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Christopher Stray (ed.), Classical Dictionaries: Past, Present and Future. London: Duckworth, 2010. Pp. viii, 229. ISBN 9780715639160. $80.00.
One highlight:
http://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/2011/2011-07-51.htmlThe book's central chapter, by Christopher Stray, provides sensitive and nuanced insight into the world of 19th-century English classical scholarship. In another example of first-class history of scholarship and archival research, Stray discusses the history of LS(J), interweaving the process of its composition and revision with the lives and personalities of the people involved. The piece's most valuable contribution is an understanding of the constraints governing the origin and revision of the lexicon. These constraints were intimately bound up in the press's desire to market a product and make a profit: as an example, to save money and simplify revision, the type was sometimes left standing or electrotyped for subsequent editions. This did indeed facilitate revision—but at the cost of allowing for only minor changes. Such a fundamentally conservative process has left a lot of venerable absurdities in its wake, and it goes a long way toward explaining LSJ's current state.


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May has been another full month with plenty to report on from around the reserve and also further a field as Mauricio and I headed off to Venezuela to the VIII Neo-tropical Ornithological Conference. I shall start with my trip to Maturin, Venezuela before reporting on the goings-on back home in the jungle.
Every four years a huge conference is held somewhere in the Americas as the world's most renowned ornithologists gather to present new information, network for new study potential and to meet old acquaintances. Since the last conference held in 2003, Mauricio Ugarte and I had performed a study of the bird community at Taricaya and the mist nets we had placed around the reserve during 2005 and 2006 provided us with enough interesting results to justify presenting a paper at this year's conference. Armed with some fascinating discoveries we headed off to Maturin, Venezuela, and met with the leading members of the birding community. We presented our findings on the Tuesday evening in front of a good crowd and the ensuing questions indicated that our work had piqued the interest of many. To summarise, our work has suggested that bamboo thickets are a temporal refuge for many under-storey species during the dry season and that the abundance to diversity ratios we generated suggest that Taricaya is a very healthy ecosystem. The presence of some very rare and habitat-specific species along with many seasonal migrants makes Taricaya a species-rich area and both Mauricio and I hope to break the record of 500 species found in a reserve of 500 hectare or less anywhere worldwide. We are currently approaching 365 species but with many micro-habitats and canopy niches still to study.
As a result of the interest generated and as a natural progression to the initial study I will be starting the second phase of the study in June as we place the nets back in the old transects as we start to study territoriality by collecting data on previously ringed birds. We will also start studying in depth the behaviour and mating activity of our most common capture, the band-tailed manakin (Pipra fasciicaudia). We will almost certainly continue to add to our species list and I am keen to get back out into the reserve and start working again with our resident birds.
Back at the lodge the volunteers did me proud in my absence and work continued as usual but not before an expedition to the world-famous Tambopata Macaw Clay Lick. As many of you know we try and head up the Tambopata at least twice a year and unfortunately the conference meant I could not accompany the group this time. Nonetheless, accompanied by the lodge staff, the volunteers headed off on the four day trip eager to see the national park unspoiled by mining and agriculture. They were unlucky in that the first day saw one of the year's first cold weather spells, or 'friajes', and the choppy river and dropping temperature made for a rough ride and little in the way of wildlife. Still spirits remained high and the second day dawned warmer and clearer and the Chuncho Colpa gave the volunteers their first glimpse of this bizarre behaviour whereby parrots and macaws eat clay to help them process poisonous toxins ingested when unripe fruits are eaten. The main clay lick, or 'Colpa Colorado', was the final campsite and whilst the still cool conditions meant that the macaw activity was subdued there was still enough on show to make the trip worthwhile. The group returned in high spirits and ready to get back down to work at the lodge.
May saw us continuing with the ongoing projects around the reserve as we continue to monitor and collect data on the herpeto-fauna (amphibians and reptiles) with three walks a week. Elsewhere we continue to work at the pilot farm project and with our neighbours in the San Juan community and the extensive network of trials is being constantly monitored, cleaned and remarked. Still, at Taricaya we are always looking for new initiatives and projects as we strive to promote the area as an example for others in hands-on conservation.
In my experience, one of the best ways to generate interest in protecting a given site is to demonstrate the richness and diversity of species liable to be lost. At Taricaya we have made tremendous headway in providing such data with the bird study, the ongoing herpetology investigation and, needless to say, the daily observation activities undertaken by groups of volunteers. The data we already possess justifies conserving the area and indeed demonstrates the positive effects our work has had in the short six years we have been operating but there is still so much more to discover. We can investigate other areas of our reserve with respects to the birds and reptiles and relocate platforms to study new sites but we have new areas to consider with regards to data compilation: mammals and insects.
We already have a large database on the mammals found in the reserve due to our constant presence on the trails and platforms but the majority of mammal activity occurs at night when we are not generally active and so I am convinced there is a lot more to be learned about our reserve. Just this month we have had some fantastic mammal sightings including a new species for our list. Volunteers have a seen a pair of tapirs (Tapis terrestris), a Brazilian porcupine (Coendou prehensilis), red brocket deer (Mazama americana), capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris) and a first for the reserve with three sightings of a pair of southern river otters (Lontra longicaudis). The idea is to buy some cheap yet effective motion-sensitive cameras and place them at different points around the reserve. We have experimented with one already and have seen a baby ocelot we released, pacas and numerous birds. This study is easy as the memory chips and batteries are easily changed and we will start to get an insight into what happens when the lights go off!! I am waiting for the cameras to be sent from the US and will keep you posted as we start our study soon.
As for the insects, well everyone knows that this group of animals is the most diverse on the planet. The problem with studying them however is species identification as so many different species appear so very similar. Nevertheless we like a challenge at Taricaya and May saw us start to collect members of the second most diverse order of insects the Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths)- the most diverse order are the beetles, Coleoptera. To get us started we enrolled the help of a specialist from the Museum of Arequipa, Jose Cerdena, who visited us for 10 days this month. We had already placed 15 traps and under Jose's guidance we have modified their locations and altered our study plan. We have already captured over 50 species although 47 of these can only be identified as far as genus. The enormity of our task is apparent but Jose will put us in touch with the leading butterfly expert in Lima to help with our identification problems and our goal at the moment is to compile a photographic record of all the species we collect over the coming months. Jose has returned to Arequipa but we will persevere with the study and hope he can visit again later in the year to assess our progress and modify further the study design with more data available. The world record for butterfly diversity is a lodge called Explorer's Inn on the Tambopata River which is no more than 100-150 km away from Taricaya and whilst we are long way from their total of over a thousand species I am interested to see where this study leads us.
There seems to be much more I could report on but will leave it here for this month and June will see us continue with the butterfly and herpetology studies respectively; reinstall the mist nets; place our motion cameras; prepare for the start of the annual turtle project with the construction of the artificial beach and much more…
Stuart Timson
31st May, 2007
Conservation Director,
Projects Abroad
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Brief Summary
Formula's 37 PC is a marriage between a hot performance boat and a luxurious cruiser. The result is a premium-quality performance cruiser that has two cabins, one head with a settee and galley down. But she's not only accommodating for overnights, as her large cockpit makes an excellent entertainment platform. She's offered with an optional hard top, although we've yet to see one ordered without it. We found her to have excellent handling characteristics that give credence to her "performance cruiser" moniker.
Key Features
- Imron Standard graphic & cockpit accent striping
- Pressure-treated Perma Panel structural hull matrix
- Foam-filled hull cavities
- Chemically bonded & thru-bolted deck-to-hull joint
- Heavy-duty PVC gunwale with stainless steel insert
- Integrated bow platform
- Electric windlass with chain counter, 200' chain, polished stainless steel anchor & hand-held remote control
- Concealed anchor davit with fiberglass chain locker
- Three forward polished Bomar cabin venting hatches with integrated OceanAir rollout SKYscreens & privacy shades
- Radar arch with mast light
- Molded in-dash forward deck access steps with 316L stainless steel handrail
- Garmin GPS navigational system with color chartplotter
- Weather-resistant cockpit seating featuring PreFixx coating, Tenera element-resistant thread, DriFast foam & StarLite XL synthetic marine panel construction
- Molded wetbar with integrated sink, Corian countertop, trash container, 316L stainless steel safety rail & 120V GFCI outlet
- American Cherry woodgrain-finish flooring throughout cabin
- Private forward stateroom with double high-gloss Deep Cherry finish doors, centerline bed with Sensus memory foam mattress & stowage below
Test Results
|Length Overall
|38' 5'' / 11.71 m
12' 0''
3.66 m
|Dry Weight
17,500 lbs.
7,937 kg.
|Tested Weight
18,340 lbs.
8,319 kg
.86 m
|18 deg.
|Max Headroom
6' 7''
2.01 m
|Bridge Clearance
15' 7''
4.74 m (max)
|Fuel Capacity
236 gal.
|Water Capacity
55 gal.
|Total Weight
18,340 lbs.
8,319 kg
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Acceleration Times & Conditions
|Time to Plane
|4.8 sec.
|0 to 30
|11.6 sec.
|2 persons, 2/7 fuel, no water, 50 lbs of gear
|82 deg.; 68% humidity; wind: 0-5 mph; seas: calm
Engine Options
|Tested Engine
2 x 430-hp MerCruiser 8.2 MAG HO
|Std. Power
2 x MerCruiser 8.2 MAG ECT Bravo Three X DTS
|Opt. Power
2 x MerCruiser 8.2 MAG High Output ECT Bravo Three X DTS
2 x 370-hp Volvo Penta D6 DPH
2 x 400-hp Volvo Penta D6 DPH
2 x 330-hp Volvo Penta IPS450 Diesel with Joystick
|Deck Warranty Extended
|10 Years
|Engine Warranty Extended
|5 Years
|Gelcoat Warranty Extended
|2 Years
|Hull Warranty Extended
|10 Years
Captain's Report
By Captain Steve Larivee
Mission Statement
The mission of the 37 PC is to create an upscale cruiser capable of providing luxurious and classy overnight accommodations for 4-6 people, as well as provide a roomy entertainment platform on deck for day boating -- all at speeds that are more typical of a sportboat. And like all Formula boats the 37 PC makes a statement about styling, quality and the connoisseurship of the owner.
Distinguishing Features
Imron Graphics.
How easy it would be to simply put decal stickers on the side and call it a day, but that's not how Formula does things. The polyurethane paint will not only last the lifetime of the boat, but with proper care will look like new for most of that time.
Pressure-treated Perma Panel.
Interior bulkheads and other wooden structures are made with Perma Panel, the trademarked name for a "best practices," kiln-dried marine resin and wood matrix that provides protection against fungal decay and rot and has a lifetime warranty. (See the section on "Construction" below for more details.)
Electric Windlass with Chain Counter.
Formula is one of the few builders that provides a full length of anchor chain -- 200' of chain to be exact -- plus a polished stainless steel anchor chute, and chain counter, which is invaluable when anchoring at night. All standard equipment.
Bomar Hatches with Integrated OceanAir System.
Bomar hatches are the highest grade in the industry and the OceanAir rollout SKYscreens & privacy shades and integral frame are the best in the business, in our opinion.
Standard 7.3 kW Gas Generator or 7.6 kW Diesel Generator.
It is unusual for a builder in this class of boats to offer a generator as standard, but Formula takes that one step further and offers a choice of either gas or diesel. Typically, an owner will match the fuel type to the main engines so fuel can be drawn from the same tank. The gas generator is a Kohler Low-CO emissions unit which is the best way to go for gas generators in our opinion. The diesel generator offered is a Westerbeke with sound shield.
Under Seat-Lockers Fiberglass Lined.
All storage compartments are fitted with their own integral fiberglass liners which are easy-to-clean.
18,000 BTU Reverse-Cycle A/C.
Again it is unusual for a boat in this class to come standard with A/C and digital climate control. Another 16,000 BTUs is available as an option for the cockpit. Since it is reverse cycle this option turns the boat into a 4-season vessel.
WalVac Sweeper System.
Easy-to-access plates in bulkheads around the boat make keeping the interior clean a five-minute chore with no lugging of a vacuum sweeper around.
Automatic Fire Suppression System.
All boats should have them, but many builders make them an option. It comes standard on the Formula 37 PC.
Optional Imron-Painted Hull.
Formula is the only boat builder I can think of in this class which offers the option of a polyurethane-painted hull panel. The way Formula sands and buffs and sands and buffs, the paint job is probably the best in the industry and gives the boat a shiny appearance that is recognizable half a mile away. See our video on the process…
5-Year Formula Guard Program.
Formula has a 5-year comprehensive service contract program that covers most mechanical items on the boat, and only a handfull of builders offer anything like it. For complete details…
Exclusive Designer John Adams.
Designer John Adams has been creating boats most of his life and for the last 30 years he has worked exclusively for Formula. His distinctive styling has set the trend for boats in this class for years. His meticulous attention to detail and his early adoption of new technologies has kept Formula on the cutting edge of boats in the sporty cruising class.
The Formula 37 PC has a length overall of 38'5" (11.71 m), a beam of 12' (3.7 m) and a draft of 34" (.86 m). With an empty weight of 17,500 lbs (7938 kg), 70 gallons of fuel and two people on board we had a test weight of 18,340 lbs (8319 kg) (265 L).
Our test boat was powered by a pair of MerCruiser 430-hp 8.2 L MAG High Output ECT DTS engines with Bravo III drives. This is a step up from the standard engines which are the 380-hp 8.2 L MAG versions. The more powerful engines are only $15,450 more, so I would go with them.
Top speed was at 4800 rpm and 46.7 mph. At that speed fuel burn was 67.5 gph giving us a range of 147 miles. Best cruise came in at 3500 RPM and 32.2 mph. That reduced the fuel burn to 33.25 gph which the 37 PC could keep up for 6 hours and 24 minutes and 206 statute miles while still maintaining a 10% reserve.
We had a time to plane of 4.8 seconds, accelerated through 20 mph in 6.6 seconds, 30 in 11.6 seconds, and continued accelerating through 40 mph in 18.8 seconds
Upon accelerating the bow of the 37 PC comes up 12-degrees and because the bow was so far forward I did lose sight of the horizon for a short time. She leans approximately 10-degrees into a turn which I found quite comfortable. She's has a sporty feel and good responsiveness to the helm with 2-1/2 turns from lock-to-lock on the steering, but she doesn't turn so quickly that the turns become uncomfortable.
When taking power off she settles back into the water stern first, which again brings the bow up just above the level of the horizon. Overall the 37 PC provided a solid ride and outstanding handling characteristics that I've come to expect from Formula… and have yet to be disappointed. I think a big part of the reason for this consistency of handling characteristics with all Formula boats I have tested over the years is because they have all been designed by the same person -- John Adams. He has found the groove and stays in it.
When at idle speed and sitting on the seat I was looking through the windshield. At cruise speed the five-degree bow high attitude again gave me good visibility when sitting, and when standing I could easily see over the windshield frame. At either idle or cruising speed sitting on the bolster did not work for me as in both cases my eye level was right at the windshield frame. This situation was fine with me as I'd rather be sitting on the seat or standing in any case.
Standing headroom was more than adequate, even for a skipper well over 6' tall. Standing, of course the helmsperson will be looking over the windshield, and in the rain through the isinglass which comes with the standard Bimini top or with the optional hardtop such as on the boat I tested. Windshield wipers are standard.
Because the 37 PC has a hardtop, operators are naturally going to have an obstruction when making any turns to port. But an interesting feature is how the overhead hatch also serves to provide visibility of the horizon through the hardtop. Her 12-degree roll into the turn brings the hatch down to the horizon line.
Axius Joystick
One of the most impressive features with the 37 PC is her close-quarters capabilities, particularly with the optional Axius Joystick ($17,400). There couldn't have been a better place to test the functionality of the joystick system than where she was docked. Pulling in and out left only inches to spare at the bow and stern and literally no room for error. However, I was able to maneuver her into position with surgical precision, and without coming against any of the pilings and certainly without touching any of the boats around me. Let there be no doubt, my years of experience have nothing to do with this precision. All the credit goes to the boat/joystick combination.
The deck-to-hull joint is chemically bonded and thru-bolted. The chemical bonding joins both hull and deck as a single unit with no flexing or creaking under load and is as strong as it would be as a single piece of fiberglass. Stringers are preformed and are chemically bonded to the hull in the same way.
Perma Panels.
As mentioned above, the bulkheads and wood sub-structures are made of Perma Panel, which is a superior Douglas fir marine-grade plywood product that has a minimum of 30% resin content instead of the 19% that is typical in most marine-grade plywood laminates. All the panels are kiln dried to an ideal moisture content of from 12% to 15%, according to the manufacturer. This wood is guaranteed against delamination or breakdown of the glue for the lifetime of the panel.
Surface Finish.
The gelcoat finish on the 37 PC is second to none due to both the quality of the gelcoat resin but also because of the compounding, buffing and waxing process that goes into every boat. It must be seen in the factory (as I have) to be believed. Making a good thing even better is the option that Formula calls the Flagship Imron Graphic. This is the wide band of color painted on the hull sides. It is a $6,290 option on the 37 PC, and worth every penny to anyone who wants the best-looking cruiser in the marina.
Features Walk-Through
Starting at the stern
, the full beam swim platform comes out 3' (.9 m) from the transom. Our test boat was fitted with the optional wood grain vinyl decking on the swim platform ($4280) and that decking can also be combined with the same treatment in the cockpit ($12,770). A three-step reboarding ladder is concealed under the hatch in the center of the platform.
Trunk storage has dedicated space for the cockpit table, fenders and lines. The hatch is held open by two gas assist struts and it's gasketed all the way around to keep the compartment waterproof and prevent the hatch from vibrating while underway. Connections for shore power cords, TV and phone lines are to starboard just above the city water inlet. Standard courtesy lights are located just below the trunk storage.
The cockpit entry
is located to the port hand side. The cockpit deck is 9" (22.9 cm) above the swim platform and a standard hot/cold transom shower is nestled into the bulwarks. An acrylic gate keeps the walk-through safe. It has a positive close against a full-length molded frame which prevents the gate from accidentally opening should someone fall against it. Immediately to port is a step leading up to the nonskid caprail which, in conjunction with the stainless grab rail mounted to the hardtop support, will allow guests to board the 37 PC from a fixed pier.
The cockpit features
J-shaped seating with storage underneath all the seats. Pedestal bases will accommodate the standard cockpit table. A day hatch is located in the center of the deck for daily engine checks. For more involved maintenance a larger hatch is electrically actuated to provide full access to the engine compartment.
A refreshment center
is located to the port side with a sink plumbed to the 55 gallon (208 L) water tank. A pedestal base is fitted to the solid surface counter on our test boat to accommodate the optional LCD TV ($2120). Below was the optional dual voltage cockpit refrigerator ($1690) and that can be swapped out for a cockpit icemaker ($1915).
The helm deck
is up two 6" (15.2 cm) steps and features a lounger to port and a double wide helm seat to starboard. The lounge has storage under the center seat cushion and a rounded door is under the aft seat and it swings out. Part of the storage will be taking up if owners opt for the optional 16,000 BTU cockpit air conditioner ($6960).
The helm seat is double wide and both seats have flip up bases that form leaning posts. A convenient perk to this setup is that having the captain seat in the lowered position, and the observer seat flipped up the captain gets a convenient armrest.
The helm features a complete lack of clutter thanks to the multifunction screens set into the faux burl wood panel. A SmartCraft vessel view is off to the port side with the dual fuel gauges located just above. The panel is laid out to accommodate the optional Raymarine E-125 12 inch GPS map system ($5515). Formula offers an option to add radar ($11,625) and a radar/autopilot combo ($20,140) to the GPS functionality. Sirius satellite weather is also available ($1850). Above the autopilot display on our test boat were the dual trim gauges and chain counter for the standard windlass. Overhead was the optional hardtop ($19,940).
A radar arch with masthead light is standard.
The bow can be accessed
by either transiting the narrow side decks or utilizing the windshield walk-through. The walk-through is accessed via molded steps next to the helm. A stainless grab handle provide security and peace of mind against slipping. The opening windshield has latches that are interconnected; a feature I always like to see as I can never reached the lower one. The foredeck features three opening hatches providing light and ventilation to the cabin below. To either side of the center walk-through are dual sunpads measuring 6'10" (2.08 m) in length with backs that lift up into chaise lounge position.
Rail height goes from 19" (48.2 cm) at the windshield to 27" (68.6 cm) at the working end of the bow. Fully forward a flush-mounted hatch opens to reveal the standard windlass with foot control switches and chain stopper leading the stainless steel anchor chute that runs out the stem. An access port is just to starboard of the windlass itself for accessing the rode under the deck in order to manage tangles. I very much appreciate that the latch on this hatch latches simply by closing the hatch as opposed to having to close and then turn the latch. Time and again I have to stop a test in order to go up and manually latch a bow hatch because someone didn't turn a latch. This problem is never an issue on Formula boats.
Below Decks
Formula created a nicely laid out cabin with the overhead measuring 6'4" (1.9 m). The galley is located to port, a dinette to starboard. The galley features a coffee dock behind a frosted glass door. Overhead cabinets are not quite big enough for full-size plates. A microwave is recessed into the forward end of the upper cabinetry. An opening portlight adds natural light and ventilation. A two-burner stove is recessed into the counter beneath a hinged lid that is connected to a micro-switch that shuts off the stove when in the closed position. A trash receptacle is located just outside of the single basin stainless steel sink. A dual voltage refrigerator freezer is below along with additional storage.
The sofa is crescent-shaped
and upholstered in a combination of Ultraleather and suede. Formula made excellent use of space with the cabinetry above while still accommodating room for two opening portlights. An optional LCD TV is mounted to the aft bulkhead ($1560).
The mid cabin.
A separate "sitting room" with 5' (1.5 m) of headroom is located just behind the stairs and it adds another gathering area in close proximity to the main salon. Another LCD TV is mounted to the port bulkhead in this cabin. This area will also convert to a berth with a privacy curtain closing the area off.
The forward stateroom
features an island berth measuring 6'2" (1.9 m) in length with headroom just before the berth also measuring 6'2" (1.9 m). Natural light comes in through the overhead hatch and two opening portlights to either side. Storage is beneath the berth as well as to both sides in cedar-lined cabinets. I would also like to see cabinets in the overhead surrounding the berth in the bow flare.
The Formula 37 PC has a base price of $513,350 when equipped with twin 380-hp MerCruiser 8.2 L MAG engines turning Bravo III outdrives with DTS controls. Power options include the 430-hp MerCruiser 8.2 L High Output engines that we tested ($528,800).
Diesel engines are available from Volvo Penta. Twin D6 370-hp diesel engines ($615,700), twin D6 400-hp DPH ($632,580), and twin 350-hp IPS 450 pods with joystick ($617,970). A bow thruster ($8880).
I think her sporty handling characteristics combined with her comfort level make her a fine step up from a sportboat, pocket cruiser or smaller express to a real cruising boat. She has, or can have, virtually everything a weekend cruiser could want. As a day boat, she is fast and she is comfortable both on deck for as many as 10 people and below decks for as many as six.
As we always note when testing Formula boats, she does not come cheap. Formula has not stinted on the quality of materials or the amount of standard equipment that most builders leave on the option list. Formula management knows how its buyers use their boats, and they know the options that are nearly always selected, so they just cut to the chase and include them in the base MSRP. Obviously when comparing apples-to-apples equipment the gap between other boats and the Formula 37 PC will narrow. However, there are some elements of the 37 PC that the others don't have, like the 5-year protection plan, the paint options and the multitude of man-hours and TLC that go into her finish, so comparisons can only go so far.
People looking for the least costly boat in class should look elsewhere. People wanting something special, a boat with real sizzle, that will impress peers who know something about boats, then the Formula 37 PC should be on their list.


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International Staff
If you are interested in obtaining a J-1 visa and interviewing for a winter job at Mount Snow (we require a personal interview before an offer can be made), you should contact Universal Student Exchange (USE) or CCUSA for details. If you are interested in working in our hotel for the summer season, please contact CCUSA for more information. You will not be able to obtain a job at Mount Snow without working through one of our partner J-1 companies
Universal Student Exchange www.workuse.com
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There are several different positions available to our international staff. You should discuss the position details thoroughly with a recruiter before applying for employment at Mount Snow.
Below are some of the positions that we offer and a brief job description:
Lift Operator – Assist guests on & off lifts, operate lifts, scan lift passes and tickets, assist at the Tubing Park, shovel snow around lift shacks, etc.
Housekeeper – Clean guests' hotel rooms and/or condos including but not limited to vacuuming & mopping floors, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, etc.
Food and Beverage Worker – Take customer orders, cook and prepare food, clean kitchen, wash dishes, run cash register, stock shelves, etc.
Custodial Worker – Clean lodge restrooms, sweep and mop floors, bus tables, clean restrooms, empty trash, etc.
Rental Technician – Assist guests with rental equipment, make adjustments, collect payments, maintain equipment, keep work area clean and organized, etc.
Additional Information for students that have been hired
Videos of Mount Snow
Vimeo Channel – featuring Carinthia Parks videos, including the popular C Sessions and Ride With a Ranger series.
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Thursday, September 2, 2010
Marc Hanson's Nocturnes
Last night he went through a lot of bug spray, and gave a lot of thought to how much light to use on his work.
Marc Hanson's Nocturne Experiment
Thanks, Dan Root
Bennington Banner article on next week's plein-air event in Vermont, with cash prizes, horse drawn carriage rides, lectures, and a vintage car show. Anyone can register to enter the Quick-Draw event!
7 comments:
- My Pen Name said...
DOn't know about whistler's technique w/ nocturnes but he was a student of lecoq - who emphasized training in memory drawing and painting - they were puported to have a system where they could remember shape value and color using memorized swatches
in short its possible that Whistler memorized a scene and painted it later.
since the technique essentially includes 'painting' the picture in your head it would make sense.
- September 2, 2010 at 11:43 AM
- SKIZO said...
Thank you for sharing
This fabulous work with us
Good creations
- September 2, 2010 at 7:22 PM
- Pyracantha said...
Is it artistically wrong to paint a scene from memory? especially landscapes, if you don't have the time or space to sit and paint on site?
- September 3, 2010 at 2:14 AM
- Ruben Martins said...
Thank you for sharing this, following the blog already.
now, a bit off topic, I have bought your book Imaginative Realism, and I just want to mention how clearly explains everything I wanted to know, thank you !
- September 3, 2010 at 7:09 AM
- My Pen Name said...
Pyracantha competitions at the Royal academies of europe used to require you paint a history scene from memory /imagination
here is a fascinating article about the tradition of drawing from memory
- September 3, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- Petr Mores said...
I have never tried painting a nocturnal scene with natural media, and I was always wondering, how one should go about matching/mixing colors, lighting your canvas and such. I hope to get some insight on these questions from this series!
I did do some nocturnal sketching outside with a Nintendo DS which I found, in spite of my general preference to not use too much technology in art, a very useful tool. The backlit display substitutes an external light source and adjustable brightness allowed me to mute the lightness of the screen to match the lighting conditions without having to adjust my eyes too much. Also, its portability and speed are great assets.
- September 3, 2010 at 10:14 AM
- T Arthur Smith said...
Thank you for sharing! I spent the next couple hours pouring through his blog and loved it!
- September 4, 2010 at 2:33 AM


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Randy Jackson has a seat on the "Idol" judges' bench, his MTV show "America's Best Dance Crew" and he recently launched a new label with an old friend.
The producer has opened the doors at DreamMerchant21, a dance label, and he announced his first signing to the imprint is "American Idol" Season 2 veteran Kimberley Locke.
Although known for his work with big-voiced diva singers like Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, Randy said he feels strongly about heading into the dance music world.
"I feel compelled with the music that I am hearing in 2010 to start this kind of label," he said in a statement. "I want to make a difference within this genre and bring good energy and great music to all!"
Kimberley's first single for the label is "Strobelight," which dropped last month.
The song was produced by Warren Rigg and Tony Moran. Tony said in a statement he thinks that Kimberley, who placed third on "Idol's" Season 2 behind Clay Aiken and winner Ruben Studdard, has just the right pipes for dance music.
"We are proud to know that such a gifted artist whose star is rising higher can share that star with us on the dance floor," Tony said.
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Crazy basketball buzzer-beater becomes all-time standard by which this high schooler's life will be measured
Myra Fleener: You know, a basketball hero around here is treated like a god, er, uh, how can he ever find out what he can really do? I don't want this to be the high point of his life. I've seen them, the real sad ones. They sit around the rest of their lives talking about the glory days when they were seventeen years old.
Coach Norman Dale: You know, most people would kill… to be treated like a god, just for a few moments.
If I were Austin Groff, I would bore people until the end of my days about the few moments when I became a god by hitting this crazy, ass-backward, buzzer-beating shot during a recent high school holiday basketball tournament in Ohio.
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"This is drugs. This is your brain on drugs. Any questions?"
Sound familiar? For some of our readers, maybe not. This line actually dates back to the Partnership for a Drug-Free America's 1987 classic television public service campaign. Perhaps even more memorable than the slogan was the imagery that accompanied it—a sizzling egg in a hot frying pan. Check out the video and see for yourself.
When it launched in the late 1980s, this classic public service campaign challenged the idea that drugs' effects were temporary. The campaign message that drug addiction changes people's brains and shatters people's lives would soon start to take hold.
Brain Scans Replace Fried Eggs
Today, we don't have to use a frying egg to demonstrate what a "brain on drugs" might look like. Through the use of brain-imaging technology, science can show us a real picture of how drug use affects the brain. By measuring the amount of glucose in a particular area of the brain, a brain scan (called positron emission tomography) can tell how active the brain is.
Take a look at the "control" scan on the left, which is the brain of a normal person. Look at all the red—this means that these regions of the brain are highly active since red represents glucose. The right scan is taken from someone who is on cocaine. What do you notice? A lot less red, right?, which means less activity. Reduced glucose can affect many brain functions, such as decision-making, memory, and concentration.
"This is your brain on drugs" just got a whole new meaning.
What drug-prevention slogans or images have the greatest impact on you? Send us a message or leave us a comment, and let us know what you think.
The big lie is a good one - or i love that commercial that said, I have to go to work, so i can make more money, so i can buy more drugs, so that i can work harder,and faster , so i can make more money so I can buy more drugs. - what a vicous cycle - the big lie to ourselves. Thanks for the articles
What drug-PREVENTION slogans get me? None, because, for the most part, they are just that; SLOGANS.
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You know all those bottles of vitamins, minerals and herbs lining the shelves at your grocery?
You know all those bottles of vitamins, minerals and herbs lining the shelves at your grocery?
They might look a lot like the bottles of aspirin and heartburn remedies in the next aisle over, but there's a distinct difference.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate supplements in the same way it does prescription and over-the-counter medications. Supplement-makers must register with the FDA, but the agency is not exactly responsible for ensuring safety and effectiveness before a product is sold.
Supplement-makers are supposed to report serious problems associated with their products, and the FDA is responsible for taking action against any unsafe dietary supplement product after it reaches the market.
An audit from the Government Accountability Office in 2009 called into question the FDA's limited role. Estimates have put the number of problems related to supplements in the tens of thousands.
Medical experts and those in the business of selling supplements have varying opinions on the benefits and downsides of increased oversight.
But they all say there are ways to help make sure you're getting a good product and that adding supplements won't cause you unexpected harm.
One important thing is to discuss with health-care providers any and all herbs and supplements you take. Some can interact adversely with prescription medications or might thin your blood and increase the risk of bleeding.
That's a particular concern for patients about to undergo surgery.
It's also a good idea because a doctor can help you understand which supplements are backed by reliable research and which ones are suspect, said Dr. Patricia Stafford, a Dublin radiologist and expert in integrative medicine.
"It's kind of the wild, wild West out there on the Internet. You can plug in 'black cohosh' or some other herb and come up with all kinds of information ... some of it's good, and some of it's not," she said.
A "GMP" designation on a product signals that the company follows good manufacturing-practice regulations outlined by the FDA, Stafford said. It's also a good idea, she said, to visit the site www.ConsumerLab.com, where results of independent tests of products are described.
She advises using strong caution if buying from China or India, where manufacturers have been known to include high levels of contaminants in supplements.
"For me personally, I've asked people that I know ... for some good product lines. It can be very difficult; it can be very confusing for people to make those types of choices," Stafford said.
Don Caster, owner of Raisin Rack in Westerville, has been selling supplements for almost 40 years.
"I think anything that grows in popularity, you certainly bring charlatans into the mix," he said.
On the other hand, the increasing popularity of supplements has meant that there are more "serious players" making reliable products, Caster said.
Most of their raw materials come from pharmaceutical companies, and most follow strict standards, he said.
"Obviously, shop at a store where a retailer is well aware of his source. If you buy something door to door or from the Web, see if they disclose their sourcing and their testing.
"Your high-quality companies will go into detail."
On a more basic level, make sure the product has a lot number and expiration date, Caster said.
Even the safest of supplements can be detrimental if people don't follow reasonable guidelines when taking them, he said.
"You have to follow a very simple philosophy: If something has a good property, at some point it must have a bad property. There's no such thing as drinking 45 gallons of water a day and it won't hurt you."


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Scott Weiland Calls Stone Temple Pilots Members 'Disrespectful' + 'Selfish'
Scott Weiland is now speaking about some of the issues that have led to the current problems between himself and Stone Temple Pilots' members, who are now continuing under the STP band name with Chester Bennington as their vocalist. He points to differing viewpoints in how to promote the band as being at the base of their issues.
In a new interview with AZCentral.com, Weiland states, "Originally, before the whole STP thing blew up, I said, 'Look, we need to take a break. We need to make an album. We've been playing the same [expletive] set for four years, without a change. We've been watching ourselves go from playing 20,000-seat arenas to country fairs and 2,000-seat casinos.'" Weiland says he felt this was destroying the band's brand, but the other members, who had different management, saw things differently.
The singer states of the band's decision to move on without him: "Is that how I want to see STP now? Not at all. Not the band that I started. Not the band that I named. Not the band that when I was in Huntington Beach, took a shot and called Robert DeLeo at his apartment, doing nothing in music, living with his girlfriend, and said, 'Hey man, would you like to do a band?'"
When asked about where things stand between Weiland and his former bandmates, the vocalist stated, "I don't really think about it a lot. I think about how disrespectful they are, sometimes, in between a sip of coffee and a hit of my cigarette. I think about how selfish they are."


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Police and gossip-mongers are still trying to sort out exactly what happened on the fateful night Tiger Wood's secrets began to unravel.
Details of what transpired that night are still unclear, but new information gleaned from documents released by the Florida Highway Patrol Friday indicate that paramedics were concerned that domestic violence had occurred when they arrived on the scene.
The ambulance crew would not allow his wife to ride with him to the hospital because they thought it was a case of domestic violence.
It's unclear why the EMTs were under this impression. A police officer who responded to the scene of the accident said he never heard anyone mention domestic abuse, and does not know why the paramedics thought it had happened, according to the Associated Press.
The first responders arrived to find Tiger splayed out on the street by his home, dazed and bleeding from his lips. The back window of his SUV was smashed out after he had driven it into a nearby fire hydrant, and his wife Elin Nordegren was "frantic, upset," according to Windermere police Chief Daniel Saylor.
The couple told cops Nordegren has smashed the window with a golf club so she could unlock the door and get her husband out.
Woods has repeatedly denied that his wife struck him at any point.
"Elin never hit me that night or any other night. There has never been an episode of domestic violence in our marriage, ever," Woods said during a televised apology to his wife, family and fans last month.
Nordegren also gave two bottles of pain pills to officers on the scene, telling them that Woods had taken the medication earlier in the day.
Highway patrol investigator Cpl. Thomas R. Dewitt have requested security tapes from Wood's home several times, but the golfer's lawyer told him that Woods didn't know how the camera worked or how to retrieve the videotape.


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|Used my lovely copper cataplana for sauteing the ingredients and steaming the mussels
Whole Foods carries a wonderful Spanish chorizo in a 1/2-pound link, and black mussels from Carlsbad Aquafarm. Since it was just the two of us, and Dorie's recipe serves 4, I cut all the quantities in half, using about 2 lbs. mussels, 1/4 lb. chorizo, half an onion, shallot, half a red bell pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, a few sprigs of thyme, and one 14.5-ounce can of tomatoes (I used Muir Organic Fire Roasted Tomatoes). I substituted prosecco (about 1/2 cup), in place of dry white wine, since that's what we were drinking for the evening.
Dorie has two other mussels recipes in the book, Curried Mussels and Moules Mariniere, both of which I am looking forward to trying in the cataplana! I love my cataplana.
French Fridays with Dorie is an online cooking group, dedicated to Dorie Greenspan's newest book Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours. As members of the group, we have purchased the cookbook and cook along as much as we can. There is a new recipe each week, and we post about that recipe on Friday. We are asked to refrain from posting the actual recipes on our blog. The book is filled with stunning photography, and personal stories about each recipe, which makes it that much more intriguing. I highly recommend adding it to your cookbook collection if you haven't already!


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AMERICORPS AND VERMONT Youth Conservation Corps volunteer Paul D'Agnolo carries an old tire away from the shore of Otter Creek below the falls in Middlebury last Thursday morning. About a dozen volunteers worked last week to clean up the falls basin area and provide better access to Otter Creek from the Marble Works. The two-day cleanup was an outgrowth of the "Creative Economy" workshops in Middlebury last spring. More photos from the clean up are in the Oct. 18 print edition of the Independent.
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9 Oscar Hot Dogs Inspired by the 2014 Best Picture Nominees
More Oscar Dogs!
Some people associate the Oscars with start-studded red carpets, best-dressed lists, and endless acceptance speeches. We associate it with something a little tastier—hot dogs!
Below is one hot dog for each of the films nominated for Best Picture at this year's Academy Awards. We have everything from a dog resembling Christian Bale in American Hustle to a "Hostage Sausage" for Captain Phillips to a "Money, Money, Money Dog" that even the executives in The Wolf of Wall Street might approve of.
Check them all out below and vote for your winning pick in the comments!
American Hustle: The Mob Dog
Sweet Italian Sausage, Spaghetti Toupée, Almond Shades, Dried Apple Mustache, Scallion Mouth and Tie Made from Sliced Bread, Mayo, Sriracha and Scallion
Mob Dogs know that appearances can be deceiving, and this dog pulls off the toupee just as slickly as Christian Bale, right?
Captain Phillips: The Hostage Sausage Dog
Spicy Pork Sausage Bound in Kale Chains Stranded in a Sea of Popcorn Shrimp
A sausage dog this good would no doubt be taken hostage by just about any hungry pirate. Arggghhhhh!
Dallas Buyers Club: The AIDS Awareness Dog
Texas Hot Sauce AIDS Ribbon, Assorted Pill Condiments
A south-of-the-border-spicy dog raising awareness for HIV/AIDS. Simple and delicious.
Gravity: The Zero Gravity Dog
Hot Dog Spaceship, Hot Dog Bun Wings, Moon and Stars, Sour Patch Kid Astronaut
With this dog ship about to explode (with flavor), will this sour little astronaut ever make it home alive?
Her: Artificial Intelligence Dog
Infiniti Mustard, Wires, Microchip, LED Lights
In the future, hot dogs will be much more than just hot dogs. This A.I. Dog can talk to you, solve simple math equations, and change colors. Hot as this dog may be, it is not, however, willing to be your romantic partner. It is better at satisfying hunger than satisfying emotional needs.
Nebraska: The Cornhusker Dog
Hot Dog, Corn
Anyone traveling to Nebraska knows the real takeaway isn't a million dollars—it's a chance to see the Cornhuskers sports teams at the University of Nebraska! Cornhuskers, meet your match made in Midwestern hot dog heaven.
Philomena: The Irish Dog
Irish Potatoes, Cabbage, and a Guinness
Getting to the bottom of a complex family history can be a real challenge. Getting to the bottom of this Irish dog stuffed with crispy Irish potatoes and cabbage is about as easy as it gets, especially when you can wash it all down with hearty sip of Guinness.
12 Years a Slave
Plain hot dog
The plot of 12 Years a Slave is no laughing matter, so we've decided to leave this a plain dog.
The Wolf of Wall Street: The Money, Money, Money Dog
One Dollar Bill, Pennies
We know DiCaprio likes his money on just about everything in The Wolf of Wall Street. We are guessing he likes it with his dogs just the same. Edible? Maybe not. But who's counting?
And the Oscar Dog Goes To...
Let us know which dog you think wins this year's Oscar Dogs!
Will Levitt is a Brooklyn-based food writer. For fresh thoughts served daily, follow him on Twitter @UnderEggWill. Thanks to Sarah Wolfe for her creative input on Oscar Dogs 2014.
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The PC version of GTA 4 has been out for some time now and it is great to see we are getting lots of new members to GTAforums. However with such an influx of new users we are also getting the same question topics posted over and over. So I felt it was time we had a "GTA 4 for the PC FAQ". This topic will try and have answers to all those niggly questions. This is currently a work in progress and I will be updating it as much as I can.
It's simple to use, just check the table below for your question then click on it and it will take you straight to the answer :-
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NEW YORK, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Lupus Research Institute (LRI) applauds our colleagues at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) for issuing new guidelines to help healthcare professionals screen, diagnose and treat lupus nephritis, a type of kidney disease associated with lupus. Available on the ACR website, the new guidelines are just published in the April 2012 issue of Arthritis Care & Research.
An estimated one third of people with lupus are affected by lupus nephritis – a serious consequence of lupus in which the immune system attacks the kidneys. While nine out of 10 people with lupus are women, men with the disease are more prone to lupus nephritis.
The kidneys keep the balance of fluids in the body at the right levels, taking out waste and extra water from the blood and sending these out of the body through urine. The kidneys also help to control hormone levels and the amount of pressure in the blood vessels. If lupus attacks the kidneys, these functions are impeded and harmful toxins can start to build up in the blood, causing serious damage.
Lupus Nephritis Guidelines Codify Diagnosis and Treatment
The 2012 lupus nephritis guidelines were formulated through a thorough review by three panels of researchers of the medical literature from 1966 through 2010 for all evidence pertaining to "lupus kidney disease".
"It has been over a decade since guidelines for treatment of lupus nephritis were published, and much has changed since with new immunosuppressive and antihypertensive drugs as well as new therapeutics that work directly to reduce loss of kidney function," commented Betty Diamond, MD, Chief, Autoimmune Disease Center, Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, North Shore-LIJ Health System and Advisor-at-Large of the LRI Scientific Advisory Board. "It is very important that physicians have guidelines to help them make therapeutic decisions and to ensure that certain helpful strategies are not overlooked. However, the ultimate therapeutic plan will still be determined case by case by the patient and their physician."
The Lupus Research Institute is also strongly committed to improving early diagnosis and treatment of lupus nephritis by funding innovative research on the mechanisms of kidney damage and novel ways to monitor lupus nephritis; read more on LRI grants completed or in progress focusing on lupus nephritis. Most recently, discoveries from LRI-funded studies include biomarkers to diagnose and assess lupus nephritis while avoiding the need for invasive surgical biopsy. A new LRI study by Dr. Janusz Kabarowski, University of Alabama, Birmingham investigates the possibility of harnessing the anti-inflammatory properties of high-density lipoproteins (good cholesterol HDL) to protect the heart and blood vessels, and stem the immune system's attack on other vital organs including the kidneys.
"Because so many of our patients suffer from kidney disease, LRI scientific studies in the field of lupus nephritis are robust," noted LRI President Margaret Dowd. "We will support the ACR's efforts to educate patients and professionals on the need for early screening for lupus kidney disease when the condition is most treatable."
About the Lupus Research Institute
Now the world's leading private supporter of innovative research in lupus, the Lupus Research Institute is also supported by a Coalition of patient advocacy organizations across the country, primarily in the nation's urban centers. For more information, visit www.lupusresearchinstitute.org.
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Service is supposed to differentiate you from the club down the street. Having worked with more than 1,000 clubs in the past 25 years, however, I'm amazed at the number of people who don't have the slightest idea about the definition of customer service. Customer service is not a way of doing things — it's an attitude. Our industry's struggle with retention is a direct reflection of the poor customer service we deliver. As an industry, we make a lot of promises, but we have a challenge delivering on those promises. Other industries, such as the hotel, restaurant, hospitality and resort industries, recognize the importance of investing in staff training programs so they can deliver more "moments of magic." Yet few clubs spend time or money training the employees who have the most contact with their members and guests.
Most people come into the world of business with a low service aptitude, but through a continuous service training program, a person's service aptitude can dramatically increase. Unfortunately, most clubs spend 99 percent of their training on the technical side of the person's job (perhaps because they are reactively hiring and just need to fill the position).
Today's customers are smarter, leaner and more price conscious. They have lower morale (maybe they were downsized at work), are hit on more by competitors, and because of poor service expectations, are more demanding, less forgiving, harder to satisfy and less loyal. Every time customers walk into your club or you call them, you have an opportunity and a choice to provide good customer service. The secret to doing so? A positive attitude.
Too many club managers ask, "Why is customer service so difficult?" or "Why are most companies so bad at customer service when all it is is common sense?" Perhaps it's common sense to someone who has experienced good customer service at a quality hotel or restaurant. However, front-line employees in nearly every industry earn between $6-$16 an hour, which means they typically don't fly first class, stay at five-star resorts or drive a Lexus. How can employers expect these same people to deliver world-class service to customers if they've never seen it demonstrated nor been trained to provide it?
That doesn't mean you must pay front-line staff $100,000 per year so that they can afford first-class service. The ability to deliver world-class service has everything to do with a person's service aptitude, which is a person's ability to recognize opportunities and exceed a customer's expectations, regardless of the circumstances. When you run out of towels, the power goes out or you are short staffed, front-line employees must be able to think on their feet and turn around the situation. That's when you will see your staff's true service aptitude.
Beyond training staff to provide good customer service, clubs need to identify and meet their customers' needs. Why should you try so hard to find out what your customers really want? Because your best customers are also the hottest prospects for your competitors. If other salespeople win over one of your loyal customers by offering more ideas and more service, maybe they have more right to the business than you do.
Your members are saying, "I vote with my money, and an election is every time I want to tell a friend about my experience." When you lose a customer, you lose two ways: you don't get their money and your competitors do.
Be committed to exceptional service. Somewhere along the way, we forgot the customer in favor of the bottom line. And now many of our old customers are boosting other clubs' profits. If you don't satisfy your customers, someone else will.
Ed Tock is a partner in Sales Makers, a marketing and sales training consulting firm that has worked with more than 1,000 clubs and is a winner of the IHRSA Associate of the Year award. He can be reached at [email protected].


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Re: I need help: my friend has gone emo
Karson, no. I know BUBBA FETT changed the subject mid-topic, but you started this topic, which has gone on for 3 pages now. "I need help my friend has gone Emo. I need your advice to help his come back to the light-so-to-speak." That's the topic.
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FITC Toronto is done for another year and it was again a great event. This year there seemed to be a lot more students and the turnout in general was fantastic. During the conference I did a dead drop for Master Collection CS5, an unlocked Google Nexus One, and admission onto the AIR for Android private beta. Due to my schedule at the conference, this one only consisted of three steps, but it still gave people plenty of trouble. Below are the solutions.
The Good Shepherd
The first clue was fairly straightforward. The image on the left is of Matt Damon from the movie The Good Shepherd. In addition to that you can see the word street on the handrail. A quick look of the streets around the Hilton would reveal Edward street. Edward was the name of the character played by Damon. On Edward street you will find the billboard shown in the image at the right. Comparing the actual location to the photo would reveal that the numbers were removed from the photo. Putting those numbers into the form will get you to the next step. Several people did not recognize Matt Damon and at least one person thought it was Johnny Depp. One person solved this by finding a map of all of the ad locations in the city and somehow they got the correct number.
Japanese Subway
The next step consisted of a photograph taken from the Flickr feed of Mike Chambers. Everyone was definitely over thinking on this one as all you needed to do was to take the image into Photoshop and zoom in on it. Many people were printing out maps of the Tokyo subway and trying to determine the station shown in the photo. If you adjusted the levels of the photo you would see the answer (WH975) printed on the back of a lady's leg.
The Finish
The last step consisted of the photo above with the text Hilton 31. This was quite easy as you only needed to go to the 31st floor and retrieve the dead drop coin from the pillow shown in the photo. There were several teams that were close to winning, but the prize went to Raz Peel. This was actually great because Raz came in second last year and he worked his ass off on that one. Congratulations Raz!


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Lawrence Tech will dedicate materials research center May 2
Southfield, Mich. – Lawrence Technological University will dedicate its Center for Innovative Materials Research (CIMR) on Friday, May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m., on its campus at 21000 West Ten Mile Road in Southfield.
The U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) have funded projects at CIMR that help save lives, save taxpayer money and keep people safe. CIMR researchers have done work in the defense, homeland security, transportation infrastructure, construction and automotive industries.
Public officials who are scheduled to provide remarks at the dedication include U.S. Senator Carl Levin, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and MDOT Director Kirk Steudle.
Gov. Jennifer Granholm has praised CIMR for its potential to create new jobs in Michigan in addition to helping develop new products with military and civilian applications. "The center is a prime example of the intersection of high technology and homeland defense," Granholm has observed. "Building the center will create jobs today. Putting the technology the center develops to work will create jobs tomorrow, and all of it will help protect America's troops. This is a win for our economy today and a win for its future."
MDOT recently designated the Civil Engineering Department at Lawrence Tech as a Center of Excellence for Sustainable Infrastructure & Structural Testing for its ongoing research at CIMR to improve the structural integrity and longevity of concrete bridges. MDOT engineers will work with Civil Engineering Department Chair Nabil Grace and his research team on the development of new ways to increase the longevity of bridges and decrease maintenance costs.
"Research is happening right here in Michigan at Lawrence Technological University that isn't happening anywhere else in the country. Lawrence Tech's Center for Innovative Materials Research is doing research on carbon reinforcement and testing that ultimately will result in bridge structures that will last longer than ever before. We are proud to partner with Lawrence Tech as the CIMR develops innovative technologies that will benefit current and future generations by improving the nation's infrastructure," Steudle said.
Lawrence Tech's CIMR is a unique national research facility that offers four ways to test materials:
Concrete components up to 100 feet long can be tested for stress under both static and repeated loads up to a million pounds of force.
An environmental/loading chamber to be built this year will measure the impact of both repeated and static loads in simulated climatic conditions ranging from Antarctica to equatorial South America.
A fire/loading chamber installed in 2007 can test structural components up to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit and approximate conditions at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.
Nanotechnology testing equipment can measure such things as the tensile strength of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in reinforced concrete and fabric.
For more than a decade, Grace has conducted research on using noncorrosive carbon, glass and aramid fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP, GFRP, AFRP) materials and other advanced composites to replace steel reinforcement bars in bridge construction. Composites are more expensive, but eliminating steel corrosion reduces maintenance costs and can double the longevity of bridges, according to Grace.
These composites also have military applications. Innovative and advance carbon fiber materials are being developed at CIMR that can help reduce the weight of military vehicles and body armor while providing greater protection and durability. Less weight in vehicles also improves fuel economy.
CIMR researchers are collaborating with the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) on the design, testing, evaluation and durability of military materiel.
Carbon fiber can be used to improve the durability of wind turbine blades, and there are many other potential commercial uses for composite materials developed and researched at CIMR.
Lawrence Technological University, ltu.edu, offers some 80 undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs in Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Engineering and Management. Founded in 1932, the 4,500-student, private university pioneered evening classes 75 years ago, and today has a growing number of weekend and online programs. Lawrence Tech's 102-acre campus is in Southfield, with education centers in Lansing, Livonia, Clinton Township, Traverse City and Petoskey. Lawrence Tech also offers programs with partner universities in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.


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Number of police-questioning billboards triples
Kenosha family purchases 26 additional billboards in response to Milwaukee cases
A Kenosha family whose son died while in police custody is stepping up their efforts to raise awareness of two Milwaukee custody cases and turn up the heat on the city's police chief and mayor.
Michael Edward Bell was shot and killed by Kenosha police in 2004 during a traffic stop. The officers involved were cleared of wrongdoing, but the family won a judgment against the city.
Michael M. Bell used a portion of the award to take out billboards in 2008 asking how police are allowed to investigate themselves, but two recently publicized Milwaukee cases have Bell taking out billboards questioning not only police, but Milwaukee's mayor.
Derek Williams died in Milwaukee Police custody in July of 2011. Recently released squad car video helped influence the Medical Examiner's Office to change Williams' cause of death to homicide.
When the ruling was changed, Bell took out 17 billboards questioning why police were allowed to investigate themselves.
Bell took out 11 more billboards focused once again on police investigating themselves because he could sympathize with the Williams family.
"It's about an empty feeling," Bell said. "It's horrible and that's why I'm raising awareness on this."
On Oct. 5, the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission ruled that city officers did not violate policies or procedures when the mother of 13-year-old Darius Simmons, who was shot and killed by his neighbor, was kept in the back of a squad car to be questioned and was not allowed to see her son.
Upon hearing the ruling, Bell took out 26 additional digital billboards.
"I went to one of the billboard companies I'm working with and asked 'How much remaining inventory do you have?" Bell said. "They said 'We have 26 additional billboards,' and I said, 'I'll take them all.'"
Bell added to his police investigations message, expanding the message to now include Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.
"The new billboard will now say, 'When police kill, where's the mayor?'" Bell said.
He said he hopes the message will touch people deep enough that they take action.
"You see that billboard, you pick up your cellphone, you call the mayor's office," he said.
Bell said that until a change is made in policy or personnel, he does not plan to back down from his message.
WISN 12 News talked to Barrett about the billboards aimed at him.
"I realize it's a very emotional time. I think anybody who had a situation where their son had just been shot and died, or a situation where your son died in police custody, there's going to be a lot of emotions. But what we have said consistently is we have to have a fair investigation," Milwaukee Mayor tom Barrett said.
The Bell family received $1.75 million as part of a civil rights lawsuit.


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Death, in the traditional sense is not necessary. Well, it won't be. I see it as extremely likely that the human lifespan is about to shoot up to at least many hundreds of years. Nascent medical technology will allow us to repair the DNA damage as it occurs. Nascent but not quite imminent, if that makes sense. I think if you are born now or later, you've got a good shot at not needing the long shot of cryogenic suspension to survive. Those of us adults, imo, are likely to die before our 120th birthday, even with exercise, lifestyle control, supplements and current medical therapy.
Vitrification. Long shot, maybe. Barbaric, maybe. But way the heck less of a long shot and less barbaric that cremation and embalming with burial or entombment. These traditional forms of dealing with human remains, I think, now, are disrespectful and wasteful. If you burn your body to ashes or remove the blood and replace it with formaldehyde, you are guaranteeing permanent decay of your structure and therefore your identity. Disgusting.
Life is good, right? Death is bad, right? Why have we spent so much time, money and effort trying to mitigate disease instead of trying to eliminate death? Religion, I say. Going to Heaven is not a good delusion, as if any delusions are. If we stopping believing that death is inevitable, then maybe we can avoid it with technological progress. But, we have to try first. Issues like overpopulation and cost effectiveness can be dealt with and are not insurmountable obstacles, imo.
So, I deal with death by trying to be happy and productive till such a time that the machine that is me breaks down. And I will try to do what I can to put off that breakdown. And if I need to cool the machine that is me down to -81 degrees to stop decay of my DNA and organs, then, so be it. I have no delusions about the likelihood of my own death whether of 'old age' or the possibility that I get hit by a bus today, but, I will not accept death lying down or with a smile. I will fight, under almost all circumstances to stay here in this reality as a viable entity. Not out of fear of not feeling or thinking anything at all, because how can not existing be painful, but because life is fun and pleasing and a prerequisite for any other experience.
I found this insightful...
We have about 35 years of oil left in the world. When it runs out, the republicans will find something else to make money from. A child can make hydrogen from a glass of water so that may not be profitable. It only makes sense though that we should be applying science to make hydrogen safe to use as the eventual lack of burning fossil fuel will hopefully heal the earth and water. Even if it's not safe, if it blows up it won't poison the ocean like nuclear power. (say goodbye to tuna fish sandwiches by the way) The point is that medicine makes someone money. All the medicine consumed goes into the water and we become immune eventually. What would make long life profitable? That is the question that, if answered, would slap science right out of the park as it accelerated toward the discovery of immortality.
As far as living life goes,.. Have you ever smiled at a child whom you don't even know? It's kind of strange that we do that if you really think about it. I mean, what good does it do us personally? I think I have the answer to that. We have a survival instinct just like every other animal. (They say lions will die with an erection) We wish any child to have a good and safe situation and proof of that is a smile returned. We don't know them but, in a way, they are part of us as they are from our species. We not only wish to survive personally but also wish our species to continue. Focus on that is what causes us to do great things that last beyond our years.
I think we have evolved into creatures that have compassion because it is better for our survival. I wish myself and anyone else willing and able to make a commitment to themselves, their identity and health, to have radically long life. I value anyone who is productive and moral (rationally self-interested).
The republicans can suck it. If we had a government that properly upheld individual rights, no one group of people could gain and control one technology in an unfair manner. Unless you count productive members of society, but that would not be unfair.
What would make long life profitable? Long life is the profit. We get long life after creating technologies that allow it. The question is 'what would make these technologies and the achievement of them profitable?'. The answer is health and longevity. People will invest and buy them as soon as they are seen as a realistic investment, which is not too far off, if you ask some experts.
I worry about death, too. We are human and are supposed to want to live. It's still survival of the species- not death. I know it's silly to worry about death but I do anyway. Perhaps it's hardwired. Having been raise a fundie I got rid of god easily enough- but convincing my stomache that there is no hell or the devil is another thing. I think one of the things that changed my thinking is the fact that even the universe is not going to last forever. God was never merciful and the universe itself ends. I should be philosophical about it all. Then I think about all I will miss of my kids life. So much for philosophy. I forgive myself for being a human being. That;s more grace than our dear fluffy lord ever gave me.
It's ironic that the "solution" to the problem of fear of death from a religious perspective is actually the root of the fear of death. I'm referring to the concept of a "soul" or "self". If there is no "I" or "self" and you are convinced of this, really convinced, then the loss of self is not something to fear.
The Buddhist have been saying this for a long time. Now those in the areas of Neurology, Cognitive Science and Consciousness are putting coming to the same conclusion. The "soul", the "self", the "I" is an illusion. Yet it is that very thing which we fear to lose and bring about the fear of death.
The key is that you have to be convinced, to really know there is no self.
My primary concern is for those I leave behind, especially my children. Once I dead of course I won't know or care but now I want to make sure they have someone to go to, to help them out. That is my concerns.
I'm really unsure how I feel about death. The only death I've ever been emotionally affected by was my grandfather's, just because they kept him alive in misery for quite a while, which I personally think is horrible. But other than that, I guess I've always felt neutral about people passing away.
However, my dad is getting pretty bad now. It's hard to say how close he is, but I'm personally guessing that he's just a couple of years away. I've never faced someone so close to me dying, so I keep thinking about how I'll react to it. I suspect that I'll be okay knowing that he lived a long and good life, and he's had a chance to do most everything he would have wanted to do.
But who knows? It might hit me hard and my entire viewpoint of death willl change. Just have to wait and see.
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