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1958 GMC Stepside Truck - Bow Tie'd JimmyWritten by on October 1, 2008 David Thompson's Incognito '58 GMC
To each their own, or in this case, to each do as they will with their pickups...even if that means masking its true identity to a degree. In the situation of David Thompson, doing his own thing resulted in a little frontal cosmetic surgery on his '58 GMC pickup. If you hadn't already noticed, gone are the quad headlights and the very utilitarian grille and bumper ensemble-all in favor of the simpler, smoother look of a '55-56 Chevy front group. Purist Jimmy fans may undoubtedly disagree with David's particular approach, but as we're sure most readers have learned by now, so what...it's not their truck! And because of that, we'll let David himself tell the tale of how his '58 came to be.
"I bought the truck back in 2004 as a completely gutted-out shell-no motor, trans, electrical, not even a rear differential, and very few of the original parts-for $800! (Might help explain the earlier front end a bit! -Ed.) I dragged it home, where it sat in my garage for the following year as I planned out my build. In June 2005, my son Robert and I started the project by tearing down what was there, which didn't take long since there wasn't much to begin with!
"After teardown, I took the cab to a local body shop for paint; the frame and a truckload of parts were sent out for powdercoating afterward. Now it was time to go shopping for parts. I used CLASSIC TRUCKS for almost all of what was needed, and over the next few months, the UPS truck began dropping off packages a few times a week-so much so that I got to know the driver by name!
"Once all the parts had arrived and the powdercoating finished, I started putting everything back together in the garage. (My wife was good about it, even though she had to park outside, while I used up our entire three-car garage!) First came the small-block 350 crate motor from Phoenix Engines; a TCI Street Fighter Turbo 350 transmission with a B&M converter from Summit Racing followed.
"About five months into the build, I went over to the body shop to check on my cab. Upon arriving, I saw that almost nothing had been done. The owner of shop informed me that he had just sold the business and would be retiring in two weeks. Needless to say, I was a bit upset, but nonetheless, he asked me: 'Do you have anyone in mind to take on your truck?' Obviously not, as I wasn't expecting him to retire before my truck was finished. He said: 'I know of someone who will take on the job.' So around the corner of his building we go, off toward the back to a small, one-man shop where I was introduced to Dave Lopez, owner of Dave's Custom Paint. I glanced around the shop, and all I saw were classic cars. After a short conversation, the project was his. In the long run, this day ended up turning out to be by far the best thing that had happened to my truck!
"Over the course of the next year, as the parts continued to show up and Dave finished up the cab (and forthcoming body panels), I could see everything coming together...I could see life finally returning to this old '58.
"April 2007 was the truck's maiden voyage. Wow, two years of busting my knuckles in the garage, and now I was driving her around the block. The smile on my face went from window to window as I cruised down the street!"
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SILVER SPRING, Md. (WUSA) --- "One of the richest places in the U.S., Montgomery County, has 47,000 children on free-and-reduced meal plan," said Jeremy Lichtenstein, founder of Kids in Need Distributors, a non-profit organization helping to feed children on the weekends in Montgomery County.
Kids in Need Distributors (KIND) started in 2012, when Lichtenstein learned children in his home county face regular bouts of hunger on the weekends, a time when they do not have subsidized meals from their schools.
"One of the things we found in speaking to our families, that many of our students on the weekends go hungry. They tell us about it Monday morning when they come in the school," said Luis San Sebastian, Acting Principal of Broad Acres Elementary School in Silver Spring.
"In terms of impact of food, the research is very clear; that if kids are well nourished, then they are going to be better able to learn and be focused in school," said San Sebastian.
"We are fortunate at Broad Acres. All of our students receive a free breakfast every morning. Then students, about 95 percent of our students do receive a free and reduced meal in terms of their lunch. So it's very impacted."
Lichtenstein says his non-profit organization currently feeds about 600 children in 13 Montgomery County public schools. Broad Acres Elementary School has 100 students receiving food from the all-volunteer organization.
One hundred percent of the donations go toward food at Kids In Need Distributors, according to Lichtenstein. Volunteers shop and send food to schools every six weeks, so children get nourished every weekend.
"We give them quite a bit of protein," said Lichtenstein. "We give them tuna fish, applesauce, raisins, things like that to help them get through the weekend."
At Broad Acres Elementary School, a group of volunteers and IMPACT Silver Spring package and then distribute the food directly to the children's households.
"This school really serves as kind of a nerve center or hub for what is happening in our community. And so we pick the food up here. We bring together a group of volunteer neighbors who then help us distribute the food to families in need," said Ronald Galvin, Executive Director of IMPACT Silver Spring.
San Sebastian describes Kids in Need Distributors as "a miracle to Broad Acres."
"It's been an incredible message to send to the community, in that, not only are they receiving food that they so desperately need, but the message that Jeremy is sent with KIND is that, they're important, that they have not been forgotten. And that's the message that I think is important," said San Sebastian.
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The Crate Debate Part 1 - The Pros and Cons of Crate Engine RacingWritten by on March 1, 2008 Whose Problem Is It Anyway?
Mention the word crate motor at any racetrack in any town around the country and you will get one of two opinions. Either they're the best thing since sliced bread or they will be the final nail in the coffin of short-track racing. In the motorsports world, crate engines are the topic, a political hot potato that is the equivalent of healthcare, Iraq and social security all rolled into one.
Cost SaviorBy now you know the much publicized story, crates, a.k.a. sealed motors, are designed to save racers and sanctions time and money. The racer buys the motor from a manufacturer (GM, Ford and Chrysler all make 'em), drops it into his/her car and goes racing. The big plus is that the racer could get a 400-plus horsepower motor for about $5,000. That's significantly cheaper than a typical built race engine. Savings that big on something as costly as a race engine could help jump start an industry that is by many accounts flat if not shrinking. An extra $10,000 in the budget? Any racer worth his/her weight in 110 octane would kill for that.
Now couple that with the added benefit that the engines are virtually bulletproof and you've created a whole new level, an economical level of our industry.
"The whole premise of the program was to keep it affordable to get the guys back who had to drop out because of economics and to offer the young guys an opportunity," says Bill Martens, GM's director for the crate motor program.
Racers have claimed running the crate motors for several years and changing only the valve-springs. That kind of durability benefits the racer big time. The crates save money, time and labor which is exactly what GM intended.
Sanctions and tracks would benefit too. A factory sealed engine means that it is theoretically impossible for racers or engine builders to modify the engine thanks to the factory specific sealing techniques which include special bolts. This means that tech inspections would be expedited due to the fact that the motors are sealed. All the inspector would have to do is look for the factory seals and "BAM" the motor is legal. In addition, since sealed motors all produce at or near the same horsepower, racers would be on a level playing field, at least from the engine side. On paper it looked like a win-win for the racers and track owners alike.
ProblemAs crate racing grew in popularity, it didn't take long for the more creative in our sport to get...well...more creative. These racers started thinking if they could get in and out of the engine, gain an extra 10 horsepower without the tech inspectors knowing, they'd be laughing all the way to victory lane.
They were right.
It started crudely at first with rumors floating around tracks in the early 2000s that you could buy cheater bolts on the internet. "I had heard that story forever," says longtime promoter and current Charlotte County (Fla.) Motorsports Park owner Bobby Diehl. "But (my opinion was) until somebody shows me those bolts, it's just B.S. Because nobody had shown me those bolts, I considered them (the engines) impregnable."
But gradually the rumors and hearsay turned into reality. Diehl remembers the encounter vividly. "It was in 2005, right before Christmas at Lakeland Speedway. A guy walked up and put the bolts in my hand and said 'here Merry Christmas.'" Now, Diehl had seen cheater bolts in the past, "The first ones I saw were rusty while the second ones were kind of shiny."
But his Christmas encounter was a different story altogether. "These had GM on it and it just so happened that this was the third week in a row that somebody put bolts in my hand that had the GM stamp on it that were brand new. At that point, I told my tech guys, 'it's over boys they've impregnated the impregnable.'"
With the arrival of the finely-crafted, highly-machined GM-stamped cheater bolt, the nature of sealed crate motor racing took a significant turn for the worse. Racers, hell-bent on winning at any cost, could now get into and out of a sealed motor and nobody would be any wiser.
Problem CompoundedThis problem is compounded by the fact that some tech inspectors both from independent tracks and for actual sanctions will rely on the seal bolts to say that an engine is legal, even when it is obviously not. Consider this, Racer A is running a cheated up crate that turns 7,500 rpm and makes 430 hp at the rear wheels. He goes out and spanks the competition week in and week out. At some point Racer B is going to want to go get that extra muscle as will Racer C. Those two Racers could easily spend upwards of $15K each for a new, legal (wink, wink) motor. While that's their decision to cheat and potentially risk getting caught, the other 20 guys they race against who play by the rules will be robbed at a chance of victory. And that's not fair.
How Big Is It? Cheating within the crate racing ranks is hard to pin down. What is easy to pin down is the wide array of things guys are doing to the engines. From simple valve spring swaps to exotic ported heads, it's being done. "Frankly the guys have gotten a lot more creative than we ever envisioned," admits Martens.
Nobody is really certain how many cheated crate motors are out there, but all admit they exist. "We're not blind or oblivious to the challenges," says Martens. "But GM cannot be the crate police. Once it leaves the factory its out of our control."
And that's the truth. Policing cheating isn't GM's responsibility, although they are working on some new inspection tools and methods for track owners. They are also offering workshops on how to tech a crate at the RPM Workshops. Ensuring that racers are following the rules falls squarely on the shoulders of the promoter and track owner. It's their problem and it always has been, regardless of whether or not the motors are sealed crates, specs or open.
"I have to chuckle, I think proportionally we have more of our 9:1 two-barrel motors trying to be cheated," says IMCA's Brett Root, whose Northern SportMod division gives the option of a GM sealed engine as well as an open motor. "We only caught a couple of guys replacing the valve springs in them (crate motors) so far."
While IMCA is just three years into the crate motors and offer it in only two divisions, there are a number of other sanctions that have been running the crates longer. Some take a relatively soft line against cheating while others take a hard stance banning not only racers but even engine builders.
Stan Lester's Fastrak Racing Series was one of the first series to use the crate motors exclusively and also has one of the toughest penalties out there. That coupled with a lot of hard work has allowed Fastrak to grow and flourish at a rapid rate over the last several years. Coming straight from the Fastrak rule book, the penalties for cheating a crate engine include:
1.Competitor will be barred for balance of season.
2. Loss of all points and any monies due.
3. Illegal parts will be confiscated and destroyed via FASTRAK sanctioning body.
4. Competitor will be fined $1,000.
5. Competitor cannot compete in any Fastrack event.
6. Competitor may return the following year if fine has been paid in full.
7. Second offense competitor will be barred for life.
8. Barred means car, competitor and car owner.
Lester has made the penalties for cheating a crate so stiff that racers are deterred from even trying. Lester's penalties are lightyears ahead of other sanctions whose penalties sound more like a slap on the wrist. Taken straight from a Midwestern track's rulebook: cheating inside the bolts will result in a $1,000 fine, loss of winnings for the night, and neither car or driver will be allowed to participate until fine has been paid in full.
The bottom line when it comes to cheating can be summed up by Bobby Diehl's pet saying, "It's their job to cheat and it's our job to catch them."
The DebateCheating aside, the core debate about the crate motors deals with how it will affect the industry long term. Those for the crate make the argument that crate racing offers a low-cost alternative that brings people back and gets new people into the sport.
"If it wasn't the right thing and didn't work, we wouldn't still be selling them today," continues Martens. "Time has proven the premise to be right on. Is it going to displace all forms of racing? Absolutely not, we never intended it to."
And why would they? Do not forget that General Motors manufacturers a whole slew of performance parts that are used by engine builders at all levels of racing.Those against crates argue that their very existence poses a threat to the foundation of the motorsports industry. Here's the fundamental theory behind that threat. Let's assume that 60 percent of the motorsports industry is made up of companies that relate to engines and engine building in some form. If crate motors can supplant the built motors at the local track level, that 60 percent goes away and a significant portion of the industry is controlled by a single entity.
"I don't think we need to lose any competition and make no bones about it, engine builders compete just as much as drivers do," says Scooter Brothers, Director of R&D and Part-Owner of Comp Cams. "Any time we lose that competition, I think we've lost some element of this whole thing we call the racing industry."
The thought of losing 60 percent of the industry should send shivers down everybody's spine and that's the anti-crate position. What effect will crate racing have on the industry?
It's a sticky issue and arguably the most significant issue to ever confront the industry. Next month in Part Two of this series, we are going to offer our answer to that question as well as our solution that will allow each side to achieve its goals while maintaining the common good for the industry. Stay tuned.
Getting BiggerIn the course of the research for this story, we got a scoop straight from General Motors' Bill Martens. This scoop was so new at press time that we couldn't get a picture until the PRI Show which was well after this issue went to print. However, the General is coming out with a third sealed engine in its crate motor line. It will deliver 525 horsepower in an extremely durable package that will retail south of $10,000. Check out www.gmperformanceparts.com for more information.


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The world's biggest physics experiment is due to kick off on September the 10th, when the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) switches on the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). Never being one to miss out on such exciting events, Plus has put together a short guide for beginners.
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Facebook is the online social network of choice at the moment, so who are we to buck the trend?
If you are a member of Facebook, you can now "become a fan" of Plus. Visit the Plus page on Facebook by clicking on this link. Here we will update the Facebook world of Plus news, views and events. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Chuck Gill caught the space bug as a child when watching Alan Shepherd launch into space. Since then he's worked as a US Air Force navigator, a satellite operator, and in the US intelligence service. These days he's busy reducing carbon emissions and preparing London for the 2012 Olympics. Plus went to see him to find out more about his career. This podcast accompanies the career interview from issue 48 of Plus.
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Peter Markowich is a mathematician who likes to take pictures. At first his two interest seemed completely separate to him, but then he realised that behind every picture there is a mathematical story to tell. Plus went to see him to find out more, and ended up with an introduction to partial differential equations. This podcast accompanies the article Universal pictures.
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The biggest physics experiment ever — the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) — is due to start on September the 10th. The LHC is a particle accelerator. It's a 27km underground tunnel located near Geneva at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN). Protons will be sent racing through the tunnel on collision course with each other, and scientists hope that the remains of these collisions will answer some of the biggest secrets of the Universe.
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Famous economist Adam Smith first used the phrase "the invisible hand" in 1759 and alluded to it- without mentioning it- in his landmark book, "The Wealth of Nations." Basically, it described the self-regulating behavior of markets. This is not a dissertation on classical economic theory or the writings of Adam Smith. Instead, this is about Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act which | Read More »


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Thanks for all the great things to do in Buckinghamshire with kids you keep sending in.
Now we have the easter and summer holidays fast approaching, we're trying to find the best days out and as many fun things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor playcentres and softplay for toddlers, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, aquariums, horse riding, castles, steam railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, karting tracks, snowdomes, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, activity centres, outdoor play at the best local parks, ten pin bowling alleys and all the other best family tourist attractions, that you can visit at the weekend.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. - Georgia Tech sophomore Vad Lee has been named the Atlantic Coast Conference Offensive Back of the Week, and Florida State freshman Jameis Winston earned his second ACC Rookie of the Week honor after their standout play at quarterback led their teams to wins on Saturday.
Lee threw a career-high four touchdown passes and rushed for another score to lead Georgia Tech to a 38-14 road win at Duke in its ACC opener. Lee led a Yellow Jacket offense that piled up 469 total yards. Winston completed his final 13 passes and finished 15-of-18 with a pair of touchdown throws in the Seminoles' 62-7 rout of Nevada.
Other honorees include Georgia Tech's Shaq Mason as ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week and Pitt's Tyler Boyd as ACC Receiver of the Week. Virginia Tech's James Gayle was named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week, while Maryland's Marcus Whitfield was named the ACC Linebacker of the Week and Terrapin cornerback Dexter McDougle earned ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors. Florida State kicker Roberto Aguayo was tabbed as the ACC Specialist of the Week.
OFFENSIVE BACK - Vad Lee, So., QB, Georgia Tech, 6-1, 215, Durham, N.C.
In his return to his hometown, Lee was responsible for all five touchdowns in Georgia Tech's 38-14 win at Duke. The sophomore passed for four touchdowns - the most by a Yellow Jacket since 2006 - and rushed for another. He rushed 22 times for 76 yards and completed 8-of-16 passes for 125 yards with one interception, helping the Yellow Jackets accumulate 469 yards of total offense.
OFFENSIVE LINEMAN - Shaq Mason, Georgia Tech, Jr., OG, 6-1, 305, Columbia, Tenn.
Mason paced an offensive line that allowed zero sacks and helped the Yellow Jackets churn out 344 rushing yards and 125 passing yards in Saturday's 38-14 ACC win over Duke. Mason, who had 16 knockdowns Saturday, leads the only offensive line in the nation that has not allowed a sack this season.
RECEIVER -Tyler Boyd, Pitt, Fr., WR, 6-2, 185, Clairton, Pa.
Boyd fit a season's worth of highlights into just his second collegiate game with 134 receiving yards on six catches (22.3 yards per catch average) and a touchdown in Saturday's 49-27 win over New Mexico. He also rushed for a 33-yard touchdown. With Pitt down to its last play of the first half, Boyd hauled in a desperation pass to the back of the end zone by jumping over a defender and getting one foot down for a 34-yard touchdown and 35-6 lead. Boyd currently ranks third in the ACC and 16th nationally with an average of 173 all-purpose yards per game.
DEFENSIVE LINEMAN -James Gayle, Virginia Tech, Sr., DE, 6-4, 269, Hampton, Va.
Gayle had a heavy hand in limiting the high-powered East Carolina offense, recording three tackles (2.5 of which were for loss and two of which were sacks) and two quarterback hurries as the Hokies beat the Pirates 15-10. Gayle's final sack was a big one as he stripped ECU quarterback Shane Carden to force a safety and essentially ice the game.
LINEBACKER - Marcus Whitfield, Maryland, Sr., LB, 6-3, 240, Germantown, Md.
Whitfield had a career-best three sacks as part of a six-sack day by the Terrapin defense in Saturday night's 32-21 win at Connecticut. His final sack forced a safety as UConn quarterback Chandler Whitmer try to avoid pressure and was hit with intentional grounding. He is the first Terrapin to record three or more sacks in a game since Shawne Merriman tallied three against North Carolina on Nov. 2, 2002.
DEFENSIVE BACK - Dexter McDougle, Maryland, Sr., CB, 5-11, 195, Falmouth, Va.
McDougle had a career-high two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown on Saturday to key a 32-21 road win at Connecticut. His touchdown return was 49 yards. McDougle also led the team with seven solo tackles. McDougle is the first Terrapin to return an interception for a touchdown since A.J. Hendy did it against NC State on Nov. 26, 2011.
SPECIALIST - Roberto Aguayo, Florida State, Fr., PK, 6-1, 208, Mascotte, Fla.
The heir to NCAA and ACC all-time scoring leader Dustin Hopkins, Aguayo remained perfect on the season on both field goals and PATs. He converted field goal of attempts from 23 and 33 yards in the win over Nevada and is now 4-of-4 on the season. Aguayo capped his career-best 14-point performance by converting all eight of his PAT attempts and is 13-of-13 on the season. He is the first FSU kicker to convert his first 17 combined kick attempts since Derek Schmidt (1984), who set the record with 29 consecutive made kicks to start his career.
ROOKIE - Jameis Winston, Florida State, Fr., QB, 6-4, 225, Hueytown, Ala.
Winston completed his final 13 pass attempts of the day after a first-half interception to finish 15-of-18 for 214 yards, with two touchdown throws in Florida State's 62-7 win over Nevada. Winston led the Seminoles to 45 unanswered points from 3:21 left in the first half until 58 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Winston led a streak of six consecutive touchdown drives, which included his two touchdown throws and was capped by his 10-yard scoring run with 4:41 left in the third quarter for a 45-7 lead.
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WASHINGTON, DC (WUSA 9)--The FDA is being urged by the Center for Science in the Public Interest to determine safer limits on high fructose corn syrup and other sugars in soft drinks.
CSPI filed a 54 page regulatory petition today, which detailed,"substantial scientific evidence that added sugars, especially in drinks, causes weight gain, obesity, and chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease and gout."
The consumer advocacy organization points out that a typical 20-ounce bottle of soda containing about 16 teaspoons of sugars from high-fructose corn syrup, that's twice the daily limit recommended by the American Heart Association.
Walter Willett, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health says, "The evidence is so strong that it is essential the FDA uses it's authority." Willet and his colleagues, who also signed the petition, have completed their own studies illustrating a connection between these sugary drinks and major health problems, such as diabetes and obesity.
However, the nonprofit Center for Consumer Freedom, is adamant that this complaint is not only "absurdly misguided" but also discounts other major research, such as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, which published a recent study that finds Americans have actually cut down on their sugar intake. And further research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has predicted that obesity is actually leveling out.
Justin Wilson, the Center for Consumer Freedom's Senior Research Analyst says, "We think consumers should be able to choose for themselves. We're losing track of what personal responsibility means." The overstepping of consumer boundaries is a primary concern for CCF.
While high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose and other sugars have been "generally recognized as safe" by the FDA, CSPI argues that this new scientific evidence should push the FDA to act.
But whether or not this "new scientific evidence" is legitimate is debatable, according to Wilson. "Comparing sugar to anthrax is like comparing a credible scientist to the Center for Science in the Public Interest," he said.
This is not the first time CSPI has fought for major changes in soda consumption. In 2006, the organization threatened to sue soft-drink companies for their misleading advertisements, forcing soft-drink companies to remove high-calorie soft drinks from schools.


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The fast, flexible, and affordable center of your computer music setup.
The 16-channel TASCAM US-1641 MIDI-enabled interface is one of your best choices for getting audio into your computer properly. Equipped with USB 2.0 and enough I/O to record your entire band, the US-1641 audio interface is always ready when you lay down some tracks. Use it to capture live performances, like the fruit of your church choir's hard work. 16 inputs plus and 4 outputs offer enough channels to give every instrument and voice a chance to shine. TASCAM even includes Cubase LE Version 5 with the US-1641 for enough state-of-the art recording power to get the mix just right.
Small enough to fit in a single rack space, the TASCAM US-1641 interface is ideal for both studio and portable computer recording. Since the mic and line inputs are on the front panel, there's no need for crawling behind a rack to get going. The rear panel is armed with 4 balanced line inputs for interfacing with synths, effects, mic preamps, or anything with a line level out. With the TASCAM US-1641 you also get up to 96kHz/24-bit audio resolution without having to lower the input/output count. The US-1641 interface's zero-latency monitoring prevents distracting delays for your performers during recording.
Naturally, the TASCAM US-1641 is ASIO, GSIF2, and CoreAudio compatible for use with Logic Pro, Digital Performer, Cubase, SONAR, Nuendo, Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack, Vegas, Live, GigaStudio, and most other audio recording software.
- 16 inputs and 4 outputs
- 8 mic/line inputs with phantom power on front panel
- Lets you record 10 simultaneous inputs
- Two 1/4" balanced line/instrument inputs on front
- 4 balanced line inputs on rear panel
- Stereo S/PDIF digital I/O
- 16-channel MIDI I/O
- Separate monitor and headphone level controls
- Zero-latency hardware monitoring
- USB 2.0 interface
- Up to 96kHz/24-bit resolution without lowering input/output count
- Includes Steinberg Cubase LE5
- Built-in power supply with an IEC connector
US-1641 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Computer Interface
- Dimensions: 21.75"L x 15.8"W x 5.7"H
Weight: 11.5
Supports Windows XP, Windows Vista 32, or Mac OSX 10.4 & higher
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Good value, good sound, possible USB pitfalls
I've had the US1641 for a couple of months and want to point out to a possible disadvantage related to the fact that it connects via USB. I'm using a basic setup (Dell laptop...Read complete review
I've had the US1641 for a couple of months and want to point out to a possible disadvantage related to the fact that it connects via USB. I'm using a basic setup (Dell laptop using Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz with 2 GB RAM, Shure SM81 mics, and have recorded up to 6 inputs concurrently). The sound quality is very good, without noticeable noise. I had no dropouts until I tried to record onto an external USB harddrive (I was previously recording onto the laptop's internal drive). While I'm not a computer expert, perhaps the issue is that both the US1641 and the harddrive are sharing the USB "bandwidth". From what I've read on-line, unlike FireWire where each port has its own 400 mbps transfer rate, all USB ports in a computer share a total of 480 mbps. If this is the case, when I began to record onto an external drive, perhaps the recording process overtasked the USB bandwidth (due to 1. concurrent playback from the external drive of previously recorded tracks, 2. recording onto the external drive of the current tracks, and 3. live sound processing by the US1641). Oppositely, when previously I had recorded onto the laptop's internal drive, the USB bandwidth was being used only for the sound processing by the US1641. Well, again I'm no computer expert and perhaps am totally wrong about this. In principle, if the USB bandwidth is indeed the culprit, other users who do want to multitask their USB connections may be better served buying the PreSonus unit which connects by FireWire. That said, the advantage of the US1641 is that as a stand-alone unit it has a greater number of lines in versus the PreSonus (14 analog + 2 digital, versus 8 analog + 2 digital), and those looking to record a live band usually need more than 8 analog lines. For those looking for maximal flexibility, you can purchase multiple PreSonus or MOTU units and daisy-chain them.
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Getting right to the point, my unit was defective right from the start. What do I mean by "defective"?...either the USB cord was defective or the unit itself was...Read complete review
Getting right to the point, my unit was defective right from the start. What do I mean by "defective"?...either the USB cord was defective or the unit itself was defective because the interface was showing up as not being connected by my computer. FYI...I had ALL the updated drivers and software loaded properly and all connections were in place. Fortunately this sites return policy allowed me to return the unit without hassles. I'd also like to mention that the Steinberg recording software is a nightmare to try and understand! Reading the user's manual is painful to say the least and the software itself is exceedingly complex...then again, I'm new to home recording using a computer based software. I researched an audio interface, I saw many mixed reviews for the Tascam 1641. It seems this unit either works or it doesn't and from the other reviews it sounds as if Tascam's customer service leaves a lot to be desired...I'd advise anyone considering this unit to choose carefully. By the way, I bought the M-Audio Fasttrack Ultra 8 along with Sonar 7 recording software as a replacement. I'm still getting things set up but so far so good. I'll write a review on those items at a later date. I'm just starting out setting up a home studio, so I hope my input helps anyone who is doing the same...Todd in Michigan.
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I have owned a Tascam US-1641 for about 2 years now and it is absolutely amazing for the home studio. I have recorded a few full albums with it so far and it has been great. I have recorded up to 12 tracks at a time with Zero latency & a very clear sound. Comparable to the Firepod & a great substitution if you don't have firewire!
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This would have been an awesome set-up for me if the unit didn't malfunction. Worked good for about 6 or 8 months, then I started noticing a 20-30% load on my CPU with nothing running. It got much worse when I tried to mix in a DAW. While it still worked for tracking, I could not mix with it because the CPU load was too great. Turned out to be a defective unit. Thanks to MF for their extended warranty. Too bad about the unit. It had some decent pres and good features for the money. I decided not to get another one as Tascam products are iffy.
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This interface is sick!!! A million times better quality than 16bit. I had alittle trouble setting it up tho, so heres a quick walkthrough for windows 7 64-bit. Since the installation disc isnt for a 64-bit os you have to download it off the website. It should put an icon on your desktop. click on it, then go down and click on the 'setup' file. This will install the driver. make sure you get the firmware off the website too! This may be kinda obvious but it took me alittle while to figure out. Anyways, great product!
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I've had this unit for probably 6 months and I've recorded several projects with it. I should say I got it for $300, and I think it's still worth the money at $400. Many people who have latency issues are monitoring through software instead of through the unit, but all I know for sure is that there is no latency with my setup. I like the pres just fine...the only thing I don't adore about it is the plastic knobs, but none of them have broken. I had a firestudio before this, and the thing dropped out all the time. I have not experienced a single dropout in 6 months of daily use.
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I've had this interface for about 2 months, and haven't ran into a single issue yet. I think really, there aren't too many "bad" audio interfaces out there, you just have to know how to use a computer properly.For those interested, I'm running a pretty cheap laptop, single core 2.20 Ghz CPU, 2 gigs of memory, and running 64 bit of windows 7, and I'm using Reaper as my DAW. I installed it fine, and I use AISO4ALL as my driver for recording.I've noticed though, this thing has some fairly poor drivers written for it though, because my CPU usage is very high when its plugged in and I'm using it for listening to music through my monitors, but my computer is also pretty crappy so that might have something to do with it.The preamps are usable, which is good for an interface of this price considering the amount of inputs. The instrument inputs do what they're supposed to do fine. I've recorded several projects with it, up to 9 tracks at a time, with no problem.For the price vs the number of inputs you get, this is a great unit.
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picked this up to record band practices in our practice space. I needed more than 8 inputs and didn't want to have to schlep around a mixer. this is really about the only thing in its class, with the 8 mic inputs (18 total if you take advantage of the s/pdiff in and line inputs). it's about the perfect portable recording rig.in terms of sonics, i was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the mic preamps. neutral but not sterile, they get the job done without being a weak link--but at the same time they're not exactly full of stunning character. i didn't care of the sound of them overdriven, either. the phantom power grouping shouldn't matter if you're using dynamic mics, as phantom power typically doesn't affect dynamic mics. ribbons are, of course, a different case. very easy to get it up and running--as others indicate, don't bother with the included drivers, go get the ones from the website. in all, i'm very happy i bought this.
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I went from an M-Audio Delta interface to the US-1641 and what a world of difference. This this is so much more lush and smooth. The proof is in the end result....fantastic!!!!
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You're definitely not going to find another interface with as many decent channels as this for the price. I've used this interface for multiple independent music recordings. The clarity is good and it's pretty sturdy, even despite the plastic knobs.The Bad:You're probably going to want to immediately throw away the driver disc and download the appropriate ones from Tascam's website. Also the phantom power is a continual annoyance for me, although I've learned to deal with it. For recording with a variety of different microphone types, the phantom power is grouped 1-4 and 5-8, and not available onboard for other channels. If you're recording, for example, one guitar and drumset at once and only 2 of those mics are condensers, you're going to have to either waste two channels on the front and be limited to 8 total or buy a separate preamp or two for the line inputs in the back.Overall:I would definitely suggest this interface to anyone, although I would advise them to consider their specific overall needs first. At the beginning, there were some pops and dropouts, but after some running time they're definitely gone. It's a great first interface to own and will accommodate you until you can drop a serious amount of money into a more professional recording rig.
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I like the mike pres and the overall product but the XP drivers have given me nothing but grief. They work but, when arming multiple tracks latency becomes an issue. To record all 14 analog ins, I needed to use the highest latency setting and drop to 16 bit. This has been the case with all Xp machines. I haven tried windows 7 yet. Having said that, I can also say that I has worked wonderfully under Mac OS 10.5 leopard. I have a Mac book Core Duo machine using boot camp that I mostly use it with. When I boot Mac OS it works just like I want. Under XP....Not so much.
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I actually got the tascam us-1800. exact same thing, just supports windows 7 and comes with cubase le 5 instead of le 4. and it has a small external power brick instead of it being in the unit itself. best mixer ive owned so far. so much versatility. great quality sound. works great with cubase le 5. ive had no latency problems with it going through usb. i think the best feature is that you can play back the recording through the mixer. i only have one set of good speakers and it was a pain switching between the computer and my old mixer to listen. overall GREAT MIXER. i would recommend to ANYONE. if your looking for excellent sound quality on a cheap budget. this is the mixer to get. for sure!
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|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
"Expiration Date" By Matt Wilcox
Turn back time about 225 years; scarcely more than a decade removed from the Yorktown victory, the infant United States of America forges a document to clad our liberties in high carbon steel. The words "We the People," emblazoned in elegant, flowing script, would come to be an internationally known insignia of liberty and equality.
Jump to more recent times; as the technoid era begins to close its iron grip on the world, new complications arise and traditional thinking is questioned. Despite the constant change we are experiencing, can we really deduce that the Constitution has expired?
It is an interesting proposition; to question if age has depreciated the validity of our country's founding manuscript, but how obscene it sounds to interrogate about the Constitution's, well, constitutionality.
Think of it this way: What would Thomas Jefferson, who owned slaves himself, think of Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream? In a time where amputees' "sedatives" were four strong men holding down their limbs, what would the populous have to say about taxation on those who do not buy health insurance?
It's hard to say; what isn't difficult to understand is that the amendments were necessary for the Constitution's survival. It wasn't as if the Constitution was written poorly or the framers overlooked certain issues; it was simply a different time. The amendments were perpetuated in order for the Constitution to evolve proportionately with the people it protected and retain its relevancy as new technologies and discoveries pressed the nation forward.
An elderly man in his rocking chair would simply lean back and say, "Times have changed, son."
That's not to say the amendments have made a Constitution which is devoid of flaws; it isn't, and was never going to be. At that time, a gun's firing rate was determined by how fast your soldier could ram the ball and powder down his musket barrel. With modern weapons, however, even a novice marksman can squeeze the trigger and send in excess of 1,000 rounds downrange per minute.
It's difficult to say if the framers would think the gun laws which are being debated in the present day to be a violation of the Second Amendment. But one could also question the validity of new laws in and of themselves; the laws are meant to keep high-performance weaponry out of the hands of criminals, but criminals, by nature, don't obey the law.
The Columbine massacre happened when the Federal Assault Weapons Ban was in effect. It finally expired in 2004, but if it had worked the way it was promised, we should've seen a significant drop in gun violence during the years it was active.
This sparked much controversy as to what exactly was encompassed in the Second Amendment. We may never find the perfect balance between preventing lethal crimes without compromising our right to bear arms, but this doesn't invalidate the Constitution.
When the Constitution was written we had only just won our freedom from British rule. People will heatedly debate the validity of that document for years to come, but my stance will remain the same: If the Constitution were irrelevant, would we still even be a nation?
If history has shown us anything, it's that nothing lasts forever. The modern age has brought about new issues, and it's easy to become jumbled and caught up in politics and protocols. In previous years, it seems, people thought simpler and with a bold clarity which has been lost. We chose to go to the moon in that decade and do the other things not because they are easy, but because they are hard.
We had a dream that one day our children would not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. A man once said, "The power under the Constitution will always be in the people." His name was George Washington; you may have heard of him.
The most important driving force of our nation is not Congress, it's not he House of Representatives, and it's not the president. It's the Constitution. If that is irrelevant, is our country as well?
By Savanna Krueger
Long ago, when our United States Constitution was written and completed, it was said to be "the greatest single effort of national deliberation that the world has ever seen."
Well, at least that is how America's second president and first vice president, John Adams, labeled it.
Way back, in 1780, the well-known Massachusetts Constitution, written by Adams himself, secured the state's government most meticulously on his political views and personal beliefs.
That specific constitution was the very first to be written by a special committee and then commissioned by the people. Along with John Adams' opinions and the outcome of the first state constitution, the citizens believed that the formation of a national constitution was an important move forward. But, it did not matter what they believed; obviously it was up to the government to decide and take action.
The history-changing Constitutional Convention was held secretly. The reason it was held in confidence was so that the committee members could speak their minds as freely as needed without public pressure. They also knew, deep down inside, that the states would not support the decisions that they were going to make for the country.
Now, if you think about it, the initial Constitutional Convention I am speaking of was far too long ago for anyone to have been there. It was all the way back in 1787.
To be more specific, it was Sept. 17. Plenty of citizens, yet today, recall that year and day to be one of the most significant and permanent changes in recorded history.
With that in mind, have you ever thought about how the United States Constitution applies to our present day and time? Or, why we never had another Convention? I know I sure have, along with the United States government, which is proposing whether a new Constitutional Convention to update our laws would be a positive action.
My political view of a new Convention or Constitution is that there is no need of it.
I feel as long as we have the right to amend the Constitution, it stays current with our needs and rights. The amendments have made it so that our laws and rights remain up-to-date and stay relevant to the changing needs of the people it protects.
One of the major amendments to the original Constitution was the 13th Amendment. This clause was declared on Dec. 6, 1865 and it states that slavery was abolished as a legal institution. Another amendment I believe changed us as a country is the 19th Amendment, which gives women the right to vote and speak about what they believe. Truthfully, these are not the only amendments that are important to our Constitution; they are all crucial as a whole document.
It there was no Constitution, there would be no government as we know it. We would be missing out on the order and justice that protects each and every one of us. We have rights that our religion, race, age and sex do not matter, nor how much money we make. Without our current government, the person or group with the most money would probably be in control of our nation.
Women and African Americans are undoubtedly treated better now than they were 200 years ago. This goes along with the goal that states "all men are created equal," according to the Declaration of Independence.
All of these facts have certainly made our United States Constitution just the way it should be. It is organized and simply states our rights to freedom and protection.
So, as you can see, there are many reasons why I believe the Constitution is still relevant today. Although some people deny that our laws are still valid, I am proud to stand up for what I believe. How could this document that has allowed our country to grow and thrive over the years be irrelevant?
The laws and ideas are not outdated because of the amendments written in and ultimately voted on by representatives of our great country.
We must protect ourselves by standing on the United States Constitution, which is the foundation of this country.
Stand strong with me and this nation for our generation and those after us and support our Constitution and all that it stands for. God bless our America.
By Erin Vieselmeyer
From the American Flag to the Stature of Liberty to the United States Constitution, Americans can witness the many symbols that represent the success of our nation.
Each symbol remains as an object of reverence and an object of admiration for nearly all Americans. The United States Constitution still stands as one of the most respected and influential documents created by our Founding Fathers. Although it has been changed and amended, the basis of every right still resides.
Two hundred years ago, the government needed a set of principles to guide our nation, and even today our government would not work without the Constitution.
The Constitution was created and amended to fit the ever-changing ways of our society. The United States Constitution sets us as a nation apart from the rest of the world and allows every citizen his or her own rights.
There is no government that can function without the discipline of constitutional rules laid out as principles to follow.
"A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral."
Is the Constitution still relevant?
Many may say yes, it still plays a big part in our government's decisions; others may say it is only the foundation of America and has been forgotten. Who would have thought this simple piece of paper would lead the greatest nation in the world?
The Constitution is a pile of rocks; each piece of the Constitution represents a rock in this pile, that together form one of the greatest historical documents of our time.
In this document we find the freedom of speech, democracy, and the most honorable service given to our military force.
The freedom of speech is one of the most significant rights and rocks given to the American people. Martin Luther King Jr. found uses for the freedom of speech to promote the ideas of inequality he saw in our country, which he showed in his "I Have a Dream" speech.
This speech was powerful, impactful and led to the civil rights movement. The key message through his speech was every person is created equal and should have the basic set of rights and freedoms. He argued powerfully and passionately on an issue that was not popular at this time.
He was one of the many Americans who found the importance of the meaning of the words written in the Constitution.
Democracy is a rock of freedom. It allows citizens to elect their leaders, to change their leaders, to vote for new leaders—elections that are free and fair.
Each of these rights is found within the Constitution. The 2012 election between Governor Romney and President Obama is an example of free and fair choice to campaign, and the people are given a free and fair choice to elect whomever they feel is the most capable.
Each right is an important piece in building the foundation we call our United States Constitution. Democracy in itself and of itself gives Americans their liberty and equality. These privileges are basic requirements for a good society.
The rock in the pile that represents our military embodies the true greatness of our Constitution. There is honor in serving our great country and defending the principles on which it is built.
The Founding Fathers knew this to be true and encouraged it. They knew an organized military could respond to both domestic and foreign threats.
Mackenzie Eaglen said, "The experience of the Founders convinced them that no peace was so secure that it could be relied upon with assurance, and no nation was so safe that it did not need to maintain sound and reliable defenses."
The Founding Fathers understood how important the great purpose in view was liberty of the people under the protection of effective military and government.
Our nation continues to be built around the basic ideas of the Constitution, our rock pile. A fair form of government where there is equality through freedom of speech, democracy and the honor in serving in the military. Each rock builds this pile to paint a picture in our heads, making it the greatest masterpiece ever created by any group of men seeking truth, justice and an American way of life.
By Logan Tharp
As we are all aware, the Constitution of the United States was written following the American Revolution in the late 1700s. The Constitution is what we as the people thrive on. The rights of the individual and the duties and responsibilities of the federal government are enforced in its contents.
This document defines the relationship between the individual citizen and their government. The Bill of Rights provides all citizens with the liberties we hold so dear. The powers that the government can exercise for and against its citizens are determined by our Constitution.
Since the Constitution was written, more than 200 years have passed. This passage of time has witnessed numerous changes in our society, culture and political philosophies.
We have evolved from primarily an agricultural economy to a nation of large industrial centers surrounded by massive urban areas. Man has walked on the moon, and technology has seen the computer and Internet become factors in the average person's life.
Each generation has grown farther from the generations before.
Others maintain a belief that the Constitution is absolute in its contents and that the rights and powers put forth in it transcend the passage of time. They feel that the document is sacred and any attempt to change it is actually an attempt to fundamentally change that which has kept our country great for all this time.
In their minds, the Founding Fathers never intended the Constitution to be changed. They disagree with the people who believe that the Constitution should be changed and others in government who seek to change this great document for the people.
To me, the Constitution is like a contract. It is an agreement between the government and the citizens of this country. The question is, is it appropriate for either party in a contract to attempt to change the terms of that contract? Should one side or the other find that the contract is not adequate for their needs, can it simply be rewritten?
I believe that the Constitution is relevant. The Founding Fathers made room for changes as time went on. There is no need for the Constitution to be rewritten when the necessary steps were taken to prepare the Constitution for future issues. When I say the Constitution was prepared, I mean that room for changes were made.
There are many examples to demonstrate what I mean. Women were not allowed to vote at first, but an amendment was made which allowed women to have the same rights as men. There was also a time in American history where alcohol was banned. The sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol were not allowed. The government then realized that this was causing more crime and violence than they had expected and they then overturned that amendment.
These all came out after society had changed, and changes needed to be made to adapt to the current era.
The more I think about the Constitution, the more I think about a contract. A contract has certain terms and agreements that parties must follow, and changes can be made to it if the parties agree, just like the Constitution. If the government and the people it affects agree on the terms of it and think that it will better our nation, then we should go ahead and make the Constitution adapt to the current era.
The Constitution is not just an old document signed in ink by a bunch of men; it is signed by blood. Soldiers shed their blood to defend this document and make sure that this document protected the citizens of this country.
Therefore, I believe it is like an estate that is passed from generation to generation. It is our legacy. As a result of this sacrifice, the Constitution is and will always be relevant.
It is incumbent upon each generation to live up to the lofty values put forth by the Founding Fathers. They were wise enough to provide the wisdom that is the Constitution to sustain our country.
Let us be wise enough to use this document as they intended, to utilize the tools they provided to shape this document as time passes and to understand the meaning that it contains.
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COLUMBIA, SC (WLTX)--Here is a listing of some of the Thanksgiving dinners, open to anyone at no charge.
Greater St. Luke Baptist Church--They will have a free Thanksgiving dinner for the homeless and others in need on tuesday. Dinner is at noon at the church's development center, 5213 Farrow Road. For more information you can call (803) 754-6000.
Triumphant Praises Church International--Free Thanksgiving dinner on tuesday from noon-3pm at 6212 Shakespeare Road. For more information you can call (803) 754-5300.
Pinewood Baptist Church--Free Thanksgiving dinner will be served on tuesday from 6pm-7pm in the church fellowship hall. Church is located at 10 E. Fulton Street in Pinewood, SC. For more information please call (803) 452-5373.
Stedfast Christian Center--They will have a free Thanksgiving dinner at the church at 5200 Fairfield Road. Rev. Sam Goodwin is inviting anyone who would like some hot food and fellowship to join them. For more information you can call (803) 786-9129
The 22nd annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner--hosted by St. Peter's Catholic church and First Baptist church of Columbia. The dinner will be on thursday, 11a.m. -1p.m. at the Carolina Coliseum.


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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The divide between golf's two biggest names just keeps growing.
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Then there's Tiger Woods, spraying shots all over Valhalla and now most concerned with making it to the weekend.
Clearly, they are two players heading in very opposite directions.
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Woods can't get anything going.
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He faced a daunting nine-shot deficit heading to the second round. Lee Westwood, Ryan Palmer and Kevin Chappell all shot 65 on a day when plenty of players went low, taking advantage of a course that was soft and gentle.
Coming off wins at the British Open and at Firestone, McIlroy likely would've had the lead all to himself if not for his second shot on the par-5 10th hole. He hooked it over a fence and out-of-bounds, leading to a 7. Still shaken, he made a three-putt bogey on the next hole. Then, just like that, he bounced back with four straight birdies to get right back into the mix.
"Whenever you are confident and you have some momentum on your side, it's easier to do what I did," he said.
It was his 11th straight round under par, and his third straight round of 66.
Westwood followed up a season-best 63 in the final round at Firestone by matching his best score in a major championship. He made nine birdies, helping offset a double bogey of his own.
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I think it looks pretty good.
Here is the hideout of Balabar Smenk, where the PCs will track him down.
This is a WIP of the map I intend to use in MapTool this saturday.
I am in a hurry, so I won't go too far in the details, but I would like to have some advices.
I plan to make some special objects for the secret doors/passages.
Advices welcome...
I think it looks pretty good.
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Very nice map with lots of great detail. I like all the weapons.
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Smenk!?! I *hate* that guy. We should have offed him in Diamond Lake when we had the chance. Him and his very scary topiaries too.
Map looks great. No crits.
Is the name recycled or is this a part of Age of Worms that got edited out by my DM?
Scary topiaries? Did someone say Zork?
This is looking really great. My only crit/comment is that I keep having to tell my eyes that the sewers curve down, rather than up. Not sure how you'd fix or if my eyes are just buggy from catching up with a couple hundred posts
Here are the final versions (now I have to make tokens, stats for thugs, etc...).
Smenk IS the badie from diamond Lake.
He managed to escape justice and hide in Greyhawk City.
The PCs tracked him, asked here and there, eventually a captured thief gave the location of the hideout...
Time for revenge!
[But Smenk know they are comming and waits for them with hired thugs]
I get caught in map making a went farther than I though.
Gawd. You just had to include a picture of the bugger too, didn't you? We used to say he should talk like that guy on Bugs Bunny, "Wheah's moi Hasenpfeffah!?" I hope your PCs roast him. We never got another chance at him for some reason.
That's a really nice map and I wish I had discovered it before the session where I needed a hidden lair in a sewer (doh).


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Thanks to its win over Swansboro and a little help from rival East Duplin, South Lenoir�s boys basketball team currently claims control of the East Central 2A Conference.
Ishmael Baldwin scored 20 points and freshman Jonte Midgette added 12 as the Blue Devils defeated the Pirates 57-45 on the road on Friday.
Jaquan Wooten added 11 points and 16 rebounds and Baldwin added 13 boards as South Lenoir (9-4, 5-0) ended the game on a 15-6 run to hold off the Pirates (5-10, 0-5).
South Lenoir outrebounded Swansboro 47-31.
Thanks to East Duplin�s surprise 50-49 defeat of Clinton � which South Lenoir was tied with going into Friday�s action � the Blue Devils now have first place all to themselves.
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Demeyia Adams had 16 points and 12 rebounds and hit 8 of 11 free throws to lead the Blue Devils (10-3, 4-1) Marquia Suddeth added 10 points and eight rebounds and Hailey West scored nine points.
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it is possible to do serial transmission entirely in "polled mode". This is where you enable the IRQs on Pokey but disable them from the CPU side.
Then just sit in a wait loop and manually reset/set the enable bits in IRQEN as each byte goes in or out. Some fast-loader systems use this since very high bitrates can be too quick for the overhead of IRQ routines.
You might prefer to use polled mode during development, it might be easier to debug.
Ok, I've starting to tackle the SIO late this afternoon. I figured I would do a simple DriveWire printer driver. Easy enough. I've got sloopy's SIO adapter plugged in and the USB port selected on my Mac.
Early in VTIO initialization I do this:
lda #$03
sta SKCTL
In my printer driver, I am initializing the baud rate to 38,400bps (note I'm not sure if I need to byte swap this or not)
* initialize POKEY to ~38.4K
ldd #$1000
* exg a,b
std AUDF3
In my printer driver's write routine I'm masking interrupts, loading the shadow register (which has the two high bits set by VTIO for keyboard and break). I am setting the "serial output done" interrupt bit, then writing the character in A to the SEROUT.
I'm then looping, reading the IRQ status until the "serial output done" interrupt status bit is cleared (meaning the interrupt has fired), then rewriting the shadow register to the real register to clear that interrupt.
pshs cc
orcc #IntMasks
ldb D.IRQENSHDW
orb #%00001000
stb IRQEN
sta SEROUT
ldb IRQST
bitb #%00001000
bne loop@
ldb D.IRQENSHDW
stb IRQEN
puls cc,pc
The end result: no characters show up on my terminal window and the keyboard is dead after this. I cannot type anything.
Any ideas?
Edited by boisy, Fri Feb 24, 2012 3:48 PM.