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Although The John Birch Society has played a leading role in opposing the calling of an Article V convention (widely referred to as a constitutional convention or con-con) for the past thirty years, there are certainly many other conservatives who also oppose such a convention. Here are a few of them.
Tom DeWeese, President, American Policy Center.
Tom, much revered by Tea Party and other conservative groups across the nation for his pioneering work exposing Agenda 21, vigorously opposes calling for an Article V convention. Here's what he wrote in "We must stop the call for a Constitutional Convention!" back on June 27, 2013:
Those pushing the idea are powerful and well funded. Every single state government and all state legislators in the nation have received very expensive, professionally-produced packages detailing how a Con Con could be called and controlled for a Conservative agenda.
This is an outright lie. A Con Con can not be controlled and there can be no guarantee that delegates will do anything they are instructed to do.
By calling a Con Con our precious Constitution will be placed on an operating table and cut to ribbons. Nothing is more dangerous to our Republic.
But the movement for a Constitutional Convention is gaining strength. Conservatives are being targeted because of our love of the Constitution and our frustration over how it is being ignored by those leading our government.
The effort is misguided, dangerous and just plain wrong.
Phyllis Schlafly, President, Eagle Forum
Eagle Forum has been on the front lines with The John Birch Society in opposition to calling an Article V convention for several decades. Here's what Phyllis Schlafly had to say in "Is Article V in Our Future?" on August 28, 2013:
If Congress ever decides to act, Article V gives Congress exclusive power to issue the "Call" for a convention to propose "amendments" (note the plural). The Call is the governing document which determines all the basic rules such as where and when a convention will be held, who is eligible to be a delegate (will current office-holders be eligible?), how delegates will be apportioned, how expenses will be paid, and who will be the chairman....
Article V doesn't give any power to the states to propose constitutional amendments, or to decide which amendments will be considered by the convention. Article V doesn't give any power to the courts to correct what does or does not happen.
Edwin Vieira, Jr., Constitutionalist Attorney and Author
Edwin Vieira is widely known among conservatives as a preeminent expert on the Constitution and especially on the topic of what is constitutional money. He also vigorously opposes the calling of an Article V convention. He gave some of his reasons in "Prudent Fear of the Unknown Is No 'Fallacy'" on October 16, 2013:
Article V of the Constitution provides that "[t]he Congress, * * * on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States, shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments." The language "shall call a Convention for proposing Amendments" sets out a constitution duty in Congress. It embraces a constitutional power as well. That brings into play Article I, Section 8, Clause 18, which delegates to Congress the power "[t]o make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers [that is, in Article I, Section 8, Clauses 1 through 17], and all other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Government of the United States, or in any Department or Officer thereof." The power to "call a Convention for proposing Amendments" is one of those "all other Powers." Therefore, pursuant to that power, Congress may enact whatever "Law[ ] which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the * * * Power[ to call a Convention]...."
First, Congress could arguably influence the substance of such a "Convention"….
Second, Congress arguably could influence — I should think could control — the procedures employed at the "Convention," with decided, if not decisive, effects upon the "Convention's" substantive outcome….
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PORTLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) - It's National Pancake Day and we figured what better way to celebrate than with a friendly cook-off between Sharon and Lee.
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December 17, 2014
Our image of the week is made of 2000 line segments!
Image by Hamid Naderi Yeganeh.
The image was created by Hamid Naderi Yeganeh running programs on a Linux operating system. Letting run from to the end points (given as coordinates in the plane) of each line segment are
You can see more of Hamid's images on this website and on the American Mathematical Society website.
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December 17, 2014
No collection of popular maths books would be complete without a work by one of our very favourite authors, Ian Stewart. One we particularly like is 17 equations that changed the world. As the name suggests, it's about equations that have had a profound impact on humankind, from Pythagoras's theorem about right-angled triangles to the Black-Scholes equation about financial derivatives. It's a fascinating and accessible tour through some very interesting maths.
Stewart has written plenty of popular maths books, which are all well worth looking at, but there's another one we'd like to mention: Does god play dice is a great introduction to mathematical chaos, which inspired one of us to go and do a PhD in maths — she's never looked back!
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December 16, 2014
How about whiling away your time on a planet that's made entirely of beaches and where it's always Saturday afternoon? If that sounds good, then you better get your hands on the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, the indispensable companion of intergalactic travellers. We revisited Douglas Adam's cult trilogy in five parts when we were writing our book (Numericon) and sill loved it as much as when we read it for the first time.
If you're not familiar with this classic, it starts with the Earth being demolished to make way for an intergalactic superhighway and the only two survivors hitching a ride on a passing spacecraft to embark on a journey that holds surprises way more bizarre, and menacing, than Saturday afternoon planets. If you are one of the many people who do know the Hitchhiker's guide then consider rereading it. It's fun!
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December 16, 2014
The travelling salesman is one of our favourite mathematical movies. It's a tense thriller revolving around one of the most difficult open problems in maths, the P vs NP problem, and its potential to deliver the key to the world's most secret messages. Most of the movie is set in a single room, a secret government location, where four mathematicians are being debriefed as their highly classified project has been completed. An unexpected by-product of their work is a method for cracking the codes used to encrypt classified messages, giving rise to an intense debate between the mathematicians. Will their work be used for evil, by governments (or worse) to spy on all our communications and data? Would keeping it secret hamper medical advances and scientific discoveries that could be a force for good? The result is an intelligent movie full of suspense that takes maths, as well as mathematicians, seriously. Visit the movie's website for download or instant streaming.
To read about other mathematically inspired movies, read Maths, madness and movies.
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December 16, 2014
How are you feeling about Christmas lunch with the relatives? Worried you'll regress to your teenage years and all start pushing each other's buttons? The answer to this, as to all other questions, comes from maths: it pays to be nice!
Yes, yes it does.
For the full answer to this question, as well as a great way to while away the time between courses, get yourself or your loved ones a copy of SuperCooperators: Evolution, altruism and human behaviour or Why we need each other to succeed by Martin Nowak and Roger Highfield.
We were lucky enough to travel to Cambridge, MA, to meet Nowak and his colleagues and find out more about his research. You can read our interview with him and other stories about the maths of altruism in our package and ebook.
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December 15, 2014
We have a Mega Menger! Thanks to the tireless effort of students, the Centre for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge (home of Plus) now has a piece of the largest distributed fractal model in the world. It's a model of a Menger sponge made out of over 48,000 business cards that are held together without any glue or sticky tape. Sets of six cards were folded up to form little cubes, a total of 8,000 of them, which together form an approximation of the sponge. The final result, which now adorns our common room, weighs over 90kg and is 1.5 metres tall.
A model of the Menger sponge at the Centre for Mathematical Sciences in Cambridge.
Little cubes made out of six cards.
The sponge model build was started off at an public event back in October, using thousands of little cubes that had been pre-built by students from twenty Cambridgeshire schools, coordinated by the Further Mathematics Support Programme. Enthusiastic members of the public and university students then finished it off, at one point working by the light of a single bulb when the building had shut down for the night. The effort is part of the MegaMenger project, which aims to build fractal models in multiple sites worldwide. If you would like to see our Mega Menger model, come to the Maths Faculty event at the 2015 Cambridge Science Festival, Saturday 21 March 2015, 12 noon — 4pm. You can find out more about fractals and the Menger sponge here.
Students building the sponge by the light of a single bulb.
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CANTON Brains were what the ravenous horde descending on the Johnson Hall of Science desired well, brains and candy, anyway.
Scores of school-age youngsters scattered through nearly 20 exhibits Friday afternoon to take in the fifth annual Brain Blast at St. Lawrence University.
The exhibits, staffed by St. Lawrence University faculty and students, vividly illustrated the regions and functions of the brain and highlighted the wide variety of neuroscience research being conducted at St. Lawrence.
A natural starting point was a coloring exercise that labeled the hemispheres and lobes of the brain. Undergraduate student Emilie Wetzel, Rochester, helped children identify the parts.
This is to get children acquainted with the parts/sections of the brain and acquainted with brain functions, she said, naming the four lobes frontal, occipital, parietal and temporal.
The goals of Brain Blast are to increase public awareness of the benefits and progress of brain research and to inspire and excite the neuroscientists of tomorrow. The event is sponsored by St. Lawrences neuroscience program and its biology and psychology honors societies.
As students moved through the exhibits, more in-depth information about the parts of the brain were revealed. For example, at an exhibit about the parietal lobe, students were asked to find and identify objects with their eyes closed, an example of its function in spacial recognition and navigation.
We come every year, the kids really like all the little booths, said Tom A. Langen, Clarkson professor of biology and psychology. My kids span from 11 to 6 years old, and theres something for each of them.
Nearby, Serge V. Onyper, St. Lawrence assistant professor of psychology, showed off Oscar the rat. The rodent was taught to push a button to receive a sugar pellet in a remade experiment.
Its about the capacity of organisms to learn based on the consequences of learning, he said. If you make him hungry, hes more motivated to learn he really likes the sugar pellets. If you think about addiction, people try a drug once or twice and they like the effect, they come back again.
Each year, the universitys science faculty members organize the free event in celebration of Brain Awareness Week.
Nicole Anders, Schroon Lake, explained the connection between smell and memory in the frontal lobe. The key to the connection is in the olfactory bulb, which extends into regions of the brain responsible for emotional and long-term memory.
That is why smells elicit such strong memories, Ms. Anders, a biology senior and three-year veteran of the Brain Blast, said.
Students at the exhibit were exposed to different common but strong smells and asked to recall associated memories and feelings.
I think were collaborating with more groups this year, Ms. Anders said. We definitely have more tables.
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A year ago my home group moved locations.
No issue with that..
Prior to moving some members of our home group and others formed a non AA specific "foundation for recovery." The purpose of the "foundation" is to provide a meeting facility for AA and other 12 step programs at a reduced charge. The "foundation" will accept voluntary donations from sources outside and in additionn to the AA membership. The "foundations board of directors will manage those funds for 1)" the betterment of the facilities, 2) furthering the work of Alcoholics Anonymous, as the board may see fit." The "foundation" will DBA or operate as "The _____CLUB." The club will solicit dues paying members.
The issue that I have with the above purpose statement is a "foundation" or "club" stating that it will further the work of A.A. What? Since our A.A. group is not able to enter into a long term lease for better meeting facilities the individuals of "foundation" have stepped up to be accountable to a landlord for rent. For that I am truely grateful!
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The "foundation" or "The Club" worked the group conscience into accepting a rent of 80% of our A.A. Groups Seventh Tradition Basket. A majority of our A.A. members who were present at the Group Conscience Meeting and voted for the 80% arrangement were "foundation or club" members" and mostly its board of directors. The "foundation" is now our A.A> groups landlord.
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The "foundation" has positioned itself with it's board of directors not the A.A. group for "furthering the work of Alcoholics Anonymous, as the board of directors may see fit."
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- On March 25, 2005, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to reconsider how New Source Review applies under the Phase 1 Rule Implementing the National Air Quality Standards for 8-Hour Ozone. This action is in response to a Petition for Reconsideration submitted by Earthjustice on behalf of seven environmental organizations.
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- whether new source review (NSR) requirements that applied for the 1-hour standard will continue to apply once that standard is revoked.
- EPA issued a proposed rule to address the first two issues on February 3, 2005. EPA is now proposing a rule to address the NSR issue raised by Earthjustice and plans to take final action on all three issues by May 20, 2005.
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- the requirements for nonattainment Major NSR under the 8-hour standard will be based on a nonattainment area's classification for the 8-hour standard, and
- once EPA revokes the 1-hour standard, states may remove their 1-hour major NSR programs from their state implementation plans. These plans known as SIPs demonstrate how a state will attain and maintain air quality.
- As part of this proposal, EPA is requesting comment on specific issues
- Whether we must interpret the Clean Air Act to require states to continue major NSR requirements under the 8-hour standard based on an area's higher classification under the 1-hour standard even after that standard is revoked; and
- Whether EPA correctly finds that revising a SIP to remove 1-hour major NSR requirements is consistent with section 110(l) of the Clean Air Act.
- This action will not affect the issuance of Phase 2 of the final rule to implement the 8-hour ozone standard which will address, among other things, reasonably available control measures, reasonably available control technology, attainment demonstrations and modeling requirements. EPA expects to issue that final rule in March 2005.
- Ground level ozone pollution (commonly referred to as smog) is formed when volatile organic compounds (VOC) react with nitrogen oxides (NOx) in the presence of sunlight.
- In 1997, EPA revised the national ambient air quality standards for ground-level ozone, setting it at 0.08 parts per million averaged over an 8-hour time frame.
- Litigation delayed the implementation of the new 8-hour ozone standard.
- EPA's new standards were challenged by the American Trucking Association, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other state and business groups and the D. C, Circuit Court of Appeals upheld those challenges.
- EPA sought review of the appeals court decision in the Supreme Court and in February 2001 the Supreme Court upheld EPA's authority under the Clean Air Act to set national air quality standards that protect the American public from harmful effects of air pollution. However, the Supreme Court also determined that EPA's original strategy for implementing the 8-hour standard was unreasonable and left it to EPA to develop a more appropriate strategy. The Supreme Court also sent the case back to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals on several issues.
- In March 2002, the D.C. Circuit Court rejected all remaining challenges to the 8-hour ozone standard, paving the way to begin implementation of the requirements.
- In setting the revised 8- hour ozone standard, EPA considered information
about ozone's chronic adverse health effects. Breathing elevated
levels of ozone causes a wide range of health problems, including:
- decreased lung function (primarily in children active outdoors);
- increased respiratory symptoms (particularly in highly sensitive individuals);
- increased hospital admissions and emergency room visits for respiratory causes (among children and adults with pre-existing respiratory disease such as asthma);
- inflammation of the lungs; and
- possible long-term damage to the lungs.
- On April 15, 2004, the Administrator signed both the Phase 1 Rule to Implement the 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards and the 8-Hour Ozone Designations. Both became effective on June 15, 2004.
- Following publication of the Phase 1 Rule, States, industry and environmental groups all filed challenges in the Court of Appeals. We also received three administrative Petitions for Reconsideration of the rule, requesting EPA to reconsider a number of aspects of the final rule.
- EPA continues to review the other two Petitions – one from the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association which deals with the 8-hour classification scheme and one from the American Petroleum Institute which deals with the 8-hour ozone attainment dates.
- For more information on the New Source Review program, go to EPA's website at www2.epa.gov/nsr .


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2. "My Heart Will Go On"-[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Celine Dion[/lastfm]
Yes, the song from the movie Titanic. We just want to belt this song out at the top of our lungs with our arms wide open. Is this the best song ever? No. Does it always remind you of the same uber-romantic scene and then bring you to tears as you think of Jack drowning? Maybe.
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Cota Cocktail
1/4 Hercules. (3/4 oz Cocchi Barolo Chinato)
1/4 Cointreau. (3/4 oz Cointreau)
1/2 Dry Gin. (1 1/2 oz Bombay Gin)
Shake (stir - eje) well and strain into cocktail glass.
The ingredient Hercules continues to confound.
Cocktaildb's ingredient database (and the Jones' Bar Guide) suggest it is an Absinthe substitute. However, making these cocktails with any modern Absinthe substitutes, they turn out to be rather horribly balanced. They are usually OK, if I reduce the Absinthe substitute to a dash.
Sometimes when I visit the Cocktaildb home page (and I do quite often) one of the random pictures that shows up is what appears to be a label or advertisement in dutch for something that appears to be called "Hercules".
Hercules Advert?
I don't know Dutch; but, the words like "Versterkende Bloedwijn" and "Kina Wijn" on the advertisement suggest it is for some sort of red wine based Quinquina.
Knowing that 3/4 oz Pastis, 3/4 oz Cointreau, and 1 1/2 oz Gin is going to be pretty undrinkable, I decided to experiment with a couple of the red wine Quinquinas I had around. The first try, with Byrrh Assemblage, was pretty lackluster.
Even though I suspect it is fairly unrelated to the intended Savoy "Cota Cocktail", the formula above, with the Barolo Chinato, was actually quite delicious. Similar to a slightly sweeter and orangier Negroni. Maybe call it the "Coda Cocktail"?
If anyone has any thoughts about a more appropriate Hercules substitution, please let me know.
Had sort of an "ah-hah!" moment today while rereading the earlier part of this thread looking for something unrelated.
The Ante Cocktail as it appears in the Savoy:
Ante Cocktail
1 Dash Angostura Bitters
1/4 Hercules (1/2 oz Henri Bardouin Pastis)
1/4 Cointreau (1/2 oz Cointreau)
1/2 Calvados or Apple Brandy (1 oz Laird's Apple Brandy)
The Ante Cocktail as it appears on Cocktail Chronicles and Drinkboy.com:
1 1/4 ounce Calvados
1/2 ounce Dubonnet rouge
1/4 ounce Cointreau
dash Angostura
So then it appears that somewhere along the way Dubonnet Rouge became the common sub for Hercules as that product slid into obscurity (presumably originally done by people who had tasted both of them). Similar, I suppose, to how different brands of bitters were subbed in as the available number of them dwindled. Maybe not case closed, but I think this, along with the ad from CocktailDB, is enough good circumstantial evidence to recommend Dubonnet or other red quinquina as a Hercules substitute.


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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. - Dorothy Ann Stoiber, born June 29, 1918, passed from this earthly plane Sept. 23, 2008 in Palm Springs, Calif.
Survived by son, Anthony Stoiber of Price; son, Paul (Morena) Stoiber of LaQuinta, Calif; daughter, Janine "Jean" Graves of Price; 16 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Stoiber; son, Bobby Stoiber; son, Peter Stoiber; daughter, Francis Dergantz; and son, John Stoiber.
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Point Blank's State of the Season Address
The Islanders now head into a six day break for All-Star Weekend festivities. John Tavares is headed to the show this weekend. It'll be nice to see the Islanders young face of the franchise taking part in the limelight on Sunday. With a goal against Toronto Tuesday night, Tavares is 20-29-49 in the season's first 48 games. There hasn't been such a deserving Islander in the ASG in quite a while. By the way, check out this short story on how following JT's attitude can work toward changing the Islanders' and it's fanbases' attitudes towards the team, each other and the game. And it's really true.
In youth, I was a swimmer and there was a clear divide between the kids on the school team who were recreational and those that were on hard-practicing private club teams (as is probably true in many youth sports). The rec swimmers didn't care how they did, stayed up late and ate as they pleased. The exact opposite was true of the club kids — all military attitudes and sticking to strict diet and lifestyle plans. Tavares is the epitome of the kids from the club teams; many days walking into practice with a backpack on and protein shake or water bottle in hand, he's focused on the task at hand and understands the 'all encompassing' nature of the hard work he needs to get to where he wants to be. Whether through yoga, eating healthy or working out, he follows through on everything off the ice to improve on the ice. That attitude clearly pervades through every aspect of his day. If only that could be bottled up and passed around to everyone, organization and fans alike. But now I'm getting side-tracked…
The team has earned 45 points in 48 games, putting them on pace for around 76 points this year and 10 points out of eighth place. That's well short of what they would need to make the playoffs — that would be somewhere in the 89-94 range — and should be sellers at the trade deadline. Whether or not they have any parts worthy of selling is a whole other can of worms (one we'll cover in later posts).
As for the playoffs, it's not looking good. Throughout posts in January I've been setting the bar at 92 points, a modest estimate, and I'll continue to keep the same goal for this exercise. That means in the final 34 games, they'll have to earn 47 points. How do you get 47 points? Here are a few examples:
Those are just a few of the ways. All are technically possible but all are also highly improbable given what the team has shown thus far (19-22-7). No matter what, it looks like the Islanders will have to win twice as many games as they lose in regulation. They have 19 wins in 48 games on the year. In the final 34, they would need another 19 and a whole bunch of OTLs. As much as I would like to write about a playoff team, it's not happening. Barring miracles, the Islanders will miss the playoffs for the fifth straight year and sixth out of the last seven.
There are two ways to root for the rest of this season to play out. You can either hope that the team continues to falter and 'Fails for Nail' (Nail Yakupov being the odds-on favorite for to go #1 overall in June) or, you can root this team to as many victories as they can muster. It's a very pointy double-edged sword.
Last year, we saw the high expectations from fans and lackadaisical front office over the summer that a successful finish created. I'm sure both parties wouldn't fall prey to the same mistakes with another go-around but it would still be hard to deal with another false-positive. On the other side, we've all been witnesses to what can happen when a team gets the first overall pick and has a franchise player fall into its lap. But that's easier said than done in the draft lottery.
Personally, I believe it's in the best interest of the franchise to continue forward and improve on the ice as well as with any transactions that can be made in the summer (although I do understand the benefits of and am not directly opposed to obtaining Nail Yakupov). The Blue Jackets already have a commanding 13 point lead in the Nail Sweepstakes. A second to last finish is easier with Edmonton only four back of the Isles. However, for the franchise and the rebuild (now nearing half a decade!) to continue to move forward, the team must move forward on the ice. Even if that means something like an 11th place finish. It will be a small step in the rebuild. Another small, painful step in the arduous journey.
Part of this process through the season's final few months should be evaluating the talent in Bridgeport and giving a few of the players a shot with the big club. David Ullstrom, Casey Cizikas, Rhett Rakhshani and Matt Donovan all come to mind (the goaltenders should be kept in the AHL for now). These players will all get their fair shot at training camp but with veterans on the roster who will clear waivers with flying colors, there's no better time than now to get these kids low-pressure NHL experience.
Here at Point Blank, we'll do our own kind of playoff transition. We'll move away from the game action and more towards the off-ice issues surrounding the team; the rebuild, free agency, the draft, arena issues. We'll give those topics the attention they deserve, as we've put them on the back burner during the season. Here's a small look ahead at each off-season point.
Well, I guess I let the cat out of the bag on this one a bit. The Islanders will certainly be sellers again at the deadline. Whether or not they have pieces to sell, that's another story. There are no Bill Guerins or Mike Comries on this team that can bring back a solid price. Training camp tryouts turned starters aren't going to be tradeable assets. There is a particular goalie who is an interesting story, which we'll get to next week.
The one curveball that could come is if Garth Snow determines that someone needs to be Campoli'd. Also known as a decent young/middle aged player who the team no longer has a use for but may fetch a decent price on the open market or in a package deal.
We'll have all the requisite coverage to get you ready for this year's draft. Right now, it's still a ways away especially with the log-jam in the Eastern Conference. A mere five points separate 10th from 15th in the east. That's a lot of room for Nail failing for whichever teams head in that direction. As the season draws closer to an end, we'll ramp up the coverage in this department.
This may be the Islanders' biggest story of the off-season. They could very easily be drafting outside of the top five (they're sixth right now) and that would eliminate all hope of obtaining an 'NHL ready' player. So there is work to be done and spots to fill. The two most important tasks for Snow this off-season will be determining which players in Bridgeport are ready/not and what he can get in the free agent market to improve the team.
We'll be taking Friday and Saturday off this week, letting this post simmer on the top of the blog. Of course, I'll scamper right back if anything newsworthy happens, but there is likely nothing to come with the hockey world in Ottawa for a scrimmage. IPB returns on Sunday with coverage of JT and the All-Star Game.


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DALLAS (AP) – An obese stray cat found wandering six months ago near Dallas has slimmed down to 34 pounds and been adopted by the veterinarian overseeing his care.
Dr. Brittney Barton said Friday that the orange tabby dubbed Skinny is doing well on a special diet to help lose weight and increase his metabolism.
Barton says she became attached to the onetime 41-pound cat she was treating at an animal orphanage and last month he became part of her family. Skinny joins Barton's husband, three children, a dog and another cat at her home.
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Read: Being In The Ryan McDonagh Mold
Following the first round of the draft, Rangers assistant GM Jeff Gorton said to the Rangers website that first round pick Brady Skjei was similar to a player the Rangers currently have on their roster.
"His game is similar to McDonagh. He is a shutdown guy, elite skater, a big body. He is very willing to learn and has a lot of qualities that we like. I think it's an untapped guy that is only going to get better and looking down the road he is a really good fit for us."
MN Hockey Prospects, which follows Minnesota born prospects heading into the NHL Draft said of Skjei, "Some may be alarmed by his low scoring totals, not to worry, this will come with time as Skjei's a top talent that projects to be a Ryan McDonagh type player."
Skjei said that he started to follow the Rangers because they had Minnesota boys Ryan McDonagh and Derek Stepan on the team.
Gordie Clark told the NY Post, "He's in the same vein as what's been successful for us on defense. He's an elite skater, an elite athlete, a good, solid two-way guy.
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The assumption that religion is at the root of most of the major conflicts in human history seems to be ingrained in our society. But is this assumption correct? How can a Christian respond to it?
Just the Facts
According to the Encyclopedia of Wars (Phillips and Axelrod), of the 1,763 major conflicts in recorded history, only 123 of them can be classified as having been fought over religious differences. That's less than 7 percent.


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A Bluetooth device makes it possible to talk on your cell phone even while driving your vehicle. Without using your hands you can concentrate on the road and the task at hand while never missing an important phone call. Along with providing hands-free talk, many Bluetooth headsets offer additional features such as the ability to play music. If you are someone who spends a lot of time behind the wheel and on the phone, purchasing a Bluetooth headset could be a great decision.
Along with Bluetooth headsets designed for use with your cellular device, many headsets are available for your other devices, too, including the iPod and iPad
How to Buy a Bluetooth Headset
There are many different Bluetooth headsets available for you to choose from these days. It is essential that you take the time to ensure that you are buying a quality headset that will not disappoint you. There is nothing worse than finding yourself unable to enjoy hands-free talk thanks to a bad Bluetooth headset, and if you are unaware of how to buy a Bluetooth headset this could very well be the scenario in your life.
It takes just a bit of time and research to prepare yourself to buy a Bluetooth headset that will provide you with mounds of pleasure for a long time ahead. Ensure that you set this time aside to choose a quality headset that meets your needs.
First, decide how you will use your Bluetooth. There are so many different shapes, styles and designs of Bluetooth headsets available these days one can easily find something to accommodate most any place they plan to use the cell phone, including in the car and noisy work areas.
Next determine what you want in your Bluetooth. Not all offer music and other features so if these things are important to you, ensure that the device you choose provides it to you.
Finally determine a budget for your Bluetooth. With a few comparisons you can easily find the best price for the headset that you choose. Furthermore you can always expect most Bluetooth headsets to be affordable for any budget.
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In-ear Bluetooth headsets fit inside of the ear canal, similar to an earplug. They fit snugly inside of the ear and are easily disguisable. Some people site a bit of discomfort when using this particular style of headset, though others prefer it to an over-the-ear model.
Specialty headsets are designed to work with other Bluetooth devices such as the Bluetooth stereo headphones and the Bluetooth sunglasses.
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There are so many variations of the Bluetooth anyone and everyone can easily find a set that matches their style and personality. However, choosing the Bluetooth headset should look deeper than simply the design of the device and consider the important features that make the Bluetooth worth the while. Here are a few of the features you should look for when purchasing a Bluetooth headset.
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A Boom Microphone extends toward your mouth so the other party on the line can hear what you are saying clearly. If clarity is an important part of your conversation ensure that you have a Boom Microphone.
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If you don't like the style of the Boom Microphone, a compact Bluetooth headset will suit your needs. The compact Bluetooth headsets are usually those with the most style.
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It is totally cool to have caller ID display right on your headset. It is perfect for those occasions when you aren't close to the cell phone but still want to know who is calling you.
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A good headset will come equipped with an USB adaptor that makes it easy to transfer files from your computer to cell phone and vice versa, as well as create a connection to the Internet.
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Many of the Bluetooth headsets available today come with a protective pouch, but if there is not one with the device you purchase, it is a good idea to make this purchase. Your Bluetooth is small and could easily be damaged if it is not protected when not in use. The protective pouch ensures it is always safe from damage.
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The rule of thumb is to buy a larger headset if you do not want to spend much of your time charging the headset. Some chargers have the capability of charging your device for up to 10 hours though the average headset offers a battery life of about 4 to 6 hours. Beware, however, that some chargers (even the expensive choices) may offer as little as 2 hours of battery life.
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I want Hahn, but Mets need Sandy
I want the Mets to hire White Sox assistant GM Rick Hahn, because he's highly regarded, he's young and progressive, he understands and uses new media and advanced statistics, and he'd likely bring a basket of new ideas to a stagnant team.
The thing is, the Mets need to hire Alderson… and there is a big difference between wants and needs.
In knowing the Mets like I do, unfortunately, I have a feeling this is not the time for experimenting. I mean, if a young up-and-coming GM paid off it would be amazing and exhilarating. I'd love every second of it. But, the downside, right now, in this climate, with what's going on across town, with people just waiting for the Mets to fall harder than they already have, the risk is greater than the reward. There is too much to lose, especially with a new ballpark, a TV network and a fan base tinkering on total disinterest.
Instead, the Mets are in desperate need of restoring order inside the franchise. They need direction, they need order, so to be attractive to other people. The league's other executives, agents and players, even their own players, all need to know the Mets are safe, stable and in good hands, after which a young guy like Hahn, or Logan White, or John Ricco, etc., can come in and start a more progressive era.
In late September, in the New York Post, Joel Sherman said the perception around baseball is that Jeff Wilpon is 'short-tempered,' 'tone deaf,' a 'credit seeker,' an 'accountability deflector,' a 'micro-manager,' a 'second-guesser,' a 'less-than-deep thinker,' and 'bad at self-awareness.'
Like I said at the time, whether this is true or not is not necessarily most important, because perception is often reality, and what must that have done to the last GMs ability to make moves around the game? My fear is that a young GM, like Hahn, would be perceived by fans, media and the rest of the league as a puppet, regardless of the real state of his relationship with Ownership, and so perception would again limit his ability to make changes.
Yes, in some ways, Alderson is a walking marketing campaign. I have no idea how long it will take him to turn the Mets in to a 90-win team. I don't know if he will have the foresight to sign this better player over that worse player.
The thing is, when you spend the better part of four years hunting down public perception, issuing statements about mysterious injuries and surgeries, arguing with the league's most influential agent in the press, when you have a GM accusing beat writers of being disingenuous, when your $17 million closer punches someone in the player's lounge and is arrested, when your ace is accused of rape, when people see you as broke and incompetent, and when your fans are apathetic from being burned over and over and over again, oddly enough, winning is not necessarily the most important short-term goal. Instead, working to create an environment for winning is more necessary… and I feel Alderson is most qualified and capable of doing that.
The Mets have said Alderson will 'complete' his interview today in Citi Field, meeting again with Jeff Wilpon and John Ricco, as well as Dave Howard and other team executives, though he is not scheduled to meet with Fred Wilpon or Saul Katz.
Instead, the team is saying call-back interviews, which will include Wilpon and Katz, will likely occur next week.


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Kaptivating Kidz: Roseburg Tigers; They're Grrrreat!
"There is one goofball and then another goofball."
That's the description Maria Johnson gives of her team. The U-13 Tigers of the Roseburg Soccer Association.
Johnson added, "We all have a funny piece to our family."
Earlier this Spring, the Tigers roared to a win at the Presidents Cup Championships. Earning them the honor as the best in the state.
"We've made history," Maria Bailey stated.
That history being, the Tigers are believed to be the first R.S.A. team to win the Cup and that moment was pretty surreal.
Rachel Harland said everyone just screamed.
To elaborate further, Sarah King added, "It was screaming crazy."
It was an extra-special event for Rylee Anderson, "It was exciting especially because it was on my birthday."
Marisa Twarowski celebrated with the rest of the team, but it wasn't doctors orders. "I recently had a concussion so I didn't really play but I was on the sidlines screaming my head off. I don't think I was supposed to so don't tell my doctor."
One thing the girls really like is their coach, Mike Sanada.
King said one of his main expressions is, 'you guys can't hit the broad side of a barn'.
Jokingly, Sarah feels, "It's insulting but in a loving way."
Next up for the Tigers is a trip regionals outside of Salt Lake City, Utah June 15th.
"By the end of the year, I don't think we will be disappointed if we lose but just to know that we got three is amazing," Twaroswki said.
King hopes they get to scream so much they lose their voices. One thing is for sure, the Tigers won't be losing their spirit.
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Samsung is one of the leading manufacturers of mobile phones in the telecommunication world. The company has been manufacturing phones with unmatched features and designs. Their mobile phones are unique, stylish, elegant that they have been actually been trendsetters for many other mobile phone companies. According to statistics Samsung Telecommunications reported over 40% growth in its business in the year 2007 and became the second largest mobile device manufacturing company in the world. Samsung is considered as a leader in the CDMA phones market but now the company is also picking up a fast pace for its GSM cell phones. Here is a list of popular models of Samsung phones:
Samsung U600: This Samsung phone is one of the slimmest phones available in the market. This unique phone comes with a 2.2" 262,144 TFT display and a thickness of 10.9mm even greater than its SGH-E840 (10.6 mm). The phone is also equipped with the 3.2-megapixel camera that can take high clarity pictures because of its auto focus and macro function feature, MPEG4 video recorder, Bluetooth wireless technology, micro SD slot, Mp3 ringtones, PictBridge mobile printing technology.
Samsung T619: Accessorize your looks with this stunning looking Samsung T619 flip mobile phone. The cell phone comes with dimensions measuring 3.7x1.8x0.7 mm and has a weight of 79.9g.The phone contains certain exciting features like a phonebook which can store up to 1000 phone book entries, USB, Bluetooth 1.2, GPRS, multimedia player.
Samsung D900i: This is a complete phone which sets a perfect combination of style and technology. This slider phone carries certain great features like its slim look (13mm slide up), 2.1 inch QVGA (262K) display, built in fully-featured music player(3D virtual surround sound and a digital power amplifier), 3.1 megapixel camera, document viewer, TV-output function, Bluetooth stereo headset (A2DP) function, microSDTM slot.
Samsung P520 Armani: This beautiful cell phone is outfitted with a 3.15 MP Camera and has 50 MB embedded memory. It supports Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP, EDGE and USB. It is specially designed for users who like to carry a stylish handset. This sleek cell phone is inspired by the Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani. It is available in two colors, silver and black. It also has a QWERTY keyboard which makes it easy for the user to carry out computer applications.
Samsung E840: This beautiful slider phone comes with a 2 MP Camera and has a 70 MB shared memory. It supports EDGE, Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP and USB v2.0. It is World's slimmest slider mobile phone and has a multi-format music player that fully supports WMDRM / MTP. It is an excellent phone for music lovers.
Samsung makes some great phones for the person on a budget. Although they have some high end phones you see many options for the budget conscience consumer and in these times it may prove to be a good choice.


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By By SAM PIZZIGATIOtherwords
In The Spirit Level: Why Greater Equality Makes Us Stronger, the landmark 2009 book on the impact of deep economic divides on our daily lives, the surprise societal star - at least for most American readers - turns out to be the state of Utah.
On all sorts of measures of social decency, The Spirit Level compellingly documents, Utah rates near the top among America's 50 states. People in Utah trust each other more than people in other states. They drop out of school less. They seldom go to jail - or fall victim to homicides. Their teenage daughters have fewer babies. Their kids score better on math and literacy tests.
In Utah, obesity rates run much lower than the national average. Overall, people in Utah live longer than people in the rest of the United States.
Utah, Spirit Level authors Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett show, also happens to rate as one of America's most economically equal states, and these two traits - high ratings on measures of social decency, a low level of inequality - turn out to match up all over the world.
Among the world's developed nations and among U.S. states, Wilkinson and Pickett have found, the same trend repeats over and over: The more equal a society's income distribution, the better the quality of that society's daily life.
In the United States, our contemporary political discourse typically doesn't divide states on less unequal/more unequal lines. We talk instead about "red states" and "blue states," Republican states and Democratic states - and Utah ranks as one of the reddest of all.
But Utah, as contributing editor Bob Bernick of Utah Policy has just noted, also embraces "unique social attitudes" that have nurtured a high level of economic equality over time.
Utah's uniqueness, a new Utah Foundation study suggests, may now be evaporating. The foundation's just-released report, Climbing Toward the American Dream, compares incomes, inequality, and mobility in Utah over two periods, 1994 through 2002 and 2003 through 2011.
Over the course of these years, the report shows, Utah has become distinctly more unequal. The state has begun displaying the same basic inequality trends as the rest of the United States. Between 1994 and 2011, incomes of Utah's richest 1 percent jumped over three times faster than Utah's middle 20 percent.
The encouraging news amid these statistics? Utah income inequality, the Utah Foundation points out, still remains "near the lowest in the nation." In Utah, households in the state's most affluent 5 percent have 8.9 times more income than their counterparts in the poorest fifth. The U.S. average by this yardstick: 13.3 times.
The discouraging news? Utah has become so "red state" politically that many state lawmakers are now talking policies - "like doing away with mandatory public education," as analyst Bob Bernick observes - that lock in privilege and directly threaten the state's more egalitarian traditions.
Given these trends, Utah could yet become - on income distribution - much more a cautionary tale than a model to emulate.
OtherWords columnist Sam Pizzigati is an Institute for Policy Studies associate fellow.


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How long will it take to get to 10,000, lol?
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How long will it take to get to 10,000, lol?
A long time, spamming, I mean posting.
No, not very long. I have 13,000+ posts on GTABoards which was done in about 2 years time.
I got 100+ posts here in less than 2 days. Nice titles Genny!
Way to go sport, me too.Originally posted by The Donald@Jan 3 2005, 10:49 AM
I got 100+ posts here in less than 2 days. Nice titles Genny!
Nice titles. A little more way to go to reach 10,000. o.o
ok cool, im going to get 10,000
"If you enjoy what you do, you'll never work another day in your life."
My man confucius said it well :D
Why is my signature text blue I did not make it like that??
Yes you do. I want to catch up to Genny, that dahm spammer, I mean that good poster. Shouldn't you pin this Genny?


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Losi 2P Tent (2 Person)
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The Losi™ series has a unique pole configuration which provides exceptional strength and nearly vertical walls for maximum interior space. Setup is straightforward thanks to ball and socket attachments for the pole ends and an intuitive symmetrical design. Losi™ series tents feature two doors and two vestibules, eliminating jostling for position and gear storage. With a full mesh canopy for summer evenings and a rain fly with large cutouts for air circulation on stormy nights, Losi™ tents are essential for the avid backpacker and camper.
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Hey guys. Today I wanted to share my review of Jake Rutter's new book, Smashing jQuery. Jake was one of the authors that kindly sent me a copy of their book last week and I wanted to post my thoughts on … Continue reading →
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If you're a developer wishing to learn something new, regardless of skill-level, remember that as important as it is to read, it's equally as important to get out there and *do*.
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Do you want to have skin that looks as flawless as your favorite celebrity's without the hefty price tag? Many do, but few know about the tricks that make skincare easy and affordable. Emmy-winning makeup artist Kevin James Bennett recently opened up about some of his skincare and makeup tips that can have you looking youthful while making smart investments.
First, you should consider purchasing exfoliants and moisture masques. Getting into the habit of exfoliating daily and hydrating your skin can go a long way in preventing wrinkles and restoring that youthful glow. Once that's complete, you can get started on your makeup – taking advantage of a special tip that will have your foundation lasting for hours and looking natural.
"Get a good makeup fixative spray," Bennett told Radar Online. "… Dab a moderate to full coverage foundation on your skin, but don't blend it in. Next, lightly spritz a clean, dry synthetic foundation brush with the fixative. Use the damp brush to blend and buff the foundation into the most smooth and beautiful finish you've ever seen."
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Bright and ultra-packable, the Black Diamond Orbit Lantern is a pocket-sized collapsible lantern crossed with a powerful flashlight for versatile, travel-friendly lighting. A lightweight version of our popular Voyager, the Orbit features a super-bright DoublePower LED in a frosted globe for 60 lumens of power in latern mode, and a DoublePower LED in the bottom for 50 lumens of power in flashlight mode. The Orbit also functions in dual mode for near-360-degree lighting for cooking, reading and other camp activities. The dimming function allows you to adjust the light to your needs, while the collapsible design stores easily in your pack.
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- One DoublePower LED with 60 lumens (max setting) is enclosed in a frosted globe for bright, ambient light in lantern mode
- One DoublePower LED with 50 lumens in the bottom provide a precise beam in flashlight mode
- Dual reflector system captures and maximizes light output (lantern mode)
- Lantern, flashlight and dual (lantern and flashlight on) modes—as well as dimming—operate from one convenient switch
- Includes collapsible, double-hook hang loop and four AAA batteries
- Compactible to 102 mm (4 in); extended height is 140 mm (5.5 in)
Gender: Unisex
Weight: 84 g (3.0 oz) W/ Batteries
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This is the really small version of Black Diamond's three small lanterns. The original version is the 4AA Apollo, which we used for several years, until the on/off button died. The Voyager is a newer AA lantern, which shrunk the Apollo to half size, added a bottom flashlight, and left off the feet, which raised the Apollo above your table. The Orbit is smaller yet, using 4AAAs. All are really good, with the Voyager and Orbit being just about perfect, differing only in size. Both of them have a bottom flashlight, which solves the usual problem of a dark circle under the lantern, and all of them go from bright to just barely on, by holding the button. I'm not sure how well they are weather resistant, but both are Highly Recommended.
Comments about Black Diamond Orbit Lamp Closeout:
I'm very impressed with all of BD's lighting technology. I'm kind of a lighting geek so I've looked at many brands out there. I really like the interface their lights have. It is very intuitive. This little light has many great features that I feel set it apart from its competition. As I mentioned it is very compact which is awesome when space is a premium. It takes four AAA batteries instead of three. Many small lights skimp and only pack three batteries inside. This gives a shorter run time and the annoyance of using batteries in odd numbers. I take this light and the Storm headlamp as it runs on 4 AAA too. This way I'm relying on one type of battery in even numbers. I can charge 4 AAA Samsung eneloops on a solar charger in the day and have them ready that night. I also like how this light has the flood flashlight beam at the bottom. In the past I haven't taken lanterns camping because in the tent they don't illuminate what is directly under them well. This light solves that problem by having a mode where the flood light can be activated at the bottom with or without the lantern function. The beam is very diffused though so it really doesn't replace having a good flashlight or headlamp (the Storm) with you too.
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Have tried about every mini lantern out there, this is the best. It just replaced another brand which had terrible shadows and an unreliable switch...the Orbit has NONE of these problems, the light is diffuse, no shadows from the lantern globe itself, and construction is solid. Perfect for reading in a tent, kitchen area cleanup, and even had enough power to illuminate a late night tent setup. The top slides up and down, which exposes the switch. It's really more of a control button, since it also controls dimming. It stands nicely on little rubber cushions, or hangs from a clever folding, two piece hook.
BDs specs say it'll run 10 hrs on high with AAAs, 24 hrs on low, and I've gotten at least that much with mine.
Sure, you don't need a lantern, but at just over 4 oz. with 4 lithium AAAs (uses any kind of AAA, lithiums just lighter and better in my Colorado cold), it's barely a problem to pack and can really "brighten" up a late night in camp.
This is a great piece of gear; BD could make it perfect if:
Turned off at any setting, it always turns on at the brightest setting. Overall, that's proven ok, but I would prefer it to "remember" it's last setting. The top is also a bit hard to "unstick" from it's open or closed position, but on the other hand it's solid once in place. And it sure would be easier on my battery supply if it used standard AAs, not AAAs, which I don't really keep around for anything else.(Note: There's an optional NRG2 rechargeable battery module available, but shops here don't have them yet)
The Orbit is the little sister of the Apollo, which is a better choice for larger groups and if weight is not an issue.
This is probably my favorite piece of recently purchased gear, it's truly worth it's price and weight. Highly Recommended, Best in Class.


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LAKE SUCCESS, January 24, 2012 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, will showcase its award-winning imageFORMULA solutions at the West 2012 conference, co-sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association (AFCEA) and the U.S. Naval Institute, January 24-26, 2012. The theme of this year's conference is "America's Military at the Crossroads: What's Out and What's in for 2012 and Beyond?" The exhibit, located in the Canon booth (#2031) at the San Diego Convention Center, will include a preview of the ScanFront 300/300P CAC PIV network scanner, a secure, full-featured and compact device that was designed to help improve the security of information being shared across government networks, while maintaining information quality, increasing manageability and lowering costs.
The Canon solutions on display during this year's show include:
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. With more than $45 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), ranks fourth overall in patent holdings in the U.S. in 2010†, and is one of Fortune Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies in 2011. Canon U.S.A. is committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 percent U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company's RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/rss.
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85th Academy Awards Nominations Announcement
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1) 65w Dual Daylight and (1) 65w Dual Actinic -2 Lunar Light
24.50"* x 8.4" x 4.5" without legs(when used with the included legs the light is 6.75" tall, 8.4" front to back, and can adjust to lengths up to 25")
Current USA Orbit Lighting Fixtures Details: All Current USA Orbit fixtures come with the lamps included. Half the bulbs are Dual Daylight (10,000K & 6,700K) and half Dual Actinic (460nm & 420nm). From one to six Lunar Lights (number of lunar lights depends on fixture--see listings below for info on number of lights in each unit). The Lunar Light is a very small LED that sits inside the fixture above the bulbs. Use the Compact Fluorescent Dual Daylight and Dual Actinic bulbs for lighting for twelve hours during the day and use the Lunar Light(s) to illuminate the tank with a dim blue moon-lite glow for the twelve hours a day your Compact Fluorescent bulbs are turned off. A black powder coated extruded aluminum housing. A great match for All-Glass, Island, Oceanic and Perfecto Aquariums. Independent controls for dawn, dusk. Moon-Lite also independently controlled (each unit has three power cords). Parabolic reflector. 3" fan for ventilation. (4X96W 36 inch, 4X96W 48 inch, 4X130 48 inch and 6X96W 72 inch have two fans) Adjustable Docking Mounts (legs) for elevating above aquarium. Easily removable acrylic lens.
Exact Dimensions(LengthXWidth(front to back)XHeight)(*Length and width includes power cord and switches. The length of the housing is 1/2" less. If in a tight space, please keep in mind that the fan input and output are on the ends of the housing. D0 NOT put this light under a canopy.) If you have a canopy you'll need the Sunpaq Retrofit.
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