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Yes, Hi. How are you? Big Annoucement….
The Thomas Society is coming back.
All of it. The Atties. Culture commentary. Stupid Church crap. Stupid atheist crap. Crap in general.
You know, all the stuff we do so well……..
The Thomas Society-Redux??
Hey Thomasites,
I just got a guest blogging invitation over at Huffington Post. It's possible it will result in more. if it does, I might move The Thomas Society over there….what say you?
The End……
Well, two months ago, I had these big plans for The Thomas Society blog and it's revamp. They were good plans. Solid Plans. Amazing plans.
But, circumstances have moved faster than I ever could have imagined. The Faithful has been getting out into the world, slowly and surely. The starred review in the Library Journal caused a huge explosion in December. Along with that, I started writing for TAPS Paranormal magazine on the Horror genre and the need for critical thought.
But, believe it or not, things have gotten even bigger. I have just written a screenplay for a major Hollywood film. I can't give any details as of yet, but trust me, it's gonna be huge. Second, I also have some Hollywood producers seriously discussing making The Faithful into a movie. And, as you can guess, I'm writing the screenplay as we speak.
Finally, a new magazine called Intrepid Magazine has asked me to be one of their contributing writers. This is a very interesting magazine. It's going to have articles on politics, science, culture, religion, paranormal, you name it. My area will be culture/religion as you might guess. The first issue comes out March 1st and I have an article in that issue called "Dialogue, Not Debate". I'll also have a blog on the website that will basically take the place of my presence here.
Why do this? Well, there are a number of reasons. First, I feel like The Thomas Society has served it's time. If it ever comes back, it will be in an entirely different way. Second, I'll be honest, money. The Intrepid gig could turn into paying thing in the long run as we gain subscribers and advertisers. Let's face it, writing isn't exactly a well paying profession. And, the little St. Thomas' have to eat
I have loved The Thomas Society blog. We have had some great discussion. I'll leave the blog up for anyone who wants to research any discussion we have had here. Be assured that the principles we tried to embody will live on….
Remember, Thomasites….question everything…..
Problems with the Scientific Method….
Here is an article that appeared in the New Yorker.
Interesting Quote:
It's better to receive than to give…..
My favorite Christmas special is the Charlie Brown Christmas special. I really can't think of a more perfect Christmas cartoon. First, you have the Peanut characters, which are a part of the best comic strip ever. You have Charlie Brown trying to figure out the meaning of Christmas. Linus' speech always brings to tear to my eyes.
Still, I can't help but wonder about Charlie Brown's crusade. You get the sense from him that he feels he is a bit more "righteous" than everyone else. He thinks that he is superior to his dog and his friends because he wants to find the "true meaning" of Christmas.
This is why Linus' speech is so brilliant. Linus doesn't rebuke his friends for their celebrating of Christmas nor does he rebuke Charlie Brown for his questions. Instead, he tells the simple story of God's wildly extravegent gift of His only Son, born in a manger. God gave wildly, truly and magnificently. As he tells this story, essentially he is redefining Charlie Brown's legalism and his friends rampant materialism. Linus tell us celebrate, by all means, but celebrate with gratitude and grace.
I have many friends who have returned gifts from their parents. When I ask why, they always tell me, "Oh, it's too expensive and doesn't fit with the simple part of our lifestyle. We want to teach out kids that Christmas is about Jesus and simple living. We don't want to consume."
I have often wondered what their parents think when they come to the house and don't see the gift they gave in love.
It makes me realize how even good intentions lead to a wrong view about Christmas. I'm not saying we should encourage rampant materialism or unrestrained consumption. What I am saying is that we learn the gift of receiving. We need to learn to celebrate a little more, especially in these troubling times. Too often, we let our scruples take over grace towards other people. There are many times in my own life where I have hurt people because of my own blatant self righteousness when it comes to gifts.
In those times, I have to remind myself how wildly unrestrained God was when he gave me His Son. God never hold back from giving. I also know how difficult is for me to accept that gift. I try to negotiate it. I try to make palatable to my pride. Then I remember, it's not possible. I'll never deserve such a gift. It's been freely given. All I have to do is accept it.I need to learn to celebrate with food, gifts and family to express my gratitude towards God for His unending love.
So, this Christmas, I challenge everyone to be gracious and accept the gifts people give to you. Don't be a self righteous kill joy by lecturing people about how their money could have been spent instead of spending it on your sorry behind. Get over yourself. If you want to give of yourself and things at Christmas, then please, do so, I think its great. Just remember what Jesus said about giving in secret.
Accept the gifts. Learn to receive from others. Don't be smug and love the smell….well, if you watch South Park, you get the idea…
Introducing Another Editor…..
Hey Everyone,
Here is another one of our editors for The Thomas Society, Mike Brownstein. He is an atheist and will take over our atheist Mondays. He will have complete control over that day. Cheers!
Mike is currently a graduate student (MA) in political science at Purdue University, and holds a BA (2010) from Purdue as well. Mike grew up Jewish, and began to question his faith near the end of his time in high school. Soon after arriving to college he continued to question his faith, and came to the conclusion that he was an atheist. Mike is also the secretary for the Purdue Society of Non-Theists, a club for non-theist students under the umbrella of the Secular Student Alliance. Mike loves professional ice hockey (Go Blue Jackets!), disc golf, pop culture, debates, and playing video games. Mike also writes about professional ice hockey, religion, and politics on the blog "Politics and Pucks" (http://politicsandpucks.blogspot.com)
Announcing The first Two Editors of The Thomas Society….
The man who is Wednesday Dr. Matthew Jordan, Academics
Matthew is a native of Hudson, Ohio, and a philosophy professor at Auburn University's Montgomery (Alabama) campus, where he has taught since May 2010. He holds degrees in philosophy from Ohio University (B.A. '99), Talbot School of Theology (M.A. '03), and The Ohio State University (Ph.D. '09). His teaching and research generally focus on religious and moral questions, and his scholarly work has appeared in The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy, Philo, and Religious Studies. Matt has been happily married to his wife Jen, with whom he has five children, since 1999. He serves on the ethics committee at Baptist Medical Center South, coaches pee-wee basketball, and loves Cleveland sports, single malt scotch, and C. S. Lewis. He also likes to cook.
The Man Who is Thursday (and Abbot of The Thomas Society), Jonathan Weyer, Culture
Jonathan is part gypsy, having lived in six states. He is the staff director for the CCO in the state of Ohio. He has a BA in history from Covenant College and a Masters of Divinity (with honors) from Covenant Theological Seminary. His first novel, The Faithful has been published to critical acclaim and is currently shopping a book about his time hanging out with atheists. Jonathan is also a editorial contributor to TAPS paranormal magazine on religious issues and the paranormal. His work with the atheists won a multicultural award from The Ohio State University in 2008. He loves St. Louis sports teams, the Buckeyes, Coen Brother films and Stephen King. Jonathan lives in Columbus, Ohio with wife, three kids and a crazy cat.


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This wedding is just beyond! The colors, the location, the photography! All perfection!
so basically, the goal for our wedding was to have it be a celebration of everyone who was there. and, instead of having it just about the love between brian and myself, it was about celebrating the love that was shared between us, and between our families and friends.
the venet sculpture at art omi called arcs in disorder inspired the ceremony. we wanted it to be intimate and personal so we had the guest circle around us and there was moment of the ceremony where we passed the rings around the circles.
my favorite memory… it's so difficult. the entire ceremony itself with all the moving readings from my mom and from friends and family as well as our vows — it was more beautiful than we ever could have imagined!
and then afterwards, the slight sun showers and the double rainbows that came out later in the evening were absolutely unreal!!!! the only time brian and i had seen double rainbows was the day he proposed to me in panama… and the double rainbows were two circles in the sky! (the picture is attached).
diy projects: everything was diy! the colored picture frames (etsy), the flowers (my bridesmaids and family friends did the bouquets), the wedding dress! (it was bought then i embellished it), the shoe clips (etsy), the table cards, the table numbers, the dessert tray tags, all of it!
as for advice, i'd say this: don't feel like you have to do your wedding in the traditional manner. the more you make it your own, the more you will be able to feel like yourself and the more you'll be able to enjoy each and every second of it!


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Amazing Spider-Man # 640, Page 19. 2010.
Ink on Marvel board (with digital color), 11 × 17.25″.
Sometimes reference can actually impede the process, as in this page from One Moment in Time. I liked the bottom panel Spidey in my layout much better than what I ended up penciling and inking. In the end, it works just fine, I just prefer the former. I also took a photo for Spidey's left hand in the top panel. I always have trouble with that angle, mainly because that's the side I can't see.
In addition to my own photo reference, I used my trusty Google Street View to find a suitable setting in Forest Hills. Don't be shocked if you find yourself driving through Queens and see that exact neighborhood.
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I was looking through lists of "Top Baby Registry Items" recently and found myself saying over and over, "I wouldn't want that," or "Wow, I'm glad no one gave me that." Not that I don't appreciate gifts of any variety, but I'd hate for people to waste their money on things I'll never use.
My friends that parent similarly have discussed how they don't always like baby showers being thrown for them because then they're faced with the dilemma of having tons of things they don't want and will never use.
So, I decided that there needed to be a list of top registry items for the natural or Attachment Parenting mom. Of course, some of these items are great for moms who parent differently as well.
#1. Diapers!
Almost every single baby wears diapers ... well, unless you plan on practicing elimination communication. The natural/AP mom may go to go the cloth route. In that case, the Cloth Diaper System Sampler ($78.99 from thanksmama) that has eight different cloth diapers, in all different styles, so she can figure out what she likes best. If the mom-to-be doesn't know what kind of diapers she plans to use, buy her an Amazon.com or Diapers.com gift card.
If she does know what she wants, buy her some, or make a diaper cake. While you're at it, grab a wet bag ($10.99 for a 2-pack on Amazon) for her to put the dirty diapers in, too.
#2. A jar of cold-pressed coconut oil.
Think I'm crazy? I'm not! (Okay, well not when it comes to this.) Coconut oil is often more effective to treat diaper rash than any cream out there; it also doubles as a body lotion for the entire family -- all WITHOUT being toxic. It feels oily for a second, but within a couple minutes, it's totally absorbed.
#3. A nursing pillow.
A Boppy pillow ($34.70 at Amazon) or a My Brest Friend pillow ($29 on Amazon) are amazing for breastfeeding moms. Once the baby's bigger and she's got the hang of nursing, they still get tons of use for other things, making them a great gift. Buy her a spare cover too, for when baby pukes, poops, or pees (the Three Gross P-Words) all over it.
#4. A sling or wrap.
Go for a Moby Wrap ($39 at Amazon), Sleepy Wrap ($39.95 at Amazon), Cuddly Wrap ($84 at Amazon) (all almost exactly the same thing), a Mei Tei ($79 at Amazon), or an Ergo ($105 at Amazon). Or maybe that Amazon gift card to at least help offset the cost. Ouch.
#5. Non-toxic baby soap.
Look into something like California Baby Starter Tote ($25.65 at 6pm) or Dr. Bronner's Baby Super Mild Liquid Castile Organic Soap ($3.08 at purespadirect). Generally speaking, if it's in the organic aisle, it's usually okay, but run it through the cosmetics database first just to be sure.
#6. Soft-bottomed baby shoes.
Robeez ($13.20 at 6pm) and Pedipeds ($19 at 6pm) are some of the leaders in soft-infant shoes (though the latter can be too stiff for brand-new, wobbly walkers). Buy them bigger, since babies don't need shoes until they can walk anyway.
#7. Baby clothes.
No matter how you parent, the baby needs clothes (unless there's some weird movement I'm not aware of). And let's face it, clothes are the most fun thing to buy anyway, right?
#8. Glass bottles.
Dr. Brown's glass bottles ($18.19 for the gift set at Amazon.com), with the long nipple, are actually considered to be less confusing to breastfed babies, and still require the baby to work to eat. However, do not buy bottles unless you know the mom is going to go back to work or plans on pumping or bottle-feeding.
#9. Gentle parenting books.
Pretty much anything by Dr. Sears is going to be a safe bet, such as The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know From Birth to Age Two ($8.78 on Amazon). The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding ($2 at textbooks.com) is a great breastfeeding guide, and so is The Nursing Mother's Companion ($6 on Amazon).
#10. Amber teething necklace.
Amber is a natural resin, and the effects of the resin when warmed against the skin are said to be analgesic -- that is, a natural numbing agent or pain killer. Natural mommies often put amber necklaces on teething babies to help them deal with the pain. The ones from Inspired By Finn are fantastic, and there's a knot between each bead so that if it breaks, you don't have beads spill everywhere.
#11. Washable breast pads.
The disposable ones often feel really crinkly and icky, and are wasteful. Grab her some washable cloth breast pads ($6.99 for a 6-pack on Amazon), or even the Milk Saver breastpads ($25.95 at mymilkies.com) that save that leaked milk in a way that you can actually use it.
#12. High-quality, non-toxic toys.
Every baby needs things to play with, and they need to be safe. Check out the Vulli brand teethers, like Sophie the Giraffe ($16.95 at Amazon). The absolutely adorable Dandelion Pink Organic Toy Baby Doll ($13.99 on Amazon) would be great for a little baby girl, and these Wooden Animal Nesting Blocks ($16.99 on Amazon) are just adorable.
#13. A nursing cover.
Not all moms want one, but most first-time, new breastfeeders will feel more comfortable learning how to latch on in public with a nursing cover. Ones with a plastic piece that holds the collar stiff are a must, so the mom can actually see what she's doing. Tip: Sign up for the mailing list at UdderCovers and you'll soon get a code for a free nursing cover -- you just pay shipping. For a tiny bit more, you can get the gift set, which has washable nursing pads and a bracelet to help keep track of which side you nursed on last.
#14. Nipple ointment.
As you're getting used to breastfeeding, sometimes it can hurt. Even when you're seasoned, sometimes you can get sore. I used to get chapped and bleed when I'd go from my humid home to my parents' house in arid Colorado. Most people know about Lansinoh Breast Creme ($9.99 at Target), but there's also Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter ($12.82 on Amazon).
#15. A BPA-free water bottle.
To keep up your milk supply, nursing moms need to stay hydrated. Buy the mom a BPA-free, reusable water bottle, like the CamelBak bottles on Amazon for $15, or the beautiful 13-ounce eco-friendly bottles with gorgeous designs for $16 at Earth Lust (I want one of those for myself!).
Natural and AP moms, is there something else you would have loved to have gotten as a gift?
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Child Therapist
Lori Radner, Psy.D, L.P.
Licensed Psychologist
In 48331 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Are you not sure why your child is not learning? Are they unmotivated or seem to be not performing to the best of their potential? Your child may have an undiagnosed learning disorder. Neuropsychological testing is the best avenue to discover why your child may not be performing well in school. The sooner parents can find out what is interfering with their child's learning, the sooner the child can have opportunities to improve academic performance.
Child Therapist
Elizabeth Talbot, L.P.C., L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W.
Liz Grazioli-Talbot
In 48309 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Children often times need to express their feelings through a concrete methodology, so that they can release what is going on inside of them. Through play therapy, a child can address the many emotions and help identify them, so that the release of negative emotions do not cause them undo stress. Parents are wise to address the issues early on, so that the child can function as their true self. My guidance, through the process of child therapy, can help parents become skilled in communicating with their young child, so that attachment to parents has a solid foundation.
Child Therapist
Ellen Craine, JD, LMSW, ACSW
Divorce and Family Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, & SW
In 48334 - Nearby to Pontiac.
My approach to counseling with children is to work collaboratively with the parents. counseling with children is part of a family systems approach. Children do not develop struggles in a vacuum so working with the parents and the rest of the family as needed is of added benefit to the child in therapy, regardless of the age of the minor child involved. Therapy may be weekly or every other week, as needed and determined when we develop the treatment plan.
Child Therapist
Marshall Maldaver, Ph.D, LP
Licensed Psychologist
In 48328 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Children need a solid, constant source of care. Therapy can help the child express their emotions and deal with any disorder(s) they may have. It also brings the issues to the attention of the parents so they can better deal with the situation and make more time for their child. If you are not able to help, a therapist can be very effective at finding out what is troubling your child and help them deal with their emotions.
Child Therapist
Brian Shaffer, CPBS, GC-C, FT
Grief Counselor & Thanatologist
In 48099 - Nearby to Pontiac.
All people are spiritual. Spirituality is different for all of us, but it is the common or central starting point for all of us when we face the tougher side of life. It is no different for children. Children are also very spiritual. Through their interesting viewpoints and their endless questions spark us to struggle, search and even connect. Children are profoundly spiritual and we need to listen to them. In their own way children often grasp things much faster and precisely than adults do and can give us much comfort and care. In working with children my approach is to explore their understanding of grief and spirituality. The spiritual markers on grief's journeys, "typical" expression....
Child Therapist
Donna Major, LMSW, BCD
Donna Major
In 48084 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Are your children/teens displaying behaviors that may be of concern to you? Have you been "stuck" with a situation that you are struggling to overcome? Is your child struggling with anxiety, depression, school problems, or emotional issues due to the loss of a loved one, cyber-bullying, trauma or divorce? I have worked in Education K-12, for 15 years helping parents and their children overcome many difficulties in life and improve academic success.
Child Therapist
Melanie Schwartz, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, Owner Viewpoint Psychology & Wellness
In 48390 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Sometimes the child themselves will ask to see a therapist and the parent is contacting us on behalf of their request. Occasionally, parents are expecting an increase in stress in the child's environment such as an upcoming family illness, death, blending of a family, or divorce and the parents want to prepare the child to cope appropriately. Additionally, at times other service providers have made a recommendation to the parents, such as teachers, physicians, coaches, or other family members to seek out treatment for their child. Whatever the reason, we understand that this can be a difficult and anxiety provoking process for the family and child.
Child Therapist
Stephanie Sachs, LPC
Licensened Psychotherapist
In 48009 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Do you have young children you are worried about? Are you seeing mood, personality, and behavior, changes in your child? Are you going through a divorce or in early recovery from a divorce? Is your child struggling socially? Academically? Young children often lack the insight, or capacity, to understand their stressful circumstances, and so it is common to be able to observe their stress, such as acting out, or acting in (withdrawing into the self, as with depression and social anxiety). Therapy can help you to understand where your child is at developmentally, what the major tasks are at that age, and how and why your child may be struggling right now, and how you can help, now. Don't wait.
Child Therapist
Richard Kneip, PhD
Great Lakes Psychology Group
In 48098 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Great Lakes Psychology Group offers counseling to children and their parents for a wide variety of emotional, behavioral, and academic problems. And while children can and do benefit from counseling, they are not equipped in the same way as adults to talk, reflect, and problem-solve as they often lack the insight, awareness, and vocabularies necessary to take full advantage of psychotherapy. Therapists have at their disposal a host of methods developed to meet the unique counseling needs of children, perhaps foremost among them being play therapy. Play therapy is used because it reaches all kinds of children despite their differences.
Child Therapist
Franklin Sollars, and Associates
Licensed Psychologist
In 48326 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Children often express their experiences and feelings through play, and this becomes an important tool for learning about themselves and others. Children often express and resolve inner conflicts through their play. The therapist helps the child to express and understand the world through play activities - sometimes acting out conflicts and feelings, then interpreting (as appropriate to age) how a similar issue or feeling is present in the child's life.
Child Therapist
Chad Allee, LMSW, LPC
In 48075 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Our time together is an opportunity to explore strengths, weaknesses, challenges, and desires. Together, we will work to process aspects of your life that may be causing discomfort, frustration, anxiety, depression, or even simply an overall feeling of being overwhelmed. With time and commitment, we can restore a sense of balance and personal confidence, even though it may feel like life is giving you the opposite. My hope for you is that you find security and optimism knowing that we each have the power from within to make each day a better day.
Child Therapist
Kim Snyder, MS, LPC, NCC, TMH
In 48154 - Nearby to Pontiac.
I counsel children as young as 6 years old. We play games, or drawing on the whiteboard to begin developing a therapeutic relationship. Everyone needs to be comfortable with their counselor before they can begin to open up. Children are no exception. When children do begin to open up, most are asking when they can come back. Developing a relationship takes a little longer with children than with adults, but it's well worth the slight delay.
Child Therapist
Janet Donahue, LPC, CCTP, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, EMDR Practitioner
In 48038 - Nearby to Pontiac.
Working with children takes special skills and distinctively different training and approaches. I utilize play, art, and movement therapy extensively to help children find their voice and work through their struggles. It also requires working with parents or guardians to support them when they are not in session. Some times we work separately, other times together. Let's have a session together to discuss your concerns regarding your child. I see children ages 7 and older.
Child Therapist
Thomas Bruno, LLP
Specialist in Clinical Pyschology
In 48314 - Nearby to Pontiac.
On occasion, I do see young children of clients that I counsel. These sessions are usually with the parent or parents present. This is when I have them draw a picture of their house and tell where their room is. If a child is upset about something happening in his/her life, they may act out in anger. Allowing the child or children to express their feelings without penalty is important. However, if it is a deeper problem that cannot be fixed within a few sessions, I refer them to someone who specializes in young children.
You have found the top therapists in Pontiac, MI who specialize in helping children.
Thank you for visiting our Michigan page of licensed child psychologists and child therapists in Pontiac, Michigan who are trained and experienced in helping children and youth. Working with children requires a different skillset from other types of therapy and here you will find therapists who are skilled, patient and experienced. Please note that while all therapists here work with children, not all may be a registered psychologist. You can easily verify this on each profile. Reach out to a child therapist or child psychologist in Pontiac today, our contact forms are "open" 24/7.
Pontiac is located in Oakland County, Michigan. It has a land area of 19.97 square miles and a water area of 0.31 square miles.  The population of Pontiac is 59,917 people with 23,566 households and a median annual income of $28,505. .
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Committing to weekly sessions of therapy without insurance coverage or low cost options is very challenging for most people in Pontiac. If this applies to you, please contact your counselor and ask about sliding scale options or inquire about insurance coverage. The good news is that there are options available to you to establish an effective relationship with a great therapist in Pontiac. Your well being and health are important enough to make the best possible effort for. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Pontiac public health department.


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Today is the day for new ballet triple: Ballo della regina / Live Fire Exercise / Danse à Grande Vitesse. We've pulled together some facts, figures, interviews, and backstage footage, to help you gen up on these three extraordinary works. One of which is a world premiere (Live Fire Exercise), one a Company first (Ballo), and the last a much loved Company favourite (DGV).
Ballo della regina / Live Fire Exercise / Danse à Grande Vitesse. Tickets: £40.80 - £3.10
Ballo della regina:
A perfect curtain raiser for this fast-paced ballet night. Balanchine's bubbly and brilliant reimagining of Verdi's forgotten ballet score from Don Carlo. It's full of joie de vivre, fun and fiendishly difficult footwork.
READ: an interview with Balanchine's muse Merrill Ashley with rehearsal pictures, and read our Discover page with essential facts and figures
WATCH: a film of Merrill Ashley discussing Ballo and rehearsing The Royal Ballet's dancers for it.
Live Fire Exercise:
Wayne McGregor's latest new work for The Royal Ballet, a collaboration with the visual artist John Gerrard, a creator of 'real-time virtual worlds'.
READ: Our Discover page, with facts, figures, and an extended interview with McGregor and Gerrard. They discuss Michael Tippett's music, inspiration from Frederick Ashton, the distant African land of Djoubuti, and the origin of the term 'live fire exercise'.
WATCH: A slideshow with audio detailing the visual inspiration for this new ballet.
Dance à grande vitesse:
Christopher Wheeldon's witty choreographic response to Michael Nyman's 1993 MGV (Musique à Grand Vitesse - High-Speed Music), commissioned for the inauguration of the French high speed train, the TGV, on its first North-European line.
READ: Our Discover page with all the facts and figures
WATCH: A film of Christopher Wheeldon and the designer Jean-Marc Puissant discussing the DGV/TGV/MGV family tree.
Bonus Audio
Have a listen to some of the recent coverage this remarkable triple has been getting:
BBC Radio 4 Front Row - approx 12.50 mins in. Wayne McGregor talks to Mark Lawson about his new ballet Live Fire Exercise
BBC Radio 3 In Tune - approx 31.40 mins in, interview with Michael Nyman who composed the music for DGV: Danse a grande vitesse.
BBC Radio 3 In Tune - approx 1:06.15 mins in, Merrill Ashley talks about Ballo della Regina:
Ballo della regina / Live Fire Exercise / Danse à Grande Vitesse. Tickets: £40.80 - £3.10


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When Google announced it was testing drone delivery service it was likely a surprise -- Google did all its testing in Australia, not the United States. Other companies are expected to do the same, according to reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration has rules about using "unmanned aerial vehicles" meaning that each tech company would need approval from the FAA and test only at a government run test site, according to Forbes.This is likely the reason that Google decided to do its testing in Australia, and likely where other tech companies will go, too.
Amazon was faced with the same predicament and asked the FAA for permission and waited months, according to the Forbes piece. Amazon wrote about the wait:
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We have been limited to conducting R&D flights indoors or in other countries. Of course, Amazon would prefer to keep the focus, jobs, and investment of this important research and development initiative in the United States by conducting private research and development operations outdoors near Seattle.
In short, why wait for months when you can take your company out to the Australian outback, or the Swiss alps or Argentine pampas? Of course, those tech companies will be taking their drones and their new jobs there, too.


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001. I haven't really talked about it much but Amsterdam was lovely last weekend! But it was ridiculously cold and had such a nice chilled atmosphere, not seedy or weird like how you'd imagine it to be. It really isnt as ~ladz on tour~ Of course there were Ladz and the obvious single men going to see hookers. But it was just really nice and laid back. Even took a casual stroll into the Red Light District by accident, was pretty hilarious. Was also this really weird parade with Santa in it and all these elves in medieval dress on rollerskates giving out biscuits! Slightly odd but was still good! Drank so much coffee and ate too many frites and waffles!
002. Tomorrow I'm speaking at Handpicked Media Gets Social, It should be really good, informative social media style conference. My train is stressing me out as its telling me online its going to cost £118 when I normally pay £42, so fingers crossed its the normal price when I go to the station tomorrow or there will be tears! Kidding, I'll just have to go a bit later in the day. The hashtag is #HPMsocial if you wanted to follow it throughout the day! I'll be tweeting stuff about it during the day that might help bloggers. And no its not sponsored tweets and I'm not being paid to talk. Social Media is something I'm genuinely interested in and what I hope to end up working in one day! Implementing social media properly can be the difference to having a successful blog or brand.
003. I need to see Breaking Dawn. I dont love Twilight and I dont hate it, I do like it quite a bit (secretly!) and dislike that I've not seen it yet. Was thinking of going to go today on my own, I've been to the cinema on my own a few times before and it doesnt bother me. I'm just a bit iffy about seeing Twilight alone! I dont wanna look like some Twi-hard sobbing in the corner!
004. Rediscovered my old favourite lipstick, Barry M Peachy Pink 147. Had a little lipstick clear out today to sanitize them (germaphobe, much?) and found it lurking at the back. Barry M is a brand I hardly use anymore after it slipping off the general blogging radar (apart from those awful crackle and foil nailpolishes, vom!) However I forgot how much I liked the lipstick, might buy a few more colours from Boots this week! I noticed they had a new colour online called Pale Nude which reminds me of MAC Shy Girl, will have to investigate!


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WASHINGTON - Alcohol beverages could soon carry nutritional labels like those on food — but only if the producers want to put them there.
The Treasury Department, which regulates alcohol, said this week that beer, wine and spirits companies can place labels on packages that include serving size, servings per container, calories, carbohydrates, protein and fat per serving. Such labels have never before been approved.
Alcohol companies won't be required to use the labels because they are voluntary. The decision is a temporary, first step while the Alcohol and Tobacco Trade and Tax Bureau continues to consider final rules on alcohol labels. Rules proposed in 2007 would have made labels mandatory but the agency never made the rules final.


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Okay… I got a tip from Auzara of ChickGM about this great site: Loot Rank for WoW. All I have to say is… Thank you.. 🙂
I spent some time perusing the gear. Making changes to my "ranking" of stats and then made a wishlist for my Boomkin. You can see that below.. Some of this might change since if I get all of the +spellhit stuff, I go over the hitcap. I don't even need to gem up for +spellhit with this stuff.. 😀
Shroud of the Lore`nial – 100 Badges (Shat)
Antlers of Malorne – T4 Helm
Brooch of Unquenchable Fury – Moroes (For extra hit)?
Adornment of Stolen Souls – Prince (have, but is crit+)
Pauldrons of Tribal Fury – 60 Badges (Shat)
Ruby Drape of the Mysticant – Prince
Armwraps of the Kaldorei Protector – 35 Badges (Shat)
Barbed Gloves of the Sage – 75 Badges (IoQD) [Have T4 Gloves, might keep]
Starfire Waistband – 60 Badges (Shat)
Corrupted Soulcloth Pantaloons – 100 Badges (Shat) or
Crystalwind Leggings (more spirit, less crit) – 100 Badges (Shat)
Boots of Incantations – 75 Badges (Shat) or
Moon-walkers – 75 Badges (Shat)
replacing Boots of Blasphemy
Fused Nethergon Band – Badges (Shat)
The Lightning Capacitor – Illhoof or
Icon of the Silver Crescent – 41 Badges (Shat) or
Timbal's Focusing Crystal – Delrissa (MrT)
Scryer's Blade of Focus – OMG! 150 Badges (IoQD) or
Nathrezim Mindblade – Prince
Talisman of Nightbane – Nightbane or
Fetish of the Primal Gods – 35 Badges (Shat)


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Winter's often-arctic temperatures don't inspire long walks or afternoons in the park with the dog. Like us, our canine pals spend more time indoors, which—because they're biological creatures who shed and are prone to the occasional gastrointestinal indiscretion—creates more potential "clean-up ops" for us. Here are some quick tips for dealing with the inevitable.
•Fur on the furniture? Use a piece of terry cloth to brush it to one spot, then pick it up; a slightly dampened sponge or rubber gloves also work well as picker-uppers.
•For stains, stock up on white vinegar or commercial stain- and odor-neutralizing products; those with enzymes or "oxy" in the name work best. Keep some old white or light-colored cotton towels or white paper towels at hand.
•Accidents on carpeting require immediate attention. For fresh urine, blot the spot, apply a pet stain/odor remover spray or a vinegar solution (1/3 cup vinegar to 2/3 cup water), blot again and repeat as needed. For upchuck, remove residue and blot with cotton towels. Apply a detergent solution (1/4 teaspoon clear dishwashing detergent mixed with 1 cup water) and blot well. Rinse with plain water, blot and allow to dry. Whatever method you choose, test it out first on an inconspicuous spot, and try not to soak the carpet.
•Place a throw rug on your dog's favorite resting place to keep the carpet clean, and check out the grime- and water-trapper varieties for the door. Tracked in mud should be scraped up (or allowed to dry and vacuumed up) and any stains treated ASAP.


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Women's World Cup XC #5
Margarita Fullana (Mt Dew-Specialized) won a two up sprint today with Gunn-Rita Dahle (DBS) to take the fifth round of the cross country women's World Cup in Plymouth, England. World Cup leader Alison Sydor (Volvo-Cannondale) was third. Fullana becomes the first double race winner of the year. Fullana and Dahle got away on the first lap and basically rode together for the entire race. Sydor stayed in third all race, 15 seconds down after the first lap, nearly a minute after the second, 1:10 after the third lap and 2:05 by the end of the 4 lap race. Paola Pezzo (Gary Fisher-Saab) was with Sydor for the first lap, then faded badly; to 12th at the end of the second, and then dropping out. Swiss rider barbara Blatter (Scott-One Life) moved up to fourth, before being caught be a hard charging Annabella Stropparo (Volvo-Cannondale) in the last lap. Chrissy Redden (Ritchey-Yahoo!) started out well, but dropped to 15th by the end of the first lap, eventually finishing 16th, just behind Lesley Tomlinson (RLX Polo Sport). Melanie Dorion (Ford-Devinci) was 19th, and Melanie McQuaid (GM-Rocky Mountain) did not finish. Conditions were excellent - sunny and clear - with more than 7,000 spectators in attendance. Sydor continues to hold the World Cup overall lead, over Dahle and Alison Dunlap (GT), with Redden 8th in the standings and Tomlinson 15th.
Sydor - "I am very tired at this point. I'm just ready to go home for a while and recharge my batteries."
Fullana - "I felt that I was under no pressure, just to ride my best."
Dahle - "I felt good, my ribs (broken in Spain) did not hurt during the race. Fullana just had the edge in the sprint."
Full results and standings to follow.
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Impact Resistance of Composite Arrows
A manufacturer of archery supplies recently asked for assistance in configuration of an impact system to test various arrow shafts made from composite materials. The shaft of an arrow is the long thin portion that makes up the major portion of an arrow, and that connects all the parts of the arrow together. Arrows with composite shafts have a range of uses from 3-D to bow hunting. Premiere competition aluminum/carbon, or A/C/E, arrows are used primarily by Olympic-style shooters who routinely shoot at distances up to 90 meters. Arrows made with these shafts have an advantage, both in hunting and target situations because of durability. To have the same durability a comparable aluminum arrow, would need to have a much larger diameter shaft which would result in a heavier arrow. The composite shaft arrow has the advantage of flying faster. Of particular interest was how these shafts would react to an impact delivered in a 3 point bend configuration.
Our solution for this application is a CEAST 9310; coupled with a custom support fixture, anti-rebound device, instrumented tup, Charpy tup insert, DAS and Visual Impact software.
For more details about the equipment used in this test configuration please refer to the documents available in the links below.
CEAST Data Acquisition and Analysis
The new CEAST DAS 64K is a state-of-the-art Data Acquisition System designed for impact testing instruments. Compatible with the full range of CEAST impact testing systems, including pendulum type machines (CEAST 9000 Series) and drop towers (CEAST 9300 Series), it's the key for instrumented impact testing. The DAS 64K also enables the data collection from instrumented tups or hammers on older models and non-CEAST impact machines.
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CEAST 9300 Series
Impact resistance is one of the most important properties for component designers to consider, as well as the most difficult to quantify. Impact resistance is a critical measure of service life and more importantly these days, it involves the perplexing problem of product safety and liability. With the combined experience of Dynatup® and CEAST, Instron® has more than 80 years experience in designing impact testing systems to simulate real-life impact conditions.
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Accessories for CEAST Impact Systems
Accessories for CEAST Drop Tower and Pendulum Impact Testers.
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UPDATE: courtesy of a blackpanther: "They are making the "male" tournaments open for all, while still having the female-only tournaments to promote women's gaming." https://www.facebook.com/IeSFederation/…
This is some straight up nonsense. From the PC Gamer article:
Here's the tournament list, from the organisation's Facebook event page:
- Male Competition: Dota 2, Starcraft 2, Hearthstone, Ultra Street Fighter IV
- Female Competition: Starcraft 2, Tekken Tag Tournament 2
It's an absurd division. Seemingly it tells us that Ultra Street Fighter IV is for boys, and Tekken Tag Tournament is for girls; that women aren't meant to play Dota 2 or Hearthstone; and that while both men and women
play Starcraft 2, they damn well better not do it together.
Of course, that's not what the IeSF are saying. Their reasoning is far more insidious than that. In a reply to a Facebook comment asking why men and women had been divided, the IeSF responded with the following:
"The decision to divide male and female competitions was made in accordance with international sports authorities, as part of our effort to promote e-Sports as a legitimate sports."
I'll let Jaina express my emotions:


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The main floor of Health Check was abuzz last week.
The main floor of Health Check was abuzz last week.
Computers ablaze, keyboards clacking, phone headsets to ears, the company was wired to hospitals across the country from its home base on County 386 in Overstreet.
That activity reflected the recent months for one of the county�s largest private employers, which has overseen expansion to Oxford, MS while continuing to grow its local workforce.
Following its announcement late last year that it was expanding to Mississippi, in large part, president and CEO Carol Kelley said, due to the unavailability of infrastructure to meet technology needs and frustration with apathy from local public officials, the company found �willing ears.�
�Not only did we have willing ears, but we had actual assistance from several Gulf County and state officials who expressed the desire to help us expand and grow right here,� said Susan Thiel, senior vice president and nursing office for the company.
�Their desire to keep a local success story here was evident by the interest that was generated in helping us remain a viable employer of local talent.�
The result has been a rousing success for Health Check.
The expansion to Oxford has been completed, but the Gulf County corporate headquarters continue to be the hub of operations nationwide.
Health Check added five new positions locally last month, padding the county workforce to 50, and is actively pursuing growth with looming job fairs such as one at Haney Vocational in the coming weeks.
The company provides a $6 million annual economic impact to the county.
�We are here and we are not going anywhere,� Thiel said. �I think some people misinterpreted our expansion announcement as meaning we were leaving Gulf County. That is not true. The expansion to Oxford has been done, but we are here to stay.
�We are also going to continue to grow our call center here.�
Assistance has come from several county commissioners as well as the Gulf County Economic Development Alliance, Inc., and president Guerry Magidson who are assisting with pursuing state technology grants aimed at small business growth and development.
Fairpoint Communications is also on the ground at Health Check, assisting with updating and expanding broadband and other technology upgrades, putting new fiber optic cable to meet current demands but also future growth.
State grant dollars, it is hoped, will help offset some of the costs of those technology upgrades and the enhancement of infrastructure.
The company is technology-driven, the corporate offices linked to 23 hospitals � as well as the Oxford facility � around the country to provide auditing services.
In short strokes, Health Check is the financial bulwark for hospitals, assuring that after billing the hospital is receiving all appropriate reimbursement from insurance companies.
�From here we are in hospitals across the country,� Thiel said. �We are what you would call a revenue recovery company for hospitals.�
At the call center, insurance companies are contacted regarding final bills and payments.
The auditing arm combs through reams of hospital bills and spread sheets, analyzing any shortfalls in insurance reimbursement.
The company must operate under strict guidelines which mirror those under which hospitals operate.
Information is sacrosanct.
Employees must undergo rigorous background checks.
A server room and its array of equipment and wires represent the amount of information � and accompanying security � that churns through the building daily.
In turn, Thiel noted, the workforce is stable and local.
�We have very talented people in this area,� Thiel said.
The jobs pay well and employees, Thiel said, stay. A good percentage of employees have been there 10 or more years.
�Health Check is on a great path for growth,� Thiel said.


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The SMA Connector is a coaxial RF connector with a 50 Ohm impedance. The Sub Miniature version A connector is commonly used in WiFi antenna systems, but has also been used in hand held radio antennas.
SMA Connectors are equipped with a threaded barrel and hex nut that screws the plug and socket together, ensuring the centre pin of the female connection is held steady and the mating is secure.
Our range of SMA Connectors accommodate for cable, panel and PCB mounting, and has gold-plated options for a long-term quality connection.


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Puppy socialisation and parvovirus protection
We recently had a question from Deb, who has purchased an 8 week old Kelpie. Deb asked us, "How do I safely socialise my puppy given the current parvovirus disease outbreak?"
Firstly, a brief experience for your puppy between the ages of 6 and 16 weeks can have a significant influence on future adult behaviour. For this reason early socialisation is a must for a puppy's long term development. Ideally you should expose your puppy to as many of the things he/she is likely to encounter as an adult as possible. Whether the experience is with other boisterous puppies, excitable (friendly) adult dogs, birds, children, people in costumes or uniform, moving objects such as bicycles and lawn mowers, different surfaces such as wooden floors and stairs, loud people, loud noises or even the sound of traffic.
So how do you balance socialisation with the danger of the deadly parvovirus ?
The first step is joining a puppy pre-school. At our Puppy Pre-school all puppies who attend must produce a vaccination certificate to prove that they have been examined by a vet and have received their first vaccination. We also disinfect the floors thoroughly to reduce the risk of any pups picking up any diseases.
Secondly, your puppy should be exposed to as many experiences as safely possible. Here's some other ways you can do so:-
- Visit a friend's dog who is healthy, fully vaccinated and friendly and ensure you keep the dogs contained in the backyard during the interaction. Also check to make sure an unvaccinated dog has not been in the same yard.
- Take your puppy for excursions in the car
- Take your puppy to visit friends/family, keeping your puppy in your arms - just don't let him walk on the ground! (unless it is somebody's backyard or home where you are know only vaccinated dogs have been)
Walking a fully vaccinated puppy
Due to the recent parvovirus outbreak we are also strongly recommending that young dogs even when fully vaccinated and passed their isolation period should only interact with other dogs who are vaccinated. We also recommend that owners do not allow their fully vaccinated puppy to sniff other dog's faeces once they are allowed to walk in community areas such as the park and beach.


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Thursday, June 30, 2011
Force Fed Shovels...
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Labels: magnacharger
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
The Beatings Will Continue ...
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Labels: crazy bitch
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sink the Pink
Well proportioned, SB&F shock/struts, downdraft Weber, stretched sporty tank, etc. Well done!
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Labels: Digger
Monday, June 27, 2011
Digger Monday...Isaac Hayes
I've seen pics of the Fire Dragon before, but never knew it was owned by Isaac!
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Labels: Digger
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Digger for sale
JR has this real sweet '75 ironhead digger for sale. Rocket tank, stretched frame, beautiful paint and chrome, and check out those cases! This scoot is clean enough to eat off of. 6 grand and it's yours. The bike is in Huntsville, Alabama and he's willing to ship. Somebody buy this machine, it's well worth the money. You couldn't build one at this price! You can contact him at email@example.com
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Labels: Digger
Show Rod Sunday...Cousin Lester
Les Dunham is a local legend around here. Totally out of his mind, but a fabrication genius. Les is always building something insane. Search Dunham Coachworks on YouTube, Retrocycles did a cool interview with him.
I used to work down the street from Les, back when I was at Nostalgia's old shop on Division street. You would never know what was going on in Les's shop, pimp mobiles, bikes, movie cars, etc. He's done stuff for Barris, built tons of cars for celebrities, etc, but you'd never know it. He's just a talented cat without an ego.
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Labels: Les Dunham, show rod
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Elvis is alive and well
Apparently the King went underground, but still has the good sense to rock a digger when he's out and about!
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Labels: all hail the King
Friday, June 24, 2011
tIt's Friday...Chopper magazine
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Labels: tits
Thursday, June 23, 2011
I'm A Sad Boy...
Hockey seasons officially over. The Cup has been won, the award banquet is over. Maybe my Devils will get it together next year.
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Labels: NHL
Hood Rat
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Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Blowtorch Bettie's
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Labels: crazy bitch
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
HD Discontinues Sidecars
Due to steady sales of Harley's new trikes, they are ceasing manufacturing sidecars after the last of the '11 orders are filled. Fuck 'em, this rig is nicer than anything ol' Willie could have dreamed up anyways.
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Monday, June 20, 2011
Digger Monday...Cory's Sporty
Cory Ness built this killer '58 sporty when he was just 18. Check out the detail that went into fabricating this fine scoot. Outstanding!
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Labels: Digger
Saturday, June 18, 2011
New toy...
I'm very happy with the Lincoln tig 'cause no I can do my aluminum work (as in bike stuff) on my bench. A whole lot easier than going to the other shop and borrowing a machine. Maybe they'll let me take the second tig home? I asked and they said NO. It was worth a shot!
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Labels: shit I like
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Labels: shit I like
Friday, June 17, 2011
tIt's Friday...Get your drink on
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Labels: tits
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Garlic Run...Ferry Street
The run was decent. Good weather meant it was good turnout. I didn't take any real pics. Most bikes were right off the showroom floor, with a few customs here and there. All of Ferry Street was happening with bikes lined up from Penn Station to Jackson Street. Iberia's was the main place for hangin' and drinkin' plus they had a real good band there too!
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Attention Jersey Boys...Garlic Run TONIGHT!
I'm not one for Police sanctioned events, but I do this one every year because 100% of the money from the run goes to pay for medical bills for kids with catastrophic illnesses. The run ends in Newark on Ferry street this year because once again, the. Mayor of NYC blows. Hit it up if you can make it! Good food and good times.
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Pan Diggers...
If I remember correctly, this bike belonged to the owner of Brown's Plating. I have more pics of it somewhere. The Horse also did an article on this bike a couple of years back.
SU carb, Magnacharger,gold plating, AND it's a pan...what's not to love?
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Labels: Digger
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Back to work...
Haven't posted much recently. I've been on vacation the last week and a half. Now it's back to the grind.
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Labels: blow torch betties
Monday, June 13, 2011
Digger Monday...
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Labels: Digger
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
My first bike
I got this little Indian for Christmas from my Grandpa when I was 6. I'd ride her for hours on end. Alot of fun back then. Grandpa was a ruler! Miss ya.
Posted by MeanMike at 10:36 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
House Mouse...
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Labels: hookers and hot sauce
Monday, June 6, 2011
Digger Monday...Noot's Ride
Noot has a really cool blog at rickynoot.blogspot.com. Noot's into diggers and happens to own this kick ass bike here. I asked Noot for the skinny and this what he sent me.
4 5/8 S&S vintage striker flywheels with all correct case and cylinder mods, S&S striker pistons for 3" bore, no stroker plates needed. Jerry Branch ported the heads in the early '70's. He says you should see these heads apart, they are polished like chrome on the exhaust side - XLR Factory HD tulip-type valves. Andrews R5 cams. BACC fender, steel peanut tank chopped and sectioned, 16" Borrani, turned legs, custom oil bag and gas tank mounts. If you're looking to build a beast...here's your recipe kids! Check out Noot's blog while you're at it. Good times, paint, machining, engine building, bikes, chicks...the Noot's got ya covered.
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Labels: Digger


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March 17, 2007
SALEM, VA – The Amherst College men's basketball team faced defending national champion Virginia-Wesleyan College in the 2007 NCAA Division III National Championship game this evening at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, VA. Amherst made free throws down the stretch to seal the program's first national title with an 80-67 win.
The final day of Division III men's basketball opened with an exciting game between Washington University in St. Louis and The College of Wooster. The Bears of Wash.-U. took the consolation match-up by a 92-84 final score to finish third in the nation.
In the national championship game. VWC controlled the opening tip and ran through its offense on two straight posessions, working the ball into the paint before knocking down back-to-back lay-ins for a 4-0 lead. Amherst senior quad-captains Dan Wheeler (Bloomington, MN) and Tim McLaughlin (Chatham, NJ) responded with consecutive turn-around jumpers for the Lord Jeffs to knot things up at 4-4.
Amherst snagged its first lead of the game at 7-4 when junior point guard Andrew Olson (San Diego, CA) hit on a transition three-point attempt. The Jeffs made an early change on the defensive end, moving senior quad-captain Dan O'Shea (Lawrence, MA) onto VWC's Brandon Adair, which resulted in two straight steals.
O'Shea would be forced to the bench at the 14:01 mark after he picked up his second foul playing aggressive defense on the talented Adair. The substitution would bring 6'10" Kevin Hopkins (Greenfield Center, NY) into the game to take a crack at Adair. Hopkins immediately made his presence felt by tipping home a rebound on his first trip down the floor.
Amherst extended its lead to 17-11 at the 11-minute mark on a nice backdoor cut from McLaughlin. The speedy Marlins were caught on multiple occasions in the first half overplaying Jeff defenders ball-side, allowing Amherst to cut to the hoop after a jab step towards the ball.
Amherst increased its lead to 26-16 when junior forward Fletcher Walters (Ann Arbor, MI) hit on his first shot of the night from long range, before Olson knocked down a pair from the charity stripe.
With just under four minutes remaining in the first half, Olson headed to the bench for some much deserved rest, and a line-up which included three reserve players took over, causing consecutive turnovers from the Marlins again.
After having his own attempt on offense blocked, Amherst sophomore Brian Baskauskas (Palo Alto, CA) blocked a VCU jumper from the player he was matched up against. Head coach David Hixon, '75, went back to his four starters alongside junior Brandon Jones (Hopatcong, NJ) to close the half.
Clinging to a nine-point lead, Baskauskas closed the half with a tough baseline jumper to extend to a 39-28 advantage heading into the locker room. Coming out of the locker room, Amherst was riding a very balanced first half, with seven players having scored at least four points.
Despite surrendering consecutive scores to open the second half, Amherst responded with poise, as it turned to Hopkins on the block for a three-point play. The 2006 Final Four MVP, Ton Ton Balenga, responded for the Marlins with a three-pointer of his own.
After almost throwing the ball away trying to work it into Hopkins, McLaughlin nailed a deep three with a man in his face. After five minutes of the second stanza, Amherst held strong with a 47-37 lead.
After a steal from Jones on the perimeter, Olson pushed the ball up court, finding Wheeler for a lay-up. Senior quad-captain Mike Salerno (Shrewsbury, MA), Amherst's defensive stopper, pressed the Marlins and forced a five-second call. On the ensuing possession, McLaughlin hit on a fade-away jumper and was fouled in the act.
Amherst hit a few free throws, bringing their game total to 13-of-14, and swelling the lead to 54-39. Baskauskas lifted the Jeffs onto his young shoulders, converting back-to-back three-point plays and a third lay-up, bringing the advantage to 22 points.
At the 8:27 mark, Baskauskas went to the bench with four fouls, and just seconds later, O'Shea fouled out. Walters and Hopkins came onto the floor with fresh legs for the Jeffs, who still held a solid lead at 68-51 after a rainbow three-pointer from the top of the key.
The lead was down to 11 points with 4:24 showing in regulation after five straight free throws from Balenga. In the title game last year, VWC rallied from far behind against Wittenberg to take home the school's first crown.
VWC continued to chip away at Amherst's lead hitting from the free throw line while time stood still on the game clock. Baskauskas responded for Amherst with a silky smooth turn-around jumper in the paint.
After a tough five-second call against Olson, Balenga hit on a floater over Hopkins to close the lead to 10 points. Amherst remained composed and broke the pressure of the Marlins full court press, with Wheeler eventually converting at the rim.
As time ticked off the clock, Amherst held strong and closed out the game with veteran play from Olson and the captains. With a final score of 80-67, the 2007 Amherst College Lord Jeffs won the program's first National Championship. Finishing the season with a record of 30-2, Amherst heads back to an ecstatic Lord Jeff Nation with a first place trophy in hand.
McLaughlin was named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team for his usual well-balanced, all-around excellent performances during the Jeffs' run to the title. After being named the Sectional Most Valuable Player in the early rounds of the tournament, Olson picked up the MVP award for the entire tournament, adding to his stellar list of accomplishments for the season.
For head coach Dave Hixon, his 550th win at Amherst will surely be his most memorable, as the Amherst grad had never reached the championship game prior to this season despite having so much success in all his years with the Lord Jeffs.


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|System: PC, PS3, Xbox 360
|Dev: ACE Team
|Pub: Atlus
|Release: August 31, 2011
|Players: 1-2
|Screen Resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
|Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor
by Angelo M. D'Argenio
You know what? Atlus makes weird games. If you don't believe me, just check out Rock of Ages. It's a combination of bowling, Katamari Damacy, Marble Madness, and a tower defense game, and it centers around a gigantic time-traveling boulder with a face. Yeah, Atlus makes weird games.
We tried out Rock of Ages at E3 this year, and found that the game was simple and fun, if not rather difficult in execution. Your goal is to roll a gigantic boulder at a gate in order to break it down. The tracks of land you roll the boulder on twist and turn, and you can fall off the sides if you aren't careful. Continuously rolling builds up speed, which then builds up the power of your boulder when it strikes the enemy's gate.
Unfortunately, the enemy can build defenses to slow your boulder down. Traps and obstacles reduce your speed and damage your boulder, while enemy soldiers attack your boulder relentlessly as you roll toward your destination. A damaged boulder does less damage when it hits the enemy's gate, and if you take enough damage your boulder will crumble before it ever gets there. Rolling over your enemy's obstacles, however, demolishes them and gives you cash as a reward, which you can spend on upgrades for subsequent boulders. So there is this constant ebb and flow between clearing out enemy fortifications and gaining cash, and between avoiding the fortifications and going for a deadly strike at their gate.
To add another level of intricacy to the game, your enemy is also rolling boulders, trying to break down your own gate. This is where the tower defense element comes in. You too can build fortifications and traps in order to slow down and destroy your enemy's boulders. The demo allowed us to build archer towers, catapults, and even cows that would try to push the enemy's boulder off the side of track. Fortifications cost the same money you use to upgrade your boulder, so it's important to balance spending money on your boulder and your defenses.
The game moves in real time, and your opponent won't stop rolling boulders at you to allow you to build up your fortifications. Fortunately, it takes about twenty seconds between boulder rolls for your faithful workers to chisel out a new one, and the same holds true for your enemy. Spend those twenty seconds wisely, because this will be the main time frame in which to build your defenses. You can't control your defenses while rolling your boulder, and it takes quite a while to roll down the whole length of the track, so get a lot of building in while you can.
The demo we played started in Hades, where we were introduced to a single-sided tutorial. We didn't have to defend ourselves as we attempted time and again to roll Sisyphus's boulder through the gate of Hades into the real world. Once through the gate, the real game started, and we were tasked with breaking down the gate of king Agamemnon before he broke down ours. What ensued was a frantic session of button-pressing and stick-clicking that felt like we were doing a million things at once. In the upper-right corner of the screen, we saw our opponent's boulder rolling toward us, while our screen showed our own boulder rolling toward its destination. The lower-left side of the screen showed the health of our gate and boulder (as well as our cash total) while the lower-right showed the health of Agamemnon's gate. We had to consider all of these things at once as we planned out our strategy for each roll, and in the end, we barely squeaked by after losing several boulders along the way.
Frankly, Rock of Ages is one of those strange games that feel fun even though you can't really put your finger on why. You're doing a million things at once while still trying to bowl your way to historical success. When you succeed, you take a big breath of fresh air and sigh with relief as you watch the tiny little cardboard cutouts play out the "story" between each level.
Oh, and one more thing. As the levels go on, the graphics increase in quality. While the first level is a rather drab underworld scene littered with paper cutouts, eventually you find yourself rolling across brilliantly rendered hills atop a sky blue backdrop. Plainly put, the game is pretty.
Get ready to rock and roll—ouch, I think I took damage from that pun—this summer when Rock of Ages hits XBLA and then PSN.
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