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momomotorsports - Slash - PE Slash 4x4
when and were can we get it??
VXL Amsoil 2WD Slash/ PE 4x4 Slash/ BL recoil
i just ordered mine-hope it works..
looks terrible, imagine the heat build up.
rtr slash 4x4
2s lipo
some other rc stuff
Originally Posted by Mhking21
How did you order it? I did a google on it and nothing!
VXL Amsoil 2WD Slash/ PE 4x4 Slash/ BL recoil
momomotorsports - Slash - PE Slash 4x4
Originally Posted by bandit
looks much better than hacked up milk jugs
momomotorsports - Slash - PE Slash 4x4
that should block lots of things out!!! i wish they would make it for other trucks also like e-revo!!!
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honestly i would say that a "undertray" would be more useful as it would protect the center drive shaft. i wonder if you can use them both at the same time??...
Blocks debris out, but traps heat in. It looks almost too low profile. Vents cut into an overtray that sits that low would surely allow debris in, which negates the whole purpose of the tray in the first place.
Turbo in the front, groceries in the back.
It has places on it to cut out for ventilation and whatnot I'm sure that and a heat sink and fan would be ok. we will see....Originally Posted by bandit
All you have to do is trim louvers over the motor and ESC and heat wouldn't be an issue. then you also get the benefit of the inside of your chassis staying clean!Originally Posted by bandit
Just ordered mine!
VXL Amsoil 2WD Slash/ PE 4x4 Slash/ BL recoil
its possible, i guess we wont know until we try it...Originally Posted by turbowop
com'on proline, we need the undertray!!!
I just ordered one too....
I am not worried about heat with my 2650/MMM!!!!
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I'd hold off on buying one until we hear the verdict on heat issues.
JESUS says: "Fix it B4 it Breaks!"
I have the slash 2x4 over tray and it works nicely at keeping the dirt out, I only race so driving time and heat isn't that big an issue with it being winter. Although I did burn through a 2s 4500mah lipo which was about 16 to 18 minutes and motor/esc was hot, I am not so worried because I expect to replace the motor/esc before summer.
If it doesn't introduce any heat problems it's the best product ever!!
I'll be waiting until i read some reports that it doesn't until i buy mine though.
50 char sig is not enough!
How big of a pain is it to deal with when hooking up batteries, switching the ESC on/off etc?Originally Posted by fsracer
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i'll wait for you guys to test it out before i get mine i dont want to overheat the truck bashing! i really do need something like this though, since at the moment im getting so much debris in the chassis and driveline i have to stop every 5 min. it takes me 30+ minutes to drain a 15 minute battery.
Wide Rustler | "Bulldog" Backslash 4x4
I'm just going to use it as a body. Kidding...
Ordered last night right after the release went out!
The #1 Traxxas RC fan, 12 years & counting!
Looks good... what's the price?
As posted above though... wouldn't it get hot?
momomotorsports - Slash - PE Slash 4x4
Yeah...All you need to do is cut out the reverse vents for cooling!
I do not thing much would get into those rearward facing vents. If you are worried about it, you could always Goop some mesh in the open areas.
4wd Sportmaxx 3.3
E-Revo - Mamba Monster - Neu 4s
I'm in
If they would just make SC Truck bodies with inner fender wells we could just do away with most of the mess. *hint hint*
If anyone is running 11.1V batteries they will find the motor is going to over heat. After about 15-20 minutes of track running on 11.1V without a cover it is at 200* F. With that thing on my motor probably would have been at 230*.
At least they are trying..
A couple of vents cut into the back sides of those louvers isn't going to do enough to pull out the heat generated on a fast truck.
Turbo in the front, groceries in the back.
So what I'm planning on doing when i get mine is cutting an intake hole in the first louver, glueing a mesh screen behind that, then cutting out vents on the back of the other two louvers.
Whether that will be enough to keep things cool, i don't know, but if it does, this will be such a great addition to my slash.
Got a shipping notice from Jconcepts that it went out this morning. I already have a fan on the motor so I think the vents will be enough to keep some air circulating through...... especially for a properly geared setup.
Mine shipped this morning as well
Originally Posted by radicalray
^^^ what that guy said!
well for my slash 4x4 (until my body comes back from TRAXXAS) i got one of my old baseball caps and ducktaped it over the electornics with the brim foward. The cao itself covered all but the antennae, and the hole beteween the brim and the chassis itslef let air flow through. Overall, i say do what i did, baseball cap and ducktape!!!! (although thats how we rednecks do it XD )
Slayer, Slash 4x4 (MMM/2650kv), & a Summit
Mine has shipped as well.
I can see longer runs on 11.1V being a problem, but heat is a problem even without the cover on a 3S lipo. I never use anything over a 2S lipo in mine on any track and never seen anything over 130, so after cutting out some louvers I should be fine.
Make sure everyone posts pics once theirs comes in so we can see how it looks.
VXL Amsoil 2WD Slash/ PE 4x4 Slash/ BL recoil
I thought about getting the J concepts but decided to hold off until the brave ones try it out first. Heres my home-made cover I used a backpack i had from work and hot glued velcro to the edges. Seems to work well so far.
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Rustler VXL FLM-Pede VXL Slash PE
Think i need to resize that
Rustler VXL FLM-Pede VXL Slash PE
Hi Noll1,
just a bit off topic, what size tires and rims are those?
have fun buying new electronics after it overheats
Slash 4x4
they are 30 series badlands on 30 series torque rims..,,.
Rustler VXL FLM-Pede VXL Slash PE
How does the cover mount? I don't see clips or anything
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Travis Smith is stepping down as Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores' president and CEO, effective immediately.
Jo-Ann has promoted Riddianne Kline to EVP, marketing and merchandising, and Tom Williams to EVP, operations and human resources. James Kerr, EVP, CFO, completes the executive leadership team reporting to CEO and president Travis Smith.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has appointed Tom Williams to SVP of store operations and human resources, replacing Ken Haverkost.
HUDSON, Ohio — Shortly after Michaels reported Q4 sales growth, Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores will officially open its 800th store on March 21 in Slidell, La.
"Reaching our 800th store is a testament to the hard work of Jo-Ann Team Members around the country, our customers' passion for crafting and sewing, and their appreciation of our retail concept as a one-stop creative destination," said Travis Smith, chief executive officer and president for Jo-Ann.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has named Riddianne Kline SVP chief marketing and merchandising officer.
Jo-Ann Stores has announced the promotion of Travis Smith to CEO effective immediately, replacing Darrell Webb. Webb will retain his position as chairman of the board for Jo-Ann Stores and become the interim CEO of Sports Authority. Jo-Ann and Sports Authority are both owned by Leonard Green & Partners, L.P.
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Lemon-Mint Cooler
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From Real Simple.
Make and share this Lemon-Mint Cooler recipe from Food.com.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 1⁄2 cups fresh lemon juice (from about 12 lemons)
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 6 cups water
- lemon slice (to garnish)
- 1 cup torn fresh mint leaves
- ice
- 2 (12 ounce) cans club soda
- Place the lemon juice, the sugar, and 1 cup water in a large pitcher.
- Stir until the sugar dissolves, then add 5 more cups water, the mint leaves, the club soda, a few slices of lemon to garnish, and plenty of ice.


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Star Jones Returns to The View Six Years After Nasty Exit
Star Jones returned to The View's couch Wednesday six years after her abrupt exit and sure had a few hot topics to get off her chest.
Taking part in two segments, Jones, 49, was welcomed with open arms by current cohosts Barbara Walters, Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepherd. "I can say this genuinely: I am so happy to welcome back Star Jones!" Walters, 82, gushed to viewers when introducing her former colleague Wednesday.
PHOTOS: Bitter Hollywood feuds
After the women exchanged pleasantries, Jones detailed her motivations behind announcing her plans to leave The View in 2006 in a surprise segment instead of going ahead with the pre-planned reveal she and Walters had agreed upon.
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"I take full responsibility for my own behavior, but I won't take responsibility if I did not make a decision I couldn't live with," Jones said. "I made the decision to go out on my own terms, to control it, so that if I was ever invited back, I would feel good about it."
"To say we were surprised is putting it mildly," Walters reasoned, admitting to viewers that Jones' contract was simply not renewed.
During her Wednesday appearance -- which she also used to raise awareness of heart disease -- Jones thanked the View women for going to bat for her during her 2003 gastric bypass surgery.
VIDEO: Star Jones spars with NeNe Leakes on Celebrity Apprentice
Jones knew asking her colleagues to specifically withhold information about her surgery and instead tell viewers she shed the weight through diet and Pilates was a tall order, but one The View's Walters was happy to agree to.
"Because we loved you, we did lie," Walters told Jones.
Putting their differences aside, Behar was among the first to applaud Jones' 160 pound weight loss, regardless of the circumstances. "You're now a skinny bitch," she joked. "Congratulations!"
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DreamWorks Animation lost $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2005, the company said today. That compared to a profit of $146.1 million in the same quarter last year. Quarterly revenues fell to $35.4 million from $300.3 million in the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, DreamWorks Animation had revenues […]
Studios Working with Colleges to Train Animators
Walt Disney, DreamWorks Animation, and Pixar are collaborating with colleges and univesities to train the next generation of animators, USA Today reports. The studios are creating educational programs to ensure that students and animators already in their employ are trained in the CG techniques that are currently in high demand.
IDT Names Braun, Davis to Executive Posts
IDT Entertainment has named Neil S. Braun to the post of President of Feature Films and Television and Jerry Davis to the post of Chief Creative Officer, Animated Features, the company said today. Braun will oversee all business deals regarding feature film and television properties. Davis will head up the development of creative content and […]
CPM to Photograph Cosplay at Otakon 2005
Central Park Media will be photographing fans in their cosplay costumes at Otakon 2005, the company said today. The best pictures will be included in a special photo gallery on the DVD release of Eric Bresler's anime fandom documentary Otaku Unite! Fans should come to the CPM booth (#1327) dressed as their favorite anime character […]
"Kim Possible" Characters Guest Star on "Lilo & Stitch: The Series"
Disney Channel will present seven new episodes of its animated comedy Lilo & Stitch: The Series all week long, Monday, August 22 – Friday, August 26 (1:00pm, ET/PT), as well as a primetime premiere of a "cross-over episode" featuring characters from the animated series Kim Possible. During the primetime cross-over episode, entitled "Rufus," characters from […]
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Naruto — the global anime series centering around Uzumaki Naruto, a rebellious ninja in training — makes its U.S. debut on Saturday, September 10, 2005, at 9:00pm (ET/PT) during Toonami on Cartoon Network. Its debut on Cartoon Network will mark the first time the series has been shown in English. The story of Naruto begins […]
J. Torres Talks "Alison Dare"
Writer J. Torres (Teen Titans Go!, Love as a Foreign Language) has been interviewed by Comicon.com's PULSE News about Alison Dare, his all-ages series described by its writer as, "Indiana Jones as a little girl stuck in a boarding school." Several Sunday comic-strip style pages are included in the article.
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E-Ville Press Brings Pixar Talent to Comics
The Great Curve weblog has interviewed Ted Mathot of E-Ville Press, a company composed of several Pixar employees self-publishing their own comic books. The interview covers the basics of the company and Rose and Isabel, their first comic book which centers on two sisters living during the Civil War. (via Heidi MacDonald's The Beat weblog)
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This charger came with my E-M10 and as it turns out there is something Olympus makes that I'm not a fan of. Instead of having a charger with flip out prongs to insert into an outlet, this charger has a detachable and bulky cord. The power cord takes up way too much space in my camera bag and other then cost cutting there is no reason for this design.


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Double-Onion Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches
Total Time
Prep 10 mins
Cook 15 mins
These sandwiches make a nice lunch or dinner when you're in a hurry.
Make and share this Double-Onion Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 4 breaded chicken breasts, cutlets fully cooked
- 12 slices deli honey-baked ham, sliced
- 8 slices deli swiss cheese
- 4 onion rolls, partially cut open
- 2 tablespoons honey dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 8 slices red onions
- arugula, leaves (optional)
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line jellyroll pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.
- Place 4 fully cooked breaded chicken breast cutlets on pan.
- Top each with 3 slices deli ham, then 2 slices Swiss cheese.
- Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, 15 minutes.
- Take the partially cut open onion rolls; place cut side down on oven rack 5 minutes before chicken is done.
- Meanwhile, combine 2 T honey Dijon mustard and 2 T mayonnaise; spread over cut sides of rolls.
- Fill each roll with 1 cutlet, 2 thin slices red onion and 1/4 cup baby arugula leaves, if using.


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Five facts only a Giants diehard would know
Cold, Hard Football Facts for Sep 02, 2006
See also:
- Gridiron guide to Gotham
- Jets vs. Giants: head-to-head
- Five Cold, Hard Football Facts only a Jets diehard would know
By Cold, Hard Football Facts contributor Jonathan Comey
Here are five Cold, Hard Football Facts you probably don't know unless you're a Giants diehard:
1. The Giants were the first team to retire a number.
Although two-way lineman Ray Flaherty is not in the Hall of Fame as a player (he made it as a coach in 1976), his 10-year playing career was good enough that the Giants took his No. 1 out of commission upon his retirement in 1935.
2. The Giants have played in and lost more NFL championship games than any other team.
The Giants have appeared in 16 NFL title games, ahead of Green Bay (12) and Dallas (10). They've lost 12 of those, all in the pre-merger era. The Frank Gifford/Alex Webster-led Giants were the precursor of the Jim Kelly Bills, losing four titles in five seasons from 1959-1964 and going into a similar tailspin after that unsuccessful run at glory.
3. The Giants broke out a "futuristic" new logo in 1975 that had about as much staying power as the pet rock.
Giants Hall of Famer Andy Robustelli took over GM duties before the 1975 season, and he had always wanted to update the classic "NY" that used to grace his helmet. So he hired a hip design firm to turn out this abomination, which was about as good as the Giants were under Robustelli's watch. Five years and a 25-49 record later, he was replaced by George Young for the 1980 season. Young, who looked a little like an alien, would turn the franchise around with the hiring of Bill Parcells as head coach in 1983.
4. Giants players threatened a walkout in 1981 if rookie Lawrence Taylor was given an "outlandish" three-year, $750,000 deal.
Twenty-five years doesn't seem like a long time, but in terms of NFL inflation, it was another epoch. When Taylor asked for $250K a year – more than veteran standouts – old-schoolers were ready to rebel. No one went on the record about it, but linebacker Brad Van Pelt admitted that there was a movement afoot. Taylor got his money and earned his keep, and when he signed his last Giants contract in 1993, it was for two years and $5.5 million. Last year, the average NFL salary was $1.4 million.
5. The 1990 Giants are the only team to win a Super Bowl with a bottom-half scoring offense.
There have been some notable defensive teams to win the big one, but no one did it with less than Parcells' second championship team. The Giants scored 311 points that year, which placed them 15th out of 28 teams. The feat was nearly matched by the 2000 Ravens (14th out of 30 teams). The 1990 Giants scored fewer points than the 5-11 Rams and Falcons, but allowed a stingy 13.3 points a game. With Stephen Baker and Lionel Manuel as 1-2 receivers and 33-year-old O.J. Anderson averaging 3.5 yards a pop as the lead back, that title season was a tribute to L.T. and a defensive coordinator who would make a career out of humiliating high-powered offenses.
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Fine art print on bright white, fine poly-cotton blend, matte canvas using latest generation Epson archival inks. Individually trimmed and hand stretched museum wrap over 1-1/2" deep wood stretcher bars. Includes wall hanging hardware.
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Gensan Celebrates Convergence of Culture
MANILA, Philippines - It was a colorful explosion of culture as Gen. Santos City recently showcased its artistic side with the celebration of the the multi-awarded Kalilangan Festival as part of its 73rd founding day.
Derived from the root word "Kalilang", the festival literally means "celebration" in the Maguindanaoan dialect. The month-long festivity featured an assortment of sports tournaments, native Flipino games, cultural shows, barangay gatherings and special interest events.
According to Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio, Kalilangan is a social gathering marked by the exchange of amenities among traditional leaders, elders, allies and townsfolk.
She said that this year's festivity bore the theme "Convergence in Divergence: Enriching Heritage, Bridging Cultures," which highlighted the unity and diversity among peoples of various faiths and ethnic origins which have made Gen. Santos their home.
The cultural extravaganza is also a pageantry of unique and colorful ethnic rites, rituals and traditions like marriage celebrations, religious ceremonies, anniversaries, royal enthronements and other social activities.
Kalilangan is a two-time recipient of the Best Tourism Event (Culture and Arts Catergory, City Level) of the Association of Tourism Officers in the Philippines in 2009 and 2011.
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|Excalibur® DAP 6456
Digital Access Product
Technical Specifications
Economical WAN Access for Routers
The Excalibur® Digital Access Product (DAP) 6456 digital service unit (DSU) provides a versatile, easy-to-use interface between your data terminal equipment (DTE) and digital data service networks. The unit is specifically designed to provide economical WAN access for routers. It supports synchronous data transmission over full-duplex channels at speeds of 56 and 64 Kbps...providing efficient and economical performance.
Choice of Digital Data Service
The DAP 6456 offers the versatility to change between services as your needs and tariffs change. You can select 56 Kbps Basic DDS or Clear Channel 64 Kbps service.
Automatic Service and Line Rate
The unit's service and line speed can be set automatically or manually via DIP switches. With automatic detection enabled, the unit automatically configures itself to match the type of service to which it is connected.
Easy to Install and Use
The DAP 6456 is designed to make installation, operation, and maintenance easy for even the most non-technical user. The unit can be quickly installed with simple cable and power connections. Configuration parameters are minimal. All configuration and diagnostic parameters can be set in a minute via four DIP switches located on the front of the unit.
Fast and Easy Fault Isolation
Diagnostic tests allow you to quickly isolate the source of network malfunctions. Available tests include local digital loopback and remote V.54 loopback. The DAP 6456 supports CSU loopback, latching loopback, and non-latching loopback tests initiated by the network. Additionally, the unit automatically runs an internal self-test each time it is powered up.
Instant Status Monitoring
Five LED indicators, located on the front of the unit, allow you to monitor the DAP 6456's operating status at a glance. The LEDs inform you when power is applied to the unit, when a loopback test is active, and when an alarm condition is present.
Compact Size
The standalone DAP 6456's compact size keeps space requirements to a bare minimum. The unit is powered by a small external power supply, which can be easily replaced if required.
Typical Excalibur DAP 6456 Application
Excalibur DAP 6456 Technical Specifications
|Line Requirements
|Operates on 56 Kbps Basic DDS and Clear Channel 64 Kbps services
|Network Configurations
|Basic DDS Service: point-to-point and multipoint
Clear Channel 64 Kbps Service: point-to-point
|DTE Speeds
|Synchronous: 56 and 64 Kbps
|DTE Interface
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Qualitative Heuristics for Balancing the Pros and Cons
Jean-François Bonnefon (email@example.com)
Université de Toulouse (CLLE; CNRS, UTM, EPHE)
Didier Dubois and Hélène Fargier
IRIT-CNRS, Toulouse
Sylvie Leblois
Université de Toulouse (CLLE; CNRS, UTM, EPHE)
appealing decision procedure, but one that has received scarce scientific attention
so far, either formally or empirically. We describe a formal framework for pros
and cons decisions, where the arguments under consideration can be of varying
importance, but whose importance cannot be precisely quantified. We then define 8
heuristics for balancing these pros and cons, and compare the predictions of these
to the choices made by 62 human participants on a selection of 33 situations. The
Levelwise Tallying heuristic clearly emerges as a winner in this competition. Further
refinements of this heuristic are considered in the discussion, as well as its relation
to Take the Best and Cumulative Prospect Theory.
Balancing the pros and cons of two options is undoubtedly a very
Keywords: decision heuristics; bipolar information; qualitative information; behav-
ioral data; Take the Best; Cumulative Prospect Theory
1. Introduction
Balancing the pros and the cons is certainly among the most intuitive
approaches one might take to decision making. It was already at the
core of Benjamin Franklin's "moral algebra" (explained in his famous
1772 letter to Joseph Priestley), and it has certainly not fallen from
grace since then, witness the 93,000,000 web pages featuring both the
words "pro" and "con" as of November 2006. One likely feature of this
kind of decision is that the decision maker will be unable to precisely
quantify how important a given pro or con is, although she may be able
to give a qualitative assessment of this importance.
We can assume that many decision makers attempt to reach a de-
cision by balancing pros and cons, after roughly sorting them out in
different levels of importance. But however appealing this qualitative
balancing act might sound, it has inspired only few mathematical explo-
rations to date, and even fewer psychological investigations. In section 2,
we introduce a formal framework for pros and cons decisions. In sec-
tion 3, we describe eight heuristics for balancing pros and cons. The
predictions of these heuristics are then compared to choices made by
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human participants in 33 situations, chosen to emphasize the differences
between the heuristics.
2. Pros & Cons Decisions
Tonight, Emma is going to the cinema, and considers watching one of
two movies. She has listed the pros and cons of each choice. Movie 1 is
one by her favorite director (a strong pro); it will be dubbed, which she
hates, and the movie has attracted terrible critics (two strong cons).
Movie 2 is only given in a remote theater, and she considers it a strong
con that she would need a taxi to get there. On the other hand, movie 2
is a comedy (a genre she likes), it features an actress she likes, and it
is inspired by a book she enjoyed reading. These are three pros, but
Emma does not see them as very decisive: they do matter, but not as
much as the other arguments she listed.
Note that Emma can only give a rough evaluation of how strong a
pro or a con is. She can only say that (a) her liking the director, her
hating dubbed movies, the terrible critics, and movie 2 being given in
a remote theater are four arguments of comparable importance; and
that (b) movie 2's genre, leading actress, and source of inspiration are
three arguments of comparable importance, but not as important as
the previous ones.
Before we try to predict what Emma's decision might be, let us for-
malize her problem. Each option (movie) is assessed by a finite subset of
arguments taken from X, the set of all possible arguments. Comparing
two options then amounts to comparing two subsets U, V of 2X. X can
be divided in three disjoint subsets: X+the set of pros, X−the set of
cons, and X0the set of irrelevant arguments (which do not count as a
pro or a con). Any U ⊆ X can likewise be partitioned: let U+= U∩X+,
U−= U ∩ X−, U0= U ∩ X0be respectively the pros, the cons, and
the irrelevant arguments relatively to U.
As in our movie example, all arguments are not equally important,
although it is generally impossible to precisely quantify the importance
of a given argument. Thus, in a purely qualitative, ordinal approach,
the importance of arguments is described on a totally ordered scale of
magnitude L = [0L,1L], by a function π : X ?→ L = [0L,1L]. π(x) =
0L means that the decision maker is indifferent to argument x: this
argument will not affect the decision process. The order of magnitude
1L(the highest level of importance) is attached to the most compelling
arguments that the decision maker can consider. Intermediate values are
attached to arguments of intermediate importance. For any level α ∈ L,
let Uα= {x ∈ U,π(x) = αL}, U+
α= Uα∩ X+, and U−
α= Uα∩ X−.
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Pros and cons heuristics
Finally, it will be useful to define the order of magnitude M(U) of a set
U as the highest of the order of magnitude of its elements:
∀U ⊆ X,M(U) = max
Note that M(U) is a possibility measure on X—for a recent review
on qualitative possibility theory, see Dubois and Prade (2004). We can
now reformulate the Emma case as the comparison between two options
U (movie 1) and V (movie 2).1Option U has one argument in U+
two arguments in U−
arguments in V−
the different heuristics that can be defined for balancing pros and cons
have quite diverging views on the Emma case. Some will prefer movie 1,
some will prefer movie 2, some will regard the two movies as equally
attractive, and some will find it impossible to compare the merits of the
two movies.
α; and option V has one argument in V−
β, where α > β. As we will see in the next section,
αand three
3. Pros & Cons Heuristics
Qualitative heuristics for balancing the pros and the cons (or, tech-
nically, ordinal ranking procedures from bipolar information) have re-
ceived scarce attention so far. Most work on such procedures has come
from the field of Artificial Intelligence, following the renewed inter-
est in argumentative models of choice and inference (Amgoud et al.,
2005; Benferhat et al., 2006).
The heuristics we describe in this section have been formally exam-
ined and axiomatized (Dubois and Fargier, 2005; Dubois and Fargier,
2006). Since the present article takes an empirical rather than ana-
lytical approach to pros and cons heuristics, we will not restate all the
formal properties of the heuristics nor give their axiomatization. We will
nevertheless comment on important properties such as completeness or
3.1. Focus heuristics F1, F2, and F3
The heuristics in the "Focus" family concentrate on the most important
arguments available for the decision, and disregard arguments of lesser
1In the rest of this article, we will denote an option by the subset of arguments
which is used to assess this option. E.g., movie 1 is assessed by the subset U of
arguments, and will thus be denoted "Option U."
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3.1.1. The straw and the beam (?F1)
With this heuristic, U is at least as good as V if and only if, at level
M(U ∪ V ) (i.e., the highest level of importance in the current compar-
ison), the presence of arguments for V is cancelled by the existence of
arguments for U, and the existence of arguments against U is cancelled
by the existence of arguments against V . Formally, U ?F1V if and only
What will Emma do? It turns out that M(U ∪V ) = M(U−); that is,
the strongest con is attached to U. However, it is also true that M(U ∪
V ) = M(V−). The second condition is thus satisfied: the existence of
a strong argument against V offsets the existence of a strong argument
against U. The first condition is satisfied because M(U ∪ V ) is not
M(V+). Consequently, it holds that U ?F1V . Now, it does not hold
that V ?F1U, because while M(U ∪ V ) = M(U+), it is not the case
that M(U ∪V ) = M(V+). There is no strong argument for V to offset
the existence of a strong argument for U. Emma will go and see movie 1.
The relation ?F1is transitive but incomplete. As soon as an option
has both a pro and a con at the highest importance level, it becomes
incomparable to any other option whose description does not feature
pros or cons at this highest importance level.
3.1.2. My enemy's enemies (?F2)
This heuristic treats all arguments against V as arguments for U, and
all arguments for V as arguments against U (and reciprocally). It then
selects the option that is supported by the arguments at the highest
level. Formally, U ?F2V if and only if:
max(M(U+),M(V−)) ≥ max(M(U+),M(V−)).
In the Emma case, max(M(U+),M(V−)) = max(M(U+),M(V−)) =
α. Emma is indifferent, she can toss a coin to decide on a movie. The
relation ?F2is simpler than the relation ?F1, and has the advantage
of being complete, but it is only quasi-transitive: ?F2itself is tran-
sitive, but the corresponding indifference relation is not (e.g., when
M(V+) = M(V−), it is possible to have both U ∼F2V and V ∼F2W,
while U ∼F2W may not hold).
Furthermore, while ?F2is complete, it is not as decisive as ?F1:
it yields indifference more often than ?F1does, as illustrated by the
Emma case. Indeed, ?F1is a refinement of ?F2: U ?F2V ⇒ U ?F1V .
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Pros and cons heuristics
3.1.3. Pareto dominance (?F3)
This heuristic looks for the option that wins on both the positive and
negative sides. This rule compares the two sets of arguments as a
problem of bi-criteria decision. The first criterion compares negative
arguments according to Wald's rule (Wald, 1950/1971): U is better
than V on the negative side if and only if M(U−) ≤ M(V−). The sec-
ond criterion compares positive arguments according to the optimistic
counterpart of Wald's rule. Formally, U ?F3V if and only if:
To Emma, there is a strong argument for U, but only weak argu-
ments for V : M(U+) = α > M(V+) = β. In parallel, there are strong
arguments both against U and against V : M(U−) = α = M(V−).
Emma will go and see movie 1.
The relation ?F3is transitive but not complete. For example, as
soon as an option has both pros and cons, whatever their importance,
it becomes incomparable to the null option (no pro, no con).
3.2. Inclusion heuristics I1 and I2
While the heuristics we have considered so far have some intuitive ap-
peal, they all suffer from a notable shortcoming— that is, they do not
satisfy the principle of preferential independence. This principle states
that if U is preferred to V , then this preference should not change
when the descriptions of U and V are enriched by the exact same
set of arguments. Formally: ∀U,V,W such that (U ∪ V ) ∩ W = ∅,
Consider for example the case of Emma's cousin, Francine. Francine
must decide whether she will go and see movie 3, about which she knows
nothing, or movie 4, which features an actress she likes (a weak pro). All
three Focus heuristics would (reasonably) predict that Francine will go
and see movie 4. But let us now add the information that both movies
are by Francine's favorite director (a strong pro in each case). Now, all
three Focus heuristics predict that Francine will be indifferent between
the two movies—a disputable prediction, and a violation of the principle
of preferential independence.
The heuristics in the "Inclusion" family are variants of the Focus
heuristics, which satisfy the principle of preferential independence. They
do so by first cancelling the arguments that appear in the descriptions
of both options, before applying one of the Focus heuristics. Formally:
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From Socrates to Wikis: Using Online Forums to Deepen Discussions: The Ancient Art of Conversation, Together with Powerful Questions, Is Still the Vehicle through Which Thinking Is Distilled and Complex Ideas Are Embraced
Koopman, Beverly Logas, Phi Delta Kappan
"It changed my life," a student told me. He was talking about the online wikis and message boards we used during a project exploring the use of online tools for literature discussions. I wasn't trying for momentous transformations from my students, but I was hoping to help them connect with the stories they read. Specifically, I wanted to explore whether online discussions could help students deepen their understanding of literature.
I wanted to include high-level, Socratic-type discussions in my elementary students' book discussions. Students engaging in this level of discourse are motivated by curiosity that springs from questions. That curiosity engenders more questions, which creates a cycle of curiosity that leads to deeper understanding. The challenge is getting to that level of thinking.
I wanted to deepen student discussions about novels they were reading while also making it easier to document those discussions. I considered a variety of approaches, including digital options for discussion. A blog with a comments box could allow for discourse, but I felt that a message board more closely met the need. Message boards are less dependent on the time of a student entry, which is an advantage when encouraging students to think about books outside of class. In addition, wikis could be used to allow several students to collaborate on a single document, which would be useful for student-authored book reviews.
A little online research made it clear that a number of options are available free, and some offer more choices for teachers. I applied for accounts, trained students to use a message board to discuss their books and wikis to collaboratively write book reviews, set some ground rules, and then let them begin the discussion. In Digital Citizenship in the Schools, Ribble and Bailey (2007: 10) identified nine elements that good digital citizens possess. Using online tools to discuss books would help students practice six of the nine elements, justifying this project for its literary as well as its technological benefits for students.
When a student didn't know what to write on the message board, the thread could halt for several days before someone in the group thought of a response. As one student told me, "I'll be doing something totally different at home, and then it'll pop into my head and I'll know how to answer." Often, the student tried another tack when no one responded to their post.
This nonjudgmental method of discourse makes it safe to walk away, reflect, consider how a comment is being viewed by your group mates, and then focus one's thinking or ask for clarification. This process is democratic, allowing students who are marginalized in the classroom to interject their ideas into the conversation. As one student said, "You don't even think about who wrote, you are just thinking about the ideas."
According to Richardson, "the more autonomy teachers give to students in terms of negotiating the scope and quality of the content they are creating, the better" (2006: 61). Evaluators of an educational wiki project in South Dakota concluded that "the most successful teachers were the ones who embraced a more constructivist approach to teaching and learning, a more student-centered approach" (Borja 2006: 10).
I experimented with several tactics and noted differences in student responses. One was to posit an initiating question, or several initiating questions, for students on the boards. Another was to wait until a thread stalled or until I felt that someone was on the cusp of revelation, and then provide a guiding question. The final approach was to remain silent and simply observe. To my surprise, teacher involvement seemed to stifle student discussions.
When I initiated the discussion with a question, two-thirds of the students responded only once (41%) or twice (25%). Of the total times I "jump-started" a flagging discussion, 63% of the time no one responded, and the remaining 37% of the time, students initiated only single responses. …


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This course provides an introduction to the development and assessment of statistical models used in actuarial science. For each model, equal time will be given to theory, estimation, and the application to insurance and/or risk management problems. Subject areas to be covered include:
- Survival, severity, frequency and aggregate models
- Estimation theory/methods and goodness of fitness tests
- Credibility methods including Bayes and empirical Bayes
- Simulation
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to identify steps in actuarial modeling, comprehend the implicit assumptions in the chosen model(s), identify which assumptions are applicable in a given business context, and make necessary adjustments to the models, as required.
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Klugman, S.A., Panjer, H.H., Willmot, G. (2012), Loss Models: From Data to Decisions, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ
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CFRM 461 Probability and Statistics for Computational Finance or equivalent, CFRM 462 Introduction to Computational Finance and Financial Econometrics or equivalent, CFRM 541 Investment Science or equivalent, and CFRM 544 Options and Derivatives or equivalent.


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Release Date: Nov 04, 2011
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I really liked this film and I recommend seeing it in the theaters. I saw the film in 3D and I think that the filmmakers did a great job incorporating 3D effects into the film, I usually think that it is unnecessary but in this film it worked well and enhanced the experience. I thought that the film was funny and endearing, Antonio Banderas is definitely amazing as Puss in the Boots and he brings the character to live in a charming and interesting way. I laughed out loud couole of times and that rarely happens in the theaters these days, therefore I urge you to see this cute little film, you will not regret it.
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she ran with the moon,
chased fireflies in the bluegrass, and
watched the reflection of sunsets in rain puddles.
her name was Alice,
and she was a girl.
but to the dragonflies she was a queen,
and to the mirror she was a sister.
the moon was her prince, and the
blinking windows were the eyes
that kept her safe.
she spent her nights making wishes, and she
dragged her fingers along the shooting stars
that were tangled with her vertebrae.
her name was Alice,
and she was a girl.
her body was a river
her mind was an ocean
and her heart was the sky.
she lived in a world where
doves flew in the sea and
whales swam in the moonlight,
and in a universe where
raindrops fell like bombs
and stars fell like gumdrops.
her body was a shadow
her mind was a fire
and her heart was a star—
she was a super nova, and
nothing could hold her back.
her name was Alice,
and she was a girl.
"if you see the Water-Bearer
drift from the Sea,
then you will die in the ocean."
"if you see Little Horse
shine as bright as the sun,
you will die by the hand
of Poseidon's trident."
Alice believed in constellations,
and was convinced that
they could predict the future.
"They say i will die at an age
as old as the mountains—
with stardust on my eyelids,
a world in my hands,
and heaven on my mind."
but even in the vastness of the constellations
there was not a single star that could predict
death by a woven rope
and a kitchen knife.
her name was Alice,
and she was a girl.
maybe she read the stars the wrong way
or maybe there were too many clouds in the sky,
because now this grey shadow
—once a girl named Alice—
sleeps for eternity at the bottom
of the Eridanus River.
she was a girl,
and she died when she was seven
with dirt on her eyelids,
a bloody teddy in her hands,
and her murderer on her mind.
her name was Alice,
and she was a child.
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her name was kristyanna, and she was murdered.
she had an older sister who was with her at the time of the incident, and she is paralyzed for life.
improve one of the stanzas.
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The use of lower case throughout makes it poignant, giving the entire poem a feeling of vulnerability. It forces the reader into a much more childlike mindset, helping to develop a deep empathy with "Alice". Tying her own statement of how she would eventually die to her actual death in the end was brilliantly executed.
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I love the imagery, how you compare her to the beauty that is all around us. It gives her this almost god-like quality, making her out to be something infinite and indestructible. She was vast and complex, worth more than all the riches in the world, and she was viciously taken. It's disgusting that we live in a world where children die. There are so many like this girl, so many bright minds snuffed out too soon. The description of the blood teddy bear was particularly poignant. Stolen innocence… so tragic.
The repetition of "her name was Alice, and she was a girl" was brilliant. Every time I read it I kept thinking, She was a human being… with a name… with all the energy and passion of the universe and the dust of stars in her little body. And she was.
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Nintendo didn't include the option for same-sex couples in bizarre sim Tomodachi Life, but there is a workaround -- of sorts.
Japanese game giant says it disappointed fans yet cannot backpedal on design and development choices.
"The relationship options in the game represent a playful alternate world rather than a real-life simulation," Nintendo says.
Former California gubernatorial candidate says that "after careful review and reflection," she has reversed her opinion of Prop. 8, which bans gay marriage.
Hey there, sexy Sith. BioWare finally sets a date for its struggling MMO to get long-promised same-gender interludes, but don't hold your breath waiting for that smuggler-on-Wookiee action.
Publisher calls same-sex marriage an "extremely controversial topic," says it will consider feedback from players before making final decision.
The e-commerce magnate wholeheartedly gives his support to the same-sex marriage campaign in Washington State, donating millions of dollars.
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After reading both editorials in Sunday's paper ("Point/Counterpoint," April 15), I can't help but wonder who really stands to benefit from the proposed Auburn charter.
Current law already protects volunteers. The sewer savings argument has been thoroughly debunked by the city clerk and others. The potentially disastrous consequences that this measure invites to our small town have been validated in a court of law.
Then I looked at Measure A's new rules for bidding on public works projects, rules that would seem to benefit well-connected cronies far more than everyday taxpayers.
Please know that I have no ill-will toward our current city council. They have kept our city solvent through tough economic times. But the fact is that this measure is rife for abuse. Remember the city of Bell. I'm sure the residents of Bell would not have believed what happened in their city could ever have occurred.
A poorly crafted city charter made it possible.
In talking with friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc. most do not either know of this measure, or if they have heard of it, they do not understand it nor the reason for it. Four former Auburn mayors, our current city clerk and others have all opposed this measure. Why? Maybe they know what the potential consequences are more than the average citizen. Something to think about.
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Lotus takes the positives from Spanish Grand Prix despite problems for both Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli on race day
Please stop calling this team LOTUS
Please stop calling yourself JODY
1 DNF 1 p18 2 laps down I agree NOT LOTUS, after all the hype of upgrades & challenging established teams what went wrong this time. Hot air and PR. Fernandes needs to get real its not working still no pointsSame old Same old
Fernandes hails great day for LotusSums the man up really p18 and DNF
Get KERS = get POINTS in 2011
Kers no a Miracle yes we were promised a change in Barcelona but nothing new, catastrophic result after all the PR puff Forcast..... another season with no points. I dont think this car could win a GP2 race
How long before the investors say enough is enough the updates clearly are not working, Truli has said the car is undrivable, Kovalainen proved that in Barcelona. Its a shame, they had a good try but they are failing. It must be time for some major changes of personel starting at the top.
Hey Nick right you are, Ditch the dwarf I say
THIS TEAM IS NOT LOTUS. TYPICAL FERNANDES PRESS RELEASE ' GREATEST DAY OF MY LIFE SOOOOOOO HAPPY GOOD ALWAYS WIN I AM THE REINCARNATION OF COLIN CHAPMAN HAIL ME I AM LOTUS YADYADAYADA. cUT THE CRAP FERNANDES , YOU ARE NOT LOTUS AND NEVER WILL BE
Fernandes hails great day for LotusLotus are heading to Monaco and with another pointless weekend ahead Fernandes will be a happy chap again lucky man to be so impressed. Usually $$$$$ = points but not with this team $-MG
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Detroit, MI (SportsNetwork.com) - Jonas Gustavsson turned aside 36 shots to help the Detroit Red Wings in a 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets at Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday.
Daniel Alfredsson and Todd Bertuzzi each had a goal for the Red Wings, who have won three straight.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 30 saves and Cam Atkinson scored the only goal for the Blue Jackets, who have dropped their past two games.
"As a coach it's disappointing because this is where you want your guys to get rewarded for all their hard work," said Columbus head coach Todd Richards. "I thought we carried the play much of the game and outplayed them."
Detroit scored the only goal of the first period as Alfredsson scored his first as a Red Wing.
Alfredsson had passed the puck over to Henrik Zetterberg, who then tried to pass the puck to the right side. The puck went off Fedor Tyutin, however, Pavel Datsyuk was there to chip it over to the left and Alfredsson went high to beat Bobrovsky at 5:05.
"I though we had a real good start to the game tonight," said Alfredsson. "We came out with a lot of energy and some patience and it paid off with that quick goal. Nice to get the first home in front of the fans."
Skating on the power play in the second period, the Blue Jackets tied the game at 7:48 as Atkinson brought the puck from his own end up the middle and skated into the Red Wing zone before getting behind the defenders and bouncing a shot off the pad of Gustavsson before chipping in his own rebound.
The Red Wings, though, took the lead back 3 1/2 minutes later with a power- play goal of their own.
A Zetterberg shot from the right wing off a rebound shot was blocked in front, but the puck bounced around the middle and Bertuzzi slammed it home at 11:14 for a 2-1 lead.
Gustavsson turned away all 11 shots he faced in the third period as Detroit improved to 3-1-0 at home this season.
Detroit hits the road for a pair of games on Thursday and Saturday against
Colorado and Phoenix, respectively ... Columbus continues its three-game road
trip in Montreal on Thursday ... The Blue Jackets won four of five games
against the Red Wings last season ... Columbus was 1-for-3 on the power play,
while Detroit was 1-for-4.
Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia in September has altered the date of the Penn-Villanova football game.
Kyle Busch won Sunday's road course race in Sonoma, California, but he still has a long way to go to become eligible for a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
NFL players have a very short shelf life to make significant amounts of money so it's tough to fault anyone who has outperformed a contract when they go knocking on the door to ask for more.
Pete Mackanin will remain interim manager of the Philadelphia Phillies for the remainder of the season, the team announced Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly retained restricted free agent forward Kyle Singler with a five-year contract extension.
The Detroit Red Wings signed veteran forward Brad Richards a one-year contract on Wednesday.


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To the Editor, On behalf of the Berthoud Community Library District staff, I would like to thank the Friends of the Berthoud Community Library for all the financial support they give the Library. So far this year the group has given the Library $1845.00. This money funded the summer reading program for teens, supplemented our DVD budget, and paid for staff continuing education. The District's income from property tax went down by 10% in 2012, so the financial ... Full Story
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Poor who owe child support could lose federal benefits By Associated Press, Thousands of poor and disabled men stand to lose their only income next year because of a change in government policy that will allow states to seize every dollar of federal benefits from people who owe back child support.Previously, states could capture only 65 percent of benefits from people who opted to be paid by paper check. Advocates ... Full Story
The wealthy's rewards
The study that shows why Occupy Wall Street struck a nerve By Eugene Robinson Opinion writer The hard-right conservatives who dominate the Republican Party claim to despise the redistribution of wealth, but secretly they love it — as long as the process involves depriving the poor and middle class to benefit the rich, not the other way around. That is precisely what has been happening, as a jaw-dropping new report by the nonpartisan Congressional ... Full Story


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iPodResQ has launched a new flat-rate . The repair service includes a custom "iBox" that is sent to the customer's location in the continental U.S. via overnight courier to pickup the iPod. The company will receive the unit, install an LCD the same day, and return the iPod back to the customer overnight. iPodResQ said the LCDs are installed by Apple Certified Technicians. Pricing is as follows: 4G iPod - $145, iPod photo - $220, iPod mini - $130, 3G iPod - $130, 1G/2G iPod - $115.


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The Liberal leader said he would not support Stephen Harper as prime minister but was more equivocal about the NDP and the merits of minority governments
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The security perimeter for the Centre Block actually begins inside the building
On November 9, 1984, almost exactly 30 years ago, René Marc Jalbert received the Cross of Valour. It was bestowed in recognition of an eerily similar — but not quite identical — act of courage
Successful democracies find a way of protecting their politicians and ordinary citizens from known threats in a way that preserves the essential elements of an open society.
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The problem isn't the lack of online voting or disengaged youth. It's our lack of faith in Parliament to do its job responsibly
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