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Ambiguity will lead to the innocent suffering alongside the guilty, argues report
magazine's Matt Peckham has offered up
a compelling argument
on why the upcoming "six strikes" plan is fundamentally flawed. "Six Strikes" is the term bandied about for the
voluntary collaboration
by internet service providers (ISPs) and big media groups like the
Motion Picture Association of America
to "educate" users on the "dangers" of piracy.
The proposal -- unlike past efforts like the
failed SOPA
-- does not involve the government. And it does not involve
internet "capital punishment"
-- termination of paying customers. But if customers are found pirating by MarkMonitor -- the group contracted by the
Center for Copyright Information
(CCI) to filter ISP traffic looking for P2P streams with infringed IP -- ISPs will be liable to either slow users connections or force them to take "classes" to regain access to the connection.
The move is a win for ISPs; they'll likely be able to provide a lesser degree of service to many of their customers while claiming it's in the noble name of "intellectual property protection". Reduced service means
less bandwidth and data consumed
, which in turn means cost savings, which in turn means more profit.
And big media is clinging to the notion that if it can just get some habitual pirates to abandon their foul ways, they'll instead turn to legally buying all sorts of content, triggering a golden age of media profits.
Of course there's little signs of that being the case -- pirates actually tend to already be the biggest buyers of
content, so it seems relatively unlikely they'll buy
if forced to forgo their pirating.
Piracy warnings might sound good on paper, but a major issue is how to track the true offenders and who should be forced to pay for that tracking.
What's more, Mr. Peckham poses an intriguing scenario of why the current IPv4 based plan in simply too dumb to work. He comments:
My condo complex (I'm an owner) has 48 units. It was built in 2003, so it's relatively new. At the time, the builders had the foresight to wire each unit with Ethernet — a drop in each room, everything connected back to aggregate wire closets. Near my front door (and all the front doors of all the units) is a mini-wire closet with a switch/hub that connects my unit to a central switch/hub in a locked room on the property.
That, in turn, plugs into a high-speed cable modem — a cable modem that's shared across all 48 units. We're technically shielded from each other using a special box that "firewalls" each private IP and can control how much bandwidth it's allocated, etc. Whether we elect to use it or pay for our own service instead, all 48 units have access to this shared Internet.
He argues that for business owners or owners of residential units (like himself), the plan will create a nightmarish scenario of new costs and enforcement responsibilities, in which ultimately the innocent may suffer along with the guilty. He writes:
You can probably see where I'm headed. With "six strikes," any of the residents in the complex who — knowingly or unknowingly — engage in an act of copyright violation, could incur an alert. Who's going to see that alert? Probably me, as the technical contact for the ISP (that or our property management company, at which point it'll route back to me).
At this point I'm not sure what happens. The IP address MarkMonitor's software is going to see, presumably, is our public one, not the private address of the device that's been singled out on our condo complex's network. How do we identify the perpetrator? Should we identify the perpetrator? If our ISP says we're in violation, is it incumbent on us to run our own tracking software, somehow, to identify the person(s) involved? Are we supposed to somehow issue these warnings ourselves, since the ISP won't technically be able to?
See the problem? Who's responsible for each infraction? Who should be punished? The entire complex, by throttling or at some point terminating our Internet service? Each unit in the complex pays for shared Internet equally as part of our monthly association fees. We're not a business — there's no CEO. The few of us who manage the Internet on behalf of the rest can't act unilaterally to preempt potential infractions by blocking aspects of the service by introducing content filters the way a private company might.
He also takes the ISP/media union to task for failing to transparently disclose full details of the plan and how it will work. He says the collaborators decision to force consumers to "reverse-engineer" their rights is a big "transparency issue".
The plan, as he points out, has been
temporarily delayed
by the CCI as the power outages from Hurricane Sandy set back the MarkMonitor's testing of the scheme on trial partner networks.
Hurricane Sandy temporarily delayed the "six-strikes" plan. [Image Source: Ed Zurga/AP]
But as the delayed system moves forward to rolling out in weeks to come, one has to wonder how many scenarios like the one Mr. Peckham laid out might occur. If they do, the wrath will likely largely be shouldered by the ISP, and they may find themselves losing paying customers.
And when things reach that point one has to wonder whether the fragile union between the content hording big media and the service providers will be capable of surviving the financial friction.
"People Don't Respect Confidentiality in This Industry" -- Sony Computer Entertainment of America President and CEO Jack Tretton
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Surface Pro is full of compromises
Microsoft's Surface RT hasn't exactly set the consumer tablet market ablaze since it was introduced late last year. According to IDC,
Microsoft only shipped about 900,000 Surface RT tablets
for Q4 2012 compared to 22.9 million for the iPad.
Despite a slow start with Surface RT, Microsoft is hoping for more success with its Surface Pro. Packing in a third generation Core i5 processor instead of the more limiting ARM-based processor its more svelte sibling, the Surface Pro can handle the vast Windows app library without breaking a sweat.
Even though Surface Pro
isn't due to launch until February 9
, reviews for the tablet went live tonight. Not surprisingly, reviewers loved the tablet's screen and its speedy Core i5 processor, but blasted the horrid battery life that puts it at the bottom of the pack.
The Surface Pro's 10.6", 1080p screen is a definite upgrade from the 1366x768 screen on the Surface RT. The reviewers seemed to be thoroughly impressed with its quality.
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: The 10.6-inch, 1920 x 1080 panel on the Pro is gorgeous, maybe the best laptop screen I've ever seen. Blacks are deep and whites are bright (my MacBook Air's display looks comparatively yellowish now), and colors are both accurate and vibrant. Since it's 1080p, it also holds up to closer pixel-level scrutiny when you're holding the device nearer to your face in tablet mode.
But while the screen looks good, actual usability is a compromise between two extremes.
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: By default, the tablet is set to scale text to 150 percent its original size, making most (but not all) menus and buttons huge and reasonably finger-friendly. That's great when you're actually using your fingers, but it results in a lot of wasted space on the display when you're using a mouse. More troublingly, it made the text and icons in many apps appear rather blurry…
When running apps at 100 percent, the visuals are much cleaner, and those who want maximum screen real estate will be happiest here -- but in this view scrollbars and other on-screen controls are tricky to hit accurately with a finger. Interacting with the desktop without a mouse suddenly becomes a chore.
The Surface Pro packs in a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-3317u processor, 4GB of RAM, Intel integrated graphics, and an SSD (64GB or 128GB). Compared to the ARM processor used in the Surface RT, the Core i5 simply blazes along in performance.
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: The Surface Pro does a nice job running lots of apps simultaneously. Powered by a Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and the 64GB solid-state drive, the Pro is just as capable and fast as most laptops. Programs load quickly and, in contrast to the Surface RT, there's none of that lag or stuttering when switching apps or swiping them in from the left. It also resumes from sleep in seconds and boots in under 10 seconds.
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: In general, it runs remarkably smoothly. I consistently switch around between a dozen different apps, some streaming music or movies, and the Surface Pro never stumbled once in normal use — I was actually shocked at how quickly it would resume playing House of Cards on Netflix when I alt-tabbed my way back to the app. Where the Surface RT took forever to load anything, and stumbled its way through any kind of intensive task, the Pro simply flies.
Battery Life
When it comes to battery life, this is where the Surface Pro seemed to take the most criticism. The Surface Pro racked in anywhere from one-third to one-half the battery life of its Surface RT counterpart.
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: Microsoft estimated that the battery life of the Surface Pro would be about half that of the Surface RT, and sadly, they were correct. On the LAPTOP Battery Test (Web surfing via Wi-Fi), the Pro lasted 4 hours and 37 minutes. That's about three hours less than the Surface RT (7:43), and about two-and-a-half hours less than the tablet average of 7:10.
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: If only the Surface Pro had excellent battery life. It doesn't. In our video-playback battery drain test, the Surface Pro lasted 4 hours and 31 minutes, regardless of whether the Type Cover was connected or not. That's not far off from some other high-powered 11- and 10-inch ultraportables, but it's a big step down the 6-hour mark on many ultrabooks. The Acer Iconia W700 lasted more than 7 hours despite having a similar processor.
By all accounts, the Surface Pro is a significant [second] step for Microsoft in the realm of tablet/convertible PCs. Performance is respectable, the screen is gorgeous (although legibility/usability could use some work), build quality/design is top notch, and it offers a decent allotment of ports/connectivity options. The overall weight/size, awkward typing positioning while on your lap, and the battery life will be big concerns, however, for many users. In summary, perhaps David Pierce of
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Even a well-executed Surface still doesn't work for me, and I'd bet it doesn't work for most other people either. It's really tough to use on anything but a desk, and the wide, 16:9 aspect ratio pretty severely limits its usefulness as a tablet anyway. It's too big, too fat, and too reliant on its power cable to be a competitive tablet, and it's too immutable to do everything a laptop needs to do. In its quest to be both, the Surface is really neither. It's supposed to be freeing, but it just feels limiting.
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Looking back
MSU cut a 22-point deficit to five in the second half but came up short at South Carolina, 79-72, on Wednesday. The Bulldogs bounced right back with a 74-71 overtime win over Auburn in Saturday's regular-season finale, marking the first time this season they won back-to-back SEC home games.
Looking ahead
MSU heads to Nashville to open play in the SEC Tournament on Wednesday. State, the No. 13 seed, will take on 12th-seeded South Carolina at 6:30 p.m. at Bridgestone Arena. It will be the third meeting between the teams this season.
MSU won the first one on Jan. 9 in Starkville, 56-54.
The winner of Wednesday's game will play No. 5 seed Tennessee at 2:30 p.m. Thursday.
Who's hot
After four consecutive games of single-digit scoring, freshman guard Craig Sword has filled it up the last two games. He scored 20 points against South Carolina, then notched 19 versus Auburn. Sword shot a combined 14 of 26 from the field in those two games, and he made two huge free throws in overtime Saturday to break a 71-71 tie.
Who's not
Freshman center Gavin Ware has had an up-and-down season, and he's been down the last couple of games. He was held to two shot attempts and six points at South Carolina, then scored just three on 1-of-6 shooting against Auburn.
Part of the problem has been getting the ball to Ware, who despite the struggles has drawn praise from coach Rick Ray for his effort.
RPI watch
MSU fell a bit in this week's RPI rankings, to 233rd in the country. Looking ahead, South Carolina has an RPI rank of 212.
Bottom line
As rough as this season has been for State, players are feeling good about the way the regular season ended with wins over Ole Miss and Auburn. A victory Wednesday would do even more to send the Bulldogs into the offseason with a sense of hope for the future.


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I'm not in disagreement, though my original statement about beamsabers vs. blasters/firearms was more "in-universe", rather than "what looks cool for the game/story".
Obviously, beamsabers blocking blaster bolts is bad-ass. It's awesome when it happens on-screen, and can be neat in a game when done right.
What I was getting at, however, was that if I were a character in a universe where I knew people ran around with beamsabers, I would ditch the flashy blaster and pick up an ol' "primitive" firearm.
As for the Command Vehicle thing, with all due respect, I think we just have a subjective difference of opinion and no amount of back-and-forth is going to convince the other. We come from differing gaming backgrounds, and we bring different expectations to our BrikWars games.
So perhaps we should just agree to disagree and argue about something worthwhile and not at all pointless like politics, font-choice, or why shows we don't even watch suck so much.


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Well, in an interesting move that I'm still trying to figure out, former Governor and Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R-AR) has endorsed Attorney General Mike Cox for Governor. Here's a copy of the press release that I received today. I'll give my analysis after the press release:
Mike Huckabee Endorses Mike Cox in 2010 Race for Governor
Huckabee: "Mike Cox best described as Michigan's Pro-Life, Pro-gun conservative candidate for Governor"
LIVONIA, MI— One of America's most respected conservative leaders, former Presidential candidate Mike Huckabee today formally endorsed Mike Cox in the 2010 race for Governor.
"Mike Cox is best described as Michigan's Pro-Life, Pro-gun conservative candidate for Governor," said Huckabee. "Mike is an innovative, strong leader who is not afraid to take a stand on an important issue. He is opposed to the runaway tax and spend policies we are seeing at the federal and state levels."
Cox's message of less spending, lower taxes and reformed government has set him apart in Michigan's race for Governor. Cox recently drew a crowd of 1,200 families, activists and community leaders to a Rally for Michigan's Future in Oakland County and hundreds more last weekend to the Grand Opening of his campaign headquarters in Livonia.
"Mike Huckabee is one of our nation's most respected leaders," said Cox. "Mike Huckabee continues to fight for more liberty and less government. I am proud to have his support and am honored he is standing beside me as we fight to bring jobs back to Michigan."
Cox announced Huckabee's endorsement first today via social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, U-Stream and conservative bloggers across Michigan.
Huckabee has been called an early frontrunner for the 2012 Republican Presidential nomination scoring well in many polls including last November's Gallup-USA Today poll. Mike Huckabee polled ahead of President Obama as recently as January 2010.
"Mike Cox has also fought hard to protect Second Amendment rights in Michigan," Huckabee continued. "I am proud to endorse Mike Cox for Governor of Michigan."
Cox is the only candidate for Governor to release a comprehensive 92 point plan to put Michigan back to work, including proposals to cut billions of dollars out of the state budget, cut taxes on job providers and families by $2 billion, make government more transparent, reform education, and revitalize our cities. The plan is available at www.mikecox2010.com. The Mike Cox 2010 Campaign also recently announced that it raised $1.8 million in 2009 – with roughly $1.5 million cash on hand. The funds came from over 2,500 individual donors – with roughly 1,000 of the contributors donating less than $100.
For more information on Mike Cox's campaign for Governor, please visit www.mikecox2010.com or call the campaign office today at 734-525-5035.
About Gov. Mike Huckabee: Prior to his 2008 presidential campaign, Huckabee served as the 44th Governor of Arkansas from 1996-2007 and as the state's lieutenant governor from 1993-1996. As a young adult, he served as a pastor and denominational leader. He became the youngest president ever of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention, the largest denomination in Arkansas. Huckabee's efforts to improve his own health have received national attention. He is the author of 6 books, the most recent being "Do the Right Thing," which spent its first 7 weeks of release in the top ten of the New York Times Bestseller list. He is currently the host of the top rated weekend hit "HUCKABEE" on the Fox News Channel, and is heard three times daily across the nation on the "Huckabee Report." Huckabee and his wife, Janet, live in North Little Rock, Arkansas. They have three grown children: John Mark, David and Sarah.
Alright, so my analysis… this honestly confused me when I saw it. I've been wondering for the past few hours why a Presidential candidate would jump into the gubernatorial race here in Michigan.
One thing is for sure, this is by far the biggest endorsement that I can think of for any of the current gubernatorial candidates. The announcement definitely gives Cox more momentum than he already had (which is quite a bit – he's been battling Congressman Pete Hoekstra, with both of them leading the polls at one time or another). But will it help him in the long run?
In the 2008 Presidential Primaries, Huckabee got 16.08% of the vote in Michigan, with Romney winning with 38.92%, and McCain coming in second with 29.68%. Huckabee did worst in Cox's area of the state, but better in central and western Michigan, so that might help Cox a little bit, by diversifying his support. So, I'd say that the best endorsement to get would've been Romney's but Huckabee is still a major player in the conservative movement, and as of now, polling well for 2012.
Now, another thing that I thought about was Huckabee's stances on law and order issues. One of the major problems I've always had with Huckabee (don't get me wrong – I like the guy) has been his stances on law and order issues as governor. He issued a lot of pardons and commutations as governor of Arkansas (most notably, the recent scandal with Maurice Clemons who shot and killed 4 police officers in 2009). Being an Attorney General, I'm not sure if Huckabee's endorsement is the best thing for Mike Cox's law and order record, but I may be reading into this more than I should.
Huckabee's endorsement will help Cox with social conservatives, a group that may be hesitant to vote for him because of his affair back in 2005, but I think most people have (rightfully) moved on from that issue. But the pro-life movement in Michigan is very strong, and Huckabee's endorsement will go a long way for Cox when it comes to social issues. Then again, with the current emphasis on the economy, social issues probably won't be the deciding factor in who voters do vote for (although in the Republican primary, it'll be more of an issue than in the general election).
But the most interesting thing about this, and I've been wondering this all day, is why would a Presidential candidate endorse a gubernatorial candidate in a primary race? There's 3 answers that I think it could possibly be:
- Huckabee has given up running for President (at least for 2012), and is going to focus on his PAC and getting Republicans elected around the country.
- He's gambling that Cox will end up winning, and will help him here in Michigan in 2012.
- Huckabee is already counting Michigan as lost to him in 2012, and isn't afraid of losing a few potential delegates by angering non-Cox supporters.
Option 2 and 3 make the most sense to me. I don't think he's given up on running, but I don't think Huckabee can win Michigan in 2012 if Romney runs. Romney's biggest competition here in Michigan was McCain, and without McCain, I think Romney would've gotten close to, if not more than, 50% of the vote in 2008.
He may not be publicly saying it, but I don't think he plans on winning Michigan. My guess would be that he's hoping Cox will bring in some supporters (and money) in 2012, so that can offset the voters that Huckabee may lose because he's supporting Cox.
But no matter what the outcome is for Huckabee, this definitely gives Cox a decent boost for now. Whether or not is does anything for him come August 3rd, we'll just have to wait and see.
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I'm reading a couple threads today and was caught by the one on the old boys network. As someone who has been contributing to open source for a long time in one form or another I too am concerned by what I see here.
Specifically, the trust here seems more like viral marketing than 'real' trust. I see the path of least resistance to being able to post here to be getting a few friends who are familar with my work to log on an cert me because I haven't a good way to associate with the folks already online.
An interesting way to build traffic, but not quite to the sweet spot yet.
Which brings me to the article on /.
A lot of the folks seemed to think that it was simply too big. I disagree. As a moderator I'll switch to -1 for the good of the community, but otherwise switching to 2 or 3 filters out the cruft quite nicely. If a thread looks interesting then pop the filter down and see more. The scaling that means every topic recieved 200 posts also means that I can delve deeper when something catches my eye.
That sweet spot?
Something in between the two sites. Let everyone post, but rate people and posts. Not just people. Not just posts.
This way the cruft gets filtered out on a topic by topic basis, but over time the human cream rises to the top and I can filter that was also.


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A car that uses ordinary water as fuel? No it's not science fiction, it is not waiting to be rolled off the assembly line and it does not cost thousands of dollars.
Take a moment to watch the cool video clip below that was recently sent in by one of my readers that built an earlier basic DIY version of the Hybrid WaterPower system for his father's car to prove how water is indeed the right solution that will save you the most money today!
You already own the car of the future! In fact, the green car of your dreams is already sitting in your driveway waiting to burn off some water! Here's how:
Keep on reading to find out even more about how you can use water to save fuel, clean out your engine and most importantly SAVE MONEY!
Remember, you still have to take the occasional trip to the gas pump because water is supplemental to your gas or diesel fuel. 100% water cars are still on the drawing board, but extracting energy from water to double or even triple your fuel economy is VERY EASY.
This is not new technology. We've been using water to gas converters in our vehicles for over 6 years. This is proven technology. Using a simple device, you can use the electricity from your battery to separate water (H2O) into a gas known as HHO. HHO is two parts Hydrogen and 1 part Oxygen. HHO is a supercharged gas that burns effectively and produces significant energy, greatly improving your fuel economy. Incredibly, the waste product is water!
This is very easy to do, we will show you exactly how! We've taken an almost century old suppressed technology, updated it and simplified it using local hardware store parts and created a effective, affordable and simple device. Our water conversion guide will show you exactly how. This system is very easy to install and requires very little maintenance. Plus, it works on all vehicle types.
FACT: Pound for pound HHO is 3x MORE potent than gasoline! Are you spending too much on gas? Maybe it's time you joined the thousands of people worldwide are already using HHO technology to dramatically improve fuel economy.
You can if you understand how HHO uses energy to create more energy. Used by itself gas wastes 80% of your investment through fumes, vibration, evaporation and unburned fuel. Once you add water to the equation you change the way your engine processes the fuel and triple its potential to help HHO take your car further!
The time for you to take advantage of what big rig trucks drivers (and car manufacturers) have known for years. You can convert your vehicle to a hybrid car now! You don't need to wait for the big car manufacturers to do it for you. They are in bed with the oil industry and what ever they offer will be too little and too late!
I'll let you in on a dirty little secret that car manufactures don't want you to know. Making hydrogen in factories and shipping it to gas stations will be nearly as polluting as the evils we have in place now. Furthermore this volatile hydrogen needs to be stored under pressure which makes hydrogen gas stations and your car prone to sudden explosions.
Until these issues are resolved the Hybrid WaterPower system is the only way to provide your car with Safe Hydrogen On Demand - as you need it. There's no need for dangerous storage tanks. Because the hydrogen is produced On-Demand, this technology is perfectly safe for you and your passengers. Thousands of satisfied customers have used this technology for years and it's been proven both extremely SAFE and Reliable.
The great news is, we now have the technology to solve the "energy crisis" and the environment - right now. You can help save our planet and your wallet starting today, all by just using water. Hybrid WaterPower is a 100% effective, EASY solution that you can install without having to make any modifications to your car's engine. Hybrid WaterPower can convert your car or truck into an HHO machine within minutes.
Since your converting water into an explosive gas, you might be thinking "Isn't that dangerous?" NO, it's completely safe, due to a number of reasons. We've used the Hybrid WaterPower system for over 6 years and out of the thousands of systems installed, we never heard of any problems.
If the Hybrid WaterPower system wasn't safe, we would have been out of business a long time ago. The way this system releases water energy is extremely safe as it's created on-demand, as the engine needs it and it only ignites inside your engine that gives you some more bang for your buck - mileage wise that is.
This is what the Hybrid WaterPower system will do for you:
|I'm so glad I tried your system. I thought it would be a big headache and would involve getting into the guts of my engine. It was much easier than I expected. I am a florist and I need to drive a truck.
|I drive a rebuilt muscle car around town in the summer - a gas guzzling Chevy Camaro. It consumes nearly half a tank of gas in just one afternoon.
|I run a car rental company up here in Canada that specializes in auto sharing. Most of my cars are already economy cars but I have gone one step further and converted every single on of the cars in my fleet to water/hydrogen burning systems.
|Hi I have been driving an old Toyota pick up since forever. I wasn't sure how compatible your system would be with the Toyota's fuel injection system but putting the Hybrid WaterPower system in went off without a hitch.
|I own a fairly new BMW SUV. I didn't expect gas prices to raise this fast. It was hard to keep up with the payments until I found your system.
The video below shows a demonstration of a water hydrolyzer in action:
Converting your car to a water burning machine is easy! There's no need to change your engine components or your car electronics. Just fill this simple device with plain water and once your start your car, the electricity from your car will begin producing HHO gas (Hydrogen + Oxygen) as shown in the video below.
It's very simple to install. The HHO gas generated from the system is sent to the engine's intake manifold as shown in the diagram below. Our design makes installation super simple, it only takes minutes to connect. The system uses vacuum pressure to send more HHO gas as your engine's RPM rises.
Don't worry if you don't understand this completely. Rest assured that there are complete and thorough diagrams in the easy to understand, step-by-step instruction manuals.
The electrical connection is just as simple. Other systems use complete wiring that require an experienced mechanic to configure. Our device bypasses the complications by connecting the 12 volts of your battery with one connection to your ignition switch. This ensures that hydrogen will only be produced when your car is on. For added safety the system is fully protected by a fuse. The entire electrical connections should take less than 15 minutes to connect.
After testing hundreds of designs including stainless steel wire, plates, tubes of all different shapes and sizes, we came up with our own unique design. Through extensive testing with our high precision gas volume meter, we found that our unique design produces the most HHO gas with the least amount of electric power from your car's battery.
The Hybrid WaterPower system installs in diesel engine's just as easy in gas engines. It even works great if your car has a Turbo Charger. Feedback from our satisfied customers prove how simple installation is and how much money you can save.
If you own a big rig or have a lot of space under your hood, you can join multiple cells together to produce massive amounts of HHO and use even less gasoline!
Hybrid WaterPower has built up a following with thousands of customers because it works!
Keep in mind that there are still greedy and powerful forces in place today (i.e. Oil Industry) that would love to see you wasting fuel. As the price per gallon goes up, so does their profit! They will tell you water cars are crazy, dangerous or that they will void your car warranty. Time and time again history has shown us that large corporation have suppressed information to keep profits up. Just think of the tobacco industry.
At Hybrid WaterPower, we're fed up with waiting for the automotive and oil industry to do something about high gas prices and global warming. But, we can't do it alone, we need your help. Together we can make a difference, here's how:
Every car manufacture uses slightly different designs, so we can't give you the exact savings you will get. What we can say is what we've experienced:
Take Peter Minovski from Cleveland, Ohio. He has a Ford pickup and in November he installed the Hybrid WaterPower device in his truck engine.
Peter and his brother tested the device on seven more cars, of all different makes and models, (mostly owned by neighbors and family) and found on average that no matter what, the device increased mileage by a whopping 139%. One tiny Honda Civic fixed up by another neighbor had a massive mpg savings of 280%.
So just how much money can you save using the Hybrid WaterPower System?
Take a look that the gas savings estimator below. It gives you an idea of how much you can save. Just move your mouse over the type of vehicle you own. Note: The estimated gas saving is based on driving 2000 miles per month at $4.00/Gallon.
This technology is used by thousands and thousands of people, yet it's still hard for many people to get their heads around it. Many have focused too much on what they may have learned in school, people who doubt this technology have never tried it. The only way to truly know is to TRY IT FOR YOURSELF today at no risk and see the results.
When you place your order below you are getting access to download this very important eBook and videos:
This book and videos contain all the information for all types of vehicles including cars, trucks, big rigs, gas/diesel, all vehicle types are included.
This book is only available online from us and they are not available in any store. They are also available in the language of your choice including English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French, Japanese, Chinese, Russian and German.
Why an electronic book instead of an ordinary one? The reason is important and responsive to what is an ever-evolving market.
Water and hydrogen run cars are going to be big business in the near future and we expect many modifications and updates to take place as the technology becomes even more in demand. Thanks to all the wonderful feedback from our satisfied customers, Hybrid WaterPower continues to evolve and improve, increase fuel efficiency to the limits. This is happening fast.
When you buy information in this eBook form, there is no need to pay for updates or an additional book just to keep up with the times. You'll get immediate FREE access to all future updates!
In this eBook, you will discover step-by-step how to quickly build and install the powerful water fuel system shown below for next to nothing, all using simple tools at home, and you'll learn how to save tons of money every time you drive.
Smaller systems sell on the internet between $900-$1400 AND THEY ARE WORTH EVERY PENNY! But the biggest problem for you is that the systems are "secret" and they will not tell you how to replicate them. That means for each of your friends, family, or clients they'll have to fork over $1,000s to enjoy the gas saving you enjoy in your car or truck.
Why not enjoy the benefits of a water fuel system right now. Well now you can enjoy the benefits without waiting. And that's what you'll get right now with this package, you'll get all the information, all secrets revealed.
You can enjoy the Hybrid WaterPower technology right now! It is not impossible and you do not have to wait for permission from anyone!
No secrets are withheld! You can even resell the information or the units you assemble for as much as you want and start your own very lucrative gas saving business today!
You can make your own Hybrid WaterPower device using the following components and just a few basic tools:
This incredible eBook includes ALL the information you need to get the MAXIMUM gas saving from your vehicle. It includes detailed step-by-step instruction on how to build the Hybrid WaterPower gas savings system. It also includes secret techniques to OPTIMIZE the system for you individual vehicle, ensuring you save tons of money on fuel. Reading one without the other won't allow the MAXIMUM FUEL SAVING BENEFITS. But together you'll get everything you need to get started today!
This eBook is the result of years of research and hundreds of failed tests which have resulted in a water-fuel conversion system that WORKS! Thousands of users worldwide have helped to improve this technology further. All this research and information is included in this amazing, unique eBook.
Remember, you'll have access to all future updates to this book and the upgraded technology for FREE!
We're not going to cover everything here, when you order you'll get all the instructions. For now, here are the major factors you need to know:
Safety First
This system was designed with SAFETY FIRST in mind. There are NO safety hazards to worry about. Yes, hydrogen gas can be dangerous, but only when it's stored at high pressure. Our system generates hydrogen-on-demand, it only makes as much as the engine needs. Plus, the system produces HHO not pure hydrogen gas. This extra oxygen makes our system very safe. HHO is more powerful than regular gas, yet much more stable.
Thousands of road tests have shown HHO to be safe. In fact it is safer than any "hydrogen car" that is likely to roll off of a car manufacturer's assembly line in the next couple of years. Bottom line: unlike "hydrogen cars" this system is very safe.
Also, unlike other formulas for generating hydrogen, this system does not involve the use of harsh chemicals like Xylene. These chemicals may produce a 5% increase in power at the expense of burning up engine components and leaving chemical residue to clog up your engine.
Space Requirements
The minimal space required for installation is 4 inch wide by 6 inch tall . You should have easy access to it. Ideal placement for the device is near the washer fluid, the battery or in front of the radiator.
Hybrid WaterPower is the only system available today that let's you customize the dimensions to fit your vehicle exactly. Some newer cars have very little space in the engine bay.
All the information required is provided in the eBook. Everything is explained in simple, step-by-step instructions. Anyone can do it.
Usually this system needs very little maintenance. You should check it over like you would any other component of your car. You can check it quickly each time you add more water. This may be every three to six weeks depending on how much you drive.
Replacements parts are rarely needed, but if they are they can be obtained very cheaply from hardware stores (catalog numbers provided for your convenience) so you can enjoy this technology for many years with very few expenses.
Once you learn how to put together the system you can make many replicas of it and install them in as many vehicles as you like.
NOTHING is hidden or complicated. We made this book as simple to understand as possible so you could do this by yourself without having to lay out hundreds of dollars for a kit or ready to install hydrogen-on-demand system.
The simplest systems can be made for as little as $20. Many people are selling these completed devices for $300. That's a profit of $280 per installation. And these things sell like hotcakes, once your first customers realize how much gas their saving they'll tell a friend, and another friend. As the word spreads like wild fire, you'll be installing as many systems as you want. Think of all the extra cash you'll make. Installing just 3 systems a week, you could make $3,360 per month, PART TIME!
Don't forget, when you buy the Hybrid WaterPower system, you own the right to build and resell the system without paying us a thing. We want everyone to enjoy these gas saving benefits.
Installation also takes less then an hour so imagine what would happen if you managed to turn this into a full time job.
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In 1894, Joseph Meyer Schulte and his wife, Alvina Tobian, were blessed with three grandchildren, one born to each of their three oldest children. (Their youngest son Ted was just eight years old at that time.) I estimate this picture to have been taken circa 1901, give or take.
The grandchildren, left to right, were:
- Mamie, born to Joseph's daughter Ida on 9 May 1894.
- Elmer, born to Joseph's son Rudolph on 4 August 1894.
- Evelyn, born to Joseph's daughter Elizabeth on 1 April 1894.
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was worried i havent seen her in awhile. thought she crawled under a rock to die. i decided to have a look.
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For a sec I thought this was spam. Good thing she isn't dead. How did she get under that rock?I tested 97% positive for Multiple Tank Syndrome
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crawled under and made it a nest this is the new arrangement after checking, before i could only see like a crack under it now its a bit more open hope she doesnt get too stressed, i used pea pebbles and a few flat garden stepping stones pvc sections
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spam eh thats quite a welcome to a new user, and who moved it from breeding cause technically this is a breeding topic cause she has eggs :P not so sure i want to stay here either tossed a link to my friend and it wont show pictures/links without logging in
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You made no mention of "breeding" in you original post which is likely why your thread was moved. You can appreciate how that miss-understanding could happen.
As for the spam, please don't take any personal offense to that statement. At times there can be a lot of spamming where the title of the thread is a single word.
Unfortunately, if your friend wants to view the photos posted here, he/she will have to join the forum and then log-on. A lot of forums are set-up that way.If you take your time to do the research FIRST, you can successfully set-up and keep ANY type of aquarium with ease.
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By: Dr. Jeff Masters , 1:58 PM GMT on December 21, 2007
If one had to pick the region of the world most likely to influence the course of human history this century, the Middle East would be the obvious choice, due to its political volatility and rich oil resources. However, the Middle East may have a significant challenger next century from a seemingly unlikely place--Greenland. Why Greenland? Well, the Greenland ice sheet holds enough water to raise global sea level 7 meters (23 feet). There are worrisome signs that the ice sheet might be more vulnerable than we thought to significant melting near the end of the century, according to research results presented at last week's annual meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) in San Francisco. The meeting is the world's largest annual gathering of climate change scientists.
For climate change scientists, Greenland is clearly the most important place in the world. You could tell this by the way glaciers with unpronounceable names like "Kangerdlugssuaq" rolled off their tongues in a smooth, practiced manner at talks given at the AGU meeting. At least 120 presentations focused on the Arctic or Greenland, and fully 52 of these concerned Greenland. I attended roughly 20 of these talks, and most of the presenters made it clear that they were quite concerned about the future of Arctic sea ice and the Greenland ice sheet, particularly in light of the astounding Arctic sea ice melt that occurred in 2007. A number of these talks raised the possibility that we've reached a tipping point in the Arctic. A complete loss of summertime sea ice may occur between 2013 and 2040, three of the presenters said, with the resulting warming dooming the Greenland ice sheet to a slow but inevitable melting process over a period of centuries. None of the presenters expressed the view that the current melting of the Greenland ice sheet and Arctic sea ice was due to a natural cycle that would completely halt or reverse in the next few years or decades.
At a talk on "The Recent Arctic Warm Period", Dr. Jim Overland, an Arctic expert with NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, didn't offer his view on whether a tipping point had been reached. Instead, he asked the audience to vote. The options he presented:
* A The melt back of Arctic sea ice observed in 2007 is permanent and will not lessen.
* B Ice coverage will partially recover but continue to decrease.
* C The ice would recover to 1980s levels but then continue to decline over the coming century.
Both Options A and B had audience support, but only one brave soul voted for the most conservative option C.
Figure 1. A research submarine breaks through the Arctic ice. Image credit: Bernard Coakley.
The latest news from Greenland
I was amazed see the tremendous breadth and intensity of research efforts focused on Greenland and the Arctic, presented at AGU. Extra funding has been given to research efforts as part of the International Polar Year (IPY) program, scheduled to run March 2007 through 2009. Satellites like Icesat and GRACE measure the extent of Greenland's ice from above, aided by a fleet of small and large research aircraft. Scientists now have unmanned aircraft that can use runways or be launched by slingshot that can measure the extent of Greenland's melt water lakes. The air armada will be joined next year by the Total Pole Airship, the first blimp used for Arctic studies. Manned and unmanned submarines measure the thickness of the sea ice surrounding the island, and both permanent and temporary bases dotted across Greenland and the polar sea ice house scientists doing land-based studies. Ships and buoys also add data from the ocean areas.
A short list of the results presented at AGU all point to an ice sheet in peril:
- Melting of snow above 2000 meters elevation on Greenland reached a new record in 2007 (Tedesco, 2007).
- Leigh Stearns of the University of Maine's Climate Change Institute showed that the contribution of Greenland melting to global sea level rise has doubled in the last five years. According to the 2007 IPCC report (see Figure 4.18), Greenland may account for as much as 10% of the total global annual sea rise of about 3-4 mm/year (approximately 1.5 inches per decade).
- Sea Surface Temperatures (SSTs) have warmed over 5° C (9° F) over the waters west of Greenland since 1990 (Figure 1, to the right). This has caused the ice-free season to increase by over 60 days per year along the coast.
- The Greenland ice sheet has experienced conditions as warm as those today in the past. Lowell et al. (2007) found organic remains in eastern Greenland that had just been exposed by melting ice, and dated these remains at between A.D. 800 to 1014. Thus, this portion of Greenland was ice-free about 1000 years ago, and temperatures were presumably similar to today's. Erik the Red took advantage of this warm period to establish the first Norse settlements in Greenland around 950 A.D. However, the climate cooled after 1200 A.D., and the Norse settlements disappeared by 1550.
For more information, see our new Greenland feature on our expanding climate change page.
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Lowell, T.V., et al., 2007, Organic Remains from the Istorvet Ice Cap, Liverpool Land, East Greenland: A Record of Late Holocene Climate Change,, Eos Trans. AGU, 88(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract C13A-04.
Stearns, L.A., and G.S. Hamilton, 2007, New States of Behavior: Current Status of Outlet Glaciers in Southeast Greenland and the Potential for Similar Changes Elsewhere, Eos Trans. AGU, 88(52), Fall Meet. Suppl., Abstract C13A-06.
Tedesco, M., "A New Record in 2007 for Melting in Greenland," EOS, 88:39, 2007, 383.
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Want to stay inside? Bake these ribs instead. Omit the water and simmering step. Place ribs on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake uncovered at 325ºF for 1 1/2 hours; brush with sauce. Bake uncovered about 45 minutes longer, brushing frequently with sauce, until tender. Heat any remaining sauce as directed in step 4.
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Well I got a good ole shotgun but me being a guy and all, everyone knows we have to have our toys Anyways I was thinking about saving up for a shotgun just for turkeys.. For example, one with like a 20/22 inch barrel, thumbhole grip or pistol grip, mossy oak camo, and a good scope... I have been looking at the Mossberg 535 turkey thug, also the Remington 870 mag, and the Stoeger P-350 oh and by the way Stoeger has a turkey gun out right now for those who hasn't seen it.. What do you boys recommend? I love the Stoeger for the price but I've always been a Remington fan, and then the 535 is a good gun also. Thanks!
P.S.. Hey Clark, don't worry, any gun I choose I promise to give it a thorough cleaning before shooting it!


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Sœur lemonade
Sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady unfurl their folktronic mantle as CocoRosie at Sunshine Theater (120 Central SW) on All Hallows' Eve at 9pm. Gender-bending lionmasters, pirates and reindeer herders can join the eldritch siblings at their enchanted, theatrical autumn fête and find themselves in fine company. Formed in 2003, CocoRosie's moniker is a portmanteau of their childhood nicknames; Bianca's was "Coco," and Sierra's was "Rosie." With five full-lengths under their fishnet-and-wool hoop skirt, the act has relentlessly toured and successfully cultivated a national and international fan base. If you're not already an über-fan, give "Lemonade" or "Gallows" a listen and find yourself charmed. Local songbird Jenny Wren, DJ Nicolatron and Reighnbeau open. Festive revelers aged 13 and over are cordially invited to join the circus. ... if only for one night. Presale tickets are $17.
Jack Atlantis
Redux resurrection
Everybody's got their own opinion about the value of the "cover band." The various paeans to and indictments of the genre—for lack of a better categorical model—always remind me of Jim Jarmusch's thoughts regarding originality (nonexistent) and authenticity (invaluable) in the creation and transmission of art; then, Jarmusch quotes Jean-Luc Godard: "It's not where you take things from—it's where you take them to." Cramps cover band Teenage Werewolves doesn't radically reinterpret or revision the legendary punk band's oeuvre, but its members are clearly authentic in both celebration and imitation. Judge for yourself on Thursday, Oct. 31, at Sister (509 Central NW) when the Werewolves deliver their homage. But that's not all. The Grave of Nobody's Darling pays tribute to Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground, and Full Speed Veronica dresses up as the Ramones. This 21-and-over gig rises from its coffin at 8pm, and admission is $10.
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Descanso descant
Karaoke rules. Whether you prefer to keep your faculties sharp or down liquid courage, the act of singing to a room of strangers can be very liberating. My personal favorite is "Islands in the Stream," but it's always a challenge for this Dolly Parton fanatic to find a gent willing to attack Kenny Rogers' vox. Whatever your level of vocal skill, make an ass out of yourself for a really good cause at Day of the Dead Skaraoke at Low Spirits (2823 Second Street NW) on Friday, Nov. 1. All Saints' Day seems a fitting time to fundraise for Camp Rising Sun, a residential summer camp program for youths on the autism spectrum. Makeup artists will be standing by to transform your visage into a calavera. Rock both muerto maquillage and the mic at this 21-and-over shindig starting at 9pm. Admission is only five bucks.
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Spacegrass soirée
Okay, I'll admit I haven't paid much attention to stoner rock group Clutch since the mid-'90s. Clutch released their second, self-titled full-length in '95, and it was in heavy rotation on my portable CD player in high school. The whole album's pretty strong, but "Spacegrass" is the sticky stoner masterpiece—and a total earworm. "Dodge Swinger 1973, top down, chassis low/ Panel dim, light drive, Jesus on the dashboard/ T-minus whenever it feels right, Galaxy 500." My ignorance of Clutch's post-'90s catalog is no reason to miss what promises to be a nostalgic yet forward-looking concert at Sunshine Theater (120 Central SW) on Thursday, Nov. 7. Austinite metal outfit The Sword and '70s-meets-'90s punk-rock band American Sharks open. This 13-and-over show revs up at 8pm, and presale tickets are $23.
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Siel DK80
The Siel DK-80 is an odd synth that could be said to bridge the gap between low end mid-eighties Roland and Sequential type synthesizers. It is an analog synth with digital control. It is also bi-timbral with a split keyboard mode giving you 2 polysynths in one keyboard! The sounds are OK, and the DK-80 makes a great backup synth. It has an on-board two-track sequencer, chord memory and hold, programmable stereo panning and sweeping. Parameters are edited one at a time and via membrane push buttons. For a fair price the DK-80 is certainly an exotic addition to any synth set up but may be too limited to use as your main or only analog synth. It is used by Eat Static
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The link above will take you to an eBay search for this synth to see active listings with more images, specs and information. If you don't find it there, try looking in our forum marketplace. Our marketplace gets thousands of visits every week so make sure to check back often if you want to buy or sell a synth.
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Are you looking to buy or sell a Siel DK80? Post an ad in Gear For Sale or a request in Gear Wanted. For spare parts and repair services check out Gear Services & Other Goods. Our forums also has a Buyer's Guide section where you can ask for advice on buying synthesizers.
- Demos & Media
Manual - Download the original owner's manual from SoundProgramming.net.
- Specifications
- Polyphony - 12 voices
- Oscillators - 2 DCO's (sine, sqr, tri), 1 pink noise gen
- LFO - 2 LFOs
- Filter - 2 24 dB/octave low pass VCFs
- Envelopes - 2 six point envelope generators
- Keyboard - 61 keys (velocity sensitive)
- Sequencer - 2-track realtime sequencer
- Memory - 40 preset, 10 user (50 external programs via RAM pack, 100 external programs via ROM pack)
- Control - MIDI In/Out/Thru
- Date Produced - 1985
- Websites of Interest
- Shop for Keyboards, MIDI & Gear
Guitar Center: Synths and MIDI
Sweetwater: Hot items in Keyboars section
The Musician's Friend: Keyboard gear
AMS: Brand synths and accessories
The Woodwind & Brasswind Store
music123.com: Synth Blow Out Deal Section
zZounds: Keyboards and MIDI equipment
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Did any of you get this e-mail about Cabela's exposing this tax?
And the part of the IRS code that shows the taxes?
I just got in from training, I read it.
I don't know how to "Snopes' or fact check it.I am not claiming it accurate. Just asking if any one else received this.
So being more curious I clicked on "Chapter 5 of IRS Publication 510" And WALLAH! What do I find under "MEDICAL DEVICES" under "MANUFACTURERS TAXES"?
Manufacturers Taxes
The following discussion of manufacturers taxes applies to the tax on:
Sport fishing equipment;
Fishing rods and fishing poles;
Electric outboard motors;
Fishing tackle boxes;
Bows, quivers, broadheads, and points;
Arrow shafts;
Taxable tires;
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Pass the bar! Take your bar baking to a higher level with these wonderful raspberry bars. They have an unusual ground walnut crust.
The flavors in this bar were inspired by linzertorte, a classic European dessert originating in Linz, Austria.
Make these fabulous bars ahead of time. Line your pan with aluminum foil, leaving the edge of the foil above the rim of the pan on two opposite sides; grease foil in bottom of pan lightly. Bake bars as directed. When cool, use foil "handles" to remove the whole square from the pan. Wrap airtight and freeze. Before serving, unwrap and let stand about one hour until room temperature.
Apricot lovers can use apricot preserves instead of raspberry and ground almonds instead of the walnuts for variety with this delicious recipe.
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54% less sat fat • 52% less fat • 29% fewer calories than the original recipe. Grab your sombrero, and tote this made-for-a-crowd dish to your next potluck fiesta.
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This casserole size holds the layered enchiladas together better than a larger casserole.
Ground turkey can be used instead of the ground beef, if you prefer.
Any variety of reduced-fat cheese can be substituted for the Mexican blend.
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Opening morning found my good friend Jon and I waiting on light and a gobble . I performed my somewhat scary ''OWLING'' with my natural tools and recieved nothing for my efforts . Waited several minutes and started up some roost pitting ,,,,again , nothing .
We slowly moved on toward the back of the property and paused on a slight rise to pitt again . This time we were answered by a gobbler that souded mature , but we were unsure . A hen also was clucking a little near the gobbler . Soon I cranked it up a mite and was getting quite a bit of chatter from the roosted birds . We moved into a set up nearby and started the foray . Shortly a bird that sounded hennish started yakkin' from behind a nearby point . Then a bird came around the point , but it looked huge for a hen , yet the poor light wouldn't allow for proper identification . either way , the bird was silent ant was headed toward the first birds we heard , which were by this time on the ground . I continued to call to the first birds and we went at it for some time . Then I did that little hen call of 4-5 fast soft yelps , facing the birds , then turned away from them and let out 3 jake yelps . They never made another sound . I continued to call , hen style , but they wanted no more of it .
Then we heard a faint gobble from the back ridge . I told Jon it sounded like it was just over the top . We cut ground a bit and I called . It responded , though it didn't cut my call . It sounded like a mature bird , at some distance but soon we could tell it was a jake ,,,,,,and comin'.
We stood at the junction of two man nmade trails . Jon moved toward the birds a short distance and sat down by a tree. I moved back a little and stood by three cedars that grew tight together, by the main trail . The bird gobbled about every five minutes so I didn't push the issue with too much calling . He was still making progress our way , but seemed more in line to pass uphill and out of sight for Jon . Then I could hear footsteps off in the brushy cedar thicket . Out he stepped into the trails edge and stretched his neck . I just stood still leaning against the cedars. He remained motionless for a couple minutes and his companion stepped out and did the same . They scanned the trail for about 30 seconds and simultaneously stepped forward ...one step ,,,,two steps .
I began moving the double up to my shoulder . Not in super slow motion , but not in the speed one would attempt to shoulder a shotgun on , say , a flushing grouse . Just fluid like and steady . The jakebirds simply stood dumbfounded admiring the two black holes in the end of the moving tree branch. I lowered my cheek into the comb , put the bead just below his head and squeezed . I saw his head being driven hard straight away ,,,and then he crumpled into a heap..
Jon got to his feet and joined me . We recounted the events of the hunt and moved up to the now floppin' jake . I stooped to see under the cedars and could see the other jake trotting up the hill. We stood talking in low tones and the jake began calling in earnest . Jon sat down and I began calling and walking away . Jake came maybe halfway back , judging by the sound , but never showed himself .
Then a rare thing happened . A hen began gobbling right near the jake . She would go uphill leaving him there to yelp and whine by himself . Then she would come back down . Twice she did this before he finally gave up on his old companion , and departed or simply went silent .
The first day of season ,,,and the first turkey I have killed since spring of 2011. It felt good . Both the running of the calls and the shot.
I went home to dress the bird and later Jon came by with the boat and we went crappie fishin' for the remainder of the day . Took home 20 fish ,,,,,probably caught 40 or more .
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University community invited to CPUC meeting
Posted September 18, 2008; 06:39 p.m.
The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) will hold its first meeting of the academic year from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture. All members of the University community are invited to attend.
Agenda items include: a presentation by President Shirley M. Tilghman on the new international "bridge year" program for newly admitted undergraduates slated to begin in 2009-10; and an update on the Campus Plan by Vice President and Secretary Robert Durkee on topics such as housing and transportation.
The CPUC, which first met in October 1969, has the authority, according to its charter, "to consider and investigate any question of University policy, any aspect of the governing of the University and any general issue related to the welfare of the University; and to make recommendations regarding any such matters to the appropriate decision-making bodies of the University or to the appropriate officers of the University."
Membership includes six senior officers of the University, 15 faculty members, 12 undergraduates, six graduate students, four alumni and seven staff members. The complete list of members is available on the CPUC website.
Meetings are presided over by Tilghman. The proposed meeting dates for the rest of the year are Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Feb. 9, March 30 and May 4. All are at 4:30 p.m.
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Gunmen shoot Somali journalist in Mogadishu
Nairobi, June 11, 2012--A Somali radio journalist was shot by two gunmen in Mogadishu on Friday, according to news reports. Mohamed Nur Mohamed, who was hit twice in the abdomen, survived the attack, the reports said.
Mohamed, a correspondent for Radio Bar-Kulan, a U.N.-sponsored radio broadcaster with headquarters in Nairobi, was walking home in the Hamarjajab neighborhood of the capital when the gunmen attacked him and then fled the scene, local journalists told CPJ. Mohamed's colleagues took him to a local hospital, where he is in stable condition, according to news reports. It is unclear if the attack was related to his work.