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In Honor Of Earth Day: Three Mission-Driven Companies We Love- PUBLISHED AT APOTHECAI.COM
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"THERE ARE ONLY TWO WAYS TO INFLUENCE HUMAN BEHAVIOR: YOU CAN MANIPULATE IT OR YOU CAN INSPIRE IT. PEOPLE DON'T BUY WHAT YOU DO, THEY BUY WHY YOU DO IT."— SIMON SINEK
It's no surprise that mission-driven companies are on the rise. The widespread awareness that we're living in a pivotal, high-stakes moment for the environment and our future has shifted global consciousness and spending patterns.
Big world problems are colliding with new generations of innovative, energetic, business-oriented and educated humanitarians. Businesses are now working alongside non-profit organizations to find solutions for human rights issues, global climate change, war, massive economic disparities within and between countries, and a status quo work-life imbalance, to name a few.
People respond to these businesses not just because they offer incredible goods and products but because they also represent a belief or value system for a better world.
Back in 2009, Simon Sinek presented a simple yet groundbreaking Ted Talk on leadership that popularized the concept of mission-driven work. After the talk went viral (it became the 3rd most-watched Ted Talk in the world), Sinek wrote a book called It Starts With Why.
During the talk and later in the book, Sinek encapsulates our personal quest for life purpose alongside the reason why mission driven companies succeed in a simple and communicable concept: A clear and lofty mission statement, the company's Why. He suggests that most people and companies skip the Why and jump straight to the What and How. And then he demonstrates that great leaders (people and companies) are selling why they are doing what they are doing. The what and the how are actually less important. With a clear mission and vision, the business can shape shift with the demands of the world.
Small Start-Up: The Little Feminist, Oakland, CA
After experiencing success as an executive in Silicon Valley, The Little Feminist founder, Brittany Murlas, was ready to start a meaningful business. She wanted a clear WHY. On a personal quest to discover the roots of sexist and racist belief systems that were being highlighted in the daily news, Brittany discovered that, of the children's books published each year, just 31% have female central characters, and in the last 5 years only 13% of children's books feature a person of color.
No longer willing to accept these stark inequalities as status quo, she took action. Her inner fire and passion to make the world a better place for people of all colors and genders defined WHY she wanted to start a business. The WHAT and HOW quickly formed as a book club that focuses on diversity and gender equality. That is her starting point. With such a clear mission, her products and services can branch out into new realms—the sky's the limit.
The WHY can be controversial, especially when the name has words like feminist in it. Once Brittany became clear about the ins and outs of her business, all she needed was a name to match her motivation. After months of inquiries and testing on social media platforms, she settled on The Little Feminist.
Her research revealed that word feminist has strong negative connotations for some, indicating a "a man-eating, stay-at-home-mom-hating, white woman." Nevertheless, she felt strongly aligned with Miriam Webster's definition of feminist as "a person who supports the equality of the sexes." Rather than being swayed by truly nasty comments during her Facebook testing, she decided to face her fears. In fact, she hopes to reclaim the word feminist and put it to work in a meaningful way through her children's book and activity subscription box.
The Little Feminist teaches 3–7-year-old girls and boys (yes, boys can be feminists too!) about diversity and gender equality, cultivating empathy and perseverance.
Learn more: The Little Feminist
Mid-Size Company: Reformation, Los Angeles, CA
Photo by Charles Etoroma
If you've seen the documentary The True Cost you have an idea of the negative, and wide-reaching impact of the fashion industry on the environment and the people behind the clothes. Besides being one of the largest consumers of water, the fashion industry is the third most polluting in the world and often employs workers in unsafe conditions for substandard wages.
Enter Reformation. Founded in 2009 by Yael Aflalo, this clothing company is out to redefine fast fashion. Committed to sustainability from the top down, Reformation's collections are made from rescued deadstock fabrics, repurposed vintage clothing, and plant-derived fabrics that require way less water and processing to create than traditional or cheaper (for the consumer) clothing materials.
Their factories and stores make use of wind power, LED lighting and Energy Star-rated appliances; up next at their new factory: on-site solar.
Reformation also works to track their carbon footprint. In exchange for the emissions and water used by their clothes, they give back in the form of offsets, from helping to plant forests that will naturally capture CO2, investing in clean water solutions, and purchasing landfill gas offsets. Their packaging is plastic-free and made from 100% recycled paper products; tape and hangers use bio-based and non-toxic adhesives. Garment bags are made from 30% recycled plastic and always get reused.
As for their employees, over three-quarters of the company's management team are women or people from underrepresented demographics. Most of their hourly workers are paid more than minimum wage, and over half are paid above LA's living wage threshold. Health benefits are available to all full-time employees, including people on the manufacturing team, the seamstresses and fabric cutters who are often overlooked.
Transparency is at the core of Reformation's business model, and they are the first to admit that they still have a long way to go to make affordable, desirable clothing accessible to all without harming the environment in the process. It's a commendable start, and a huge step in the right direction.
Learn more about Reformation's commitment to sustainability.
Large Company: Patagonia, Ventura, CA
When it comes to mission-driven companies, Patagonia is a trendsetter. Founder Yvon Chouinard tapped into his creative and resourceful spirit as at a young age, improving the world of rock climbing by forging his own reusable pitons. The status-quo at the time was to leave the pitons in the rock face. His pitons became so popular he was able to start a business. From there, he partnered with other inspired outdoor enthusiasts to improve other climbing tools.
His business grew and so did the sport of rock climbing. The only problem was that his equipment was causing environmental damage, destroying the face of fragile rocks. Seeing the negative effects of a stronghold in his business did not keep Chouinard from aligning with the environment. Instead, he continued to explore alternative ideas, eventually replacing pitons with aluminum chocks that could be wedged in and out of rocks rather than hammered into the rock face. This was just the beginning of Chouinard's environmental leadership that has defined his company as it quickly morphed into what we all know as Patagonia.
Alongside environmental activism, Patagonia is also known for taking care of its employees, claiming the motto "Let My People Surf." Similar to the way the hard-earned environmental consciousness emerged, Chouinard's social consciousness was rooted in a painful phase of the company that caused him to lay off 20% of his work force, including friends and family. Chouinard and Patagonia decided to learn from their misfortune and change the way they were doing business, essentially putting their people first. As a result, they intentionally slowed their growth and limited borrowing. They created a socially-conscious corporate environment.
Patagonia puts its money where its values are. Back in 1986, Patagonia began to support grassroots environmental efforts and habitat restoration by donating 10% of their profits to small groups of people working in environmental restoration, a practice that continues today. Most recently, Patagonia joined coalitions suing the US government in protest against President Donald Trump's decision to reduce the size of two national monuments in Utah.
Learn more about Patagonia and its amazing history.
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Jurassic Dinosaurs List: Discover The Dinosaurs That Lived In The Jurassic Period
April 24, 2019 December 6, 2018 by admin
Jurassic dinosaurs list with pictures and facts.
On this page you'll find a list of some of the best-known dinosaurs of the Jurassic Period, together with pictures and facts on each dinosaur.
As well as famous dinosaurs such as Stegosaurus and Diplodocus, you'll also meet less well-known species, including dinosaurs with crests and horns, the first dinosaur to be named , and a dinosaur named after the stars of Jurassic Park…
You can find out more about the Jurassic Period here: Jurassic Period Facts
Not all Jurassic animals were dinosaurs! Discover non-dinosaur animals that lived in the Jurassic Period here: Jurassic Animals List with Pictures & Facts
Find out about the different types of dinosaur (including theropods, saurischians, etc.) here: Types of Dinosaur
Commonly-asked Jurassic questions answered: When Was The Jurassic Period?
Want to know more? Check out these awesome dinosaur books.
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Jurassic Dinosaurs: Introduction
(Scroll down to see the dinos!)
The Jurassic Period is the second of the three periods of the Mesozoic Era.
At the end of the preceding Period – the Triassic Period – there had been a mass extinction of species. This was probably caused by widespread volcanic activity. During that tumultuous time, 50% of all species became extinct, including the dinosaurs' main rivals, the crocodile-like pseudosuchians.
The dinosaurs seized their chance, quickly becoming the dominant land animals of the period. Let's meet some Jurassic Dinosaurs…
Dinosaurs That Lived In The Jurassic Period
Type of Dinosaur: Theropod
Existed: Late Jurassic, 155–150 Mya
Where found: North America
Estimated length:5 – 12 m (28 – 39 ft.)
Allosaurus was one of many Jurassic dinosaurs discovered in the Morrison Formation (a layer of rocks formed in the Jurassic Period), located in the western United States. It was named by famous fossil collector Othniel Charles Marsh. Most allosaurus specimens have been found in the USA, but allosaurus fossils have also been discovered in Portugal.
Allosaurus was a large, bipedal theropod. It was an apex predator that would have preyed on sauropods and Stegosauria such as Stegosaurus.
You can find out more about this Jurassic dinosaur here: Allosaurus Facts
Type of Dinosaur: Sauropod
Where found: Morrison Formation, western United States
Estimated length: 25 m (82 ft.)
Apatosaurus is a large sauropod dinosaur that lived in North America in the Late Jurassic Period. Like Allosaurus, it was discovered in the Morrison Formation by Othniel Charles Marsh.
Marsh later discovered a similar dinosaur, which he named Brontosaurus (see further down the page). Early in the 20th century it was decided that the two dinosaurs were one and the same. Because Apatosaurus was found first, all Brontosaurus specimens were renamed as Apatosaurus.
However, research carried out in the 21st century now tells us that the dinosaurs are in fact different. Brontosaurus is therefore once again considered to be a separate type of dinosaur.
You can find out more about this dinosaur here: Apatosaurus Facts
Existed: Late Jurassic, 150.8–148.5 Mya
Where found: Bavaria, southern Germany
Estimated length:5 m (20 in.)
The near-perfect Archaeopteryx skeleton, found in 1861 in Germany, is one of the most famous of all dinosaur discoveries. Its existence provided scientists such as Charles Darwin and Thomas Henry Huxley with evidence not just for evolution, but also that birds evolved from dinosaurs.
Archaeopteryx possesses dinosaur characteristics such as teeth, clawed wings and a tail, together with bird characteristics such as a wishbone and flight feathers. Scientists are unsure whether archaeopteryx was capable of true, flapping flight, or whether it was just a sophisticated glider.
You can find out more about this dinosaur here: Archaeopteryx Facts
Where found: Colorado, USA
Estimated length: 18-21 m (59-69 ft.)
Brachiosaurus is a typical sauropod, with a long neck and tail, and an enormous body supported by four tree-trunk-like legs. The first Brachiosaurus specimen was discovered in 1900 in Colorado, USA, by American paleontologist Elmer S. Riggs.
At the time of its discovery it was believed to be one of the largest dinosaurs ever to have lived. Although larger dinosaurs have since been discovered, Brachiosaurus was still a true giant, reaching estimated lengths of 21m (69 ft.)
You can find out more about this dinosaur here: Brachiosaurus Facts
Brontosaurus. Othniel Charles Marsh.
Existed: Late Jurassic, 156.3-146.8 Mya
Where found: Morrison Formation, North America
The name Brontosaurus means 'thunder lizard'. It was named by US paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh. This huge sauropod lived in North America in the Late Jurassic Period.
Scientists believe that brontosaurus (and other sauropods) may have been able to crack its huge tail like a whip. This may have served as a deterrent to predators.
Camarasaurus
Image by Dmitry Bogdanov [CC BY 3.0]
Existed: Late Jurassic, 155-145 Mya
Camarasaurus is the most commonly-found sauropod of the Late Jurassic in North America. Its name means 'chambered lizard', and refers to the hollowed-out bones that it (and other sauropods) possessed. These not only lightened the skeleton, but also contained air sacs that helped the enormous dinosaurs to breathe.
Type of Dinosaur: Ornithopod
Existed: Late Jurassic
Estimated length:5-7 m (11.5-23 ft.)
Camptosaurus was an ornithopod that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic Period. Many Camptosaurus specimens have been found in the Morrison Foundation in the western USA. It was likely that Camptosaurus was common during the Late Jurassic in this region.
Ornithopods are a group of ornithischian dinosaurs whose members had sophisticated chewing mechanisms for eating plant matter.
Ceratosaurus
Photo: Jens Lallensack [CC BY-SA 4.0]
Estimated length: 6 m (20 ft.)
Ceratosaurus is another of the many dinosaurs found in the Morrison Formation in the western United States. This predatory dinosaur had a horn on its nose and prominent ridges over its eyes.
Clusters of fossilized Ceratosaurus footprints suggest that it may have hunted in packs. It may have targeted prey such as stegosaurus and infant sauropods such as Apatosaurus and Brachiosaurus.
Image by Nobu Tamura (http://spinops.blogspot.com) [CC BY 2.5]
Existed: Late Jurassic-Early Cretaceous, 150.8–140 Ma
Where found: Germany & France
Estimated length:6 m (2 ft.)
Compsognathus was a turkey-sized, meat-eating dinosaur. Remains of this fast-moving predator have been found preserved with their lizard prey still inside their bodies. For many years Compsognathus was the smallest-known dinosaur. (Smaller dinosaurs, such as microraptor, have since been found.)
Leandra Walters, published by Phil Senter and James H. Robins [CC BY 2.5 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons
Existed: Early Jurassic, 193 Mya
Where found: Arizona, USA
Estimated length: 6 m (19.5 ft.)
Dilophosaurus was an early Jurassic theropod. This distinctive dinosaur had a pair of thin, bony crests on its head. (The dinosaur's scientific name means 'lizard with two crests'.) The crests, which narrow into sharp points at the rear, may have been used as a display by males.
Diplodocus is one of best-known dinosaurs that lived in the Jurassic Period.
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Diplodocus was one of the more common large dinosaurs to be found in the Morrison Formation in western USA. The hind legs of Diplodocus were longer than the front legs and its body sloped downwards from the hips to the shoulders.
It is thought that Diplodocus was able to rear up on its hind legs, using its gigantic tail as a prop. This would have enabled the huge lizard to reach foliage that would otherwise have been out of reach.
You can find out more about this dinosaur here: Diplodocus Facts
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Type of Dinosaur: Neornithischian
Where found: Wyoming, USA
Estimated length: 2 m (6 ft.)
Drinker was named after famed US paleontologist Edward Drinker Cope. It was discovered in the Morrison Formation in the USA, and described (i.e. officially named) in 1990. Drinker's wide feet suggest that it may have lived in swampy habitats.
Huayangosaurus
Skull of Huayangosaurus taibaii, on display at the Paleozoological Museum of China. Photo: Captmondo
Type of Dinosaur: Stegosaurian
Existed: Middle Jurassic, 165 Mya
Where found: Dashanpu Quarries, China
Huayangosaurus was an early stegosaurian that lived in what is now China during the Middle Jurassic. Like all stegosaurians, it is an ornithischian (bird-hipped), plant-eating dinosaur that walked on four legs.
Huayangosaurus is the smallest-known stegosaurian. It had two rows of spike-like plates running along its back, and a spiked tail.
Lesothosaurus
Image: Jack Wood [CC BY-SA 4.0]
Type of Dinosaur: Ornithischian
Existed: Early Jurassic, 199-189 Mya
Where found: Lesotho, Southern Africa
Estimated length: 1 m (3.3 ft.)
Lesothosaurus was a small, slender dinosaur. Its light build and long legs suggest that it was a swift runner. One of the earliest ornithischians, Lesothosaurus would have eaten plants with a chopping motion, rather than with the chewing motion used by later ornithischians (who had developed cheeks that enabled them to do so).
Megalosaurus
Where found: England, possibly France
Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be named. It was one of the three species used by English paleontologist Richard Owen to present a 'new' type of animal to the world – the dinosaurs.
Megalosaurus walked on its hind legs, using its tail as a counterbalance. It was a predator, and its likely prey would have included sauropods and stegosaurians.
You can find out more about this dinosaur here: Megalosaurus Facts
Ozraptor
Where found: Western Australia, Australia
Estimated length: (possible) 3 m (10 ft.)
All that we know about Ozraptor comes from a single fossil. The fossil, part of a leg bone, was discovered by a group of schoolboys in 1966. At first it was thought to be from a prehistoric turtle. Only in the 1990's was the specimen identified as being part of a dinosaur.
Ozraptor is one of the earliest-known Australian dinosaurs.
Sarcosaurus
Where found: England
Estimated length:5-6 m (12-20 ft.)
Sarcosaurus was a predatory dinosaur that lived in England during the Early Jurassic Period. Its name means 'flesh lizard'. All that we know about this dinosaur comes from a pelvis, a vertebra and a partial femur.
Type of Dinosaur: Stegosaurian, Ornithischian
Where found: Morrison Formation, western US
Stegosaurus is one of the best known Jurassic dinosaurs. It was a heavily-built plant-eater. Its forelegs were shorter than its hind legs, giving its body a downwards slant.
The most distinctive feature of the Stegosaurus is the two rows of large plates that run along its back. These may have used as a defense against predators, or as a means of controlling the animal's body heat.
You can find out more about this Jurassic dinosaur here: Stegosaurus Facts
Tianchisaurus
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Type of Dinosaur: Ankylosauria
Existed: Middle Jurassic
Where found: China
Tianchisaurus was an early Ankylosaurian dinosaur found in China. (The best-known Ankylosaurian is the Ankylosaurus, which lived in the Late Cretaceous Period.)
The first Tianchisaurus to be found was given the species name Jurassosaurus nedegoapeferima. The second part of the name is made of the first letters of the surnames of the stars of the Jurassic Park film (namely: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough, Bob Peck, Martin Ferrero, Ariana Richards, and Joseph Mazzello.)
The first part of the name has now been changed to Tianchisaurus, but the second part remains.
Vulcanodon
Image: NobuTamura email:[email protected] [CC BY-SA 3.0]
Existed: Early Jurassic Period, 199-188 Mya
Where found: Zimbabwe
Estimated length:5 m (21 ft.)
Vulcanodon was an early sauropod that inhabited southern Africa in the Early Jurassic Period. Its name means 'Vulcan tooth'. This refers to the volcanic rock in which it was found, and the nine sharp teeth that were found with the specimen.
It was later found that the fossil was found in sandstone beneath the volcanic rock, and that the teeth in fact belonged to another dinosaur.
Jurassic Dinosaurs List: Conclusion
We hope that you have enjoyed finding out about some of the amazing dinosaurs that lived in the Jurassic Period.
You can discover more about dinosaurs and the Mesozoic Era on the following pages:
Find out more about the Triassic Period: Triassic Period Facts
Find out more about the Jurassic Period: Jurassic Period Facts
Find out more about the Cretaceous Period: Cretaceous Period Facts
Become a dinosaur expert: Dinosaur Facts
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16 thoughts on "Jurassic Dinosaurs List: Discover The Dinosaurs That Lived In The Jurassic Period"
this web is awsome
I agree Rikki, what do you like most about this website? I like ALL facts (wish there was more) and the pictures. to think these things used to live on our earth, is mind blowing.
Where were Pterodactyls found?
the time frame it existed?
the type of dinosaur?
and it's estimated lengths?
Good questions! Pterodactyls aren't dinosaurs, so you can read about them and other non-dinosaur Jurassic animals on this page: Jurassic Animals That Weren't Dinosaurs.
You can also find out more about pterodactylus on this page: Pterodactylus Facts.
We hope this helps!
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MECHA T REX
you admin ……………………….. were is iguanodon
Check out this page: Cretaceous Period Dinosaurs List
Stephen Willis
Wasn't the Brontosaurus exposed as not being real, The body and the head being found many miles from each other?
There has been quite a lot of controversy surrounding the classification of Apatosaurus / Brontosaurus.
Some authorities believe that the two genera are the same, while others believe they are separate.
Although a Brontosaurus skull hasn't been found, the general opinion today is that Brontosaurus is/was real.
Many thanks for your interesting comment.
I learnt a lot but I have a question is how fast is a Stegosaurus?
Hi Izzy,
Great question. The hind limbs of Stegosaurus were longer than its front limbs, which meant that it wouldn't have been able to run very fast.
Its maximum speed would have been around 3.7 to 5 mph (6 to 8 km/h).
cant name a single dinosaur that i didnt know 😆
Good work Cody! 🙂
did you know a therizinosaurus claws are 3.3 feet long
were is the mosasaurus from jurassic world
Great question!
In fact, Mosasaurus wasn't a dinosaur, and it wasn't alive in the Jurassic period (it appeared in the Cretaceous period)!
You can find a list of animals that lived in the Cretaceous Period (that weren't dinosaurs) on this page: Cretaceous Period Animals

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Keeping track of inventory is hard. To make tangible improvements in keeping on target over time, a regular cadence for collecting and using drone data has to be established. On-time data collection is key and requires thoughtful planning about the logistics involved. Below are some questions to help you organize your flights and get the data you need.
1. When do you need the data?
Check with your different teams (accounting, sales, operations) to find out when they will need to use the data you are collecting. This includes both how many times during the year they will need new information as well as if those updates have to occur at different times during a month or quarter.
If you have a lot of sites to cover, agree which ones are the highest priority so you will be sure to get the most important information.
Also – make sure you know in advance how much time the data will need to process and build out flight schedules accordingly.
2. How much travel time will you need?
The farther apart your sites are from each other, the more time you will need to allow for pilots to travel or to move any of your systems between sites. If you have to ship a system it will add a few days to your end of month routine – make sure to plan accordingly. I recommend grouping your sites by location and flying nearby sites around the same time to minimize the back and forth.
Note: Every drone pilot at your company needs to be Part 107 Certified by the FAA – keep this in mind when training folks for your drone program.
3. What's your backup plan if the weather is bad?
Be sure to allow for inclement weather when scheduling your drone flights. I recommend leaving extra space for bad weather when you are blocking out your drone flights.
If your sites are near each other, this can be as simple as leaving one morning open as a backup time. If you have to travel to your site, you may want to allow an extra day or finalize your plans once the weather forecast becomes more accurate.
Also, consider ahead of time what your next best option would be if you rely on end-of-month data and it is raining at the end of the month. Would you rather do a safety flight a few days before the end of the month, or could you accept data from early the following month? Get buy-in from your different teams at the beginning of the month so everyone is on the same page.
When it comes to drones, inclement weather includes rain but also windspeed and temperature. Be sure to check your manufacturer's guidelines for what conditions your drone can handle and your favorite weather app to keep an eye on the days ahead.
4. What else is happening on site that day?
Coordinating your efforts with the local site manager will minimize interruptions to your drone operations, let you know which parts of the site are most crucial to fly, and make sure everyone on site is aware of your operations.
I recommend flying the drone during off hours – on weekends or early in the morning – before production ramps up. There are some added accuracy benefits to this approach. If a critical mission area is under development while the drone is flying, there is a risk that any material added or subtracted mid-flight will not be represented correctly in the final visual analysis. Setting up your flights for when you can capture a completed job will ensure you have the most up-to-date information to share internally.
5. Just in case – do you have extra time to deal with the unexpected?
If you have a couple of major deadlines coming up, I recommend running a test flight a couple days in advance of your itinerary. That way, in case something unplanned happens in between flights (missing batteries or lost iPad, etc.), you have ample time to consult with the manufacturer and be on track to meet your goals.
If you found this post interesting, you might enjoy "Three Reasons to Conduct Monthly Inventory" by our Senior Customer Success Manager, Carl Sullivan.


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PLACES TO RIDE - IDAHO
This pages is set up to inform you of different places to ride in Idaho, and to remind us of all our blessings. Our offroad adventures of riding in different areas all started in the mid 1980's on Honda & Yamaha 3-Wheelers and a Honda CR125. As we fell more in love with riding we saved up for our 1st quads, a pair of 1992 Yamaha Blasters - more suspension and balance, not to mention the shifting actually went the opposite way on the 3-Wheelers. We've been riding and racing quads since the early 90's, and although we have also ridden dirt bikes our focus is on those riding areas that allow quads. We've tried to give as much info as we could for each place that we've been to and we hope you'll find it beneficial when inquiring about a place to visit. Each page is still under construction as we transfer our info and photos, but hope to have them completed soon. Feel free to swing by and say 'hi' if you see us out at a track, on the trails, or at the dunes.
To quickly jump down to an area, press Ctrl+F on your keyboard and type in the city.
Stay young, have fun, PLAY!
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RABBIT CREEK OHV RECREATION AREA - MURPHY / OWYHEE, ID
We loaded up our Wildcat XX and Honda TRX 450Rs and headed out to Murphy, Idaho to check out the Rabbit Creek Recreation Area on the Owyhee Front (open desert riding). Rabbit Creek is 40 miles from Boise, easy to find. From I-84 heading west out of Boise take Exit 36 (Franklin Blvd) in Nampa and head south on Highway 45, following the signs to Murphy and Highway 78. Rabbit Creek Trailhead will be on your right before you get to the town of Owyhee (Oh-Why-Hee). Once you enter the large parking area there's a youth/beginner riding area on the left (south end) of the staging/parking area. There are also a good size truck loading ramp area, 2 restrooms, and hundreds of miles of trails. All trails are for OHV vehicles 54" wide or less, very family friendly and for riders of all ability levels. Trail R100 leads to a good size hill climb if that's your thing, otherwise the trails go everywhere, interconnect, and lead to other trail areas. SxS / UTV trailhead is about 1 mile further down the road (south on highway 78), right as you crest over the hill you'll come down to the bridge and you'll want to take a right onto Old Highway 45 Rd (also known as Rabbit Creek), if you miss the sudden turn, don't worry, just go across the bridge and take a right, it's another access point to Old Highway 45 and you'll see that it hooks right up. We saw 4 SxS's head out of this staging area and drive down the road to the SxS main trailhead, just make sure you're street legal. Rabbit Creek trails hook into Hemmingway and Fossil Creek, which all lead to Silver City, Idaho. For more information please visit the Rabbit Creek BLM page.
We had a great time on our first visit in mid June, 6-14-2020, after thunderstorms all day Saturday, the trails were great on Sunday! Stay Young, Have Fun, PLAY!
Check the weather before you go - Murphy, ID
HEMINGWAY BUTTE OHV PARK - MELBA / OWYHEE, ID
Today we headed down to Hemingway OHV Park in the Melba / Owyhee area, just north of Murphy, with our Wildcat XX to see what the riding was like. It didn't disappoint. Great riding, better memories. Hemingway is about 35 miles southwest of Boise, easy to find. From I-84 heading west out of Boise take Exit 36 (Franklin Blvd) in Nampa and head south on Highway 45, following the signs to Murphy and Highway 78. Once you cross over the Snake River watch for Reynolds Creek Rd, it will be your 2nd right. Once you turn onto Reynolds Creek you'll follow for a mile or two and the road will curve left past a dairy farm. The OHV entrance will be on your right, or you can continue on maybe half a mile for a second entrance, also on your right. Both parking areas pretty big, we were surprised. There is a truck loading area at the 1st entrance and restrooms in both parking areas. We parked in the 1st entrance and could see a great area for beginners as we entered, lots of trails to explore with great visibility for both rider and spectators.
All trails are for SxS / UTVs, quads, and dirt bikes, very family friendly, and for riders of all ability levels. Hemingway connects into Rabbit Creek (see above) and Fossil Creek, which all lead to Silver City, Idaho. For more information please visit the Hemingway BLM page.
We had a great time on our first visit, July 25, 2020 not very dusty at all, great weather, and good fun. Stay Young, Have Fun, PLAY!
SKYLINE MX PARK & EVENT CENTER - KUNA, ID
1st time out at Skyline MX Park in Kuna, ID. August 2019 - We finally had an opening in our summer schedule to make the 5 hour drive to check out Skyline. Despite the fact that temps would be closing in on triple digits, we were itchin' to ride a track. Skyline boast 7 different tracks: Main Motocross, Vet track, Jack track, Pee-Wee track, Oval track, SxS track, and a Big Bike Rut track. We met with the staff and they were really friendly and gave us the run-down on their 81 acre facility. We'll post ATV / UTV track updates at the bottom of this section as they are made.
The main MX track is bike only, unless close to 20 quads show up, then they would open a session for them/us. The Pee-Wee track looked really good for the young bike riders. Elevation changes, different types of corners, and various jumps to hit. We observed others on the Jack track, didn't see anybody on the Rut track or Oval. We were told quads could ride the SxS / UTV track which is the 1st track you see as you enter the facility, on the far west end.
We had the entire SxS area to ourselves. The SxS track is about 60% hard pack and 40% silt bed. It's very mild and a bit narrow for more than 1 SxS at a time, especially in the corners but with quads it's typical of what we've raced on before, good width. The SxS track starts on hard pack with a small fly-away jump, followed by a 90 degree left down a straight to another small fly away that lands into a deep silt bed followed by a 180 left turn back towards what might be the making of a 15 foot +/- table and then back on to more of a pea gravel dirt mix and a 180 degree right, with 2 small fly away jumps with the 2nd jump landing back into the silt bed giving you a true taste (literally and figuratively) of what racing Baja is like. From the silt bed you go a little ways and then hit a 90 left and down another straight away into a fun and tight 90 left towards another mini table and back out of the silt and up to a 90 degree right and down a short straight to another 90 right followed by a 180 left up a short straight and into a 90 left that brings you back down the main straight. The straight is long, the full length of the track on the east side and back to the small fly away jump before turn 1. We tried to get a lot of photo's but with all the dust we had to protect the camera. With three of us out there we had to watch and maintain safe speeds going into each silt bed area because you literally couldn't see past your front bumper and there was a gentle breeze that had the silt dust drift over the track making the other corners for the other riders pretty difficult at times. We kept our dune flags on our quads to help see each other thru the dust and we took turns on the track so we could try and get some clear photo's, and always making sure our youngest rider could see. We had fun riding out there as a family and only share to help you and your family plan your visit and what to expect. If it's your first time on a track, this is a very mild track and you'll probably enjoy mastering it, working on your corners.
As noon approached we saw several dirt bikes heading out, and had a couple hours of riding the SxS track under our belts (and a ton of dust too), we decided to make our way over to the Vet track to check it out. The Vet track is right next to the main and we could see some sprinkler pipes on the west and south end of the Vet track. The Vet track was groomed and dusty, but after riding the SxS track, we were conditioned for it and the dust wasn't nearly as bad. The Vet track was a BLAST! Our Raptor 250 daughter was ripping thru the elevations, kind of making me nervous in a couple corners, but she did amazing! The Vet track is full of elevation changes, a few off-camber corners, step ups, blind tables that you don't jump (or take to the right), but keep it low, sliding over the top as the track direction changes. There was one main jump, a nice 15-20 foot table that gave you good lift, followed by a double which we all slowed down for and took as a single and a roll as the track had a quick 180 left afterwards. There was only one silt area and that was the following 180 right-hander. We were parked so far away we didn't go back to get the camera for pix on the Vet track, but it sure was nice. We're almost certain that more quads would come out if they knew they could ride the Vet track. It was pretty sweet!
The Main MX track was groomed nice from what we could see and was watered. We didn't see water on any of the other tracks, but did notice a couple sprinkler pipes on the west side of the Vet track, sprinklers between the Vet and Main. Below are pix we took and a little info if you plan on heading out to Skyline.
Directions: I-84 on the east end of Boise, Exit 57 (outlet mall exit), go west on Gowen Road. Follow Gowen past Fly / WPS, down to the Armory and take a left at the red light onto Pleasant Valley Rd. Follow Pleasant Valley for 9 miles. You'll pass a dirt quarry, a few correction facilities, and active train tracks. Skyline track entrance isn't marked very well, but if you hit gravel / dirt road, you just past it. You'll see their water towers off to your left and the entrance has a small sign right at the power poles. Entry fees, at the time of our visit, was $25 adults, $20 for youth.
Our only suggestion would be that if quads are charged the same price as the bikes, then they should also get to ride a comparable track; one that is groomed, watered, and maintained. But if they let the quads ride the vet with the bikes, that would be awesome. We'd go out there a lot more. Skyline says they are quad friendly, but if you come out, you 'might' get to ride the vet track, otherwise the area to ride is small and as you can see from our photo's, quite dusty.
Update: January 2021! We showed up with our quads and were allowed to ride the vet track with the bikes! The vet track has a great layout, it has everything we hope for in a vet track. They are also improving upon their UTV track. It wasn't quite finished, but we did check it out with our quads. Once they connect the last left-hand corner in, it's going to be great. It has mostly the same layout, but it's wider and has a long roller / whoop section.
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Photo's below from our 1st time out to Skyline August 2019
PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD DESERT RIDING - KUNA, ID
Pleasant Valley open desert riding. December 22, 2019 - Tons of open desert trails literally right next to Skyline MX (above). Directions: I-84 on the east end of Boise, Exit 57 (outlet mall / hockey rink exit), west on Gowen Road. Follow Gowen past Fly, down to the Armory and take a left at the red light onto Pleasant Valley Rd. Follow Pleasant Valley for 9 miles. You'll pass a dirt quarry, a few correction facilities, and active train tracks. As soon as you hit the gravel / dirt road, it's wide open riding on the north (right hand) side. Have fun!!
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LITTLE GEM CYCLE PARK - EMMETT, ID
Little Gem Cycle Park in Emmett, ID. If you are looking for hill climbs close to town, Little Gem Cycle Park is the place for you! Just 25 minutes NW of Boise in the town of Emmett (Gem county) there are tons of trails to explore, a few man-made mx tracks, and a great place for quads and bikes of all sizes and abilities. As far as the UTV's go, we ran ourselves out of terrain in a hurry (not big hill fans), but there were a number of families out having a good time. Access is incredibly easy. Follow Highway 16 north of Star and as you come down the hill into the town of Emmett, take the first right onto Sand Hollow Rd. Sand Hollow road is packed gravel, just follow it back for a mile at the most and the first staging area is on your right. There is another staging area about a 1/4 mile farther in that is right by one of the motocross tracks and was pretty full when we got there. There are no amenities, so bring your own shade, water, and other needs and have fun riding! (date of visit, 04-26-2020)
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CLAY PEAK RECREATION AREA - PAYETTE, ID
We happened to be in the area, playing at the Weiser dunes, and thought we would swing by before they closed at sunset, to see if it was worth making a trip out. It most definitely is! The bike, quad, utv track is a blast!! The track is directional, wide, full of tables, whoops, tight corners, it's great! Keeps you busy as a driver and we can hardly wait to get our quads our here. We didn't have much time left in the day but we did clock a couple dozen laps before sunset. What an amazing time! We plan on checking out the rest of the area on our next visit.
Directions from Boise:
From I-84 take Highway 95 North exit (Fruitland, ID), and follow to Payette, approximately 9 miles.
Take a Right on Hwy 52 / 2nd Ave S. and follow east to Clay Peak Rec Area, approx 2.2 miles.
Information from the Clay Peak Recreation page -
Located off of Highway 52 in Payette, Idaho, this 200 acre motorcycle and ATV park is open year-round, from dawn until dusk. The 2 miles of trails utilizes the best of natural terrain with added doubles, multiple tabletops and challenging sweepers.
Address: 2560 Hwy 52, Payette, ID. 83661 and Phone: 208-642-6036
website: Clay Peak
WEISER DUNES - WEISER, ID
We made the 2 hour drive from Boise to Weiser dunes today for some good fun. The dunes are small, but have a lot to offer for a day of riding. There's one big hill, several small jump areas, trails, and just an overall good place to bring the family for a day ride.
Located in the southwest region of Idaho right along the Columbia River. Across the river you can see I-84 as it goes through northeast Oregon.
From I-84 take Hwy 95 exit, Fruitland, ID and follow North to Weiser, approx 20 miles.
Take the 1st left after you cross the bridge, onto Commercial St (the sign is small), going west.
Turn left onto Business Hwy 95, going South. Follow for 100 yards and as soon as you go under the train overpass, take a right onto Hwy 70. If you miss it, you will be in Oregon and need to turn around (like we did, lol).
At the stop sign, turn left (west), and follow for 4.5 miles and turn Right onto Eaton Road.
Take the 1st Left (about 1 mile) onto Olds Ferry Rd and head west.
Follow 8 miles to the dunes. The first 2 miles are paved, the remainder is hard-packed, but unimproved. We saw 3-cattle semi's picking up so the road is maintained, just not by the city and we have photos showing you what to expect.
Have fun!
SOUTHEAST REGION -
SAINT ANTHONY SAND DUNES - ST ANTHONY, ID
This place is amazing! There is a lot of riding available and several huge hills that will challenge any machine you bring. Thunder Mountain is on the East Side of the 35 mile long recreation area, near Egin lake. From the South side of Thunder Mountain, we had no problems with our stock (at the time) 400EX's. The North side was another story… The paddles did their job, but we didn't have enough power to climb the steep dune. The owners of Sand Hills Resort told us that the bigger dunes are 600-1000 feet in vertical climb. The distance wasn't the problem, the challenge was how steep these things are! We also gave Choke Cherry hill a few good attempts, but we found ourselves laughing at one another since we couldn't even make it half way up. And then there's Devils Dune, after attempting the first 2 steep dunes we didn't think it could get much worse… but they did. We couldn't get up Devils Dune from the North side either but the South side was no problem. The view from the top was spectacular. For all of you hill shooters at Glamis, you've got to check this place out... it's humbling. There's camping available on the East end of the Dunes at Sand Hills Resort. There's grass, restrooms, and showers too.
Egin Lake Directions: Follow I-15 north to Idaho Falls and then exit onto Highway 20. Follow Highway 20 North to exit 346. At the highway off ramp, turn left (north) onto the hwy 20 business loop. Follow for approx ¼-½ mile and turn left onto 4th N / 600 N. You'll come up to a 'Y' in the road where the obvious traffic follows the curve left. You can either follow the curve left, which takes you south to 500 N. or you can go straight per the little green sign that you might miss, and follow it up to the stop sign. At the stop sign, take a left onto 1900 E. and follow it down to 500 N. At the stop sign at 1900 E & 500 N. you're going to want to either continue on 500 N (if you followed the curve earlier, or you'll turn right onto 500 N. if you came down 1900 E. You should be heading west on 500 N. and you'll come to another 'Y'. This time be sure to stay to the right (going straight across the railroad tracks) staying on 500 N. Follow 500 N. past a couple farms and take a right on 29 Crapo Lane, Egin Lake. There will be signs directing you to the Egin Lake Access (Dune access).
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IDAHO FALLS RACEWAY / NOISE PARK - IDAHO FALLS, ID
A few miles west of Idaho Falls airport, Idaho Falls Raceway, formerly Noise Park, is/was a great place to ride. Quads haven't been allowed out there for a few years but we have heard from the city that the desert trails around the track will be opened to quads, bikes, & side-by-sides, and they hope to open the first weekend in June (2017). Below are photo's from our only time being allowed on the track. We're hopeful to get out there and check out the trails once they open.
Update!! September 2017. The ID Falls OHV Trails are having their ribbon cutting ceremony on 9/22/2017. We were out there a little early and did a few laps around the outer/yellow loop. It was a lot of fun and will definitely help build our endurance for GP and hare scramble racing. Their are several Orange loops throughout, however we stayed on the Yellow loop our 1st visit and it's probably close to 7 miles long. Next time will be mixing in the Orange with the Yellow to see how much faster we can get worn out.
We were blessed to be able to ride out here again on Thanksgiving day and it was so amazing. After our first lap our 12 year old daughter was shocked to hear that was only 1 lap and then commented, "I love all the natural beauty out here" as we could see snow covered mountains to the west with Sun Valley on the other side. A comment that caught both of us completely off guard. We stayed on the yellow loop most of the day and found out by trial and error that the orange markers shorten the loop quite a bit, but still a lot of fun. The best part was probably hearing our daughter ask if we could ride there more often. Absolutely. We're so glad she loves it too.
We'd really like to thank all the volunteers with the Idaho Falls Trail Machine Association for their long hours and hard work, both in the dirt and behind the scenes, to make these trails happen.
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A look at part of the Youth / Beginner track
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fall creek - SWAN VALLEY, ID
We had such a great time riding and camping here with amazing friends we met through our church a short time after moving to Idaho. Our daughter (Vikings fan) had so much fun swimming in the creek with her new friends that I don't even think she rode over the weekend, but the other kids did enjoy riding her quad around camp. The Fall Creek trails go ALL over the place up in the mountains, beautiful scenery, views, and soooo quiet, and extremely close to town, about 30-40 minutes from Idaho Falls. The trails are for 50" wide or less and there is a lot of single track for you bikes out there, you won't get bored. We all camped in primitive areas along Fall Creek Rd with our group and saw a number of other groups doing the same. Photos show all our kids having fun in the creek and pix from one of our rides (off of our old gopro). One of our friends tweaked his knee on his bike so Jeff rode Tom's YZ, and at some point Geri's KX, before getting back on his TRX 450R.
Here's a description from the Caribou-Targhee page of what you'll find-
Falls Campground is located next to the Snake River in beautiful Swan Valley at an elevation of 5,100 feet.
Idaho Falls, Idaho is just 45 miles west. Visitors enjoy fishing and canoeing on the Snake and viewing local wildlife.
Natural Features: The campground is situated alongside the Snake River among cottonwood trees, which provide partial shade. Grassy meadows and summer wildflowers dot the landscape. Wildlife is plentiful in the river bottom. Eagles, osprey, moose and deer are frequently spotted.
Fall Creek Falls is less than 1/4 mile from the campground. This scenic cascade drops 60 feet over a travertine outcropping on the river's edge. It is visible from some parts of the campground.
Recreation: The Snake River offers excellent cutthroat trout fishing, canoeing, floating, rafting and kayaking. Conant Boat Ramp is nearby and open to the public.
Facilities: The campground offers one group site that can accommodate up to 150 people. Several single sites are also available, all with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills.
Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided, but there is no electricity. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Roads and parking spurs are gravel.
Nearby Attractions: Palisades Reservoir is less than 20 miles from Falls Campground, with great boating, water skiing, canoeing, fishing and swimming. The Fall Creek area has many trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback and ATV riding.
LAKE CHANNEL SAND DUNES - AMERICAN FALLS , ID -
A great place for a day of fun! Dune area to ride in, sand trails to explore and dirt trails up on the ridge for more fun. Only tricky part was getting our DRR 50 out of the dunes because you have to go up a pretty good hill climb to get back up on top where the staging area is. Always pack a tie-down with you. No restrooms, but lots of areas to explore.
From Interstate 15 (North or South), head west on I-86 and follow west to American Falls (approx 25+ miles). Take Exit 40 and at the off-ramp stay to the right (north side of the freeway) and follow Highway 39 as it curves around the perimeter of American Falls. As soon as you go over the dam, as the highway is curving right, take an immediate left onto Lamb Weston Road. Lamb Weston will take you south and into a 90 degree right hand curve. As soon as you come off the curve, turn left onto Borah Road. Borah Road heads south and then curves right/west and you'll take the first left onto Lake Channel Road. Lake Channel Road will have some turns in it as you go around farm fields, but it will come to a T at Quigley Road. Take a right on Quigley Road and follow Quigley around the left hand curve up to the staging area on your left. Have fun!
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HIGH PLAINS MOTO CLUB / MX TRACK - REXBURG, ID
Directly behind Rexburg Motor Sports on Hwy 20. Take exit 332, go west and turn right at the stop sign right at Rexburg Motor Sports. Track entrance is behind RMS. Definitely a bike track but quads are allowed. Lots of doubles that lead you right into a 180 turn. Some good tables that allow you to air it out without the fear of coming up short, like the doubles. It's a narrow track, but fun none the less. The main track is $15 per rider and the PeeWee track is $5. The PeeWee track is long enough to entertain most any young rider. Tables, single jumps, soft woops, and wide enough for a quad but otherwise it's a single-track. You sign in and pay at the house right behind RMS.
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SACAJAWEA MOTORSPORTS PARK - SALMON, ID - SOUTH CENTRAL REGION
Sacajawea Motorsports Park in Salmon is a very fun place to ride!! It has so many similarities to our favorite tracks we used to ride in Arizona, Speedworld and Grinding Stone. There's a fun kids track in the infield of the main track that we rode with our daughter for a bit to make sure she had the hang of it. The main track is amazing! It can be altered to be extremely long like Glen Helen, or there's an area to cut it a little short to avoid the roller coaster hill climbs and descents if you're a newer rider. The track is not groomed that we know of, but is in incredibly great shape. Sacajawea Motorsports Park is a primitive location right on the edge of the town of Salmon. Easy access from town but with our camper we have to park up on top of the hill and ride a good distance down to the track.
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I booked this shoot with Cat Rennie back in January. The plan had been to shoot a mixture of outdoors and studio, but with 4" of snow we decided to stay nice and warm indoors.
Again, Ruth Evans did herself proud on make-up.
I'm particularly pleased that we captured what I'd consider less than typical Cat shots (a combination of make-up and lighting).
I think we were all on top form today. Even straight off the camera, the images look stunning and with so many good shots it's going to be very hard to make a final selection.
I didn't do so well tonight (judged by Stephen Lipton).
This one of Billie Lister (make-up by Ruth Evans) scored 15/20, with a comment that it was too tightly cropped (and that the eyes were too dark).
This shot of Charlie got 14/20, with comments that it should have been more tightly cropped and that the eyes aren't sharp.
I must admit I'm disappointed with both scores. There is no point in disputing the judge's opinion about cropping because that's subjective and largely a matter of personal taste (and I probably will change the crop on the Charlie shot).
However, the comment about Charlie's eyes not being sharp is incredibly annoying. I'm very careful that the eyes are sharp in all of my displayed shots (hey, I know I sometimes miss, but you're not going to see those shots unless you are viewing the proofs).
Large (1926x2000), but not original size - your browser may resize it to fit your window, but at 1:1 this is likely bigger than most high resolution screens.
Pixel-peeping at full size (3730x3744), adding some local sharpening to the iris of the eyes does make very slight improvement, but I'm honestly not convinced that would be visible at the relatively small size submitted to the competition (765x768).
After a long gestation period (we started trying to arrange a shoot last July), I finally got to shoot with Nicole Abbott.
Bright and bitterly cold (though above freezing), we started in the nearby hospital grounds with Ruth's suggested theme of "little girl lost". Something different and some images will almost certainly work better viewed together as a set in that context. I'm still trying to decide on the final look for a sequence so don't have anything to show yet.
Again, we finished back in the studio with the gels colouring the charcoal seamless.
I even appear to have succeeded with my goal of avoiding tightly cropped headshots and getting lots of longer shots.
Definitely a fun shoot and with lots of good material. It's always good when there are too many good shots to choose from.
Another model from the Hot Sauce video shoot, Ken Brangman is my first shoot with a guy.
Definitely a change form my previous work.
It was a cold and bright day - possibly lit too harshly with the direct sun at times. The first location didn't work out exactly as hoped, but a large cluster of boulders give us something to use and some nice opening shots.
We followed that with more outdoors shots at the brickworks - especially effective using the brightly coloured graffiti backgrounds.
I'm really pleased with the end results and Ken is great to work with.
Tonight's judge was EPS member Monika Szczepaniak.
EPS (Edinburgh Photographic Society) run a monthly beginners tutorial and studio evening group shoot. Charlie Banks was kind enough to accept my invitation to model for the evening, which I think worked out very well (an experienced model really adds to the evening).
Given that we were all sharing the same lighting setup, I'll be curious to see what other folk will have produced.
I've just had an enquiry about selling some photos. Unexpectedly, it's for some show-jumping shots of Poppy riding Denny in the BSJA classes at Ingliston.
His new owner found them and would like some copies to document his history. Denny is a lovely horse - Fiona and I both rode him before he was sold (Poppy was even trying to get us to buy him).
An occasional visit to one of these events when someone we know is competing is always fun. The reaction of the guys who regularly cover the events and consider it their territory adds to the day's amusement too. To be honest though, I don't see it as a viable business market and have got no intention of competing with them. It's a full day shooting before any post-processing and I can't imagine that they will make much in return. I don't need hundreds of shots of folk I don't know and who will never thank me, so I'll stick to shooting for friends who will show some appreciation.


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Q: In Windows 7, how do I make Sound Scheme changes for all users? On a Windows 7 machine, I would like to make changes to a Sound Scheme and have them affect all users on that machine.
I've found that if I log in as a user without administrative privileges, I can make changes to which sounds play on which events that persist for that user across logon sessions on that machine. However, those changes do not apply to other users on the same machine.
If I log on as a user with administrative privileges, what would I do to make a change that will apply, by default at least, to all users on the machine?

A: You can create a .bat which changes all the sound schemes using the registry. The sounds are located at
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\.Default\.Default\

You can write a batch file that goes through each entry and sets it to whatever you want. Then, place a shortcut to that bat into the
C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup

folder for each user (shortcut so you only need to edit one file for all users). When the user log's in, the .bat is executed.
Example .bat file to stop all the sounds at:
https://github.com/ReneNyffenegger/Configure-Windows/blob/master/sound.bat
(not mine, but found through quick google, credits to ReneNyffenegger who wrote it)

A: A method that uses the registry :

*

*Scan the HKEY_USERS registry hive for all users (names look similar to S-1-5-19).

*The key HKEY_USERS\S-1-5-19\AppEvents\Schemes\Apps\.Default
contains all the definitions for the sounds of that user.
For example, you will find the logon sound under WindowsLogon\.Current,
whose (Default) value is %SystemRoot%\media\Windows Logon Sound.wav.

*Change it to any other file that Windows can play (normally .wav).

If you wish to change the default sounds for some events, these can be found as .wav files in
%SystemRoot%\media\. Replace the files you want, but that will only apply to
users that use that default sound.

A: An alternative and reverse idea to the other more "proper" methods of changing a simple text file in the registry.
In my sytem I use revolving sounds , because repetition is not very fun. The method that i change the sounds with is to Rename the wave files to change the sound underneath the system, and the registry stays the same.
Renames are very fast operations, and after years of using such a odd method, I have not had a single problem (one missing file and you can guess what happens).
This is part of what one of the batch files looks like to change each boot, trimmed down to fit as an example.
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\000.wav 011.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\001.wav 000.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\002.wav 001.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\003.wav 002.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\004.wav 003.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\005.wav 004.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\006.wav 005.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\007.wav 006.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\008.wav 007.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\009.wav 008.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\010.wav 009.wav
rename C:\WINDOWS\media\EndSound\011.wav 010.wav

I use another long batch and the task scheduler, to change the ~10 most repetitive sounds in the system hourly. No "for" loops, as you can see just raw simple renames.
I do not have multiple users, so I can only assume that a simple rename of a file everyone is pointing to would work in your case, and that a Copy or move would not be needed.
It was easier to organise a bunch of consecutive file items (001,002,003), than to work with a bunch of oddly named files even in a registry insert.
Notes:
 I have to make copies of the whole media folder, before testing, get it all so it repeats many many times, check test, then I remove the extra backups knowing it is working.
From what I have seen in a regmon, The registry IS polled for the sounds every time, so changing the registry should do the same thing, a reboot or restart of the audio or shell should not be required, like it can be for other registry edits.
The reversing of that , I am trying to demonstrate here. To change the one file that you and the other users point to, instead of changing all the users registry pointers to that file.

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Smashwords – Books Tagged "life afta death"
These results show books which have been specifically tagged with this keyword. You can also try doing a general search for the term "life afta death" .
Heaven is generally construed as a place of happiness, sometimes eternal happiness. Hell is often portrayed populated with demons, who torment the damned. Many are ruled by a death god, such as Nergal, the Hindu Yama, or some other dreadful supernatural figure (e.g. Satan).
Two stories of life, death. the after-life, and the power of love. In "Drawing Down Dark", Christ Helms gets some help finding his way back to his Mom and Dad. "From The Other Side" is a send-up of popular paranormal investigation programs, told from the ghosts point-of-view. If you ever wondered what they were doing in the midst of all the madness, here's your chance.
The 1950's turn in to the hedonistic 1960s. Social values change along with morals and culture. Establishment is challenged and young people worry about The Bomb. Paul and Jenufla walk on parallel paths, looking for a future. It revolves around real events in the 1960s, the Beatles, Ban the Bomb and the Moors murders and concludes with a dramatic ending that brings them both fulfillment.
It's 4 years on the study of G. W. Bush, and with remarkable unheard stories from a talented writer. This selection of stories have produced: "W" the movie from Oliver Stone. It also has some speeches Omar Dyer wrote as he tries to run for Governor of New Jersey.
In in a chilling "what if" tale, writer S.S. Wilson (screenwriter of such films as Tremors and Short Circuit) calls into question everything we think we know about life - and death. Be forewarned that it's a little darker than my usual happy-go-lucky writing. Might seem controversial to some, too. Let me know what you think!.


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An African American mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
The Yakuza (1974)
Harry Kilmer returns to Japan after several years in order to rescue his friend George's kidnapped daughter - and ends up on the wrong side of the Yakuza, the notorious Japanese mafia...
The Yakuza Papers, Vol. 4: Police Tactics (1974)
As Japan gears up for the 1964 Olympic games, the cops start to crack down under pressure from the public and the press, adding a new dimension in the war for power among the yakuza families of Hiroshima. Akira Kobayashi's Takeda tries to keep a lid on things, but hotheaded underlings create chaos, with one boss whacked in neutral territory, and the craven boss, Uchimoto, informing on an assassination attempt by his own minions. While the police round up hundreds of yakuza foot soldiers, Bunta Sugawara's Shozo Hirono plots to finally take out longtime nemesis, boss Yamamori.
The Yakuza Papers, Vol. 5: Final Episode (1974)
Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Final Episode is part five and the final installation of a series of yakuza films directed by Kinji Fukasaku. In the wake of a big police crackdown, Akira Kobayashi's icily sun- glassed Takeda attempts to transform the Hiroshima yakuza families into a legitimate political organization: The Tensei Coalition. When the young Matsumura ascends to the chairmanship of the coalition, the older, hardened yakuza led by Jo Shishido (BRANDED TO KILL) seize one last opportunity to stir up chaos and bloodshed. Culminating with the arrests, deaths, or retirement of the first postwar yakuza generation, this milestone series draws to an ambivalent close.
Like a Dragon (2007)
Former Yakuza underling Kiryu Kazuma, who has recently been released from prison after a lengthy incarceration, and is trying to piece his life together and distance himself from his Yakuza past. Unfortunately Kiryu's problems slowly escalate as he is pursued by a former associate, the baseball bat-wielding psycho Majima Goro who has a grudge to settle with Kiryu.
The Yakuza Papers, Vol. 1: Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1973)
In the teeming black markets of postwar Japan, Shozo Hirono (Bunta Sugawara) and his buddies find themselves in a new war between factious and ambitious yakuza...
The Pinkie (2014)
Since they were both five, Ryosuke has been stalked by Momoko - the ugliest girl in the village. Her love for Ryosuke is so boundless that she has her face surgically altered to suit his taste - but still he wants nothing to do with her. Ryosuke goes in for fleeting romance - for example, with the girlfriend of a gangster boss. But when he finds out about their affair, he has Ryosuke's little finger hacked off. Magically, the finger falls into Momoko's hands, and she uses it to clone Ryosuke, so she can finally have him (or almost him) for herself. And this is just the first five minutes of Lisa Takeba's short-but-powerful feature debut. Just like in her previous short films, the director - who cut her teeth in the advertising world and as the writer of a video game - throws a lot of genres and techniques into the mix: from science fiction to gangster films, from hospital eroticism to animation. Hectic and absurd, but with its heart in the right place. © IFFR
Yakuza's Law: Yakuza Keibatsushi: Rinchi (1969)
The film is divided into three parts - the first two taking place in feudal Japan, the last segment being more "modern" and set in the late 1960's. All three deal with those that have broken the Yakuza code, and their subsequent torture and dispatch.
Dead or Alive (1999)
Ry?ichi and his small gang of Triad vie for control of the Japanese underworld in a crime-ridden Shinjuku quarter while Detective Jojima tries to bring it down. Jojima attempts to start a gang war between the Triad and yakuza. Ry?ichi and Jojima meet.
American Yakuza (1993)
When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitaire, he is hired to operate forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia leaded by Dino Campanela and Nick rescues and saves the life of Shuji Sawamoto, who is the representative of Yakuza interests in America. Shuji hires Nick to work for Yakuza and becomes his godfather in the family after his oath to join Yakuza. However, Nick is a lonely FBI undercover agent assigned to penetrate in the criminal organization. When the FBI discovers that Campanela is organizing a massive attack to destroy the Yakuza, Nick's boss Littman calls off the operation to leave the dirty work to the Italian Mafia. But the connection of Nick with Shuji and his goddaughter Yuko forces him to help his Japanese family.
Youth of the Beast (1963)
To infiltrate a criminal organization responsible for the death of one of his colleagues, the Detective Tajima adopts the behavior of of a brutal thug and plays opposing yakuza bosses against each other.
The story begins with Sekiuchi, boss of the Sannokai, a huge organized crime syndicate controlling the entire Kanto region, issuing a stern warning to his lieutenant Kato and right-hand man Ikemoto, head of the Ikemoto-gumi. Kato orders Ikemoto to bring the unassociated Murase-gumi gang in line, and he immediately passes the task on to his subordinate Otomo, who runs his own crew. The tricky jobs that no-one wants to do always end up in Otomo's lap.
The Yakuza Papers, Vol. 2: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima (1973)
Repeatedly beat to a pulp by gamblers, cops, and gangsters, lone wolf Shoji Yamanaka (Kinya Kitaoji) finally finds a home as a Muraoka family hit man and falls in love with boss Muraoka's niece. Meanwhile, the ambitions of mad dog Katsutoshi Otomo (Sonny Chiba) draws our series' hero, Shozo Hirono (Bunta Sugawara) into a new round of bloodshed, culminating with the tragic demise of the young Yamanaka.
Sympathy for the Underdog (1971)
A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.
Shinjuku Incident (2009)
Iron Zhao aka Steelhead, a truck repairman from China's Northeast, and settles down as an illegal immigrant in Tokyo. After a series of run-ins with the Yakuza, he rises to power as the Don of Chinese illegal immigrants. However, things get out of control when he's foolish enough to believe in clean getaways in a world that offers none, and soon comes to seal his own fate.
Queen Bee's Challenge (1972)
When two Girl Bosses fight each other over territory, their enmity is difficult to solve - they are equals in looks, strength, determination, and power of their respective girl gangs. So, the way is open to a mischievous Yakuza Boss who invites them for a peaceful way to decide their feud: a sexual challenge for him to decide who is the better Girl Boss. Trapped, both are subject to the man's lust and sadistic assaults. They escape by joining forces against the yakuza gang, though it costs one of the young women her life - when she was friends already with her former enemy.
Tokyo Drifter (1966)
Tetsu has joined his yakuza boss in going straight, but when a rival gang threatens to bring them back into the gang wars, Tetsu must become a drifter to keep the pressure off his old boss
Girl Boss Blues: Queen Bee's Counterattack (1971)
In the 1970s, the Japanese youth emancipation also found it's way into the yakuza (crime) societies. A Girl Boss may have a choice between bikes, and between boyfriends. But she has to defend her choices the hard way, as her triumph and power over the girls' gang is questioned by her female rivals, and the all powerful Yakuza Boss. She inspires loyalty to her girls, and to men to the extent of many of them literally giving their lives for her - in a world of knife and gun fighting, bike and car chasing, and violent death.
When the mobster Iwaida Nishikawi is executed by the hit man Takeshi, his family chases the killer. Takeshi's brothers Takashi and Hideshi Miwa try to find Takeshi, who is hidden with the nurse Rie Ishibashi, to protect him and Hideshi discovers that Takeshi was secretly sent by their Yakuza boss to eliminate Iwaida. Meanwhile, the mobster Kenmoshi abducts Takashi's wife Mariko and rapes her, trying to force Takashi to deliver his brother to him.
Dum Maaro Dum (2011)
We hurtle into the bylanes, beach shacks and raves of Goa with Lorry as his life spirals out of control, with Joki as he tries to redeem the past and with Kamath as he goes no-holds-barred after the mysterious shadow figure behind it all... Punctuated with a soundtrack that moves from pulsating dance tracks to haunting Konkani songs, shot right in the midst of the teeming international tourist hotspots, Dum Maaro Dum takes you on a dramatic, thrilling trip filled with twists, turns, suspense... and a shocking finale!
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939)
All work and no play makes Mr. Moto a busy detective! Mr. Moto heads to Egypt to thwart a criminal mastermind determined to steal the priceless crown of the Queen of Sheba. But the action heats up and the suspense soars when the precious treasure begins its perilous journey to America and Mr. Moto must race against time to unmask a cunning thief who will stop at nothing—not even murder—to get what he wants!
Postman Blues (1997)
A postman is mistaken for a dangerous criminal by the police.
When CIA Analyst Jack Ryan interferes with an IRA assassination, a renegade faction targets him and his family for revenge.
Race (2008)
Ranvir and Rajiv are half brothers who own a huge stud farm in South Africa. Ranvir is a very shrewd and aggressive man while Rajiv is laid back, and a chronic alcoholic. Sophia, Ranvir's personal secretary adores and loves him. Ranvir is unaware of her feelings. Shaina, an Indian ramp model in Durban loves Ranvir but through a twist of fate gets married to his younger brother Rajiv. When she discovers that Rajiv is a chronic alcoholic, her world is shattered. Ranvir too is disturbed as he has sacrificed his love for his younger brother because Rajiv had promised to leave alcohol for good if he marries Shaina. In a weak moment Ranvir and Shaina come very close to each other. When Rajiv starts suspecting, all hell breaks loose. A murder is committed, a contract killing is issued. A sharp tongued detective R.D., getting wise on the proceedings, starts an intriguing investigation with his brainless bimbo assistant Mini
Street Mobster (1972)
The Japanese yakuza films certainly have a well-earned reputation of being violent and chaotic. Some are more frenetic than others and Street Mobster is unbelievable high on savagery and energy. It dawned the re-birth of the genre, telling the story of low-level punks who will do anything without compromise and little sense of honor.
Dangan Runner (1996)
An unemployed man trying to steal from a convenience store, and the store clerk catches him in the act... the thief runs away with the store-clerk right after him. All the while, the store clerk is in trouble with a low-rank yakuza. Along the chase for the thief, they catch the eye of the Yakuza who's been looking for the convenience store clerk
A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, California where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang. This is the first English film by Takeshi Kitano.
Suburra (2015)
A gangster known as "Samurai" wants to turn the waterfront of Rome into a new Las Vegas. All the local mob bosses have agreed to work for this common goal. But peace is not to last long.
Breathless (1960)
A young car thief kills a policeman and tries to persuade a girl to hide in Italy with him.
Michael, a wimpy young executive, is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in--and then disappears. Later that night, while jogging, Michael runs into the stranger on a pier. He introduces himself as Alex, and the two go out to an under- ground club. Alex wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down...
The Spanish Prisoner (1998)
An employee of a corporation with a lucrative secret process is tempted to betray it. But there's more to it than that.
Nightmare in Chicago (1964)
Based on the novel Death on the Turnpike by William P. McGivern, Robert Altman's Nightmare in Chicago was expanded for theatrical release after it originally aired on NBC in 1964 on an episode of Kraft Suspense Theater. Filmed on-location in Chicago, this suspense thriller follows the story of a serial killer known as "Georgie Porgie." The Chicago turnpike is threatened over a three-day period as the police try to catch him by blocking the whole area. Starring Charles McGraw, Ted Knight, and Robert Ridgely. Original musical score by John Williams.
The Walls of Abashiri Prison (1965)
Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.
Rashomon (1950)
In ancient Japan a crime take place as told from three different travelers who have experienced the crime: a man being killed and his wife being raped. Which if any of the stories is true? A Akira Kurosawa film about morals, truth, and communication.
52 Pick-Up (1986)
Harry Mitchell is a successful Los Angeles manufacturer whose wife is running for city council. His life is turned upside down when three blackmailers confront him with a video tape of him with his young mistress and demand $100,000. Fearing that the story will hurt his wife's political campaign if he goes to the police, Harry pretends that he will pay the men, but does not follow through.
Alone With Her (2006)
The harrowing story of a disturbed young man's attempts to win the affections of an unsuspecting young woman. When Doug first sees Amy, he instantly falls for her and begins to watch her every move, going so far as to set up spy cameras in her apartment. However, as his fascination grows into obsession he's no longer satisfied with just watching.
Violent Streets (1974)
An retired yakuza is caught in the middle of a growing conflict between two rival clans.
El Rey de Najayo (2012)
The dramatic story of Julian, a Dominican drug lord who despite his confinement in prison, was still able to maintain Dominican society in a state of suspense, for over 13 years. At the early age of 12, he witnessed the death of his father at the hands of local military authorities, during a well-meant attempt to hand-over a package of drugs he had incidentally found at sea while fishing. As a result of this experience, Julian develops a thirst for revenge that leads him to kill all those involved in his father's death. In the process he becomes a major drug lord and a very powerful headman within Dominican society.
Agitator (2001)
When a young Yakuza torments the customers in a rival crime family's nightclub, it is not long before his dead body is found. Soon, inter-family retaliation follows, resulting in the death fo a prominent crime boss. Devastated by htis turn of events, the temperamental Kenzaki vows to avenge his boss's death and, as bloody violence ensues, the body count reaches excessive proportions.
Ghosts... of the Civil Dead (1989)
The inmates and guards of a modern, clean and efficient maximum security wing are slowly and increasingly brutalized until they erupt in violence. Dark and macabre, and based in truth, the story is told in a traditional dramatic style combined with telephone interviews and narration.
Red Passport (2003)
The film tells the story of Fabio Reyes, a former counterfeit artist who after serving 10 years of a 25 year sentence wants nothing more than to rekindle his relationship with his long-lost daughter and live peacefully. But life isn't that fair and demons never die. As Fabio embarks on a roller-coaster ride of deception, lies, suspense and murder, nothing turns out to be as it seems.
Rope (1948)
Two young men strangle their "inferior" classmate, hide his body in their apartment, and invite his friends and family to a dinner party as a means to challenge the "perfection" of their crime.
The Blue Parrot (1953)
Suspense and romance meet in this film. A nightclub is the scene of a murder. The club's hostess and her American boyfriend find the killer.
Another Lonely Hitman (1995)
After serving 10 years in prison due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss Tachibana (Ryo Ishibashi) enters a world that's nothing like it was when he went in. Once a respected and feared Yakuza mastermind, he now must try and adapt within the confines of the new generations vision of honor. As he still garners a somewhat decent amount of respect he just tries to get by. Hooking up with a prostitute he's been in passing by with he begins to feel some sense of comfort. Upon stumbling across her being beaten down by her pimp, Tachibana can't just sit by and do nothing. So he commences in putting down an old school Yakuza ass whipping, thus beginning a showdown with the "now" boss, Sato.
The Yakuza Wives (1986)
While her husband is in prison doing time, Tamaki, the wife of a yakuza capo, runs her spouse's gang with an iron hand. Meanwhile, Makoto, her younger sister, marries a member of a rival band after being raped by him. The two sisters, united by blood ties but married to enemy yakuzas, will ultimately have to decide whose side they're on.
A Stranger Among Us (1992)
Detective Emily Eden is a tough New York City cop forced to go undercover to solve a puzzling murder. Her search for the truth takes her into a secret world of unwritten law and unspoken power, a world where the only way out is deeper in!
Chronicles (2004)
A suspense thriller about a reporter from Miami who travels to Ecuador in pursuit of a serial killer known as the "Monster of Babahoyo."
Ryuji (1983)
Ryuji tries quitting the yakuza to actively support his wife and daughter; as he's used to easy money, it's a difficult transition.
Innocent Blood (2013)
Sun W. Kim and D.J. Holloway, behind several award winning short films, makes their feature film debut with Innocent Blood. The suspense thriller tells the story of James Park, a retired detective turned college professor, who is forced to face his dark past in order to find his son Cody's kidnapper. James Park, played by Jun-Seong Kim (Late Autumn, West 32nd), a well decorated, officer is exposed for who he really is by his son's mysterious kidnapper. With a handful of past enemies, simultaneous murders, a wife who's losing faith in him, and two detectives in hot pursuit, James must move fast to bring his son home safely.
Lonely Hearts (2006)
In the late 1940's, Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez were America's notorious "Lonely Hearts Killers". Their lethal scam was simple; they would swindle and then viciously murder lovelorn war widows who would answer their personal ads in which Ray would describe himself as a sexy Latin Lover. Based on a true story.
A Stranger of Mine (2005)
In one long Friday evening, Takeshi Miyata (Yasuhi Nakamura), a straight-arrow businessman, will encounter a number of people (some only fleetingly) who have intertwining fates. The plot of the film is presented in succession first from the point of view of Maki Kuwata (Reika Kirishima), a young woman disappointed in love, then from Takeshi's point of view, then of his friend, Yusuke Kanda (S? Yamanaka), a private detective, then of Takeshi's former girlfriend, Ayumi Kurata (Yuka Itaya), then of a wannabe-tough Yakuza, Asai (Kisuke Yamashita).
A veteran samurai, who has fallen on hard times, answers a village's request for protection from bandits. He gathers 6 other samurai to help him, and they teach the townspeople how to defend themselves, and they supply the samurai with three small meals a day. The film culminates in a giant battle when 40 bandits attack the village.
The Twilight Samurai (2002)
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?
Eleven Samurai (1967)
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
Peace in 17th-century Japan causes the Shogunate's breakup of warrior clans, throwing thousands of samurai out of work and into poverty. An honorable end to such fate under the samurai code is ritual suicide, or hara-kiri.
The Samurai of Ayothaya (2010)
Based on a true historic figure, Yamada Nagamasa, a Japanese adventurer who went to Ayothaya in the 16th century and became a soldier in King Naresuan's army. After the war in Burma it's restless in Ayothaya, because of a mysterious group of men that terrorizes and plunders the city. Yamada goes after them and discovers that the men are rebelious Japanese samurai. Now he has to fight his own countrymen.
Three Outlaw Samurai (1964)
Shiba, a wandering ronin, encounters a band of peasants who have kidnapped the daughter of their dictatorial magistrate, in hopes of coercing from him a reduction in taxes. Shiba takes up their fight, joined by two renegades from the magistrate's guard, Sakura and Kikyo. The three outlaws find themselves in a battle to the death.
Yojimbo (1961)
The incomparable Toshiro Mifune stars in Akira Kurosawa's visually stunning and darkly comic Yojimbo. To rid a terror-stricken village of corruption, wily masterless samurai Sanjuro turns a range war between two evil clans to his own advantage. Remade twice, by Sergio Leone and Walter Hill, this exhilarating genre-twister remains one of the most influential and entertaining films of all time.
The Sword of Doom (1966)
Through his unconscionable actions against others, a sociopath samurai builds a trail of vendettas that follow him closely.


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Do you know your rights when police get involved?
February 23, 2017 April 27, 2017 Nathan Rodeback	1 Comment
Mass Media Professor Rachael Hanel and Minneapolis lawyer Tim Phillips educated students about civil rights when dealing with police on Monday in the Multicultural Center.
Students may be afraid of asserting their rights if they are used to seeing television shows in which police announce to those arrested their Miranda rights before slapping on handcuffs. Even if they have done nothing wrong, they still worry that police may use information against them or their loved ones.
Phillips discussed three phrases every student should consider using when being interrogated by police:
1. Am I free to go?
2. May I talk to a lawyer?
3. I do not consent to this search! (Phillips suggested saying this as loudly as possible without sounding crazy).
One example situation Phillips mentioned takes place at a bus stop where a policeman might approach an individual casually and ask that person about their destination.
"You might be honest at first and say you're going to downtown Minneapolis, but then as the conversation progresses and you're getting less and less comfortable, you might want to get on the next bus no matter where it goes," Phillips added, saying that it is important to start by not sharing a whole lot of information in case the officer might try to detain you.
Phillips explained another possible case where an individual talking to police may not have done anything wrong, but a loved one or a friend has committed a crime and is currently being investigated without the individual's knowledge. He mentioned another where someone may have placed an item in an individual's bag or vehicle without them knowing it.
"Lawyers also say, 'Don't talk to police officers when you don't have a lawyer,'" Phillips said. "You can always invoke your own right to remain silent."
Phillips also pointed out that a division may bridge between reality and rights on paper.
If a police official announces they have a search warrant to investigate your vehicle or living space, you have the right to ask to look at that document.
"In reality, are they going to give it to you, or do they even have it?" Phillips asked. "We don't know, but the best thing to do is ask." He told students that the three things to look for on a warrant are:
1. Signature from a judge
2. Dated within their lifetime or anytime recently
3. The exact location
Sometimes, Phillips said, while police might have a warrant to search the building of your residence, it may not include your unit. He then turned the floor over to Hanel, who reminded students of their basic First Amendment rights and how to exercise them.
If students involved in an RSO or student special events want to participate in a campus demonstration they need to fill out a form on the Minnesota State University website. It would also notify campus security or address concerns going on in the news.
Hanel referred to campus policy, which states that students may reserve certain spaces on-campus, such as the first and third floors of the Wigley Center, all public areas in the Centennial Student Union, and the lounge adjacent to Highland Center 2002 and 2004. Hanel thought the wording "may be reserved" was a bit perplexing because she said she didn't think the university has a right to say which spaces are limited.
"But the nice thing about the First Amendment is that it does give you the flexibility to hold demonstrations without going through the permitting process if you wanted to react really quickly to something that is going on current events wise," Hanel said. "So the immigration ban was a great example of something like that."
She added that outdoor public spaces could also be used for demonstration, such as sidewalks, parks, or other public common areas. If students want to demonstrate outside of campus and within the City of Mankato they have to follow a permitting process —almost every institution has one. She said that even the university has its own conditions that students must follow in order to maintain the respect of others—sounds and their amplifications, for instance.
Phillips returned to his discussion about talking to police to clarify any confusion students might have regarding when to be assertive or when they should be cooperative.
Protestors have invented roles for individuals to assume when demonstrating or protesting that might solve potential problems.
First, Phillips explained the "police liaison" role, which involves students using their First Amendment rights to combat a political event they disagree with, suggesting that someone be assigned to communicate on behalf of the group with police officers who may show up to dissolve the protest. This may prevent arrest if police are able to demand of the liaison that the group leave instead of having to confront the whole demonstration.
Second, Phillips said that someone could serve as a "legal observer" who is trained through the National Lawyer's Guild, which does not require anyone to be a lawyer or a law student.
"The idea behind the legal observer is not to help during the demonstration but to help pick up the pieces afterwards," Phillips explained. "And what they do is monitor law enforcement during the event and gather evidence, which can be useful."
The Know Your Rights event closed with a couple of First Amendment considerations, including the warning that police have the right to keep two groups separated to prevent potential violence, but they should still be in the general vicinity of each other. Hanel and Phillips also said that an individual can counter protest as long as they are not disrupting or preventing people from attending the event.
Phillips introduced the idea of legal support, which includes planning what an individual might do if they are arrested, such as filling out a jail form to ensure loved ones or pets are taken care of. Individuals should also have a hot line number set up in case they witness an arrest, creating a database of fellow protestors who may need help seeking lawyers.
For more information, you can go to the following sites:
What to do if your rights are violated at a demonstration
ACLU, https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/what-to-do-if-your-rights-are-violated-demonstration-or-protest
Libel: Proving fault, actual malice and negligence
Digital Media Law Project
http://www.dmlp.org/legal-guide/proving-fault-actual-malice-and-negligence
MNSU campus demonstrations policy
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Daniel Sebold
When I was at Minnesota State University back in the early nineties I attended summer school while living in the dorms. Young women would sunbathe out next to the dorms in g strings, something we male students just assumed was forbidden to our gender. Since we have made such incredible progress in transgender rights in the last twenty-five years, I was wondering if there are now male students who do the same. Are there women students who do this still towards the end of Spring semester as they did in the early nineties? If so, then male students should demand the sexual equality to do the same. Should they not, or should they continue to obey the unwritten rules of multicultural sexism?
English/Spanish alumnus in George Town, Malaysia