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thanks Krank for the guide, i got it working
i have been playing the game (multiplayer) for 2 days now and was working perfectly with no freezes or bugs
but today when i opened multiplayer, it froze
restarted the wii, froze again, and it doesn't stop freezing
i never changed anything in the loader settings or anything else
well it actually opens the multiplayer, but after 10 or 15 seconds it freezes, the screen stop moving and what i can only do is hold down power button on the wii
anyone having the same problem? i tried loading with both wiiflow and usb loader gx (both updated) and still freezing
tried cios 224 and 249, still freezes in multiplayer
is it from the servers? i hope so..
anyway sorry for long post and thanks
EDIT: nevermind guys it was from the server, now it works without freezing thanks and sorry for posting

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By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7, 2006 Although some people may call the war in Iraq a diversion from the war on terror, terrorists disagree, and they recognize that their long-term success or failure hinges on what happens in Iraq, President Bush said today during an address in Marietta, Ga.
Speaking to the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, Bush offered his fourth major address within the past week about the terror war, discussing the importance of Iraq and reaffirming his commitment to stay the course until achieving victory there.
"Osama bin Laden has proclaimed that the third world war is raging in Iraq," Bush said. "Al Qaeda leaders have declared that Baghdad will be the capital of the new 'caliphate' that they wish to establish across the broader Middle East."
One need only consider the terrorists' investment in Iraq to know the stakes, Bush said. "It's hard to believe that extremists would make large journeys across dangerous borders to endure heavy fighting and to blow themselves up on the streets of Baghdad for a so-called 'diversion,'" the president said. "The terrorists know that the outcome in the war on terror will depend on the outcome in Iraq. And so, to protect our citizens, the free world must succeed in Iraq."
He cited progress in Iraq as Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's unity government fights al Qaeda and the enemies of Iraq's fledging democracy. "They're taking increasing responsibility for the security of their free country," he said.
The president acknowledged that the fighting in Iraq "has been difficult and it has been bloody," and he praised the servicemembers who are carrying it out.
"We see that full measure and the strength of this nation in the men and women in uniform who fight this war and who have given their lives in the cause of liberty and freedom," Bush said.
He recognized Army 1st Lt. Noah Harris, who died June 18 in Baqubah, Iraq, after a roadside bomb hit his Humvee, as an example of those soldiers and their sacrifice. Another Fort Benning, Ga., soldier, Cpl. William A. Long, also died in the attack.
Harris, 23, of Ellijay, Ga., joined the Army's 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, after the Sept. 11 attacks. "He told his dad that people had an obligation to serve a cause higher than themselves," Bush said.
"In Iraq, Lieutenant Harris was an officer known for his toughness and his skill in battle and for the Beanie Babies that he carried with him to hand out to the Iraqi children," the president said.
"He was also known for the photo of his parents' home in Ellijay that he used as a screen saver on his computer. When his troops asked why he chose that picture, he explained, 'That is why I'm here,'" Bush said.
"Lieutenant Harris understood the stakes in Iraq," Bush said. "He knew that to protect his loved ones at home, America must defeat our enemies overseas."
Bush said Harris understood the importance of seeing the mission through in Iraq. "If America pulls out of Iraq before the Iraqis can defend themselves, the terrorists will follow us here home," the president said.
"The best way to honor the memory of brave Americans like Lieutenant Harris is to complete the mission they began," Bush said. "So we will stay, we will fight and we will win in Iraq."
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What Foods/Liquors to Bring Home from Rome?
Going to Rome next week. What can I bring back home to New York City for the foodies in my life that they are unlikely to find in NYC?
I will bring home some of the various spice blends sold at Campo di Fiore. Cheeses found only in Italy would be a good idea too.
Spirits (digestifs, aperitifs, e.g.. - not really wines) would be a terrific idea too, if there are things you could recommend that are sold only in Italy.
Thanks in advance -- Chowhound is great!
Can you bring cheese back? One year i tried and they only let me keep it because they confiscated the vacuum-sealed meat I had tried to bring back to NYC. I have a feeling cheese is not legally allowed.
As for bottled spirits, I thought the limit was 2 bottles per person, and that would have to be packed in luggage that is checked. Remember, no liquids over 4 oz. (correct?) in a carry-on. And if you are planning on buying at the duty free shops after passing through security, the prices are not very good. Plus the selection is not what it would be at various shops around Italy.
I may be totally wrong with the information I've provided, but it's what I've always believed true. I would love it if someone can tell us something different!
re: ttoommyy
I don't think it's ever been two BOTTLES, more like two LITERS and, yes, in checked bags. I always check the official website just prior to rather than anecdotal. I also don't try to smuggle things in. It is SO not worth it.
Also DiPalos in NYC has mail order available for a LOT of imported Italian cheeses. Since you wouldn't be able to keep cheese cold in transit probably, that might limit what you can bring.
re: c oliver
You're absolutely right...my bad. 2 litres; not bottles. Thanks for the correction!
re: ttoommyy
there is no limit on how much liquor you can bring back, but (1) you have to pay some duty if it exceeds the limit (no big deal) and (2) you cant carry on unless you buy in the duty free shopping after the security barrier.
Personally I like to bring liqueurs like artisanal nocino, cedro, lemoncello, mirtillo etc. If you are bringing for a baker the red alchermes liqueur could be fun (used in italian baked goods). There is a store across the street from Volpetti Piu where I have bought it in the past.
Cheese can be brought in as long as they are not aged less than 60 days. Harder cheeses are a better choice than creamy more liquid ones. Also, if cheeses are packed in your checked luggage they will not warm up in transit - just make it one of your final purchases and you will be fine.
We tend to bring back a bottle of olio nuovo and a big loaf of the best BREAD (in Rome, Genzano, Lariano or similar) we can grab when we can to keep our italian experience going a little bit longer. Other items, depending on the time of year and depending on where you are will be special honeys, like chestnut or the rare and bitter corbezzolo (Volpetti carries this and its great with cheeses). They also have sometimes in winter wonderful torrone from sardinia made with island honeys and studded with nuts.
BtW I didnt see any particularly special spicesat the Campo Fiori mkt- most of the italian stuff you would see there could be found at Chelsea Market, Coluccio etc in NY.
re: jen kalb
Good point re paying duty and bringing more.
And if you carry on more than 4 oz., you arriving US airport has to be your final destination. If you're connecting, then you won't be able to take it onto the next airplane.
re: c oliver
Good ideas. There have been other threads here about this topic so you might even find more ideas with a search. I will add only that I bought a nice round of smoked provola in Naples on my last morning in the city. Of course, the bag it was packed in did not make it home with me and was lost for more than 24 hours. Final result: The cheese was fine!
Limoncello! I was just there and brought back cheeses in my luggage, along with some fine balsamic vinegars and olive oils (took bubble wrap with me).
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JEN: I live in a flyover state.
Thanks everybody. I've been bringing back cheese and liquors (including Alchermes and limoncello) from Europe for years and never had an issue with it. I also tried a search for this topic and couldn't find anything on it so sorry if this is a repeat. And I've brought back spice blends from Campo di Fiore several times that I've not been able to find in NYC (e.g., blends specially marked for meat, or for fish, etc). I go to Chelsea Market all the time (Buona Italia) but I don't know what Coluccios is in NYC.
Porcini are delcious but I can find that in NYC.
I've never heard of corbezzolo honey before, so I'm definitely going to look for that. Also Sardinian torrone. And I don't know what cedro is, so I will give that a try too.
re: josephsm
cedro is a specialty liqueur made in the area around Lake Garda from the citron (cedro) fruit that grows there. There are several types - this is a nice one you dont need to go to italy to get.
Like I said, the corbezzolo honey is rather bitter and a good accompaniment to cheeses. with any luck, if you go to a place like Volpetti they will be offering tastes of special products and you can find something new to us all..
re: jen kalb
The Nardini cedro is almost impossible to stop sipping, like an eau de vie, but softer.
One correction, though. Cedro (or citron) grow almost entirely along La Riviera del Cedro, or the Tyrhhenian coast of Calabria. Like bergamot, another citrus, it's a prized crop. Some Calabrian distillers make cedro liqueurs, too; one is kosher, reflecting the long history of Calabrian citron as the etrog that helps mark Passover.
re: bob96
I agree, the Nardini is very soft and lovely. My daughters particularly scarfed it down., too rapidly There are several varieties of Cedro sold up around Lake Garda - the one we brought home from Gardone (maybe not the best choice of those available) did not match up to the Nardini (from the Veneto) and the flavor which was sort of lemon candy like was not as fresh as the best limoncello.
Id like to try some of the Cedro products from the south - do you know if any are imported here or available in Rome or Naples?
re: jen kalb
I've seen but not tasted an Etrog/Cedro liqueur (Kosher) from Bartenura, the fairly well distributed kosher wine and spirits label, at Mt Carmel Wines @ Arthur Avenue. Queen Anne Wines in Teaneck, NJ, lists it on its web site:
I've seen other bottlings throughout Calabria (as well as all kind of cedro stuff), but not here. Right now, I'm looking for a good Nocino from Campania, f you know of a source.
re: bob96
Ive not seen any campanian nocinos around in NY. We picked up one of the ECurti nucillo bottlings in Pompeii in 2007 - it was clear, unsweetened and high proof - I think called assoluto - more like grappa than one of the sweet dark versions E Curti also makes. the liquor store on chambers street in Manhattan carries at least one good italian nocino, but not from campania.
re: jen kalb
Thanks, Jen. Now I think I did see a nocino, ark and presumably spiced and sweet, at Astor. Will check back, and will get down to Chambers St. Incidentally, speaking of digestivi, I heartily recommend Vecchio Amaro del Capo from Vibo Valentia (Calabria), and available at Astor, Garnet, and other places--it's bright, fresh, fragrant, and pure-tasting, less sweet and without the caramel color of other amari. I drink a lot of it, well chilled.
re: bob96
A few years ago we purchased the Nocino della Cristina (http://www.nocino.com/nocino.shtml) by Monteverdi Spirits in Napa CA, from Astor. We were there when the producers were doing a tasting and bought a bottle. It is dark and sweetened. Though we liked it then, I find I never felt the need to go back for another bottle. In fact, we may still have a finger or two left in the bottle at home.
Oh, yes. You discovered Campo di Fiore before you left home. Good for you. I was ignorant of it, and luckily discovered it completely by accident taking my morning walks. As you have now found out, the real "market" is Mon-Fri. Sat. starts the party time in CDF, which is also fun. We stayed 2 blocks away. However, CDF isn't directly viewable from the main street (as far as I know/remember). What a cool place. I actually got a hand smack for picking up a humongous white shrimp with red coloring by an elderly lady seafood vendor. I didn't understand the "red rope". Think Oscars red carpet. What a great experience. josephsm, would love to hear about your trip.


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Born and raised in Los Angeles, David now calls Northern California home. His organizing, planning and activism began as a student leader with the MultiCultural Center (MCC) of Humboldt State University. After earning a degree in Communication as well as working in sexual assault prevention education and alcohol and other drug prevention, David returned to the MCC as the Program and Outreach Coordinator. The role solidified David's passion for planning and organizing that contributes to authentic positive social change. In 2007 David transitioned his work to residential housing programs in the college and university settings working with The Art Institute of California, Humboldt State and San Francisco State Universities. David's personal and professional passions combined when he became a founding member of the Eureka Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Currently David serves the Bay Area as a member of the San Francisco Sisters. David is thrilled to join the GSA Network team where the organization's mission aligns with his personal passion.
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Beloved bobsled Jamaican team missing sliding gear
The beloved bobsled team from Jamaica has encountered another setback as the team's luggage, including sliding gear and sled blades, was lost en-route to Sochi.
"The sled is here, but our blades that go on the sled aren't and neither is the clothing that we wear when we slide," driver Winston Watts, 46, tells the BBC. "We have just got all the funding together and have arrived at the Olympics -- but then this happens."
Two-man competitors Watts and brakeman Marvin Dixon, 28, left training at Lake Placid, N.Y., on Feb. 3 to make a connecting flight from John F. Kennedy airport to Moscow. Their flight, however, got rerouted to Philadelphia to refuel due to landing issues in the wintry weather. A day later, they arrived in Sochi after missing their original connection.
Watts and Dixon believe their belongings remain in New York.
After raising an astronomical $120,000 in crowdfunding support online, the two men just want to complete. Watts stepped out of a decade long retirement to slide into the Sochi Olympics, as Jamaica's last appearance in the sport was in 2002.
"This is a very new track for everyone and I'm not really happy about missing today," Watts told the BBC after missing the first day of practice. "We will have maybe three more sessions - six runs in total and I'm confident we will take part in those because we have a lot of friends here and I'm sure people will lend us what we need."
Will the Jamaican team need help again? The two-man bobsled competition begins Feb. 16.
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Senior Patrol leader duties:
· Attend and actively lead all troop functions during tenure.
· Helps him keep patrol leaders informed
· Helps the patrol leaders get ready for all troop activities
· Leads and prepares written agendas for the Patrol Leader's Council meetings (agendas are approved to the Scoutmaster prior to the meeting)
· Creates good troop spirit
· Encourages the attendance of troop members
· Phones patrol leaders (shared with assistant senior patrol leader) each week, (by Saturday morning), to discuss assigned responsibilities for the next meeting and to talk about how the patrol is doing.
· Responsible for controlling the behavior of the troop and building troop spirit
· Make sure all assigned people are ready for each meeting
· Advises the service patrol at the meeting and inspects their work before he releases them to leave for the evening.
· Responsible for executing the meeting plan as written
· Conducts a quality opening and closing ceremony at each meeting
· Have clear, complete, and written agendas for all meetings. (Must be reviewed by scoutmaster 24 hours in advance of meeting)
· Starts and ends the meetings on time.
· Work with the ASPL to implement meeting plan –make sure he is aware of all activities for the evening and knows his role
· Confirm program and service patrol arrangements have been made
· Contact the Scoutmaster each Sunday to confirm arrangements for all troop meetings and activities.
· Sets a good example
· Wears the uniform correctly and insists on the troop wearing the uniform in accordance with troop policy
· Make sure all patrol leaders are trained in their assigned job
· Informs the Scoutmaster if he is unable to attend or perform assigned duties in advance of the activity and asks Assistant senior patrol leader to represent the troop
· If the SPL is absent, make sure that the ASPL has reviewed the agenda and has all of the information and materials needed to execute a quality meeting.
· Encourages team work within the troop
· Lives by the Scout Oath and Law
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Complete title: Transplantation of Umbilical Cord Blood in Patients with Hematological Malignancies Using a Treosulfan Based Preparative Regimen
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Eligibility Criteria (must meet the following to participate in this study)
Genders Eligible for Study: Both
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL): Must have < 20% morphologic marrow blasts in an evaluable marrow sample (> 25% of normal cellularity for age) collected less than one month prior to start of conditioning; patients in which adequate marrow/biopsy specimens cannot be obtained to determine remission status by morphologic assessment, but have fulfilled criteria of remission by flow cytometry, recovery of peripheral blood counts with no circulating blasts, and/or normal cytogenetics (if applicable) may still be eligible; reasonable attempts must be made to obtain an adequate specimen for morphologic assessment, including possible repeat procedures; these patients must be discussed with the principal investigator prior to enrollment; patients persistently aplastic for greater than one month since completing last chemotherapy are also eligible
- Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS): Any 2001 World Health Organization (WHO) classification subtype; refractory anemia with excess blasts (RAEB)-2 patients may proceed directly to transplant but may also be considered for induction chemotherapy before transplant; patients with >= 20% morphologic marrow blasts require induction therapy to reduce morphologic marrow blasts below 5% before transplant
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia: All types, except refractory blast crisis; chronic phase patients must have failed or been intolerant to Gleevec or other tyrosine kinase inhibitors
- Patients =< 50 must have performance status score: Karnofsky (for adults) >= 70; Lansky (for children) score >= 50
- Patients > 50 must have Karnofsky performance score >= 70 and comorbidity index < 5
- Adequate cardiac function defined as absence of decompensated congestive heart failure or uncontrolled arrhythmia AND left ventricular ejection fraction >= 35% OR fractional shortening > 22%
- Adequate pulmonary function defined as absence of oxygen (O2) requirements and one of the following:
- ** Diffusion lung capacity for carbon monoxide (DLCO) corrected >= 70% mm Hg
- ** DLCO corrected between 60% - 69% mm Hg and pO2 >= 70 mm Hg
- ** DLCO corrected between 50% - 59% mm Hg and pO2 >= 80 mm Hg
- Adequate hepatic function; patients with clinical or laboratory evidence of liver disease will be evaluated for the cause of liver disease, its clinical severity in terms of liver function, histology, and the degree of portal hypertension; patients with fulminant liver failure, cirrhosis with evidence of portal hypertension or bridging fibrosis, alcoholic hepatitis, esophageal varices, a history of bleeding esophageal varices, hepatic encephalopathy, or correctable hepatic synthetic dysfunction evidenced by prolongation of the prothrombin time, ascites related to portal hypertension, bacterial or fungal abscess, biliary obstruction, chronic viral hepatitis with total serum bilirubin > 3 mg/dL, and symptomatic biliary disease will be excluded
- Adequate renal function defined as creatinine =< 2.0 mg/dl (adults) or creatinine clearance > 40 ml/min (pediatrics); all adults with a creatinine > 1.2 or a history of renal dysfunction must have estimated creatinine clearance > 40 ml/min
- If recent mold infection, e.g., Aspergillus, must be cleared by infectious disease to proceed
- Second hematopoietic cell transplant: must be >= 3 months after prior myeloablative transplant
Other eligibility criteria may apply.
Exclusions (conditions that would prevent participation in this study)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Evidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or known HIV positive serology
- Uncontrolled viral or bacterial infection at the time of study enrollment
- Active or recent (prior 6 month) invasive fungal infection without infectious diseases (ID) consult and approval
- Central nervous system (CNS) leukemic involvement not clearing with intrathecal chemotherapy and/or cranial radiation prior to initiation of conditioning (day -6)
- AML in first complete response (CR1) with favorable prognostic cytogenetics (t8;21, t15;17, inv16) and low risk MDS (International Prognostic Scoring System [IPSS] score 0)
Other exclusion criteria may apply.
Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic (ALL); Leukemia, Acute Myeloid (AML); Hematologic Malignancies; Leukemia; Lymphoproliferative Disorders; Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS); Umbilical Cord Blood Transplant (UCBT); Leukemia, Myeloid; Leukemia, Lymphoid; Immunopr
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Love these solar spotlights...
I purchased 4 of these - two to spotlight vegetation (fern and hedge) and two to light a dark brick walkway - all in my front/side yard where I don't care much to...Read complete review
I purchased 4 of these - two to spotlight vegetation (fern and hedge) and two to light a dark brick walkway - all in my front/side yard where I don't care much to install wiring and a small transformer/outlet but wanted modest lighting on the far side of my house. I am VERY pleased with the product after 3 weeks and will actually buy 4 more to complete lighting a fence, another fern, and a large hedge/planter. I've also received nice compliments from neighbors on these lights...The solar panel will need to be positioned for hitting daylight - or the product will not last the night... Once I figured out the best solar angles, the product worked all night into the morning. A small negative is that I prefer to tilt the spotlight at it's steepest angle to illuminate my hedges, but doing so also tilts the solar panel (which moves with tilting of the light). Result? I can't tilt the light as high as I'd like - to receive the best angle for the sun exposure, so the light's beam is lower than I wanted. Again, the light is a strong glow - not a wired electrical light, but more an ornamental glow light. It's strong enough to light my path and highlight vegetation... Just keep your expectations in check - these solar lights are fairly suprisingly bright, but not nearly as good as wired LED lights in my opinion. Given the great price, and easy install and effectiveness - I am very pleased... I worry that a neighborhood kid might steal them off my yard, but the price ain't very steep! Lol!
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I was only able to give this product 3 stars because I will return it since one unit is not working, but I will buy another since I have bought this product before and...Read complete review
I was only able to give this product 3 stars because I will return it since one unit is not working, but I will buy another since I have bought this product before and it worked well. Harbor also had 36 led flat panels that light my back yard, but I have not seen them there lately. People are buying these solar lights and I take them with me to other countries and give to poor farm areas where light is needed and sometimes electricity is not available. I hope HF will stock more units at fair prices to help the poor and needy who need solar.
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on sale!!! Uses these on my flag outside my house they work great!! they throw a lot of light love these things.
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We are using these to illuminate our shop's signage.We unscrewed the caps on the back of the light, turned the switch to "auto," stuck them in the ground, and wait for the sun to set. Voila!These have a better switch than the flagpole solar light.
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The little spotlight that could
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Bought these to light up my boulder rataining wall. Set them up in the afternoon to charge and by night they turned on as described. I was shocked as to how bright these are. They are the perfect brightness also being that they are not to bright like having on a yard light, but yet bright enough to light up our landscaping specimens and retaining wall. My wife and I both are heading back to buy four more since the trial and error worked out and the lights passed with flying colors. Worth the money!
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By PeteyBrian
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Nice lights
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from Virginia
Used them to light up some bush landscaping in the front of my house. They do a nice job, I have had them for about two weeks and they are still going strong.
Great lights that are mostly reliable
By Eric the DIY Homeowner
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I've bought several sets of these over the past two years and will continue to do so as I continue upgrading my landscape solar lighting. 90% of the lights are still working after 2 years and that is with keeping them out all winter in snow up to 2-3 feet thick and with me accidentally cracking one with a string trimmer. If I took care of them better, I'm sure they would last longer. The only thing I would suggest is getting better batteries as I did (upgraded to NiMH 3000mAh) and taking them in during the Winter away from heavy snow. They will do fine with light snow but will not withstand the weight of heavy snow. I created a video review that will show you my application. I will keep buying them for my landscape needs.
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Works well but not waterproof
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Works well for close illumination. Narrow beam spotlight, NOT a floodflight. Charge 2 days before first use at night. Run 8 hrs on a full charge. Only flaw: if aimed upward, lamp lenses will leak rain water inside. Recommend sealing with silicone bead around lense edge before outdoor use.
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Good product
By MarkR
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We like that these have a yellow-white look (the alternative sold at HF has a cold-white glow that we don't like).Lights work well with one caveat--one of the lights would not turn on. The 300 mAh Ni-Cd batteries looked cheap, so I replaced them with 2400 mAh Nmh batteries. Result: problem solved and the tree stays light all night. I just wish they had a detachable solar panel that one could stake in the ground in a better place. Otherwise, the lights work well in the summer here in the Seattle area. I'll have to see how they are in the fall and winter, though.
Subtle lighting for front garden.
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Reasonably bright light for the price and being solar was hesitant to purchase at first but saw them on sale so bought two pairs. Works as advertised brighter than most solar lighting I've seen before. It's not going to light up a driveway but for a garden or walking path more than adequate. Had them for two months now through frequent rain holding up fine on a full charge batteries last most of the night.
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well they lit up our front beds. A word of caution when assembling the stake to the light, be careful not to over tighten. I wasn't paying attention and broke the stake, but Harbor Freight replaced it with no questions asked. I have a hard time believing the first reviewers comments that the lights didn't work. I bought 2 sets plus the replacement and all 5 worked the second I turned the switch to Auto. Sounds more like someone didn't read the instructions.
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BOX 1: Research Themes in CMMP
A number of actions are required to maintain and enhance the productivity of the field of condensed-matter and materials physics. These actions involve each level of the hierarchy of research modalities and the interactions among the various levels and the various performers. The principal recommendations of the cmmittee are summarized as follows:
The National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE), and other agencies that support research should continue to nurture the core research that is at the heart of condensed-matter and materials physics. The research themes listed in Box 1 provide a guide to the forefronts of this work.
The agencies that support and direct research in CMMP should plan for increased investment in modernization of the CMMP research infrastructure at universities and government laboratories.
The NSF should increase its investment in state-of-the-art instrumentation and fabrication capabilities, including centers for instrumentation R&D, nanofabrication, and materials synthesis and processing at universities. The DOE should strengthen its support for such programs at national laboratories and universities.
The gap in neutron sources in the United States should be addressed in the short term by upgrading existing neutron-scattering facilities and in the longer term by moving forward with the construction of the Spallation Neutron Source.
Support for operations and upgrades at synchrotron facilities, including research and development on fourth-generation light sources, should be strengthened.
The broad utilization of synchrotron and neutron facilities across scientific disciplines and sectors should be considered when agency budgets are established.
Federal agencies should provide incentives for formarion of partnerships among universities and government and industry laboratories that carry out research in condensed-matter and materials physics.
Universities should endeavor to enhance their students' understanding of the role of knowledge integration and transfer as well as knowledge creation. In this area, experience is the best teacher.
Action on these issues will allow us to capture the opportunities for intellectual progress and technological impact that continue to emerge in condensed-matter and materials physics.
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Today industry funds about two-thirds of total U.S. R&D, amounting to nearly $130 billion in 1997. The U.S. government supplies the remaining one-third of the funds spent on R&D in the United States (nearly $65 billion). Of federal funding in 1997, about 35 percent (roughly $23 billion) went directly to industry, 28 percent to national laboratories, 22 percent to universities, and the remainder to federally funded R&D centers and nonprofit organizations. Today, total federal funding of industrial R&D has declined to about three-fifths of its high point of a decade ago. "Blue sky" corporate research has declined sharply in this decade in all economic sectors, to about one-tenth to one-third of its 1988 extent, depending on the company. Also
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Lowcountry schools are well represented on the all-state and all-star soccer teams announced this week by the S.C. High School Soccer Coaches Association.
Representing South Carolina in the Clash of the Carolinas boys game set for July 12 at Blackbaud Stadium are keeper Brady Allardice of Academic Magnet, forward Alex Bourland and defender Andrew Martens of Wando and defender Garrett Glaze of James Island.
On the girls team for Clash of the Carolinas are keeper Logan Nelson of Wando and midfielder Morgan Powers of West Ashley.
The North-South Soccer Classic, pitting players from the Lower State against the Upper State, is set for June 28 at Blackbaud Stadium.
On the South boys team will be Stockton Blanchard of Ashley Ridge, Christopher Corontzes and Jackson Karolczyk of Wando, Logan Devereux of Hanahan, Alex Lanning of Academic Magnet, Luis Lemus of Stall, Juan Villa-Bailey of West Ashley and Spencer Wilder of Fort Dorchester.
The South girls team will include Sara Goodwin of Ashley Ridge, Julia Shahid and Regan Van Metre of Bishop England, Casey Murakami and Amy Paparozzi of West Ashley, Greyson Vevon of James Island and Allie Winglosky of Wando.
The boys Class AAAA all-state team includes senior defender Andrew Martens and junior forward Nick Wright of Wando and senior keeper Stockton Blanchard of Ashley Ridge. The girls' AAAA team features senior keeper Logan Nelson and sophomore defender Ellen Hayes of Wando.
On the AAA boys all-state team are Garrett Glaze and Lars Bentley of James Island.
The Class AA boys all-state team includes Alex Lanning, Brady Allardice, Colton Frankel and Ray Nugent of Academic Magnet. On the AA-A girls team are Alexis Polcyn, Becca Bosch, Jesse Dooley and Marin Miller of Academic Magnet and Erin Moriarty, Julia Shahid and Logan Leask of Bishop England.
Charleston Charter senior midfielder Malik McDonald made the Class A boys all-state team.
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James Island's Garrett Glaze was named player of the year and Trojans coach Todd Robinson the coach of the year on the all-Region 8-AAA boys soccer team.
Also from James Island on the team are Lars Bentley, Evan Tanner, Bryce Downing and Brad Franklin.
The team also includes Miguel Ceron, Noa Pagataptan and Eno Torres of Hilton Head, Moe Abdallah and Carlos Garduza of Stall, Lorgan Devereux and Kal Goble of Hanahan and Vance Bailey of Berkeley.
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Good choice for sports photographers, but picture quality disappoints
If you want a camera for shooting landscapes and extreme closes-ups, but don't want to invest in a digital SLR system with interchangeable lenses, then a big-zooming camera like the Casio EX-FH25 is worth considering.
With bulging plastic construction, the pumped up 10.1 effective megapixel FH25 resembles a cross between a compact that's been to the gym and a fully-fledged DSLR. With features to match, including some ultra-fast modes for fast action modes.
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Choose to compose and review your shots via the 230k-dot screen or the viewfinder above. There's a ridged rubber surround to the lens barrel that looks like it should be for manual adjustment, but merely exists to aid grip when shooting handheld.
Instead the 20x optical zoom, equivalent to 26-520mm in 35mm film terms, is operated via a lever encircling the main shutter release button. The comparative bulk is also down to the four AA batteries inserted into the base of the handgrip. We'd hoped for rechargeables, so that's something would-be owners will want to remedy.
Casio Exilim EX-FH25: Fast action shooting and movies
Fortunately the Casio isn't just about powerful optics. Alongside a wide range of shooting modes for all abilities, including: Aperture, Shutter and Manual and 26 scene modes, there are impressive shooting speeds on offer. Motion JPEG movies can be captured and replayed in ultra slow motion thanks to the ability to record at up to 1,000 frames per second (albeit at lowly 224x64 pixels). Or shoot regular 1280x720 pixels HD clips at 30fps instead. Standalone settings for 210fps and 420fps are further included.
Fortunately the optical zoom can be used when shooting movies, or switched off and the digital variety deployed instead. Since video is given such prominence on this model, we'd expected to see a dedicated record button, but instead filming starts and stops via a twist of the top plate mode dial and a press of the shutter release button.
Casio Exilim EX-FH25: Picture quality
A readiness for action shooting isn't just limited to movie clips. 10MP stills can also be shot at up to 30fps with a single button press, while for optimum quality the camera offers Raw files are alongside JPEG.
Even with its more modest zoom range, shots taken at maximum telephoto display a noticeable softness, though at the wider end of the zoom good edge to edge sharpness is maintained. It's one of the worst offenders we've seen in the current big-zoom crop (such as the Pentax X90 and Nikon P100) for visible pixel fringing between areas of high contrast however, and in duller conditions it's tricky to achieve an evenly exposed result.
Given the attention to speed elsewhere, it's surprising the camera takes a leisurely three seconds to power up. Other than that it's responsive to the touch and there's fun to be had replaying the faster shooting modes and watching your mates appear to be wading through treacle walking in slow-mo.
Casio Exilim EX-FH25: Conclusion
We can see the appeal of the Casio to families with hyperactive children or sports enthusiasts wanting fuzzy keepsakes of key moments. And at £300 online the EX-FH25 it's certainly affordable, but better overall options are to be had like the Fujifilm HS10 and Nikon P100.
The Casio Exilim EX-FH25 is out now, find out more from Casio
Sensor: 10MP effective megapixels
Lens: 26-520mm (20x optical)
Screen (size and res): 3-inch LCD, 230,400 dots
Max ISO: 3200
Flash: Pop up integral flash
Viewfinder: Electronic viewfinder (EVF) 201,000
Stabilisation (type): Sensor shift
Video: 1280x720 pixels 30fps
Storage (card and internal): SD/SDHC card, 86MB internal
Connections: USB/AV port, AC adapter connection
Battery life: 340 shots using alkaline AAs, 500 with rechargeables
Dimensions/weight: 123x81x85mm, 483g without battery/card


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Reserve your rebate early on Wednesday
Texas got a windfall recently — more than $23 million in stimulus money to help consumers buy certain Energy Star-certified appliances. Starting April 5, you can reserve a rebate ranging from $45 to $1,600 on refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, room and central air conditioners and heat pumps. But fire up your computer early. The […] [Read More]
Target stores now recycle lots of stuff
A member of the Clocking In team has a sizeable number of used batteries, but has been too busy to take them to the city's recycling station. Now there's another option, as Target stores have installed permanent recycling stations in front of each of the chain's 1,740 stores. Target customers can recycle aluminum, glass and […] [Read More]
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BMW of S.A. honored as top dealership
BMW of San Antonio — the only authorized dealer of new BMWs in the Alamo City — has been named one of the European luxury brand's top performing dealerships in the U.S. for 2010. BMW of San Antonio was one of 24 dealerships out of 338 BMW dealerships across the country to be designated as […] [Read More]
How North Korea masks currency problems
In unrelated news, North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, shows off his socialist country's official spring fashion trends. Manure brown jumpsuit with ultra black jerk sunglasses. This is a bold move from previous years of dark blue jumpsuits with black sunglasses. The douche-y haircut is optional this year, but only for those who like being shot […] [Read More]
Ethical garbage
Houston-based Waste Management Inc., which operates a landfill in San Antonio, has been recognized for the third year straight by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the world's most ethical companies. The honor was for Waste Management's commitment to environmental sustainability and individual employee ethical standards. On a personal note, I have been throwing my […] [Read More]
Humana Health Plan of Texas honored again
Humana Health Plan of Texas has received the J.D. Power and Associates award for member satisfaction with its health plan for the third straight year. J.D. Power evaluated satisfaction based on: coverage and benefits, choice of doctors, hospitals and pharmacies; approval process; claims processing; insurance statements and customer service. Humana Health Plan of Texas is […] [Read More]
Security State Bank to buy Medina Valley
Pearsall-based Security State Bank has agreed to purchase Medina Valley State Bank of Devine. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Security, formed in 1925, is controlled by the family of former Texas Gov. Dolph Briscoe, who has served as the bank's chairman since 1967. Security, with two branches in Pearsall and another in Pleasanton, […] [Read More]
Grand Hyatt chief recognized
Tom Netting, Grand Hyatt San Antonio's managing director, has received the Donald N. Pritzker President's Award from Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, which is described as the hotel company's top honor. "I have been blessed to work for this company for more than three decades, and to be recognized in this way is simply amazing," said […] [Read More]
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ESPN's proclaimed "footy fanatic", Josh Elliot has called out all World Cup fans. Sportscenter wants to know who you think is the best player in the 2010 World Cup so far. The ESPN anchor picks Gonzalo Higuain, the convenient choice … Continue reading
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Gov. Scott: Economic turnaround doesn't 'happen in a day'
Florida's job outlook is getting better, but Gov. Rick Scott said the state still has a ways to go.
Scott, a Naples Republican, said Monday his continued focus on the state's job market is just one of his priorities as he approaches his first term's halfway mark.
Scott was in town Monday to visit Ave Maria School of Law and take part in a Daily News editorial board meeting.
It was during the editorial board meeting that Scott said education, jobs and keeping the cost of living low would remain a priority for him in the coming months. While it's too early for him to set official legislative priorities, he anticipated those three issues would top his list come the 2013 legislative session, he said.
"I'd like everything to happen in a day," he said, "but that doesn't happen."
Scott said he thinks his plan to create 700,000 jobs in seven years will be a success. The state, he said, is making strides through improvements to regional workforce boards and is working to make Florida more desirable to businesses.
"I feel comfortable we'll get there," he said.
The state is already seeing employment improvements. The unemployment rate is down to about 9 percent, and Scott said he expects April numbers to show continued improvement.
"We're doing well," Scott said. "We're heading in the right direction, but we still have about 800,000 people out of work."
The state may be heading in the right direction, but Scott told about two dozen Ave Maria School of Law students he understands what they are facing as they enter the workforce.
"It's hard," he said. "You have no idea what you're going to do."
Scott spoke to recent graduates preparing for the Florida bar exam about his time in law school. He said The Paper Chase — a 1973 movie about a first year law student — had him stressed out during his first few months of school. His worries eventually dissipated, but Scott said they came rushing back when the exam came around.
"I was scared to death," he said. "I thought I wasn't going to pass."
Scott passed and went on to spend nine years as a transaction attorney.
Eugene Milhizer, the law school's dean, said he was pleased the governor took time out to visit the school.
"His success as an attorney, in the business world and as an elected official is an example for which any Ave Maria School of Law graduate should aspire," Milhizer said. "He is a good friend and we look forward to seeing him on campus soon."
Scott's visit may be the last time Collier County residents see him this month. While Scott told the Daily News he tries to get home every two weeks, he said his hectic travel schedule means he won't be back for several weeks.
Scott leaves Sunday for a business development mission to Spain.
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The Wow Factor: 10 Tips for Dynamic Image Design
Posted By Jeff Wignall On January 8, 2009 @ 8:00 am In Art of Photography | 1 Comment
One of the things that separates a superior photograph from a snapshot is the effort that the photographer puts into designing the image. How many times have you looked at a great photograph of a very ordinary subject and marveled at the inventiveness that the photographer used in composing the image?
That is what image design is all about: being inventive in not only what you include in the frame, but how you place it in the frame and what tricks you use to emphasize certain aspects of the subject.
Here are 10 tips for creating more dynamic and interesting photos. If you apply just a few of these to your images, you'll see immediate improvement in the "wow" factor of your photos.
1. Use selective focus. If you can't simplify a subject by moving it (or moving yourself), you can toss a background out of focus by using a slightly longer lens and a wide aperture.
2. Play with subject placement. It's human nature to try to center subjects in the viewfinder (after all, that's where the focusing indicators are), but break the habit. Place subjects high or low, or radically to the left or right, and you'll add an element of power and surprise to your pictures.
3. Simplify. If a viewer has to ask what it is you were taking a picture of, you've blown the opportunity. Pare down each composition to its bare essentials. Less is always more.
4. Move closer. One quick way to simplify any subject is to move closer to it. We tend to concentrate so hard on what is in the viewfinder that we think it's larger than it is. As long as you're not standing on the end of a dock, try taking a step closer even when you think you're close enough.
5. Use unexpected angles. Because we usually view the world from eye level and straight ahead, that's how most of us compose pictures. Instead, try to imagine how a cat might see the world looking up at a rose bush instead of down at it. Kneel down on the ground, hop up on a porch or walk around behind a subject and shoot it from behind. The element of surprise is a wickedly powerful design tool.
6. Use a plain background. Busy or chaotic backgrounds confuse the viewer about what you're trying to shoot. If you're photographing a subject that you can move, such as a person, find a plain background like a brick wall to simplify the shot. Or circle the subject looking for a more plain backdrop.
7. Vary your formats. Just because your camera was designed in the horizontal doesn't mean you have to always hold it that way! Turn the camera vertical and try to think as a photojournalist — always looking for the great vertical shot for the cover of the magazine! Many subjects work well in either format, so take the time to shoot both and decide later which works best.
8. Create a sense of depth. Use leading lines (or "linear perspective," as it's called) to draw the viewer's eye into the scene. Roads, lines of trees, telephone wires — anything that pulls the eye deeper into the scene will create a sense of distance and also lure the eye into exploring within the frame
9. Use a frame within a frame. Landscape photographers often use frames within frames to focus attention on a particular part of a scene (using a stone archway to frame a garden, for example), and it's a very effective technique. But frames can also be used with other subjects, such as portraits—framing a shot of a farmer by shooting out at him from inside his barn, for instance. Frames are also an excellent way to hide distracting surroundings.
10. Create a sense of balance. Most photographic compositions contain a variety of "strong" subjects (dark or large objects, for instance) as well as some "weaker" ones (the sky, open lawns, etc.). Finding a balance between these so that one doesn't dominate the other is a delicate but important aspect of image design. Try using large areas of light sand, for instance, to balance a large dark rock formation on a beach, or use a large area of sunset sky to balance off the weight of a large sailboat in silhouette.
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#1 Comment By James Franklin Lawrence On June 23, 2010 @ 2:31 pm
Thanks Mr. Wignall. I'm entering pictures to my Atlanta Photo Group for selection to be shown at the Atlanta Airport Gallery exhibition in October. The only requirement is pix must have The WOW Factor. I consider your 10 Tips the general rule; so I'm wondering how to WOW "seeing" is different, and achieved. I'm OK with some ideas, examples, instruction etc from you. [I've the latest Nikon D5000 w/18-200 Nikkor.] At a magazine rack I look thru the Art, Design and Photo mags for ideas. Any further ideas for inspiration? Submission ends July 17. Much Obliged, James L.
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well, sorry about the wreck man. glad to hear that you're ok.
if you want to stick with the german thing, you can pick up and early 2000s BMW 3 or 5 series for pretty cheap that has all the luxury you could want but still has the get up and go when you want it.
if you want to go with some american muscle, late 90s early 2000s camaros, firebirds, mustangs, go pretty cheap as well.
if gas mileage is a concern, i'd say grab a honda accord, v6 model around 2003. they are going to cost you more but great gas mileage, very "luxurious" interior depending on what trim level you get, and the v6 models will sraight get it (if ya know what i mean). I personally own an 03 Accord EX rockin the 4 banger. It's not the quickest (little heavy for a 4 cylinder), but with the exception of routine maintenance i have not once had to take it into the shop to fix anything, and i've put about 120k miles on it.(it hauls my entire drum set, with my sound system in the back with no issues) my cousin has an 01 2dr civic that can have the exact same said about it as my accord, cept that it's much lighter with a better 4 banger in it, so it's VERY quick. and of course the gas mileage is awesome. not as much room for drums, but still solid.
if 4wd is your taste, the subaru outback is a very solid option as you've already noted. Lancers are also top of the line, but going to cost you quite a bit regardless of the year.
hope it helps, i'm not really a gear head so this is about all of the personal experience advice i can give you lol. for the most part i think they all meet your requirements, but hey it's up to you (i would say to go with the accord =D)
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Without adequate reimbursement for screening and services provided to victims of family violence, little incentive would seem to exist to train health professionals to provide these services. The literature, however, does not appear to address the implications of reimbursement for training. Acknowledging the importance of this topic, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Family Violence Prevention Fund sponsored a meeting in September 2001 of experts on various aspects of either intimate partner violence or coding and reimbursement issues to discuss existing systems, practices, and research. The group specifically addressed variation in reimbursement levels from system to system (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid, and private sector), financial incentives or disincentives associated with the current coding systems, and the implications of coding practices for patients and health care service delivery.6 Further examination of the role third-party reimbursement plays in health professional training about family violence is needed and may result from this meeting.
Mandatory reporting and mandated education laws have been conceived as possible means for ensuring that health professionals receive training in family violence. Legislatures may enact such laws, usually with the intention of improving the service system. The committee struggled with the relationship of these laws to the training of health professionals. Little evidence indicates the effect these laws have on health professional education, and the legislation has created much controversy among those who work in family violence. Numerous interpretations of what the laws actually require and how they differ around the country exist, but few comprehensive resources on these laws are available. In the committee's judgment, mandated reporting laws appear to drive the fields of child protection and elder protection and serve as a backdrop. And, in some states, they serve as a driver in intimate partner protection. Because they do appear to influence (and possibly distort) the content of education and ultimately of practice, the committee considered it important to examine these laws in detail to determine what is known about their actual impact. We sought to understand where such provisions are present, what they contain, and whether they achieve the intended effects. Having done the difficult work of collecting and examining all of the existing laws, the committee offers the details it has complied in the report appendixes and provides here the following descriptive analysis to assist others addressing the issue. The tables in Appendixes C and D describe state laws mandating reporting of and training about child abuse and


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Newby and Winter take the reins at Cambridge
Posted: January 30, 2013|
Former All Black Craig Newby and Rowland Winter have been announced as Cambridge's new-look coaching team.
Newby has a wealth of experience from his playing days, earning his first New Zealand cap against England in 2004 and winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in rugby sevens.
He will take on the role of first-team coach at Volac Park, while Winter has been named director of rugby at the National League One club.
Winter has an impressive CV following five years at Northampton Saints and has a sports science degree to his name, and he arrives having got Bedford Athletic on the brink of promotion to the National Leagues.
Cambridge chairman JJ Jeffrey said: "I hope everyone's as excited as I am of the prospect of this new coaching partnership.
"We believe their strengths compliment each other and that together they will be able to realise and consolidate the huge potential in our young and talented squad.
"I look forward to introducing them to everyone at Volac Park on Saturday."
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Are You a Max Person or a Peter Person?
In 1963 and 1964, two landmark children's books were published — in 1963, Ezra Jack Keats' The Snowy Day and in 1964, Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are. Both won the Caldecott Medal award and both changed children's publishing forever.
The books could hardly be more different, from the colors and artistic techniques to the style, themes, and the two protagonists — Max and Peter.
Who's your favorite? Are you a Max person or a Peter person? It says a lot about your personality. Read the books and decide, and then compare your results with your friends and family.
I'll tell you what I am: I love them both, but I'm partial to Peter. The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation has sponsored a bookmaking contest for New York City school children for the past 23 years, and this year, the winners are on display at Hudson Park Library in the second floor children's room.
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This is very good..but I really enjoy Meet Me In The Meadow Book~ Moments with God Better
I already have his daily devotional guide and this calendar just adds another level to what I read each day. I would recommend it to anyone.
Already big fans of Roy Lessin, everyone in the house is enjoying this new one.