs, Show Excerpts, Biographies,
Production Progression Demonstrations, Storyboard-to-Film
Comparisons, Abanonded Concepts, Story reels, Original
Endings, Re-release Schedule, Production Photos Trailers, TV
Spots, Kitchen Sink (just kidding... but it only seems that
is missing)
Disc Specs: THX Certified, Multi-Disc Set
Fantasia - 1.33:1 Full Frame (Academy Standard), 5.0
Dolby Digital English, 5.0 DTS English, Chapter Search,
English Subtitles, THX-Certified
Fantasia/2000- 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen, Digital
Transfer, 5.1 Dolby Digital English, 5.1 DTS English, 5.1
Dolby Digital French, English Subtitles, Chapter Search,
Back when I was a wee little lad, for some reason I
absolutley loved "Fantasia". Don't ask me why, just
something about the music and art being blended together
really appealed to me. Of course the film was long and I was
often bored with the live action sequences, but despite
that, and like most people, I was enthralled by the film.
Hell, when I went to Disney World when I was still that wee
little lad, I begged my parents for Mickey gloves to compose
(and all that I was missing was the magical hat).
Anyhow, after much anticipation, Disney finally delivers
one of their best and more superior films on DVD. I have to
simply say, it's really quite a treat and everyone is going
to be pleased with it. The presentation has never been
better, and the supplements on the movie disc are rather
good (but the "Fantasia Legacy" disc will blow you away).
Now, let me tell you about "Fantasia"...
If for some reason you've been at the core of the Earth
for the past sixty years, "Fantasia" was one of Walt
Disney's most ambitious and beloved projects. The idea of
presenting classical music with animation. The animation
you're seeing is supposedly what you'd be imagining if you
were listening to the music in a concert hall (though I have
to say, if "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" wasn't stereotyped so
much with this film, I'd never imagine Mickey Mouse).
"Fantasia" is divided into several musical pieces. Some of
the sequences have plots, others don't at all and are simply
wonderful imagery.
The first sequence in "Fantasia" is "Toccata and Fugue in
D Minor" by Bach. The music is very brisk and with spirit,
and it involves a series of abstract drawings. This is not
my favorite, but I still really enjoy it.
Next up is "The Nutcracker Suite" from Tchaikovsky. This
piece is more memorable, as it features the dancing
mushrooms, the dancing flowers, the whole ice fairies and
whatnot. This one is pretty lengthy, but still very
enjoyable to watch.
Of course, probably the most famous piece in "Fantasia"
and what has gone on to represent it and be Mickey Mouse's
most famous role, is "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Paul
Dukas, as Mickey ignores his master's warning and causes a
bit of trouble with magic. You love it, I love it, so many
love it.
"The Rite Of Spring" by Stravinsky features a nice big
grand dinosaur battle, with some well paced and catchy music
(but isn't all the music in "Fantasia" catchy?). This one is
not my absolute favorite, but it's still pretty cool to
watch and well done.
"The Pastoral Symphony" by Beethoven, one of Fantasia's
more notable scenes (and was supposedly cut decades ago due
to some sort of stereotype), involves a plucky unicorn (as
well as other unicorns) plus other mythical creatures from
the world of Greek mythology. I really like the music (for
you Simpsons fans out there, they use it pretty often), and
I think this animated piece is pretty charming.
Ponchiell's "Dance Of The Hours" has the elegant dancing
animals which is also a pretty popular piece. You got the
vicious crocodiles dancing with the ballerinas, the
ostriches doing ballet as well as the elephants. The music
is very relaxing and it's a nice watch.
Moussorgsky's "Night On Bald Mountain" is that creepy,
dark and grand music which so many horror movies seemed to
use in their trailers. This one is about darkness, with a
devil like monster and his wrath of of evil with ghosts,
torture and fire. This makes Fantasia an interesting mix,
because most of the pieces are lighthearted, while this one
is pretty much the opposite. Change is good though.
Finally, we have "Ave Maria" by Franz Schubert. The music
is really tranquil and quiet, giving a really good sense of
solitude. "Night On Bald Mountain" leads into this one, as
that symbolized darkness and this one symbolizes light and
peace. It puts you in a pretty mellow mood.
And that wraps up the original and forever classic
"Fantasia". It's great to see the film complete and uncut
since the original release, and DVD really preserves it with
much care. It's all pretty bold, but more on that later.
Walt Disney's original idea for "Fantasia" was to expand
on it. Ever time you saw the film, you'd get a new piece.
This idea never really went anywhere sadly, but Walt's
nephew, Roy, still wanted to continue this idea. In the
early 90s, he started to develop "Fantasia Continued" (which
is now known as "Fantasia/2000" of course), a set of new
pieces with one returning classic favorite (That being "The
Sorcerer's Apprentice"). The project was in development
forever, but "Fantasia/2000" finally launched on New Year's
Day 2000 for a four month engagment in IMAX theaters across
the globe (and some began and still are showing after the
summer 2000 theatrical engagment ended). The film on IMAX
was a tremendous success (I saw it on IMAX and I still
believe it is the ONLY TRUE way to expierence the film, it's
a very breathtaking), and it had a limited one month
engagment in regular theaters across the United States. It
wasn't as succesful as the IMAX run, most likely because so
many people already dragged themselves to the closest IMAX
theater near them months before.
"Fantasia/2000" consists of eight segments. Seven are
new, and one is a classic. The film opens with a nice and
pretty short one, which is set to Symphony No. 5 by
Beethoven. It involves these abstract butterflies (which are
basically two triangles) in various colors and chases. It is
very nicely done and a good way to open a good film.
After that, the second segment is Respighi's "Pines of
Rome", which involves a loveable baby whale and other whales
who fly right out of the ocean. The animation on this one is
really breathtaking, it seems like a mix of computer and
regular hand drawn animation. The detail is wonderful in the
animation, and not only "Pines of Rome" is a very good
score, the story is also simple and enjoyable. This is
probably one of my favorite segments of the movie.
Also another favorite is the marvelous "Rhapsody in Blue"
by Gershwin. The animation is inspired by Al Hirschfeld
drawings, and deals with the rich, the poor, the young and
working in depression-era New York. There is a man who
dreams of being a musician, a poor man who yearns for a job
and money, a little girl who wants her parents to stop
bossing her around and a rich man who wants to be a little
bit more free from his wife. But what is best about this
sgement is that each story is interconnected.
Based on Hans Christian Anderson's "The Steadfast Tin
Soldier", comes "Piano Concerto No.2, Allegro, Opus 102".
The plot of this one follows a toy soldier who has a little
adventure while trying to win the love of a toy ballerina
and stop a madman jack-in-the box. The animation in this one
flows nicely and has a classic fairy tale look.
The fifth segment, which I really did enjoy and brought a
smile to my face, but was REALLY short (I wish it could have
been longer) was Saint Sanes "Carnival of the Animales,
Finale" . It's choreographed nicely, and involves a
fun-loving flamingo who plays with a yo-yo, which distracts
and annoys the other flamingos. The animation and color are
really nice, but I wish this one could have been a bit
After that is the classic segment, which has gone on to
symbolize Fantasia and is probably Mickey Mouse's most
famous role. "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Dukas (which is
rightfully introduced by magic gurus Penn and Teller) tells
the classic story of the lazy sorcerer's apprentice, being
Mickey, as he takes his master's hat and has the broom do
work for him. Of course, there are consequences and
Elgar's "Pomp and Circumastance #1, 2, 3, &4", the
famous graduation theme is the topic for a segment involving
Noah's Ark, and Donald and Daisy Duck coordinating the
animals going on board. This also makes for some wacky
comedy, when each think the other is gone for good. Well
animated and light-hearted.
The big finale, "Firebird Suite (1919 Version)" by
Stravinsky is nice and a marvel to look at. I could tell the
ones working on this segment were influenced by the great
animation director Hayao Miyazaki and his film Princess
Mononoke, because the setting and themes were very similar.
It involves the forest and it growing renew and being
destroyed. It was good, but I thought it could have been
better. The animation is fantastic, though.
Before I even saw the movie, I did hear a lot about the
celebrities in the film, who introduce the segments. I felt
this made it even more commercial then it already was. But
it actually wasn't that bad. It wasn't the best, but it was
a lot better then I thought it would turn out to be.
Reactions to the "Fantasia/2000" were mixed. Nearly
everyone compared it to the original, and said that this
"add-on" was more like a sequel. Some critics gave it
lukewarm reviews, others embraced it with much love. The
main complaint though was that people felt the animations
that went with the music lacked what the original "Fantasia"
brought, and how different it was from the first film. I
personally loved the movie and was really impressed, it was
just so unique and well put together. Though I admit it was
a bit different than the original, the passion and feeling
was all there in the movie. I also do admit I slightly
prefer "Fantasia/2000" over the original. Why? Well, I have
to say the pace is much faster, and it does not tend to be
boring. Don't get me wrong, I love the original "Fantasia",
but you have to admit at some points it does move at a slow
Disney has done an excellent job with the transfers for
both "Fantasia" and "Fantasia/2000". Everyone should be
really satisfied with these transfers. So let me analyze,
"Fantasia" is in great condition, probably the best it
has ever looked in sixty years. While the transfer is not
perfect, this THX-certified transfer makes it look pretty
good. You have to realize this film is six decades old, so
this makes it so admirable. The color levels are perfect and
seem exact, however, there is a good amount of dirt
(especially in "The Pastoral Symphony"), blemishes and a
scratch here and there. Still, it's really wonderful and
this is the cleanest I've ever seen it, and probably the
cleanest it'll ever be. The movie is presented in 1.33:1,
the original theatrical ratio.
"Fantasia/2000", on the other hand, is flawless, a true
reference quality disc. Being transfered directly from
digital files, and also THX-Certified, it's truly
breathtaking. Colors and hues are accurate, and I couldn't
find any oversaturation or bleeding. Shadow and black levels
are perfect. Check out "The Pines Of Rome", some of the
shots are mesmerizing, it looks pretty real. There is a
slight complaint though, I noticed some really, really
slight shimmering here and there. However, it's so small and
barley noticable, I won't detract anything at all. The film
is also anamorphic and benefits from the extra resolution
(the aspect ratio is 1.85:1, from when it was in regular
theaters). "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" however, is not
cropped and keeps the original 1.33:1 ratio, however, it is
windowboxed. Great job Disney! Don't forget to use your THX
I was a bit hesitant with this section I admit. I'm sure
Disney did a nice remix for "Fantasia", but usually the
original is always better. The new Dolby Digital and DTS
mixes aren't revolutionary by any merit, but fit the film
surprisngly well. Besides, a film which is based on music
should definently have multiple channel mixes.
Dolby Digital 5.0 and DTS 5.0 are included on "Fantasia".
The mixes are not bad. I really didn't have a preference
from the DTS or Dolby Digital, both sounded really similar,
except the DTS was a bit louder. The lack of a .1 LFE
doesn't really affect how the movie sounds at all, I think
(well, maybe with "Night On Bald Mountain"). The mixes are
pretty clear, and there was hardly any distortion.
Considering how old the movie, fidelty and dynamic range are
lacking, meaning it can't give a true sense of being in a
concert theater. Basically the mixes aren't the best and
isn't that good for home theater reference, but as I said,
it fits the film and wasn't as bad as I expected. A nice,
created mix.
"Fantasia/2000" on the other hand is reference quality
with audio. Boasting a Dolby Digital 5.1 mix and a DTS 5.1
mix, this time around you really do feel like you're trapped
in a concert theater and part of this amazing expierence.
The dynamic range is all over the place, the .1 LFE is made
to good use, and it creates this exciting feeling ("Pines Of
Rome", like the video, is also a great way to show off the
sound mixes). Also check out when Mickey does his intro, the
sounds of him calling are all over the place, giving some
great surround and range. I personally prefer the DTS over
the Dolby Digital, I felt it was a bit more aggressive and
responsive, plus I felt the music had more depth within it.
Still, the Dolby Digital is also very good if you watch the
movie with that track. Either way, you can't go wrong and
you won't be disappointed. A 5.1 Dolby Digital French track
is also included (of course, it's only really for the
Disney has done a great job with the mixes for both
movies, and THX Optimode is included for setting your sound
up for these THX-Certified mixes.
Settle down in your chair, because if you plan to learn
every apsect of the disc sets and my thoughts, it's going to
take awhile. Let's get the show on the road...
I'll start with the original "Fantasia" disc. Even if you
buy this as a stand alone, the features here will provide a
ton of insight on this animated masterpiece. First off and
most notable, "Fantasia" is uncut from the original
theatrical version, that being back in 1940 on the whole
original Roadshow deal. The original intermission is
included, however, I did notice it's not compleltley
restored. Using my video tape from 1991 as a comparison, I
found that some shots are zoomed in, just like on the tape
(they're not supposed to be). I suppose it's not restored
the fullest, but this is the first time since 1940 it's
being shown with a running time of 125 minutes. Many film
buffs and animations fans shall be pleased with this
original cut.
Now, on to the audio commentaries. Two are presented
here. The first one is with Roy E. Disney, conductor James
Levine, animation historian John Canemaker and restoration
expert Scott MacQueen. This is a very good commentary, as
all of them have an incredible amount of passion for the
movie and give their complete insights and thoughts on
"Fantasia". This is one commentary which is definently worth
a listen.
Now the second commentary is edited. Disney calls it
"Rare Archival Interviews with Walt Disney", but it is
indeed a commentary track and a really marvelous one. John
Canemaker hosts it, as Disney has put together interviews
with Walt Disney that span three decades. The track is very
interesting. It's not screen specific, but these interviews
has Disney commenting on the film and the animation pieces.
The audio quality varies, due to how old the interviews are.
Some are distorted and sound crackly and the age is easily
heard, others sound pretty good. I'm glad Disney put this
together and spent the time and effort to do so. You will
gain a TON from this track, so please give it a listen.
Rounding off the disc is a very well put together 50
minute featurette (I consider it a documentary) entitled
"The Making Of Fantasia". Hosted by David Ogden Stiers, the
roots and history behind "Fantasia" are revealed. It's a
good watch with some well put together interviews. It's
worth your time.
A very impressive amount of features for the disc and the
quality is outstanding. Now on to what "Fantasia/2000"
The disc begins with a nice introducting from Roy Disney,
which you shouldn't simply chapter skip over but watch, as
he gives some short insight on this next chapter of the
movie. It can also be accessed from the wonderfully animated
Two commentaries are also on the disc. The first is with
Roy E. Disney, conductor James Levine and producer Don
Ernst. Roy was responsible for bringing "Fantasia/2000" to
life, and this track gives all his insights and passion
about it. James Levine talks more about the music, and Don
Ernst shares his thoughts on production values. Each seem
really motivated and have such strong feelings of pride
toward the movie, which is good.
The next audio commentary is with the Art Directors and
Segment Directors for each piece. So every animation piece
you watch, you can hear what the creative forces had to say
about their shorts. Most are pretty interesting, and if can
get past some of the accents, you'll learn a lot. Though
it's hard to give all their thoughts in a mere few minutes,
they do a great job of doing so.
Two animated shorts are included on the disc (Disney has
been including them with their animated titles as of late,
why not release a set?): "Melody" and "Toot, Whistle, Plunks
and Bloom", which was nominated for an Oscar. They're a good
watch for kids as some musical insight is provided.
Another featurette is included giving more interviews and
some additional information on the movie, plus a special
commemorative booklet explaining each piece and their music,
plus some activities for the kids to do. A nice set of
features for a great, beautiful movie.
Okay, here comes the major blow... "The Fantasia Legacy",
a third disc with an INCREDIBLE amount of insight on both
movies and their making. It's an exclusive disc with "The
Fantasia Anthology" and is really worth it. Even if you
don't care much for extras, I still say you need this BADLY.
Let's get rolling...
First thing when you start up the disc, you get a nice
intro, and then a nicely animated menu with music where you
choose which movie you want to learn about. "Fantasia" on
the left, "Fantasia/2000" on the right. I'll do "Fantasia"
The "Fantasia" menu consists of streaming screens with
clips from each segment. First up all the way on the left is
"Dance Of The Hours". You can watch an introduction with
John Culhane, an animation historian, talking about this
piece. The piece includes concept art, animation footage and
sketch sessions.
An excerpt from "Tricks Of Our Trade:Live-Action Model
Reference" is presented by Walt Disney himself, which shows
animators drawing to a woman doing ballet dancing, and how
it inspires them. A good, short watch. The "Visual
Development" section features three pages of concept art,
the "Character Design" has sketches for the ostriches,
hippos, elephants and alligators, while you can view some
unused and rough animation plus a nice bio on the music
"Toccata and Fugue in D Minor" has an introduction with
Walt Disney plus some commentary by John Culhane. Concept
art is also shown plus some production photos. An "alternate
concept" is presented which is quite a good watch, plus the
"Visual Development" has a whopping 17 pages and there is a
bio about the music in case you want more background.
"The Nutcracker Suite" features an introducton by Disney
animator Frank Thomas, clips from the piece and concept art.
An excerpt from "The Story of the Animated Drawing: Layering
and Painting" gives good insight on the design aspect, as so
does the "Visual Development" and "Character Design"
sections, with pages upon pages of concept art. Rounding it
off is the usual biography about the music.
"The Rite Of Spring" has an intro with John Culhane as he
describes how the piece was used as an inspiration with
"Fantasia/2000". An excerpt from "Tricks Of Our Trade:
Effects Demonsration" is here, as well some interesting
"Visual Development" pictures, "Character Design" stills and
a boy on this musical piece.
"Ave Maria" has a bio about the music, a good five pages
of "Visual Development" and a spiffy intro with John
Canemaker and insight from Frank Thomas and John Culhane,
complete with concept art and some description of the film
and Disney camera stock footage. I should mention Mr. Thomas
had a LOAD of insight in the intros he does.
The classic and beloved "Fantasia" piece, "The Sorcerer's
Apprentice" includes an introduction with John Canemaker and
John Culhane with some clips from the piece. "Deleted
Animation: Mickey With The Broom" is sorta like a pencil
test, and lasts a few seconds, but you see the final product
afterwards. A "Story Reel", complete with the music shows
the storyboards put together and how it was originally
planned. There's some pages about the music itself, and the
usual "Visual Development" and "Character Desgin" sections,
with many pages of concept art and various drawings.
"The Pastoral Symphony" is introduced by John Culhane as
he shares some insight about it. There are a few pages of
"Visual Development" and "Character Design" which I found to
be pretty neat, and rounding it off is a music bio.
"Night On Bald Mountain" has an introduction with John
Canemaker and John Culhane, and features some concept art,
clips from the piece and explanations are given about the
design aspect. An excerpt from "The Plausible Impossible:
Marrying Music and Visuals" is included, plus the usual
pages of "Visual Development", "Character Design" and a
biography on the music itself.
That rounds out the animated segments, but there's still
more. There's a section devoted to the Interstitials,
complete with production photos and some visual development.
An introduction with Roy Disney is included as well as
animation restoration expert Scott MacQueen, plus Leonard
Maltin. This intro is pretty lengthy.
"The Fantasia That Never Was" introduces concepts that
were axed from the final film. The only complete one is
"Claire De Lune", and has been reused into another Disney
project. It's all complete though and quite nice to watch,
and it has a whole visual development section. "The Ride Of
The Valkyries", "The Swan Of Tuonela", "Invitation to the
Dance" and "Adventures in a Permabulator" all have completed
story reels and visual development sections. There are also
three other concepts with just concept art, and they are
"Mosquito", "Flight of the Bumble Bee" and "Baby Ballet".
This whole section features a spiffy introduction by John
Culhane and John Canemaker as they go through each axed
concept briefly but carefully.
"Special Effects Of Fantasia" is a nice featurette of
sorts with interviews. There are some biographies of Walt
Disney, Leopold Stokowski, Deems Taylor, Ben Sharpsteen, Joe
Grant and Duck Huemer, and the Publicity section features
the original 1940 trailer (lots of grain there), the 1990
re-release trailer, pictures from the original Fantasia
program for the Roadshow where it started out, tons of
domestic and international posters, and what I feel is very
interesting and a good read, the "Re-release Schedule" where
it gives all the exhibitions of "Fantasia" and what was cut
from them and how they were edited. Very good for
comparisons. And that rounds out the original Fantasia,
phew! But there's still "Fantasia/2000" to be covered...
The "Fantasia/2000" section is presented just like the
original "Fantasia" section. Animated menus with screens are
presented, and you pick your piece.
The first one I'm covering is "Pines Of Rome". "Creating
Pines Of Rome" is a short featurette with those who worked
on it, and it's interesting to see the development it went
through. The "Visual Development" and "Character Design"
section have a lot of nice sketches. There's also a bio on
the music, and a "Storyboard-To-Film Comparison", where you
see a clip from "Pines Of Rome" and the story reel with it
in split screen. Finally, they're two abanonded concepts,
each presented in story reels. One is an alternate ending,
and the other deals with penguins. You can see why the
penguins one was abanonded, and although the ending was
never fully animated, I do like this one a lot. They're both
set to music as well.
"Pomp and Circumstance Marches 1,2,3 and 4" has the usual
"Visual Development" and "Character Designs", plus a bio on
the music. There's a featurette on it which is enthralling
on how it was created, as well two concepts that were
abandoned. Each is set to music. One is drastically
different from the final product, and is based on the story
of Icarus and the wax wings, with Donald being Icarus. It's
entitled "Icarus Duck". The other one is basically the same
as the finished product, yet it involves a dove helping out,
that one is titled "Noah's Dove".
"Piano Concerto #2, Allegro, Opus 102" features some
great history. This one was supposed to be in the original
Fantasia, but it never saw the light of day. Storyboards by
Bianca Majolie can be viewed in the section that date back
to 1938. There's "Desgin" and "Character Design" sections to
view, as well as a featurette on the creating of this piece.
There's a bio about the music, as well as a "Production
Progression Demonstration", where you use your angle key on
your DVD player to see a clip as it goes from concept,
storyboards, rough and to final animation. Finally, two axed
concepts are presented in story reels, complete with music.
One is an original ending, and the other is an alternate rat
sequence. I'm glad they were cut, and you can see why too.
One of my favorite pieces from "Fantasia/2000" is
"Rhapsody in Blue", and this section offers some great
insight on the creation of it. There's a featurette with
interviews with the animators and Al Hirschfeld himself, who
inspired the design aspect of the piece. The "Inspirations
From Hirschfeld" gallery is excellent, as it pinpoints the
exact pictures that inspired character designs. The "Design"
section has some info on the art direction and the color
keys, plus there is a biography on the music and a lot of
"Character Desgins". "The Stages Of Animation" is introduced
by director Eric Goldberg, and is basically a production
progression demonstration where the controlling is done for
you. Finally, a "Storyboard-To-Film-Comparison".
"Symphony No. 5" has a featurette with interviews from
animators and those who brought it to life, as well as a
"Visual Development" section. A bio about the music is
included, as well as a story reel from June 1998. The "Early
Concepts" section is plentiful, giving story reels and text
introductions about how the piece was originally. There are
four. One from May 1993, one from September 1993, the
September 1993 one done with CGI and a third one (date
unknown). Definently check them out, to show how much change
it went through.
"The Sorcerer's Apprentice" is the same section from the
"Fantasia" part. It includes an introduction with John
Canemaker and John Culhane with some clips from the piece.
"Deleted Animation: Mickey With The Broom" is sorta like a
pencil test, and lasts a few seconds, but you see the final
product afterwards. A "Story Reel", complete with the music
shows the storyboards put together and how it was originally
planned. There's some pages about the music itself, and the
usual "Visual Development" and "Character Desgin" sections,
with many pages of concept art and various drawings. What
would have been nice if they showed how this piece was
restored and cleaned up for "Fantasia/2000", but oh well,
it's fine as it is.
"Firebird Suite - 1919 Version" has a lot of nice
features. There's a featurette with the animators and
director talking about it, as well as a "Design" section,
showing off the visual development and color keys used.
There are three "Character Designs" sections to view ("Elk",
"Sprite" and "Firebird") and a story reel of the piece.
"Effects Animation: Firebird Erruption" is basically a
production progression demo that's controlled for you. The
original ending is complete, yep, it's fully animated.
There's not too much difference from the ending used, but
the part that is changed is slightly rough. There's a bio on
the music, and there is also a "Production Progression
Demonstration", where you can control it.
"Carnival Of The Animals Finale" features an early story
reel from September 1994, a featurette with clips and
interviews with those who created the piece, a "Design"
section, a bio on the music as well as an original ending in
a story reel. The ending is short, but I actually preferred
this one over the one in the final film (but I still enjoyed
the actual ending used), so be sure to give it a spin.
"The Interstitials" section shows how much effort went
into that opening. There's a featurette about the creation,
an early concept story reel, a CGI "Proof Of Concept" test,
design pictures about it, and a section entitled "Mickey
Meets the Maestro". And you thought creating the pieces was
the only tough job about the film!
Rounding off the disc is an "Orchestra Demonstration",
where you can learn a little more about music and show how
each musical section is so important to a piece. So play
around with that, and see how it all comes together. They're
numerous biographies of those involved with the movie, and
finally, two trailers and four TV spots. And that ends the
extra features section. Boy, am I tired...
Whether you love it or hate it, there is no denying
"Fantasia" is one of the most important and inspirational
films of all time. Disney has released this classic on DVD
as well as the excellent next chapter booming with wonderful
presentation and setting a new standard with extra features.
It's amazing how Disney releases two excellent boxed sets in
a single month for two revolutionary animated film series
(the other being "Toy Story"). If you can purchase on DVD
set at all, this is the one to go with. Even if you don't
care for extras, it just shows how much time and effort goes
into something like this, as well as giving a wonderful
history that spans over six decades. Make no mistake, this
set deserves to be in everyone's collection.
Note: I am giving the video and audio perfect fives
even though "Fantasia" is not perfect, Disney has done an
excellent job cleaning the presentation up.
(4.5/5 (both movies), NOT
included in final score)
NOT an average)


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Comparing Scrapping Libraries in Python
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We will review
What This Talk Will Cover
- LXML vs. BeautifulSoup (with numerous pages)
- Scrapy: Why is it so easy to use? How fast can we go?
- What if page is broken?
- Who utilizes xpath and css select for identifying elements and why is it good if X does that?
- How many average function calls the below are using?
- LXML with XPath
- LXML with CSS
- Beautiful Soup
We will compare them with a series of sites evaluating how quickly they can parse pages and how accurately they can find data.
We have used pstats and cProfile to gather the data for time and function calls.
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Broward County Sheriff Calls for 'No Guns' List for 'Mentally Ill' after Ft. Lauderdale Airport Murders
Ignoring the inescapable fact that last Friday's killings at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport happened in a "gun-free zone," Broward County's Democrat Sheriff Scott Israel instead called for increasing the number of people prohibited from firearms ownership, the Sun Sentinel reported Sunday. Israel joins all the gun-grabber groups in calling for further bans, with some characterizing procedures for checking firearms in with baggage on flights as "a gap in the system."
"Airport Carry is legal in 44 states, but Florida will put you in jail," Florida Carry observes about an obvious and actual gap in "non-sterile" areas. While some legislators are working to fix that, opposition from the citizen disarmament lobby makes clear they want law enforcement to be the only ones authorized to have guns. And we can see how that worked out.
"Once again, the cops 'form a perimeter' while a mass murderer goes about his business," frequent Ft. Lauderdale airport visitor Thomas DiLorenzo notes on LewRockwell.com. "There is an armed TSA bureaucrat sitting at a desk where you exit the terminal area and go into baggage claim. He sits about ten paces from the first baggage carousel, where the shootings occurred. Despite this, the news is reporting that the Fort Lauderdale shooter reloaded twice, and then when he ran out of ammo began walking out of the airport, at which point the cops finally emerged from their 'perimeter' and arrested him. But not after he murdered five people and shot eight others without any interference at all by the TSA, state police, or county cops who are always crawling all over the Fort Lauderdale airport like ants at a picnic."
We've seen this phenomenon before, and we've seen courts rule there is no duty to protect citizens, even if armed police are nearby. That case involved two New York City transit officers who, rather than intervene to stop a slasher's stabbing attack, "locked themselves in a motorman's car only a few feet from … the attack."
"Something has got to change," Sheriff Israel told the Sun Sentinel, ignoring that reality, and leaving what that "something" is unsaid. "Israel didn't know what form the laws should take, but said people diagnosed with mental-health issues, 'should be put on some type of list that it's mandatory that they not come in possession of firearms.'"
That's right out of the "something must be done" playbook, and that opens the door to "anything goes." Which, of course, is the plan.
"A person suffering from mental illness, in my opinion, should not be able to buy, possess or carry a handgun or a rifle, any type of firearm. Convicted felons — same. People who are put on no-fly lists — the same. We shouldn't be selling them weapons and allowing them to carry weapons.
"We need to take guns out of the hands of people that are suffering from mental illness," he elaborated, adding confiscation into the mix.
What the sheriff is doing is casting a wide net in which everyone can potentially be caught up to deal with the evil deeds of someone who had reportedly given authorities numerous opportunities to see they were dealing with someone who was a danger to others. He's also establishing himself as a rights-infringing oath-breaker instead of an Oath Keeper.
An inescapable truth is, when you create "prohibited persons" lists, a lot of people who shouldn't be on them end up there anyway. And getting off can be next to impossible for those who don't possess the savvy, persistence and wherewithal to fight a "false positive."
Another is that anyone who can't be trusted with a gun can't be trusted without a custodian. And that should only be determined with full due process, with all the equivalent protections of a jury trial, as opposed to what's often called "adjudication" by list-compiling LEOs and government attorneys, judges, bureaucrats or "mental health professionals" who allow professional considerations and personal biases to affect their rulings.


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No. You might have come across some online classes that use custom built tools to teach you coding. The biggest problem with something like this is that it's not what you'll be using on the job.
This comes from the belief that you need to be prepared to do real coding work for a large company. Even if your goal is to learn how to code for your own benefit, don't you want to follow the same coding practices used by big companies?
Instead of learning a custom environment and then only being able to do things inside that environment, you'll learn common and well established ways to code. These methods are used by big companies for a reason. They work.


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The practices throughout Lancashire and Cumbria have had to cope with unprecedented widespread disruption as they were subject to the cyber-attack.
Even those practices that did not have any computers disabled by the virus were forced to shut down their computer systems as a precaution and could not communicate with the rest of the NHS.
We just wanted to place on record the tremendous effort that practices have put in to maintain services to patients and get systems up and running as quickly as possible. It is also a tribute to many staff in CCGs and IT Support Units in pulling all the stops out to minimise the disruption and get computers and systems back in action again.
The LMC is here to offer support to practices in the aftermath of this attack and to consider the impact that this may have on your routine work. If you feel that special consideration is required on your ability to cope with the backlog of work, whether it is patient demand or QOF / Enhanced service work please let us know.


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Happy Sugar Life Episode 4: Getting more dangerous
Published on August 5, 2018
This week's episode set up another crazy person for next week, but it also seemed to hint that people were starting to investigate Satou more closely. That should make the happy sugar life a lot more fun, right? I'm having the hardest time reading where this show is going, and I think that this makes the experience more enjoyable.
Based on how distorted this guy's world view was, I was honestly expecting him to become another supporting character. But what actually happened was a lot darker than I would have expected. I thought that this was a happy show...
The fact that Taiyou survives this encounter and see Satou with Shio seems pretty interesting. I'm pretty sure that he's still destined to die when Satou finds out what he knows. However, I think it would be kind of interesting if he developed a more symbiotic relationship with Satou. For example, he could agree not to tell anyone about Shio if Satou allows him to see Shio periodically. I'm guessing that it would creep Shio out, though, so that might not be a good option.
For some reason, I don't want Satou's aunt to be the one in the murder bag. I think it's a bit too simple for things to go that way. Maybe I'm asking for too much.
Shio is lying to Satou? Cool.
It looks like people are starting to get very curious about Satou's home life. That should make things complicated.
This was a pretty good misdirection. The series suddenly focused on the other co-worker, so I assumed that she would be the crazy one. Instead, it was the other background character with fewer lines.


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Caring Soul Leaves Generous Gift for Others
Larry Daley's license plate may have read BOPREY, standing for 'birds of prey,' but he was nothing like the fierce hunters he so admired. The life-long Cazenovia resident is remembered for being friendly, caring and nurturing to both animals and his fellow man. Now, Larry's generosity will be living on beyond his lifetime to benefit students from his alma mater,Read more


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|Post# 395830   7/30/2018 at 18:31 (704 days old) by Seijun (Portland, OR)
Does anyone know when this Oster Kitchen Center might have been made and whether or not it is any good? Right now I have been using an early 80s Sunbeam Mixmaster.
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|Post# 395833 , Reply# 1   7/30/2018 at 18:49 (704 days old) by fan-of-fans (USA)
I'd say early to mid 80s probably. As far as I know, they're good machines. Lots of attachments such as blender, grinder, food processor, etc.
I just saw one with lots of attachments at yard sale last weekend. I've also seen versions that had electronic controls as well from the 80s and 90s.
As for your Mixmaster, it's probably just as good as a Kitchen Center.
|Post# 395842 , Reply# 2   7/30/2018 at 21:25 (704 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin)
I had one years ago. It was a great blender. Plenty of power.
However as a mixer I didn't like it. Even on the lowest speed for mixing it would sling what ever you were mixing all over the place. It was like setting the Mix Master on medium speed.
|Post# 395845 , Reply# 3   7/30/2018 at 22:23 (704 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)
|Post# 395851 , Reply# 4   7/31/2018 at 00:43 (704 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)
These all-in one kitchen machines need a hardware store of parts,attachmensts and often inconvenient to use.And those that show up at thrift shops have missing parts.Somewhere I read the gears in the mixer attachment on these Sunbeam machines stripped and broke gears when you tried to knead dough with it.I would take the Sunbeam mixer if all you need to do is mix.
|Post# 395869 , Reply# 5   7/31/2018 at 14:18 (703 days old) by kenkart ()
Almost every one they made, I like them BUT, DO NOT use them to knead bread, the mixer head has plastic gears in it and they WILL strip, the electronic ones do run slower at low speeds so they are a little more versatile
|Post# 396113 , Reply# 6   8/3/2018 at 12:12 (700 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)
|Post# 396152 , Reply# 7   8/3/2018 at 21:31 (700 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin)
I too will opt for the Mix Master if a Kitchenaid isn't available. Like both of those machines.
|Post# 396164 , Reply# 8   8/4/2018 at 01:56 (700 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)
I have both a Mixmaster and and Planetary Kenwood based mixers.The Planetary is good for doughs,the Mixmaster works best with batters.
|Post# 396171 , Reply# 9   8/4/2018 at 09:40 (700 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin)
@ tolivac.
I agree with the Mixmaster works best for batters. I find that to be especially true when preparing a boxed angel food cake mix. For what ever reason you get better lift and higher rise of the cake than you do with the Kitchenaid. I haven't tried making an angle food cake from scratch. So I can't say if the end result would be different.
How does the Kenwoood mixer compare to the Kitchenaid? I know Cooks Country prefers the Kitchenaid over the other similar machines.
|Post# 396175 , Reply# 10   8/4/2018 at 11:58 (699 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)
|Post# 396177 , Reply# 11   8/4/2018 at 12:39 (699 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)
each had the Nutone unit. Their only "drawback", they said, was that it was built in.... cannot move it around. But, they're gone and the Nutones are still going. When I renovated my kitchen, I ALMOST got one. (there was a NIB for $50.00) I passed.
I have 2 Sunbeam Mixmasters, a Kitchenaid stand mixer, 2 K Aid hand mixers, and 5 Hoover hand,mixers.
I have 1 Oster blender and 7 Hoover blenders. I think I'm set.
|Post# 396192 , Reply# 12   8/4/2018 at 15:05 (699 days old) by kenkart ()
Hand mixers were really good, I have 2 of them , I don't know who made them for Hoover but they are good
|Post# 396243 , Reply# 13   8/5/2018 at 00:29 (699 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)
I have some KA mixers-just prefer the Viking/Kenwood that I presently have-as I stated before that machine is really a roto-tiller in a bowel.It has a 10A motor!The toughest dough is no match for that machine.The dough would bog down my KA's.Huge amount of ginger snap cookie dough.
Folks have bought the NuTone power units and mounted them in a portable base-then it is a portable kitchen tool.You have to make the base yourself.In one old home book I have a user mounted his in a portable cart that has storage space for the attachments.He liked how he or his wife could move the machine around in their kitchen-and it freed up counter space.
|Post# 396248 , Reply# 14   8/5/2018 at 00:49 (699 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)
|Post# 396282 , Reply# 15   8/5/2018 at 16:13 (698 days old) by kirby519 (Wisconsin)
Apparently you can still buy the units to build-in. I too see the value of installing a machine like that in a movable cart.
I wonder how efficient it is as a mixer? I was looking at the attachments for the unit. Sometimes when you try and multi task you give up some thing in the way of performance.
|Post# 396324 , Reply# 16   8/6/2018 at 14:07 (697 days old) by kenkart ()
I have several of them , and they ARE POWERFUL!!! I have a mid 50s model as well as several newer ones, I have a major which is a bIGGG mixer, I can mix 2 pound cakes at a time.
|Post# 396333 , Reply# 17   8/6/2018 at 16:02 (697 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)
The portable cart with the NuTone built into it has been tempting. One can even purchase carts that are ready made for this purpose! I'm kinda considering getting one of them It would also be good storage for the menagerie of attachments. Although personally the built in part is what appeals to me. If I need/want a mixer running elsewhere, I have those plenty to choose from...
|Post# 396360 , Reply# 18   8/7/2018 at 02:19 (697 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.)
and this one dates to 1981. Most of the illustrations show a white unit or almond. There were a lot of attachments for these.Along with the food processor with the usual blade discs, there was also a mini-blend jar8oz., a salad maker with discharge chute,a meat grinder,sausage maker kit, a coffee grinder, baby food making kit,30oz.blend and store containers,citrus juicer,juice extractor,can opener,ice crusher,power puree n'ricer accessory, bread dough hooks and in later models I think I remember seeing an ice cream maker. Just to name a few!! Billy Clyde
|Post# 396363 , Reply# 19   8/7/2018 at 02:34 (697 days old) by tolivac (Greenville,NC)
I have the Viking-Kenwood 7Qt mixer--this beast has a 10A motor-largest of any mixer I have.It came with a blender jar attachment.You can get the usual hardware store of implements to go with this.Uses more implements than a farm tractor!I would like to get and try a NuTone if I can find one that isn't attached to someones counter.And its attachments.


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Each incoming sophomore in Course 16 and Course 16-ENG is assigned an academic advisor. Your advisor guides you through your educational endeavors throughout your undergraduate years. Advisors do more than approve registration and add/drop forms. Your advisor should be someone you trust and, as the term implies, whom you can approach for advice, not only with academic issues, but also broader issues such as summer internships, job and grad school applications, and personal matters.
Selecting Your Advisor
In June, the AeroAstro Undergraduate Office sends information to entering sophomores to help them select an advisor. Students browse through the advisor profiles listed below, reviewing the professors' research areas, teaching interests, and other information. As we can't guarantee you will get your first choice, decide who will be your first, second, and third choice as a potential advisor. If you wish, you'll be able to change advisors in the future. Students whose advisors are on sabbatical may be reassigned. Please submit the form with your advisor choices by July 22, 2020.
For more information about advising, contact academic programs administrator mas [at] mit.edu (Marie Stuppard).
Current Undergraduate Advisors
Hamsa Balakrishnan
Air traffic control, traffic flow management, airport operations scheduling, hybrid systems
Steven R.H. Barrett
Climate and air quality impacts of aviation; aircraft propulsion and emissions; alternative fuels for aviation and ground transportation...
Luca Carlone
Robotics, machine vision and perception, autonomous air/space/ground vehicles, numerical and distributed optimization, guaranteed inference...
Edward F. Crawley
Dr. Crawley's research has focused on the architecture, design, and decision support and optimization in complex technical systems subject...
David L. Darmofal
Computational fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, probabilistic design, engineering education
Olivier de Weck
Aerospace systems, engineering systems, technology roadmapping and development, multidisciplinary design optimization
Mark Drela
Aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, design methodology, low-order modeling of aeromechanical systems
Edward M. Greitzer
Gas turbine engines, propulsion system-airframe integration, turbomachinery, internal flow and fluid machinery, propulsion, active control...
Carmen Guerra-Garcia
Plasma physics and aerospace applications, multiphysics modeling and experimentation, propulsion, combustion, lightning strike protection
Steven R. Hall
Automatic control, control of helicopter rotors, acoustic control
R. John Hansman
Air transportation, instrumentation, flight safety, aviation meteorology, flight information systems, air traffic control
Wesley L. Harris
Fluid dynamics: unsteady aerodynamics, aeroacoustics; rotorcraft technology; economic incentives: defense systems acquisition, lean...
Daniel E. Hastings
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Jeffrey A. Hoffman
Human space flight operations, space flight technology, human-machine interactions, extravehicular activity, conducting laboratory research...
Jonathan P. How
Navigation and control; design and implementation of distributed robust planning algorithms to coordinate multiple autonomous vehicles in...
Paul A. Lagace
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Nancy Leveson
System safety, organizational safety and safety culture, software engineering, safety of software controlled systems, system engineering...
Richard Linares
Astrodynamics, space situational awareness, satellite guidance and navigation, estimation and controls, optimal control, reinforcement...
Paulo Lozano
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Computational science and engineering, computational statistics. Uncertainty quantification, inverse problems, data assimilation. Energy and...
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Jaime Peraire
Numerical analysis, finite element methods, computational aerodynamics
Raul Radovitzky
Computational Solid Mechanics and Fluid, Structure Interaction, Mechanics of Materials, Multiscale Modeling and Simulation, High-Performance...
Nicholas Roy
Robotics, machine learning, autonomous systems, planning and reasoning, human-computer interaction, micro air vehicles
Julie Shah
Autonomous systems, human-robot collaboration, AI planning and scheduling, interactive robotics for aerospace, medical, and manufacturing.
Zoltán S. Spakovszky
Propulsion and energy conversion, internal flows in fluid machinery, compressor aerodynamics and stability, micro-fluidics and rotordynamics...
Qiqi Wang
Engineering design of chaotic dynamical systems, unsteady aerodynamics and turbulence, numerical methods for exascale computation, design...
Brian L. Wardle
Nano-engineered composites, composite and layered materials; hybrid nanocomposite systems; MEMS power devices and energy harvesting...
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Labor is urging the Coalition to boost the Newstart payment after the Government bowed to public pressure to lift the income of almost 700,000 aged pensioners by changing the deeming rate. Source: The Guardian.
Following the announcement on Sunday to lower the deeming rates used to calculate pension income, the shadow treasurer, Jim Chalmers, said the Coalition needed to shift its focus to the "inadequate" Newstart benefit.
The call comes as the Australian Council of Social Service launched a "raise the rate" campaign to lobby MPs to immediately lift the single rate of Newstart, youth allowance and other related payments by at least $75 per week.
"The ball is in the Government's court, and we call on the Government to take into account the well-founded and well-motivated concerns which have been raised by a number of groups now about Newstart and its inadequacy," Mr Chalmers said.
"We call on them to respond in good faith and in good time to these concerns, which have been rightly and understandably raised for some time now, including by the Labor party."
While declining to nominate a dollar figure for the proposed increase, Mr Chalmers said the Government needed to take up Labor's pre-election pledge for a review into the Newstart payment, given action was needed "right now".
The Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, said the Government was focused on helping people into jobs but acknowledged people were "doing it tough".
"I am very conscious of the struggle that many people have when they are living off welfare," Mr Frydenberg said. "Our focus for the people on Newstart is helping to create the environment where they get a job, because that is the best thing you can do for someone who is on Newstart, helping them into the workforce."
He said that more than 90 per cent of people on Newstart received support from another benefit, such as a parenting payment or rent assistance, and two-thirds of people on the payment found a job within 12 months.
Labor says Coalition must take action on Newstart 'right now' after pensioner boost (The Guardian)
Seniors join call for rise in Newstart (The Australian)
'Stressful, heartbreaking' Newstart payment needs raise, welfare advocates plead (10 Daily)


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Aug 3, 2019
Adam, Joe, Jonathan, and a new friend discuss rumors of a leaked dongle seemingly confirming at least one Samsung Galaxy Note will not have a headphone jack. That sucks - we discuss. The best midrange phone on the market right now goes under the microscope with first-time podcast guest Ryan Thomas-Shaw. Google dropped more official info on the Pixel 4. Joe tells us all about Android Auto's update. Plus we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 - Samsung's new power tablet.
Tech We Like: AmazonBasics Large Extended Gaming Computer Mouse Pad
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Recorded August 1, 2019
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1:20 - Here's the Galaxy Note 10 headphone dongle Samsung fans will surely love to use
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Xiaomi Mi 9T review: Probably the best mid-ranger right
31:45 - Google surprises us again with more confirmed Pixel 4 details
44:25 - This is the new Android Auto
56:00 - App Matters Doom and Doom 2
59:50 - Hands-on: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is really great and really expensive
The Android Authority podcast is:
Adam Doud - @DeadTechnology
Jonathan Feist - @JFeist1 / @DroneRushcom
Joe Hindy - @ThatJoeHindy
Special guest appearance by:
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Recognizing Young Children Living with Birth Defects
Jan 05, 2015
By: Coleen A. Boyle, PhD, MSHyg
Did you know that birth defects affect one in every 33 babies born in the United States? Those aren't just numbers—they represent real babies and families.
Elley was born with spina bifida, a birth defect of the spinal cord. She relies on a wheelchair to move around. Her mom, Maryanne, says, "Yes, heads turn when a wheelchair rolls into a room, but she uses that attention to force people to talk to her. She is a social butterfly!"
Elley's family encourages her to do everything that anyone her age can do. Maryanne says, "We have to make alterations here and there to maneuver her around, but we try to treat her as normal as possible and not make her feel as if she is a burden in any way! We take family vacations and get her out of the house as much as possible. She loves to go to church, and we try to include her in all the activities with her age group She is extremely brave and although she has times of anxiety about the unknowns that may be facing her, she presses on with a courageous heart."
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), babies with birth defects who survive their first year of life can have lifelong challenges, such as problems with physical movement, learning, and speech. We know that early intervention is vital to improving the health for these babies.
Elley's story underscores CDC's National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD)'s work to identify causes of birth defects, find opportunities to prevent them, and improve the health of those living with birth defects. NCBDDD's mission is to promote the health of babies, children, and adults and enhance their potential for full, productive living.
Take a moment to learn more about how you can support a child and family living with a birth defect as well as steps that you can take to prevent birth defects if you are thinking of getting pregnant in the near future.
Coleen Boyle serves as Director of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) at the CDC.


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More than a dozen pedestrians, including a toddler, have been injured with four fighting for life in hospital after a car 'deliberately' crashed into rush hour crowds in the heart of Melbourne.
A white Suzuki SUV with p-plates, driven by 32-year-old man of Afghan descent, who The Herald Sun have identified as Saeed Noori, crashed into a large group of commuters and shoppers at the corner of Melbourne's busy Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street at 4.41pm on Thursday.
The 32-year-old lone wolf driver was known to police and was arrested at the scene.
The driver, who is an Australian citizen, is under police guard at hospital with shoulder and hand injuries.
Victoria Police said the driver has a history of drug use, criminal history with a minor assault in 2010 and is on a mental health plan.
A second 24-year-old man, who had a bag of three knives, was arrested but police believe he had no link to the incident.
'Clarity on the second offender that is in custody, it has not yet been determined whether he was involved, and it is quite probable he was not,' Acting Commissioner Shane Patton said.
The 24-year-old man was seen filming the rampage.
The crash injured 19 people, including the driver and an off duty police officer and four people are in a critical condition while a four-year-old boy was left with serious head injuries but is in a stable condition.
A 25-year-old man, 40-year-old man, 43-year-old man, 45-year-old man, 83-year-old man, two 25-year-old women, 30-year-old woman, 35-year-old woman, 47-year-old woman and a 58-year-old woman were some of the victims injured in the rampage, according to police.
Another three men and two women were injured but their ages are unknown.
Victoria Police believe the incident has no link to terror-related attacks.
'We do not have any evidence to a connection with terrorism,' Acting Commissioner Patton said.
'At this stage we believe it is a deliberate act, however we do not know the motivation.'
Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews said Thursday night the 'horrific act' was targeted against 'innocent bystanders'.
'What occurred on Flinders Street this afternoon was an act of evil and an act of cowardice,' Mr Andrews said.
'At a time of the year when so many families are celebrating the end of they year, doing their Christmas shopping … we have seen a horrific act.'


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After 18 month's research, marking out finally starts. It's really pretty exciting—but also rather frightening. I know what I want but have I been able to communicate that to the architect and builders?
Then excavating the foundations with a large digger. Concrete pump Amazing quantities of soil and clay appear and pile up. These are spread out over the rest of what was once garden. All the ducts are put in place—all the foul water drains, the duct for the air for the stove and those for bringing in water and electricity. These are all brought up from underneath and will be sealed. Holes in the walls of the house itself must be avoided as they are likely to compromise air-tightness.
The concrete pump appears and unfolds itself in a "war of the worlds" manner arcing high over the trees. Concrete lorries arrive one after another, empty their loads into the hopper at the back of the concrete pump while, at the other end, the hose is guided along the trenches, partly by hand but mainly by radio controlled joystick .
Building an eco-house of any sort is an altruistic endeavour. In other words, it's going to cost you more than it would if you just built a house to modern standards. (See separate section for this discussion – eventually!)


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One of the great musical and dramatic moments of 1776, is a scene at a time when all the various political issues and all the wheeling-and-dealing are up in the air. The musical's central character John Adams is alone on stage and he poses the question (to his fellow-politicians, to his fellow-citizens, to future generations, to God, and to anyone who would listen) "Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
For any person of faith, whatever the faith, this pair of questions is the central religious question: "Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
And the two questions go hand-in-hand. Even though the writer Kurt Vonnegut once had a character in one of his novels who was the founder of a religious sect called The Church of the Utterly Indifferent God, very few people would want to worship a god whom they believed was "utterly indifferent".
Therefore, in today's Gospel lesson, when the disciples woke Jesus up, during a wild storm on the lake while they were all in a small fishing boat, and they said, "Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?", they were asking Jesus the single most profound religious question of all: "Don't you care?"
"Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
In many ways, the second part of the question is the primary question. I believe a god who doesn't care is worse than no god at all. There would be very few people wanting to sign up to become part of The Church of the Utterly Indifferent God, … and rightly so.
"Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
At one extreme of the faith spectrum are those who worship a god so remote as to be totally removed from the concerns of our human life in any shape or form, a god who is completed uninterested in the welfare of people.
At the other extreme of the faith spectrum are those who worship a god who's a bit of a bully, a god who will send people off to be fuel for an eternal BBQ just for getting their theology wrong (just as some politicians will deliberately mistreat vulnerable people to get cheap votes from the underbelly of the electorate).
In each of these images of God, is a sense of an "Utterly Indifferent" god who, when asked "Don't you care?", will blithely answer "Not really."
For many people out there in our wider community, the prevalence of these two images of God is a principal reason for their disbelief in any god, in any form.
"Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
All major faiths worship the God who cares about human well-being. As Christians in particular, we worship a Jesus-shaped God, God who took human form to demonstrate the divine compassion.
"Is anybody there? Does anybody care?"
The answer of the Gospel is "Yes!


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Dodgeball is a game in which players on two teams try to throw balls at each other while avoiding being hit themselves.
YOU HAVE 10 MINUTES! The air horn sounds. The dodgeballs are lined up in the center of the field. You race to get one, but are cautious of the other players so you are not hit by one of the balls from them, which will take you out of the game. The last person standing wins the game ! ! !
How to Play
Ages 7+ At the beginning of a dodgeball game, the balls are lined up on the central dividing line. The referee blows the start whistle and players then simultaneously rush towards the center line and try to grab one of the dodgeballs. When a player has been hit by a dodgeball and no one catches it before it becomes "dead", that player has been eliminated and must move to his team's designated sideline area. To regain entrance to the game, a teammate must catch a thrown ball. Players re-enter in the order they were out. The game is over when no opponents are left, or when the ten minutes have elapsed. Here, the last person standing wins ! ! ! If the game has a winner before the 10 minutes has elapsed, a second game will begin.
What is it Like?
Skill LEVEL
Full Session – Available via POP and POP Jr.
Includes unlimited games for 4 up to hours!
1 Game – $8
2 Game Pack – $14
3 Game Pack – $20
All games are 10 minutes long.
Equipment Required
The only equipment needed is the dodgeballs. They are all included in this sport.
Dodgeball Hours
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- Tuesday – Appointment only
- Wed and Thurs – Open 6pm to 10pm
- Friday – Open 4pm to 12am
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Dan Ghita
Country Of Origin: Romania
Degree: BBA Management, 2018
Managing Director, Velo Holidays
Why did you choose to study at LUMS?
The primary reason for choosing to study at LUMS was the quality and renown the Management School had in the UK and globally! It was of most importance to be employable and ready to tackle the work environment. With the practical structure of LUMS courses, great career advice and support and the flexibility to focus on the subjects you are mostly interested in, LUMS stood out from my array of choices.
What was the best thing about your course?
The BBA Management has stood out to me due to the flexibility and quality of peers as well as teachers. There was a high level of effort and quality that was noticeable when compared with other degrees. Furthermore, having the possibility to do a year abroad and a placement year and specialise in a certain topic for the last academic year, showed that I could tailor the degree to my liking rather than graduating with a generic one.
Did you do a project, placement, study abroad? What did this involve and what did you gain?
I had a wonderful placement experience at IBM in London working in the Software Sales division. Day to day activities would vary from meeting and negotiating with clients to scoping the market for new clients and participating in networking events. The placement year was a great way to get into the working environment, establish your independence and understand what area you would like to work in when you finish your degree. I would strongly recommend any LUMS student to undertake a placement year!
Describe your time at LUMS in three words:
Networking, Employability, Innovation.
Which parts of your Lancaster experience were the best preparation for your job?
Having a holistic experience made a big difference to being prepared for starting my company. Lancaster University offers the possibility to be part of clubs and societies, work part-time and participate in activities that will improve your knowledge and readiness for the work environment. For me personally, the practical modules in entrepreneurship were the biggest help in starting my own business!
What impact has your Lancaster experience had on your career?
Lancaster University has clearly jump-started my career as a business owner! I have working relationships from the networking opportunities that took place here. Furthermore, teachers, lecturers and staff gave me a hand with promoting and validating the business idea. I am confident I am on the right track now and fully enjoy what I do!


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It's typical to ignore the true effect of our own actions. Whether we unintentionally offend a friend, buy the high-fat yummy choice at the market, or accept the offer to have one more beverage at the party, sometimes it's tough to see what's in our own best interest. We treasure the flexibility of our mind and body, appreciating how we consciously bounce back after actions that are not too mindful. Life can be pretty forgiving of our choices.
Contrast this very human situation with a dog's life, with behavior which is set and locked by what you allow him to do. Obviously, dogs are unlike humans in that they cannot consciously decide to improve how they act. Dogs only learn the behavior we teach and model for them. We always get the behavior in our dogs that we reinforce with our actions, both good and bad
Dogs Can Change and Adapt
Dogs actually have the capacity to change and adapt to our instruction faster than most owners expect, with a surprising aptitude for learning to improve the way they act. What's required to get your dog up to their potential begins with leading your dog toward the positive image you have in your mind of their best behavior. Once you can begin to envision your dog behaving better you're taking action to build a better relationship.
But the little things you allow your dog to get away with have a direct parallel to actions you give yourself permission to keep doing even though you know those actions need to change. So the not-so-simple part to seeing change in your dog is to envision taking action to change the choices in your personal life that work against what you want to achieve with your dog
The Basics of Good Dog Behavior
One thing is for certain, we are all in relationship with one another on this big blue planet. Playing well with others is always the result of a socialization process that teaches us to act and live in appropriate ways with family and community. For your dog, it's the same deal. Taking action to teach your dog the basics of good behaviour must be consistent with an awareness of how your personal actions are supporting the new relationship you're working to build.
Your dog is always ready and willing to learn to be the best dog in the neighborhood. Are you ready to lead him in that direction?