The Coasters are a Rhythm and Blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood," their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo wop legacy through the 1960s.

The Coasters' forerunners were The Robins, a Los Angeles based rhythm and blues group, which included Bobby Nunn and Carl Gardner in us. The original Coasters' members, formed in October 1955, were Carl Gardner, Billy Guy, Bobby Nunn, Leon Hughes (who was substituted for by Young Jessie on a couple of their early Los Angeles recordings), and guitarist Adolph Jacobs. Jacobs left the group in 1959.

The songwriting team Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller had started Spark Records, and in 1955 produced "Smokey Joe's Cafe" for The Robins (their 5th single with Leiber-Stoller). The record was popular enough that Atlantic Records offered Leiber and Stoller an independent production contract to produce The Robins for the Atlantic label. Only two of The Robins -- Gardner and Nunn -- were willing to make the move to Atlantic, recording their first songs in the same studio as The Robins had done (Master Recorders). In late 1957 the group moved to New York and replaced Nunn and Hughes with Cornelius Gunter and Will "Dub" Jones. The new quartet was from then on stationed in New York (although all had Los Angeles roots). The Coasters' association with Leiber and Stoller was an immediate success. Together they created a string of good-humored "storytelling" hits that are some of the most entertaining from the original era of rock and roll. Their first single, "Down in Mexico", was an RB hit in 1956 and appears (in a re-recording from the early 1970s - still with Gardner singing the lead) on the soundtrack of Quentin Tarantino's Death Proof. The following year, The Coasters crossed over to the national charts in a big way with the double-sided "Young Blood"/"Searchin'". Searchin was the group's first U. S. Top 10 hit, and topped the RB charts for 13 weeks, becoming the biggest RB single of 1957 (all these were recorded in Los Angeles). "Yakety Yak" (recorded in New York), featuring King Curtis on tenor saxophone, included the famous lineup of Gardner, Guy, Jones and Gunter, became the act's only national #1 single, and also topped the RB chart. The next single, "Charlie Brown", reached #2 on both charts. This was followed by "Along Came Jones", "Poison Ivy" (#1 for a month on the RB chart), and "Little Egypt (Ying-Yang)". Changing popular tastes, and a couple of line-up changes, contributed to a lack of hits in the 1960s. During this time, Billy Guy was also working on solo projects, so New York singer Vernon Harrell was brought in to replace Guy for stage performances. Later members included Earl "Speedo" Carroll (lead of The Cadillacs), Ronnie Bright (the bass voice on Johnny Cymbal's "Mr. Bass Man"), Jimmy Norman, and guitarist Thomas "Curly" Palmer. The Coasters signed with Columbia Records's Date label in 1966, but were never able to regain their former fame. The Coasters had a minor chart entry with "Love Potion No. 9" in 1971. In Britain, a 1994 Volkswagen TV advertisement used the group's "Sorry But I'm Gonna Have To Pass" track, which led to a minor chart placement in that country. The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987, crediting the members of the 1958-era configuration. The Coasters also joined the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 1999. Several groups used the name in the 1970s, touring throughout the country, though Carl Gardner, one of the original Coasters, held the legal rights to it. Gardner continued to tour with the Coasters and has made many attempts to stop bogus groups with no connection to the original group from using the name. In late 2005 Carl's son Carl Gardner, Jr. took over as lead with the group, when his father retired. The Coasters of 2008. Carl Gardner Jr, Ronnie Bright, Alvin Morse, J. W. Lance, and Thomas Palmer (gtr), with Gardner Sr as coach. [1] As of 2007, all of the other original group members, except Leon Hughes, have either died or retired. Some of the former members suffered tragic ends. Saxophonist and "fifth Coaster" King Curtis was stabbed to death by two junkies outside his apartment building in 1971. Cornelius Gunter was shot to death while sitting in a Las Vegas parking garage in 1990. Nate Wilson, a member of one of Gunter's offshoot Coasters groups, was shot and his body dismembered in 1980.

Former manager Patrick Cavanaugh was convicted of the murder after Wilson threatened to notify authorities of Cavanaugh's intent to buy furniture with stolen checks. While Cavanaugh was convicted of the murder and given the death sentence in 1984, his sentence was commuted to life in prison. He died in 2006, in Nevada's Ely State Prison. Cavanaugh was 60. [2] The Coasters continue to appear regularly on "oldies" shows and PBS specials as old favorites and are available for bookings.

The Hits list below is from Joel Whitburn's Top RB Singles and from the Pop positions published in Bill Millar's book "The Coasters" (1975). In late June, 2007 Carl Gardner's autobiography "Carl Gardner. Yakety Yak I Fought Back - My Life with The Coasters" was published at AuthorHouse. On August 28, 2007 the Coasters' Leiber-Stoller produced recordings for Date/King us. was released on a Varèse Vintage (Varèse Sarabande) CD, titled "Down Home" (302 066 844 2) - and on December 12, 2007 the complete Atco recordings us. were released on a Rhino Handmade 4CD-set, titled "There's A Riot Goin' On. THE COASTERS ON ATCO" (Rhino RHM2 7740).

The Coasters' repertoire had a significant impact on '60s and '70s rock artists. For example, Leon Russell performed "Young Blood" at the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, imitating the group's arrangement of the song with four different solo voices. Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen recorded The Robins' "Riot in Cell Block No. 9," while The Beach Boys recorded a 1971 version with revised lyrics by that group's vocalist Mike Love, titled "Student Demonstration Time." The novelty singer Ray Stevens reached No. 27 on the U. S. pop singles chart with a 1969 remake of "Along Came Jones." Elvis Presley included "Little Egypt" in the soundtrack for his 1964 film Roustabout. The Rolling Stones included "Down Home Girl" as an album track on their 1965 U. S. album Right Now. The Monkees reached No. 10 on the Cashbox singles chart with a remake of "D. W. Washburn." Several Coasters songs were part of The Beatles' repertoire before the British rock group began its recording career. George Harrison is among the singers on the above-mentioned Leon Russell live recording. The Grateful Dead similarly performed several Coasters songs in its early days, although this was influenced by a weekend in 1965 in which it (while still called The Warlocks) served as pickup band for The Coasters at a lounge in Belmont, CA. When The Beach Boys and Grateful Dead joined on stage to perform a brief set at New York City's Filmore East, they performed "Searchin'" and "Riot in Cell Block No. 9." Numerous groups have recorded "Poison Ivy." The Coasters' hits also comprised a major portion of the song score for the 1994 musical revue Smokey Joe's Cafe, a retrospective of Leiber Stoller songs that received one Grammy Award and seven Tony Award nominations following its 1995 Broadway debut. Their song "Baby, That's Rock and Roll" has served as the main title for a biography/songbook of Leiber Stoller songs and a Bravo television documentary on the songwriters. In addition, Coasters songs and the Coasters themselves have been referred to by later popular musicians. Frank Zappa referenced the group in the lyrics of the song "Status Back Baby" on his second album, Absolutely Free. Sly Stone titled a No. 1 hit 1971 album by his group Sly the Family Stone after the tag line from "Riot in Cell Block No. 9". There's a Riot Goin' On. The folksinger David Bromberg quoted from "Little Egypt" in his 1972 song "Sharon."

(all of the above later issued on EP, LP and CD compilations as The Coasters). The Coasters (all "true"/legal Coasters singles are listed) (Carl Gardner, Bobby Nunn, Billy Guy, Leon Hughes) leads. CG-Gardner. BN-Nunn. BG-Guy (Los Angeles, Chicago*, New York**)

2007 - There's A Riot Goin' On. The Coasters On Atco (4CD-set) - Rhino Handmade RHM2 7740 (the complete Atco recordings, 113 tracks. several stereo masters)

1973 The Coasters - 16 Greatest Hits (featuring 10 re-recordings with CG and JN, leads ca 73) - Trip LP TOP 16-7

Further reading and references. "Carl Gardner - Yakety Yak I Fought Back - My Life With The Coasters" (by Veta Gardner, AuthorHouse 2007, ISBN us. ). "The Coasters" (by Bill Millar, Star Books 1974, ISBN us. ).

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Carl Gardner (vocals. April 29, 1928), Cornell Gunter (vocals. born November 14, 1938, died February 27, 1990), Billy Guy (vocals. born June 20, 1936, died November 5, 2002), Will “Dub” Jones (vocals. born May 14, 1928, died January 16, 2000) From 1956 to 1961, the Coasters released a string of classic singles that reflected the life of the American teenager with keen wit and hot, rocking harmonies. Invariably those songs were written, produced and arranged by the duo of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The union of a black vocal group with two Jewish songwriters was one of the most propitious in rock history. Leiber and Stoller’s witty, street-smart “playlets” were sung with sly, clowning humor by the Coasters and accompanied by the hot, honking “yakety sax” of King Curtis. The Coasters’ parlayed their RB roots into rock and roll hits by delivering Leiber and Stoller’s serio-comic tunes in an uptempo doo-wop style. Beneath the humor the songs often made incisive points about American culture for those willing to dig a little deeper. Leiber has described the Coasters’ style as “a white kid’s view of a black person’s conception of white society.” In fact, their success showed how thin was the line between rhythm blues and rock and roll in the Fifties. “Our songs…were RB hits that white kids were attracted to,” Leiber said in a 1992 interview. “And if people bought it, it became rock and roll.” The Coasters placed fourteen songs on the RB charts, eight of which crossed over to the pop Top Forty. From 1957 to 1959 the Coasters unleashed a half dozen singles that dominated the charts in one of the most formidable runs of the rock and roll era. “Searchin’ (#1 RB, #3 pop), “Young Blood” (#2 RB, #8 pop), “Yakety Yak” (#1 RB, #1 pop), “Charlie Brown” (#2 RB, #2 pop), “Along Came Jones” (#14 RB, #9 pop) and “Poison Ivy” (#1 RB, #1 pop). Leiber and Stoller remarked that the Coasters “were fun to work with, they were fun to be with. They were a great bunch of clowns and they made our songs sing.” It was such a potent combination of writing and performing talent that beyond the Coasters’ well-known hits lies a wealth of lesser known but equally fascinating treasures, such as “That Is Rock and Roll,” “Shopping for Clothes,” “Run Red Run,” “What About Us” and “Idol with the Golden Head.” The roots of the Coasters date back to 1949 with the formation of the Robins, a black vocal group, in Los Angeles. In their early years they were affiliated with producer Johnny Otis and recorded for Savoy Records. In 1951 they cut a song by Leiber and Stoller entitled “That’s What the Good Book Says.” In 1954 the Robins signed to Leiber and Stollers label, Spark Records, where they cut some notable RB sides. These include such early examples of the duos narrative style as Riot in Cell Block #9, “Framed” and “Smokey Joes Cafe.” In 1955 Atlantic Records offered Leiber and Stoller an independent production deal with their Atco subsidiary, which meant a move from the West Coast to the East Coast. The Robins came to Atco as part of the package, but the move divided the group. Bass singer Bobby Nunn and tenor Carl Gardner headed to New York City, were they recruited tenor Leon Hughes and baritone Billy Guy and rechristened themselves the Coasters - a sly reference to their coast-to-coast relocation. The group’s classic lineup solidified with the addition of tenor Cornell Gunter and bass Will Dub Jones (a former member of the Cadets and the Jacks), who replaced Hughes and Nunn, respectively. In 1957, the Coasters topped the RB charts and made the pop Top Ten with their double-sided single Searchin and Young Blood. Over the next two years, the Coasters released a series of hit singles filled with instantly adaptable slang and timeless humor. “Yakety Yak” comically addressed the generation gap long before that term was coined, while “Charlie Brown” was a character study of a class clown that featured Will “Dub” Jones’ unforgettable line. “Why’s everybody always pickin’ on me?” By the end of the decade, they’d carved out a legacy for themselves as purveyors of riotously funny rock and roll records with a solid RB underpinning. The Coasters were also popular in England, where the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and other British Invasion bands covered their songs. Ironically, it was the rise of the British Invasion that spelled commercial decline for such Fifties icons as the Coasters. Leiber and Stoller left Atlantic in 1964 to found their own label, Red Bird, while the Coasters continued to record for Atco through 1966. The two parties reunited in 1967 when the Coasters signed with Columbia Records’ Date subsidiary. The Coasters and Leiber and Stoller last worked together in 1973. Over the ensuing decades, various Coasters lineups continued to work the oldies circuit.

April 29th, 1928. Carl Gardner of the Coasters is born in Tyler, Texas. May 14, 1928. Will “Dub” Jones of the Coasters is born in Shreveport, Louisiana. June 20, 1936. Billy Guy of the Coasters is born in Itasca, Texas. November 14, 1938. Cornell Gunter of the Coasters is born in Los Angeles. October 1955. Carl Gardner and Bobby Nunn of the Robins team up with Leon Hughes and Billy Guy to form the Coasters. February 1956. The Coasters release their first single, “Down in Mexico,” which is a #8 RB hit. June 3, 1957. “Searchin, by the Coasters, tops the RB chart for the first of thirteen weeks, while its equally worthy flip side, “Young Blood” goes to #2. June 23, 1958. “Yakety Yak,” by the Coasters, tops the singles charts for the first of seven weeks. March 9, 1959. “Charlie Brown,” by the Coasters, reaches #2 on the pop and RB charts. August 1959. “Poison Ivy,” by the Coasters, is released. It will top the RB chart for four weeks and reach #7 on the pop chart. June 1961. The Coasters last big hit, “Little Egypt” (#16 RB, #23 pop) is released. April 1980. Nathaniel “Buster” Wilson, a later member of the Coasters, disappears from Las Vegas. His dismembered body is later discovered in California. November 5, 1986. Bobby Nunn, an early member of the Coasters, dies of a heart attack. January 21, 1987. The Coasters are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the second annual induction dinner. Lester Sill is their presenter. May 14, 1988. The reunited Coasters perform at Atlantic Records’ fortieth birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York. February 27, 1990. Cornell Gunter of the Coasters is shot to death in Las Vegas. December 1992. Rhino Records releases 50 Coastin’ Classics, the definitive Coasters retrospective. March 2, 1994. The Coasters are presented with the Pioneer Award at the fifth annual Rhythm and Blues Foundation Awards in New York. January 16, 2000. Will “Dub” Jones of the Coasters dies in Long Beach, California. November 5, 2002. Billy Guy of the Coasters dies of natural causes in Las Vegas.

50 Coasting Classics The Coasters. Rhino Records, 1992. (Note. The booklet accompanying this two-CD retrospective contains biographical and discographical information.) The Coasters/strong> Bill Millar. London. W. H. Allen and Co., 1974.

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I was pretty excited to ride Fahrenheit. After following months of construction and Hersheyparks fun teasers before the announcement, my anticipation level was pretty high. Fahrenheit begins with a large right turn into the vertical lift. The lift features two chains to pull each train to the top. After facing skyward, you eventually crest the lift and are plunging back to the Earth at 97 degrees. In the back rows, this is the highlight of the entire coaster. The drop throws you into the harness, giving you some amazing airtime. The first inversion is the norweigan loop. The norwegian loop is basically a straight diving loop followed by an immediate immelman, pulling out in the same direction you entered the inversion. Its not very disorienting but it does provide a unique sensation. A wide cobra roll and double corkscrew follow the norwegian loop. both are very uneventful. A quick, sharp right turn after all the inversions provides some decent positive Gs. The next element is an ejector airtime filled bunny hop, the 2nd best part of the ride. The coaster completes another quick turn followed by a smaller bunny hop into the brake run. Fahrenheit is a very short coaster that doesnt pack any sort of punch that smaller looping coasters

I always try and get down toBelmontpark every year or so to ride this coaster. It isnt the tallest or fastest, but it is always a lot of fun. Sometimes it tracks kinda rough. But last time I rode it was butter smooth. The coaster is also well taken care of -- the queue and station are always being kept clean. Irecommendit to anyone in the area.

Why do we love roller coasters? They are almost a perversion of the pleasure-pain principle. We are drawn to them even as they incite fear, get our hearts racing, turn our knuckles white and toss us around mercilessly. Then we get off and jump right back in line. Beginning in the early 1990s, roller coasters began their second Golden Age (the first was during the Jazz-Age 1920s when the wooden lattices dotted the U. S. landscape) and their numbers and variety show no signs of letting up. Why do we love roller coasters? Who knows? But, it seems, we can't get enough of them. (Guide's note. Roller coaster favorites are more or less subjective. In my case, my home base is New England, and I freely admit to a right-coast bias.) WOOD COASTERS Boulder Dash Lake Compounce, Bristol, CT Located anywhere else, this wonderful roller coaster would still be a top favorite. Great airtime, smooth ride, relentless speed from start to finish. You name it, the out-and-back Boulder Dash has it. The fact that it is built into the side of a mountain and careens around trees and boulders, however, pushes it to the top of the list. El Toro Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ Opened in 2006, the adrenaline-pumping, air-time-filled, smooth-as-silk El Toro is among the best wooden coasters on the planet--except I'm not sure it's correct to characterize it as a wooden coaster. (Its track is made from laser-cut, prefabricated, bonded, and laminated wood sections.) Whatever El Toro is (or is not), there's no denying that it is an incredible achievement and a joyful rush to ride. Raven Holiday World, Santa Claus, IN The roller coaster that proves the adage, size isn't everything, Raven packs delerious airtime and out-of-control speed into its 90-second ride. GhostRider Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA Another creation from Custom Coasters, Inc., the folks that built Boulder Dash. These people really knew how to deliver new-age wood coasters (The company went out of business in 2002). Most of their monsters seem to defy the laws of physics and somehow override the effects of friction to keep the roller coaster trains screaming until the brake run before the station. GhostRider is no exception. Cyclone Astroland at Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY Sure, there may be better roller coasters. It's not the smoothest ride (one fan I know likened the first drop to riding down the rungs of an 85-foot ladder). But this classic is one of the originals and holds a special place in the hearts of fans. The Cyclone is nostalgic, yet surprisingly vital, after all these years. STEEL COASTERS Superman. Ride of Steel Six Flags New England, Agawam, MA Speed, airtime, G-forces. This hypercoaster gives riders the perfect combination of everything a great roller coaster should have and never stops giving it from the moment of the first terrifying drop until it returns to the station. An instant classic. Apollo's Chariot Busch Gardens Europe, Williamsburg, VA There's only one word to describe the steel hypercoaster, Apollo's Chariot. smooth. And exhilarating. And one of the best coasters anywhere. (OK, that's way more than one word. So sue me.) But the operative word is smooth. The Incredible Hulk Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando, FL Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando, FL A launched roller coaster unlike any other. It must be ridden to be believed. Tie. SheiKra Busch Gardens Africa, Tampa, FL Griffon Busch Gardens Europe, Williamsburg, VA Busch Gardens Tampa introduced North America's first diving coaster, SheiKra. A couple of years later, Busch Gardens Williamsburg introduced the essentially similar Griffon, but improved on the concept by making the coaster's cars floorless. Busch Gardens Tampa then modified its cars to make them floorless also. The two parks now boast two of the most unique and wild coasters on the planet. Nitro Six Flags Great Adventure, Jackson, NJ Another hypercoaster from the ride wizards at Bolliger Mabillard (also known as BM), Nitro is incredibly smooth and pops with huge airtime. Not quite as smooth or as near to coaster perfection as a similar BM creation, Apollo's Chariot at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, but close.

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How fast must a roller coaster travel to safely make it though loops and over hills? Here, you can choose how high up some steep downhill slope you want a roller coaster to start. The higher up you start the roller coaster, the more speed it can obtain as it rolls down. The goal is to choose the right starting height so that the roller coaster will safely make it to the very end of the track. Click here to ride two other 'coasters, just for the fun of it.

An American classic! The Blue Streak roller coaster at Cedar Point has withstood the test of time for more than 41 years. A traditional out-and-back coaster with lots of airtime, the Blue Streak is a must-ride for any hard-core thrill-seeker.

Riders experience a runaway mine train when they step aboard the Cedar Creek Mine Ride. This rustic-themed roller coaster hurls passengers toward a lagoon and twists them through sharp spiral turns.

You go upside down how many times?!? The Corkscrew was the first scream machine to span a midway and the world's first triple-looping coaster. After a ride on the twisted track of Corkscrew, riders get off wondering which way is up!

Passengers are transformed into futuristic astronauts when they enter Disaster Transport, a roller coaster space adventure.

Misty lagoons, towering treetops and a dizzying pretzel-knot finale provide the excitement on the swaying and banking Iron Dragon roller coaster.

Looming in the shadows of Cedar Point's twin-tracked racing roller coaster, Gemini, is its younger sibling, the Jr. Gemini. With a top speed of 6 mph, this scream machine is a perfect starter coaster for young thrill-seekers.

Voted the "Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World," this towering steel superstructure has one of the tallest hills (205 feet) and fastest rides (72 mph) anywhere on the planet!

Mean Streak is one of the tallest, fastest and steepest wooden roller coasters in the world. At 161 feet tall with speeds of 65 mph, this wooden wonder is a true white-knuckler with high curves, steep drops and relentless speed.

Standing a breathtaking 310 feet into the air, this "giga-coaster" will take thrill-seekers on an incredible 92-mph journey along 6,595 feet of track that winds its way through the center of the park, crosses a lagoon and dives onto an island.

An inverted roller coaster, Raptor has seats similar to ski lift chairs, suspended below its inverted track. Riders see nothing but the sky and track above them, and nothing but their dangling feet below - just a few feet above the ground! Raptor passengers also tumble head over heels six times!

Thrill-seekers. this ones for you! Cedar Point amazed scream-machine buffs the world over when the amusement park/resort debuted the tallest and fastest roller coaster on Earth for its 2003 season.

Its a roller coaster with a twist! Wicked Twister is the tallest and fastest double-twisting impulse roller coaster in the world. This 215-foot-tall, 72-mph steel stunner is Cedar Points 15th scream machine. Wicked Twister is located on the beach side of the park, near the Giant Wheel.

Individual four-person compact cars create a sensation unlike any other coaster as they accentuate the sensations of dropping, banking and acceleration.

This winding steel coaster reaches speeds of more than 25 mph as it speeds through a tangled course. It is a "must" for young riders who have a big appetite for fun.

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Check out these great drink coasters, based on those ubiquitous iPhone menu icons. Created by the guys over at Brazils Meninos design (the same guys who make these awesome hard drives), these icon coasters are a great gift for any iPhone addict. All your favorite applications are there, from Maps to Calculator, from iPod to Settings. Ah, Settings. Each coaster measures 85mm square (about 3.34) and is made from sturdy MDF plywood, then wrapped with a premium vinyl decal and durable varnish to protect the design. A thin rubber layer on the bottom keeps the coasters from slipping around. Sets of 16 coasters retail for $60 USD over at the Meninos online shop. Personally, Im looking forward to when they open up the Coaster App Store.

I just wish neat stuff like this werent so pricy. I cant see myself ever paying $60 for a set of coasters. I dont know if someone like Steve Jobs would even be able to justify such a high price for such a product maybe for the office where they meet with partners and board members, but these are just too expensive to use as coasters at home. Especially when you see how I treat coasters at home I put drinks on them.

Discover the history of the world's most popular thrill ride, the Roller Coaster. Explore this series of articles on Roller Coaster History to learn about the origin and development of this legendary amusement park scream machine.

Begin your ride through roller coaster history with an introduction from historian, Adam Sandy. Start Here >

The Beginning The origin, it begins with a simple slide. Early Years in America The first American Roller Coaster is born.

Roaring Twenties The popularity boom of the Roller Coaster and the sudden building craze. Coney Island History Sodom by the sea at America's most famous amusement parks. Depression and World War The dark days arrive for the Roller Coaster.

Sixties Amusement Parks The demise of the classic amusement park and the birth of a new breed, the theme park. Sixties Wooden Coasters The calm before the building storm begins again. Theme Park Building Boom John Allen and Kings Island make for a winning combination. Late Seventies The start of the modern Looping Roller Coaster.

Enter the Eighties Wood was put aside for more variety in steel with the debut of stand up and suspended coasters. Late Eighties Final years of the decade dominated with Roller Coasters from Anton Schwarzkopf and Arrow.

Nineties Steel Coasters Part 1 Nineties Steel Coasters Part 2 Nineties Steel Coasters Part 3 Bigger and better Roller Coasters arrive as designers now attempt to push the limits in size and designs. Nineties Wooden Coasters New wooden legends in the making.

Learn about the people who influenced the design and innovation of the Roller Coaster. Harry G. Traver A Legend. this designer is best known for his triplets of terror. Walt Disney The inventor and innovator of today's modern Theme Park. Noteworthy Designers Philadelpia Toboggan Company National Amusement Devices Prior & Church Family Designers Charles Looff Erwin and Edward Vettel John Perce

The Drop Subject. Algebra Topics. Expressions and Equations Grades. 6 - 12 Air Coasters Subject. Algebra Topics. Coordinate Systems. Patterns, Relations and Functions Grades. 6 - 12 Polynomial Roller Coasters Subject. Algebra Topics. Polynomial Equations and Functions Grades. 9 - 12

Your project involves the analysis of the physics of a variety of amusement park rides, particularly roller coaster rides. You will identify and explore a number of variables which would affect the motion of passengers on such rides.

Describe the motion of a roller coaster car and its occupants in terms of concepts such as speed, acceleration (both linear and centripetal), net forces, normal forces, friction forces, momentum, and energy (KE, PE, TME). this description should be both mathematical and conceptual.

Utilize computer programs (e. g., Interactive Physics, the RollerCoaster HyperCard stack, and the Apple II Amusement Park Physics program) in order to analyze the idealized motion of a variety of amusement park rides.

Utilize available materials (e. g., wires and washers, hot wheels equipment, metal track and accompanying ball, phonographic turntable, etc.) to construct a model of an amusement park ride (coaster ride, pendulum ride, flume ride, spin ride, tilting ride, etc.) and use it to make measurements and to experiment with a number of variables which effect the motion of passengers on amusement park rides.

Equipment (Macintosh, Apple II, Interactive Physics software, Amusement Park Physics program, Coaster HyperCard stack, measuring devices, Roller Coaster Thrills in 3-D video, Nova Roller Coasters video, etc.) and space to work on the project and storage for your items.

The production of a single word-processed lab report which includes a purpose, bibliography, literature survey, experimental procedure, experimental data, graphs, charts, a discussion of results, and a discussion of the variables affecting the motion of occupants on an amusement park rides (including coaster rides).

The Coasters comic vocals plus the writing and production of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller resulted in a string of wisecracking hits in the late fifties. they were among the first black singing groups to cross over and to be considered rock and roll. In Oakland, California in 1945 two brothers William and Ray Richards, with a friend, Ty Terell formed a trio. A year later they traveled to Los Angeles where they hoped to make it into the music business, Their main influence was secular music, rather then the rhythm and blues artists who had direct religious backgrounds. Originally called the A Sharp Trio they had trouble finding work. They soon began hanging out at the Barrelhouse Club, a Watts hangout for aspiring young RB artists, owned by Johnny Otis. Otis took an interest in them and set a date for a recording session. Bobby Nunn on bass was added and the group became the Four Bluebirds.. The Richard brothers sang baritone and Terell lead tenor. At the session they cut My Baby Done Told Me' b/w Courtroom Blues on Excelsior. The groups name changed once again to the Robins.

The Robins recorded for Aladdin and it's subsidiary, Score, in 1949. By this time they were a featured attraction with the Johnny Otis Show. In 1949 and 1950 they often backed Little Esther or Mel Walker on sessions produced by Otis for Savoy Records. The group began in Los Angeles in the late forties and were known as the Robins. In 1950 they had a number one hit with Double Crossing Blues featuring Little Esther Phillips. In 1953 they met Leiber and Stoller when they moved from Crown Records to RCA. In 1954 Robins followed Leiber and Stoller to Spark Records Richard Berry was borrowed from the Flairs to sing bass lead on the Robins first release for Spark Records Riot In Cell Block #9. While not a national hit it did sell 100,00 copies in Los Angeles and the Bay area. The Robins became the labels most successful act with Riot In Cell Block No. 9, Framed, The Hatchet Man and Smokey Jo's Cafe. In 1955 Atlantic bought the Robin's catalogue and contracted Leiber and Stoller as independent producers for other Atlantic acts. At that time the group split withCarl Gardner and Bobby Nunn staying with Leiber and Stoller and Billy Gunn, a comedic singer with unlimited vocal inflections and Leon Hughes were added. The new group was named the Coasters. Their first single Down In Mexico went top ten RB in 1956. The next single One Kiss Led To Another went nowhere. Next Searchin b\w Young Blood went #1 pop and #3 in 1957. The record quickly sold two million copies as deejays first played one side then the other. . However, there were people that didn't care for their clowning about sexual subjects. The next three singles barely sold. It wasn't the material or the delivery but, rather that they got caught in a backlash against rock and roll. Leiber and Stoller and the group moved to New York in 1957. Cornell Gunter, who had sung for the Flairs, replaced Jesse Obe. Bobby Nunn quit and was replaced by Will Dub Jones formerly with the Cadet Jacks in 1958 The next record to chart was Yakety Yak (#1, 1958) Yakety Yak was aimed at teenagers, talking to them about problems they actually experienced. Followed by Charlie Brown (#2, 1959), was written to appeal specifically to teenagers. The Coasters and Leiber and Stoller now had a proven formula. Along Came Jones (#9, 1959) dealt with America's preoccupation with Westerns and Poison Ivy (#7, 1959) preached the lesson of look but, don't touch. . By the end of the Fifties the Coasters were America's most popular black rock and roll group. The Coasters had four records make the top forty in 1960 and 1961 and continued to record for Atco until 1966. Their last record to chart was with a Leiber and Stoller re-produced Love Potion #9 in 1971. If I Had A Hammer was their last record released in 1976. Since then, Nunn, Gardner, and Hughes individually, and Guy and Jones together, at one time or another all led groups billed as the Coasters. In 1988 Gardner, Guy, Jones, and Gunter (with Tom Palmer) performed at Atlantic Records' 40th anniversary concert in New York City. Gunter was murdered in Las Vegas in 1990. Nunn died in 1986 of a heart attack. The Coasters were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987 Carl Gardner and the Coasters Claus' Coasters Page - Those Hoodlum Friends of Mine

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The Coasters were formed in Los Angeles, California in 1955 by Carl Gardner (tenor) and Bobby Nunn (bass) after the the split of doo wop group The Robins. Their collaberation with legendary songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller gave them a unique sound that was very humorous most of the time. Their first huge hit came with Young Blood and Searching. They also had success with hits such as Yakety Yak, Charlie Brown, and Little Egypt. Gardner was still touring with The Coasters as late as 2005, although he is the only surviving original member. Gardner is now semi-retired and has handed the reins over to his son Carl Jr.

Mexico--With this song- If you have ever been there you are there. The Coasters capture Mexico with this one. The Coasters Capure memories and feelings like no other with their music.Hi Dusty and Rose View Profile | Leave cncallen a shout

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Amazon. com Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller were attempting mini-radio plays in the writing and production work with the Coasters that provided all concerned with a string of hits that ran from 1955 into the early '60s. They added a few things to their memories of chestnuts like The Shadow Knows, however. the new R&B's stomp and swing, along with a subversive edge that made this kid stuff sound knowing to adults. As finely calibrated as anything to come out of the era's recording studios, sides like "Young Blood," "Searchin'," and "Along Came Jones" are definitely raucous, definitively hilarious. Inspirational verse, from "I'm a Hog for You". "One little piggy ate a pizza / One piggy ate potato chips / But this little piggy's comin' over your house / He's gonna nibble on your sweet lips." --Rickey Wright

Great comedy, like great music, depends on timing. The Coasters, here with a brief but smile-inspiring set of their greatest hits, used near perfect musical and comedy timing to create hit RB and pop spoofs which to many still define the 1950s goofy, innocent spirit. The Coasters used Carl Gardner's tragicomic high and Will "Dub" Jones' low voices to create sly tales of teen rebellion and frustration ("Yakety Yak," "Charlie Brown," "What About Us") pop culture commentary ("Along Came Jones," "Searchin" with its lists of classic detectives) and even salacious humor ("Little Egypt," "Young Blood," "Poison Ivy.") Kids still gravitate to these songs ("Yakety Yak" was used in a recent anti-litter campaign), which expressed their ennui and even cynicism in clever, humorous ways. In their song That Is Rock and Roll the Coasters even announce as much, saying, You say the music's for the birds and you can't understand the words.but honey if you did, you'd really blow your lid.Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller wrote, produced, and played on most of these hits, which also featured stellar sax work by the legendary King Curtis. Leiber and Stoller borrowed the sound and feel of early radio dramas for these hits, mentioning lifting the "Gangbusters" opening for "Riot in Cell Block #9"). Small wonder years decades later they'd form the highlights of "Smokey Joe's Café," a Broadway show named for their hit with the pre-Coasters Robins. Carl Gardner continued leading versions of the Coasters into the modern era, re-recording these songs on occasion live and in studio. Buy only Coasters CDs released on the Atlantic, Atco or, in this case, Rhino labels to be assured the original hits. Better still, seek these songs among the essential mid-80s, seven-volume "Atlantic Rhythm and Blues Collection" (now out of print) to enjoy them amid even more outstanding music of the era.

The very best of the Coasters My husband has played this CD everyday since he received it. Sometimes twice a day. It is excellent. We recommend it to anyone who enjoys the music of that era.

The coasters Excellent cd if you're looking for those "golden oldies" ! Great music for going to "classic car shows. Love it !!!!

Coasters Reign Yes, it's what it say's on the tin. The Coasters the very best of. Rhino took the trouble to list when all the tracks were recorded. rest of sleeve notes pretty good.

Fee Fee Fi Fi Fo Fo Fum I smell smoke in the auditorium. Years ago, Amazon sold a CD by the "Coasters". It was a fake ripoff, and disappeared shortly.

The Very Best of the Coasters. For me, "Cell Block #9" is the cut that cracks me up. Technically, it's not even a "Coasters" tune, I believe it was peopled with personnel from the group, however.

The Very Best of The Coasters by The Coasters is mainly Pop, quite Doo Wop, with hints of Classic RBDisagree? Cast your vote now! Share your knowledge and explore the rest of the music world at SoundUnwound. com

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Those Hoodlum Friends" - "The Clown Princes of Rock ´N´ Roll", The Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, 1987. They have appeared in 6 major movies and have amassed over 100 million record sales in their career. The foursome was created in October, 1955 from the nucleus of the Los Angeles, California based vocal sextet "the Robins". It was the young producing-composing team of Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller, who with manager-salesman, Lester Sill, persuaded Bobby Nunn and Carl Gardner, to leave that group and launch the Coasters. Attracted by the success of "Smokey Joe's Cafe" with Gardner on lead vocal, Atlantic Records signed an independent producer-composer contract with Leiber & Stoller. Two hand-chosen Californians, Billy Guy and Leon Hughes, completed the original Coasters line-up. They were contracted to Atlantic´s new subsidiary, Atco Records. Through the Coasters, Leiber-Stoller launched some of the most entertaining songs of the ´50s. The first Coasters´ recording was "Down In Mexico" on January 11, 1956. The record became a sleeper R&B hit - followed by the minor Pop hit, "One Kiss Led To Another". The group now hit the road for national promotion and produced R&B´s most famous double-sided smash in 1957. "Young Blood" (the original A-side) was an R&B Juke Box No. 1 hit, and a No. 2 hit on the R&B Disc Jockey chart, while the flip side, "Searchin´", which occupied the No. 1 spot on the R&B Best Seller chart for thirteen weeks, and lasted No. 1 on the R&B Disc Jockey chart for seven weeks. Both titles also became national Pop Top Ten hits, staying on the charts for half a year. After three less successful releases, the Coasters reformed and moved from the West Coast to New York. Bobby Nunn and Leon Hughes stayed in California, where Nunn later launched his own "The Coasters, Mark II". Nunn died of heart failure on November 5, 1986 in Los Angeles. His group, now led by Billy Richards Jr, continued to tour as "Billy Richards´ Coasters". Hughes also started his own Coasters tribute group - "The Original Coasters". Tenor, Cornell Gunter and bass, Will "Dub" Jones, replaced Hughes and Nunn, and in 1959, The Coasters rattled off a string of hits that included "Yakety Yak" (a No. 1 Pop hit in 1958), "Charlie Brown" and "Along Came Jones" (1959) and the double-sider "Poison Ivy" b/w "I´m A Hog For You". The classic Coasters had a fifth member in guitarist Adolph Jacobs from Oakland, California, who was succeeded by a Coasters´ employee, Sonny Forriest, on "What About Us", which was the last single of the highly successful year of 1959. The productions of the Coasters´ Atco recordings were far superior to any contemporary group efforts (using the best musicians available, especially King Curtis´ sax breaks) with the lyrics neatly deriding aspects of teenage and/or black ghetto life. The group also worked out hilarious stage routines and became the most professional act in late ´50s Rhythm & Blues and early ´60s International Pop. In 1960, the Coasters had a few more minor hits with "Wake Me, Shake Me" and "Shoppin´ For Clothes". In 1961 they hit with "Wait A Minute" (recorded in 1957). After the group´s last U. S. Pop Top 30 hit entry, "Little Egypt", Cornell Gunter left the group in June, 1961. He formed his own "Fabulous Coasters" a couple of years later. Gunter died in his car by a gun shot from an unknown person in Las Vegas on January 26, 1990. Leiber-Stoller had left Atco/Atlantic in 1963, and the hits quickly dried up, but the vocal quartet renewed their collaboration with the team in late 1966, recording for the CBS subsidiary Date Records. By this time however, doo-wap music was hopelessly out of style, and despite releasing several new records, The Coasters were unable to repeat their earlier success. The group continued to perform all over U. S. and toured Europe several times. They even made a brief come-back on the U. S. Hot 100 Chart in 1972, with a re-rendition of "Love Potion Number Nine". By the early ´80s, Carroll had left to reform his Cadillacs, and Guy and Jones sporadically acted with a special "World Famous Coasters" in California. In the late ´90s yet another fake Coasters, "Billy Guy´s Coasters", emerged on the scene, semi-coached by Billy Guy. In 1987 the Coasters, Gardner, Guy, Jones, and Gunter (the line-up that made the hits) were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - the first vocal group receiving that honour. Carl Gardner & The Coasters were - despite competition from bogus and off-spring Coasters groups - heavily engaged in live bookings during the late ´80s and the whole of the ´90s (even performing at the Carnegie Hall). All of the early members launched their off-shoot Coasters´ recording groups during later years. Billy Guy has issued records as Billy Guy & The Coasters, and there were Bobby Nunn´s Coasters, Mark II - later touring as Billy Richards´ (West) Coasters. Leon Hughes´ Original Coasters. Cornell Gunter´s Fabulous Coasters (acting with fake members as Cornell Gunter´s Coasters Inc). There also was Will Jones´ World Famous Coasters (which often featured Billy Guy, who later semi-coached Larry Marshak´s fake group, which toured as Cornell Gunter´s Coasters with Shirley Gunter as mentor). The true Coasters though, were led by Carl Gardner. The Coaster's Top Ten Hits 1957 YOUNG BLOOD - #8 1957 SEARCHING - #3 1957 POISON IVY - #7 1958 YAKETY YAK - #1 1959 CHARLIE BROWN - #2 1959 ALONG CAME JONES - #9

Inspired by this comic The thoughtful looks. The apparent midgame. The hand on the chin. It's perfect. Clockwise from top left. Andrew Burke, Chris Ranker, Ryan DowlingSoka, and Chance Brown. Jared Meadows and Renea Campbell at King's Dominion. Devon Colligan losing to Walter Hickey, taken on Nitro at Six Flags in NJ. Ashley, Maureen, Greg, and Kunal play checkers. Jordan Stosky (right, looking at the board) and his friend Lucas travel from Canada to Florida to play chess on the Revenge of the Mummy coaster. That's Nate Jellis on the Loch Ness monster at Busch Gardens, Virginia. They had trouble sneaking the board and pieces on the coaster, and had to tape them on as they were going up. The souvenier photo didn't work out but they snapped this shot with a camera smuggled on-board. I've ridden that coaster, and I'm amazed they held on to the board. Captain Phillip Sprincin. That's right, a fucking helicopter.

This week I'm changing the Daily Style section up a little bit, want to try something new, and occasionally I'm going to post collections of good-looking things I've found while looking for design inspiration. Today I focus on coasters, a home decor staple that can add a certain graphic punch to a coffee table. Plus, I'm obsessive about preventing cup stains on my furniture, so I'm always looking for new ones. 1. Quilted Fabric Coaster Set of 4 Pinky Pig Etsy Shop $10 2. Novelty Easter Rabbit Coasters UncommonEnvelope Etsy Shop $12 3. Stainless Steel Coasters Set of 4 Amazon $17.74 4. Modern Disc Coasters Chiasso $68 5. Eames Chair Coasters MoMA Store $20 6. Wooden Coasters Set of 4 Target $9.09 7. Blue Deco Ceramic Coasters Set of 4 LMNOProducts Etsy Shop $12.00 8. How Do You Drink Your Beverage Coasters EllePdesigns Etsy Shop $15.50 9. Sewing Pattern Circle Coasters Liesl Made Etsy Shop $5.00 10. Patchwork Coaster Set jennadesigns Etsy Shop $12.00

The following is an article by David Sandborg. It originally appeared on Jim Serio's "World of Coasters" (WoC) website. Thanks to both David and Jim for allowing it to be reproduced here.

Special thanks to Richard Bonner of The Coaster Enthusiasts of Canada for his comments on my original draft.

Roller coasters are governed by and illustrate some of the most fundamental principles of physics. Almost 400 years ago, Galileo already knew many of the basic physical principles that underlie today's roller coasters. In particular, his "Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences" (1638) contains discussions of free fall and descent along inclined planes. A roller coaster train going down a hill represents, in a sense, merely a complex case of a body descending an inclined plane. Newton developed the rest of the fundamental physics needed to understand roller coasters, by giving an improved understanding of forces. The first two of Newton's Laws in his "Principia" (1687) relate force and acceleration, which are key concepts in roller coaster physics. Newton was also one of the developers of the calculus, essential to analyzing falling bodies constrained on more complex paths than inclined planes. One physical concept useful to understanding the dynamics of roller coasters (though not essential, in the sense that one could perform all the calculations without it) is the concept of energy, which was developed by many physicists of the 19th century, though its roots extend to earlier physics. Albert Einstein, in "The Evolution of Physics", used a roller coaster as an example of energy conversion in a system. Finally, though the operation of roller coasters can be fully understood without any reference to the Theory of Relativity, coasters provide an illustration of Einstein's Principle of Equivalence, which underlies the General Theory of Relativity. A roller coaster rider is in an accelerated reference frame, which by the Principle of Equivalence, is physically equivalent to a gravitational field. This is why we measure the forces exerted by coasters in units of G's, where 1 G represents the force the rider experiences while sitting stationary in the earth's gravitational field. As the acceleration on the rider changes, the G forces will change as well.

Fundamentally, a roller coaster is a very simple machine. The train is carried up to the top of the lift hill by the lift motor, and is from then on "powered" by gravity until it returns to the station (for the sake of simplicity, I will ignore unusual cases such as shuttle loops). This process is most easily thought of in terms of energy. There are many forms of energy, but for the roller coaster, two types are crucial. potential and kinetic. Kinetic energy is the easier of the two to understand--it is simply energy of motion. The faster a body moves, the more kinetic energy it has. Potential energy is more difficult to grasp. It can be thought of as stored energy. Consider when you lift a heavy object. To do this, you exert energy. This energy becomes available as potential energy, which can then become kinetic energy when you drop the object. Similarly, the lift motor of a roller coaster exerts energy to lift the train to the top of the lift hill, energy that will eventually become kinetic energy when the train drops. Lifting the train higher gives it more potential energy. This potential energy is converted to kinetic energy when the train drops. The further it drops, the more potential energy that gets converted to kinetic energy. In other words, the train picks up speed as it falls. After the train disengages from the lift chain, it receives no further source of energy--it operates entirely on the energy it got by being hauled up the chain lift. At the tops of hills, it has a lot of potential energy and only a little kinetic energy (it is high up, and moves slowly). At the bottoms of dips, it has a lot of kinetic energy and only a little potential energy (it is moving quickly, and is near the ground). Though it may sound as if we are just using complicated words to express obvious facts, analysis in terms of energy is very powerful and useful. Because (neglecting friction) the sum of the potential and kinetic energy is always constant, the speed of the train at any time depends only on how far it is below the highest point of the ride. Thus, we have a very simple way of determining how fast the train will go under ideal circumstances. This helps us understand why the Steel Phantom is a bit faster than Desperado. Though the largest drop of each is 68.5 meters, the Desperado's big drop begins at the top of its lift hill, while the Steel Phantom's big drop is its second, and begins below the height of the lift hill. The total vertical drop is greater for the Steel Phantom than for the Desperado, even though it is not taken all at once. Since, the potential energy difference depends only on how far the train falls vertically, not how it gets there, the Phantom's train will gain more kinetic energy. Another way of thinking about this is that the Phantom's train is travelling faster at the beginning of its big drop, because it has already fallen somewhat below the height of the top of its lift. (This analysis does not account for friction and air resistance, which also play a role in the top speeds of these coasters. Unfortunately, these factors are much more difficult to deal with. However, we can reasonably leave them out of a first analysis. We will return to them below.) In theory, the train at the bottom of the first drop should have enough energy to get back up to the height of the lift hill. In practice, of course, this never happens, because some energy is lost to dissipative forces (such as friction and air resistance), which we shall discuss later. Also, if the coaster has mid-course brakes, the train loses energy to them, meaning that it can neither go as fast nor as high after the brakes as it would if they weren't there. At the end of the ride, of course, the remaining energy of the train is spent on the brake run.

A body that falls under no other influence than the force of gravity is undergoing free fall. If it starts from complete rest, it falls straight down, accelerating as it falls. If it starts with some horizontal motion, the path it takes will be a parabola which points downwards. The shape of a parabola is similar to (though not exactly the same as) the St. Louis arch. The ancient Greek geometers studied this shape extensively, but Galileo was the first to recognize its connection with falling bodies. A parabolic hill is a particularly special kind of coaster hill. When the train goes over such a hill, it, and its riders, briefly undergo free fall. In this case, the train may literally not be touching the track at all. Because, neglecting air resistance, all bodies fall at the same rate (another fact known to Galileo), the riders will fall in synchronization with the train. No part of the train will exert any force on the rider. the only force involved is gravity. In a sense, the rider is actually flying, because he or she is taking the same path as if there were no train or track there at all. In the 1920's, a coaster was built (The "Cannon Coaster" at Coney Island) based on this idea. It had a gap in the track where, theoretically, the train would take a parabolic trajectory, and land on the other side of the gap. However, the concept failed (fortunately without killing anyone). Though in theory, the train should have taken the same path each time across the gap, in practice, differences in conditions from run to run, such as wind speed and direction, meant that it would never take a completely consistent path, so that it wouldn't always land properly. The higher an object falls from, the faster it will be going when it reaches the ground. However, this is not a direct proportionality. An object dropped from twice the height does not go twice as fast. Since it is going faster on the second half of its drop, it has less time to accelerate to pick up additional speed. Thus, the Magnum's top speed is less than twice as fast as the Blue Streak's (115 km/h versus 64 km/h), though its first drop is more than twice as high (59 meters versus 22 meters).

Most of the time, a roller coaster represents constrained fall. That is, the track constrains the train's path, so that it does not take the same trajectory as it would if the track were not there. Galileo's inclined planes represent the simplest examples of constrained fall. Unlike a parabolic fall, the inclined plane provides partial support for an object falling down it, preventing it from falling as fast as it ordinarily would. The basic rule of falling down an inclined plane is that the falling body will accelerate faster the steeper the plane is. If the plane is completely vertical, the body will be in free fall, which represents the fastest gravitational acceleration possible. If the plane is completely horizontal, the body will not fall at all. This principle applies to coasters, even though the track on drops is usually not straight, like an inclined plane. The steeper a drop, the faster the train accelerates down it. Thus, the train accelerates very quickly down the steep first drop of the Magnum XL-200. On the other hand, the train accelerates very slowly down the shallow drop into the helix of the Beast (even if we discount brakes). However, if a steep and a shallow drop are of the same height, the train will eventually reach the same speed at the bottom, if we ignore friction. Though the train accelerates more slowly on a shallow drop, it has a longer time in which to accelerate. The factors balance out exactly. This makes sense when we think of energy-- the potential energy difference from the top to the bottom of a drop depends only on its height, not on its steepness.

An important concept when it comes to understanding coaster physics is the concept of G forces. Ironically, despite its name, gravity isn't a G force, but G forces are measured in terms of what you feel when you are sitting still in the earth's gravitational field. When in that state, you are in a 1 G environment. Consider what you really experience in 1 G. The earth is pulling you down towards its center. However, this is also happening when you are falling, and experiencing less than 1 G. Therefore, there must be something else that accounts for the G force. That something else is the force of the seat pushing back up on you. If there wasn't such a force, you'd fall through the seat. When you're sitting still, the seat must exert the same amount of force as the earth, directed oppositely, to keep you sitting still. Now consider when you're in free fall. In that case, the seat isn't supporting you at all. that's why you're falling. Thus, the seat exerts no force on you, and you are said to be experiencing 0 G's. In intermediate cases, such as when you are going down a straight incline, the seat supports you only partially (which is why you accelerate downwards--the seat doesn't completely balance the force of gravity), and you experience somewhere between 0 and 1 G. G forces can also be thought of in terms of weight. If you sat on a scale, it would register your ordinary weight when you were sitting still, in 1 G. If you were in free fall, under 0 G's, it would not register you as having any weight at all. In-between, it would register some fraction of your weight. depending on the fractional G's you experienced. So far, we have considered G forces between 0 and 1. You can also experience G forces greater than 1. This generally happens at the bottom of drops. There, the seat must not only prevent you from falling, it must also begin to divert your path upwards again, so it must exert a force greater than it would if you were sitting still. Thus, you experience greater than 1 G. In this case, you feel yourself being pushed down into the seat. What's really happening, though, is that the seat is pushing up on you. Suppose the top of a hill is curved more sharply than a parabola. The train is locked to the track, and will follow this path. However, the rider will tend to fall along a parabolic path, and will thus rise above the seat. If this situation is prolonged, the rider eventually will hit the lapbar, which will then exert a downward force, to keep the rider in the seat. Since G forces are measured positively when the train exerts an upward force on the rider, they are measured negatively when the force is downward. Most coaster enthusiasts value these so-called "negative G's" very highly.

Newton's laws contain the principle of inertia. that a moving body, if unaffected by any forces, will travel in a straight line. A coaster train is affected by forces along its run (the force of gravity, as well as the supporting force of the track), but if it is travelling along a straight-away, none of the forces will be directed towards either side. The riders, too, will not experience any forces to either side. On the other hand, if the train hits a curve, it will tend to want to go forward. The track has to exert a sideways force on the train to divert it from its path. The train, in turn, exerts a force on the riders. As they continue to try to go straight, they get pinned to the side of the car. Though they feel themselves being forced toward the outside of the curve (an effect commonly referred to as centrifugal force), the force that is exerted on them is actually towards the inside (centripetal force), because that is the direction in which they are turning. As with forces directed vertically, lateral forces can be measured in terms of G's. A 1 G lateral force would be equivalent to your lying on your side. Several factors affect the strength of lateral G forces. the speed of the train, the tightness of the curve, and the amount of banking. The faster the train goes through the curve, the greater the force required to keep it on the track. Similarly, the tighter the curve, the more force is exerted on the train. For example, the train going through the helix section of the Kennywood Thunderbolt is moving quite fast, because it has just come off a substantial drop. This explains its legendary lateral G's. On some coasters, the curve may also contain a drop. In this case, the train speeds up through the curve, and the G forces get stronger. The Riverview Bobs contained two dropping turns of this sort with little banking. Pictures show the riders pinned to the outside of the car, as one would expect.

Many steel coasters nowadays go upside down. As you might imagine, physics plays a crucial role in this element as well. Let us consider a vertical loop. The basic idea is similar to what happens in a turn-- because the coaster train tends to go in a straight line, and the track impedes this, there is an apparent outward force. Thus, in a loop, positive G's are generated, and the train doesn't fall off the track, nor the rider out of the car. Since a positive G force means that the seat exerts a force on you away from the floor of the train (though you feel like you are being pushed in your seat), the force that is exerted on you by your seat at the top of the loop is actually towards the ground (in addition to the downward pull of gravity)! Inverting coasters all have wheels underneath the track, and most have over-the-shoulder restraints, but theoretically, these should not be necessary. In fact, an early inverting coaster, the Loop-the-Loop at Coney Island had neither of these thing's, apparently without mishap. However, wheels under the track are still prudent, because should the train somehow lose speed at the top of the loop, physics would no longer guarantee that it stays on the track. Even in this case, lap bars should be sufficient to hold a passenger in. shoulder harnesses were apparently designed to give a psychological sense of safety. As with a turn, the forces exerted by a loop are determined by the speed of the train and the size of the loop. The faster the train or the tighter the loop, the more positive G's are exerted. This principle accounts for the fact that vertical loops tend not to be circular, but more elliptical. Actually, most are a special shape called a clothoid loop (spellings seem to vary on this word. Robert Cartmell uses "Klothoide" in his "Great American Scream Machine"). When the train enters the loop, it is going relatively fast, and so the loop at this point is not very tight. At the top of the loop, the train is moving much more slowly, so the loop is tighter there. In this way, the G forces are somewhat better balanced than in a circular loop.

So far, we have neglected friction, one of the most important factors in coaster physics, because it complicates the picture somewhat. Of course, coaster designers can't afford to ignore it. As the train goes over the track, it loses energy to friction (from the track and wheel bearings) and air resistance. As stated above, without friction, the sum of potential and kinetic energy will remain constant after the train leaves the lift. Taking friction into account, this sum will continually decrease throughout the ride. So later in the ride, the train can't climb as high as it could in the beginning. To climb a high hill may require more energy than the train has left. Furthermore, at the bottom of hills, the train will tend to go slower at the end of the ride than it did at the beginning, because to go fast also means having a lot of energy. This only represents a very rough analysis. The precise computation of these factors is very difficult. If a coaster feels faster at the end of a ride than at the beginning, this is partially an illusion. A well-designed coaster can still exert more extreme forces at the end of the ride than at the beginning (for instance, by making the turns tighter or less banked to make up for the loss of speed). Furthermore, the train's average speed can be greater near the end of a ride than at the beginning, because it may be going over a series of small speed bumps, rather than high hills over which it moves more slowly. However, the train reaches its top speed at the bottom of the first drop. (This is not strictly true. The last drop on Kennywood's "Thunderbolt" is deeper than earlier drops, and so the train reaches top speed there. In this, as in many other ways, the "Thunderbolt is unusual.) Let us return briefly to the comparison between the top speeds of the "Steel Phantom" and "Desperado". "Desperado" 's big drop is its first, so that the train has only traversed a relatively small stretch of track by the time it reaches the bottom of the drop. The "Steel Phantom" 's big drop is its second, so the train has gone over a somewhat longer stretch of track, and has been subject to more dissipative forces. Thus, The "Phantom" will not be as fast as if it went from the top of its lift hill to the bottom of the second drop all at once, rather than over two drops, and the speeds of the two coasters will be more similar than the potential energy analysis alone would predict.

Another complication we have not yet considered is that a coaster train is long. Different forces can operate on the front and the back of the train. Often, the ride in the front is distinctly different from the back. Think of a train going over the top of the lift hill. There is a certain point at which it is precisely balanced on the crest of the hill. Before this point, it is driven by the chain. After this, gravity takes over, and it starts accelerating. Before this balance point, the front of the train has already started to go slowly over the top, at the speed of the lift chain. By the time the back gets over the top, the train is already moving faster. Thus, the front seat rider often has a sensation of dangling over the drop, while the back seat rider feels yanked over it (more so on a long train than a short one). On other hills, the train is slowing down as the train begins to climb over the top, and speeding up again as it starts to descend again. Thus, if there is any airtime to be had before the top of the hill, it will be best in the front, as that is the part of the train moving fastest there, but airtime after the top of a hill will be best in the back. Thus, depending on the configuration of hills on a coaster, it may a better front seat ride or back seat ride. Positive G's from the bottom of a drop should be better in the middle of the train than either the front or back seat. This is because when the front of the train is at the bottom, it is still accelerating, while when the back is at the bottom, it is starting to slow down again. Thus, the train is moving fastest when the middle has reached the bottom. I have never noticed this myself, and haven't heard anybody else report it either. I suspect that there are a couple of reasons for this. First, the differences in speed are less pronounced than at the top of a hill (because there is less time for gravitational acceleration to affect the train when it is moving faster). Second, it is probably harder to tell the difference between, say, 3.4 and 3.6 G's than it is to distinguish between -0.1 and 0.1 G's.

Many people wonder whether coasters are safe. One often hears about people dying on rides, but more often than not, these are rumours rather than fact (tragically, people do sometimes die on rides, but overall, the safety record of coasters is admirable). From a physics standpoint, coasters are quite safe. For instance, in an inversion, the forces always conspire to keep the rider in the car. Coaster designers calculate the forces on the coaster to make it feel dangerous, but really be quite safe. However, these calculations are done assuming the rider does nothing unusual. If you stand up in a sit-down coaster, the designer's calculations will no longer apply. Then, negative G's may be enough to eject you. On a curve, your center of gravity may end up above the side of the car, and you will be in serious danger of being thrown out. If treated with respect, coasters are quite safe. The chances are very slim that you will be hurt on a coaster if you ride it correctly. If you do something foolish, though, you greatly increase your chances of injury.

At the height of their popularity no group was received with more excitement than The "Searchin" Coasters. They released a long series of popular novelty tunes that kept the group near the top of the charts for years. The early days of rock can hardly be discussed without mentioning such tunes as "Charlie Brown," "Yakety Yak," and "Young Blood." The popular broadway musical, "Smokey Joe's Cafe," takes it name from the first hit released by "The Robins," a group that later evolved into The Coasters. On January 21, 1987, the Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They have appeared in 6 major movies and have amassed record sales of over 100 million. And, according to one publicist "to this date, their act is one of the liveliest and funniest in show business." Yes, The Coasters are still performing today. That is to say -- groups of men holding themselves out to be "The Coasters" are still performing today. As is the case with most of the early groups, the "original" Coasters will never be seen again. The group led by Carl Gardner, one of the original lead singers, is as close are you are going to get. There are several web pages of interest to fans of The Coasters.

A site promoting Carl Gardner and the Coasters offers booking information, history, and a means by which to purchase records and autographed photos.

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­­Roller coasters have a long, fascinating history. The direct ancestors of roller coast­ers were monumental ice slides -- long, steep wooden­ slides covered in ice, some as high as 70 feet -- that were popular in Russia in the 16th and 17th centuries. Riders shot down the slope in sleds made out of wood or blocks of ice, crash-landing in a sand pile. Coaster historians diverge on the exact evolution of these ice slides into actual rolling carts. The most widespread account is that a few entrepreneurial Frenchmen imported the ice slide idea to France. The warmer climate of France tended to melt the ice, so the French started building waxed slides instead, eventually adding wheels to the sleds. In 1817, the Russes a Belleville (Russian Mountains of Belleville) became the first roller coaster where the train was attached to the track (in this case, the train axle fit into a carved groove). The French continued to expand on this idea, coming up with more complex track layouts, with multiple cars and all sorts of twists and turns.

­The first American roller coaster was the Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway, built in the mountains of Pennsylvania in the mid-1800s. The track, originally built to send coal to a railway, was reconfigured as a scenic tour. For one dollar, tourists got a leisurely ride up to the top of the mountain followed by a wild, bumpy ride back down. Over the next 30 years, these scenic rides continued to thrive and were joined by wooden roller coasters similar to the ones we know today. These coasters were the main attraction at popular amusement parks throughout the United States, such as Kennywood Park in Pennsylvania and Coney Island in New York. By the 1920s, roller coasters were in full swing, with some 2,000 rides in operation around the country.­With the Great Depression and World War II, roller-coaster production declined, but a second roller-coaster boom in the 1970s and early 1980s revitalized the amusement-park industry. This era introduced a slew of innovative tubular steel coasters. Some of the most popular ride variations -- such as the curving corkscrew track -- saw their heyday around this time. In the next section, we'll look at the coaster components that get the train rolling and bring it to a stop.

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Tell students they will be designing and constructing cardboard “tennis ball” roller coasters with three hills. The tennis ball in each design must start from the top of the first hill, roll up and down the other two hills, and exit the end of the track. Each roller coaster will be judged in a class competition. The track with the greatest total of vertical heights for all three hills—if the tennis ball completes the course—will be named the winning design.

Divide students into small groups and give each group the materials listed earlier. The left and right roller coaster tracks will be made from the two pieces of corrugated cardboard that must be cut out as identical shapes. Each valley in the roller coastermustdip to a height of 20 centimeters from the bottom of the cardboard. Have students use heavy-duty scissors or a box knife to cut out both tracks. They will probably have their own ideas on how the roller coaster should be shaped, but here is an idea on how to lay out the roller coaster on the cardboard.

Here is an example of how the score for a roller coaster should be calculated for the contest. Measure the heights of each of the three required hills and add them up. The roller coaster with the greatest total height of the three hills, whose tennis ball successfully completed its journey, is the winner.

Adaptation for older students.High school physics students will enjoy this contest and should be encouraged to analyze the energy transitions in greater depth. Challenge your physics students to make the following calculations. Then display student answers next to the appropriate areas on their roller coasters.

Consider your favorite roller coaster ride and imagine that it could be transported to the planet Mercury or the planet Jupiter. On which planet would the ride be more thrilling or less thrilling than it is here on Earth. Explain your choices.

Relate the principle of “conservation of energy” in an analysis of a roller coaster ride from start to finish. Include in your discussion the names of all relevant energy forms and where and when on the ride energy transformations are occurring.

Imagine that you are among the first group of passengers to test out a newly constructed roller coaster. The slide down the first hill is thrilling, but before you get to the top of the second hill, you start sliding backward and get trapped between the first two hills. Discuss what practicalities the designer forgot to include in transforming his creation from the idealized blueprint to the real world.

Some roller coasters feature an upside-down “loop.” Explain why these features are always placed at the beginning of the ride and never near the end.

It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. Imagine that you are designing the world’s ultimate roller coaster. Describe the features you would incorporate into your design and explain what limits you would put on those features to prevent fun from becoming dangerous.

Not everyone enjoys the thrilling experience of a roller coaster ride. Theorize and discuss the scientific, physiological, psychological, and sociological reasons for why some seek such thrills and others avoid them.

The trip to school on the bus is not supposed to be as thrilling as a ride on a roller coaster, but in many ways you experience the same energy transitions at a slower rate. Starting from home, and in chronological order, describe what is happening to the bus as you experience an increase in gravitational potential energy (GPE), an increase in kinetic energy (KE), a transformation from GPE to KE or vice versa, and any transformations from the total mechanical energy (GPE + KE) into heat.

The Thrill Factor On rides such as roller coasters (and even swings), where the rider experiences fast changes in velocity due to increases or decreases in speed or simply changes in direction, the rider is subjected to unbalanced forces that give the rider an illusion of feeling heavier or lighter than normal. Through our sensing of these unbalanced forces, we judge the “thrill factor” of a ride to be high when they occur frequently in a ride. Some of the best rides give us the illusion of weightlessness for short periods of time. Where on the roller coaster would you expect to feel heavier, and where would you feel lighter? Use Newton’s law of inertia to explain these illusions of heaviness and lightness, also known as positive and negative “g forces.” Students can design and conduct experiments and demonstrations to back up their explanations.

Roller Coasters, or, I Had So Much Fun I Almost Puked Nick Cook. Carolrhoda Books, 1998.It’s all here -- the history of coasters, the physics that make them work, different types of roller coasters, and how they are designed and constructed. There are great pictures, easy-to-understand explanations, and even a section on tips for a scarier ride.

Roller Coasters Mike Schafer and Scott Rutherford. MBI Publishing, 1998.This book includes a history of roller coasters and sidebars explaining how they work, but primarily gives region-by-region information on the best coasters in the United States. Included are the location, length, age, and features of each. The authors also provide an unofficial top-twenty ranking of the best-of-the-best.

Roller Coaster Physics - The Book Tony Wayne tells us everything there is to know about the physics of energy transitions while experiencing the ups and downs on your favorite roller coaster ride.

Amusement Park Physics. Roller Coaster Read about the principles for designing roller coasters and then immediately apply this knowledge by designing and testing your own online roller coaster.

Inventing the Scream Machine When were they invented? How have they changed? Who are the heroes of the roller coaster industry? Starting in the 18th Century, follow the historical evolution of the modern roller coaster on this clickable and informative roller coaster history timeline

Discovery Channel. Thrills, Chills Spills Top ten coasters, coaster webcam, coaster crosswords, coaster history, and design your own coaster. If you've got the stomach for such thrills, chills and spills, Discovery Online has it all.

Disney's Coaster A free download of Disney's "Coaster" design software is available at this weblink. After designing your coaster, jump on board your virtual creation and have a front row seat for the thrill of your life!

Definition.The principle that within the universe, or any closed system, although energy may transform from one kind to another, the total energy remains constant. Context.The principle of conservation of energy states that as potential energy transforms into kinetic energy (and vice versa), the total energy should remain constant at all times and in all places on the roller coaster.

Definition.A resistance to relative motion of two surfaces that are in contact with each other as they roll or slide across one another. Context.Due to frictional interactions between the roller coaster car and the track, the mechanical energy is lost and transformed into heat.

Definition.The energy that a mass has because of its vertical separation (“height”) from the earth. calculated with GPE =mgh, wheremis the mass, gis the acceleration due to gravity (-9.80m/s2 on Earth), andhis the height from some arbitrarily defined initial height. Context.All the energy needed to run a roller coaster to the end of the track comes from the gravitational potential energy that it has when lifted to the top of the first and highest hill.

Definition.The atomic and molecular energy of matter due to the kinetic energy of the atoms and molecules vibrating and moving with random motions. Context.As the mechanical energy of a system such as a roller coaster is transformed into heat, we can expect that the temperature of that system and the environment in which it exists will rise somewhat.

Definition.The energy that a mass has because it is moving. calculated with KE =mv2/2, wheremis the mass andvis the velocity. Context.As the roller coaster glides down each hill, the gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy and you and the car go faster and faster.

Definition.Energy generally associated with a moving mass or the action, or the potential action, of a force being applied through a distance. Context.The two forms of mechanical energy that are relevant to the understanding of how a roller coaster works are gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.

What better place to start than with smart drink coasters? The idea materialized when tasked with building pervasive applications for our launch party, held a few weeks ago at Sentilla World Headquarters in Redwood City. We wanted to show people how easy it is to make things smart, especially using Java. A few pervasive applications were built and the smart drink coasters became a reality. In this blog entry, I'll explain what the smart coasters do, what it took to build them, and there's a video of the coasters in action. The idea. Let's build drink coasters that are so smart, they know when a drink has been placed on them and whether it is full or empty. They can notify the bartender when you need a new drink, and even be used to play drinking games. In action. The video below introduces Sentilla's smart drink coasters. What you'll notice is that the coasters have a few unique characteristics that make them smart (and fun to play with).

As you watch the video, notice the pattern of lights displayed by each coaster. Keep an eye on how the lights change as each person lifts a bottle off the coaster or replaces the bottle onto the coaster. As the drinks are lifted and replaced, the coasters are communicating with each other and keeping track of which coasters have full drinks and which ones are empty or need replenishment.

As you can see, the coasters can perform a whole variety of functions. These including sensing, acting (with the lights), reporting (wirelessly to each other and the bartender), and collaborating (such as playing a drinking game). The coasters are approximately 3 inches by 3 inches in size. Here's a picture of one in action, which I'll dissect later on.

Coaster games. After building a number of coasters and starting to play with them, we quickly realized that the coasters can do more than simply sense whether a drink is present. Our focus quickly turned to games that we can play with the coaster, ideas to get people involved and interacting around the coasters. The current favorite is a game of Simon. If you remember Simon from your childhood days (or at least my childhood days), it is a game where different segments of an object flash in sequence and you must repeat the sequence by pressing on the segments. The first player that fails to remember the sequence loses, and so on. What we realized is the drink coasters can also play the role of Simon segments. The coasters cooperate to create the sequence and detect when the player fails to follow the sequence. It is easy to see how Simon mixed with drink coasters can become a very interesting drinking game. The implementation. Sentilla's smart drink coasters are created using all off-the-shelf components. Many of these are available at your local hardware store. We started with "picture frame" drink coasters, available at your local Michael's arts and crafts store. The coasters are made of glass (good for embedding lights) and include a space for the picture where we can embed the "smarts" (electronics). The full parts list consists of.

As mentioned above, Item 1 is available from Michael's and Item 2 is available from us at Sentilla. Items 3-6 are all available at your local electronics store, Radio Shack, or (my personal favorite) Digikey. The brains of the operation are embedded in the pervasive computer -- a product we call Tmote Mini. It contains Sentilla Point, our Java runtime, which allows you quickly write and run new fun applications and games wirelessly. Start with this component, and then connect the other items around it. The software. Let me take a quick diversion to talk about the software that goes into the coaster. Our intention is to make the coaster dynamic -- it can change applications easily and having multiple functions. In many senses, it is a "coaster software development platform" for building coaster applications. We fired up our Java development environment and started writing a bunch of coaster libraries (ah, we now have a

Very simply, it sets which lights are on, which ones are off, and then the coaster goes to sleep until the next segment of the circle needs to be lit up, thereby making the LEDs light up in a continually moving circle pattern. We didn't stop with CircleCoaster. we wrote libraries to collaborate (in one case, the coasters all display a single pattern on the LEDs when the majority of coasters have drinks placed on them and a different pattern when they don't) and play games. For those of you that are using Sentilla's software, we'll post some of our coaster libraries in our Developer Community. The hardware. The main input device is a pressure sensitive switch. It tells you when drinks are present and how much force is pushing down on the coaster (due to our friend, gravity). You can get creative and spend as little or as much money as you want fidelity -- the more bits of information you want, the more money you'll spend. For us, 350N of pressure to activate the switch worked very nicely. Here's where you get to be creative. the lights. We used standard LEDs in a variety of colors (as you can see in the video). Any LEDs will do, you can hook up as many as you want, and you can arrange them in different patterns, styles, and configurations. This is the fun part! Attach one end of the LEDs to the power supply and the other end to digital input/output ports on Tmote Mini. The rechargeable battery is a must -- you certainly don't want to have to open the "guts" of the coaster up to change batteries. We wired the rechargeable battery to two life-saving items. an on-off switch and a connector that allows us to hook up standard chargers (like those you'd find at an RC/Hobby store). For this implementation, we used a simple slide switch and a 0.100" pitch socket for recharging (you find these on most PC motherboards). The battery is a common Li-Ion rechargeable, also available at RC/Hobby stores (most provide 3.6V of power). Obviously the other side of the switch is hooked up to the power and ground pins on the Tmote Mini. You may be wondering. Why do I need acrylic? Here's another area where you can get creative. Acrylic is available at your local hardware store (we picked ours up from Home Depot). We cut pieces of acrylic and sanded them to be opaque and reflect light. They help the transmission of the light and they also raise the top piece of glass (which your drink will sit on) above the electronics. We built these the old-fashioned way. with a bunch of wire-wrap and solder. A simple, quick turn printed circuit board can make the job a lot faster. When we were done, this is what the inside of the coaster looks like.

Once you've completed all the assembly, replace the top glass piece using double sided tape. Turn the switch on and fire up your Java development environment. You're ready to start loading applications on your coasters. That's it! The software takes a few minutes to write and the hardware takes about an hour to assemble. This is just one of the many pervasive applications now possible. If you'd like to see other coaster applications in action, have ideas for what we should do with our coasters, or have any questions about how to build your own coasters, please post them in the comments.

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If you can stay sober long enough to build one, a company called Sentilla has developed a DIY "smart" beer coaster that could lead to a myriad of new drinking games for you and your friends to enjoy. The coaster. Read More

Good morning!! I would like to know if you can make a coaster that works in the opposite direction. We would like the alarm to go off when a specified amount of liquid reaches a certain weight. Also can you program it to read a certain weight glass which corresponds with the amount of liquid for that glass? Like a two part scale. Example. If I put a glass weighing 18oz. can the scale sound alarm to go off when the total weight reaches 22 oz.? Thank you for your time in advance, Clive

RFID tags anyone? Glasses with an RFID tag in the bottom could be used to identifiy the owner of the cup, and I'm sure you could have a coaster holder that charged the coasters the same way a base station charges a home phone. Imagine a game involving placing certain cups in certain places. It could get really interesting. You mess-up, a buzzer goes off, the coasters flash, and some one is chugging. I'm really trying to find one of those pervasive computers.

There are actually a lot of games you could make with these applications. Simon says played against either the bartender, or a computer bartender is an obvious one. You could also do a speed drinking contest similar to the way they play speed chess. What I would like to see are some wheels on the coaster so it can roll over to the tap, and possibly fill the glass itself. The future of the bar. No people, just drink coasters whirling around serving drinks to other beer coasters

Prepare for NASA-worthy g-forces, blistering speed and the ride of your life. Popular Mechanics takes you behind the cutting-edge tech of next-gen coasters, PopMech TV takes you behind the scenes of the new Fahrenheit tummy lifter, and PopularMechanics. com offers you an exclusive free ride!

On a crisp March morning, ironworkers Paul Atherton and Clint Richard climb onto the trussing of a roller coaster's steel skeleton, strap themselves into safety harnesses, and wait. Legs swinging, Atherton lights a cigarette. 11 stories below, a crane rumbles to life, and its operator begins to lift a 31,000-pound piece of curved orange track into the air. At 121 ft., this will be the highest point of Fahrenheit, a goliath new ride at Hersheypark in Pennsylvania. The ironworkers reach across the chasm, grab guide ropes and carefully maneuver the track into position.

In just two months' time, riders will crest this same piece of steel, then hurtle down a record-setting 97-degree slope—yes, that's 7 degrees past vertical—on the steepest and most severe roller-coaster descent in the United States. "When you come over the apex of the curve, you're lifted forward into the harness," says Kent Bachmann, the park's director of design and engineering. "The track actually disappears for a few seconds." And that's just the beginning. Fahrenheit will provide 2 solid minutes of corkscrews, barrel rolls and inversions. "That way every time you get on this ride," Bachmann says, "you can have a different experience."

Taller, faster, with multiple thrills. This is the next generation of roller coaster. "New engineering tools, quicker computers and exotic materials—all have allowed designers to take the industry to the next level," says Jim Seay, president of Premier Rides, a leading coaster design firm. "High-tech materials like carbon-fiber composites opened the door to more sophisticated designs," he says, "because they reduce weight and the resulting stresses on large support structures." Technology such as the linear induction motors used in Mr. Freeze, a ride Premier created for Six Flags St. Louis, has increased speeds dramatically, launching riders to 70 mph in only 4 seconds. The hydraulic launch in Xcelerator, at Knott's Berry Farm in California, propels the train to 82 mph in 2.3 seconds. Even the trains themselves have advanced. At Six Flags Magic Mountain in Los Angeles, the rotated seating on Tatsu gives the sensation of flight, and Riddler's Revenge sends riders through loops standing up. Engineering elements like Fahrenheit's top hat, which allows for 90-degree lifts and more aggressive drop angles, are made possible by the same software that companies such as Boeing use to develop aircraft. Besides adding accuracy, Seay says, computer-aided design "allows the engineer to be more creative because he can model his ideas." But as coasters get more extreme, critics claim health risks such as brain injury also escalate. Ride engineers counter that coasters are designed within guidelines established by studies on NASA astronauts, jet pilots and crash-test dummies, which determine the maximum forces people can withstand. In Popular Mechanics's August 2003 cover story, scientists sided with coaster engineers—and they still do. Douglas Smith, a University of Pennsylvania neurologist, developed a model that analyzes how a person's head would rotate during a ride—combined with rapid acceleration and deceleration, this rotation causes most brain injuries—then input the g-forces from three coasters. "The head rotational accelerations were nowhere near the thresholds we know cause injury,” Smith says. He recently repeated the study, this time outfitting riders with sensors that measured head acceleration in three planes. Smith says preliminary data supports his original findings. Neurologist Gary O'Shanick, chair of a panel tasked with determining if coasters can cause brain trauma, says the risk lies in the rider, not in the ride, so only people with pre-existing conditions may be prone to injury. Fahrenheit will undergo extensive safety testing when it's complete. "We'll have run a thousand rides before anyone gets on it," Bachmann says. Water-filled dummies weighing 175 pounds each will show how the trains behave at capacity. Also strapped into the harness will be Fred, a crash-test­dummy equipped with a chest-high accelerometer and sensors that measure neck movement along six axes. When Fred descends that first, spectacular slope, he will be lifted forward into his harness—and there's a good chance that he, like many coaster enthusiasts, will throw up his arms. While a plunge past 97 degrees would be too uncomfortable for real riders, Seay says coaster innovation has by no means reached its peak. He envisions a roller coaster where riders choose their own music, use radio-frequency technology to douse people on the ground with water, and even modify the ride in progress. "The idea may seem unrealistic at this point, but our parents could never have imagined the rides that exist today," he says. "We've come a long way since the Coney Island Cyclone."

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We have been riding for 3 years now and do them continuously!! 53. RE. Building America's Most Extreme New Roller Coaster LET ME AT IT..WITH A WEB CAM STRAPPED TO MY HEAD!! I AINT SKEERED 52. RE. Building America's Most Extreme New Roller Coaster Definitely have to take my family here!! 51. RE. Building America's Most Extreme New Roller Coaster my stepson thinks he can handle any and every rollercoaster on this earth, id like to see one he would be afraid of 50. RE. Building America's Most Extreme New Roller Coaster I helped build it. It was an interesting job. I got to ride it twice before the public. It is a really fun ride. 49. RE. Building America's Most Extreme New Roller Coaster I'm more into riding than building. I would love to ride the biggest and best. 48. RE. Building America's Most Extreme New Roller Coaster omigod I would throw up my stomach! 47. RE. Building America's Most Extreme New Roller Coaster I can feel the temperature rising! 46. RE. 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I am a mechanical engineering major at the University of Cincinnati this fall. I want to design roller coasters as a career.

Try your hand at designing your own roller coaster. You will be building a conceptual coaster using the physics concepts that are used to design real coasters. You won't need to compute any formulas. You will decide the following - the height of the first hill, the shape of the first hill, the exit path, the height of the second hill, and the loop. When you're done, your coaster will need to pass an inspection for both safety and fun.

Start building your coaster by clicking on the "Begin" button. Note. We'll assume that your coaster is a single-car coaster running on a frictionless track. It has a mass of 800 kg (1760 lbs). The acceleration due to gravity is 32 ft/s/s.

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Personalized photo Coasters are a fun way to display family memories when entertaining or during everyday use.

STEP 1. COASTER STYLEDesign your own coasters, choosing from six styles - Square, Round, Scalloped, Tissue Scalloped, Stem Wrap and Leather Coasters. Also offered are coaster Gift Sets, which come in a gift box with a hand-written gift card. [CLICK HERE] to read more details in Product Info.

STEP 2. COASTER COLORWe carry a limited selection of coaster colors, which allow you to personalize and match your party!

STEP 3. IMPRINT COLORWe carry over 40 foil colors to imprint on your coasters. Our foils are available with three different finishes. Shiny, Matte and Satin. [ CLICK HERE ] for more info about foil versus ink. Not all colors are available in all finishes but all look elegant.

STEP 5. DESIGNSHere you can choose an image you want on your coaster from our extensive design collection. You can also submit your own custom art for us to use. [ CLICK HERE ] for more information about submitting custom art.

This project is about combining knitting, crocheting, and quilting, three crafts we love! Each coaster has one fabric side and one knitted or crocheted side. We like mixing knitting and crochet together in this set of coasters, so make a few of each! Here are the directions for both. The Calla Coasters grew out of an Ask Purl Bee post about attaching a knitted baby blanket to a soft fabric backing. You can read more about it here.

FINISHED SIZEEach coaster measures approximately 4.5 inches across. MATERIALSOne skein each of organic cotton yarn in varying colors. we used Nashua Ecologie and Blue Sky Organic CottonOne 1/4 yard each of six different fabrics. we used Liberty of London Tana Lawn in Beige Pink Kitty Hart. Kokka Kimono III in Pink. Lecien Birds Flowers in Chocolate. Yuwa Garden in Yellow. and Kokka El Anche in Tan.

Sewing thread in a color that will blend with the yarn. we used Gutermann color 4660 and 1320 double pointed knitting needles in US size 7 or size for gaugecrochet hook in US G/4.5 mm or size for gaugeblocking pinspatchwork pinsone ring marker for knitting GAUGE5 stitches or single crochets per inch on US size 7 needles in pattern stitch. Gauge is not really crucial for this project, so this is just a guide. The coaster should measure about 4.5 inches across after blocking. NOTESOur Crochet Basics Tutorial explains every crochet stitch used in this project. Our Decrease Tutorial is a guide to the knitting techniques used in the project. Our Blocking Tutorial can help with questions about how to block your knitted and crocheted coasters. KNITTING ABBREVIATIONSk2tog decrease by knitting two stitches together yo yarn overCROCHET ABBREVIATIONSsc single crochetdc double crochetsl st slip stitch

CO 50 stitches and arrange them on the double-pointed needles. Join into a round, place a ring marker between first and last stitch. Rounds 1. Knit. Round 2. Purl. Round 3. Knit. Round 4. *K3, k2tog, yo, repeat from * to end of round. Round 5. Knit. Round 6 (Decrease Round). *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. 40 stitches remaining. Rounds 7 and 8. Knit. Round 9 (Decrease Round). *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. 30 stitches remaining. Rounds 10 and 11. Knit. Round 12 (Decrease Round). *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of round. 20 stitches remaining. Round 13. Knit. Round 14 (Decrease Round). *K2tog, repeat from * to end of round. 10 stitches remaining. Repeat Round 14. 5 stitches remaining. Bind off remaining 5 stitches and weave in ends. Make as many coaster tops as you like, then block them lightly to flatten them.

Cut the yarn, leaving a 6 inch long tail. Draw it through the last stitch to fasten it off, then weave in the tail. After you've made as many coaster tops as you want, block them lightly to flatten them.

Place the coaster top on the fabric and trace a circle approximately a 1/2 inch bigger than the coaster top. From each fabric cut two circles.

Stitch a circle about .5 - 1.25 inches wide around the center of the coaster. Sew with the knitted or crocheted side facing up.

We hope you put these coasters to good use! Maybe you'll make a set for your favorite host or hostess, or maybe you'll make a whole stack for your next tea party or cocktail soiree. Whatever you do, please share photos of your Calla Coasters with us in our Calla Coaster Flickr Set!

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For several years now I've been putting the lions share of my holiday time into visiting amusement parks in various countries. Despite popular superstition this hobby is less unusual than one might imagine, with groups such as Theme Park Review arranging organised trips on a regular basis. It is true that the number of trips I do borders on the obsessive, but as long as it's still fun I don't see any reason to stop! In deference to those who care about such things, I've been on a total of 1320 different roller coasters in 30 countries. The full record can be viewed here.

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The roller coaster traces its origins to Russia, where wood-framed ice slides sent sledders down 70-foot high slopes as early as the 16th century. These Russian Mountains also became popular summertime attractions when wheeled carts rolled riders down large, undulating wooden ramps.

What is considered the first successful commercial roller coaster made its debut in 1884 at New York's famous Coney Island. LaMarcus A. Thompson constructed the first roller coaster, the primitive Gravity Switchback Railway. The ride was an instant success, drawing long lines of eager riders and yielding returns at an astounding $600 a day. The idea of the gravity ride spread quickly, leading to great diversity in early roller coaster design. Rides similar to Thompson’s, as well as new variations were constructed worldwide.

As reported by Jeffrey Stanton in the Fall 2007 issue of RollerCoaster!, there were several early roller coaster patents for early roller coasters, both switchback and circular, granted by the U. S. Patent Office between the years of 1872 and 1886. The following early roller coaster patents were issued.

Wood, along with Toledo investor Joseph A. Cahoon and other partners, began construction on this design in Toledo, and possibly Cleveland, in 1883. They then built in Ponce de Leon Springs in Georgia and Coney Island, New York, in June 1884, and at Philadelphia's Fairmont Park in July 1884. Wood may also have built a circular coaster in Chicago in 1885.

Stevens, incorrectly identified as Stevenson by a reporter, built a circular railway in Chicago in 1883. His patent was assigned to the Roller Coaster of America Company, where the generic name roller coaster originated.

Refer to Victor Canfield's amusement park patent Web site for information about other patents for roller coasters.

As the technology of coaster design progressed, rides such as the gentle Figure Eight with its shallow dips, the wondrous Scenic Railway with brilliantly lit tableaus, and the first high-speed coasters began to appear. 1920 set the stage for the Golden Age of roller coasters.

Throughout the 1920s, pioneering designers such as John A. Miller, Harry Traver, Herb Schmeck, and the partnership of Prior and Church developed the ultimate gravity ride attractions. Wild thrill machines like Canada’s infamous Crystal Beach Cyclone, New York’s Coney Island Cyclone, New York’s Rye Beach Aeroplane, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Giant Dipper were erected. In the following decade, innovations such as Norman Bartlett’s Flying Turns appeared. Ultimately, nearly 2,000 coasters were built. Hardly any of them remain today.

The 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s brought economic and social changes—and a low point in the survival of roller coasters. Amusement parks deteriorated and declined from coast to coast. Unfortunately, hundreds of roller coasters met the fate of the wrecking ball during this dark period.

In 1972, the appearance of the wooden Kings Island Racer in Cincinnati, Ohio helped restore the public’s lover for roller coasters. (Featuring the Racer in episodes of “The Brady Bunch” and “The Partridge Family" didn’t hurt either!) This ushered in a “coaster revival,” which included the release of the 1977 Universal Studios motion picture, “Rollercoaster.” In 1978, American Coaster Enthusiasts (ACE) was founded as a worldwide organization dedicated to the conservation, appreciation, knowledge, and enjoyment of the art of the classic wooden roller coaster and the contemporary steel coaster.

Encouraging developments emerged in the 70s and 80s. A renewed interest in the classic wooden designs of the 20s lead to the construction of the Texas Cyclone at the now-defunct Six Flags Astroworld, the Grizzly at Kings Dominion in Virginia, and LaRonde’s Le Monstre in Montreal, among others. Classic coaster design continues its reemergence in the contemporary, computer-assisted era including 20s looking clones like Roar at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

As the 1980s drew to a close, an emphasis on preservation of classic wooden coasters resulted in the historic relocation of San Antonio’s Rocket to Pennsylvania, where it was reconstructed as the Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Resort and is now regarded as one of the world’s best coasters.

In the 1990s, preservation of wood coasters remained a primary objective for American Coaster Enthusiasts. In 1994, the industry celebrated the opening of the legendary Crystal Beach Comet at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York. The reconstruction of the Comet set a new standard for rebuilding once-threatened coasters to their original, classified specifications. Wooden roller coasters that have been standing unused have reopened as well. The Swamp Fox in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina had a new park built around it. The pinnacle of preservation for ACE’s members was in 1999, when Leap the Dips at Lakemont Park in Altoona, Pennsylvania, the oldest standing roller coaster in the world, reopened after standing dormant for 14 years, thanks in large part to efforts by the organization.

Advancement in technologies has paved the way for wild innovations in steel coaster designs. Ohio’s Cedar Point has Gemini, which combines a wooden structure with steel tubular tracks. Virginia’s Busch Gardens boasts The Big Bad Wolf, a coaster suspended from overhead rails. and Great America in California offers up Vortex in which passengers stand while riding. “Inverted” coasters, designed so riders’ feet dangle freely from cars that hang beneath the track, send riders looping skyward on Batman. The Ride at Six Flags parks. Riders soar face-first in a prone position on new “flying” coasters such as Superman Ultimate Flight at Six Flags over Georgia in Atlanta. Magnetic propulsion launch systems hurl trains and riders down the track like bullets from the barrel of a gun on coasters such as Flight of Fear at Kings Island in Ohio. State-of-the-art electromagnetic motors blast the aerodynamic vehicles of Superman. The Escape at Six Flags Magic Mountain from 0 to 100 mph in less than 7 seconds! In 2002, Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles, California unveiled X, the world’s first 4th dimension roller coaster in which terrified riders hang off the sides of the specially designed 20-foot-wide trains flipping forwards and backwards at speeds up to 76 mph.

A megacoaster stands taller or extends farther than most ordinary rides. witness Phantom’s Revenge in Pittsburgh’s Kennywood Park or the Beast at Kings Island. The hypercoaster stands at least 200 feet high–the first of which was Cedar Point’s legendary Magnum XL-200. Other hypercoasters include Desperado near Las Vegas, Steel Force at Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Mamba at Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, Missouri. Cedar Point introduced Millennium Force, the world’s first gigacoaster topping off at an astounding 310 feet above terra firma.

In 2003, Cedar Point opened Top Thrill Dragster, which uses hydraulics to blast trains from 0 to 120mph in just seconds up to a height of 420 feet. Dodonpa, a coaster at Fuji-Q in the Land of the Rising Sun is a similar ride that that uses compressed air to launch its trains. And we’re just getting started, folks. It won’t be long before we see coasters soaring over 500 feet in the air. The sky’s the limit (literally) when it comes to coaster design in the new millennium!

An Internet WebQuest ROLLER COASTER PHYSICS Introduction You squeeze into the molded plastic seat and pull the padded bars down so they fit snug against your shoulders. The attendant comes by and pushes on the bars to make sure they are locked into place. Then the cars of the roller coaster begin to move out of the station, going up and up, until you feel that you can touch the sky. Suddenly, with a lurch, your car reaches the top. As it crests the hill and starts down the other side, you can feel it begin to pick up speed. Now you are flying down the track, up smaller hills, through loop-de-loops, upside down and twisting all around. You scream as the roller coaster rounds a curve in the track and you are pushed to one side. Finally, the coaster begins to slow down. It comes to a stop back at the station, and you are released. What a ride! If you like to ride roller coasters, the description above probably sounds familiar. But did you know that roller coasters aren’t just thrill rides? Actually, roller coasters are examples of the laws of physics in operation. Roller coasters are pulled to the top of the highest hill, then released. A coaster has potential energy as it is pulled to the top, but this changes to kinetic energy as the coaster begins its descent. Gravity and friction control the rest of the ride. Why don’t the cars of a roller coaster fly off the track? Why don’t the passengers fly out of the cars? How high can the first hill of a roller coaster be? What physical laws determine how many hills, curves, and loops a roller coaster track can have? You can find answers to these questions in this WebQuest.

Task Your job in this WebQuest is to find out how roller coasters work and use this information to build a simple model of a roller coaster. You will learn about roller coaster design, laws of motion, and about velocity and acceleration. You will design virtual roller coaster tracks and see what happens to the roller coaster when you change variables such as height of hills, length of track, mass of the coaster, and speed of the coaster. Then you will collect simple materials and build a model of a roller coaster track. Finally, you will test your track with a model roller coaster and report on your results.

Resources Look at the web sites given here to find the information that will enable you to build a model of a roller coaster and test it.

Amusement Park Physics. What are the forces behind the fun? Visit this site to learn about the physics of rides at amusement parks, particularly roller coasters, free fall rides, bumper cars, and more. Click on the roller coaster, then scroll down and click on design a roller coaster to find out how physical laws affect ride design.

Roller Coaster Physics Go to this site for a graphic of a roller coaster with labels identifying the types of forces that affect the coaster as it follows the track. Click on any label to learn more about that force.

Design and Test Your Own Roller Coaster Visit this site for activities that help you explore the basic concepts of roller coaster design. Three different types of model roller coasters are described here, and some basic experiments with roller coaster design are suggested as well.

Kinetic and Potential Energy At this site you can learn about kinetic and potential energy, the kinds of energy at work in roller coasters. Click on loops and turns to see what laws of motion are involved in these design features.

Funderstanding Roller Coaster Visit this site to design a roller coaster by manipulating the height of the hills, sizes of the loops, speed of the coaster, and mass of the coaster on an interactive screen. This is a fun site, but it takes a while to load.

Roller Coaster At this site you can learn all about the physics behind roller coaster design. Scroll down to find an experiment in which you can design and build a model roller coaster.

Build a Coaster Go to this Discovery. com site to build a roller coaster track. Click on the icons above and drop them into the box to create sections of the track. Then submit your design to see what a roller coaster designer thinks of your design. Be patient. This site takes time to load.

National Amusement Park Historical Association. Industry History Visit this site to learn all about the history of amusement parks, and amusement park rides. It includes information on the oldest parks, record-breaking roller coasters, and classic rides.

Process After you have completed your Internet research, decide what type of roller coaster model you want to build. Design the model, list the materials needed, then collect the materials and build your roller coaster track. What material are you going to use to simulate the roller coaster track? It should be flexible enough so that you can include loops in your design. What item are you going to use for the roller coaster itself? Make sure that the item has enough mass to build up speed as it goes down the track. Remember, a model doesn’t always work exactly the same way as the real thing, so don’t be discouraged if your design has some flaws. Also, you probably will not need to include the initial hill where the roller coaster is pulled up in your design. Assume that the coaster is already at the top of the first hill. Do not include any kind of motor in your design. When the track is finished, test your design by placing the coaster at the top of the first hill and letting go. Remember, do not add any energy to the roller coaster by pushing it along the track. Did your coaster come out at the end of the track? If not, adjust the track and try again. When you have completed your trials, prepare a short report. In the report, draw the final design and write a paragraph describing your reasons for your design choice and how it worked when tested.

Conclusion In the process of completing this WebQuest, you’ve become informed about the physical laws governing roller coaster design, the differences between potential and kinetic energy, and how different variables affect roller coaster design. You have developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills as you planned, designed, and built a model roller coaster. Finally, you have tested your design and reported on your experimental results. How did your design work? Did you have to make adjustments to the original design? How did your model roller coaster compare to a real roller coaster?

Cedar Point stunned thrill-seekers yet again in 2003 with the debut of the park's unprecedented 16th, yes, 16th, roller coaster Top Thrill Dragster. Reaching a stratospheric 420 feet tall and topping out at an unheard of speed of 120 mph, this new steel screamer helped Cedar Point reclaim the title of owning the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the universe. Riders begin their epic journey aboard this whopping 42-story screamer by securing themselves into ultra-cool trains that resemble top fuel dragsters. The train then moves into a "starting line" position, where it is launched forward, reaching 120 mph in approximately four seconds. The train then zooms straight up the 420-foot-tall hill on track that rotates 90 degrees, crests the coaster's apex and then free falls back to Earth. But hold on, this isn't your father's roller coaster. As the train races 400 feet to the ground, the track twists an unbelievable 270 degrees what a rush! Riders then return to the station to begin regaling their friends with stories of the greatest ride of their lives. Designed by world-renowned coaster manufacturer Intamin AG of Wollerau, Switzerland, Top Thrill Dragster is located directly between two other Cedar Point legends. the Magnum XL-200 and Millennium Force roller coasters. Top Thrill Dragster was voted an impressive No. 10 in the 2006 Golden Ticket awards for the "Best Steel Roller Coaster in the World" category. Riders must be at least 52 inches tall to ride Top Thrill Dragster. May not accommodate Guests of Exceptional Size. Loose articles are not permitted on this ride.

Loose articles of any kind are not permitted. Top Thrill Dragster, the first coaster to break the 400-foot-tall milestone, is termed a strata-coaster. Riders are launched out of the station reaching speeds of 120 mph in four seconds. Trains will travel up the 420-foot-tall hill at a 90 degree angle where the train will spiral 270 degrees in a free fall prior to crossing the finish line. Guests must be in good health to ride this ride. Lap bars must be positioned firmly against the pelvis and the muscular parts of the thighs. Seatbelts must be fastened and tightened securely. If your physical characteristics prevent the lap bar from functioning properly, or if your head cannot be supported by the seat back, you will not be permitted to ride. May not accommodate guests of exceptional size. Try the test seat at the ride entrance to ensure the seatbelt fastens and tightens one-half inch. Guests with prosthetic devices must contact the Park Operations Office prior to waiting in line or riding. Glasses must be secured with an athletic strap. Occasionally, a launched train will not clear the hill. You should not be concerned. the train will slowly return to the launch position and will be launched again. Warning. This ride contains strobe lighting. Guests using Special Access will enter via the exit.

Finally, once the glue has dried, you have to seal the coasters with a water-based sealers to protect them from moisture.

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A new generation of faster, wilder roller coasters can makethe heart race up to 155 beats a minute and spur dangerous changesto heart rhythm in some people, according to a study releasedtoday. One volunteer in the study, which took place on the HolidayPark Expedition GeForce roller coaster in Germany, experienced anepisode of atrial fibrillation, and another experiencedventricular tachycardia both problematic changes in heart rhythm. Thetwo volunteers recovered after a fewseconds. The changes could have been fatal if the participantshad underlying cardiac conditions or if the irregularities hadlasted longer, said Dr. Dariusch Haghi, a coauthor of the study anda cardiologist at University Hospital of Mannheim inGermany.

Its real brief in duration, but it could certainlyprecipitate heart pain in individuals with blockages in coronaryarteries. David Mandt, a spokesman for the Alexandria, Va.-based International Assn. of Amusement Parks and Attractions, saidthe study reinforced the warnings that amusement parks have postedat most roller coasters for years. People with heart conditions andhigh blood pressure should notride.

We go to great lengths to make sure patrons understand thatthey need to be healthy to ride and experience attractions, saidMandt, whose group was not involved in thestudy. Roller coasters rarely spur fatal cardiac events. Researcherswith the

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention logged sevensuch deaths from 1994 to2004. A smaller 1989 study of a tamer roller coaster found thatriders heart rates increased on average to 154 beats a minute, but itfound no evidence of heart rhythm problems. The normal resting heartrate for an adult ranges from 60 to 90beats. Haghi and his colleagues wanted to update that study becausenewer roller coasters travel faster and tug on riders bodies withmore gravitationalforce. The roller coaster in Haghis study reached a top speed ofabout 75 mph and accelerated to 4.5 times the force of gravity duringa four-second free fall.

Versions of this German rollercoaster are the Superman Rides of Steel, according to the onlineRoller CoasterDatabase. The study looked at 55 healthy volunteers. The largest increasein heart rate occurred during the first 30 seconds of the ascent, even though the speed was low, underscoring the key role of emotionand anticipation in quickening the pulse, Haghi said. During theride, heart rate increased from an average of 89 beats a minute to155. Researchers measured blood pressure before and after theride. They found an elevation equivalent to mild hypertension, but itdid not present a problem for healthy individuals, Haghi said. Almost half the participants also saw an increase in the variabilityof their heart pattern, known as sinus arrhythmia. The change wassimply a physiological response to excitement, Haghi said, and riderswere not even aware ofit. The study may not reveal the true prevalence ofcardiovascular problems prompted by roller coasters because it looked at onlya small group of riders, cautioned Dr. Ori Ben-Yehuda, who directsthe coronary care unit at

I have yet to see a patient come in with a heart attack aftera roller coaster ride, he said. We had three heart attacks duringthe last Rock n us

From Meninos, the same designers who brought you the Samuel L. Jackson hard drive cases, these iPhone coasters have harnessed fanboy obsession into practical functionalityto protect your table from dangerous glass condensation. Constructed of thin plywood wrapped in a vinyl decal and bottomed in rubber, the 3.34" coasters come bundled in a pack of 16 for $60. Sadly, there's no support for downloadable coaster apps at this time. [Meninos via technabob]

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Simple and fun kitchen accessories. Ideas galore. *Tie up a stack of pretty coasters when next you need a hostess gift *Dress up a bottle of wine for gifting *Make a set of beverage jackets for your little one's sports team (in team colors!) *Experiment with new color combinations *Use up left-overs in your stash or purchase yarn in your colors and make a set for your patio, boat, or cottage.

Materials. Yarn - Worsted weight, 100% wool yarn for felting, in three to five coordinating colors. Coaster. ~45 yds. total for each. Hot Pad. ~80 yds. total for each, as follows (from center out) - color A, 3 yds.. color B, 6 yds.. color C, 11 yds.. color D, 18 yds.. color E, 40 yds. Beverage Jacket. small(large) - ~50(70)yds. total for each. Needles - 5 double-point needles and one 16" circular needle, US size 10 (6mm), or size needed to obtain gauge. Other - Tapestry needle. Gauge. 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4" in stockinet stitch (before felting). Measurements. Size will vary somewhat depending on yarn and amount of felting. Approximate finished measurements. Coaster. 5" diameter. Hot Pad. 10" diameter. Beverage Jacket. Small (to fit 12 oz. beverage can or equivalent water bottle), Large (to fit standard wine bottle). Notes. 1) Certain colors (white and yellow, in particular) may not felt. It is essential to swatch to test the felting properties of the wool! 2) Felting. Set washer load size to small and fill with very hot water. Add a small amount of mild soap. Place items in a mesh bag and toss in the washer with several pairs of jeans. Agitate, checking every five minutes. Do not run through the spin cycle. When fabric is desired density and approximate size has been reached, remove and rinse thoroughly in cool water. Roll in a towel to remove as much excess water as possible. Pull, press, and pat into shape and allow to dry completely. Beverage jacket should be blocked on a container of the size for which it is to be used. Hot pad can be flattened easily by placing under a plate weighted down with cans, books, or anything handy. Instructions. Coasters. With double-point needles, cast on 8 sts. Distribute evenly over 4 needles and knit one round. Increase in each st in the next round, as follows. knit one st in the st below and then knit the st on the needle (16 sts). Knit 3 rounds even. Work another increase round (32 sts). Knit 4 rounds even. Knitting onto circular needle, work another increase round (64 sts). Knit 5 rounds even. Purl 1 round. Cast off loosely in knit. Use the tail from the cast on to close the center hole by weaving through the base of original sts and pulling up. Weave in ends and felt. Hot Pad. Make as for coaster through the 5th even round, following the 3rd increase round (64 sts), changing colors on the 2nd and 3rd increase rounds. 4th increase (change colors). increase one st in every other st (96 sts). Knit 6 rounds even. 5th increase (change colors). increase one st in every third st (128 sts). Knit 5 rounds even. Purl 2 rounds. Bind off loosely in knit. Close up center hole as for coaster. Weave in ends and felt. Beverage Jacket. Small (12 oz. can) - Make as for coaster through the 2nd increase round. Knit one round even. 3rd increase. Increase one st in every other st (48 sts). Bind off loosely in knit. With right side of bottom facing, pick up and knit 40 sts evenly around (skip every 7th st). Knit 20 rounds even, changing colors when desired. Purl 2 rounds. Bind off loosely in knit. Weave in ends and felt. Large (wine bottle) - Make as for coaster through the 3rd increase round. Knit 2 rounds even. Bind off loosely. With right side of bottom facing, pick up and knit 50 sts evenly around (skip every 5th st). Knit 26 rounds even, changing colors when desired. Purl 2 rounds. Bind off loosely in knit. Weave in ends and felt. Help. Unsure about a technique used in this pattern? Visit www. KnittingAtKNoon. com for free on-line video demonstrations of techniques used in this, and other, Knitting At KNoon patterns.

Hi gang! Long time between posts, this should be remedied soon, as my mondo project is winding down. December 1st, baby! Before being swallowed up in Thanksgiving activities, I thought I'd slap up a tutorial for the coolest thing I learned the other day. The woman sitting next to me in a sewing class at Bernina showed us how to make these. She didn't have a name for them so for lack of something better I'm calling them Criss-Cross Coasters. They make great stocking stuffers, hostess or teacher gifts, whatever. You can whip up a set in no time, especially if you use a rotary cutter, because there is no hand finishing. I probably could have spent more time on photographing them, they look much snazzier in person. You can choose fabrics to suit the recipient, or your own (ahem) decor (see above). And for a change of pace, I thought I'd try an

I've been making coasters for a while, and people love them! I'm actually surprised that they work, and the condensation doesn't leak through the fabric. I've never seen them done this way though, but I may have to try it. Great tutorial!

Did you know that you can tuck the base of your wine glass into the center of the coaster and then you have a coaster attached to the glass? (base covered by the four fabrics, stem coming out the center) I'm not sure why you need to do that, but I made a bunch of these for gifts one year and one of the recipients showed me this trick and assured me that was what they were made to do!

There are people who are passionate about roller coasters, who travel the world to ride each and every one they can find, rating them and even breaking world records on them. I am not one of those people. I do, however, enjoy a good roller coaster. My older son may well be on his way to becoming one of the former, passionate coasterphiles, however, and I often get to join him as he tries new rides out. His favorite in all the world, so far, is California Screamin' at Disney's California Adventure park at Disneyland in California, and I've decided I agree with him. California Screamin' is not a radical ride, like many of the newer coasters that dangle people from overhead rails and fling them through corkscrew turns requiring chiropractic exams afterward. It is an homage to the classic wooden roller coasters of the boardwalk theme parks of yesteryear, whose most daring move is a single loop. But it's a well-balanced, truly enjoyable coaster that encourages repeat riding. We went three times on our last trip. As a fun coaster, it also works great as an education in physics. For all the important safety features, when you ride it, you'll realize that they way it's designed, if the roll bars weren't there, you'd still never fall out (well, except maybe for the peaks near the end). If you watch ahead of you as you ride it, you can see the superelevation of the tracks that means you're pressed into the seat as you make the fast turns, and as you experience the loop, you can tell how forces actually work to keep you in the car. So, like any geeky dad might do, I recorded one of our rides on California Screamin' this year. Take a look, and see what I mean. watch the ride not just to see the fun, but to see the physics, too. And leave a note about your favorite coasters in the comments below!

There are a couple of really fun roller coaster online simulations that let you change the design to change the forces. Here's one. And I posted a whole bunch more amusement park links at one of my other blogs.

I like a ride on a wooden coaster, so I like the Coaster at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, BC or the Comet at Great Escape, Lake George, NY. For an interesting steel coaster, you've got to ride Nemesis at Alton Towers near Derby in England.

I am one of these people that travel the world riding coasters, and have even set two world records riding them! I love this ride.the video brought back great memories of when I rode it back in 2002. Great ride, long, varied and one the whole family can enjoy.

I get too motion-sick to ride roller coasters, but if you like the classic wooden roller coasters, I understand that the Giant Dipper at the Boardwalk in Santa Cruz is one of the best.

There's a free app for the iPhone and iPod Touch called Roller Coaster Physics. The idea is that you turn it on when the ride starts then it tracks the g-forces that you are subjected to. You can then analyze it later. Good fun!

Sponge Coasters protect the surface the drink is on, while also being near to hand to quickly deal with any spilt liquids. [link]

Available in a variety of designs, these unique coaster puzzles separate to become four handy coasters. [link]

Each coaster is made up of 110 individual 1cm square “pixels” which are perfed in a way that lets you selectively remove blocks from each square. Through what sort of amounts to “pixel sculpting”, you can create your own personalized designs. [link]

Give your drinks a spin with these cool assorted coasters handmade from real vinyl records. The discs are sealed so moisture wont seep through to the surface. Comes in a set of six assorted labels packed in a clear, round case. [link]

Practice your maths at the table! This set of 5 die-cut industrial felt coasters comes in four reversible color options and will bring out the young student in you and your guests. [link]

A set of 6 coasters made from Perler Beads with a Perler Bead box. The coasters are power-ups from the Super Mario Bros. games, and the box is a Question Mark Block. [link]

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Clear your head, focus on those rails and hold that glass steady. On your marks Get set GO!!! These drive down memory lane coasters can link with each other forming a slot car race track. [link]

A nod to Americana, these coasters were inspired by the conventional 6-pack. Just pop out the individual coasters for use, then put them back in the ring for storage. [link]

Made of labels cut from the center of classic vinyl records, these hi-fi home furnishings will be a hit with any music lover. The discs are sealed so moisture won't seep through to the surface. Comes in a set of six assorted labels packed in a clear, round case. Designed by Jeff Davis. Handmade in Philadelphia. As featured in Gourmet. Because these coasters are made from real recycled records, each set will contain a different assortment of albums.

Information on local parks and their roller coasters. Photos and history of coasters and parks dating back to the early 1900's. A photo gallery of currently operating roller coasters. A personal library of books and magazine articles on past and present Northwest parks and coasters. And, listings of amusement park and coaster related websites. More research information and photos will be continually added and updated.

This site provides a database of information about roller coasters, including frequently-asked questions, coaster news, coaster definitions, design information, etc. This web page is organized around roller coaster themes - lists and statistics, books and magazines, images (which are excellent), links, etc. Use this page as a starting point for a Web search.

Coasterville University is an extensive web site focusing on some educational aspects of roller coasters. An entire section of their site focuses on the history of roller coasters. It is good information and does include some physics concepts. Another section of the site is concerned with the language of roller coasters. Finally, there are plans to add a third section to the university on the physics of roller coasters. As of this writing (2/27/98), no date for the physics section has been set. The university is part of a larger site which can be surveyed using the appropriate links to the Home page. For certain, this is a site worth visiting.

The author of the book "How Things Work" is now on-line with a helpful set of pages which utilize a Question-Answer format. The pages are organized according to topic - one of which is about roller coasters. The information is technical and very worthwhile. In addition to learning from already asked questions that others have posed, you might be able to ask him your own question and receive an answer. use an e-mail account from home to do so. This is definitely a site worth visiting.

This is the World's premier roller coaster site. It contains a wealth of information, including news, reviews, frequently-asked questions, statistics, histories, etc. Spend some time on this page and use it as a starting point of a Web search. The page also includes a search button which allows for a search for information on a selected topic.

This page lists an incredible number of links to roller coaster information. Many of the links lead to pages which are void of technical information.. Yet most of the links lead to pages with excellent graphics. Perhaps you can download some of the graphics for use on your oral presentation.

Ron Toomer is a very prominent roller coaster designers. This page lists his most popular roller coaster designs and provides links to information (and graphics) of his roller coasters. At the very least, you might want to download some of the graphics.

The world Wide Guide to Coasters, Parks, and Rides claims to be the most comprehensive roller coaster site in the world - and that's quite a claim. One section of their site is the Park and Ride Science section. This section details the physics of roller coaster rides. The site appears to still be in progress (as of 2/27/97). nonetheless, there is already a wealth of information on the physics of coasters. It is a very worthwhile site.

This is a growing site designed by a roller coaster enthusiast. There are links to roller coasters around the world, lists of videos and books about roller coasters, and some worthwhile images. The site seems to be under construction (as of this writing - 2/27/98) and thus would be worth a periodic re-visit to see if there is new information.

As of this writing (4/2/98), this is clearly the best site on the web to obtain information regarding the physics of roller coasters. The site is actually an on-line book on the topic. The book can be downoladed to your own computer and subsequently printed out (though reading online would help out the tree situation). The site was constructed by a high school physics teacher for both students and teacher. There are plentiful explanations of the physics found on coaster rides and also several suggested classroom activities. This is a must see.

Birket Engineering is a designer and manufacturer of roller coasters and other amusement park rides. They have a web site which is maintained primarily for commercial/business purposes. However, you will find that the "Links" page contins many links to potentially useful sites. Such sites include other engineering firms which make roller coaster rides, sites about roller coasters and roller coaster safety, and organizations which support or are somehow affiliated with roller coasters and amusement parks. As such, this page makes for a good starting point for conducting a web search. Finally, you might find that someone at Birket Engineering might be interested in colaborating with you on your project.

This page contains specific information about amusement park ride (indcluding roller coaster rides) saftey. There are multiple links from this page to associations, agencies, and other authorities which study, report on, gather statistics about, and regulate amusement parks and roller coaster safety issues.

Think Quest is a web project devoted to the use of internet technologies in education. They have provided a variety of links to numerous sites which pertain to projects of interest to physics teachers and students. On this page, you will find a couple of links to roller coaster sites which are worth visiting.

The Rolling Ball Sculpture page contains a lot of information which has little to do with roller coasters and mostly to do with art. Yet, tucked somewhere in the middle of the page, you will find several paragraphs pertaining to the physics of roller coasters. This makes it worth a visit.

South Coast Register. Mike Ware enjoys socializing at hotels and drinking a cold beer - no doubt a joy shared by millions of thirsty patrons around the world. Most beer drinkers would be familiar with disposable cardboard drink coasters. They have been used to soak up spillage and condensation for years. “Unfortunately once the coaster is wet and left to dry it distorts out of shape and has to be thrown away, Ware says. “Coasters are a billion dollar industry, we use 830,000 coasters a day in Australia. “So I came up with a thin plastic frame to hold the coaster and make it ridged. I soaked it and watched it dry and it didn’t distort, which means they can be used over and over, saving money and the environment. “The coaster just slides into the frame and that’s it. The little frame will take logo printing too, good for community messages like ‘Don’t drink and drive’ or ‘Quit smoking’. “It puts your message in the right place, in the patron’s face.” Ware conceived the idea at the Archer Hotel about a year ago. After eight months of prototypes and testing, he now has a patent and plans to export this year. Photo by South Coast Register.

That is a great ideahowever, ive seen hard plastic and even metal and cloth coasters for years now. even when i was little i saw different material coasters everywhere. it is though a great idea to have harder coasters, as the cardboard ones do distort quite easily to the point they cant be used again, and that is a lot of waste that could be avoided over the years.

Thats a great and wonderful idea for a beer coasters, coz most of the people in the world are beer drinker and they really need to have a new costers for beer, for me it will be great idea for business, thanks to all the beer drinker, coz you help this new coasters make a big sales in the market!

Martian Coasters is a set of four 4" game board beverage coasters, useful not just to play the "Where Can I Put Down My Beverage?" game, but also a pyramid game designed by Andrew Looney. It's a zany little race across an ever-shifting grid of colorful squares! This is NOT a standalone game, one Treehouse set and a six sided die is also needed to play. Official Product Page.

This group began in 1949 as the Robins. the original members were Ty Terrell, Billy Richards, Roy Richards, Bobby Nunn, Grady Chapman, and Carl Gardner. They recorded for Spark Records. Then in 1955 Spark was bought by Atlantic Records and the group divided into two. Carl and Bobby formed a new group, the Coasters, with Leon Hughes and Billy Guy. This group, which lasted until 1968, had four (sometimes five) members at a time. Carl and Billy G. were the permanent members. The other men who were in the group at one time or another were Obie "Young" Jessie, Cornell Gunter, Will "Dub" Jones, and Earl "Speedo" Carroll. The Coasters have been nicknamed "the Clown Princes of Rock 'n' Roll." Most of their songs were written and produced by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. The 9 songs reviewed below range in release date from 1957 to 1960. all were written by Leiber/Stoller unless otherwise noted. Searchin' (2.44) - The tempo is slightly faster than moderate, with the drums accenting every even-numbered beat. The other instrument is a piano. The narrator has been searching far and wide for his girlfriend. he resolves to find her even if it means swimming a river or climbing a mountain. Besides this version, I have one by Paul Revere and the Raiders. This is also the first of five Coasters songs of which I also have a version by the Beatles. Young Blood (Leiber/Stoller/Pomus) (2.19) - The drums again accent the second and fourth beats of each measure, but this time the tempo is slow. The drums, the saxophone, and the guys' voices are more audible than the piano. The term "young blood" meant a girl younger than 18. The narrator falls in love with a young girl and follows her home, but her father appears and orders the narrator to leave the girl alone. This is the second of the five songs later covered by the Beatles. Sweet Georgia Brown (Bernie/Pinkard/Casey) (2.44) - The tempo is even slower here than in the previous song, but the same instruments play here and in the next song. Georgia wears a yellow dress, stops traffic as she walks along streets, and drives young men out of their minds. The narrator resolves that he will stay in town as long as Georgia does. In a later version, the Beatles would sing behind Tony Sheridan. Yakety Yak (1.50) - The tempo is very fast. The narrator is a parent ordering a child to do household chores or else forfeit allowance money and dating privileges. Charlie Brown (original version 2.18. 1990s stereo version 2.16) - The original version is fast and in the key of A. the newer version is slightly faster and in the key of G. In the first two lines of each verse the drums and piano play whole beats. During the instrumentals a guitar joins the drums, piano, and sax. Charlie pulls many pranks at school, such as writing on walls and calling teachers "Daddy-O". sooner or later he will get in big trouble. Dub, who sang bass in this song, plays the role of Charlie as he speaks the final line of the chorus. "Why's everybody always pickin' on me?" Three Cool Cats (2.09) - The only instruments in this moderately slow song are drums and a guitar, except during the instrumental when a piano and a sax also play. As three men (cats) sit in their old car and share a candy bar, they see three girls (chicks) strutting around and eating potato chips. On sight of the girls, the guys fall in love with them. This is the fourth of the songs of which I also have a Beatles version. Along Came Jones (2.56) - I've liked this song a lot ever since I first heard it, and now it's my favorite Coasters song. The tempo is fast and instruments include African drums, a sax, and a banjo. The narrator turns on his TV to find a show in which the villain, Salty Sam, tries to kill the young woman, Sweet Sue, after she refuses to surrender the deed to her ranch. The use of "and then" holds me in suspense until the hero, Jones, appears. Simply his coming implies that he saves Sue just in time. Poison Ivy (2.42) - This moderately fast song features guitars and, during the chorus, clicking drums to provide the sound effect of a man scratching himself. The subject of this song is a sexually active girl who will give measles, mumps, and chicken pox to any man who dares sleep with her. Besame Mucho (Velasquez/Skylar) (2.15) - The tempo is moderate. I would guess one of the instruments to be a set of small chimes. Dub sings most of the lead vocals. the other guys sing "besame" repeatedly. The narrator asks the girl to love him eternally and fulfill his dreams. if she ever leaves him he will die. I've been told that "Besame mucho!" is Spanish for "Kiss me a lot!" This is the last of the five Coasters/Beatles songs. Back to My Oldies Homepage Back to My Personal Homepage

Add to iTunes | Add to YouTube | Add to Google | RSS Feed When you have a glass or mug with condensation on the bottom, you should set it down on a coaster. You dont want it damaging your furniture, right? If youre going to use a coaster anyway, why not use a fun LED coaster? The Glowing UFO Drink Coasters are not only functional, theyre also a great conversation starter for your next party! These drink coasters are designed to not only protect your furniture from condensation rings but also glow with an inner fire that illuminates your drinks. Simple pressure-sensitive pads in the base switch the coaster from blinking, to blinking between individual colors, to steady-on, so you can personalize your alcoholic experience. One coaster per unit purchased, so get as many as you need! These are clear plastic drink coasters, with six LEDs inside of each of them. You can set them to flash between the red, green and blue lights, or light up all colors at the same time! Theyre little LED lights attached to a circuit board, running off of the LR44 batteries. Even if you forget to turn these coasters off and kill the batteries, its cheap to replace them. You can buy like a hundred of them for about ten bucks. I have four of these, because you cant just have one. You need a full set! And if you allow your company to use glasses without coasters, youre just crazy! These little things are really well made. Theyve done something to maximize the light that is emitted from your coaster. Theyre really bright and the colors are excellent.

What a great idea Mr. Muckle! A wonderful recycle idea for those CDs. In fact, what a great idea for some groups fundraiser or group project. Anyone out there who is involved with 4-H should take note of this. A great recycle project. I use some leather ones my foreign exchange student brought me from Venezuela. Ive lost two though due to the antics of my daughters mini Cujo. Grady, our LoonyTune part Scottish terrier (mom was ST - dad was traveling salesman) dog thinks it is great fun to steal the coasters off tables.