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"GSA defines its challenges"
"GSA struggles to right the ship"
While in Arlington, Va., recently, I asked a contracting officer at the General Services Administration for directions to the new Federal Supply Service (FSS) Acquisition Management Center.
"Oh, but I'm leaving," she answered.
I raised my eyebrows and grinned. She quickly added, "Oh, no. Not for good. I mean just for lunch." She pointed me through a set of glass double doors and toward the elevator.
It's not news that a massive fault line runs straight through the bedrock of government procurement. Quakes and tremors have rocked the government information technology industry for nearly two years. The media has widely recounted allegations of contractual abuses. GSA and Defense Department inspectors general have criticized oversight and management of Federal Technology Service and FSS contracts.
GSA has disclosed that FTS' governmentwide acquisition contract program has been losing money — nearly $3 billion in the past two years. Those losses will force GSA to reduce its staff by 400 employees as part of the pending creation of the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS).
It is hardly a shock to industry that GWACs are not succeeding. As a consultant, I often hear the same frustrations expressed: "Have you seen how many labor categories they want? Have you read the statement of work? They have no idea what they want. DOD says it can't use the contract. IRS, HHS or fill in the blank says it won't use the contract."
All is not well at FSS either. The fact that the ink is black instead of red eases some of the discomfort. Despite a dip in sales on IT contracts, overall sales at FSS increased by about 5 percent, or $1.7 billion. IT sales dropped by 1.5 percent, which was about $250 million.
But the Get It Right program GSA launched to repair damage caused by the revelation of procurement abuses and scandals appears to have created its own shockwaves. Get It Right was a public relations campaign and a policy of zero tolerance for procurement errors. GSA's contracting officers, agencies and vendors were thrust into that new environment without adequate preparation and training.
Since GSA started the campaign, its top leaders have been defecting, leaving the acquisition center directors and contracting officers with little support or guidance other than, "Go forward and commit no mistake, or face an auditor for certain. P.S.: My retirement lunch is on Tuesday."
Is it any wonder that contracting officers have been in a collective bad mood for 18 months?
Now we all face a new challenge. The Senate is close to approving the merger of FTS and FSS into FAS. Will the key players settle into place and provide long-term leadership and solutions? Will GSA take on its role as facilitator between vendors and buyers once again? I believe it will for at least two reasons.
Jeffrey Koses, FAS' acting assistant commissioner for acquisition management, seems intent on making the merger work. And the schedule contract program is an important tool for government buyers.
The challenges will be greater on the GWAC side because GSA has more ground to recover. But the new leaders are poised to take the necessary steps to improve communications and education and offer solutions.
In return, the beneficiaries of GSA's contracts — companies and agencies alike — must step forward and do our part. We must help make the programs work through ongoing discussions and an honest effort at compliance and outreach.
Nelson is vice president of EZGSA.
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To commemorate Bao Bao's debut, 30 Instagrammers who follow @SmithsonianZoo on Instagram will be given early access to see Bao Bao Saturday, February 1, for an "InstaMeet."
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The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation...malignancies and other conditions associated with chronic inflammation and advanced aging. For some HIV may be a "chronic manageable disease"; however, for many others it's anything but. Print out a copy of my blogs addressing these topics (see... Read more »
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"O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother!
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"O that thou wert as my brother, that sucked the breasts of my mother! When I should find thee without, I would kiss thee; yea, I should not be despised. I would lead thee, and bring thee into my mother's house… —Song of Songs—"I've always been interested in submission, sado-masochist psychology, the idea of rules and transgressions, but how do you talk about that stuff, give it context?" asks director Josh Appignanesi.
His answer is Song of Songs, a dark and disquieting modern chamber piece, which places the theme of human transgression in a religious context. Deeply religious Ruth (Natalie Press) has recently returned from Israel to care for her dying mother. At her bedridden mother's request, Ruth seeks out her brother David (Joel Chalfen), the family's black sheep, whom she has not seen in years.
From here the film plays like a loose interpretation of the aforementioned Song of Songs quote— delving into the deep, somewhat dangerous waters of religious and social taboos. But although Appignanesi maintains that "religion is the big question of our time," he says that he doesn't want this to be known as "the religious film." First and foremost, Song of Songs is about the relationship between Ruth and David.
To this end, Press and Chalfen's performances are superb. There is very little dialogue for the actors to work with— and much of this is taken from the Torah— but Press in particular perfectly captures Ruth's rigidity and repression.
"Ruth's physicality is very different than my own. I'm quite relaxed, while Ruth is tightly bound… I dressed up as Ruth and walked around London, which was hard because it's difficult to walk in a skirt with no slits. I enjoyed feeling self-righteous, and the power you wield as a masochist," Press says laughing.
Press was raised in the Jewish faith, and although this was beneficial when it came to the pronunciation of her Hebrew lines, she says she is "no great authority on Judaism." (Appignanesi, incidentally, comes from a wholly secular background.)
Throughout the film are subtle references to an impending disaster— a terrorist attack? Bombs? A natural phenomenon? Although it's never entirely clear, these references are poignant reminders of current, worldwide religious tensions. But Appignanesi is wary of discussing this aspect, perhaps fearful that such global innuendos will detract from the cloistered ambiance of the film.
"All the references to the news are very subtle. I think it weakens the film to be too heavy handed— ultimately this is about brother-sister relationships, not world events," he says. "The events that have the most magnitude are the ones that are close to home."
Song of Songs is not an easy film— it poses difficult questions about the nature of human relationships without attempting to answer them. But at the same time, one has to respect this small, powerful film for asking those questions in the first place.
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I'll share my recipe, if you'll share yours, August 31, 2012
This recipe sounds good, but I'm not sure that any chops, no matter how thick, should be baked that long. I think I'd do it for a much shorter time, maybe forget the hour before adding the sauce, and just go with the half hour. What do you all think?
Baked Pork Chops
Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
6 pork chops
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup white wine
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Rinse pork chops, pat dry, and season with garlic powder and seasoning salt to taste. Place the beaten eggs in a small bowl. Dredge the pork chops lightly in flour, dip in the egg, and coat liberally with bread crumbs.
Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the pork chops 5 minutes per side, or until the breading appears well browned. Transfer the chops to a 9x13 inch baking dish, and cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. While baking, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk and white wine in a medium bowl. After the pork chops have baked for an hour, cover them with the soup mixture. Replace foil, and bake for another 30 minutes.
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CARAMEL APPLE CAKE (Paula Deen recipe from The Charm of Home)
2 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 1/2 cups diced apples, canned or fresh
Preheat oven 350 degrees. Cream together sugar, eggs, and oil. Add flour; mix together until well blended. Add vanilla, nuts, and diced apples. Spread into a lightly greased and floured
13 x 9-inch baking dish; bake for 45 to 60 minutes. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. When cake is done, punch holes in it with a knife and pour topping over.
Caramel Topping: (I cut all of this recipe in half, it was just way too much butter and sugar.) This is the cut in half version.
1 1/2 stick of butter
1 cup of brown sugar
1/8 cup of milk
Heat all ingredients together over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for about 2 minutes. Pour over warm cake. Serves 15-20
Layered salad
2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 red bell peppers, finely chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 (9-ounce) package frozen corn, thawed and drained
3 ribs celery, finely chopped
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (3-ounce) container real bacon bits
1.In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and garlic powder; mix well.
2.In a large glass bowl, layer half the lettuce then half the bell pepper, onion, corn, celery, mayonnaise mixture, and cheese. Repeat layers once more then top with bacon bits.
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The Ainu are the native inhabitants of Hokkaido and there are a few museums in Hokkaido showing some of their lifestyle and goods. The Shiraoi Ainu Museum, also called Porotokotan, exhibits the Ainu culture and lifestyle in an outdoor reproduction of a small Ainu village and also various tools and other goods inside a museum. There are performances of traditional Ainu dances held at various times throughout the day. The exhibits include five thatched houses, a museum, a botanical garden and an animal barn. The museum is popularly known as Porotokotan, which means a large lakeside village.Related to:
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This is the Ainu village which has a good Ainu museum - showing the lifestyle and history of the Ainus (Hokkaido's indigenous natives) and Ainu buildings (which are mostly farmhouses).
You can also experience a performance of the Ainu dances and music. I was entranced by a instrument performance, where the lady used an instrument that resembled a small catapult and produced twanging noises through her lips. The effect was as though some old Ainu man was chanting mysterious rites in the wild (very chilling).Related to:
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Posted by Sheila Shayon on April 19, 2013 08:11 PM
Richard the Cat, a.k.a., Pundit of People, remains Home Depot's meme of choice as the brand welcomes spring some out-of-character humor.
The orange feline follows a human family as they pursue scores of DIY projects with questionable results and predictable mishaps. Comedy and social media is a pretty disruptive channel in the home improvement category, according to the brand. Home Depot CMO Trish Mueller credits the origin of the feline meme to an internal meeting last year where she proposed the idea. "Everyone has elves, reindeer, Santa, but one of the biggest things followed in the social space is cats," Mueller told Ad Age. "When I shared this with our leadership team, our CEO got it immediately. We're very lucky we have one of the hippest CEOs out there."
Richard, known for his quick-wit and sarcasm, calls his human family out on Tumblr as "how-to helpless." Richard's Meme Generator invites users to create memes starring Richard, in return for Home Depot gift cards worth up to $200 every week until June 3. The brand arguably took a chance on the meme, as Emery has acknowledged that the two are an odd pair; The Home Depot brand is authentic, innovative and attainable, while Richard's cat-sona is sarcastic, superior and refined.
Home Depot spokesperson Kathryn Emery told brandchannel, "The power of social media is amplification. Social media allows for trending topics, current events or emerging movements to take off and memes have become one of the main conduits to spur the proliferation. We understand the power and simplicity behind this form of content and want to tap into that to help tell our story."
The Onion's faux news article, "Man Buys The Living Daylights Out Of Patio Furniture At Home Depot Spring Black Friday," even elicited a comment from Richard on the man's display of shopping skills, noting, "At least he's good at something."
"We think that humor plays well in social channels and Richard's voice gives our brand an opportunity to step outside that box and talk to new audiences within new channels," Emery said. "We feel strongly that a social strategy grounded in quality (and in this case humorous) content with paid, owned and earned media is the right approach. We look to influencers to help amplify the messages and aim to further engage with our customers. This approach was successful during the Holidays and is a strategy we are continuing for Spring."
On Twitter, Richard engages his over 600 followers with tweets like: "Silly humans, always staring at your screens. You just can't get enough cat videos."
"Our biggest worry is Ricky will be a PR nightmare," Mueller quipped at last year's launch, according to Ad Age. "It's hard to say what this cat will do. Depending on how things go, we may let Ricky hang out around after the holidays and give us some help with other projects."
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Wide Winter Snaps Taken with the Lomo LC-Widewritten by cheeo on 2014-12-11 in #lifestyle
Stay warm this winter by keeping the analogue flame burning. Let the LC-Wide keep you company as you brave the cold for crisp wide-angled shots!2 Share Tweet
Stretch the Scene with the LC-Widewritten by cheeo on 2014-10-30 in #lifestyle
Make panoramas an exciting experiment with the LC-Wide!2 Share Tweet
Kick-Off Country: Kicking Off the World Cup Blues in Pariswritten by myahcat on 2014-08-02 in #world #locations
Les Bleus may have been booted out of the World Cup by Germany, but for me France is always a winner. The number of places to go around Paris, especially, can never be exhausted: the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Cœur, the Seine, the Arc de Triomphe, and this time, I fell in love with the Cimetière du Père-Lachaise.2 3 Share Tweet
LomoChrome Purple 120 and 35mm: Expect the Radical!written by myahcat on 2014-08-01 in #reviews
I was given a roll of LomoChrome Purple 120 by a friend who was keen for me to try it out since he didn't have a medium format camera. I really didn't expect the results I got when I took it out for a test run on a bright winter's day in London.5 Share Tweet
Fantastic Wide-Angled Cinematic Shots Taken with the Lomo LC-Wide and Cine200 Tungsten Filmwritten by cheeo on 2014-07-30 in #lifestyle
Showcase your wide-angle photography skills with the Lomo LC-Wide and pair it up with the Cine200 Tungsten Film for additional cinematic flair!3 Share Tweet
Catching Waves with Lomo Cameras and Bastien Bonnarmewritten by lomographyfrance on 2014-07-21 in #people #lomoamigos
Only 30 years old, French photographer Bastien Bonnarme has already documented international surf events such as the Roxy ASP Women's Longboard Competition,the Belharra Wave, and the Nixon Surf Challenge. And as if that wasn't interesting enough, Bastien is also a lomographer! We lent Bastien some of our cameras for his trip to Kamtchatka with the Nixon Surf Challenge Team, and we're thrilled to finally showcase what he brought back from the great cold. Check out the photos and the exclusive interview after the jump.1 Share Tweet
The Nixon Surf Challenge as Seen by the Riderswritten by lomographyfrance on 2014-07-11 in #lifestyle
Relaxation, laughter and camaraderie were part of the experience of the Nixon Team riders as they became familiar with Lomography cameras. Discover this new episode of their adventure after the jump.Share Tweet
Down By The Water With The Krab - 10 Quick Tips To Trywritten by shhquiet on 2014-07-10 in #lifestyle
There's a lot that you can do with a Lomo LC-A+/Lomo LC-Wide and a Krab, besides the obvious (which is take it in the water with you). Get creative by trying various angles and perspectives; you'll be surprised how a slight tilt can make a dramatic difference to your photos. Take a look at the gallery below for some inspiration!7 Share Tweet
Taking Back Tipsters: Go Lomo Loco with the LC-Widewritten by cheeo on 2014-06-14 in #gear #tipster
With its ultra-wide and ultra-dependable Minigon lens, the Lomo LC-Wide is an easy contender for Lomography favorite among our community members. Learn a trick or two on using the LC-Wide and why it makes an easy favorite through this compilation of quick tipsters5 Share Tweet
Wide Angle Photography Tips: Photographing Architecture with the Lomo LC-Widewritten by sirio174 on 2014-06-06 in #gear #tipster
In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the fantastic Lomo LC-A, and while waiting for the new Russar+ lens, I'll dedicate this article to an awesome super wide-angle camera: my Lomo LC-Wide that I like to use in architecture photography. Here you can read some simple tips I used to take a series of photos in the modern city of Latina in the center of Italy.2 6 Share Tweet
Dashing Half-frames taken with the Lomo LC-Widewritten by cheeo on 2014-06-05 in #lifestyle
Its ultra-wide angle lens is not the only thing it's known for, the LC-Wide offers some serious half-frame shots too!1 Share Tweet
Fresh From The Lab: LC-Wide Island Weddingwritten by futurelord1 on 2014-05-17 in #lifestyle
Towards the end of this excruciating winter, my wife and I were hired to shoot a wedding in St. Lucia. Four of our dear friends joined for the boat rides, beaches, and rum.1 Share Tweet
LomoAmigo Alison Scarpulla Shoots With The LC-Widewritten by tomas_bates on 2014-04-28 in #people #lomoamigos
Alison Scarpulla is an enormously talented photographer from the USA who utilizes experimental techniques such as multiple exposures and film soaking to create surreal, evocative and emotional shots. After previously featuring some of her work in the Lomography magazine, we were ecstatic that she accepted our offer to shoot with the LC-Wide to create some brand new photos. Read on for our exclusive interview with the woman behind such amazing photos, which you will see after the jump!4 32 Share Tweet
Wide is the way to go: travel the world with these photos taken with the Lomo LC-Widewritten by cheeo on 2014-04-09 in #lifestyle
Soak up the best views and take home great travel memories with one of Lomography's workhorse, the Lomo LC-Wide.Share Tweet
Street Snaps with the LC-Wide: Jeep and Train Editionwritten by cheeo on 2014-03-07 in #gear #tipster
Everyday commute can sometimes be a bit of a drag especially with the repetitive sights. Luckily, we can turn them into test photo walks where we can just whip out our every day carry (edc) cameras to capture the street scene on film.2 1 Share Tweet
LC-A Week Special Treats - Buy an LC-A or LC-Wide and Get a Free Diana Baby 110 or an LC-A+ Krab!written by shhquiet on 2014-03-03 in #news
Toss the confetti! We're celebrating the LC-A Week with some tempting offers that you shouldn't miss, starring our favorite iconic cameras: the Lomo LC-A and the Lomo LC-Wide.1 Share Tweet
Awesome Albums: LCW - o5 by jetnz81written by plasticpopsicle on 2014-03-02 in #news
In the mood to experiment with the Lomo LC-Wide? Today's featured awesome album will inspire and perhaps challenge you to take the plunge and immerse yourself in a different kind of portrait session!3 Share Tweet
LomoLit: Ears Ringing, Still Reelingwritten by isobel_marne on 2014-02-28 in #lifestyle
We all know that time, when we have to put heavier shoes on just so we don't feel like we're going to be lost forever with our head in the clouds, our heart on our sleeves, our hands in our pockets, and our knees quaking.2 Share Tweet
Celebrations in Film Captured with the LC-Widewritten by chooolss on 2014-02-28 in #lifestyle
What better way to capture moments from some of your life's greatest milestones than with the awesome LC-Wide?3 4 Share Tweet
Join the Analogue Party with the LC-Widewritten by cheeo on 2014-02-27 in #lifestyle
The Beastie Boys said that "You gotta fight for your right to party" and we here at Lomography couldn't have said it any better, more so if you have the wide-angled monster LC-Wide to catch all the fun on film.Share Tweet
Meet the the 2013 User's Choice – The LC-Wide!written by soundfoodaround on 2014-01-29 in #news
The LC-Wide is the 2013 User's Choice, so let's meet the guest of honor after the jump!4 Share Tweet
Fuji Instax Mini: Super sharp and Picture Perfect!written by sandravo on 2014-01-24 in #reviews
The first time I noticed these small instant photos I didn't really know what to make of them. Yes, they were nice, colorful and sharp. But why were they so tiny? What was their use? About 10 packs of film later I now know exactly what they are: the Fuji Instax Mini are the perfect little pictures to save the moment in an instant! And to share it with friends!3 Share Tweet
Amazing Snapshots Taken with the LC-Widewritten by chooolss on 2014-01-20 in #lifestyle
Have a look at this assortment of breathtaking photographs taken straight from the freshest batch of uploads by our community members!4 4 Share Tweet
#LomoSelfie: Go Take a Selfie with Your Lomowritten by artlens on 2014-01-17 in #lifestyle
It's 2014! Go, selfies! Share "your" world to the world!5 Share Tweet
Photo of the Day by sobetionwritten by jillytanrad on 2014-01-16 in #news
If you though wide-angle lens were made only for landscapes, you're mistaken. The LC-Wide did a great job in creating this unique yet lovely portrait.1 1 Share Tweet
Balancing Classy and Cool: Black and White Photographs with the LC-Widewritten by cheeo on 2014-01-02 in #lifestyle
I guess it's safe to say that some things just look way better in black and white. Take these classy-looking photos from the community as a case in point!8 8 Share Tweet
Dreaming of an LC-Wide Christmas Rumble Winners Announcementwritten by cruzron on 2013-12-24 in #competitions
White Christmases, a floor littered with presents, and a long table for a holiday feast are all perfect times to whip out your LC-Wide, as it captures all the happiness the season brings! Here are the winners of our Dreaming of an LC-Wide Christmas Rumble.3 9 Share Tweet


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This review is from: Klipsch Reference S4i Premium In-Ear Noise-Isolating Headphones with Microphone (Black)
Pros: There headphones are one of the nicest earphones I have worn from Klipsch, from having owned older pairs of headphones these felt nice and fit into the ear. The older pair had a heavy wire that made the headphones feel like they were constantly being pulled out, but this is not the case for these headphones. Klipsch seems to be constantly changing their wire design and these wires are a thin clear design. Being thin wires, these tangle easily, which is solved in their newer headphones which feature a ribbon flat cable.
The headphones don't muddle the sound with too much of anything and have a decent balance. The headphones fit into your ear nicely and block out a decent amount of sound, not the most but enough to enjoy your music comfortably without having to turn up the sound to max. There is also a mic built into the remote which is good at picking up your voice even if the remote isn't clipped to your shirt.
The headphones also come with a metal tin carrying case, this might also be a con as the tin can't really fit the headphones with the weird foam insert. The tin is also a bit bulky so it isn't very feasible to carry it around in your pocket. The newer S4i (II) has a soft carrying case rather than a tin.
Cons: I had to knock 1 egg of for the build quality. The rubber used in the headphones wear down and split apart where they are closed together. These do not affect the actual performance of the headphones (as far as I know). The little piece that connects the 2 earbud wires is also made of rubber so it is typically the first rubber piece to break so its a contributing factor to the tangling that can occur in daily use.
Other Thoughts: I also have an android phone (LG P990 2x) so the center button works for it. The volume buttons don't work but they have an app that allowed for control of the volume by pressing and holding down the center button. Also note, the difference between these headphones and the normal S4i are only color as far as I know/have read.
Although the rubber can wear off, the headphones themselves are nicely built and I am typically careful with my headphones so for those guys who are rough with their headphones they might not last as long, but fear not. For Klipsch gives a generous 2 year warranty with their headphones. I have already had a replacement set mailed (with free shipping) and received the newer S4i (II). Normally I wouldn't consider warranties in product purchasing but Klipsch gives a 2 year warranty making even a full price a good deal when it comes to headphones. I always see friends replacing headphones every few months and by buying these you have ensured fantastic sound for 2+ years.
This review is from: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan
Pros: -Pretty cheap for $30
-Good performance
-Moves lots of air with 2 2000RPM fans
-Included fan has decent performance and is quiet, NOT some low end budget fan that's loud and doesn't move any air
Cons: -Come with 1 fan
-Hard to get the mounting bracket through the heat sink
-Unmounting the heat sink is a pain, don't tighten the screws too much onto the lug nuts as when you try to unscrew the screws, you'll be unscrewing the nuts in the back and not the screw from the lug nuts. Only 4 eggs for that reason
Other Thoughts: Had hyper 212+ and this has a more "direct" contact with the cpu, the heat pipes are more grounded down and have more contact with the CPU. diagram:
Key: X = aluminum, | = Copper pipe ***
This is a rough representation between the differences between the + and EVO, as you can see there is less aluminum contact and basically the middle part is all copper contact with no aluminum contacting between the pipes
***this is from memory and may not be accurate
This review is from: G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL
Pros: -Cheap
-Metal heat sink with a nice red color
-Low latency and 1.5 Voltage
-Comes with G.Skill sticker for the front of your case
Cons: Only Con I can think of is the heatsink on the ram, make sure your CPU fan isn't too big as to get in the way of the ram. I had to raise one of the CPU fans on the Hyper 212 EVO or I would've had to use the other ram slots. This isn't a cause for losing an egg as you can see the heatsink in the picture. It protrudes about 1cm more over the normal ram stick size.
Other Thoughts: With the $40 price tag can't go too wrong with a purchase. Its a decent buy at that price, I was watching sales and $40 is probably the best price for this kind of product with low latency and the 1.5v area.READ FULL REVIEW
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In a wide-open MAAC an unexpected challenger emerged this weekend
Dec 9, 2012, 5:11 PM EDT
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is expected to have a wide-open race for its automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Teams such as defending tournament champion Loyola (MD), Manhattan and Fairfield return key players from last season and there's also the question of whether or not Iona's talented newcomers can mesh in time to impact the league race.
But it a conference many felt had as many as six teams capable of winning the conference, a team few discussed in the offseason sits atop the standings with a 2-0 conference record after this weekend.
Canisius, bolstered by the arrival of head coach Jim Baron and son Billy, is now 6-1 on the season after their 94-82 win over Marist on Sunday afternoon. Harold Washington led the way with 25 points (6-of-11 3PT) and Baron added 16 points and 11 assists for the Golden Griffins, who pushed their win streak to three ahead of a game at No. 4 Syracuse next Saturday.
Canisius made 17 of their 36 three-pointers, assisted on 23 of their 30 field goals and out-rebounded Marist 47-29 (19 offensive rebounds).
With the win the Golden Griffins surpassed their win total from last season (five), when they won just five games before Tom Parrotta was relieved of his duties. Some of the names, such as Washington, Alshawn Hymes and Chris Manhertz (18 rebounds today), remain the same but Canisius is yielding far better results in 2012-13.
Offensively Jim Baron's team was shooting 45.3% from the field entering Sunday's tilt, an improvement of some five percentage points from last season, and they're getting to the foul line at a much better clip than in 2011-12.
Adding Billy Baron, who averaged 13.0 points and 2.6 assists per game at Rhode Island last season, to the fold certainly helped Canisius in regards to turning things around. Baron's currently averaging 18.0 points and 5.6 assists, leading the team in both categories.
And outside of allowing 82 points to the Red Foxes Canisius has improved on the defensive end as well, as they're forcing more than 16 turnovers per game. As a result of the strides taken on both ends of the floor Canisius picked up road wins this weekend over Fairfield and Marist after going winless on the road in MAAC play last year.
The question now is whether or not the Golden Griffins can pick up where they left off when conference play resumes next month. Canisius has finished seventh or worse in the MAAC in four of the last five seasons, and given the number of teams capable of winning the conference the race will likely go down to the wire.
"We want to get the people in Buffalo fired up about us," Coach Jim Baron on the postgame show. #Griffs #MAACHoops—
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Nothing of consequence is won in December, but given recent history it's safe to say that Canisius fans will relish this 2-0 start.
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Editor's note: Even if you do not like Cutler, there is a lot to like about this offense and his fantasy potential within it. The days of the Bears having a lights-out defense and an underwhelming offense are over. This team is looking to outscore their opponents and burn out the lights in the scoreboard.
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The room was exactly what we were looking for. Modern and comfortable beds for 3 friends in need of a single room with 3 beds for one night. It was very close to the main train station which is exactly what we were looking for because we had an early train to catch the next morning. - Anonymous
Es un hotel muy céntrico. Habitaciones sencillas pero muy limpias y cómodas. El desayuno sencillo pero correcto. - Anonymous
The closeness to the railwaystation and the old town is nr 1. Rooms ok
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The staff was extremely courteous and friendly. They were very responsive to our needs and much to our delight we were upgraded from the Guesthouse to the Hotel which had better facilities. Moreover, we were given the rooms much earlier than the check in time. It was very helpful as we had travelled overnight by train and needed to refresh ourselves before stepping out. The hotel is very conveniently located in Central Zurich surrounded by the old charm of the city. We wouldn't have asked - Anonymous
Liked the elegant restaurant area and the reception. Soft classical music, comfortable chairs and free tea and coffee on request. Also found the staff to be very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Perfect location for business at ETH and good restaurants nearby, well removed from very busy Old Town. - Anonymous
Excelente ubicación.Los hoteles de Zurich son caros, y si bien este no es tan barato, los servicios que ofrece están muy bien. - Anonymous
La ubicación, lo tienes todo a mano. - José
The room was much funkier and new than I expected. Had everything we
needed - even some yummy sweets by the bed for free :) Breakfast about
average by European standards. It was available during Zurich Fest at
relatively late notice! - Anonymous
Excelente ubicación, acceso a Internet gratuito (disponen de pc enrecepción para los clientes), trato exquisito, desayuno de calidad (pesea ser poco variado). Lo recomendaría sin duda - Anonymous
Hotel céntrico con habitaciones para 4 personas. Decoración agradable. - Carles


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Hi all -
Does anybody know a trick to get a rub-on to work properly that has been sitting around for awhile? I am trying to use some I bought last year, just about rubbed my arm off and still can't get the dang things to come off properly...any tricks out there?
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Craftylady that was really funny -- well I have tried heating the dang thing, I have tried microwaving it, I have tried putting heat on it, I have tried soaking it in hot water --- me thinks now I am going to try a different project altogether! ROFL - stupid, I can't believe this could be so complicated -- one last hope, I bought some others ones yesterday and I'm going to try emailing that company and see if they have any ideas....
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Vintage lighting rules of thumb
I started a thread over on Renovations before I remembered this gem of a board..so let me 're-introduce' myself.
I have a small (950 sq ft, 2bd, 1ba) c. 1926 farmhouse/bungalow mutt outside of Boston. I am starting on what will likely be a 2 phased project...Phase 1 all 'internals, kitchen and bath total gut renovation (due to PO animal smell & mold). Phase 2 likely a period sensitive 2 story addition with a garage, family room and master bedroom.
I met with the architect yesterday to go thru my 'requirements' list and he's going to come back in a week or so with the first round of conceptual ideas.
Over the weekend, I'm on a ridiculous jaunt to see and pay for my 'new' OKM stove (c 1954 6 burner, double oven original family beauty)...so I have lots of time for research. I have a pretty good handle on kitchen appliances, I think, and have started on lighting.
So, I am pretty sure 100% of the lighting in my house is not original. Since they are rewiring the whole house, I'd like to take this opportunity to get all the fixtures replaced. Thrifty old house lover gal that I am, I'm all about the architectural salvage places...then I will take them to a little old guy locally that does small appliance appliance repair and get the fixtures rewired.
So my question to this group is...are there general 'rules of thumb' when thinking about choosing the right light fixtures? This is the first time I've really looked at lighting (as my c. 1900 condo had 95% of the original, very simple lighting). I know I shouldn't have a chandelier in the bedroom, but other than that, are their other maxims I should consider? With the exception of the kitchen (where I know we'll have to think thru a lighting plan) I am sorta just going off what is period appropriate (20s-30s) and what appeals to me.
What say you, wise maven of Gardenweb?
Thanks in advance, as always
PS...Couple that caught my eye....
And an option for the upstairs hallway or bedroom
The first one is AWESOME, especially if you slide the decor of the dining room towards Craftsman ... the other two not so much.
The "pool table light" looks more 1980s than 1920s, and the other one not nearly farmhouse enough.
I had a 1920s bungalow with mostly original lighting, and the kitchen had what we now call "Schoolhouse" lighting. the bedrooms had center fixtures with 3 small pendant lights from it.
Much like this:
Or maybe these:
Have you looked at Rejuvenation? They classify fixtures by room and period or style. Their fixtures are rather expensive, but good quality. Even if you don't buy from them, their site is very helpful.
Those last two fixtures do not look like real reproduction, they look like modern adaptations.
Try the salvage stores first and be open to anything. I've seen chandeliers in bedrooms that look great.
Here is a link that might be useful: Link to Rejuvenation
Hey Navi!
I have personally found LOTS of lights on EBAY- some rewired and completely redone and others in need. Either way I have found it to be a great resource.
Find the style of your house through any original details that do remain and leap from there.


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With the new management coming in and the captain, Mark Messier, coming back to the team, everyone in New York with a pint-sized brain, including me, figured this year would be an exciting season in which the Rangers could do something big, maybe even become legitimate contenders for hockey's prized trophy, the Stanley Cup.
Well, so far it has not gone as planned.
After a good 2 months to start the season, the losing started to pile up and the Rangers never were able to recover. Mike Richter was lost for the season with a knee injury and Theoren Fleury just recently volunteered to enter the NHL's Drug Abuse and Behavior program, likely meaning he will not return to the ice this season. This leaves the Rangers in 10th place in the East and a near impossible chance of being able to catch Boston or Carolina for the 8th and final playoff spot. Although there has not been many, a few of the bright spots for the Blue shirts this season has got to be the improved play of rookie defensemen Tomas Kloucek and Dale Purinton.
Both Kloucek and Purinton now have surpassed the 25 games played mark, meaning this year will indeed be their rookie seasons for Rangers defensemen Tomas Kloucek and Dale Purinton. There's not one game where I can remember seeing Tomas Kloucek (31 games played) or Dale Purinton (26 games played) not giving it their all on the ice every shift, game in and game out. That has not been something we have seen from other players on the team, and that shows that we indeed need to get some more youngsters on this team. Kloucek and Purinton both play a v Read more»


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Deport Piers Morgan petition makes it to White House site
Finally! Enough of the secession petitions at the White House, this is a real one that should work! The Deport Piers Morgan petition was added to the White House petition site yesterday and already has over well over 7,000 signatures. It needs 25,000 before January 20th to 'advance' or whatever. I mean, who wouldn't support deporting the arrogant, snotty Brit Piers Morgan? No one watches him on CNN, not even most leftists. People from red states and blue states could easily get behind this petition. It's a great way to bring 'people together.' DEPORT PIERS MORGAN!
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Deport British Citizen Piers Morgan for Attacking 2nd Amendment
British Citizen and CNN television host Piers Morgan is engaged in a hostile attack against the U.S. Constitution by targeting the Second Amendment. We demand that Mr. Morgan be deported immediately for his effort to undermine the Bill of Rights and for exploiting his position as a national network television host to stage attacks against the rights of American citizens.
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