"The Deadline" written by Tom DeMarco is characterized by fiction but it teaches a great amount of project management and team building concepts.
It is a novel that implies drama, social values, political regimes but, most important, project management lessons. The management principles are outlined in the least dry way possible through the story of Webster Tompkins, a ReSOE ( Released to Seek Opportunity Elsewhere) kidnapped by a beautiful woman working as a spy for Morovia, a third-world country near Italy, bought by an American. The country was meant to become a successful software business by producing copies of Quicken, PhotoShop, Quark XPress, PageMill, Painter, and Lotus Notes, and selling them away afterwards.
In the setting, Tompkins takes the role of manager of this development as he is considered the most suitable one for the job. He has some principles, the "four essentials of good management" like "Get the right people" because they will get you out of the trouble when needed, "Match them to the right jobs", "Keep them motivated" and "Help their team to jell and stay jelled (All the rest is administrivia.)", principles that make Webster right for the job.
He is not alone in this adventure. Belinda Binda, the world's greatest project manager, burnt out and now a bag lady, ex-General Markov, Aristotle Keneros, Moravia's first programmer are some of the people that help Tompkins reach the deadline. The 6 products are made by 18 teams, 3 projects per product. The Project Management Laboratory set for Tompkins by Lahksa, the beautiful spy is terrorized by Belok, the replacement of Moravia's leader as he leaves to the States for business. Besides facing Belok's constraints, Webster must face arbitrarily shortened schedules, merging of his parallel projects, and forced overtime.
Along with these adventures, lessons and principles of management are being taught to us. Some key concepts of the book are the fact that management is about people, there is no such thing as short-term productivity, conflict is inevitable, one must manage projects by managing risk, people cannot embrace change unless they feel safe and many others, embedded in the book at the end of each chapter as notes from Tompkins's journal.
The book is educational, entertaining and most important of all, valuable for our knowledge as it makes the reader think and feel how would he react when put in that kind of situations. It is quite technical at times but the concepts are understandable or at least explained in the easiest way possible. It ties many concepts critical to project management like people, time, productivity, conflict, risk and by this, the book offers an insight on how these concepts work past the theoretical line, which is why it is an appropriate instrument for students but also for the ones that have an interest in this subject as it teaches that project managers are the key to each project's successes and failures.
97 Things Every Project Manager Should Know edited in 2009 by Barbee Davis as a collection of practical suggestions offered by experienced project managers to practitioners at an international level.
Project managers from the USA and 12 other countries combined as authors to provide written contributions to the book edited by Barbee Davis (herself being one of the authors). As stated in the Preface, the works have been aimed at taming the chaos and guiding the project to a successful completion due to the belief that shared knowledge is power. Moreover, what is quite distinct in this book is the two page format allowed to every piece of advice and the accessible writing style. While the authors refer to activities within a project's lifecycle, assuming a certain level of training for their audience, the language does not become exceedingly technical.
For approachability reasons, the 97 texts have been grouped according to the topic they cover, in the subsequent order: Agile Methods, Software Development, Managing People and Teams, International Issues or Distributed Teams, Managing Projects, Communications, Managing Stakeholders, Project Processes, Project Requirements, End-Users, Purchasing Issues, Self-Management and Web Development.
In order to provide a concise summation of the type of advice given in the texts, I have chosen three examples assigned to an equal number of topics. According to You Aren't Special (that can be found under Managing People and Teams), the project manager should encourage his/her team to avoid reinventing the wheel and instead resort to specific tools created by other teams for past projects. Project Management Is Problem Management (in the Managing Projects topic) refers to dealing with problems as the core part of the job, in an attempt to change the work into a smoother, calmer and more tranquil activity. Finally, A Word Can Make You Miss Your Deadline (in the Software Development topic) draws special attention to modifications applied to the original language in the case of a project's outcome being internationally oriented.
Even though the title aims very precisely at a target audience, it is my belief that it may prove useful to both project managers and other professional departments that have to deal with projects and the challenges they inevitably bring.


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MS.History of Earth
MS. The History of Earth
MS-ESS1-4.
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth's 4.6-billion-year-old history. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on how analyses of rock formations and the fossils they contain are used to establish relative ages of major events in Earth's history. Examples of Earth's major events could range from being very recent (such as the last Ice Age or the earliest fossils of homo sapiens) to very old (such as the formation of Earth or the earliest evidence of life). Examples can include the formation of mountain chains and ocean basins, the evolution or extinction of particular living organisms, or significant volcanic eruptions.] [Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include recalling the names of specific periods or epochs and events within them.]
Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on how processes change Earth's surface at time and spatial scales that can be large (such as slow plate motions or the uplift of large mountain ranges) or small (such as rapid landslides or microscopic geochemical reactions), and how many geoscience processes (such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and meteor impacts) usually behave gradually but are punctuated by catastrophic events. Examples of geoscience processes include surface weathering and deposition by the movements of water, ice, and wind. Emphasis is on geoscience processes that shape local geographic features, where appropriate.]
Analyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of the past plate motions. [Clarification Statement: Examples of data include similarities of rock and fossil types on different continents, the shapes of the continents (including continental shelves), and the locations of ocean structures (such as ridges, fracture zones, and trenches).] [Assessment Boundary: Paleomagnetic anomalies in oceanic and continental crust are not assessed.]
Analyzing data in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to extending quantitative analysis to investigations, distinguishing between correlation and causation, and basic statistical techniques of data and error analysis.
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for phenomena. (MS-ESS2-3)
Constructing explanations and designing solutions in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to include constructing explanations and designing solutions supported by multiple sources of evidence consistent with scientific ideas, principles, and theories.
Construct a scientific explanation based on valid and reliable evidence obtained from sources (including the students' own experiments) and the assumption that theories and laws that describe nature operate today as they did in the past and will continue to do so in the future. (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2)
Scientific Knowledge is Open to Revision in Light of New Evidence
Science findings are frequently revised and/or reinterpreted based on new evidence. (MS-ESS2-3)
ESS1.C: The History of Planet Earth
The geologic time scale interpreted from rock strata provides a way to organize Earth's history. Analyses of rock strata and the fossil record provide only relative dates, not an absolute scale. (MS-ESS1-4)
Tectonic processes continually generate new ocean sea floor at ridges and destroy old sea floor at trenches. (HS.ESS1.C GBE),(secondary to MS-ESS2-3)
ESS2.A: Earth's Materials and Systems
The planet's systems interact over scales that range from microscopic to global in size, and they operate over fractions of a second to billions of years. These interactions have shaped Earth's history and will determine its future. (MS-ESS2-2)
ESS2.B: PLate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
Maps of ancient land and water patterns, based on investigations of rocks and fossils, make clear how Earth's plates have moved great distances, collided, and spread apart. (MS-ESS2-3)
ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth's Surface Processes
Water's movements—both on the land and underground—cause weathering and erosion, which change the land's surface features and create underground formations. (MS-ESS2-2)
Patterns in rates of change and other numerical relationships can provide information about natural systems. (MS-ESS2-3)
Scale Proportion and Quantity
Time, space, and energy phenomena can be observed at various scales using models to study systems that are too large or too small. (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2)
Connections to other DCIs in this grade band:
MS.PS1.B (MS-ESS2-2); MS.LS2.B (MS-ESS2-2); MS.LS4.C (MS-ESS1-4)
3.LS4.A (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-3); 3.LS4.C (MS-ESS1-4); 3.ESS3.B (MS-ESS2-3); 4.ESS1.C (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3); 4.ESS2.A (MS-ESS2-2); 4.ESS2.B (MS-ESS2-3); 4.ESS2.E (MS-ESS2-2); 4.ESS3.B (MS-ESS2-3); 5.ESS2.A (MS-ESS2-2); HS.PS1.C (MS-ESS1-4); HS.PS3.D (MS-ESS2-2); HS.LS2.B (MS-ESS2-2); HS.LS4.A (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-3); HS.LS4.C (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-3); HS.ESS1.C (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3); HS.ESS2.A (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3); HS.ESS2.B (MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3); HS.ESS2.C (MS-ESS2-2); HS.ESS2.D (MS-ESS2-2); HS.ESS2.E (MS-ESS2-2); HS.ESS3.D (MS-ESS2-2)
RST.6-8.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts. (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3)
Integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, or table). (MS-ESS2-3)
Compare and contrast the information gained from experiments, simulations, video, or multimedia sources with that gained from reading a text on the same topic. (MS-ESS2-3)
WHST.6-8.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2)
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. (MS-ESS2-5)
SL.8.5
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. (MS-ESS2-1),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-6)
Reason abstractly and quantitatively. (MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3),(MS-ESS2-5)
6.EE.B.6
Use variables to represent numbers and write expressions when solving a real-world or mathematical problem; understand that a variable can represent an unknown number, or, depending on the purpose at hand, any number in a specified set. (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3)
Use variables to represent quantities in a real-world or mathematical problem, and construct simple equations and inequalities to solve problems by reasoning about the quantities. (MS-ESS1-4),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-3)
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.(MS-ESS2-1),(MS-ESS2-2),(MS-ESS2-6)
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"I once negotiated a relo package that included the cost of moving my client's horses across country and paying for a stable at the new location," reports Lee E. Miller, Negotiationplus.com, career coach and author of Get More Money on Your Next Job. If you're about to negotiate your own relocation (or "relo") package, odds are, you're not worrying about about what to do with your horses, but you've got plenty of other issues on your mind.
More and more companies are asking their employees to make a move, and more and more employees want to make that move. "Millennials these days are not only open to relocating, they're asking for it," says Heinick.
Want to see how competitive the package you're being offered is? Review the vendor/exhibitor list for the annual conference of the Worldwide ERC: The Workforce Mobility Association and contact any that may help you answer that question.
This is, for better or worse, the term used in the relo world for the co-head of household: your spouse or partner, the person who is probably going to be most impacted by the move. Heinick reports that employers "want your spouse in on the first phone call or the first meeting." She reports that several have developed a checklist of issues for you and your spouse to carefully consider.
Need to know how much your move will cost? Moveline can help. Visit our homepage to get started.


Born to an ordinary life in an ordinary town in rural Alabama, Rosa J. Young was anything but ordinary.
With a passion for helping others, educating children and sharing the Gospel, Rosa accomplished extraordinary things for her community and the kingdom of God. She was instrumental in founding and promoting 30 Lutheran elementary schools and 35 Lutheran congregations in Alabama's "Black Belt." Her legacy is unparalleled as an educator, confessor and church planter for Christ and His Church.
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod has produced The First Rosa, a movie that will enlighten the Church to Rosa's remarkable history, initiate and invoke the vocation of new professional church workers, and inspire the establishment of new Rosa J. Young Academies.
Reverend Roosevelt Gray, LCMS Director of Black Ministry, will introduce the film.
Admission is free but we request that you indicate your attendance on the Facebook event page linked below so we can plan appropriate seating. The AAA Academy for Children and the LCMS NJD are collecting donations ($5, $10 or more are suggested) to benefit the Rosa Young Schools.
If you'd like to support the cause, but can't attend the film screening, click here to donate via Eventbrite.


The Young Physician's Society of the Indian Medical Association of New England is making great strides in following in the footsteps of their mentor senior physicians. As the oldest Indian Medical Association in the country, founded in 1978, IMANE has a strong history of charitable work including free clinics, fundraisers and support for charitable organizations. The younger generation is to be commended for their recent very successful fundraiser event held to support Pratham, one of the largest non profit organizations in India, dedicated to the education of underprivileged children between three and fourteen years old.
On Thursday May 20th, YPS-IMANE, Pratham members and their guests enjoyed an evening of cocktails, mingling, a fine dinner and entertainment at the Zagat best rated restaurant Tamarind Bay in Brookline. The event was organized by Sameer Kapasi, the YPS chair and Sucheta Doshi, secretary of IMANE. They worked closely with Pratham board members Aditi Sahani and Vikas Sekhri to ensure the event went smoothly. All enjoyed the great entertainment act featuring Brownstar Revolution.
The restaurant was packed full with a young, well dressed, vibrating crowd as well as members of IMANE. The current president of IMANE Dr. Geeta Trivedi was joined by past presidents Drs. Nasir Khan, Manorama Mathur and Chander Kapasi and members of the executive committee to support the event. They all congratulated the young physicians for holding this fundraiser for a noble cause in spite of their busy schedules and family responsibilities. Dr. Geeta Trivedi also announced a special deal on IMANE membership.
Sameer Kapasi, YPS chair, is also on the IT Committee of AAPI and patron member of AAPI Charitable Foundation. Sucheta Doshi is on the Preventive Health Committee of AAPI. They combined their social and professional network for this great cause of raising money for the needy. They also successfully campaigned for making new members for IMANE and AAPI. Kudos to all of them!


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Howard Steven Friedman
Howard Steven Friedman is a data scientist, health economist, and writer with decades of experience in the private sector, public sector and academia.
Friedman's private sector experience includes being a director at Capital One where he led teams of statisticians, analysts and programmers in various areas of operations and marketing. Later he founded a number of companies focused on data analytics with a focus on health care, finance, telecommunications, and retail. He also has specific experience supporting private equity firms where he has led analytic teams on projects, communicated to senior executive and lay-audiences, and taught data science to technical and non-technical teams.
His public sector work has focused on public health and applications of data science and statistics. This work has included leading many research projects for governments and international organizations.
His academic work includes teaching at data science, statistics, and program evaluation at Columbia University. He has authored/co-authored over 100 scientific articles and book chapters in areas of applied statistics, health economics and politics.
In June 2012, Prometheus Books released his book Measure of a Nation. This book focuses on how to improve America by first comparing its performance with thirteen competitive industrial nations, then identifying the best practices found throughout the world that can be adopted here in the United States. Measure of a Nation was named by Jared Diamond as the best book of 2012 in an interview published in the New York Times.
Friedman's other published books include three Statistical Software manuals, an e-book on government financing, A Modest Proposal for America (2013), and a poetry book, Angels and Stardust (1995).
howard-friedman.com/
Ultimate Price: The Value We Place on Life
Howard Friedman explains the ways systems calculate the value of human lives and how this impacts our society as a whole.


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Farnam Honors Basket Ball Team
Thursday evening, March 21, 1921 was a great occasion in Farnam; not alone because it was the memorial of St. Patrick's victory in Ireland but because of the victory of the Farnam High School Basketball Team in the cage tourney at Lincoln recently.
The boys had played so well and had done so much to put Farnam on the map that the business men thought it was only fitting that they show the boys their appreciation. The plan of giving them a banquet was suggested in a meeting held Friday night after the news has been received that the boys had won their third victory in their battle against Cortland. Carl Tanner, Walter Pollard and Clyde McElmoil were appointed as a committee to make all possible arrangements. An invitation was accordingly extended to the first team, who came so close to winning the championship cup, and also to all the boys on the second team and to the girls who had played basketball during the year. The teachers were all invited to be the guests of the business men and tickets were sold to anyone else who cared to attend at a dollar per plate.
It is only fair to state that the arrangements committee outdid themselves in their effort to make the evening's spread bespeak to the team the appreciation of the businessmen. Everything had been arranged to the last detail, even to a green shamrock embedded in the ice cream.
The color scheme left nothing apparently to be desired. The colors of the school, voted on in a recent assembly of the high school, are deep green and white. It was therefore thoroughly appropriate that the day selected should be that for the "wearin' of th' green." Appropriate also was the place chosen for the banquet, the hall which saw us in many games, not one of which was in our opponent's favor. The basketball goal had been placed in one end of the hall in its usual position and very daintily trimmed in the school colors, with F.H.S. in green against white above the basket. Even the light protectors were in place, trimmed to harmonize with the color scheme of the evening, even the chairs of green catching the whiteness of the table cloth. These decorations, which were arranged by the high school girls, thus served as one means of showing our gratitude as a school for the cordial goodwill of the town.
The tables, which were placed so as to form the three sides of a hollow rectangle; were decorated with white carnations and green sprays. In the center of this hollow rectangle another table was placed for nine people, at which were seated Mr. Crossgrove and Mr. A. McNickle with the seven boys of the first team to keep them apart.
Merely to say that the supper, served by A. B. Carman, assisted by an efficient corps of young ladies from town and school, was a success is putting it mildly. Simply to hear the unstudied comments of the school boys and girls concerning it would seem proof sufficient, but actually to see Parker, Crossgrove, McNickle, Chitty, Bloom, Dowers and even Tanner stowing away potatoes, gravy, meat, olives, salad, bread, coffee, ice cream, endlessly, endlessly, with so little available space apparent, is to completely silence the opposition without further argument. One hundred and eighty pairs of fee wre counted fortunate to find a place under the spacious tables. County Judge Nisley, upon entering the hall, remarked: "You will never be able to fill all those seats in a town of this size," not knowing that the overwhelming majority of the seats had been spoken for at least 24 yours beforehand. Farnam showed everyone what can be done. While this is the first banquet on this scale that Farnam has ever given, it is to be hoped that is shall not be the last, and it is a source of self-congratulation that it was given under such worthy auspices and for so worthy a purpose.
This main purpose of the banquet was well brought out in the various speeches, even Chitty reluctantly consenting to act as toastmaster. Superintendent Bloom spoke first on the value of athletics to a school. County Judge Nisley spoke on what he stated as Pessimism, but which proved to be an argument strongly in favor of athletics in school life because of its training in the fundamental requirements of citizenship.
Dr. A. E. Reeves, who examined the boys physically in order to comply with the laws of the tournament, paid a high tribute to the parents for the splendid physical condition the boys were in. Professor Dowers then spoke of the admirable spirit of loyalty and obedience to necessary restrictions which the boys had maintained at Lincoln.
Mr. A. LaBounty was then called upon to speak in behalf of the business men. After commenting on their appreciation of the combined skill and manhood shown by the boys, he presented each of the seven boys on the first team with a card which entitles them to a handsome, beautifully engraved medal bearing the owner's name and some mention of the achievement at Lincoln. This will serve as an endearing token of the good will of the community and bespeak our appreciation of the worth-while results of athletics in the school life.
It is hoped that the high school ideal thus set by the boys, of team work, hard play but always fair play, and thus concretely approved by unanimous voice of the town and community, shall continue as an abiding standard for all teams in succeeding years.
The school keenly appreciates the backing thus accorded the school by the community and wishes especially to thank the business men for their active part in bringing it to pass. It is hoped that the cordial realtionship thus established shall have been permanently established and may hereafter more than ever before be the customary, usual and unbroken relationship of town and school.


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History of the Lottery
A lottery live sgp is an activity in which people participate by purchasing tickets. These tickets contain a set of numbers which are then randomly chosen. The winner of the ticket receives a prize. Lotteries have a long history and have become popular all over the world. There are about 100 countries where lotteries are popular. Most of the time, they are organized by a local or state government. They are popular for raising money for various programs. Some of the most popular games are Powerball, Toto and Mega Millions.
A lottery was originally conceived as an amusement. In ancient Rome, the lottery was a game of chance during dinner parties. The Roman Emperor Augustus used the proceeds of the lottery to repair the city. Afterward, it was used as a means to finance major government projects during the Han Dynasty.
Later on, towns in Flanders and Burgundy tried to raise money for the defenses of their cities. It was also used as a means to raise funds for libraries and schools. At first, it was tolerated but soon the activities became illegal. This caused a battle between the church and the monarchy. Several colonies in the French and Indian War also used lotteries to raise funds for their troops.
During the 17th century, it was common to find lotteries in the Netherlands. Some of the earliest recorded lotteries were distributed by wealthy noblemen during Saturnalian revels. Although the word lottery is believed to have originated in the Middle Dutch, it is possible that the word came from the Middle French word "loterie".
King Francis I of France began a lottery in his kingdom in around 1505. He later allowed other cities in France to hold the lottery. His lottery, which was called Loterie Royale, was authorized by the edict of Chateaurenard. However, due to legal disputes, the lottery was eventually banned.
Eventually, the United States had over 200 lotteries between 1744 and 1776. Many colonial Americans were afraid to take part in the illegal activities and were not willing to pay for them.
Some of the lotteries were run by religious congregations. For example, the Academy Lottery in 1755 financed the University of Pennsylvania. Other lotteries were run by the Continental Congress, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Colonial Army. Besides the funds for the public education system, some of the lotteries were used to raise funds for colleges and local militias.
The popularity of the lottery increased in the 18th century, especially in Paris. The funds from the lottery helped to build fifteen churches in the city. In addition, it was used to raise money for the construction of the St. Sulpice cathedral. During the same period, the first public lottery was held in the Italian city-state of Modena.
A variety of countries have their own lotteries, including India, Japan, China, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, Iran, Turkey, and more. Today, lottery sales in the United States exceed $1 billion every year.
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What Kind of Casino Games Are Available at Online Casinos?
LIVE DRAW SGP are many different kinds of casino games. Some include skill and others are just chance. Some games are even lottery-like, such as bingo. Some casinos even offer free slots online. However, there is one category of casino game that is particularly popular: slot machines. They are popular because of their low running costs and the fact that they allow players to win a small amount of cash.
Some other types of casino games are table games, including poker. They involve players competing against the house, but they also provide the player with a good long-term advantage. Some of these games include blackjack, roulette, and baccarat.
Some casinos also offer a high roller bonus. Typically, you can receive a high roller bonus if you deposit a significant amount of money. For example, if you deposit $1000, the casino will give you $100 to play. In order to get that bonus, you will have to wager the money several times. The bonus is usually awarded on the first deposit you make, but may be tied to a particular game. The bonus is a form of compensation that casinos use to entice new players.
Another form of casino game is a random number game. These games are based on the selection of a random number, which is derived from a computer. These games can be played either online or in a land-based casino. The advantage of these games is the ability to predict how much the casino will profit from a given wager. The casinos do this by hiring people called gaming mathematicians and computer programmers to analyze and forecast the outcome of the games.
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A short story about a tree and a shed.
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1. Living and non-living
2. The tree said to the garden shed,
3. The tree said to the garden shed,"It is such a lovely day!
4. The tree said to the garden shed,"It is such a lovely day!It feels so good to be alive,
5. The tree said to the garden shed, "It is such a lovely day! It feels so good to be alive,That I could run and jump and play."
6. "Well, you cannot," said the shed to the tree.
7. "Well, you cannot," said the shed to the tree."You are stuck to the spot like me.
8. "Well, you cannot," said the shed to the tree."You are stuck to the spot like me.We are not living, we have been made,
9. "Well, you cannot," said the shed to the tree."You are stuck to the spot like me.We are not living, we have been made,Not like that cat, or that bird, or that bee."
10. "Speak for yourself," said the tree in reply.
11. "Speak for yourself," said the tree in reply."I grew from a little seed.
12. "Speak for yourself," said the tree in reply."I grew from a little seed.I use sunlight and air to make food in my leaves,
13. "Speak for yourself," said the tree in reply."I grew from a little seed.I use sunlight and air to make food in my leaves,And I drink water and breathe and feed."
14. "All plants are alive," said the tree.
15. "All plants are alive," said the tree."From us trees to the tiniest weeds.
16. "All plants are alive," said the tree."From us trees to the tiniest weeds.And every year we make more of ourselves,
17. "All plants are alive," said the tree."From us trees to the tiniest weeds.And every year we make more of ourselves,By growing young trees from our seeds."
18. "To make new sheds," said the shed.
19. "To make new sheds," said the shed. "I would not like to do.
20. "To make new sheds," said the shed. "I would not like to do.There would not be enough tools to keep in us all.
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Driving From Bryce Canyon To Arches NP In One Day
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Bryce Canyon Road Trip Southwest USA Utah
Last updated on August 4th, 2022
Take it slow on the drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches National and explore the scenic backcountry on a memorable road trip on two of Utah's exceptional scenic byways. In this one-day itinerary, we'll hit the road and see how to squeeze the most out of this long desert drive.
In the fall of 2022, I completed an intense five-week road trip in the American Southwest, which included driving over 6,000 miles across four states with a focus on visiting national parks. I spent over two weeks in Southern Utah and a full day driving from Bryce Canyon to Arches National Park. This travel guide is based on my experience and extensive research.
Highways 12 and 24 are two of Utah's scenic byways, turning the drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches NP into an experience on its own. These scenic roads travel through some of the Southwest's remotest and finest desert landscapes.
Enjoy a quick sample of this mammoth national monument, with its strange rock formations, detours on miles of dirt roads, and a hike to a fantastic desert oasis for drivers making good time.
Capitol Reef NP
Drive through the northern tip of Utah's second-largest national park. Stop at roadside viewpoints with "classic" Wild West vistas, see historic sites, and embark on short hikes to properly experience the desert landscape.
The drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches National Park is one of America's finest road trips, offering the chance to experience two of Utah's 28 scenic byways. Scenic byways are roads that not only connect point A with point B but are an experience on their own. They're a great way to get off the beaten track and combine driving with exploring exciting sites off the highway or further inland. In our case, the drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches takes us through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument extends over 1.9 million acres of sandstone canyons, plateaus, cliffs, and unique rock formations. The immense national monument derives its name from the Escalante River Canyons and a series of stunning colorful cliffs known as Grand Staircase. There are very few services or paved roads inside the park, but Highway 12 provides a quick taste and an excuse for an extended return visit to Southern Utah.
Capitol Reef National Park is the second largest of Utah's national parks but is the least visited member of the "Mighty Five". Nevertheless, several experienced travelers I met during my five-week road trip raved about Capitol Reef's beauty and off-the-tourist-radar vibe. The national park boasts stunning "classic" desert scenery, but to adequately cover its grounds, you need a few days and a bit of camping. Scenic Highway 24 slices through the northern tip of Capitol Reef, complemented by a few interesting sites that do not require many detours.
What's Included in this Itinerary?
Three sections make up this road trip guide from Bryce Canyon to Arches NP
Essential planning tips
Grand Staircase-Escalante via Highway 12
Capitol Reef NP via Highway 24
Additional Southern Utah Resources
Check out additional travel guides to Southern Utah, including travel guides and itineraries to Utah's "Mighty Five".
Bryce Canyon to Arches NP Road Trip Map
Click on the image below to see all places mentioned in this itinerary on Google Maps.
This section highlights key travel tips for planning the drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches National Park.
Moab Hotels
How Long is the Drive?
The drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches NP on scenic byways 12 and 24 takes about five hours, not including stops. The total distance is 265 miles (236 km).
There is a shorter option if you're pressed for time. Head to Highway 89 and merge with Interstate 70 for most of the journey. Then turn to Highway 191 towards Arches NP and Moab. This journey takes about 2.5 hours to drive the 245-mile distance (395 km).
How Many Days Do You Need?
One day: this itinerary focuses on completing the drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches National Park in a single day. If you leave Bryce Canyon in the morning, you'll make it to Moab (the gateway town to Arches NP) early in the evening and have time for brief stops along the scenic drive.
Two days: if you have an extra day, spend it at Capitol Reef NP. Tick another member of Utah's "Mighty Five" off the list, and explore the more impressive and manageable of the two parks.
Three days: spend the extra night at Grand Staircase-Escalante and see a slightly more significant chunk of this colossal park using dirt roads to reach a few top highlights. Alternatively, devote another night to Capitol Reef.
The secret sauce to this road trip is to leave Bryce Canyon at just the right time. The one-day plan is more feasible in the summer when the days are longer and it's likely more possible to combine the long drive with sightseeing.
Spend the night in Moab if you drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches NP in a single day. Moab is the gateway town to Arches NP and Canyonlands NP. You'll find here a healthy selection of motels in all price ranges and camping options. Prices are a bit high in Moab, but it's a very convenient base for exploring the area's national parks.
Here are all Moab accommodations that can be booked online via booking.com. For a more secluded stay outside Moab, check out the Red Cliffs Lodge.
If you're spending a night in Capitol Reef, the best option is in the popular Fruita Campground. However, if camping is not what you're after, the towns of Caineville and Torrey are the best options.
In Grand Staircase-Escalante, the small town of Escalante is the best option, with Boulder a close second. Additional options in nearby towns might also be available. For camping, Calf Creek is a sweet spot.
Mobile Reception & WiFi
Do not count on catching a signal beyond the major towns on this drive. Instead, I strongly advise downloading an offline Google Map of the area and plotting the points of interest you wish to visit before leaving Bryce Canyon. That way, you'll still be able to navigate from point to point even without reception. I also highly recommend purchasing All Trails Pro and downloading trail maps of the hikes on your wishlist so you can navigate offline.
Getting Local Information
If you have any questions, need some advice, or just want to be on the safe side, stop at one of the visitor centers along the drive. You might also be able to get information and maps of Grand Staircase and Capitol Reef at the Bryce Canyon Visitor Center.
In Grand Staircase-Escalante, information is available at the Escalante Interagency Visitor Center in Escalante, the Cannonville Visitor Center, and Wayne County Tourism in Torrey. In Capitol Reef, information is available at the Capitol Reef NP Visitor Center near Fruita.
(1) Get a copy of the Rough Guide to Southwest USA, which has just the right amount of information on the area's national parks and everything in between. (2) Check out these maps of Capitol Reef NP and download relevant ones to your phone.
Prepare for the Drive
Here are some basic tips for driving safely from Bryce Canyon to Arches.
Inspect your spare tire and parts (even on a rental car), and check your oil and other essential fluids.
Fill your gas tank when leaving Bryce Canyon.
Download offline navigation maps but also carry a physical map of the area.
Carry a USB car charger.
Stay on paved roads and only drive on dirt roads that suit your vehicle.
Familiarize yourself with what to do when your car overheats.
Carry a first aid kit and a flashlight.
Do your best to avoid driving at night in remote sections of the scenic byways.
If planning to spend extended time in Grand Staircase or Capitol Reef, pack emergency water and food just in case you'll get stranded for a few hours, and notify your hosts or park rangers if heading to very remote spots for the day.
The first leg of the scenic drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches stretches for 113 miles along Highway 12 to Torrey. This section highlights interesting roadside stops suitable if you're passing through and not spending the night in Grand Staircase.
Mossy Cave Trail
As you leave Bryce Canyon National Park in the direction of Tropic, hoodoos begin to give way to homesteads. Before entering Grand Staircase-Escalante, consider hiking the short Mossy Cave Trail. The canyon here gets a lot of water, thanks to an irrigation ditch constructed by Mormon settlers back in the day.
Powell Point Vista
This is the first of many scenic roadside stops. From this viewpoint, Powell Point and its strange rock formations are seen in the far distance.
Hole in the Rock Wayside
It's a long drive on a dirt road to reach one of the national monument's top highlights at Hole-in-the-Rock, not something that's plausible without spending the night in the area. So instead, stop at this scenic area to admire the Straight Cliffs as they extend 50 miles to the cliffs of the Colorado River.
Head of the Rocks Overlook
Feel as if you're standing "at the top" of the desert at Head of the Rocks Overlook. From this vantage point, you can see from Aquarius Plateau to Navajo Mountain. That's a lot of ground in a single frame. I especially enjoyed seeing the next stretch of Highway 12, somehow snaking its way around and atop this rugged terrain to continue the push from Bryce Canyon to Moab and Arches National Park.
Boynton Overlook
This scenic lookout is located high above a sharp bend in scenic Highway 12 just before meeting the Escalante River, hidden by thick canyon walls.
If you're having a good time, the hike to Lower Calf Creek Falls might be the highlight of your day. Calf Creek Falls is one of the most notable and unique features in Grand Staircase-Escalante. Park at the campground, and pick up a few park brochures and a trail map. The six-mile hike takes anywhere from 2-4 hours, depending on your speed. Parts of the trail are sandy and strenuous but just think about the reward of taking a dip in this desert oasis.
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Calf Creek Viewpoint
Shortly beyond the trailhead, a roadside stop offers a bird's eye view of the lush creek hidden from the monotonous outside world.
Anasazi State Park Museum
If you have the extra time or are curious about the region's Native American history, stop at the Anasazi State Park Museum in Boulder. The museum is a preserved ancient village that was one of the largest Anasazi communities in Utah.
If you're having a hard time leaving Grand Staircase-Escalante, consider overnighting in Boulder or camping in the area. Boulder is the starting point for the Burr Trail, one of Utah's premier backcountry roads. The 66-mile dirt road cuts through the heart of Capitol Reef NP and ends (or begins) in Lake Powell.
Homestead Overlook
The scenery takes a dramatic turn beyond Boulder, as scenic Highway 12 quickly gains elevation up to around 9,000 feet and the temperature plummets. At this elevation, the desert gives way to forests thick with aspen trees and cattle.
Homestead Overlook is one of the possible roadside scenic stops on this stretch. See how diverse the landscape is as you look to the horizon in the far distance.
Scenic Highway 12 terminates in Torrey, but it also marks the return of the "classic" desert landscape. Take a right turn at the junction with Highway 24 and enter Capitol Reef National Park.
Capitol Reef National Park Via Highway 24
Highway 24 takes us through the northern section of Capitol Reef National Park and eventually "merges back with civilization" at Interstate 70. Though just a short stretch of this scenic byway slices through the national park, there are many quick stops and longer detours to enjoy Southern Utah desert landscapes.
Twin Rocks
A quick stop that isn't by any means a must. As the name suggests, a pair of similar-looking mushroom-shaped rocks sit atop a mountain peak.
Another quick stop, this time at a more striking landmark. Erosion and winds have beautifully sculpted this mountain over the eons, leaving a lonely outcrop at its end that rises to the air like a chimney. Notice the sandstone cap at the top of the chimney. A short hiking trail can extend your visit, but most likely, you'll want to push ahead.
Panorama Point is a worthwhile stop, offering a pretty vista of the area and cars heading to or from Goosenecks Overlook.
To reach Goosenecks Overlook, take the dirt road from Panorama Point and pick up the short walking path to the overlook. From the viewing area, see how Sulphur Creek continues to shape the landscape. The rock layer that you see just above the creek is over 280 million years old.
The Fluted Wall
Keep your eyes peeled for this easy-to-miss roadside stop (also known as "The Castle"). The ripples of the Fluted Wall are beautiful and reveal countless layers of sediment stacked in chronological order.
Capitol Reef Visitor Center
In the "outskirts" of Fruita, stop at the Capitol Reef Visitor Center if you have any questions or contemplate an extended stay in the national park instead of rushing it to Moab.
Historic Fruita is Capitol Reef's most famous and scenic settlement. The village was founded by Mormon settlers in 1878, who used freshwater from the Fremont River to set up orchards (that's how Fruita got its name).
Fruita was abandoned in 1955 when the National Park Service took over, but the orchards and a few historic buildings still stand, most notably the old one-room Fruita schoolhouse. Slightly before the schoolhouse, exit the highway and explore the grounds of the Fruita Campground on foot. Stop at the Gifford Homestead to learn about the area's history and sample some pie.
The Fruita Scenic Drive
Before heading back to Highway 24, take this lovely (paved) detour that stretches for about eight miles parallel to multi-colored pinnacles. Even though there is no fee for entering Capitol Reef (this might change in the future), a steep $20 fee must be paid to drive the scenic road. Here's a good description of highlights along the drive.
Back on Highway 24 and shortly after the historic Fruita schoolhouse, pull over to see these striking Native American Petroglyphs. Pick up the wooden boardwalk from the parking area and walk along its smooth base. The petroglyphs are works by a mysterious tribe that lived in this area between 300-1300 CE. Some petroglyphs are a few meters above the cliff's base, making you wonder how exactly they got up there to paint with such precision?
Hickman Bridge Trail
Pick up the trail to Hickman Bridge a few minutes down the road beyond the petroglyphs. This short trail begins with a quick ascent and eventually leads to the 133-foot natural arch. The hike can be extended on a detour to Hickman Bridge Overlook and even further to Rim Overlook.
Grand Wash Trail
If you want to leave natural arches to Arches National Park, consider hiking the Grand Wash Trail further down the road. This easy trail can be combined with the Cassidy Arch Trail for a slightly longer adventure.
Behunin Cabin
This historical site lies near the park's boundary on Highway 24. The tiny cabin is the product of one of the early Mormon settlers and once housed 15 family members!
Caineville to Interstate 70
There aren't any must-see sites on the final stretch of the drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches National Park, but it is nonetheless memorable. After all, a scenic byway is a road that's so unique that it's an experience of its own. Beyond the national park boundary, Highway 24 passes through a few forgotten farming villages that make you wonder what residents do when they need some milk?
Beyond Hanksville, Highway 24 is straight as an arrow as far as the eye can see. The scenic byway eventually ends at Interstate 70, which continues the scenic theme of this road trip despite the re-emergence of eighteen-wheelers. Take I-70 beyond the Green River to US 191 and continue to Arches National. You'll likely overnight in Moab, with its neon signs, motels galore, and steakhouses.
It's been a long but memorable scenic drive from Bryce Canyon to Arches National Park. If you left Bryce Canyon early enough in the day, this itinerary is doable during the longer summer days. Be sure to check additional travel guides to Southern Utah, including travel guides and itineraries to Utah's "Mighty Five".
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Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL and author of the book "American Sniper" was killed, along with another man, Saturday at a gun range west of Fort Worth. (AP Photo/The Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Paul Moseley)
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Those who work closely with troubled war veterans acknowledge potential perils, though they say serious, even deadly incidents, are by far the exception, not the rule.
A flurry of news reports said Kyle, 38, and Chad Littlefield were killed at a shooting range near Glen Rose by a mentally disturbed veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Police arrested Eddie Ray Routh, 25, but did not offer a motive, the New York Times reported.
Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Laymon said he routinely tells volunteers who converge every summer on Canyon Lake for Operation Float a Soldier to be alert to wounded war veterans on the edge.
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Kyle, who held two Silver Stars, was credited with killing around 160 enemy troops. His book, "American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History," brought him fame and a generous speaking fee. He agreed to waive the fee recently for St. Mary's University's Center for Terrorism Law's 10th anniversary gala next month in San Antonio.
"That was very gracious of him because he gets $15,000 a pop for speeches," said retired Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey Addicott, the center's founder and director.
The story shocked many in the veterans' community, among them Laymon and Janis Roznowski, founder of Operation Comfort, a group that has helped troops recovering from their wounds at the San Antonio Military Medical Center.
Rosnowski, whose group provides financial support and a variety of sporting events that include a sled ice hockey team for amputees, said wounded GIs can face extreme stress.
Sometimes the specter of war haunts them. Other times, it's financial trouble as they leave the military.
"I know some of them talk about their night terrors, nightmares, they call them night terrors. And you know, I guess where I see them in the most stressful time is when they're going through financial difficulties, because they're trying to take care of their families," she said.
Kyle's account of the Iraq war includes a brutal first kill in 2003, when a woman, accompanied by a child, prepared to throw a grenade at 10 Marines on a foot patrol. Ordered to take a shot, he hesitated, but fired after the order was repeated.
"It was my duty to shoot, and I don't regret it," Kyle wrote in the opening chapter of his book. "The woman was already dead. I was just making sure she didn't take any Marines with her."
He described the woman as a "twisted soul" he killed with a clear conscience.
A Los Angeles psychiatrist, Dr. Mark Goulston, said troops wrestle with PTSD because there is no forgetting what they've seen.
"So my view and my experience is you get past this because you're well trained, a lot of people around you are going through the same thing, although you never share the horrors that you've perpetrated," he said.
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Addicott and Roznowski said the shootings shouldn't lead Americans to fear veterans as they reintegrate into civilian life.
"If you look at the shooter in Colorado, that guy was never in the military, he was just a nut. Look at the shooter up in Connecticut, he was a nut," Addicott said. "In my opinion in many of these cases the tendencies are already there and yet people want to blame something so they've got to find a scapegoat, and so it's combat."
"I have highest respect for them, I believe in them. I believe men have made it through many, many wars, and I just believe in them. I believe that they'll make it throughout all their difficult times," Roznowski said. "This is such an exception to the rule."
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Sig Christenson covers the military and been with the Express-News since 1997. He embedded with the 3rd Infantry Division during the 2003 Iraq invasion, and reported from Baghdad and Afghanistan seven times since. A University of Houston graduate, he covered the Branch Davidian siege, 2003 space shuttle breakup, 2009 Fort Hood shooting and its subsequent legal proceedings, as well as hurricanes, tropical storms and floods since 1986, including Rita, Katrina and Maria. He's won awards from Hearst Newspapers and the Associated Press, was named "Reporter of the Year" by his peers in 2004 and is a co-founder, former president and former board member of Military Reporters & Editors, established in 2002.
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A joint operation conducted by Serchhip Battalion of Assam Rifles and Customs Department on Thursday, led to recovery of eight foreign made assault rifles along the Indo Myanmar border, north of Friendship Bridge at Zokhawthar in Champhai District, Mizoram.
Acting on specific intelligence in concert with the Customs Department and other intelligence agencies, the Assam Rifles Battalion had established multiple check posts along the Indo-Myanmar Border to intercept the smugglers.
On being confronted approximately 500 meters from the border on the Indian side, the two suspects on a Kenbo motorcycle, tried to flee into Myanmar. In the ensuing chase, the suspects abandoned their motorcycle and gunny bag and crossed River Tyao which marks the international boundary and fled into Myanmar. Search of the gunny bag led to the recovery of two US origin 5.56mm M-16 rifles, two German origin 7.62mm G-3 rifles and four Myanmar origin 5.56mm MA3 assault rifle.
Assam Rifles the designated Border Guarding Force along the Indo-Myanmar Border along with other agencies are at the forefront in ensuring the sanctity of the open borders and thwarting designs of inimical interests and facilitate enhanced relations between the nations under Free Move Regime.


LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (N) Chief Mian Nawaz Sharif has revealed that the Kargil operation was planned and executed by the army under the then COAS General Parvez Musharraf's leadership without his knowledge.
Addressing PML (N) General Council meeting at Raiwind on Saturday, Nawaz Sharif said Musharraf launched the Kargil operation soon after the visit of former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to Lahore.
Nawaz said he established contact with the then United States President Bill Clinton when Indian PM Vajpayee informed him of the Kargil operation. He said despite his busy schedule, Clinton met wit me (Nawaz). Nawaz said he claimed the blame of Kargil war to save army's image.
PML (N) chief said he was fortunate to have loyal workers in the party. On lawyers' movement, Nawaz said success of this movement would ensure prosperity and security of Pakistan.


Anyway to the game. I expected that they would put the game in and quickly go through all the cool parts and then shove me out the side entrance… How wrong I was.
When I arrived there I was shown into the gaming room and given a Xbox 360 controller. The disc was put in and all that I was told was to watch the intro, do the training and go for it..
So there I sat all by my lonesome with complete Carte Blanche to play the game.
This game is about fun, it doesn't take itself to seriously and the humour is dark and rough. Some people have complained about it being immature but again I thought it fitted in with the game perfectly. Being able to smack each other around is just entertaining, if not utterly pointless.
The graphics are good but you can see that it isn't completely polished yet, I have never been overly fussed about the graphics though. It looks cool and that is good enough for me.
I started in the training module where it guides you nicely through the meaning of Aggro and how to use it to your advantage. It really does work well and is a fantastic idea. Basically you send your sidekick into the open to get blown apart and while they are all aiming at him you can sneak around and take the enemy out from behind. However if you start shooting to early the attention very quickly becomes focused on you. Which is not a good thing.
The co-op snipe thing is still a mystery to me though, never quite got the hang of that. Basically it goes into a zoom mode where both of you are sniping at the same time… I am sure there is a point to this but I didn't get it.
The Tampon stuffing…. You have all heard that you heal your team mates by stuffing tampons into them. This does exist and it's more a mini-game where you need to push the right buttons at the right time. Honestly unless they do something else here I would prefer it if they removed this, it breaks the rhythm of the game.
You are dropped into Mogadishu to go and kill some arb warlord, someone else was meant to be doing it but he just orders you around instead. I had it on the easiest level to try and get as much of the game completed in the short time I had so the enemy AI was not great. It wasn't bad though. I had enemies flanking me and hiding behind cars and pillars.
Pushing Y near cover will get your guy to slide (theatrically) into cover, which is awesome to do just to watch the animations.
I managed to play until the end of the first level where you had to kill the Warlord (with his Golden AK-47) and I have to say that it was a great experience.
This game looks awesome, a welcome change to the typical T/FPS games out there while still keeping the solid T/FPS game play. I have to agree with EA and say that the game is not finished, hopefully the small issues like graphics and sometimes the lack of reaction to button pushes will be resolved in time.
Having said that if this game was released now I would drop R500 on it. Easily better than the majority of shooters which are released. It's hard to compare though since it is so different… Would I give up my copy of Call of Duty 4 for it? No…. But I will happily give you Medal of Honor: Airborne AND Call of Juarez plus pay in some extra cash….
Oh and a quick thanks to Chris and Ralph from EA Games for giving me this opportunity… It is much appreciated….


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The shoulders begin at the lap as 3 inch standard belts, attach to the lightweight E-Z aluminum adjusters and reduce to the 2 inch webbing to accommodate most helmet restraint devices. All adjusters feature Speed Pull Tabs for easy tension release.
This set comes with Midnight Black, bolt-in hardware that is laced in and can be removed for wrap around application. Lap adjusters are made with Anti-Slip Springs for added security.


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Very comfortable! Could be a little less likely to scratch though!
The quality is just as advertised. If you want a high quality sunglasses, then you should buy Wiley X.


Earth-based engineers brought the lander into close proximity of the Moon. They had planned to use its engines to "back peddle", slowing down the spacecraft until it came to a total standstill just a few meters above the surface. Once it had reached a stable position 5 meters (16.5 feet) above, crews would have shut off the engines completely, allowing the lander to freefall to the ground using the Moon's gravity. Once landed, Beresheet was to take pictures of the surface of the Moon and measure its mysterious magnetic field. Within two days, it was expected to have burned up under the 130°C (266°F) daytime temperatures, but not before staking Israel's flag and depositing a time capsule filled with digitalized documents, the Torah, and other items.


An earlier removable hard disk drive from Iomega. Introduced in late 1995, Iomega startled the industry with its breakthrough price of USD $99 for a 1GB removable disk cartridge. Jaz was fairly popular in its niche, and 2GB drives were introduced in 1997. In 2003, Iomega stopped production of new drives, which were superseded by the REV drive. See REV disk and magnetic disk.
Iomega introduced its 1GB cartridge at 10 cents per megabyte in late 1995, which was a breakthrough price for that year.


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Mario Balotelli, transfers, keepers and tactics: Your Sheffield United questions answered
Sheffield United's lunchtime Q&A ahead of this weekend's match away at West Brom
From left, Mario Balotelli, Lys Mousset and David McGoldrick, and David Brooks
Good afternoon and welcome to today's lunchtime Q&A on all things Sheffield United.
The Blades are next in action on Saturday evening away at West Brom in a game they cannot afford to lose and many would argue have to win.
Sunday's defeat to West Ham left United deep in relegation trouble at the foot of the table with just one point from their opening nine matches.
It was another frustrating encounter, with the match very similar to other defeats this season and a case of what might have been, with missed chances proving costly and a moment of quality from Sebastien Haller proving the difference.
Blades fans have submitted their questions that they want answering again this week.
And the topics have focused around transfers and spending.
Here is this week's Sheffield United Q&A.
Why has Wilder not been changing tactics and also why is he not spending more money on players to keep us in Premier League? - Ben Gregory
"There is a clear issue with the left-hand side, but I don't think changing tactics is the answer.
"They are short in a few areas, such as the intensity off the ball and the quality in their play is short of what it was last season, but that comes back with a few wins under their belts.
"The games at the minute are being decided on big moments that United are on the wrong side of. If there was an issue tactically I think United get rolled over a lot easier than they are doing. Six of the eight defeats have been by one goal.
"They are not far off but having had a system that has been almost faultless for four years, you don't rip that up after a few defeats for the first time, you try and work round the issue of the left-hand side.
Jack O'Connell's absence has been keenly felt by the Blades (Image: Visionhaus)
"Also, there has been three international breaks already this season and we're only nine games into the campaign. On three occasions eight or nine first XI players have been away for two weeks at a time. You can't change tactics at this level against world-class players and have only five days at Shirecliffe against each other to practise it.
"They don't have the players for a back four. The only centre halves they have are John Egan, Phil Jagielka and Ethan Ampadu. That would mean no place for Chris Basham, who is not a centre half in a four. Bash is one of the players you cannot drop right now, Ampadu is untried in that position at this level and Jagielka cannot give you 90 minutes every week.
"It's not the message Chris Wilder should send out. It says he doesn't trust his system, his beliefs and his players. I don't think the system is broken, they should have been six or seven points better off but quality is hurting them.
"As regards to spending. I am sure Chris would love more money to spend on players and would gladly sign more, but sadly, the money isn't there to spend. He's not sat on a load of money and choosing not to spend it.
"He spent his budget on Aaron Ramsdale and the two Derby boys, costing a combined total of just over £20m and the board found more money to support him with Brewster, so it shows how little money United have right now. It's what comes with being a fairly new team in the Premier League."
I think his signings, given the money at his disposal, have been phenomenal. Can we resign David Brooks for young Brewster and McBurnie to feed off? - Mike Cruise
"Chris would love David Brooks back at the club, he's made no secret of that and is exactly the type of player United are missing right now.
"However, his price tag is around the £30m-£40m mark and with that comes the wages of a player being signed for that amount. An example is that Haller, West Ham's match winner on Saturday, was signed for £45m and is on £121,000-a-week.
"Ollie Watkins, who United tried to sign in the summer, was sold for £33m and is on £75,000-a-week at Villa. That's an example of what players in the £30m-£40m bracket earn at this level and United's wage bill is £20-30k-a-week, with the odd earner on a touch more than that."
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Why has Chris Wilder signed so many goalkeepers who are all on the wage bill and are not playing? - Richard Stead
"You need to have a goalkeeping department. It's the one area you can't be short on numbers in. You also have to have numbers in that area to drive competition.
"Most clubs in the Premier League will carry three of four goalkeepers. United have had one of the best keepers in England in the last couple of seasons in Henderson, so he was never going to need replacing.
"And Aaron Ramsdale is regarded as the best young English keeper. The three behind him are to provide cover, back-up and competition.
"I think Chris would happily let Simon Moore move on in January if a bid came in for him but having three or four keepers is standard."
Is he going to give Mousset a decent run with either Burke or Brewster partnering him. Why won't he play McGoldrick in the middle with Fleck and Lundstrum or Bashan. The latter two could be holding midfielders giving Fleck and McGoldrick licence to push forward and support the front two? - Stephen Ward
"Mousset is likely to feature on the teamsheet on Saturday. He will be given a run in the team, but he has to prove his fitness and has been injured since the summer. I would expect him to be a way off starting a match at this level but if he can get back to the form and sharpness that he showed in the first part of the season, I would expect him to feature a lot.
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"McGoldrick often drops in to the midfield behind a front two when chasing a game, like on Sunday. A tactic used to good effect in the Championship. But to start with that line-up could leave United a little too open against this calibre of opposition. In the Championship you can dominate possession more but you don't dominate a game at this level.
"Moving Basham would weaken the defence and cause too much disruption."
Chris Wilder should be assured that he still has the full support of those fans who appreciate the financial position the club are in. Don't forget that under Dave Bassett the team usually didn't start getting results until Christmas - Stuart Wallace
"I think Chris knows the fans who are able to see the bigger picture are behind him. The club has come a long way in a short space of time and the reality of the Premier League is catching up with them from a financial and quality point of view.
"This is no surprise to Chris. He warned well in to pre-season that this was going to be a difficult campaign. You can't evolve a team that was in League One and the Championship with just three transfer windows.
"This was always going to be tough.
"Everyone has to stay calm, back the players and manager and if they survive, brilliant. If they go down, there's every reason to suggest, unlike in previous seasons, that they will be well placed to come back up again and do a Burnley.
What about bringing in Mario Balotelli? He might be a risk but if Chris Wilder can get the best out of him he's as good as any of the strikers in the Premier League. He could invite him to train with the club for the next month and if he's good enough get him for nothing in January - Tony Gregg
"I don't see Balotelli as fitting Chris Wilder's transfer blueprint and that type of attitude in the changing room is not what they need in a relegation dog fight.
"He will be a liability and as his current CV shows, he's no longer good enough at this level anyway."
*If you want to get involved in next week's Q&A, you can leave a question on the form above.


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A Touch of Tuscany
Tom Nesbitt
Emanating from the hundreds of surrounding brown and red brick homes in Chicago's well-known Lincoln Park is the Parrillo residence. Searching for a solution for what would soon become a monumental innovation in a well-known neighborhood, Storefitters Inc. called in the Italian paint specialists Atova International Inc. with hopes in finding an aesthetically efficient answer.
Lime paint, traditionally a masonry coating, exhibits strength and durability similar to stone and marble, an appealing characteristic many painters, builders and architects are now tuning into.
"We're finding more specifications for mineral-based paints because of their strengthening power, mold and mildew resistance, micro-crystallization and permeability," says Antonio Pinto, of Atova. "Add the flexibility of faux to this equation and we now have a material that is suitable for the exterior and for today's faux finisher."
Specifications that demand characteristics not found in some of today's standard coatings have lead many in the direction of mineral-based paints. Coatings, such as lime- and silicate-based paints, plasters and stucco, contain natural, inorganic substances, such as calcium oxide and calcium silicate. Primary minerals found in marble and Portland cement, these inorganic substances are solutions that lend significant strengths and flexibility for today's finisher.
Modern finishers are more equipped with insight and product knowledge that open the doors to opportunities that go beyond standard painted walls. Those exhibiting an understanding of modern faux finishing and texture can provide their clients with more selection and fend off competition. Today's finishers are tuning into products and systems that produce aesthetic results on their own. Some of these products are new, some old, and some are revisions of ancient technology.
"For one, we've applied a product traditionally used in warmer climates than the Midwest and two, we've applied it directly over brick without primers," says Pinto.
The main objective was to give the building's surface a sense of depth and age by creating a non-uniform surface. Typical of what might be seen when traveling to the south of France or visiting the famous villas in Tuscany.
A four-story home located in Lincoln Park, this corner lot is now the focal point of the entire neighborhood. Passersby and neighbors continually gather to entertain such a warm and welcoming visual presence, all done with a two-coat application of Atova's lime paint. Extremely opaque, lime paint can be diluted and applied many different ways. Debating over a Viscayan yellow and a steel blue-grey, the blue-grey seemed more practical.
In 10 days, Atova had several apprentices working to secure hanging scaffoldings; taping the hundreds of fresh lime-stone architectural details; finishers and master finishers aggressively applying a primary filler coat of lightly diluted lime paint to fill in the grout lines and create a foundation for the final coat; and a final coat applied by large specialty mineral paint brushes.
The technique was rather straightforward. The crew covered the surface thoroughly and evenly and then let the lime paint work itself in. As the lime paint oxidized and consolidated with the layers beneath it and the substrate, it absorbed at different rates and dried at much different rates, locking in pigmentation and combining with layers, which permanently displays a nuance of shades and overlapping markings.
"What's even more surprising to our clients are the long-term benefits mineral paints possess," says Pinto. "The benefits include anti-molding and mildew protection, superior fire and smoke protection, advanced permeability and UV resistance. Mineral products truly protect surfaces by allowing moisture and steam to escape from the interior and blocking it from entering. This in turn, protects the insulation and framing, interior climate control, and promotes the excavation of atmospheric acids, salts, and sulfur rather than allowing for them to be trapped between the substrate and coatings."
Mineral products typically do not create a film over masonry surfaces. Instead, they work their way into the pores and crystallize. As they then consolidate, they re-open new channels for the surface to breath. Products such as lime paint, Marmorino and silicate stucco are essentially molten stone, suspended in water and preserved in sealed containers. Once they are applied and cured, they naturally fossilize with other inorganic surfaces, such as cement, stone and clay. The principal elements found in mineral-based products are oxide pigments and calcium, similarly used by ancient civilizations who created the frescos we know today. These same products have withstood the test of time and mustn't be ignored by today's modern finishers.
If you read this article, please circle number 171.
Tom Nesbitt is owner of Storefitters Inc.
Francesco Vittorio contributed to this article.


If you have recently purchased a timeshare and believe that you were misled or that the contract you signed has no legal standing, it is important that you contact a specialist timeshare lawyer as soon as possible. If you don't, there is a good chance you will continue to pay for a timeshare that should never have been sold to you in the first place.
Timeshare contracts are notoriously meandering and complex. In recent years, there are aspects of traditional timeshare agreements which have been made illegal. Clauses such as 'points' and 'perpetual contracts' are in many cases, since 1998, against the law. A good timeshare lawyer will be able to analyse your contract and identify any areas which might be considered illegal – things you might never have caught on your own.
Once a misleading or unlawful clause in your contract has been identified, you need to start the compensation process as soon as possible. This process can be very complicated, and the timeshare companies are likely to throw all sorts of obstacles in your way. A timeshare lawyer will be able to guide you through the process and ensure that any underhand traps don't trip you up.
There is a difference between compensation and nullification. With compensation, the timeshare company is being ordered to give you money in way of recognition and apology for behaving poorly. To nullify a contract is to delete it, wipe it away forever. For this to happen, the timeshare company will have had to act outside of the law before, during or after the signing of the contract. Again, identifying and fighting against these unlawful acts is tough; the timeshare companies simply don't want you doing it. A good timeshare lawyer will be able to represent your interests and fight your corner, ensuring that the timeshare companies don't pressure you give up or bend.
The process claiming compensation or nullifying an illegal timeshare contract can be a long and arduous one. The companies you are fighting against rarely give up easily. In reality, they are hoping that you never build up the courage to challenge them at all. Similarly, if you go up against them without strong knowledge of the industry and the law, you are likely to fall victim to the many defensive tactics they employ. A timeshare lawyer with good knowledge of contract law will be able to speed the process up by avoiding all of the obstacles that the timeshare companies will try and hit you with.
It's important to tackle a timeshare issue head on, and as quickly as possible. If you don't, it can soon start damaging your welfare and enjoyment of life. There is also a chance that it will go beyond affecting you and start affecting your family too. Some (unlawful) contracts state that once the person who signs the contract dies, the timeshare and its payments get passed down to their relatives. There is nothing more important than the peace of mind that your family will be safe and happy long after you are gone. A good timeshare lawyer will ensure that any such contracts are destroyed; guaranteeing that none of the trouble will be inherited by your family.
If you think your timeshare might have been misrepresented or unlawfully sold to you, get in touch with the team at Timeshare.Lawyer. They can help you identify the relevant aspects of your contract and then guide you through the compensation and nullification processes.


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package qora.crypto;

import java.util.Arrays;

import utils.Pair;

public class Ed25519 {

	private native static byte[] createKeyPairN(byte[] seed);
	private native static byte[] signN(byte[] privateKey, byte[] publicKey, byte[] message, int messageLength);
	private native static int verifyN(byte[] signature, byte[] message, int messageLength, byte[] publicKey);

	public static boolean load()
	{
		try
		{
			String arch = System.getProperty("os.arch").toLowerCase();
			String os = System.getProperty("os.name").toLowerCase();

			//WINDOWS
			if(os.contains("windows"))
			{
				//32BIT
				if(arch.contains("x86") || arch.contains("i386"))
				{
					System.loadLibrary("Qora25519.windows.x86");
				}
				//64BIT
				else
				{
					System.loadLibrary("Qora25519.windows.x64");
				}
			}

			//LINUX
			if(os.contains("linux"))
			{
				//32BIT
				if(arch.contains("x86") || arch.contains("i386"))
				{
					System.loadLibrary("Qora25519.linux.x86");
				}
				//64BIT
				else
				{
					System.loadLibrary("Qora25519.linux.x64");
				}
			}

			//OSX
			if(os.contains("mac"))
			{
				System.loadLibrary("Qora25519.mac");
			}
		}
		catch(Exception e)
		{
			return false;
		}

		return true;
	}

	public static Pair<byte[], byte[]> createKeyPair(byte[] seed)
	{
		byte[] rawPair = createKeyPairN(seed);

		byte[] privateKey = Arrays.copyOfRange(rawPair, 0, 64);
		byte[] publicKey = Arrays.copyOfRange(rawPair, 64, 96);

		return new Pair<byte[], byte[]>(privateKey, publicKey);
	}

	public static byte[] sign(Pair<byte[],byte[]> keyPair, byte[] message)
	{
		return signN(keyPair.getA(), keyPair.getB(), message, message.length);
	}

	public static boolean verify(byte[] signature, byte[] message, byte[] publicKey)
	{
		int valid = verifyN(signature, message, message.length, publicKey);
		return valid == 1;
	}
}


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