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25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS REVIEW: WONDERFALLS – CAGED BIRD
Posted on December 14, 2019 by proxyblue57 Standard	Reply
Caroline Dhavernas (Hannibal)
Katie Finneran (Bewitched)
Tyron Leitso (Bloodrayne 2)
Lee Pace (The Hobbit)
Diana Scarwid (Pushing Daises)
Tracie Thomas (Cold Case)
Neil Grayston (Earthsea)
Jeffrey R. Smith (Warehouse 13)
Glenn Fitzgerald (The Sixth Sense)
Caged Bird' brings the series to a close with a hostage crisis at Wonderfalls and with Jaye and Eric trying to cope with "goodbye" after Heidi arrives to take Eric home to New Jersey. While trying to escape police, an armed robber ends up trapped in the gift shop and takes Jaye, Sharon, Alec, and Wade (the mall security guard) hostage. Jaye is continually encouraged to bolster Wade's confidence, which leads to him having a heart attack while attempting to bludgeon the robber with a souvenir paddle. As the robber grows increasingly desperate, the animals tip Jaye off to an escape route through the bathroom. The robber takes her along to protect himself, but ends up getting killed by an ambulance speeding to the scene. Ultimately, the deceased robber's heart goes to the security guard, saving his life, and Eric and Heidi split up, leaving Jaye and Eric free to be together at last!
The frustrating, heartbreaking torture of the last run of episodes finally comes to an end as Jaye and Eric are united at long last! I'm thrilled we got to close on a "happily ever after" note for our favorite, star-crossed, not-yet-lovers. I like to imagine the two of them growing old together, keeping busy with hilarious and vague mission directives from Jaye's animal voices. Setting the Universe to rights with trusty sidekicks Mahandra and Aaron, and with the hapless Sharon inadvertently helping out or getting screwed over, depending on the week. Oh, and the team always makes time for family breakfast and family game night at the Tylers. Dreamy sigh.
This episode was also a solid hour of entertainment, with good misdirection and multiple interpretations for Jaye's missions, plus loads of great character interactions. Sharon comforting Jaye in the manager's office. Aaron inviting Mahandra to his parents' anniversary dinner as his date. Mahandra giving in to her feelings by kissing Aaron in public. Eric and Jaye in all their goodbye scenes and the wonderful "hello!" scene at the end. A great epsiode that sadly became the last episode of the show.
REVIEW: STARGATE: ATLANTIS – SEASON 5
Posted on June 24, 2019 by proxyblue57 Standard	Reply
Joe Flanigan (Thoughtcrimes)
Rachel Luttrell (A Dog's Breakfast)
Jason Momoa (Aquaman)
Robert Picardo (The Orville)
David Hewlett (Rise of TPOTA)
Amanda Tapping (Sanctuary)
Connor Trinneer (Star Trek: Enterprise)
Mitch Pileggi (The X-Files)
Kavan Smith (Mission To Mars)
Patrick Sabongui (Power Rangers)
Leela Savasta (Battlestar Galactica)
Sharon Taylor (Smallville)
Rainbow Francks (Aliens Vs Predator: Requiem)
Paul McGillion (The Flash)
David Nykl (Arrow)
Mark Dacascos (Kamen Rider Dragon Knight)
Chuck Campbell (Jason X)
Michelle Morgan (Deep Six)
Robert Moloney (Man of Steel)
Kate Hewlett (A Dog's Breakfast)
Nicole de Boer (Star Trek: DS9)
Janina Gavankar (True Blood)
Christina Cox (The Chronicles of Riddick)
Apollonia Vanova (Watchmen)
Christopher Heyerdahl (Van Helsing)
Chelah Horsdal (Hell on Wheels)
Michael Shanks (Smallville)
Daniella Alonso (The Hills Have Eyes II)
Agam Darshi (Sanctuary)
Aaron Craven (The Predator)
Alan Blumenfeld (Heores)
David Lovgren (Antitrust)
Robert Davi (The Goonies)
Tamlyn Tomita (The Eye)
Anna Galvin (Tin Man)
Jonathon Young (Sanctuary)
Gary Jones (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina)
Dawn Olivieri (The Vampire Diaries)
Neil Jackson (Blade: The Series)
Jody Thompson (The 4400)
Frank Vincent (Goodfellas)
Steve Schirripa (The Sopranos)
Carson Beckett is back for no less than five episodes, and despite heavy use of the Wraith ship set, the stories are good and justify it. The characters are as well written as ever, I really felt the writers stepped it up a notch this season. Robert Picardo is back as Richard Woolsey and promoting him to the role of Commander was a stroke of genus. No disrespect to Commander Weir and Colonel Carter, but in Richard Woolsey, Stargate Atlantis had finally cast its ideal leader. There are also a couple of deadpan in-jokes about his holographic Doctor character hidden in the dialogue, which are extremely funny when you spot them. Despite the technology getting more and more advanced, there is less of a reliance on the technology itself selling the story. There is more focus on the characters than before and all the characters get at least one episode where they take centre stage in the story – for example, David Hewlett puts in an incredibly moving performance in The Shrine where McKay is struck down with a fast acting Pegasus equivalent of Alzheimer's. Very good use is made of the popular Wraith characters Michael and Todd, and the budding relationship between McKay and Keller is a refreshing antidote.
Torri Higginson (Dark Waters)
Claire Rankin (Taken TV)
Bill Dow (Izombie)
Yee Jee Tso (Antitrust)
David Ogden Stiers (Two Guys and a Girl)
Christopher Judge (The Dark Knight Rises)
Kyra Zagorsky (See)
Jill Wagner (Blade: The Series)
Michael Cram (Flashpoint)
Brenda James (Slither)
Niall Matter (The Predator)
Danny Trejo (Machete)
Christopher Heyerdahl (Sanctuary)
Kimberley Warnat (Freddy vs Jason)
Steven Culp (Jason Goes To Hell)
Brendan Penny (The A-Team)
Andee Frizzell (Flash Gordon)
Jodelle Ferland (Kingdom Hospital)
David Richmond-Peck (V)
Crystal Lowe (Black Xmas)
Kari Wuhrer (Eight Legged Freaks)
Emma Lahana (Cloak & Dagger)
Dylan Neal (Arrow)
Rob LaBelle (Dark Angel)
Ben Cotton (Bates Motel)
Stargate Atlantis ups its game with season four. But it's not with particularly clever or imaginative stories that the shows writers and producers manage to bring about this change; it's actually in the areas of character development and action that this season really excels. With the (implied) deaths of inarguably my favourite two characters in season three, I wasn't expecting their replacements to integrate perfectly, or right away into the Atlantis team, but both actors are given such great material to work with that it's impossible not to be engaged with their individual story-arcs. Sam carter is (of course) as brilliant as always, but unlike Doctor Weir, doesn't appear in nearly as many episodes, or seem to be involved as deeply in the decision-making processes on the base. She just feels like any other member of the team and fits right in almost immediately. Doctor Keller is initially unconvincing in her role as chief medic, but before long she too blossoms into a really intriguing and multi-layered character. While there are more than a handful of solid Replicator and Wraith-based episodes to enjoy in this twenty-episode season, it's the character-based stories that stand-out for me as the best examples of this season. Episode 7- `Missing' , episode 13- `Quarantine' and episode 16- `Trio' are each so gripping. The final stand-out story for me would be the concluding episode- `The Last Man', which breaks out of the mould of the finale's of previous seasons and doesn't involve an unprovoked attack on the city, or a multi-episode build-up. It's pretty self-contained on the whole and mixes well themes of time-travel, action and season four's despicable mystery nemesis.
Julia Benson (The Order)
Richard Kind (Gotham)
Richard Dean Anderson (MacGyver)
Alan Ruck (Speed)
Robert Davi (The Bad Pack)
Nels Lennarson (Horns)
Patrick Sabongui (The Flash)
Megan Leitch (IT)
Panou (Flash Gordon)
Leela Savasta (Big Eyes)
Laura Harris (Dead Like Me)
Kenneth Welsh (Timecop)
Caroline Cave (Van Helsing)
Lara Gilchrist (Battlestar Galactica)
Daniel Bacon (The BFG)
Atlantis has emerged as the name not of a location that cannot be moved, but of a truly mobile city that can relocate . well, to anywhere. The season ends with the city blasting off into space. Season Three had some great moments. The season finale . was splendid. And the season featured what may be my favorite episode of the entire series so far in "Common Ground," in which the Genii kidnap Sheppard and enclose him with a wraith who is allowed to feed on no one else. Christopher Heyerdahl has played the wraith in this episode he was allowed to give this particular wraith a dignity and complexity not allowed any other wraith with the exception of Michael. He gradually drains the life out of Sheppard out of sheer necessity before the two of them, cooperating as human and wraith never have before, manage to escape from the Genii. Then, in a moment that could lead to interesting plot developments in the future, we discover that the wraiths cannot only drain another creature of life, they can also imbue them with it, and as a sign of comradeship he heals Sheppard. Season 3 sets up many changes that carry over into the fourth season, with becketts death in Sunday and Wier leaving the show, and Amanda Tapping taking over, its a great season leaving leaving things on a cliffhanger to be resolved in season 4.
Rainbow Sun Francks (Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem)
Ellie Harvie (The New Addams Family)
Clayton Landey (Sully)
Kirby Morrow (Ninja Turtles: Next Mutation)
Beau Bridges (My Name Is Earl)
Garwin Sanford (Arrow)
Lucia Walters (Fifty Shades Darker)
Nicole Muñoz (Van Hesling)
Jaime Ray Newman (Bates Motel)
A.C. Peterson (Mutant X)
Chris Gauthier (Watchmen)
Pascale Hutton (Sanctuary)
Aaron Abrams (Hannibal)
Jenn Bird (Blade: The Series)
Chad Morgan (The Purge: Anarchy)
Peter Flemming (The X-Files)
William MacDonald (Riverdale)
Peter Woodward (Crusade)
Jay Brazeau (Bates Motel)
Chelan Simmons (Final Destination 3)
Mark Gibbon (The 6th Day)
Ryan Robbins (Caprica)
Colm Meaney (Star Trek: DS9)
Brandy Ledford (Androemda)
Kevin McNulty (Fantastic Four)
Patrick Gallagher (Sideways)
Season one not only established this show as a unique rival to its fellow series `Stargate: SG-1′, but also set the bar very high for a second season with this new breed of adventurers continuing to battle Wraith and other foe in the far-removed Pegasus Galaxy. Just as with its sister series, `Atlantis' is adept at balancing a large season story-arc while at the same time providing its audience with inventive one-off stories that act both to attract new viewers to the show and also give the loyal fan-base a break from the on-going threat of the Wraith. This second season is no exception. The Siege Part III – As last season closed, the cliffhanger had Atlantis under siege by the Wraiths and things were not going well. Atlantis was ready to self destruct and Maj. Shephard was on the way to a suicide mission. As is customary in such situations, the cavalry arrives just in the nick of time in the form of the Earth Ship Daedelus. It has some advanced Asgard technology on board which saves Shepherd and helps to destroy the hive ships attacking Atlantis. Some manage to get away and they are heading back with reinforcements. While the cleanup is going on, a lieutenant is rescued but he has been severely damaged by the wraith. He is irrational and jumpy about the others who do not fully trust him. As the enlarged wraith fleet arrives, Atlantis decides to gamble on deceiving them that a self destruct has really taken place. This occurs just as the damaged lieutenant steals a puddle jumper and flees through the gate. Runner – A team from Atlantis is investigating a planet with extremely high solar radiation. While there, they find a dead Wraith. There is evidence that he was killed by Lt. Ford, the guy who fled in the first episode of the season. The team heads back to try and get him to come back. They find a surprise. There is another human on the planet who has had a transmitter mounted in his back so that he can be the guest of honor in a sort of trophy hunt. He has managed to elude the Wraith for 7 years before being captured. He is set free by Lt. Ford who is deranged. Now it is a 3 way manhunt with nobody trusting anyone else. Instinct – While investigating a new planet, the Atlantis team comes across a village that is intermittently plagued by a Wraith. The team agrees to hunt it down but finds something unexpected. They find a local scientist who has been raising a juvenile female Wraith as his daughter. He swears that it is not her who is terrorizing the village. He also maintains that there is another Wraith out there. The science types at Atlantis think they might be able to use the girl to develop a vaccine to fight the virus that causes humans to become Wraiths. It might even turn Wraiths back into humans. The research is promising until the young Wraith girl jumps the gun causing no end of problems. Conversion – At the close of the previous episode, LTC Shepherd was injured by the Wraith girl who had tried the experimental virus. Some of their blood mingled. Now he is infected with the parasitic virus that produces Wraiths. Now the race is one to capture an alien bug, get some stem cells and find a cure. The col. is going stir crazy while this happens and is getting more and more volatile. The Lost Boys – The team is following up on a tip and is captured. They are quickly taken to another planet where they find that they have been captured by a force led by the AWOL Lt. Ford. He has been on a rampage and has been taking Wraith "enzyme" from all of his victims. He feeds the enzyme to his followers to give them super strength. He thinks that is the way for humanity to defeat the Wraith. The enzyme prevents him from thinking straight. And, by the way, this one is a cliffhanger. The Hive – Lt. Ford's plan to prove the worth of the enzyme is simple. They use a stolen dart and use it to blow up a hive ship. That's what they were doing at the end of the last episode when they got captured. Remember, Ford doesn't think all that well under the influence of the enzyme. After the capture, all grow through withdrawal from the enzyme. The longer it has been used, the worse the withdrawal. Help comes from an unexpected source from the least likely hero. Critical Mass – Stargate Command on Earth and Atlantis are plunged into chaos when it is revealed that a Goa'uld operative is hidden in Atlantis. The operative has orders to set a bomb to blow up Atlantis when the Stargate is used to dial Earth. They apparently want to destroy Atlantis to keep the Wraith from getting anywhere near them. The mole is very highly placed. Michael – Something is not quite right. The episode begins with a man in sick bay. As he is awoken, all of the command staff is notified to be there. He has amnesia and cannot remember anything. He is told that he was a member of a team captured by the Wraith and recaptured by Atlantis. That is not quite the truth which is quite a bit uglier. He was a Wraith upon whom an experimental retrovirus had been tried. The experiment threatens the existence of Atlantis itself. Allies – A Wraith hive ship arrives. Instead of opening fire, the Wraith ship opens communication. It is being led by Michael, the Wraith upon whom experiments were conducted. He is offering all sorts of Wraith military secrets…for a price. They want the retrovirus used to create Michael. They believe that will give them supremacy over other Wraith. They are a slimy group though and hidden agendas are not beyond the realm of possibility. The alliance is not what it seems. Earth is in trouble in this season ending cliffhanger.
REVIEW: THE ORDER – SEASON 1
Posted on March 10, 2019 by proxyblue57 Standard	Reply
Jake Manley (Heroes Reborn)
Sarah Grey (Power Rangers)
Sam Trammell (Imperium)
Matt Frewer (The BFG)
Max Martini (The Town)
Katharine Isabelle (Hannibal)
Kawennahere Devery Jacobs (American Gods)
Louriza Tronco (Make It Pop)
Ty Wood (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina)
Adam DiMarco (The Magicians)
Aaron Hale (Miss Sloane)
Jedidiah Goodacre (The Originals)
Dylan Playfair (Descendants 2)
Hiro Kanagawa (Izombie)
Emily Holmes (Snakes on a Plane)
Julia Benson (Stargate Universe)
Kayla Heller (Snowcoming)
Ian Tracey (Bates Motel)
Françoise Yip (Aliens vs Predator 2)
Netflix shows like The Order have an advantage that series that release episodes a week apart don't have. Potential audiences can give a new show a quick opening binge right away rather than only viewing the always tricky pilot to prove that it's worthy of being added to their viewing schedule. The Order is definitely a supernatural show that stands alongside The Magicians or The Vampire Diaries, but the true twist to the witches versus werewolves premise doesn't show up until third episode. College campus drama tropes bog down the first episode a bit, but the central conflict is wholly unique with plenty of humor and well-written dialogue to smooth out the rough edges. On the one hand, The Order should be commended for not holding the viewer's hand during key parts of the opening narrative. Jack Morton (Jake Manley of iZombie) and his grandfather (Matt Frewer of Orphan Black) clearly have some sort of ulterior motive for getting him into Belgrave University as a freshman, but the audience has to figure out why on its own, and the details that unfold go from simple to complex pretty quickly. On the other hand, the manner in which Jack is admitted and his almost immediate encounters with frat boys and townie-hating rich kids is meant to be accepted with a hand wave and does feel a bit rushed. Given the hurry to establish the campus atmosphere, it's remarkable how quickly chemistry forms between Jake and sophomore college tour guide Alyssa Drake (Sarah Grey of Legends of Tomorrow). Despite moments of overt flirtation on Jake's part and even briefer flickers of mutual attraction, The Order is not in any rush to bring these two together or create any weird love triangles. A level of respect is built between them based on intelligence and an understanding that some of those around them, both magic users and regular students, are jerks with poor judgment. It's interesting that The Order pokes fun at ritualistic fraternity initiations immediately before bringing us into the pledge process for the titular Hermetic Order of the Blue Rose, which includes — you guessed it — the presentation of a magically appearing blue rose to the potential Neophytes. Even those established in the Order, such as college chancellor Vera Stone (Katharine Isabelle of The Arrangement) and the higher level students like Alyssa, indulge in the use of robes and masks, but somehow the secret society comes across as neither haughty nor ridiculous. It's just Hogwarts or Brakebills with a dash of alumni politics, and it works. The question is how many viewers will stay tuned in long enough to realize that the initial conflict that's presented in which Neophytes are supposedly being killed by werewolves is not nearly as Saturday B-movie as it may sound nor is it in fact a true representation of the nature of the animosity between witches and werewolves at all? Jake's place in the Order may have a lot to do with the mission imposed upon him by Grandpa Pete, but by episode three, it becomes so much more than that. And again, the friendships that Jake makes along the way (some of which lie in direct opposition to each other) are a bit rushed, but the humor that comes from the Neophytes playing with magic way beyond their understanding or Jack's R.A. (Adam DiMarco of The Magicians, oddly enough) trying to figure out what to do with his new resident is definitely worth overlooking the artificially acclerated bonding. Fellow Neophyte Gabrielle (Louriza Tronco of Spiral) is especially delightful and will quickly remind The Magicians fans of an early Margo, and she and Brandon (Aaron Hale of Pure) importantly add some much needed diversity to the lily white cast. So ignore the loglines and stick around until The Order shows you what it's really all about. With engaging characters and with several compelling paths set before its protagonist, this show has legs if it plays its cards right. Characters whom you assume are good might not be so honest, and those portrayed as evil aren't necessarily so. Achieving that level of complexity so quickly is worth the sacrifice of a little exposition. Now if you'll excuse me, I have seven more episodes to binge.
REVIEW: SERENITY
Posted on August 31, 2015 by proxyblue57 Standard	Reply
Nathan Fillion (Slither)
Gina Torres (Angel)
Alan Tudyk (I Robot)
Morena Baccarin (Gotham)
Adam Baldwin (Chuck)
Jewel Staite (Stargate: Atlantis)
Ron Glass (Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.)
Sean Maher (Arrow)
Summer Glau (Arrow)
Chiwetel Ejiofor (The Martian)
David Krumholtz (Hail, Caesar!)
Sarah Paulson (What Women Want)
Tamara Taylor (Bones)
Glenn Howerton (The Strangers)
"I'm not going to say it's the best science fiction movie, ever. Oh wait, yes I am". The words of Orson Scott Card himself, author of the award winning scifi novel "Ender's game", and many others.
Not only is this a very fine movie, made on a fraction of the budget of any other scifi film I can think of, it also captivates those who have previously had no interest in science fiction before. Which is far more than I can say about almost any SciFi movie I can think of, the only other being Ridley Scotts 80's classic Bladerunner.
Even if you've never seen Joss Whedon's critically acclaimed series "Firefly", less than a quater of the way through this movie you'll suddenly realize, I care about these people, I care about what happens to them, so rich are their characters. They have flaws & insecurities just like we all do.
You can do alot more in a 15 Episode TV series regarding character development than you can in a 2 hr movie, so the focus here is mostly on 2 main characters. The captain of the cargo ship Serenity, 'Malcolm Reynolds', and 'River', the extremely intelligent but mentally traumatized teenage sister of Dr Simon Tam who Reynolds agreed to give sanctuary aboard his ship some eight months or so earlier. Having said that though, all the characters are here, and they all do a fine job. The script is very witty, clever and often very powerful.
The soundtrack in Serenity quite wondrous in it's self, with beautiful melancholic strings, echoing piano, and western and oriental influences. They work perfectly with Whedon's stunning camera work and lighting. There are special effects in this movie a' plenty, and they look fantastic, in fact they completely belie the fact that this film cost less than $40m to make. They really are quite beautiful but they are there to further a strong story, not to overcome it.
So emotionally powerful is this film that it has been described as 'art', and I really do think that it is, but will everybody like it? In the words of O.S.Card, "Not a chance…… it really is too strong for some people. Plus the story line is 'smart enough' and 'mature' enough that some people just won't get it. Can't be helped". Serenity was indeed voted film of the year 2005, did it deserve the top spot? Possibly not, but it did deserve to be very close to it. It was certainly the "only" Scifi based movie that deserved to be anywhere near the top ten movies of 2005.
Serenity is a very unusual film, a tiny film that went by almost unnoticed and was a difficult film to market. There are no big names in the cast, and it is based on a short lived TV series that sadly too few know about. So when you see it for the 1st time, nay, the 2nd, 3rd and 4th time and so on, you'll feel privileged that you did..


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Focusing on the physiological and behavioral factors that enable a species to live in a harsh seasonal environment, this book places the social biology of marmots in an environmental context. It draws on the results of a forty-year empirical study of the population biology of the yellow-bellied marmot near the Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory in the Upper East River Valley in Colorado, USA. The text examines life-history features such as body-size, habitat use, environmental physiology, social dynamics, and kinship. Considerable new data analyses are integrated with material published over a fifty-year period, including extensive natural history observations, providing an essential foundation for integrating social and population processes. Finally, the results of research into the yellow-bellied marmot are related to major ecological and evolutionary theories, especially inclusive fitness and population regulation, making this a valuable resource for students and researchers in animal behavior, behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, ecology and conservation.
Part VI. Future of marmots. 21. Climate change and conservation ; 22. Major life-history traits.
ils:.b48989009|Book|Books||English|Cambridge University Press,|2014.|xii, 407 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm.


Zapletkano: Weekly Challenge #98: "UMT v. XI: Keenees"
Weekly Challenge #98: "UMT v. XI: Keenees"
Not much time for drawing this week ,this is my contribution for the challenge .The background on my first drawing is actually my own work but didn't have the courage to draw directly on it so I scanned it ( ha,ha) and used it as a background.
Both great, but the first one is my favourite. Would be nice on a wall!
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Waco, Texas – Indie developers Ron Tremper and Jeremy Weaver today are pleased to announce Ship Master 1.1, an update to their innovative shipping app, developed exclusively for iOS and all iDevices. Users simply enter the origin and destination zip codes, the weight, and package dimensions, and the app instantly generates a price list of shipping options with the least expensive first.
The highly accurate list of comparative prices includes all the various services provided by UPS (United Parcel Service), FedEx, and USPS (U.S. Postal Service). In addition, the app displays nearby drop off locations for each shipping service on a zoomable street map, and it provides for one-touch tracking of all packages shipped. Just in time for Christmas, Ship Master reduces the cost and anxiety of shipping packages during the holidays.
At launch in portrait orientation, the app displays three choices: Estimate Shipping Rates, Visit Tracking Page, and Find Shipping Locations. The first choice, Estimate Shipping Rates, lets users select either Quick Quote or Detailed Quote. A Quick Quote is based solely on the distance traveled and the weight of the package, while a Detailed Quote is generated by those same factors, but additionally determines whether the package will be billed by actual weight or dimensional weight (preferable). Dimensional weight is calculated by UPS and FedEx as the width times the length, times the height of the package, divided by a numerical factor (e.g., 18″ x 24″ x 10″ = 4,320/166 [NF] = 26 lbs. dimensional weight). Both quotes allow the selection of delivery to a commercial or residential address.
Users can Visit Tracking Page for UPS, FedEx, or USPS without leaving the app. Entering the package tracking number for the shipped item, instantly displays the delivery status or current location of the package. Lastly, users can easily Find Shipping Locations marked with red pushpins. The zoomable street map displays each of the three shipping services separately, with buttons for UPS, FedEx, and USPS.
Ship Master 1.1 is $0.99 (USD) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category. Review copies are available on request.
Based in Waco, Texas, independent developers Ron Tremper and Jeremy Weaver teamed up in early 2012 to bring the dream of Ship Master to life. Copyright (C) 2012 Jeremy Weaver. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.


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'It's a Knockout' - TV Programme
Created Dec 31, 2001 | Updated Jun 7, 2011
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It's a Knockout, the British version of Jeux Sans Frontières is a team game that was started by none other than French premier Charles de Gaulle. Originally based on a French TV show called Interville he wanted to bring together European countries and increase friendship between them. It was a show that captivated viewers across Europe for more than two decades (and still does in some countries) and was even the inspiration for Peter Gabriel's song 'Games Without Frontiers' - the literal translation of Jeux Sans Frontières.
The primary thing to be remembered about It's a Knockout is that it is immensely good fun and just about anyone who is reasonably fit can give it a go and take part.
The TV Show
It all began in Europe in 1965 and the show came to the UK in 1967 and ran on the BBC until 1987. It was initially presented by David Vine but the show did not really break through in popularity until the completely mad Stuart Hall began presenting it along with help from the unintelligible Eddie Waring - who was originally famous as a rugby league commentator - as the show's referee. It was often said that people used to watch the show just for Stuart Hall's inability to present the show without almost killing himself with laughter during each and every game and indeed the show was hugely popular in the UK during its heyday in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The show would feature three teams each representing a town or village in the UK. Each game would feature two of the teams with one sitting out. Points would be awarded to the teams on time, style and/or number of tasks completed depending on the type of game. Each team would be allowed to play a joker on one game which would increase their points total should they win that particular game. (The way a joker affected the scoring varied over the years but typically it would double the points the team playing it scored if they won that round.) During these main games a mini-marathon game would run which the sitting out team would complete. Each team would therefore do the same mini-marathon during the course of the show. The show would climax with a game featuring all three teams, a game called Fil Rouge in the European versions.
The winning team would proceed to the next round of the tournament and the eventual winners of the series would represent the UK in the pan-European Jeux Sans Frontières or International It's a Knockout. This featured six to eight European countries competing for the European title and featured a much bigger budget than the UK version and so had much more lavish costumes and sets if not necessarily more hilarity.
There were a large variety of games played over the years so it is beyond the scope of this guide entry to describe them all. Hopefully a flavour of the game will come across.
Games would typically be a relay with individual members of the team having to go over an obstacle course carrying some sort of object that had to be delivered to another team member at the other end of the course. They would then return to the start allowing another team member to complete the same task. For example the team might have to carry across pieces of foam shaped like ingredients in a beef burger and one team member would have to build the burger on the other side of the obstacle course. The platform on which the burger was to be built would of course not stand up without assistance and so the whole assembly could and would easily fall apart much to the amusement of the spectators and commentators. The obstacle course itself would typically be a huge rubber inflatable that would be covered in slippery foam so that the racers would slip and fall all over the place. Points would be awarded for the time the team completed the task in.
A variant of this might be that the contestants might have to carry buckets of coloured water over a greasy pole suspended over a swimming pool. While they were traversing the log, some of the opposing team members could assail them with wet foam sponges in an attempt to knock them off the greasy pole. Once across the pole they would pour their remaining water into a tube and points would be awarded for the volume of water successfully transported to the other side of the pool at the end of the allotted time.
Many games would require the teams to don very silly costumes. Pantomime horses might be required to traverse such obstacle courses in order to restrict the contestants' agility even further. Some games might involve one contestant dressed up as a 20-foot-tall waiter with about size 50 feet whose team members would have to fill a tray he was carrying with glasses (of the unbreakable variety) and he would have to cross a course that would inevitably be made very slippery with either water, foam or some type of slime - or possible all three! Other costumes that were often put on were giant penguin and clown costumes. These costumes were usually so big and clumsy that if the wearer fell over (not an uncommon occurrence) then they would frequently be unable to get up again and would resemble a beetle that is turned over on its back and cannot right itself.
The mini-marathon games were usually of the relay variety and a good example might be a team having to put on spiked helmets and be required to cross a large horizontal ladder whilst bursting balloons above their heads with their spikes. These balloons were of course filled with water and so the contestants could expect a complete soaking - it wouldn't be an It's a Knockout game if you didn't get wet. The points in the marathon would be awarded for the number of balloons burst in the time allowed.
Some games might be in the style of 'Pin the Tail on the Donkey'. Teams would have to carry pieces of, say, a dinosaur across, as usual, a wet and slippery inflatable to a blindfolded team member who would have (to at least try) to assemble the pieces into the required shape. Points here would be awarded for both the time the task was completed in and for the style in which the construction was completed - of course the result was usually not what the teams would have hoped for!
Other games involved were pillow fights, pole vaulting across swimming pools and attempting to cross rotating turntables carrying awkward objects whilst wearing the usual silly costumes.
Being a type of silly Olympics, there were no real prizes on the show. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the teams at the end of the programme. In what some would term the true nature of sport it was definitely the taking part that counted.
The Decline, Revival and Decline Again
At its peak the Jeux Sans Frontière finals in 1980 attracted an audience of 110 million across Europe but there was a hiatus in the finals between 1983 and 1987 because the show became too expensive to stage. The BBC hence ceased broadcasting Jeux Sans Frontières in 1982 and the domestic show declined thereafter. It was briefly revived in 1987 when four members of the British royal family captained teams in a one off special to raise money for charity but that was the last time it was shown on the BBC.
The show was revived in the UK in 1999 on Channel 5 with new presenters Keith Chegwin, Frank Bruno, Lucy Alexander and Nell McAndrew. It showed great promise as viewing figures for the first broadcast were 2.5 million. Unfortunately this interest soon declined and the figures for the final show in the series were only 20% of this.
Perhaps the show has had its time and the public are looking for a more 'sophisticated' game show now. It is also possible that many were looking back on the show with rose tinted spectacles but perhaps one day it will return to our TV screens again. Charles de Gaulle's idea of a 'game without frontiers' certainly enthralled viewers all over Europe for around 20 years and indeed a version ran in Australia for a time. It may not appear on television anymore but there are still echoes of the show around, particularly in children's television where many programmes still have games that involve silly people attempting to cross obstacles whilst hindered by bungees, foam, water and gunge. There are also a number of organisations who run It's a Knockout tournaments to raise money for charity and for companies to give their employees a good day of fun.
The Roll of Honours
Here is the roll of honours (number of victories in parentheses) amongst the various competing countries. Jeux Sans Frontières still runs in Europe so maybe one day the UK will have its time again.
The Individual winning Teams were:
1965 - Ciney (Belgium) and Saint-Amand-les-Eaux (France)
1966 - Eichstätt (West Germany)
1967 - Bardenberg (West Germany)
1968 - Siegen (West Germany)
1969 - Wolfsburg (West Germany) and Shrewsbury (Great Britain)
1970 - Como (Italy)
1971 - Blackpool (Great Britain)
1972 - La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland)
1973 - Ely (Great Britain)
1974 - Muotathal (Switzerland)
1975 - Nancy (France)
1976 - Ettlingen (West Germany)
1977 - Schliersee (West Germany)
1978 - Abano Terme (Italy)
1979 - Bar-le-Duc (France)
1980 - Vilamoura (Portugal)
1981 - Dartmouth (Great Britain) and Lisbon (Portugal)
1982 - Rochefort (Belgium)
1983 - 87 not played
1988 - Madeira (Portugal)
1989 - Azores (Portugal)
1990 - Jaca (Spain)
1991 - Vigevano (Italy)
1992 - Trebic (Czechoslovakia)
1993 - Kecskemet (Hungary)
1994 - Ceska Trebova (Czech Rebpublic)
1995 - Brno (Czech Republic)
1997 - Amadora (Portugal)
1998 - Szazhalombatta (Hungary)
1999 - Bolzano (Italy)
2000 not played. New games are planned for 2001. Currently the competing nations are Holland, Greece, Switzerland, Italy and Israel.
Give it a Go if you Dare!
Whether on TV, for charity or just as a company bonding session, this Researcher can tell you that if you get the chance, go for it! The games are virtually harmless, an awful lot of fun and if you don't cry with laughter at some point then you are doing it wrong. Long may It's a Knockout continue!
Merci monsieur de Gaulle.
Unlikely to return, alas
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Nancy E. Dick (born July 22, 1930) was the 41st Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. She was a Democrat and served from 1979 to 1987 under Governor Richard Lamm. She was Colorado's first female lieutenant governor.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan and attended the University of Denver College of Law. She served two terms in the Colorado House of Representatives before being elected Lieutenant Governor. She was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in 1984, losing to incumbent Republican William L. Armstrong.

Dick's grandsons are Tomicah Tillemann and Levi Tillemann.

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II Corinthians 5:11 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. 5:12 For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart. 5:13 For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause. 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead: 5:15 And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again. 5:16 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 5:18 And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; 5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. 5:20 Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ???s stead, be ye reconciled to God. 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
I John 2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life. 2:26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 2:28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. 2:29 If ye know that he is righteous, ye know that every one that doeth righteousness is born of him.
3:1 Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 3:2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is.
II Corinthians 4:14 Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. 4:15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God. 4:16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 4:17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 4:18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
5:1 For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 5:2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven: 5:3 If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked. 5:4 For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life. 5:5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. 5:6 Therefore we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.
Mark 16 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 16:2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 16:3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 16:4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. 16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted. 16:6 And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. 16:7 But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter that he goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.


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Poets from around the world celebrate the universal appeal of the comforts of home in this unique anthology.
Whether inhabited or remembered, whether solitary or teeming with family, whether a refuge from the world or a connection to a community, home is essential to the self. The poems in this anthology invite us into urban apartments and cozy cottages, stately mansions and hermits' huts. We watch a medieval housewife explain how she has spent her day; we join with Robert Herrick as he gives thanks for his "humble roof . . . weatherproof"; we peep in on Amy Lowell in the bath and John Donne in his bed, and join Joy Harjo at the kitchen table.
Home can mean many things: from Horace's rural farm to Billy Collins's favorite armchair, from Milton's "blissful bower" in Paradise to Imtiaz Dharker's "Living Space" in the slums of Mumbai. Mary Oliver imagines her dream house, Emily Dickinson dwells in possibility—"a fairer House than Prose," and a wide range of displaced poets long for their home countries: Ovid, Joachim du Bellay, Kapka Kassabova, Mahmoud Darwish, and even Jules Supervielle feeling "Homesick for the Earth." Wherever you happen to dwell or whatever your idea of domestic bliss, you are sure to find visions that resonate in No Place Like Home.
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Our internships are volunteer roles that give you the chance to gain work experience across different areas of the National Trust. As you'll be attached to a particular project or area of work, you'll be able to develop your skills and experience in that area. We're committed to supporting the personal development of volunteers on our internships, and recognise how important work experience is to career development.
Here at the National Trust, we want even more people to enjoy our extraordinary places. We want people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved with them, be inspired by them, and love them as much as we do. That's why we've put some bold ambitions in place. We want everyone in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to feel like a member of the National Trust and, by 2020, we want to have grown our membership to more than five million.
Home of the Marquesses of Londonderry, the earliest parts of Mount Stewart house date to the late 18th century. The house was greatly enlarged in the 1840s. The glorious garden was given to the National Trust in 1955 by Edith, Lady Londonderry, and is one of the most significant in its care. Her daughter Lady Mairi Bury donated the house in 1976, and continued to live at Mount Stewart until her death in 2009. Lady Rose Lauritzen, her daughter, now lives for part of the year at Mount Stewart.
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FILE – This April 13, 2016 file photo shows the seal of the Central Intelligence Agency at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va. James Pars, a CIA intelligence officer, says his career was derailed after he complained that his boss at a base in a conflict zone repeatedly ordered personnel to travel through dangerous areas on non-essential trips to shop and buy food. Pars filed his suit in December in federal court in Washington, D.C., against the CIA and former CIA Director John Brennan. Details of the suit were highlighted in a report issued Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, by the Project On Government Oversight, an independent watchdog that probes government corruption and misconduct and has called on Congress to strengthen whistleblower protections for employees at U.S. intelligence agencies. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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Has Community Creator Dan Harmon Been Asked Back to Helm Season 5...?
By Matt Webb Mitovich / May 27 2013, 5:56 PM PDT
Could there be a bright-and-shiny timeline in which Dan Harmon returns to the helm of Community…?
During a Sunday evening recording of his Harmontown podcast, the Community creator reportedly let slip that he has been invited back for the cult comedy's somewhat surprisingly greenlit Season 5, says the website Hollywookie.com, which had a staffer in the audience at the taping.
As the story goes, Harmon at first asked the podcast crew to edit out that jawdropper, only to then shrug, "Ah, f–k it. I don't care who knows!"
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It is unclear if Harmon is claiming he was asked back as showrunner or to serve as a consulting producer — a title he was offered, yet declined, at the time of his May 2012 firing. A spokesperson for Sony Pictures Television, which would be the one to approach Harmon (provided the studio had NBC's blessing), did not immediately respond to TVLine's request for comment.
Harmon officially parted ways with the show he created almost exactly a year ago, when NBC sought to "broaden" the comedy's appeal. At the time, Harmon said, "[T]heir reasons for replacing me are clearly none of my business, and I kind of don't want to hear what their complaints are because I'm sure it would hurt my feelings even more now that I'd be listening for free."
Two months later, Harmon shared during an Attack of the Show appearance that he suspected he would get shown the door, saying that when it comes "people who work over me, I am a liability that isn't worth the benefit," given Community's perennially low ratings.
Earlier this month, Community closed Season 4 with an audience of 3 million and a 1.3 demo rating — exactly matching its previous, Harmon-led finale. Season 5 is due to premiere sometime at midseason, seeing as NBC's Thursday slate is full for fall with Parks and Recreation and the new comedies Welcome to the Family, Sean Hayes' Sean Saves the World and The Michael J. Fox Show.
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During the aforementioned Harmontown podcast session, Harmon reportedly quipped that he would only return for Community Season 5 if Chevy Chase — who famously exited the show toward the end of Season 4 — was also invited back. Much laughter (reportedly) followed.
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For restless sleepers who are highly sensitive, we recommend these comfortable ear plugs.
Easy to pinch and insert into the ear canal. Effectively block out noises from construction, snoring, pets, music and other loud disturbances that might interrupt your sleep.
Some find the earbuds too small.
Although designed for noisy work sites, these may work well for third shift workers who want to block out street noise.
Foam adjusts to fit one's unique ear canal, blocking out most noise. Easy to put in and stay in place. Dirt- and dust-resistant skin prevents build-up. 5 pairs per pack. Vibrant color helps others notice you are wearing them/may not hear them.
Some say they fall out of the ear rather easily.
Designed for those who want ear plugs in a pretty pink color, these block out most sleep disturbing sounds.
Polyurethane foam plugs block out snoring, talking, music, and outside noise. Also good for live music events or fireworks shows. Noise reduction rating of 32 NRR.
They may not block loud snoring effectively.
The best-known brand in ear plugs, these basic ones help you sleep soundly and don't cost much.
Non-toxic, non-allergenic, and waterproof. Their moldable silicone putty fits very comfortably in the ear and block out most minor noises around you.
They don't work as well as some users would like.
These noise cancelling ear plugs are a unique alternative to basic rubber disposable kinds.
These let the outside sounds you want to hear in (like your alarm clock), filtering out sharp acoustic sounds that can cause tinnitus and hearing loss. 1 pair of NRR 23 and 1 pair of NRR 27 high fidelity noise reduction included.
They don't block out noise very well – better for muffling sound.
More than a third of the population sleeps less than the recommended seven hours per night, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Sleep disorders are so common, in fact, that the CDC recently declared them a public health epidemic. And it's no wonder: sleep loss is known to contribute to obesity, impaired immune system function, poor heart health, depression, and serious car accidents, among other problems.
Maybe you're among the millions of people who have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. You might be among the 20% of the population with a sleep disorder. Or you might just have something like noise keeping you awake at night. Noise can negatively affect your sleep quality throughout the night, even if you don't fully wake up.
It's hard to put a price on quality sleep. If you're having trouble, you might want to give earplugs a try. We can help you find the best set to fit your ears, your sensitivities, and your family's needs. Keep reading to learn more.
Adults ages 45 to 54 get the least sleep of any age group, according to the CDC. For some sufferers, earplugs are the answer.
When shopping for earplugs for sleeping, the most important consideration is how many decibels of sound you need to block. After all, you don't want to block all sound. Hearing your alarm clock is a necessary evil. You do want a smoke alarm and a fire siren to wake you up. Parents need to be able to hear their baby monitor or a child calling for help, too. So the question is, what level of sound blocking will safely get you a good night's sleep?
You can tell how much noise a pair of earplugs will block based on its Noise Reduction Rating, or NRR. Most disposable earplugs have an NRR in the low to mid-20s — considerably less than the highest possible rating of 33 NRR.
A simple math calculation will help you figure out how many decibels your earplugs can block. To calculate this number, subtract the number seven from the product's NRR. Divide that number by two. Finally, subtract that number from the decibel level of the sound you want to reduce. So, for example, a pair of earplugs with an NRR of 25 would block roughly nine decibels of sound. These earplugs would bring a 70-decibel noise made by a vacuum cleaner down to about 61 decibels.
When choosing the NRR rating that's appropriate for you, consider the sounds that keep you awake. Do you live near an airport? Landing airplanes typically produce sounds of 90 to 100 decibels. Does someone in your home snore? Snoring falls somewhere between 60 and 90 decibels. Here are a few more examples.
Do nearby trains keep you awake? Trains emit a sound of about 80 decibels from 50 to 100 feet away.
Do you live near a busy road? Most road noise registers around 70 decibels.
Do other members of your household stay up late talking? Conversational speech registers between 50 and 60 decibels.
You're probably never going to block out the 120-decibel boom of a thunderclap or the wail of a police siren. And you wouldn't want to: our bodies' startle reflexes and fight-or-flight mechanisms are there for our own good. But if you can reduce the sound level below 40 decibels — the threshold which many report will awaken them at night — your chances of getting a good night's sleep rise dramatically.
Earplugs are most commonly made of foam. Whether conical or bell-shaped, most have a tapered design that allows them to easily fit in the ear canal. They don't take much effort to compress, and they re-expand to seal the ear canal gently. Foam earplugs are smooth, lightweight, and comfortable. However, they tend to lose shape more quickly than other types. Most are intended to be used once or twice and come in large-quantity boxes. They collect bacteria relatively easily and are considered disposable.
Some earplugs are made of silicone. Unlike foam earplugs, many silicone earplugs are reusable. Some are bullet-shaped with a rigid feel that makes them easy to clean but uncomfortable for side sleepers. Others are bullet-shaped but, because they are made from a softer silicone, makers claim them to be comfortable in any sleep position. A few disc-shaped earplugs are made from silicone putty; these earplugs may be more comfortable than other silicone designs. They're still considered disposable, but you can use earplugs made from silicone putty for about a week before throwing them away.
Some earplugs are made of wax, but these are primarily made for swimmers. Wax earplugs are extremely moldable, so if you have trouble fitting other types of earplugs in your ear, you may want to consider a pair of wax earplugs.
Some high-end earplugs have noise-cancelling or noise-filtering technology that combats specific types of sounds. The most common effect is what's known as passive noise cancellation, in which a specialized design or material blocks sounds that are irregular or high-pitched. A few pricier options have active noise cancellation, in which a signal is generated to counter incoming continuous low-pitched sounds. Because it involves signal generation, earplugs that use active noise cancellation require a power source, adding to the price tag.
Noise-filtering earplugs, on the other hand, filter out disruptive sounds while letting the sounds you need to hear pass through. Earplugs that filter noise allow you to hear mid-range sounds like alarm clocks and voices, but they block sharp, startling noises and low, droning noises.
More than 10% of adults report that sleep deprivation affects their driving, and more than 8% state that getting too little sleep affects their job performance.
Nighttime noises aren't the only sounds that can disrupt your sleep. Early morning interruptions, such as barking dogs and rumbling garbage trucks, can cut your sleep time short, too.
In addition to your choice of earplug materials and sound-cancelling or filtering abilities, there are a few other optional features you may wish to look for in a pair of earplugs for sleeping.
Some earplugs come with cords you can attach to avoid losing them in the middle of the night.
Some earplugs come with interchangeable shells so you can find the perfect fit. After all, not all ear canals are the same size. Foam plugs compress and expand to fit most ears, but some silicone earplugs might not fit petite ears well. If you're concerned about fit, look for a product that comes with interchangeable shells.
Some earplugs come in sets with multiple noise-reduction options. If you're not sure how much noise reduction you need, look for a set like this so you can experiment with different types.
Some earplugs come with a carrying case. With a designated clean place to put your earplugs, it's easier to keep them sanitary — and easier to find them when you need them.
Earplugs differ in price based on materials and design. You can find earplugs with low and high reduction ratings across the price spectrum; materials and features account for the difference in price. Since many earplugs come in multipacks, we'll calculate a cost per pair.
The least-expensive earplugs usually cost under less than $1 per pair — $.25 to $.50 is a common range. In this price range, earplugs usually come in multipacks. They are usually disposable and made of foam.
Mid-range earplugs generally cost between $1 and $2 per pair. These earplugs may be made of foam or moldable silicone. They're more substantial than lower-priced earplugs, but they still belong in the disposable category.
High-end earplugs can cost anywhere from $10 to $20 per pair. Earplugs costing this much will be reusable and made of silicone. They will likely have specialized design features for noise cancellation or filtering.
If you have a latex allergy, check the label of any earplugs you're considering to make sure latex isn't included in the product.
Don't wear earplugs every night; the wax in your ears needs a chance to drain properly. (Impacted earwax puts you at risk for ear infections.) Instead, trying wearing them intermittently.
Make sure you regularly clean your earplugs to avoid contamination. Earplugs made of foam are especially vulnerable to bacterial growth.
Never insert an earplug so far in that you can't reach it with your fingers.
If you have a latex allergy, read the label on your earplugs carefully to make sure no latex is included in the product.
Fans of wax earplugs should check out the moldable wax earplugs from Peace and Quiet. These small wax pillows are perfect for side sleepers because nothing sticks out of the ear. They are easily shaped to fit most ears and are rated at 32 NRR.
The High Fidelity Earplugs from Eargasm are pricey, but they get rave reviews from users ranging from motorcycle riders to sleep-deprived apartment dwellers. Made of soft silicone, they're prized for comfort and their ability to filter noise without diminishing sound quality.
Earplugs aren't just for coping with a snoring partner. Make sure you pack them for red-eye flights and camping trips, too.
Q. How can noise negatively impact my sleep quality if it doesn't wake me up?
A. Noise can cause restlessness even if it doesn't wake you. Your brain continues to receive and process noise when you're asleep, and too much noise can diminish your sleep quality. It can also prevent you from transitioning from lighter sleep to REM and deep sleep. REM sleep starts about an hour and a half after you fall asleep, and it plays an important role in memory consolidation. Progressing to deep sleep, which happens for longer periods earlier in the night, is the relaxing rest that allows you to feel refreshed in the morning. If either of these sleep stages suffer, your memory and wakefulness may suffer, too.
Q. What is the safest way to put earplugs in my ears?
A. Silicone ear plugs have a relatively fixed shape, but with foam ear plugs, there's a specific method of insertion that will maximize both noise reduction and safety. First, wash your hands. Next, roll the earplug until it's slender enough to fit in your ear. Tug your earlobe away from your head to make your ear canal more accessible. Then, insert the earplug. Push it in just far enough to block sound; you don't want to irritate your eardrum lining or have trouble removing it with your fingers. The foam will slowly expand to meet the space of your ear canal. Keep your hand in place over your ear until the earplug is fully in place. This prevents the plug from accidentally popping out and becoming contaminated.
Q. What's the best way to clean reusable ear plugs?
A. Dip the earplugs in a bowl of warm, soapy water. Using a toothbrush or another small brush, clean the dirt out of areas that are hard to rub by hand. Finally, rinse the earplugs with water and allow them to air dry. For extra disinfection, spray the earplugs with alcohol and allow them to dry completely.


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Associate Vice President, Transformative Philanthropy
City of Hope,Duarte, California
A world leader in the treatment and research of cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, City of Hope's scientists partner with doctors to turn laboratory breakthroughs into remedies that save lives. The organization is consistently named one of "America's Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report and has received the prestigious 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. From cutting-edge research to exquisite and compassionate clinical care to the Advancement of biomedical education and training, the City of Hope team is committed to treating the whole person, not just the disease.
Philanthropy is in the City of Hope DNA. Since its founding in 1913, donors from across the country have supported and influenced the City of Hope vision to give people dignity and help them live longer, better lives. Today, its Office of Philanthropy is building a national reputation as a model of excellence among elite fundraising programs. With a unique focus on engagement and innovation, the Office of Philanthropy is now recruiting dynamic and dedicated professionals to support the City of Hope commitment to "the miracle of science with soul." This is a tremendous chance to join a premier fundraising team that helps turn hope into reality and changes medicine for people around the world.
OFFICE OF PHILANTHROPY VISION STATEMENT:
We will be known institutionally and nationally as a model of excellence among elite fundraising programs. Success will be achieved by building exceptional, long-term donor partnerships and demonstrating that all levels of philanthropic support are leveraged to realize maximum impact for City of Hope's mission. Holding to the highest standards of professional performance and conduct, our committed staff will function as a highly collaborative, efficient and creative team.
The Associate Vice President, Transformative Philanthropy (AVP) will be on the frontlines of a new division in the Office of Philanthropy that is engaging the top echelon of prospects. The gifts raised will have enterprise-wide resonance, fueling breakthroughs into treatments that outsmart cancer, as well as diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
As an integral member of the Transformative Philanthropy and Campaign Strategies team, the AVP will work closely with the Office of Philanthropy's Vice Presidents and members of the Philanthropy Leadership Activation Team to identify, quantify, and understand City of Hope's philanthropic priorities and to develop strategies necessary to guide clinicians, researchers, and staff to enhance philanthropic support for campus-wide initiatives including a multibillion dollar comprehensive campaign.
If you are a seasoned major and principal gifts fundraiser ready to join a growing, fast-moving team, your expertise is needed to help "turn hope into reality." This is the power of transformative philanthropy.
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The MEA had the opportunity to meet with the candidates running for the two seats on the Mesa Schools Governing Board. After looking over each candidates written responses to our questionnaire, conducting in person interviews, and a healthy discussion the MEA PAC give their recommendation to the MEA Exec Board. As a board we accepted their recommendation and would like to share them with you.
The MEA PAC recommends Jenny Richardson, Marcie Hutchinson, and Ben Smith.
We know that there are only two open seats on the board but we believe that these three candidates out of the four running are exceptional and would encourage you to learn about them and their campaigns. Help them in anyway you can and vote in this years Governing Board Election.
I hope you had a restful and productive summer. I hope you were able to spend time with your loved ones and recharge for this new school year. I know many of you worked in your classrooms, picked up a second job, planned with your colleagues, or attended conferences while trying to squeeze in some personal time. I want to thank you for your dedication to your students, your schools, and your communities. What we do as educators is no small task. We pour ourselves into our profession because we know those students who walk through our doors need us to be the best we can be. So thank you for all you do.
This year is going to be a great year for the MEA and for Mesa. We have lots of work to do and we will need your voices and your help to accomplish all we have before us. We have a Bond, an override, and School Board elections on the Ballot in November. Elections that will directly impact what we do every day in our classrooms. We have meet and con-fer in second semester, where we help decide where Mesa's funding goes and our own working conditions. We felt the power of coming together last year as we wore red and stood up for our students, our schools, and our communities. I hope that unity does not fade. I know there may be disagreements over who to vote for and what to vote for but if we remember that each of us want the same outcome, the best education for our students and a high level of respect for our profession, we can't be torn apart. Facing problems easily unites us but solutions to those problems can divide us if we let them. Don't let them. Know that your colleagues ultimately want the same thing you do.
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Angel Bishop Daniel Obinim, who's the founder and head pastor of God's Way International Church, has taken a lot of flak for claiming to have the spiritual prowess to turn himself into all kinds of animals and visit his targets in their dreams.
Florence Obinim in defence of her husband has said that whatever her husband does happens in the spiritual realm and not the physical world as many people have misconstrued.
She disclosed this when the host of Entertainment Review on Hello FM (which airs this and every Saturday from 2:00pm to 4:00pm), Dave Hammer Barima had put to her some questions asked by ardent listeners on the program's facebook page.
"Many thanks to the person who asked that question. Please, when you read John Chapter 4:23-24, it states that 'Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth'.
"So when my husband (Bishop Obinim) says God has made him an angel, he's only talking about what happens in the spiritual realm.
"If he (the person who asked that question) has a witch grandma, he should ask her how she gets her wings to fly at night.
"So God has made my husband an angel to work on people in the spiritual realm so as to save their souls.
"And so, it is not the physical world but the spiritual realm that my husband refers to.
"I remember a certain lady who shared her chilling story with me on my marriage program about a snake having to bonk or sleep with her in her dream.
"I told her if that is the case, my husband is there to deal with the spiritual aspect as I only preach the Word of God.
"And how do you easily deal with such spiritual cases?
"And so, as for my husband, when you spiritually turn yourself into a snake to bite someone, he will also turn himself into a snake and bite you, too.
"So it is purely spiritual matters," defended Florence Obinim.