2004-09-27
Loreena McKennitt - Canadian new-age musician and Shakespearean actress living in Stratford Ontario - largest selling Canadian label.
2004-09-17
Eclipse Web Tools Platform Project Development IBM has open-sourced the basic web site editing capabilities of WebSphere Studio Site Developer, for use with Eclipse Release 3.0 SDK, EMF 2.0.0 SDK, GEF 3.0.0 SDK, JEM SDK Jave Edit Model SDK (shared with VE), XSD 2.0.0 SDK, 1.4.2 JRE.
2004-09-14
How long will it be safe to book tickets on US Airways?
Analyst Ray Neidl of Calyon Securities says that the carrier has to get new labor agreements with its workers within three to six months or it will not be able to emerge from bankruptcy protection. At that point, the company would likely liquidate, which would affect service.
Liquidation threat means tickets should be bought with credit cards and miles should be protected: Those US Air customers with large balances of miles in their frequent flyer accounts might want to take steps to protect themselves long term, said Randy Petersen, editor and president of Insider Flyer, an independent publication for members of frequent flyer clubs. Petersen said it's possible to transfer US Air miles to some of its partners' frequent flyer clubs. But there is a significant penalty for doing so, and he said it's probably too soon to make such a drastic move.
Instead, he suggests that people with large balances book a trip nine to 11 months out on a US Air partner carrier such as United, Lufthansa, Air Canada or other members of the Star Alliance. "If US Airways survives, as that date gets closer, you can pay your $40 and put the miles back in your US Airways account," said Petersen. "If they don't make it, you've got something you can use that far out. It might be better than having nothing at all."
Analyst Ray Neidl of Calyon Securities says that the carrier has to get new labor agreements with its workers within three to six months or it will not be able to emerge from bankruptcy protection. At that point, the company would likely liquidate, which would affect service.
Liquidation threat means tickets should be bought with credit cards and miles should be protected: Those US Air customers with large balances of miles in their frequent flyer accounts might want to take steps to protect themselves long term, said Randy Petersen, editor and president of Insider Flyer, an independent publication for members of frequent flyer clubs. Petersen said it's possible to transfer US Air miles to some of its partners' frequent flyer clubs. But there is a significant penalty for doing so, and he said it's probably too soon to make such a drastic move.
Instead, he suggests that people with large balances book a trip nine to 11 months out on a US Air partner carrier such as United, Lufthansa, Air Canada or other members of the Star Alliance. "If US Airways survives, as that date gets closer, you can pay your $40 and put the miles back in your US Airways account," said Petersen. "If they don't make it, you've got something you can use that far out. It might be better than having nothing at all."
2004-09-11
Quiz bowls - finding questions and equipment. We're getting ready for the Granite State Challenge here in New Hampshire, USA.
Google Directory - Society > Organizations > Student > Academic > Competitions > Quiz Bowl > Vendors
Google Search: buzzer lockout system
Triple Q Questions: "This 8 player Sho-Me Smart Light is great for schools and other customers for use during practice sessions, in-school & tournament competitions, even as a backup for other competitive events. This book contains 225 rounds of 11 questions each on all subject areas. The 'lightning' rounds are helpful in practice even if not used in competition in your area. This book contains 6,000 different questions from Varsity Colossal Book #1. Grades 10 - 12. "
Low cost game show buzzer solution: "On ebay, you can often find the Quizzard game and the very similar game Sale of the Century, which appears to have the same buzzer system in it. (We just did a quick search at ebay and found 9 Quizzard units up for auction as of this writing.) For testing, we bought a used Quizzard for $17 (shipping included), which puts this low-cost buzzer system within almost any teacher or school budget."
Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit: "Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit" $15 to start a make-it-yourself.
PatricksPress: "A lockout system with combined switches, cables, and lights for only $395.00! Designed for 2 teams of 4, this sturdy system allows students to press or slap an elevated buzzer attached to the light. The COMBO QUIK PRO has the same internal circuitry and warranty as the DELUXE QUIK PRO and can be set up in less than 60 seconds. The COMBO model includes console, timer, combo cables, and carrying case."
BuzzerSystems.com - Premium Quiz Bowl Buzzer Lockout Systems: "$399 for 2 teams of 5 players"
Game Show Buzzer Lockout Systems Ideas and Resources
JEM Designs: Buzzer Set Sales Page Looks like these are made to order, with a lead time of several weeks.
Resources for Academic Coaches*
Google Directory - Society > Organizations > Student > Academic > Competitions > Quiz Bowl > Vendors
Google Search: buzzer lockout system
Triple Q Questions: "This 8 player Sho-Me Smart Light is great for schools and other customers for use during practice sessions, in-school & tournament competitions, even as a backup for other competitive events. This book contains 225 rounds of 11 questions each on all subject areas. The 'lightning' rounds are helpful in practice even if not used in competition in your area. This book contains 6,000 different questions from Varsity Colossal Book #1. Grades 10 - 12. "
Low cost game show buzzer solution: "On ebay, you can often find the Quizzard game and the very similar game Sale of the Century, which appears to have the same buzzer system in it. (We just did a quick search at ebay and found 9 Quizzard units up for auction as of this writing.) For testing, we bought a used Quizzard for $17 (shipping included), which puts this low-cost buzzer system within almost any teacher or school budget."
Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit: "Game Show / Quiz Buzzer Circuit" $15 to start a make-it-yourself.
PatricksPress: "A lockout system with combined switches, cables, and lights for only $395.00! Designed for 2 teams of 4, this sturdy system allows students to press or slap an elevated buzzer attached to the light. The COMBO QUIK PRO has the same internal circuitry and warranty as the DELUXE QUIK PRO and can be set up in less than 60 seconds. The COMBO model includes console, timer, combo cables, and carrying case."
BuzzerSystems.com - Premium Quiz Bowl Buzzer Lockout Systems: "$399 for 2 teams of 5 players"
Game Show Buzzer Lockout Systems Ideas and Resources
JEM Designs: Buzzer Set Sales Page Looks like these are made to order, with a lead time of several weeks.
Resources for Academic Coaches*
UNO - Up North Orienteers: "Sat/Sun Sept 11-12, 2004 Pawtuckaway Camping Weekend, Nottingham, NH" String, White, Yellow, Orange, Green, Red, Blue and the famous Saturday night “Vampire-O”; plus Canoe-O and The 8th Annual Couple’s Cup challenge.
