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"So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb." Dark Helmet
Originally posted by iceman00
So, when you make more money in a month than you spend, you consider that an unsuccessful month? It's easy to classify anything as a failure if you use a different definition of success for every product/service.
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Originally posted by CazNeerg
Other than that you totally missed my point, Its disturbing because the Devs are just milking money. Why not just release it f2p, or b2p w/shop to begin with?
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Originally posted by Torvaldr
DCUO's Freemium model gives me everything except a few cosmetic appearance items. Certainly I get all the ingame content every content pack etc.
Not every Freemium model is the Cryptic/Turbine kind.
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Originally posted by Torvaldr
Why would RIFT go that way? RIFT is actually pretty profitable. They prove that as long as you make a good game, people will pay. Same with EvE.
You might like F2P. But the idea that all these games need to go F2P doesn't follow.
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"So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb." Dark Helmet
Originally posted by toddze
That I agree with, they should have, but my suspicion is that the suits just won't let go of the dream of lightning striking twice and being the second coming of WoW. Once that dream finally dies, we will probably see games launching with monetization models that make sense, rather than vainly chasing unicorns.
Originally posted by iceman00
Not all games "need" to go Freemium. But it is observably the case that every game which has has seen increased profits as a result. The real question, in my opinion, is if you trust the judgment of a development team, why would you want them *not* to go Freemium? What is the inherent disadvantage?
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I play all free to play games except for LotrO.
reviews are !@#$ing stupid. Play what you love.
Originally posted by CazNeerg
I consider something a "success" if you recoup your investment and make a strong profit. That they've lost 75% of their subscriber base in 6 months and are going to F2P, as well as EA's stock tanking, I think that's pretty concusive evidence we aren't looking at a success.
Now there's a more subjective one, and that's did you get a good return on your investment. I can't answer that question, but the market seems to have responded with not just no, but hell no.
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Never played SWTOR, as I never was interested even though a big SW fan, but.....
Just another failed MMO going Pay2Win. Isn't there enough P2W mmo's out there now, let alone adding another one.
Good luck to those who stay with it, I know the few friends that played left very quickly with a sour taste in there mouth, maybe it might get lucky and actually get more players. Time will tell.
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"So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb." Dark Helmet
Originally posted by iceman00
In my opinion, if we are going to measure based on total cost vs. total revenue, rather than cost vs revenue on a month to month basis, then one can't logically describe TOR as a success or as a failure, from a financial standpoint, until one of two things happens; they recoup all of their development costs and turn a profit, or the game shuts down. It is highly unlikely tht anyone outside EA is going to be provided the necessary data to make that judgment. We don't know for sure what they spent, we don't know for sure what they've made. But technically speaking, the game won't be a failure unless it fails to make a substantial profit over the lifetime of the product. The Freemium conversion is likely to substantially extend the lifetime of the product, giving it more time to become successful, if it isn't already.
As for the market, TOR doesn't have it's own stock price, and it isn't EA's only product. Trying to pin an entire company's stock woes on a single game is a little silly, compared to a lot of their other products, TOR is an absolute gem.
EDIT: It would be nice if people stopped treating "not as successful as people hoped it would be" as if it were equivalent to "not successful." They are two different standards, and the word seems to get misused more often than not on these forums, not just in regard to TOR.
Originally posted by Tanvaras
Ah, one of the people who has clearly not played many Freemium games. I have yet to see one that gives users of the cash shop any substantial gameplay advantage over anyone else. Maybe try actually playing them before trash talking them? Can you buy gear in some of them that is better than trash loot off of mobs? Sure, you can grab +2 Swords from the Turbine shop in DDO. Can you buy gear that is better than gear you earn at the same level from quests? Not in any game that springs to mind for me.
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The schadenfreude on one side is opposed by massive cognitive distortions on the other. Take your pick as to which psych vocab word you find least maladaptive.
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"So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph, because good is dumb." Dark Helmet
Oh, and to those asking for SWG back; depending on which estimates you believe for current TOR players, SWG at it's peak had somewhere between 1/3 and 1/2 of what TOR has now, it's peak was many years ago, and it's engine is horribly dated. Add to that, if a miracle occurred and they did bring it back, it would be the NGE SWG that virtually nobody actually liked, not the one that could have been described as innovative and worth saving. But keep dreaming, it doesn't hurt anything.
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Wow that article was the biggest pile of biased dung I've read in a while.
Subscription based games are still very viable format, and will continue to be, also many players still prefer this format.
HOWEVER, with good F2P games out there players are no longer willing to pay just to access the servers. If you are a subscription game you must provide VALUE to the player. SWTOR failed to do this plain and simple. SWTOR failed to release content in enough quanity and quality to keep players subscribed. WoW is the exception because of their massive existing player base that already has a huge investment in the game and are reluctant to quit. Any game going against WoW in the subscription space however, must absolutely release content at least as quickly and of similar quality as Rift.
My simple question to all the SWTOR FTP is the messiah people is as follows, if Bioware couldn't put out enough content to keep people interested when EVERYONE was paying $15 a month, what makes you think they will be able to when most players will be paying nothing?
Originally posted by CazNeerg
First, accept an apology. I was treating you as just another blind fanboi, and yet you actually give a reasonable response here.
You are of course correct, we will not have all the data. Unless you are pretty high up the chain for the companies, chances are you never will. You can only go based on the way certain winds are blowing, or if you've got an insane hunch that pays off.
Here's what we know. TOR had 2.4 mill in its first month. 7 months later, they have anywhere between 500k and 1 mill subscribers. Best case scenario, they've lost around 60% of their baseline they started with. Worst case, they lost 75%. I wouldn't go around calling that successful.
Now on the revenue front, we don't know for sure, but the fact that they've gone to F2P given their resistance to it before so quickly shows i think a bit of worrying. Right now, the game isn't profitable. Could it be profitable? Of course. Could it be successful? Of course.
Will the freemium model extend the life of this game? Most likely. Yet I believe the problem with this game wasn't that it was sub based. I think the problem was the game didn't provide value, not for the 60 dollar box price (I'm honestly stunned the slicing it to 15 bucks didn't get anyone talking more), and certainly not for 15 bucks a month.
Other Freemium games offer value. Other B2P games offer value. Do I think TOR, as it stands right now, would be able to survive beyond 6 months? No, I don't. Was lack of revenue really the problem for delivering new content? All these questions sorta impact how you think this will do.
And then there's the return on investment question. Let's just say theoretically, the game plus marketing cost 500 mill. Was it worth tying up all that capital for 7 years, if it makes a two million dollar profit? Certainly not.
300 mill?
200 mill?
We can't answer these questions, but the market can. And while you can't price EA's stock solely on the basis of TOR, it would be equally naive to say that EA's gutter stock price hasn't been affected by the rather poor ROI TOR is offering.
F2P can fix this. But I think the successes of DDO, LOTRO aren't really applicable to TOR. But I think I'm getting a little too far down the rabbit hole here,.
Originally posted by CazNeerg
I don't want SWG back but cmon, that's a clown comparison bro.
The MMO market around the time of SWG when it had 250k was vastly different than today's MMO market. That doesn't mean SWG was a success, but by saying it is "between 1/3 and 1/2 of what TOR is now", as if that's an apples to apples discussion, is just, in the words of Charles Barkley, "turrible'
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You may disagree with an honest opinion that this game doesn't deserve to be succesful, but some of us still remember how you sacked one of your regular writers over his honest opinion that SWTOR is a pretty lousy attempt at making a MMORPG.
SWTOR is a nice reminder of how arrogant developers and publishers can be in search for more money - copy/paste games won't cut it anymore, also not listening to their fanbase.
Space-on-rails in probably the most expensive MMORPG ever made is one of the most laughable aspects of this FAILURE of a game.
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Future ? This game has no future, it has failed, right now the ink is still drying on the pages of the Guinness book of World records for the 'Record for the biggest MMO flop ever goes to: SWTOR' entry.
The game will get put on life support, we will see miniscule updates spun to the players as 'content' updates whilst they manipulate the gameplay mechanics and microtransaction store in order to maximise the fleecing potential of the game.
Wow, thanks F2P, I'm so glad this wonderul payment model is here to save every one of these games that fail /sarcasm.
F2P is a blight on MMO games and the sooner the F2P bubble bursts, and it will, the better.
All just my humble opinion.
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sadly i knew this would happen even before the game released... so there!
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Originally posted by wizyy
Couldn't agree more!
Ever since a few years ago when there was a dev panel by some major devs who said they foresaw the future of MMOs going toward a f2p model, this site has been all about putting a positive spin on f2p, as if it's the god send cure for a shit game. LOTRO did it right, after years of subs and tons of consideration to everything involved. Now you have other MMOs who are true failures on a sub basis try to save a sinking ship by switching over to f2p.
Guess what? You have other powerhouses coming out soon (one that is designed not to have a sub) and one that is a WoW expansion. SWTOR is DEAD, trying to spin any other story is pure stupidity.
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A 200-500 million game bleeding subs and going ftp in just over half a year cannot be spun in any other way than catastrophic failure, sorry.
However its a good thing. It sends a clear msg to developers to create original mmo's that have longevity in mind.
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Shame on them pure LIES! FAKE FREE TO PLAY with locked level like fake world of warcraft, like fake dungeons and dragons and conan and few more, games with locked content etc, dont waste your time if you look for real free game where you not forced to buy anything, try runes of magic, there you even can earn chash shop money and get anything like anyone,use google and you will find tonns of real free games!


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Charleston Southern connected on a single-game program record 20 three-pointers and junior Arlon Harper became the 20th player in program history to score 1,000 career points as the Bucs throttled St. Andrews, 122-40, at the Buc Dome on Saturday night. Harper scored his 1,000th point on a free throw with 15:30 left in the first half and finished with 12 points and three steals in only 19 minutes of action. He was one of six Bucs to reach double figures scoring, with Matt Kennedy and Saah Nimley leading the way with 18 points apiece. Freshman Bakari Copeland added a career-high 17 points, while Will Saunders and Sheldon Strickland contributed 13 and 11 off the bench. CSU (5-6) shot 74 percent in the second half and 67 percent overall en route to posting the largest margin of victory in school history. "I was really proud of that performance tonight," CSU head coach Barclay Radebaugh said. "St. Andrews has played well against some tough competition. They've played well against South Carolina State and against Campbell. They played a tough one last night at Mercer. We came in with a specific game plan in place tonight and we prepared really hard." "Give credit to our guys," Radebaugh continued. "They really executed tonight. They tried to delay the game a little bit and it is difficult to play against someone when they do that. We had to be patient. We wanted to get two or three of their scorers in foul trouble and we were able to do that. We took care of business, and it a game like that, that is exactly what we need to do." The Bucs held St. Andrews (1-8) to 30 percent shooting and forced 22 turnovers on their way to tallying a 39-0 advantage in points off turnovers. St. Andrews hung tough in the early going with its deliberate style, but a 22-0 run turned a 10-point CSU margin into a 32-point cushion as the Bucs took a 56-21 lead into intermission. The Bucs now travel to Tallahassee, Fla. for a Monday night meeting with Florida State. Tipoff against the Seminoles is scheduled for 7 p.m., and the game will be televised live on Fox Sports South. "Florida State is really tough," said Radebaugh of the 8-3 Seminoles. "They are going to have a different game plan for us. They are extremely tall and athletic and obviously have tremendous talent on their roster as well. I like some of the improvements that our team made today. I like some of the things we were able to do today. It can be tough sometimes against a smaller team like that. But we worked on our press and we were able to do that against them tonight. We made some progress. We've made some progress against a tough schedule that has really challenged and been good for us."
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I was being slightly cheeky. I really didn't want to go back through 6 pages of this thread to find out who she was. She must be somebody if everybody's been talking about her for that long.
But I've never heard of her (I admit I'm not as up-to-speed on what's popular out there). I'll give her a listen. If you're correct and she's boring, then she must be great for the band she's in, eh?
Charlie Watts could be considered boring, too. But then again, it's about the music those guys make!
Bo: Some admire her for her simple, rock-steady beats. She just plays to the groove, compliments the beat. Charlie Watts is actually a fairly good comparison, though Watts can, I believe, play jazz and other styles.
From what I have seen, Meg is fairly limited in her abilities. Some like her a lot and praise her approach to the drums, while some claim that she is just about as (below) average as they come. Polly's link to "Icky Thump" is a perfect example: some folks like her basic, hard rock groove, but I know many who think that this indie rock approach to drumming is something that an average seven-year-old kid could play. Just messily slap your snare on 2 and 4, ride the crash cymbal (which is, I think,
most awful contribution that indie music has made to current drum playing--for example, just YouTube Phattie Drums, OCDP Drums, SJC Drums and the like, and you'll find plenty of videos of indie-dressed kids with their candy-colored drum kits playing loud, playing basic, and riding the crash cymbals 'til the cows yawn their way home), etc., etc.
It is really up to you, I think. Evaluating drummers and popular music is a very tricky field.
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In Baitadi, one of the poorest and most isolated districts in Nepal, a 32km long road is being built as part of the Dehimandu-Giregada Rural Road Construction Project over the next three years to provide improved access to markets and livelihood opportunities for over 6,000 local households.
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"Usually at this time of year , my family struggles to put proper meals on the table," says 52-year-old Raj Bahadur Malla, "but with this project, I am able to work and get additional food and money for my family and good nutrition for my children." In exchange for his labour on the road, Raj gets 2kg of rice, 250g of lentil and NPR60 for a day's work, plus a sachets of Vitamix, a nutritional supplement to children under five years of age.
Local farmer Keshab Bahadur Bohara is very excited about the road and believes it will create many opportunities for the villagers once they are connected to the nearest town, Dehimandu. "I have seen how people's lives have changed after roads came to their areas, and I am looking forward to seeing what it will bring to my village."
Once the road is completed, Keshab will be able to sell milk and citrus fruit in the market, and he says the income will improve his family's livelihood. Both Raj and Keshab complain that currently their surplus agricultural products rot because of poor access to market. They both expect this road to change that. "I am getting old, so I will not be able to enjoy what the road will bring our village for long, but for my children and grandchildren it will be a different story," Raj said before going to work on the stretch of road that winds its way into his village.
In 2009, WFP Nepal received 12 million in funding from the EU Food Facility to undertake livelihood and agricultural improvement projects through food/cash for work activities.
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WFP's Food/Cash For Assets (FCFA) programme targets the most food insecure and vulnerable commuities with projects that improve production and livelihoods while providing assistance to meet immediate food and nutrition needs. In 2010, the programme will target 1.6 million Nepalese people, work activities will include: road and bridge development and repair, irrigation systems, fishery ponds and cash crop cultivation. Project activities are designed to be undertaken between planting and harvest periods when household food stocks are leanest.


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Shut Up and Join a Gym
Posted By Mark On July 31, 2011 @ 5:01 pm In Confidence,Health,Lifestyle,Self Improvement | 52 Comments
Here's a new rule:
If you're a guy, and you can't get girls, you're not allowed to complain about your looks unless you've been a member of a gym for at least six months.
I'm still amazed at how many guys who come to me for help and guidance while looking like they've been sitting on a couch for four years. Seriously, join a damn gym. That's step number one. If you don't have time, find time. If you don't have the money, find a cheap gym. If you don't know how to exercise properly, google around and find good workout programs and youtube videos showing you each exercise.
It's sad to say this, but if there's any "magic pill" with this stuff, it's spending six months inside a gym and eating well. I always "worked out," but I realized a few years ago, it was more like half-assing it to counter-balance all of the alcohol and burritos I was consuming. When I began taking training seriously, I slimmed down (lost 30 pounds), then bulked up (added about 5-6 pounds of muscle), and now I get looks from a lot of girls and even get approached every now and then.
Being fit and good-looking will make every step of the process go easier. Being good-looking isn't a cure-all for game, but it absolutely makes every segment of game go easier and smoother. Women will be more receptive on the approach. They'll have more patience for boring conversation. They'll be less likely to flake. They'll be more likely to get physical with you and they'll even enjoy the sex more.
Not to mention study's have demonstrated that better-looking people get paid more, promoted sooner, are trusted more often, and command more attention.
For you to work on this pick up stuff and not make yourself as good-looking as you possibly can is dishonest and deluding yourself. Seriously, if you're stuck and have no idea what to do, you're scared to death of leaving the house and approaching, girls never pay attention to you or take you seriously, here's step number one: shut up and join a gym. Seriously. It's not a fix-all for your problems, but it will do the following:
Get you out of your comfort zone – Joining a gym is an intimidating experience for a guy who's spent his whole life in front of computers and TV screens. You have the perception that its going to be full of meatheads who are going to laugh at you as they toss 80 pound weights around between themselves, supermodels on treadmills who will be disgusted by your presence, and gym staff who will kindly ask you to leave when they see how big of a loser you are.
Not the case. In fact, most people in the gym are fat and out of shape as well. Most of the women are old and/or not hot. The gym is for normal people. It's for normal people who give a shit and want to improve themselves, get healthier and look better. You're one of those people. And that's why you're going.
Make you healthier – The health benefits of weightlifting are too massive to list here. But everything from cardiovascular health to energy levels will improve. The important part of being healthier is that you FEEL better. When you feel better, you feel more energized and ready to take on other challenges: at work, at home, or out on a date. Working out increases testosterone production which also increases sex drive, increases feelings of ambition, and also makes you behave more dominantly and aggressively.
Build confidence – There's no better feeling that waking up one day, looking in the mirror and thinking, "Wow, I've never looked like this before." Noticing that there's a line of muscle where there wasn't before, noticing that your arms are a little wider, that you look a little more fit. It's a huge confidence boost. And you start to get it on an almost daily-basis. This transfers over to going out and interacting with others. It helps your self-image and you'll begin to behave more attractively in front of others.
Increase your looks – Being in shape is the baseline of being physically attractive. You don't need to be ripped with a six-pack, or have gigantic biceps, but you can't be out of shape. You can't be a fat slob, or being scrawny and hunched over all the time. The gym fixes that. And it can fix that surprisingly fast if you take it seriously and work out correctly. Within six months, you can make yourself look significantly better and begin getting better reactions from women. Why you wouldn't do this is beyond me. It's a free bonus. It cuts down the effort required with women quite a bit.
Once again, looks is not everything. I've worked with quite a few very good-looking guys who weren't successful. But they grease the process — they make everything a little bit easier, make everything go a little bit more smoothly. So you have no excuse to not be capitalizing on it. No one is born ugly permanently. We can all make ourselves look better, particularly through exercise and our fashion/style. So there's no excuse to not invest in it.
I've been amazed at the number of guys I've worked with in person who COULD be good-looking if they invested the amount of time and effort required to get there. The first step is to join a gym. So shut up and do it.
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We have had some customers ask why they are unable to target earlier frameworks .NET 2.0, 3.0 or 3.5 using Visual Studio 2010. Targeting earlier frameworks (also known as Multi-targeting) is in-fact fully supported in VS 2010, but there is a pre-requisite that .NET Framework 3.5 Sp1 must be installed on the machine for VS 2010 to be able to target any of the earlier frameworks 2.0, 3.0 or 3.5.
During VS 2010 installation, only the latest 4.0 version of the .NET framework will be installed on your machine as part of the Visual Studio installation. So if 3.5 Sp1 was not already present on your machine, you will see only the .NET Framework 4 in the target framework dropdown of the New Website / New Project dialogs (In these dialogs, framework dropdown is available in VS Professional and higher skus only) when creating a new website or in the property pages when changing the target of an existing website (In property pages, framework dropdown is available in the VWD Express sku as well). You can click on the 'More Frameworks' link and that will take you to the download page for .NET 3.5 Sp1 (see Figure 1).
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Once .NET 3.5 Sp1 is installed on your machine, restart Visual Studio and you should be able to see the lower frameworks .NET 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 in the Visual Studio dropdowns (see figure 2).
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I cannot find a definitve answer anywhere...is multi-targeting supported in VWS2010? I have 3.5 Framework installed, but I do not get the dropdown to slect earlier versions.
hi Dave,
Was your question regarding VWD Express 2010? If you have the framework 3.5 <b>Sp1</b> installed, then multi-targeting is supported in VWD Express and in VS Professional and higher skus.
Similar to VWD Express 2008, with VWD Express 2010, you do not have the dropdown available when you create a new website. It will create a 4.0 project by default when you create a new website, but you do have the option to go to the property pages and change the target to an earlier framework version. With VS 2010 Professional, you can select earlier framework versions when creating new websites as well.
Hope this helps,
Bala Chirtsabesan | Visual Web Developer Team
You bring up good points regarding the frameworkMoniker attribute and having a simple web.config to start with when we create a new 4.0 project. Both of these are under consideration to be fixed for the Beta 2 release of Visual Studio 2010.
With VS 2010 Professional, you can select earlier framework versions when creating new websites as well.
It will create a 4.0 project by default when you create a new website, but you do have the option to go to the property pages and change the target to an earlier framework version.


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Its excellent off-road capabilities continue to help the 2010 Jeep Liberty stand out. Unfortunately, that extra off-road prowess means that it also continues to lag behind competitors for its on-road manners -- even with a retuned suspension in 2009.
- "Liberty never lets you forget that it's a truck. Body lean is prevalent, and the tires squeal even in modest cornering. Steering feel is nothing special. The brakes on one test model had dull, wooden pedal action, and simulated panic stops caused moderate nosedive." -- Consumer Guide
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For more power in an off-road model, consider the Nissan Xterra and its 261-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Another possibility is the Ford Explorer, which boasts an optional V8 engine that pushes out 292 horsepower. Take note though, that the extra power brings poor fuel economy with it.
The Liberty's fuel economy is good for an off-road SUV, but extremely low when compared to all compact SUVs. According to the EPA, the 2WD model nets 16/22 mpg city/highway, while the 4WD model nets 15/21. Improvements for 2010 may help matters somewhat -- the Liberty gets a standard fuel shut-off system that saves fuel when the vehicle is decelerating. It also gets a fuel-saving indicator to notify the driver when the vehicle is being driven in a fuel-efficient manner.
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More than half (51.6 percent) of all businesses that responded to the 2007 Survey of Business Owners (SBO) were operated primarily from someone's home in 2007, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau released today. Only 6.9 percent of these home-based businesses had $250,000 or more in receipts, while 57.1 percent of home-based businesses brought in less than $25,000. About 23.8 percent of employer respondent businesses and 62.9 percent of nonemployer respondent businesses were home-based.
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The Census Bureau is releasing two data sets from the 2007 Survey of Business Owners: Characteristics of Businesses: 2007 and Characteristics of Business Owners: 2007. The data sets include national-level statistics on owner's age, education level, veteran status and primary function in the business; family-owned and home-based business status; types of customers and workers; and sources of financing for start-up, expansion or capital improvements. All findings are for respondent firms only.
"Roughly three in 10 (30.6 percent) of the respondent firms that required start-up capital launched their business with less than $5,000. Of the firms that needed start-up capital, 17.5 percent of employer firms needed less than $5,000; for nonemployer firms, the figure was 35.8 percent. At the other end of the spectrum, 1.5 percent of the firms needing start-up capital required $1 million or more for this purpose.
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Ten Performers Notoriously Late For Their Own Shows
The last time Elton John was scheduled to take the CenturyLink Center stage he, well, he didn't make it. He cancelled. But when he opened the Bossier Arena more than a decade ago Sir Elton, scheduled to take the stage at 8 was right on time. If only other artists were so punctual.


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continued Blake Vaisey, another sophomore, wrestled his way to the finals in the 285-pound class, but lost his concluding match to Ahil Dawoodani of Albany Academy. Vaisey ended up placing second.
Vaisey pinned two competitors, one from Rensselaer and another from Berne-Knox in the process of getting to the finals.
"This is a good showing for Blake," Trapasso continued.
Blake and Oehler go forward into the Section II championships this weekend at the Glens Falls Civic Center. The top four placing in each weight class at the Class 3 tournament earn a berth.
Four other Warrensburg wrestlers secured an appearance at the Civic Center: Dan Monthony, a 7th grader who placed fourth at 99 pounds; freshman Aidan LaPoint who placed fourth at 106 pounds; Nick Nedelcu a junior who placed third at 120 pounds, and Will Yarmowich, a junior who placed fourth at 138 pounds.
Trapasso said he was pleased with Warrensburg's showing at the tournament.
"We entered 13 kids, and every single wrestler scored points," he said, noting the WCS athletes wrestled three to five matches each in the tournament.
Four other WCS wrestlers fared well in Saturday's action. Winning three matches to place fifth were Jon Russell, a senior at 160 pounds and Rogers McLaughlin, a sophomore at 170 pounds. Also securing fifth place were sophomore Austin West at 113 pounds and 8th grader Damian Prosser at 195 pounds. Trapasso noted he was particularly pleased with Prosser's accomplishment.
"195 pounds is a tough weight class for an eighth grader," he said.
Volunteers at tourney praised
The athletes weren't the only local people putting in a lot of effort Saturday Feb. 2.
Dozens of volunteers from the community worked at the Class 3 tournament from shortly after dawn through the day and well into the night, Trapasso said.
WCS teachers Chris Angell and Marc Abbatisti served as announcers.
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As web designers we sometimes have a tough time figuring out exactly why a particular layout item is behaving that way. Sometimes it's a matter of the cascade being at play, other times it's a specific rule that we have set.
One of the best tricks that I have discovered is the use of blocks of color when initially setting up a layout or when debugging it.
There are some important notes about this:
- Your layout will look as though it was colored in by a 5 year old on a sugar high in a crayon factory. This makes it easy to spot the culprit for breaking the layout, but it can be painful to look at.
- I use two things to make sure I know that the color is not supposed to survive into the final .css file:
- I use the color names rather than hex codes.
- I also include a comment /*debugging*/ next to each item.
This post features one of my examples (in this case with a right sidebar, and navigation across the top of the page). You can view and download the HTML and the CSS from Google Drive.
This is one of the easiest CSS tricks that I have found when playing around with a layout. I picked it up from a tutorial by Russ Weakley a couple of years ago and it has saved my sanity a couple of times.


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Boston Bruins forward Nathan Horton, dropped by Vancouver Canucks defenseman Aaron Rome's late hit during the Bruins' 8-1 win in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals, has a severe concussion and is out for the remainder of the series.
Rome was suspended four games after meeting with NHL disciplinarian Mike Murphy on Tuesday. If the Finals last fewer than seven games, Rome will serve the remainder of his suspension when the 2011-12 season starts.
Horton spent the night in a hospital after the hit, which occurred along the Canucks' blue line and after he'd gotten rid of the puck.
Rome was given a five-minute major and ejected from the game.
After the hit, the Bruins scored eight goals -- five of which were unanswered and four in both the second and third period.
"When you see a guy like Nathan (hurt), who is an unbelievable team guy, and he has been the whole year, you want to bring a little bit more for him," forward Shawn Thornton told Sporting News' Craig Custance.
Rome was suspended for four games on Tuesday -- that would last through the remainder of a seven-game series or, if the series is decided before that, extend into next season.
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3. Recent HRIBF Research -
Study of the Elastic and Inelastic 26Al+p Reactions at HRIBF
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The detection of characteristic gamma-rays from the decay of 26Al (t1/2=7.2x105 yr) has provided clear evidence of continuing nucleosynthesis in the Milky Way Galaxy. Detailed maps of Galactic 26Al have been made by satellite gamma-ray observatories such as COMPTEL [1], RHESSI [2], and INTEGRAL [3]. The observed 26Al was concentrated along the Galactic plane, but the source is still not known. Possible sources include Wolf-Rayet stars, novae, and core-collapse supernovae. Peak temperatures in these environments vary from 0.03 to ~3 GK meaning that relevant reaction rates need to be known over a broad temperature range to estimate the contributions of these events to the Galactic 26Al abundance.
Figure 3-1: The experimental configuration used in the 26Al(p,p)26Al measurement.
Of the relevant reactions, the 26Al(p, γ)27Si reaction is thought to provide the dominant destruction mechanism over a large temperature range. Levels in 27Si above the proton threshold at 7.463 MeV provide possible resonances in the 26Al(p, γ)27Si reaction. While there have been many studies of this reaction [4-7], there are many levels in the relevant energy range (Ex=7.5-8.5 MeV) for which their spins and proton-widths are not known. Also important to know is whether the effective lifetime of 26Al is changed in the high-temperature stellar environment as a result of inelastic excitations. While the 5+ ground state has nearly a million-year half life, the 0+ metastable state only lives 6.3 s. If there are 27Si levels through which 26Al could inelastically-scatter into the metastable state, the effective half life of 26Al could be greatly reduced.
To address these uncertainties, we have measured the elastic and inelastic 26Al+p scattering reactions at HRIBF. Pure 26Al beams with intensities of 2x106 26Al/s were used to bombard 50 μg/cm2 CH2 targets (see Fig. 3-1). Scattered protons were detected in the angular range 18-41 degrees by the SIDAR Silicon Detector Array [8]. The recoil 26Al ions were detected in coincidence with the protons in an isobutane-filled ionization counter. The unscattered primary beam was prevented from entering the ionization counter by a 1-cm-diameter disk that was inserted in front of the counter entrance window during each run. The size of the disk was chosen so that for the proton angles covered by the SIDAR, the corresponding recoil 26Al ions were not blocked by the disk. The energy spectrum detected in SIDAR is shown in Fig. 3-2 in singles and coincidence demonstrating the cleanliness of the proton identification in the coincidence data. The proton yields were measured at 45 energies from Ec.m.=0.5-1.5 MeV over a period of 7 days in March 2009. The data are currently under analysis and will constitute the Ph.D. thesis of University of Tennessee graduate student Stephen Pittman.
Figure 3-2: The energy spectrum observed at 27 degrees for a 15-MeV 26Al beam bombarding a 50 μg/cm2 CH2 target in singles and in coincidence with a recoil 26Al ion.
[1]R. Diehl et al., Astron. Astrophys. 298, 445 (1995).
[2]D. M. Smith et al., Astrophys. J. 589, L55 (2003).
[3]R. Diehl et al., Nature (London) 439, 45 (2006).
[4]L. Buchmann et al., Nucl. Phys. A 415, 93 (1984).
[5]R. B. Vogelaar et al., Phys. Rev. C 53, 1945 (1996).
[6]C. Ruiz et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 96, 252501 (2006).
[7]G. Lotay et al., Phys. Rev. Lett. 102, 162502 (2009).


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Burying a Bible
In Jewish tradition, when a manuscript or item contains God's name and/or passages from the Bible it is treated with the utmost respect. It is never placed on the ground or brought into a bathroom. When it is no longer usable it is buried underground in much the same way a person would be. Although typically this is only done with Hebrew materials, it can be a worthwhile practice for English materials as well.
At First Fruits of Zion, we have written about this practice in our book Hallowed be Thy Name: Sanctifying God's Sacred Name. A few weeks ago a woman named Suzanne contacted me and said that she and her family wanted to observe this custom to show reverence for God's Word. I thought it would be encouraging to share her story. Below is her testimony and some pictures.
Several weeks ago in our class time one of the children said her Bible had missing pages. Upon inspection we noticed from Ephesians to the end of the Bible was missing. I told the children we had to properly dispose of it.
I contacted FFOZ to find out how to do this. The information is located in FFOZ's book, "Hallowed Be Your Name" in chapter 7 pp 45-47.
We have a man in our congregation who is a carpenter, so he made a box for us, placed our damaged Bible in it, and sealed it.
At the end of Shabbat services yesterday our Rabbi let everyone know what we were doing and why. Those who wanted to, braved the pouring rain to participate in the burial service. The children placed the box in the prepared hole and our Rabbi had special prayer and a brief teaching on how precious God's Word is and we should take special care of our Bibles. Then, one by one each child took turns putting shovelfuls of dirt (which was fast turning to mud) on top of the sealed box that contained our damaged Scripture until our little grave was completely covered and filled in.
It was quite an experience. One I will never forget, nor those who participate. It made us aware of how precious God's Word is and that we must take notice in how we take care of our Bibles.
I heard many of the adults say they never gave it any thought about where they set their Bibles, and they would more careful from now on.
The children were eager to please God and wanted to right a wrong that had been done. They were excited about doing this from start to finish. It was fun to watch them participate. The rain and cold temperature did not deter their enthusiasm.
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Shalom, & thank you for such a moving story.
I think if we remember the ideal, that a Bible/Torah is to be treated like a person's body, it will help form a good response to questions like "do I have to give up my dear old Bible?" and "what about those who will use & cherish a portion?" A human body can do a lot of good if organs are donated to those who need them; but if that isn't feasible, one buries the body. & we cherish our rickety old grandparents, & make allowances for health issues with things like ramps & wheelchairs; surely we can do the same for Gd's "love letters" that we wear thin with re-reading.
Similarly, when I learned the Jewish reverence for Torah scrolls, I began to wrap my Bible(s) in clean, pretty cloth & keep them in a safe case or location. I thought, how can I witness to my dear Jewish friends about the Word-Made-Flesh, if I disregard the Word on paper ? His friends treated His body with care; I can honor Him by treating His words with love.
Shilah Anderson | March 6, 2010 2:36 PM
Shalom Toby
I really appreciated reading this story. It really has me thinking now. My Bible is very precious to me. I've had it for so long now, that its cover is about ready to fall off and looks very tattered. I now have it nestled in a bookcover/case. Some pages are loose and just tucked in the appropriate spots, plus I have written notes on numerous pages, plus a plethora of highlighted verses.
Am I in violation of mistreating the Word of Hashem? If so, should I bury this Bible and get a new one? Or is it okay to keep using it as long as it stays in a bookcover case?
This Bible has been a great study guide for me and I would be very sad to give it up, but I want to be obedient and do the right thing.
Thank you,
carol barton
**Toby's Comment:** I think ti is really up to you whether you want to keep using it or not. For example my siddur is very old and worn in, pages falling out but I still love to use it because I've had it for so long. Hope that helps.
Carol | February 8, 2010 10:00 PM
I have often thought that if the American flag gets such respect and consideration in its disposal, how much more so does the object containing God's Word deserve such treatment.
**Toby's Comment:** Great point!
Ann | February 6, 2010 9:43 PM
I was touched by the story and the Jewish tradition of honoring God's Word, the Bible. I often see christians just leaving their Bibles anywhere after reading it, not even concern about if there ever a torn page or rotten cover. It saddened and angered me. I will share what I have read here to our congregation. It's about time christians respect the Bible. If Muslims kill and die for their Koran, why shouldn't we? It's the Word of God! Thank you for featuring "Burying the Bible".
Maritess Santiago | January 30, 2010 7:35 AM
Thank you for being faithful to pass on such Godly insight! Often times we miss the obvious, which is hidden from us in plain sight!!! May I humbly submit another avenue to respect God's precious word. There are people in third world countries who may possess just one page of the Bible & hold it protected and precious! An entity called: Hands For Christ will take partial Bibles and send them into the hands of people around the world who desperately need the Word of God. I verified with them before writing. An Ex. given: when a group of people have only one Bible they will divide it into books and share what they have. Please lets also consider honoring God's word by keeping it circulating in the hands of those who may receive salvation by just one little page! I see a resurrection coming! (www.handsforChrist.org)
Judy Kincer | January 28, 2010 12:04 PM
Does this mean that all church/synogogue related material such as teaching material needs to be buried? What's the criteria for determining what needs to be buried and what can be thrown away? thanks, Kevin
***Toby's Response:*** Usually it is whether or not it contains God's name in Hebrew. However it is customary for some, if it contains a verse form the Bible not to throw it away. In general I think it's a good idea to do this with our Bible no matter what language they are in. Hope that helps.
Kevin Atwell | January 25, 2010 2:35 PM
You can't set it on the ground, but you can bury it?
Funny, that.
**Toby's Response:** Steve, you are one in a million! Hope we can hang out again soon.
Steve Petersen | January 22, 2010 6:24 PM
What a great story! I have always considered where I place my Bible but had never considered that it could get 'soiled'. I will certainly take extra care where I lay my Bible from now on. Thank you so much and God richly bless you. Amen.
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Minister Nick Bower | January 21, 2010 3:21 AM
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March 11 through 17, 2013, marks the National Multiple Sclerosis Society's eighth annual MS Awareness Week. Across the country, National MS Society volunteers and staff have organized a wide range of events to draw attention to this unpredictable chronic illness that has no cure and that affects more than 2.1 million people worldwide.
In 2008, I was given the devastating news that I have MS after years of not knowing. I am blind in my left eye and struggle daily with fatigue and on some days I simply can't get out of bed. Through my family, my children and the amazing network of friends I have strength. I consult western and eastern doctors, the amazing team of physical therapists at Elevation PT keep me walking, and I've undergone chemo and a stem cell transplant to delay my progression.
MS is all about connections. From neurological connections damaged by the disease to personal connections between family members and among many others who provide care and support and who raise funds for research to stop progression of the disease, restore function lost and end MS forever. To sum it up, one could say, "Every connection counts."
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Just a random thought...The name of this movie can be mistaken for a pretty decent porno movie.juss sayyin.
I think itll be like Prometheus
Quote from: Alien91 on Oct 21, 2012, 08:47:39 PMI think itll be like PrometheusWildly successful at the box office with a fair amount of critical acclaim?One can only hope.
Idk why but im just not excited for this movienext year Ive got the Marvel movies, Man of Steel and the Godzilla trailer to look forward toso cant say im real excited for this.I dont get why this movie is getting a 250 million dollar budget and they are already talking about merchandise? What happens if it flops?I think itll be like Prometheus
"Pacific Rim" does not have a budget anywhere near $250 million. $150-$175 million is more like it.
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Sarah Palin often touts her propensity for "going rogue" as her biggest asset, but it may prove to be a big liability.
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checked out Moultrie's web site the other day and what a sale. got a D55-IR for $29. they list for $129. any body need a new TC better get there quick and get one before there gone. several other models also
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Admit it, Springsteen fans: you've played air guitar and acted out lots of his songs over the years. Now, a Chicago theater company is bringing his album Nebraska to the stage.
Next month, the Tympanic Theater Company debuts Deliver Us From Nowhere: Tales From Nebraska.
It's an evening of 10 short plays from 11 different playwrights and 10 different directors, each inspired by a song from Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album, which some critics say is one of his best.
According to the company's press release, "Atlantic City" becomes "a surreal meditation on late-life regret," while "Johnny 99" "transforms into an exploitational tale of romantic revenge."
Says the theater: "The evening is filled with lost souls and terrifying characters such as specters, murderers, and supernatural dogs."
Of course, the Boss is even better known for his gritty, blue-collar themed music, in songs like "Youngstown" and " We Take Care Of Our Own" from his new album, Wrecking Ball, which just hit number one. (Sony Music Entertainment has to be happy about that.)
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Acquiring a golf handicap certificate can be quite difficult. Best of Scotland Holidays is introducing a new package to make this easy for you, by teaming up with Elmwood College, near St.Andrews. The college, a short drive from St. Andrews, has its own golf course, Elmwood. The facilities provide a learning environment for our professional golf students, who train under the watchful eye of the College's PGA Golf Professional, with a view to working eventually as golf coaches.
Once 3 rounds have been played, under strict rules, and 3 cards have been handed into the club a golf handicap certificate will be presented. This handicap certificate will be recognised by every golf club in the world.
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