Recollections of "Tucson Operations"
The millimeter-wave radio telescope of the National Radio Astronomy - servatory(theNRAO)wasoneofthemostsuccessfultelescopeseverbuiltin the United States. Planned in 1962 and constructed on Kitt Peak, Arizona, this 36-ft parabolic antenna was not completed until 1967 because of the technical challenges associated with its noveldesign. Its early years produced few astronomically signi?cant results. These observations consisted of continuum observations primarily at ?3mm but also at ?1.2mm. The problem was the low sensitivity of millimeter-wave radio receivers availableatthe time. What could be detected was just not interesting. In contrast, its later years were spectacularly productive. Starting in the 1970s,astronomersbegandetectingemissionlinesfrominterstellarmolecules inthese same wavelengthbands. Unlikethe earlier continuum observations, theseresultswerecompletelynew, creatinganewwaytoexplorethechar- teristicsofcosmicobjects. Intime, theyrevolutionizedourunderstandingof the nature of interstellar gas, chemistry at extremely low temperatures, and how stars form and galaxies evolve. The observations even provided a way to study the structure of the molecules themselves. For several years, the 36-ft telescope was in more demand than any other telescope in the United States, optical or radio. Apartfromastronomy,thedemandsofmillimeter-waveastronomyth- selves stimulated developments in electronics and in computer software. These advances increased the sensitivity of the millimeter-wave telescope which, in turn, created new pressures for continued technical improvements and resulted in more astronomicaldiscoveries. This symbiotic or, perhaps, “symtechnic” cycle is a hallmark of cutting-edge telescopes and continues today.
No books have been published yet on this subjectRather unique monograph presenting one of the key stories in the history of mm-wave observations in the USA (and therefore pretty much in the world)Comes at the right momentThe mm-wave part of the spectrum is about the last window that remains to be opened for ground-based astronomy (gravitational waves being the other part)Currently, two major new telescopes (GTM and ALMA) are being built to operate in the mm-wave bandThey can be seen as a direct spin-off of the Tucson OperationsALMA (see www.alma.nrao.edu/info) is the most internationally and heavily sponsored project (at least 500 million dollar) and will become operational in 2007With these new tools arriving within a few years, the astronomical community is funding an increasing amount of projects in mm-wave astronomy


If you look closely at this large black bear photographed by Gregory Smith in Mountain Top, you’ll notice it’s fur is wet and muddy.
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If you have two pet rabbits that are usually housed outdoors all the time, you need to take certain measures to ensure they remain safe and out of harm’s way. Rabbits need space, protection, and hygiene – this becomes more essential when you have two rabbits. They need to have the right living conditions, as well as access to lots of water and food.So what is the best rabbit hutch for two rabbits? Below is a list of four rabbit hutches that are large enough to fit your rabbits. Spacious rabbit hutches many with dual openings and proper ventilation options. As rabbits are gregarious animals, it’s always crucial to make sure they don’t feel alone. This is all the more important for outdoor rabbits, as the amount of time spent outdoors means having a bit of company is great. Vets also advocate having rabbits in partnered pairs so they have warmth and company. With that said, let’s take a look at the best rabbit hutch for two rabbits and identify what makes them work.
PawHut Outdoor Triangular Wooden Bunny Rabbit Hutch
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If you have two rabbits then you should definitely consider the Pawhut Outdoor Triangle Rabbit Hutch as it is a standout in its category. Whether you have pet rabbits or other little pets, this hutch is the perfect option for outdoor safety.
This cage is a wonderful pet residence for small animals who need a roomy environment and secure living, and it’s also easy to set up.
One feature distinguishing this hutch from all the others is the triangular layout. Due to its lightweight nature, the triangular form makes it simple to carry although it is robust and strong. Thanks to the screened walls and ventilation your rabbits will get plenty of clean air. Many small animals enjoy being outside but they also need to feel safe.
Not only does this hutch survive poor weather, but setting up and moving anywhere you like is also quite easy. This rabbit cage has two doorways to open for quick hutch cleaning. One door is at the wired mesh region, and the other at the living space of the cage.
Trixie Rabbit Hutch with Outdoor Run
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This Trixie Rabbit Hutch model with its outside run is the perfect house for two rabbits. It is also ans ideal choice for other small pets because many small species like hamsters will have the same attributes.
One great feature incorporated in this hutch is the fact that it has a two-story structure that offers a sufficient amount of playroom for the pets. If your rabbit is bored of playing downstairs she would be able to return for a nap to the top floor.
The design has a sliding door as well as a hatch which gives the owner the ability to limit as much space as required. with the anti-slip ramp cover, the animal has the luxury of playing indoors as well as outdoors whenever she needs to experience the sunlight.
If you’re looking for a tidy-friendly hutch, this one is for you. Keeping basic maintenance in mind, this Trixie hutch has a metal tray which slides out conveniently for routine cleaning purposes.
You can see why this product is the highly-rated, as it is simple and easy to maintain. It is effectively durable construction and comfort on two floors.
Advantek Stilt House Rabbit Hutch
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If architects designed rabbit hutches, then it will probably look like the Advantek Rabbit Hutch. It has a gorgeous white and auburn style, loved by plenty of rabbit owners looking for a hutch.
The stilted hutch looks more like a small home, whilst the lower hutch is lined with wired mesh and fixed to a ramp that the rabbit will walk on. Whether you are thinking of putting this in or out of your house, it would definitely fit in perfectly.
Both your rabbits probably dream about enjoying some fresh air while feeling safe and a spot to relax after a long day of playing. The Advantek Rabbit Hutch provides them that. .Your main concern as the pet owner will be to ensure the safety of your rabbits.
Everything the Advantek rabbit hutch is good at.
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If you’re looking to give your furry buddies the ultimate hutch, this Advantek hutch is the ideal match.
Pawhut Deluxe Large Wooden Bunny Rabbit Hutch
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Rabbits, guinea pigs, and even chickens living in the backyard do not stay in disarray. Not only is this high-quality outdoor rabbit hutch awesome, but the price is also great too.
This Pawhut Deluxe Large Rabbit Habitat is all you need to secure your little pets, thus improving your yard’s landscaping. Outdoor structures that are functional and easy on the eyes are difficult to locate with your small animals.
If this is your problem, look no further. This hutch sits flat on the ground instead of a wire flooring, to have natural grass beneath. If you’re getting rabbits, chickens or other small animals, and need a home for them with the ideal price tag, then this is the perfect house.
Rabbit Hutch Buying Guide
There are a number of ways to provide your indoor and outdoor bunnies with a cosy hutch, but finding out what to look for or what to consider before buying one is essential. Remember, the right choice will go a long way toward ensuring your furry friend is happy and healthy.
What is a rabbit hutch: For those who don’t know, a rabbit hutch is a housing unit explicitly made for pets like rabbits. Unlike average cages, rabbit hutches include different areas for eating, sleeping, and socialising. These housing units keep our beloved pets warm and protected from predators. Think of rabbit hutches as a mansion for bunnies!
Rabbit hutches, also known as rabbit pens, come in a wide range of sizes and features. The larger the pen, the more pricey it is. To help in your search for the best rabbit hutch, we are listing down helpful tips and guide to buying rabbit hutch:
1. Type of hatches
Whether you put your hutch indoors or outdoors will influence the type of hutch, you will want to buy. An indoor hutch is a hutch made especially for different kinds of indoor rabbits like the dwarf rabbits. This hutch is more compact compared to an outdoor hutch, so it takes less space and is more portable.
The outdoor hutch is the most common style of all hutches; outdoor hutches can stand the various harsh weather conditions.
It boasts of a run area for rabbits to play, stretch, and also serve as a sleeping area. It’s bigger than an indoor hutch, giving the animals more room to grow and keep your bunnies safe.
2. Style of rabbit hatches
There are three significant styles of rabbit hatches all depending the number of rabbits you want to house
You can get a single hutch, which is a single-level hutch fitted with two compartments. The compartments comprise of a dark, covered sleeping section and another made of open-wire for eating or stretching, ideal for housing one rabbit per time.
Or the double hutch, which includes a two-tiered rabbit compartment that can be used for two to four rabbits. The hutch also comes with internal ladders to allow the rabbits to travel through the double levels.
The Triple Hutch is the highest standard for a rabbit hutch; the triple hutch includes the 3-tiered hutches constructed for three or more rabbits. The hutch features a vast expanse of space for the rabbits to play, sleep, stretch and socialise.
3. Rabbit Hutch size
It needs to have a lot of space to allow your rabbits to make few hops, quick turns, stretch in all directions, and play around standing up on their hind leg without brushing their ears against the roof.
We should also ensure it meets the required rabbit hatch sizes, not considering the space taken by other accessories, including litter trays, rabbit feeders, waterers, and so on.
The weight size and the number of bunnies you have will also determine the size of the hutch you will get since small rabbits will require smaller hutches when compared to medium, large, or giant ones.
Most rabbit owners chose to house their rabbits in ways where they are safe from threats such as extreme weather, pests and plagues.
A rabbit hutch for two rabbits also helps ensure that your rabbits do not become lonely when you’re not there to do it.
If you do have any other pet animals, then try making sure they are not able to scratch or bite your pet rabbits. A good hutch will go a long way to avoiding this from happening.

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Good roster that can go 7 games with any team in the NBA. Top 5 coach. 2nd least favorite team (Nuggets first). Fab Melo and Jared Sullinger have the ability to provide future production. Very respectable orginization that prides itself from it's history. Yes you have a hole fans, so do we (it's just a part of American sports culture).
Hopefully we can have another finals meetup soon again to continue the best rivalry in NBA history.
You've made me sad. Nuggets are my second favorite team...
It was meant to be... I love the Nuggets as well.
I've never heard of anyone hating the nuggets, I thought likability was our thing.
I know right?! They're like the ultimate team in playing team ball
Well....this is awkward.
Lebron plays team ball too.
Hopefully we can have another finals meetup soon again to continue the best rivalry in sports history
As a Laker fan, I would be sooo happy if Kobe won his 6th playing against Boston.
Idk, Red Sox / Yankees is a pretty intense rivalry..but yeah Celtics / Lakers is definitely up there.
We're talking about sports here.
Why do you hate the Nuggets?
The announcers that call the local games for them are garbage and the very competitive playoff series in 09 and 2012. Little love for the nuggets.
Tommy Heinsohn is the shit. If I were a Celtics fan, I'd turn on the game, mute it, and turn on Heinsohn. It is one thing to have a home color man, but Heinsohn is a step above. He IS ridiculous.
I love him, He truly doesnt give a shit what he says.
I respect the shit out of Heinsohn, but I have the hardest time in the world watching home games on CSN with him. There's nothing the Celtics can do wrong in his eyes. It's like listening to the Celtics #1 fan commentate a game.
Thats exactly what my grandpa does.
Rondo is the best passer in the league
Avery Bradley is a great emerging shooting guard but doesn't replace Ray Allen
Paul Pierce is a great scorer who is scary when he gets rolling
Brandon Bass surprised me this season and is a good starting PF
Kevin Garnett, despite being 36, has a lot of heart and is one of the best post defenders in the NBA
Solid bench with Green, Lee, Terry, etc.
They're a top-4 team in the East. Great coach.
I see where you're coming from, though. I was talking with a Celtics fan the other day, and he predicted the following about next year: Rondo will be MVP; Avery Bradley will win DPOY; Celtics will win the championship; Ray Allen is a horrible shooter; LeBron isn't the best perimeter defender in the league (I can live with that); LeBron didn't deserve MVP this year
I just got up and left
Yeah, that fan was obviously a bit too much of a homer. Average C's fan here: Rondo- Possibility to win MVP if he develops a consistent jumper and tries in games that don't matter. (need to pad that stat sheet) Ray Allen- Great shooter, but in all fairness that's about it these days. We won't be hurt by his loss, (added Terry and Lee) but the Heat got exactly what they needed. It was a win-win. LeBron James- I hate him but he's hands down the best player in the league. If he wins the MVP every year it will be well deserved. Avery Bradley- Ability to become one of the best defenders in the league some day, won't be DPOY this year. As for the championship, I expect to see the Celtics and Heat in the ECF and it'll be a toss up from there.
I think the Celtics are a very respectable team with a great history. Disregard butthurt Lakers fans in this thread.
there seems to be a mutual appreciation between Bulls and C's fans. I love watching the Bulls kick ass.
Best franchise and team ever, totally unbiased.
helps that some of your best and possibly most game changing prospects (see: Reggie Lewis and Len Bias) didn't die tragically, and then ownership fell into poor hands, added to a fucking awful GM (Wallace, who loved the idea of bad trades see: Pau for Marc or just letting Billups go) and a terrible NBA coach (Pitino, decent college coach though), its hard to sustain anything really.
EDIT: Ya, I'm biased
C's have more rings so I vote Boston.
There is one goal in the NBA, every coach and player wakes up everyday and knows the same truth - that only one thing truly matters and every season the Lakers don't win it is a disappointment for them. It doesn't matter if the C's miss the playoffs more often than the Lakers or what superstars played for which team. Only one number matters.
And yes, 10 finals appearances is a significant stat. But I bet every single Laker fan would trade all 10 of those appearances for 1 (or 2) more titles.
well about the suns/bobcats - the suns have been around far longer. Regardless, yes you are correct that there are metrics beyond a title, but this conversation about a "greatest" franchise is simple. There is a way to measure greatness in basketball. Not good, or better or amazing or you made it to the conference championship for the first time but lost so it was a good season.
For some franchises that would be a good season, but do you think Kobe thinks that after a season ends without a title? Or Lebron? Greatness is to stand undefeated at the end of the season, not to submit to anyone else.
If the Lakers win another title then use the other metrics for a tiebreaker. Not before.
I find it necessary to account for the small size of the league during many of the Celtics' championships. You see, the league was very small in the '50s and '60s, and the Celtics were very good, leading to a disparity in success between the Celtics and the rest of the league. More teams leads to more parity, and makes it harder for a talented team to dominate. The Celtics have 9 titles in years with fewer than ten teams, while the Lakers have only one.
I have accounted for this by coming up with a groundbreaking new metric I call Adjusted Title Differential Equivalency. Ignore the words in the name; they don't really mean anything. Essentially, I have accounted for the increased competitiveness of the league by adjusting the value of each championship according to the size of the league. I won't explain the algorithm here (unless you have an advanced degree in statistics, it would be very difficult to explain), but I assure you of its legitimacy.
The results are conclusive. The Lakers have an ATDE of 17.684, while the Celtics have an ATDE of 12.474. That is a disparity of 5.21 Adjusted Titles, which is equivalent to approximately 3.3 titles in the modern NBA. Clearly, this is enough to distinctly place the Lakers well above the Celtics in the annals of history.*
*It's worth noting that the entirety of this post is tongue-in-cheek.
Haha well I appreciate your dedication to this subject, but I present a counter argument.
This year was a lockout-shortened season, and early on Bill Simmons (or some writer) presented the idea that this years championship should have an asterisk next to it in the record books because of this. The players asked that this not be true because the road to a title is incredibly difficult and a condensed schedule presents all sorts of problems that the regular season doesn't have. Now to the 60's...
Yes it was a smaller league but the Lakers were also present in it, playing and not winning championships when the C's went on their insane run. Who else was playing in the NBA at the time? Wilt Chamberlin averaged 50 points a game in the 1961-62 season. And yet who played in the finals? The Lakers and Celtics. 7 game finals series. And who won? The team with Bill Russell.
Also, the Lakers won 5 titles before the 60's, did you plug that into your algorithm? A title is a title, once you start questioning the validity of one you miss the point. They are all equal and important and are the ultimate milestone for a basketball team.
Well we fundamentally disagree on the value of each title. Regardless of how large or small the league was in the 60s - the Lakers and the Celtics met in the finals 8 times from 1959-1969. And how many times did the Celtics win this matchup? 8 times! That doesn't have anything to do with the size of the league or the wealth of talent on any particular team - that is just head to head basketball. And what happened as a result of this? The Celtics created an incredible culture and history of winning that benefits them even today. That is greatness. Even almost enhanced by the fact that they haven't won as many titles recently but still are held to the same standards as the Lakers.
It comes as no surprise that a Laker fan looks at the Celtics run in the 60's and comes up with a reason for it not counting, but they played almost every year! Had the Lakers won eight of those instead of the Celtics I bet you wouldn't say a word about the validity of those titles.
Cannot argue with that.
Rivers is one of if not the best coaches in the nba. And I hate the Celtics.
Probably have the best coach in the NBA. Rondo is a boss. Pierce and KG are old, but still productive. Great fans, great arena, great city. Allen will be missed, but you have some great new rookies.
hmm never seen a Laker Fan give that much love to the Celtics.
I can give Lakers that much love, I just prefer not to.
As a non-Celtics fan in Massachusetts...I don't mind the fans. They're loyal to their team, but they're far less annoying than the fans of the other major teams (Bruins, Sox, and Patriots).
The team's good. Rondo is both overrated and underrated, if that's possible. Garnett is still hugely underrated. Pierce is underrated as well. Good team, still capable of winning. They have a good chance to be better this year than last, as funny as that sounds.
Why aren't you a C's fan if you're a Masshole?
Many of us come here to work or go to school. I've been living in MA for eleven years, and don't like any Boston teams.
Right, that makes sense. I must have read the above "in Massachusetts" as "from Massachusetts" or something. I was very confused for a moment.
Actually, I am from Massachusetts. Born here, raised here, been living here all my 24 years. I'm actually not a fan of any of the Boston sports teams (well, none of them are my favorite team in any given sport). I'm a die hard Indians fan for baseball, and don't really have a favorite team for the other major sports.
Actually, the Pistons are probably my favorite NBA team; they were the default team in NBA Jam, which I played all the time as a kid, and that influenced me. But I care more about individual players, especially when the Pistons aren't doing so hot, like right about now.
I'm a bit of a weirdo with my loyalties for sports teams, obviously.
Thank you for realizing that we (celtics fans) are a better fan base than the other major sports. I hope that this comment doesn't somehow contradict the point...
One of my favorite teams. I'm not a fan of Boston, though.
My opinion on each player:Rajon Rondo - Great creative point guard, very fun to watch, seems like a great guy.I know Ray Allen's gone, but I really respected him and loved him both as a player and a guy (no homo).Paul Pierce - I've always kind of hated Paul Pierce. I mean, he's a great player no doubt, but I hate his attitude and demeanor.KG - Again, I hate how he always picks fights with players smaller than him (Zaza being one example). But you can tell the guy has a love for the game and is a great player.Of the other guys, I don't really have an opinion. I like the franchise for the most part and the organization (I think Doc Rivers is one of the better coaches in this league). Of course after watching The Association which followed the Celtics around it made me love the team but since they are now broken up (no more Perkins, Nate Robinson, Ray Allen) I don't like them as much. Plus, as a Hawks fan I'm tired of losing to y'all in the playoffs!!!
I'm in agreement for most of what you say because I love Rondo and I find Paul Pierce unbearable.
Spurs of the east, no foreigners though.
My apologies, less foreigners (lol).
Love rondo-best pg in the league currently(cp3 is amazing, and i am a little biased, but rondos numbers, my god) Paul pierce is the truth. Kg is amazing, great energy, great player, a true leader. ray allen Jason Terry cant wait to see him in action. Doc rivers is one of the greatest coaches out there, especially when it comes to late game plays such as this epic game-tying basket and Danny ainge just knows what hes doing!
Love the Celtics. As a Nuggets fan, I almost always find myself rooting for the Celtics once we get eliminated. Doc is a great coach. Rondo is absolutely unbelievable to watch. Pierce always deceptively good. KG is so intense that sometimes its funny which is why I love him. Only thing I don't like is that Bass is a tad undersized for a post banger. Also unlike red sox and patriots fans, Celtics fans are actually bearable. That being said I know people who dislike the Celtics and call them "boring" due to their defensive style and typically low scoring games.
Definitely one of, if not the best franchise in the NBA
-Owners who almost always make good decisions, have enormous pride in their team, and care tremendously about winning.
-Doc Rivers is hands down one of the best coaches in the NBA.
-One of the best teams to cultivate and develop new players - we've seen a number of average players develop into powerhouses- Rajon Rondo, Avery Bradley, etc.
-Rondo, a playmaker/assist-minded point guard, who is one of the best in the league, especially in his ability to get his team involved on both ends of the floor
-Pierce is an excellent go-to scorer when things get rough.
-Garnett is one of the best power forwards - strong on both ends of the floor, can light it up with his shooting, and is a highly energetic and vocal leader. He doesn't disappoint when his team needs him either.
-A pretty deep bench with Jeff Green, Jason Terry, Jared Sullinger, etc.
-Probably one of the most faithful and energetic fans in the NBA. There aren't many franchises as successful as the Celtics - it's easy to love watching the Celtics and become a dedicated fan.
As a lifelong Laker fan that has been living in Boston for the last year and half here are my opinions:
I hate them, but respect them for their heart. Tough, yet quiet players (maybe with the exception of KG) that are willing to get down and dirty to get the W.
From what I've seen most of the fans do not meet the negative Celtic's fan stereotype. Its a few drunk bastards that make everyone look bad.
Ray Allen's Mom is the best 12th woman in the game - I'm sure she will be missed along with ray.
Rondo is the best PG in the league (Thats right, I said it). Speed like westbrook with decision making he can only dream of with an uncanny ability to come through in the clutch. IMO Team USA really needs an unselfish and level headed PG to really make this team untouchable. Paul and Williams are playing too selfishly ATM and west probably shoots more than he passes. On the other hand, I think he's an asshole. =P
Pierce has incredible fundamentals and body control. By far not the most athletic player, but still manages to put up superb numbers year in and year out.
KG... hall of famer no doubt... but age has perhaps effected him the most.
Doc is so crafty and intense. Top 3 coach easily.
I believe the Big 3 in their prime could beat the current Heat team 4-2.
Team seems like its on a decline. Loss of players and aging stars. Perhaps its time to cut the losses and rebuild around Rondo.
If Rondo ever learns to make a shot beyond 10 feet he'll win an MVP for being that dynamic player who can seriously carry a team (Sorta like Nash)
Celts Big 3 in their prime vs Heat Big 3 in their prime? Lebron and Bosh are entering their prime now. Wade is past his.
I think all 6 in their prime, I'd give it to the Heat. Wade and Lebron have always been two way players. Pierce and Allen didn't really start playing good defense until Doc Rivers got it out of them and this was past their primes.
I think either way, it'd be an amazing game.
A top team full of assholes
Coming from a Lakers fan.
You can't just say a compliment and leave it at that
I hate Paul Pierce more than any other human on the face of the planet. I want to punch him square in the face, a vicious uppercut right to his pube-y beard.
Make I ask why? All I ever see Paul do is be a stand up guy and handle his business. Maybe I'm missing something but I just don't see that.
When pierce got "hurt" in the playoffs and had be to carried off the court, only to return five minutes later like It never happened. That melodramatic douchebagery totally eclipses how boring his game is, even though he is decent.
remember that time he got stabbed? and didn't miss any games? guess not.
I remember. What was it, about 12 times in the face, neck and back? That may have an effect on his ability to grow an even beard. I swear, people here base their opinion of a team on the captains facial hair. And then get upvotes.
Can't upvote this enough. Haters gonna hate.
As someone that hates Pierce, that was complete bullshit. And not bullshit for faking the injury, but for people completely misunderstanding what happened. He was carried in the wheelchair on the insistence of the team's medical staff trying to protect the franchise player.
He gets a lot of undeserved flak for that.
Also how he seems to always try and get fouled and flop rather than actually trying to score. His best move is the pump fake and lean into contact.
You're both right and wrong with the same statement. He does do that a lot, but its part of his game, and it's not necessarily a bad thing. Just watch any game he plays in; I can almost guarantee he'll go as his freethrows go for the most part. He LIVES on getting to the line.
A 13-year-old Mexican could grow a better beard than Paul Pierce.
This is the only thing that stops me from liking the Celtics. Paul Pierce is just such a fucking douchebag.
Why do you hate Paul Pierce? Please go into as much detail as possible. If anyone else feels like jumping in and giving reasons for why they hate The Truth feel free. I don't want to argue, I just want to hear opinions that aren't biased from years of idolizing the dude.
Some people just can't handle the truth.
As a knick fan do I even have to say it?
Is it just because he's a Celtic or is there a specific reason you hate him more than any other Celtic? When was the first time you looked at Pierce and thought, "Fuck that guy"?
PP has hit sooooo many clutch shots against the Knicks
Probably around the time he shot his eleventh game winner against the knicks. Fuck that guy.
He's an actor. He is the biggest fake tough guy in the NBA. Look up Quentin Richardson's quote from a couple years ago and it pretty much sums it up.
Argument was invalidated somewhere around the time he was stabbed eleven times and then played all 82 games
Come on, Pierce really makes it easy for people to hate him. Just off the top of my head:
Paul Pierce throws his gum at a fan
Paul Pierce spits at the Cavs bench
even as a celtics fan i could get that vibe off him, but he's the damn truth if you ask me....haha
I sincerely agree. He truly is the worst.
Love the players and coaching staff, however I hate the city of Boston, there's nothing to do there.
lolwat? No freaking way man. Museum of Science? Aquarium? Sox/Bruins/Celtics? Quincy Market?
Man, it's the reverse I always hear. NYC minus crime, filth, population density.
Rajon Rondo will win MVP someday. I'm also waiting for him to win coach of the year when he is done playing. He's one of the best up and coming basketball minds out there. I love his approach to the game.
I am a little biased because I've lived in Boston a few times.
Your team is kicking a lot of ass right now and I don't think the rebuilding process for you guys after Pierce and Garnett retire will be all that painful because your bench is pretty damn good
However I hate the majority of your fans even though Lakers fans can be equal assholes
Massachusetts is like barfight country
Coach is great. Players are great. Fans...no. See: Ray Allen moment.
What do you mean by Fans no?
he thinks that we are too harsh
Whatever. I love being a Celtic fan.
You could be great. You have the potential.
You're a lakers fan, You have no right at all to criticize any teams fans with how bad the lakers fans are.
This is why.
People always cite this, yet it stands to reason that (and this is true coming from an avid attendee of games) big rivalry draws larger rival crowds. Yanks/Sox will have the highest number of opposing fans in the home stadium just as Celts/Lakers, Cowboys/Redskins, etc. ESPECIALLY during an era where the celtics lost 18 games in a row, and were practically irrelevant, that would naturally give lakers fans an edge to buying tickets to that game, leading to the appearance that the "celtics fans" were chanting "MVP"
Getting out-chanted in your own building by fans of your biggest rivals...
Actually, in this case, pretty fucking tight.
i never said I liked it
That is disturbing.
On the whole Celtics fans are a bunch of spoiled brats who feel entitled to a trophy ever fucking year and never appreciate what they have until it's over. Like all Boston fans and fans of any successful franchise (Lakers, Yankees, Patriots, Steelers, etc.). Although there is a small percent of Celtics fans, all of whom seem to be in this subreddit and r/Celtics, that are the best goddamn fans anywhere.
Ive never said anything bad/mean to a person on Reddit but..... You sir are ignorant and should stop commenting on posts. We appreciate everything and love our Franchise.
Do you live in Boston? Honestly, at the beginning of this season, when the Celtics were below .500 how many people from Boston were clamoring that the Celtics are a bunch of old, washed-up has beens. And then how many of those same people wanted to buy playoff tickets a few months later. I've been following Boston sports closely my whole life and that type of behavior is the norm for Boston fans. It is also the norm for any other fan of any successful franchise, but it annoys me the most when Boston fans act entitled or bandwagon because I'm a Boston fan. If you don't think this is true, then you're just romanticizing the fans who walked out during game 7 against Miami before the final buzzer sounded.
I have lived in New England for virtually my whole life. I can attest to what this man is saying. There basically like any large market team. They have some good fans but a lot of bandwagon fans. The only difference is that for some reason the fans don't realize it.
Yeah, like TehSqueaky said, any time you lump an entire massive group into one very specific accusation, you expose yourself as uninformed and foolish.
I didn't lump everyone into this group, I said on the whole, as in most or a lot. Btw, r/Celtics really is a great place full of good fans, that wasn't sarcasm. There are some good Celtics fans, but there are also a lot of shitty bangwagon fans who follow the Celtics, as there are for every team. I'm saying this as someone who loves Boston sports and has lived in Massachusetts my entire life where I've had many discussions about sports with many people, and have followed the Boston sports media. I'll accept being called foolish, but I am certainly not uninformed.
We have a lot of overall Boston fans, who supports all the cities teams, but don't actually know a lot about each sport. I'm sort of that way about baseball and hockey in that I root for Boston but know very minimal about the players and strategies of the game.
Only worse fans are Laker fans.
Rivers is fantastic, Rondo is amazing and the closest to Oscar Robertson in terms of overall feel of the game and ability to produce in all areas. I can't hate KG (though Duncan is better), and besides that, I don't really care about the Celtics.
KG, Pierce, and Rondo are all tremendous assholes on the court. The Celtics offense is highly dependent on their ability to get away with illegal screens.
That being said, they're a great team, and can be really fun to watch.
What a dumb comment. For most of the seasons during the Celtics 8-straight championships, there were no more than 8 or 9 teams in the league. Here's an offer, Lakers fans won't count the Minneapolis championships if Celtics fans drop those 8 from their total. Deal?
Let's be fair . . . do you really think that Seattle's 1979 championship belongs to OKC? What about the Rochester Royals and Sacramento?
LOL haven't heard this argument in a while, so I'm glad to put it in the ground. The Seattle Supersonics were BOUGHT by a new guy and moved to Oklahoma City, with new staff, new execs, overall new organization etc. The Lakers RELOCATED from Minnesota to L.A. with the same owner, same staff, organization, etc. Therefore, the organization still retains those championships. Now if you want to get REAL technical, the Celtics and Braves swapped franchises back in '78. Surprised? Look it up. If we want to go by your logic, the Lakers have 11 championships and the Celtics have 4.
WOW! Upvote for you, sir! I had no idea about that Celtics/Braves franchise swap. Here it is from NBA.com:
July 7, 1978 The NBA approved a franchise swap in which Buffalo Braves owner John Y. Brown and Harry Mangurian acquired the Celtics, while the Celtics owner Irv Levin got the Braves, who were later moved to San Diego to become the Clippers.
That's completely irrelevant. If a franchise wins a championship in one city and moves to another, they still lay claim to that championship. Therefore Lakers=16 championships.
The settlement between Seattle and the OKC Thunder explicitly stipulates that the Sonics history (including the championship) stays in Seattle, and would be merged with any new Seattle team.
So, yeah, not at all the same thing.
Also, the Warriors count the Philadelphia championship.
So, can this "oh those championships don't count" nonsense stop?
The general impression i have had is fans in Boston are legendarily annoying, homers and band wagoners.
Fuck Paul Pierce.
Thank you for your wise insightful comment. It really contributed to the conversation at hand.
I really do not like Paul Pierce because of This. Rondo seems like a smartass. Love Doc, love Garnett for his passion and loved Ray.
Man fuck everyone who hates on Pierce for that. What would he possibly have to gain by faking that injury? He has legitimate problems with his knee(s), this isn't a new thing for him. So why is it so unbelievable that he actually may have been hurt?
Not hating on him at all. I believe that he faked that or at least made it look more worse than it was... The dude got carried out on a wheelchair and 5 mins he comes back into the game like nothing had happen. Just saying it looked like he faked it a bit.
As someone else mentioned elsewhere in the comments, it was insisted by team medical staff that he use the wheelchair, for precautionary reasons.
And how does that help justifying that he did not fake it? When the medical staff insists on him using a wheelchair, it has to be serious, right? I just believe that Paul made it look a lot worse than it actually was.
for precautionary reasons
I have read your response and do realise what that means.... If they do put him in a wheelchair they have to believe that he has injured himself pretty bad..
why is rondo not "legit"?
Over-valued. Look at the defensive strategies against the Celtcs.... His numbers are also like so due to the fact that pierce, garnet and Allen .... Aswell as many of the role players have been legit.
I hate the Celtics fans, and even though I respect Rondo, fuck that guy too.
Best team with classiest fans obv :) turned the 21st pick into the leagues best point guard and soon we will turn the 19th pick into the leagues best shooting guard.
HEY IM A LAKER FAN AND CELTICS ARE THE SECOND BEST TEAM BESIDES THE LAKERS SO I ROOT FOR U GUYS MAN WE HAVE SO MUCH TRAIDITON TOGETHER LAKERS CELTICS>ALL LOL!
Fans are classless.
I know Laker fans want to prove to r/nba that not all Laker fans are assholes, but where's the damn rivalry?
I've read too many response that basically start off with "I hate the Celtics as much as the next guy, but…" Shit makes me want to throw up.
They beat the Lakers 9 times in the Finals. Damn. Leave the tire pumping to other teams.
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Olympic Champion Gabby Douglas Announces Return to Gymnastics
Nastia Liukin is ready for some candid mat talk.
The Olympic gymnast has one lesson she hopes Team USA will take to Paris for the 2024 Summer Games. However, it has nothing to do with sports.
She just wants them to “try to be present and be in the moment,” she shared in an exclusive interview with E! News at the Gold Meets Golden event on March 9. “It goes by so quickly.”
In fact, Nastia—who won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics—remembers “having a countdown” to the last day of competition because she was so homesick at the time. But now, looking back at the experience, the 34-year-old wishes she took more time to cherish the momentous occasion.
Luckily, Nastia kept a pretty detailed journal—which is why she suggests her fellow Olympians also keep a diary.
“I wrote in it every single day,” she noted, “and I have that for the rest of my life.”
The 2024 Paris Olympics will run from July 26 through to August 11. And with Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas and Sunisa Lee vying for spots on the U.S. gymnastics team, this year’s squad could be the fiercest yet.
“They are really well-trained,” Nastia said of the Team USA hopefuls. “If anything, it’s more so a mental challenge.”
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And that’s especially true in the age of social media, according to the five-time Olympic medalist. As Nastia put it, blocking out negativity can be a challenging task.
“As long as you feel like you’re being the best version of you and you can stand true to yourself,” she shared, “that’s the most important thing.”
Nastia jokingly added, “I’m just glad that I competed in an era where I didn’t have social media.”
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Angela Simmons' son Sutton Tennyson Jr. is absolutely dashing after he recently had a haircut, as seen in snaps posted on his mother's Instagram account earlier this week.
Sutton Tennyson Jr. looks so cute in pictures shared with Angela Simmons' 6.8 million Instagram followers after her son had a gorgeous trim at the hairdresser on Monday, March 1.
Sutton had on a smart black tracksuit and white sneakers as he posed showing off his new look next to a payphone on the street, and in the last image was captured next to the mastermind behind the hairstyle.
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New Delhi : BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday said that the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Bill was “very necessary” and added that the government was working on building a consensus with stakeholders in the northeast.
Addressing the media here, Shah also said that the government had brought the bill after much thought and Home Minister Rajnath Singh was holding consultations with various people to address the opposition to the issue.
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Council-run day care centres call for economic support during COVID lockdown
21 July 2021
Council-run education and care services across Greater Sydney – currently losing hundreds of thousands of dollars a week and bearing the brunt of angry parents over gap fee confusion – have called on the NSW Government to ensure they will not be left out of COVID funding support available to private operators.
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott has written to NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian outlining the challenges facing many of the 260 council-run education and care services following the Commonwealth’s announcement of the waiving of gap fees paid by parents using the centres.
“The Commonwealth provides childcare subsidies, with parents paying the remainder of fees – called gap fees – which vary depending on their income,” Cr Scott said.
“The waiving of those fees means a vital component of funding will no longer be available to education and care operators, including councils.
“This is great news for parents who are in lockdown and are not using education and care facilities, and many council-run services would like to support their communities during this difficult time by waiving gap fees, but it means operators will be left with a significant funding gap.
“Private operators will be able to access State Government business grants designed to help COVID-affected businesses, but if last year’s lockdown is anything to go by, our council-run services will not be able to access those grants.
“Local government operates the largest number of early childhood education services of any provider in NSW, and in rural and regional NSW is often the only provider. They are all doing to very tough in the current lockdown.
“For example, Fairfield City Council early childhood services have gone from 85 per cent utilisation in mid-June to 10 per cent this week. This is a loss of $45,000 in gap fees per week.
“Similarly, Cumberland Council has been hard hit by the lockdown and is set to lose up to $55,000 a week to the gap fee waiver if utilisation remains at its current 45 per cent in their long day care centres.
“Penrith City Council will be losing over $130,000 a week due to the gap fee waiver if attendance at their early childhood services remains at about 30 per cent.
“I am asking the Premier to ensure council-run early childhood education and care services affected by stay at home orders are able to opt in to waive gap fees by providing affected council-run services with financial support to cover the waived fees.”
Cr Scott said the government had already set a precedent for supporting council-run education and care centres affected by COVID closures when it provided $82 million funding last year to support the council services across the state that were not eligible to participate in JobKeeper arrangements.
“This was a life saver to these greatly valued council-run services for their communities,” Cr Scott said.
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An auditor’s report released June 25 revealed that the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development’s (DOTD) new computer system had errors that resulted in $26 million in unbilled federal expenses.
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|Title:||The role of perceived social support after psychiatric hospitalisation : post hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial testing the effectiveness of a transitional intervention|
|Authors :||Hengartner, Michael Pascal|
von Wyl, Agnes
|Published in :||International Journal of Social Psychiatry|
|Publisher / Ed. Institution :||Sage Publications Ltd.|
|License (according to publishing contract) :||Licence according to publishing contract|
|Type of review:||Peer review (Publication)|
|Subject (DDC) :||362: Health and social services |
616.89: Mental disorders, clinical psychology and psychiatry
|Abstract:||Background: The association between social support, readmissions and psychopathology following discharge from psychiatric hospitals is not clear. Aims: To examine the prospective effects of perceived social support on rehospitalisation rates and psychopathology and to focus on the moderators of a transitional intervention. Method: This post hoc analysis of a multisite randomised controlled trial included 151 patients with no more than three hospitalisations within the last 3 years, a Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score ≤60 and aged 18–64 years, assessed at two psychiatric hospitals from Zurich, Switzerland, between September 2011 and February 2014. Participants received either a transitional intervention aimed at improving social support during the transition from inpatient to outpatient care provided by a social worker or treatment as usual. Results: Lack of perceived social support at discharge significantly predicted subsequent rehospitalisation rates and increased psychopathological impairment across 12-month follow-up. Significant interaction effects between patient characteristics and the intervention on perceived social support comprised living at parent’s home, having no children and being of younger age. Conclusion: Perceived social support at discharge from inpatient care may reduce rehospitalisation rates and psychopathological impairment in the long term. A transitional intervention aimed at improving social support may negatively impact on the perceived social support in some patient groups.|
|Publication type:||Article in scientific Journal|
|Appears in Collections:||Publikationen Angewandte Psychologie|
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Pet Partners began as a part-time, dog-walking service in Del Mar/Rancho Santa Fe where Lee Ann lived and worked as a Realtor specializing in equestrian real estate.
When she moved to Vista she added doggie day care and grooming services to the business. “I walk the dogs around the beautiful bridle paths of our gated equestrian community between Shadowridge and San Marcos, just off the 78 at Sycamore. My grooming studio is connected to our fenced play yard.”
Lee Ann is a talented artist and operated a successful artistic painting company before starting PetPartners. When she began her pet grooming classes the work came easily to her artist’s eye. “I have been grooming horses for years so working with a clipper wasn’t new but grooming with shears — that’s art — like sculpting in fur!”
Lee Ann is a lifelong animal lover, devoted pet owner and equestrienne who volunteers at the Humane Society. As a youth she worked at several show stables to earn her rides. She lived in N. Chicago suburbs during the school year and spent her summers in the Wisconsin countryside. After finishing her B.S. in Finance she lived in England for where she met her fiancé, a Sommelier from Bordeaux. They married and moved to California where they have lived ever since.
Lee Ann has raised several horses and dogs, all of whom have enjoyed long, happy and healthy lives. One of the nicest compliments Lee Ann has received is that “she must be doing something right with her animals because they’re so calm, willing and happy; not messed up in the head!”
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Minds in nature are very balanced when it comes to right and left brain traits. Join us this week on Step Into Magic as we take a look at how we could benefit by becoming more like our animal friends, and balance the left and the right side of our brains.
Ninety-five percent of our brain power is in the realm of the subconscious mind. With practice, we can learn to channel this immense power and improve our perceptions, our habits and our lives. Join us as Josephine shares effective tools for reprograming the preconditioned responses of this dutiful servant within.
This week on Step Into Magic, we will be discussing the nature of the triple aspect of our minds: the conscious, the subconscious and the superconscious minds. Join us as we recognize the beauty of our minds.
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Label: Festival Mushroom Records - 334692 • Format: 2x, CD Mixed, Compilation • Country: Australia • Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop • Style: House, Breaks, Electro, Hip Hop, Disco
Born in Boston, Massachusetts Baker began working as a club DJ in Boston Speedin Back To My Baby - Kiss, Ace Frehley - Ace Frehley the earlys, where he was known for playing crowd-pleasing soul and Philly soul.
Nonetheless, he had little patience for DJing, saying in an interview: "[If] I didn't get a good reaction on a record, I'd just rip it off, break it up and throw it on the dancefloor. Baker's production career started off with a few disco recording sessions in Boston.
Legendary The Anthem - Arthur Baker - Perfecto Presents. Breakin remixer Tom Moultonwho was signed to Casablanca at the time, was required to release an album of his own as part of the deal for working for the label. Tom's brother Jerry came across the sessions written and recorded by Baker, Tony Carbone, and Larry Wedgeworth and bought them in a deal from Baker. Moulton then remixed the tracks and released them as his album "T. Well, when I was in Boston, I went into a recording studio Intermedia Studios I took an engineering course there I went to my family and I borrowed like a thousand dollars, from my grandmother, my father, just about anyone.
Got money from them and I decided to make an album. It was like doing a full album with strings on every track. I mean it was crazy, and I probably spent like 15 grand. And then Tom Moulton's brother heard it and said " Oh we love the songs, we'll buy it from you but we're going to re-record everything.
Listen up for this one! So, basically he said: "Here's the money, you'll get publishing. He'd used everything I'd done, and he sort of remixed it or mixed it. So, I got a bit screwed on that one.
His first successful single was "Happy Days," which he released under the name North End on Emergency Records in In the early s, prior to digital recording equipment that would emerge a decade later, Baker and his contemporaries created remixes on analogue tape. He worked closely with the Latin Rascalswhich were influenced by the earlier work of Tom MoultonJohn Morales of Morales and Munzibaiand Walter Gibbonsthe creator of the first commercially available twelve-inch single, a remix of Double Exposure's "Ten Percent.
Baker went on to work for hip-hop label The Anthem - Arthur Baker - Perfecto Presents. Breakin Boy Recordswhere he produced Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Ya Llego La Sanjuanada - Labordeta* - Tiempo De Espera / Cantes De La Tierra Adentro 's " Planet Rock " single, which was a hit in the summer of Also duringhe produced the single "Walking on Sunshine" by Rocker's Revenge featuring Donny Calvin which hit number one on the U.
Dance chart on September 18 that year. Also duringBaker produced the track "I. InBaker contributed his "Breakers' Revenge" to the Beat Street score and movie soundtrackwhich he also helped produce. Inhe produced three songs on Jennifer Holliday 's album Say You Love Methe biggest hit being "No Frills Love", a song he co-wrote, co-produced, arranged and remixed.
Following these successes, Baker came to the attention of Manchester alternative dance group New Orderwho co-wrote " Confusion " and " The Anthem - Arthur Baker - Perfecto Presents. Breakin Like Us " with him and Baker can be seen prominently in the music video of the former. The inch single "Confusion" was a crossover hit on the U. Narrowly missing out on signing the Beastie Boys to his Streetwise Records label, Baker did manage to sign the group New Editionwhich had Roy Gaines - Dont Deceive Me with its single " Candy Girl.
He was later honored by the United Nations Special Committee against Apartheid for "high valuable contribution to the international campaign for the elimination of apartheid and the establishment of a non-racial and democratic society in South Africa " [ citation needed ]. In the late s and later into the s, Baker worked with soul star Al Greenwriting and producing the international hit The Anthem - Arthur Baker - Perfecto Presents.
Breakin Message is Love" and the anti-handgun song "Leave the Guns at Home". In the s, following a break from production for some years, Baker moved to Londonand established a chain of successful bars—The Elbow Rooms—across the city. In the ad, an animated worm drawn on the pages of a checkbook does the s dance known as the Worm. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification.
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Neck Rehabilitation Programme
The neck musculature surrounds the cervical spine.
These muscles support the head which weighs approximately 12lbs. Weak neck muscles contribute to the symptoms of neck pain.
Over the period of a day, the normal control of the head and neck will be compromised by weak neck muscle. This can result in symptoms of neck pain, stiffness, and headache.
By strengthening these muscle groups you lessen the impact of underlying pathology (e.g. degenerative disease).


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In the era of 16-bit games the Sega Genesis was a major player in the home console market. While the annals of history may reflect more fondly on the 16-bit console with the mustachioed mascot, there was no shortage of good games on the console that boasted blast processing that could do what that other console don’t. This is evidenced by the fact that every few years a newish collection of Sega Genesis games is released for the current console generation. Each iteration has some differences but they’re essentially the same where it matters. First there was the Sega Genesis Collection on PlayStation 2, then Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection for PlayStation 3/Xbox 360 and ironically enough Sega 3D Classics on Nintendon’t 3DS. Now the time is upon us for the current generation players to get their hands on antiquated Sega titles through Sega Genesis Classics.
To get the big question out of the way, there are 53 games in Sega Genesis Classics and the complete listing is Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, Alien Soldier, Alien Storm, Altered Beast, Beyond Oasis, Bio-Hazard Battle, Bonanza Bros., Columns, Columns III: Revenge of Columns, Comix Zone, Crack Down, Decap Attack, Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine, Dynamite Headdy, ESWAT: City Under Siege, Fatal Labyrinth, Flicky, Gain Ground, Galaxy Force II, Golden Axe, Golden Axe II, Golden Axe III, Gunstar Heroes, Kid Chameleon, Landstalker, Light Crusader, Phantasy Star II, Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom, Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium, Ristar, Shadow Dancer: The Secret of Shinobi, Shining Force, Shining Force II, Shining in the Darkness, Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master, Sonic 3D Blast, Sonic Spinball, Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Space Harrier II, Streets of Rage, Streets of Rage 2, Streets of Rage 3, Super Thunder Blade, Sword of Vermilion, The Revenge of Shinobi, ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, ToeJam & Earl, Vectorman, Vectorman 2, Virtua Fighter 2, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair and Wonder Boy in Monster World.
Compared to the previous Sega Genesis collections, this has the most games included but this isn’t a matter of all previously-released games and more. Certain titles like Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Ecco the Dolphin have been removed but this is also the first time ToeJam and Earl were included. To people familiar with the Sega Genesis, the games curated speak for themselves as they are among the best of the console exclusives, but going beyond that there are other features to this collection that are worth considering. Most of the changes are good, but there are some features of older collections that are sorely missed.
Some of the new features that have been added to enhance the retro gaming experience are various options that smooth the graphics. During the 16-bit era most of these games were considered rather good looking for the time, but we all know that the passage of time is never kind to the visuals of our favorite games from childhood. It’s best to play with the different settings to see which actually looks the best on your personal set up. These filters don’t dramatically alter the graphics, but they do show a noticeable improvement. They mainly just smooth out the pixelation and recreate the quality of how these games might have looked back on smaller TV screens with lower resolutions.
A huge quality of life improvement also comes in the form of save states, allowing the player to save any game in progress and return to it later. For people who began their gaming career when optical discs were the norm may take this feature for granted, but in the Paleozoic era when games were on plastic carts, this was a special feature generally reserved for RPGs that took up dozens of hours. The majority of games the player had to start from scratch each time or enter some goofy password.
While not a practical or even demanded feature, there’s now a mirror mode option which creates the effect of playing the game in the mirror. The text is all backwards, the action buttons (but not the D-pad) are flipped and in most cases the game will scroll from right to left. This mode is perfect for people who might have mastered and memorized a particular game and want to find a new way to make it challenging. This feature doesn’t seem like a reason itself to purchase this collection, but is a fun little bonus.
Previous Sega Genesis have had some extra features, such as short documentaries or arcade versions of certain games. The absence of these extras are only noticed because they have been included in past versions. Personally, the documentary videos were watched to unlock an achievement and didn’t hold much interest, but having access to the arcade version of Altered Beast was something that was nice to have. The Genesis ports of arcade titles were generally faithful recreations, but some quality was always lost in translation. An actual arcade port of ESWAT would have been worth the price of admission alone had it been included.
There’s quite a bit of variety in this collection. The Streets of Rage and Golden Axe titles are great for co-op beat ’em ups. Sonic the Hedgehog needs no introduction as a turbo charged rival to Mario, but Wonder Boy and Alex Kidd also provide some good platforming. ESWAT and Alien Storm are good old fashioned shooters while Altered Beast and the Shinobi titles are great for 2D action. The Phantasy Star games offer Sega’s take on JRPGs while Shining Force is an early example of turn-based tactical RPGs. Beyond Oasis is a Zelda-inspired adventure, and while Columns will draw some obvious comparisons to Tetris, it’s still a fun puzzler in its own right. There might not be too many people that love every single title included, but most fans of the Genesis would agree that there are more worthwhile titles here than not.
Sega Genesis Classics is a good sampler for the console’s vast library of games. When comparing this to past Genesis collections, some of the omissions such as Ecco and the arcade versions are noticeable, but it makes up for their absence by adding more games that haven’t been included before. The graphic smoothing does make the games look better than if you were to hook up an old Genesis to an HDTV and the ability to save any game in progress is a godsend. This may not be a necessary purchase for somebody who still has their Sega Genesis collection from the last console generation, but this is a great assortment of Sega Genesis games and at least one of these collections should be in a every retro game fan’s library.


Before Project Babylon, Gerald Bull had some rather more practical pursuits. One of these was the Extended Range, Full Bore shell. Let’s take a look.
Here’s a standard 155mm HE shell from the time period, the M107. It’s quite fat, and it has to be. Those brass rings are the driving bands, and they engage the rifling of the gun to be sure the shell spins. The driving band also drives the design of the rest of the shell and the placement of its center of gravity. This design is not very good from an aerodynamic perspective. Bull reasoned that if he could only get some other way for the shell to engage the rifling and spin, he could improve the shell.
And this is Gerald Bull’s Extended Range, Full Bore (EFRB) shell, also in 155mm. We can see that it’s much narrower. While this example doesn’t have the driving band on it, it should have one down near the base where the grey rubber ring is. There are also some curious nubs about the midsection. These nubs help stabilize the longer shell in the gun barrel, since the rifling interface is lower.1 Once we change that part of the structure, we can narrow the shell body and improve its aerodynamic qualities. The end result was much improved range, though at the cost of accuracy. More range could be attained with base-bleed or rocket-assist packages for the shell base. Let’s get to some data.
|Shell||Weight||Muzzle Velocity||Range||Probable Range Error||Probable Error in Line|
|M107||95 lbs.||2,210 fps||11.1 mi.||194 ft.||39 ft.|
|EFRB||100.4 lbs.||2,940 fps||18.6 mi.||620 ft.||138 ft.|
Figures in the table are from a 45 caliber-length barrel and a 23 L chamber. Probable Error is the figure such that 50% of shells fired will fall within that figure of the target. “In Line” is perpendicular to the range (i.e. we might think of this as ‘horizontal’ or ‘in bearing’).
We can see that there’s a considerable increase in range, but also in dispersion. The accuracy issues meant that it was never procured by NATO in bulk, but the range meant that many other countries would seek out the shells. The South Africans found them very effective in border conflicts with the Angolans, giving the South Africans an option to strike back at the BM-21s2 of the Angolans.
As always, what do we think? I really like EFRB. It gives artillery some options to reach out further. The accuracy loss is bothersome, but they needn’t be the only shells bought. And they at least give the opportunity for a longer range shot.
Verdict: Approved for Procurement by the Borgundy Army Ordnance Procurement Board
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June marks two important anniversaries for Mexico’s Cabo Pulmo National Park, and both are reminders that protecting coral reefs is an enduring and critical challenge. Earlier this month, local residents and NGOs celebrated the 18th anniversary of the creation of the national park. Its protected status, along with concerted conservation efforts by the local community, helped make Cabo Pulmo what it is today – one of the world’s most robust marine reserves. Tomorrow, June 15, is the one year anniversary of the cancellation of Cabo Cortés – the massive tourism resort that threatened Cabo Pulmo’s coral reef and was the target of a major grassroots and international campaign. Announced in the lead up to the Rio+20 Earth Summit, the cancellation was one of key sustainability commitments by a national government made at the time. Yet despite these conservation successes, Cabo Pulmo – like other reef ecosystems around the world – still faces threats from a changing climate and ocean chemistry. The hazard of these global threats makes it even more essential to protect Cabo Pulmo from local threats such as future Cabo Cortés-style projects that could degrade the reef, and therefore limit its ability to withstand global warming.
Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean, but harbor over 25 percent of marine biodiversity. These rich marine habitats formed slowly over tens of thousands of years, but around the world these ancient ecosystems are now at risk of disappearing at a shockingly fast rate in the face of both global and local threats. As the climate warms it raises ocean temperatures to dangerous levels for corals, and CO2 emissions absorbed by the ocean result in ocean acidification, a phenomenon that effectively corrodes corals and other organisms. Pollution from cities, industries and agriculture are all toxic to a reef’s fragile organisms. Unsustainable fishing and tourism practices also degrade reef ecosystems and the marine biodiversity they support. In fact, due to the combination of the impacts of climate change and local pressures, it’s estimated that seventy-five percent of the world’s corals are at risk.
Scary stuff, especially if you consider how much we depend on coral reefs. By some calculations, globally these ecosystems provide total net benefits valued at $29.8 billion every year by supporting national fisheries, creating tourism jobs, serving as a repository for biodiversity and protecting communities along coastlines from storms and erosion.
But here’s the good news: coral reefs are resilient. Cabo Pulmo is an excellent example of how degraded coral reefs can sometimes recover. Two decades ago, years of unsustainable fishing practices had significantly diminished the area’s marine life. After the park was created and designated a no-take zone, marine life rebounded by an astonishing 463 percent in just ten years.
Yet if coral reefs are to withstand the impacts associated with a global threat like climate change, countries need to minimize localized threats like overfishing, pollution and coastal development. In short, healthy coral reefs are better suited to withstand warming temperatures, climactic disruptions and oceans acidification. That’s why planning mega coastal developments in close proximity to a fragile area like Cabo Pulmo National Park is simply a bad idea and not in line with Mexico’s climate adaptation goals. Mexico has just released a new climate change strategy and one of the plan’s eight axes is to “foster adaptability of ecosystems to the effects of climate change”. In the case of critically important coral reefs like Cabo Pulmo, one way to do this will be to ensure that any future development in Baja’s East Cape region is low-impact and in line with protecting the park and the well-being of the community that has worked for eighteen years to preserve the reef.
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Rejecting a $20.6-billion oilsands mine in northern Alberta would tell international investors that Canada’s regulatory system is “arbitrary,” Premier Jason Kenney said in a letter posted on Twitter to the prime minister on Monday.
In a four-page missive to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau written on Feb. 5 and signed off with a hand-written postscript, Kenney said a federal cabinet rejection of the Teck Frontier mine project would send a message that “even the best evidence can be trumped by narrow politics,” Kenney said in the letter.
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As Kenney revealed details of his letter urging for approval of Frontier, cabinet ministers visiting Alberta said on Monday they were in “solution mode” for the economic “angst” in the country’s west.
The Alberta government is anxious for the project to move ahead, as it could generate a total of $55 billion in royalties and create 2,500 permanent jobs.


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