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Astoria, Queens is probably best known as the ethnic food mecca of New York City, but eating is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the cultural richness of this vibrant neighborhood. Few neighborhoods garner as much pride from their residents as Astoria.
Stroll down almost any east-west avenue in the community and you'll find a thriving family owned restaurant from every country imaginable.learn more about this neighborhood
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I normally weat a large long sleeve shirt. Do the Ocean Quest shirts rin true to size or should I order a larger size? If yes, how many sizes up? Thank you, Tom
Hello Thomas, yes this shirt runs true to size. So if you want a snug fit order the correct size. If you want it to be baggie on you then order one size up. If you would like to place an order or have any other questions please feel free to give us a call at 1.800.347.2822.
The size chart indicated a MDL size but that is not a listed size when ordering. Do I get a Large instead?
Hello, MLG in size , which should I choose , to import into Colombia ? thank you very much .
I am female, 54, 125 lbs,34 inch chest. Is this a mens rash guard or would I fit in an xs. I will use it for protection diving and snorkeling and am looking for a snug fit as I am sensitive to coral polyps, ect.
I am the coldest person in the world, as in even my body temperature runs low. I swim laps indoors in a pool that is about 85-86 degrees F and I wear a 3 mm shorty wetsuit. The wetsuit helps tremendously in keeping me warm as opposed to just my bathing suit, but Im still cold a lot of the time. Would layering this shirt under my shorty help? It seems that it would, and I dont want anything too bulky or restrictive on my arm strokes. Thanks everyone!
Hello Jane, this shirt is only made of a 6oz material this will not give your any type of warmth. If you are looking for something that will give you some warmth than take a look at this shirt: http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-60/211116/LavaCore-by-Oceanic-Elite-Long-Sleeve-Trilaminate-Merino-Shirt.html.
How come the add says $19.99 but when I go to the link to pick size and add to cart it is $10 more?? $29.99
Also it says free standard shipping and I was charged $7.45??
Hi Dean, Below is a link to how free shipping works. http://www.scuba.com/resources/freeshipping.aspx

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Day 3 of the 2010 Car Craft Summer NationalsWritten on July 18, 2010
Another year, another taste of automotive heaven. The 2010 Car Craft Summer Nationals presented by GM Performance Division came to close Sunday but not before we lit up some rubber, redlined some engines, crowned a new Real Street Eliminator champ and checked out some gals in bikinis. Yes, bikinis.
We had a vicious storm roll through the area Saturday night (doubt anyone around here will forget it soon) and Sunday started a bit gray but dry. The sun quickly showed up but the competitors in the TCI Burnout Contest tried there best to blot out its rays with titanic clouds of tire smoke. The huge crowd watching had no problem with that.
Immediately after the crowd moved to the Miller Electric Main Stage for the announcement of the Real Street Eliminator winners and, of course, the Miss Car Craft Summer Nationals.
We'll let you know who the 2010 Real Street Eliminator champion is in an upcoming issue of Car Craft Magazine. To find out who is the new Miss Car Craft Summer Nationals you'll have to check out the pictures below and head over to the CCSN video pages. Tough break, eh?
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Cool Stuff: Pro-Street stroker 388 ci, about 600 hp. Custom carb linkage, Turbo 350 trans, 9" Ford, Spool with 4:57 gears.
1966 Bonneville - Laurie Welch, Shoreview, MN - Cool Stuff: Second owner, what you see is what I bought
Cool Stuff: '06 Duramax 4L80E, twin Grand National turbos, Air Ride, All custom work by 417 Motorsports
Cool Stuff: 9" 3:50, World Class T-5, front disc, 302 w/289 heads, 10.5:1, gear drive, front sway barThe TCI Burnout Contest drew a sizeable crowd at the infield. Good thing the fairgrounds had those bleechers.
(l-r) 3rd Place winner, Jessica Dolan, our previous Miss Car Craft Summer Nationals, Chrissy, 1st Place Samantha Olmstead, 2nd Place Ashley DeCorsey.


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St Moritz, the most famous Swiss mountain city, consists of twin resorts that draw an international clientele in both summer and winter. They are attracted as much by the sunny location as by the great many society and sports events. The actual ski region, which spreads out over the Piz Nair range (alt 3 057m) and which is not very extensive is particularly pleasing to skiers looking for a relaxing holiday.
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Three languages, two faiths, a political history formed of a patchwork of alliances... Switzerland's biggest canton is a scale-model of the nation itself. The pass routes and challenging valleys providing access from the Oberland to the Engadine or l..
Via Somplatz 30 CH - 7500 Sankt-Moritz
This rotunda contains several works by the painter Giovanni Segantini (1858-1899), who was very popular in Switzerland, and particularly the symbolic trilogy "Etre - Passer - Devenir", where you can see some mountain scenes of Engadine and ..
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From the upper part of the cable car, after taking a funicular, the view covers all of Haute-Engadine and its lakes. From the top, at 3,057 m altitude, there is a remarkable 360-degree view.
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Hauser Swiss Quality Hotel
Via Traunter Plazzas 7 CH - 7500 St. Moritz
The smoke-free Hotel Hauser can be found in the heart of St. Moritz close to the famous boutiques, such as Bucherer, Armani, Bogner, Versace and many more. The cable car to the ski pistes can also be reached on foot in 5 minutes. The Hotel Hauser ha..
Crystal Hotel superior
Via Traunter Plazzas 1 CH - 7500 St. Moritz
The Alpine-style Crystal Hotel superior is located in the pedestrian zone in the centre of St. Moritz. The Chantarella Cog Railway to the Corviglia-Marguns-Piz Nair Ski Area is a 2-minute walk away. Discounted ski passes are available at the receptio..
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Via Maistra 17 CH - 7500 St. Moritz
The Hotel Monopol is located in the centre of St. Moritz, 300 metres from the funicular to the Corviglia Mountain. It features a top-floor spa area offering panoramic views. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with bathrobe..
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Plazza dal Mulin 4 CH - 7500 Sankt Moritz
In the heart of St Moritz, Dal Mulin serves simple, flavoursome fare. Try regional dishes such as beef brawn, braised calves' cheeks and curd cheese dumplings rolled in cracknel. It also offers a first class wine selection at very reasonable prices. ..
Le Mandarin
Sonnenplatz 6 CH - 7500 Sankt Moritz
If you have an appetite for Chinese food after a long day in the mountains then you have come to the right place. The centrally located Le Mandarin serves Cantonese-style dishes.
Le Lapin Bleu
Sonnenplatz 6 CH - 7500 Sankt Moritz
Da Vittorio
Via Johannes Badrutt 11 CH - 7500 Sankt Moritz
In the winter season, the Cerea brothers, Enrico and Roberto - from the eponymous restaurant in Brusaporto - come here with part of their trusted team and cook classic Italian cuisine. The intensely flavoured dishes are, of course, based on absolutel..
Via dal Bagn 54 CH - 7500 Sankt Moritz
Run with great dedication, Acla bears no relation to the 'stable' its Romansch name suggests. The food is largely international and includes tasty dishes such as braised beef ravioli and gilthead sea bream wrapped in Puschlaver dry-cured ham. Simpler..
La Coupole/Matsuhisa
Via Serlas 27 CH - 7500 Sankt Moritz
Nobuyuki Matsuhisa has moved his restaurant at the Palace into what was once Europe's first indoor tennis court. The Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, however, remains unchanged. Try his signature dish: black cod with miso and yuzu.
Cà d'Oro
Via Mezdi 27 CH - 7500 Sankt Moritz
Cà d'Oro boasts a classic, high-ceilinged dining room, exquisitely decorated and with beautifully laid tables - just what you would expect from a gourmet restaurant in a grand hotel. The well-practiced young Italian front-of-house team more than live..


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Why do I need to think about choosing a maternity caregiver and birth setting before I get pregnant?Most women will make these important decisions early in their pregnancy, but you might want to consider what care options are available to you before you get pregnant. The caregiver you choose will affect many things -- from the quality of care you receive and the amount of information that is shared with you, to your options during labor and birth and your involvement with these decisions. An established relationship with your caregiver during pregnancy planning can be an important part of your support system and a trusted source of information throughout your pregnancy.
If you have a chronic medical condition, are on certain medications, or have a disease that could cause birth complications, you will need to choose a maternity caregiver and birth setting which can accommodate these needs. In your situation, you will probably want to plan to give birth in a hospital and be in the care of a doctor who is board-certified in obstetrics. Click here for more maternity caregiver options in our Pregnancy Topics section.
If you are healthy, as most pregnant women in the U.S. are, you have decisions to make as well, including whether to have a doctor or a midwife provide your maternity care. You will want to begin reviewing the points that go into making educated decisions about a maternity caregiver and birth setting during this planning pregnancy stage. This website has detailed Pregnancy Topics covering both Caregivers and Birth Settings to help you make an informed decision.
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Chestnut Hill, MA (Sports Network) - Joe Rahon led the way with 15 points,
including the game-winning 3-pointer with 10 seconds remaining, to lift the
Boston College Eagles to a thrilling 53-52 win over the Virginia Cavaliers in
Atlantic Coast Conference action at Conte Forum.
Olivier Hanlan contributed 13 points for Boston College (13-16, 5-11 ACC),
which snapped a two-game losing skid. Ryan Anderson logged eight points and
nine boards for the hosts.
Akil Mitchell led all players with 16 points to go along with eight rebounds
for Virginia (20-9, 10-6), which experienced a letdown following its win over
Duke on Feb. 28. Joe Harris added 14 points for the Cavaliers.
Virginia jumped out to an 11-3 lead less than eight minutes into the game, but
Boston College brought its deficit to just one, 25-24, heading into halftime.
The Cavaliers opened the second half hot as well, ripping off an 18-8 run to
bring their lead to 11 midway through the stanza, but the Eagles would not go
quietly, gradually chipping away at the lead until Rahon drilled the game-
winner in the final minute. Virginia was left with one last possession to try
and win the game, but it turned the ball over and Boston College came out the
Neither team saw much action at the foul line. Boston College shot 8-of-11
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Failure to complete Diver Certification prior to use of this product, may result in injury or death
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Average Customer Review: based on 1 reviews.Rating: excellent dive equipment
Sorry... Im confused... How can the system support two divers to 70 feet with only 60 ft hoses supplied?
The statement of supporting 2 divers to 70 feet refers to the output of the compressor. It is capable of putting out enough air for 2 divers all the way to 70 feet. With the diver kits and the 5ft. Heat line the actual length of the kit is approximately 65 linear feet. Keep in mind it''s actually rare the divers would be at that depth as they are typically not found directly underneath the compressor and float for the entire dive.
Im looking for a system that is relatively easy to travel with, aka. Airlines. One that floats and is self supportive (energy source). I have a sea breathe electric system and it does not provide adequate air volume, used it once and was completely dissatisfied. Can you travel with the gas engine variety? and if so, how is that done?
Hello, Im wondering, is there a type of buoyance vest or something to help keep you up off the floor at say 45 - 60? For as you go down beyound 20, you need to work at staying level.
Can this system provide enough air to use an air Chuck for extended periods while supporting 2 divers at 30 ft? (We use air to maintain our juvenile oysters in contained growing systems)
Hello Jardar, no this would not be a good choice for running air tools under water. YOu use those type of tools underwater you would need something like the MAX Air 55: http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-155/031100/Max-Air-55-Standard.html. That would be the unit that you can run for the length you are looking for and give you enough pressure to run your air tools underwater.
hi, can i use this hookah with the "Ocean Reef Neptune Space G.divers Full Face Mask with Diver Communication Unit" and do i need any additional adapter to connect the Full Face Mask with hookah? im really new to this systems please advise me. looking forward for your replay asap Regards, Ratana
Good morning, hookah system run on a 50-75 psi system so you have to get a regulator or a G-diver full face mask with the hookah regulator installed in it. http://www.scuba.com/scuba-gear-124/029052/Ocean-Reef-Neptune-Space-Full-Face-Mask-with-Hookah-2nd-Stage.html
my wife and i like to use underwater metal detectors and our thought was that one of these systems would be beneficial. does anyone have experiance with this taht could offer suggestions ?
My first thought would be where are you using the underwater metal detector? If in water where there is any current at all (river, stream, etc), it can be more of a hassle to use as it''s always pulling at you in the current. If you are doing your underwater metal detecting in calm waters, this unit will work very well.
Hi, we use hook systems to rec. dive for lobster in s.fla,this unit can easily sit in the boat correct.? Even though we wont be more than 25 ft deep we want to add 150 ft. to each line so we can explore the reefs thoroughly.question how much more for the extra hoses and can this unit handle the extra hose length .Im guessing it can but i want to be sure.Again 2 divers less than 25 ft.
Model R260-4: Small size; large performance.
The ORIGINAL direct-drive system (introduced on May 1st, 1999). Patriarch of the Air Line family of U.S. made hookah compressors mounted on Honda engines, and made solely for The Air Line's customers by the largest compressor manufacturer in the world. You can be lured with copies of the innovator, but don't get fooled. It is unmatched in performance, features and low maintenance. Powered by the dependable 4.0 HP Honda engine, service on engine and compressor is available at about a thousand locations.
Compressor: Air Line/Thomas, single-head, direct-drive, oil-free, Wobble piston.
Motor: 4.0 HP, OHV Honda
Performance:Two to depth of 70',three to 40'.
Air Discharge: 9 CFM @ 0 PSI, 6 @ 50* running at our standard 3,400 RPM**.
Operating Time: 3 hours plus, on just 2.5 qts. gas. (No mixing)
Breathing Air Rating: Grade-E Compressed Gas Association of America.
Size in Polypropylene storage/carry case: 19-1/2 by 25 by 17 inches high.
Weight (in case, or on float): 46 lbs.
Inflated float size: 38' (Stable up to a three foot seas. Use, also as deck mount on 19-1/2 by 25' pan.).
Warranty: One year on compressor by Thomas; Three years on Honda motor. One year on all other parts.Air Line Hookah R2604 Parts
All marinized parts inside and out, PLUS a vented cover for wash out after a day on the ocean.
The Standard gear Package:
1 Compressor/Engine assembly
1 Polypropylene storage case
1 5' US Navy heat hose
1 Agricultural-grade inner tube
1 1,000 denier, U/V stabilized Cordura float cover
1 Hose splitter
2 60' fully swiveled, individual diver hoses
4 Washable, stainless-steel particle filters
2 Tow Belts
2 Weight Belts
2 Adjustable, hookah-specific, 2nd stage regulator w/fully rotational, 360º swivel
1 Air intake staff and filter
1 Down diver flag
1 Owners manual (Honda and Air Line/Thomas)
Air Line Hookah Honda Gas Powered R2604 Case
For a third diver, order the optional Addit Diver package from the Accessories section.
We get the common question: How loud is the unit? Well here is your answer.
R260-4 ready for action.
* These numbers can be misleading as they indicate the discharge directly off the compressor. You will only get full benefit if you wrap your mouth around the compressor head (Do not try it at home).
** Running speed affects air volume.
(Also Available as a Deck-Mounted Unit Model RD2100-4)
1. Q. What exactly is the concept of SSA?
A. Air from a low-pressure compressor at the surface pumps air through a hose and demand second stage regulator system directly to the divers below. Virtually no gear is worn and the divers have a lifeline to the surface with the hose system and a belt that secures the hose and regulator to the body. Top
2. Q. How long will the engines run?
A. Running time on the floating gas-powered models will be 3 hours on 2.5 qts gas. On the commercial XL2 model: 4 hrs on 0.95 gallon, regardless of the number of participants on either. Top
3. Q. Do the motors require an oil gas mix?
A. No. They are four-cycle engines and take unleaded gas with a pump octane rating of 86 or above. Top
4. Q. Are the compressors oil lubricated?
A. No. A Teflon cup on an aluminum piston pulsates inside the cylinder sleeve precluding the need for even rings and seals. Bearings are sealed and grease cannot enter the breathing system. Top
5. Q. What keeps exhaust fumes out of the breathing air?
A. Lawyers and the fear thereof. Mechanically, however, a vertical snorkel draws air in 30 inches above the compressor. Exhaust is shot away horizontally on the opposite side. The way the unit floats, the exhaust will always seek the down wind position. All Air Line system designs meet or exceed Compressed Gas Association Grade E breathing air standards. Top
6. Q. What depths can I reasonably expect on an Air Line?
The XL models will support two to a depth of 85', three to 60 feet, four to 40. The R-4 models will support two to 70 feet, three to 40. The systems are primarily designed for second atmosphere, recreational diving. (Be wary of claims. In our opinion, some manufacturers may exaggerate depth ratings for the air output of their systems. The Air Line chooses to be conservative, basing our depth ratings on people with average diving experience and in average physical condition. The depth capability of a compressor system will be determined by the air output of the compressor. Compare air output.) Top
7. Q. What length are the hoses?
A. They are all arbitrarily 60 feet because we have found this to be an optimal length for common hookah dive profiles. Hose extensions are available for lengthening hoses if desired. We will, however, customize lengths for certain applications such as deck mounting. It is important to understand that each diver has an independent 60 foot down line on an Air Line instead of a single down line. You will get more air volume under pressure in two, three or four hoses than you will through one; Common-Sense 101. There are safety factors involved also. We can discuss these through e-mail or a telephone call. Top
8. Q. Won't a salty environment cause the equipment to rust?
A. It would without a few simple care procedures. The gas-powered compressors are marinized and require no pre-dive procedures. The engines need a bit more attention. When new, thoroughly coat with a marine protectant, such as, Boeshield T-9. After the dive day, a fresh water bath will rinse away accumulated salt, followed by a light touch-up of the protectant. Top
9. Q. Is training needed?
A. Yes. Knowledge of the pertinent laws of physics is essential. Although easier to use as no gear is worn, you are still subject to the same physical laws that relate to scuba diving. BCDs are not discouraged but they are not as critical, as the weight of air in a scuba cylinder is not being consumed. Snorkel vests are an option but remember, you are connected to the surface float through the hose system. Top
10. Q. If the engine runs out of gas, what happens?
A. You are encouraged to come up. Silliness aside, you will be aware when the engine stops as each succeeding breath will require slightly more effort. The air in the hoses is under pressure and supplies a reservoir of air. As you may know, the air in the hoses will naturally increase in volume (i.e., expand) as you rise, so there will be a few more breaths in the hoses. However, The Air Line recommends that the divers carry an independent, back-up air supply (such as a Spare Aiir, see the Accessories section) whether diving on surface supplied air or scuba tanks. Top
11. Q. Are the floating models stable when the sea gets choppy?
A. Yes, but three or four footers are the suggested maximum. when you feel a surge on the hose you will know it's time to call it a day, or at least, go to the surface to evaluate the situation. Top
12. Q. Do the floats tow easily?
A. Yes. The divers being free of gear experience the freedom of snorkelers. Otherwise, the hoses being under pressure will arch gracefully down so the floats are not being pulled awkwardly. The task of towing is shared by at least two anyway. They should never be towed behind a boat except at slow idle. They will sink (no relation). Top
13.Q. How much separation can I expect on the Air Line's individual 60 foot hoses compared to a single down hose with individual 20 foot whips?
**The chart indicates what you can expect in separation and freedom, at depth, by using individual hoses. For instance: At 2nd atmosphere (33 feet) you would be able to explore up to 109 feet apart.
At any depth, on a system with only a single down hose, your separation would always be just 40 feet. ** Top
14. Q. Is there any advantage of having a single down hose?
It might look like a cleaner configuration for pictures, but is that what you're buying it for? (Excuse the answering a question with a question) (Also it's less expensive to provide only one hose.)
15. Q. What then, are the advantages to the Air Line's individual hoses?
A.1. Simple, common sense physics to start. You will have more breathable air volume in multiple hoses than in one hose.
A.2. The aforementioned separation (13.Q.), which equates to freedom (See, also, next answer).
A.3. Imagine being at a depth of say 60 feet around some coral, wreck or rock formations. With the floating, individual hoses you can easily maneuver about unobstructed. On the one down hose at 60 feet, the 20 foot whips will be effectively horizontal, restricting movement to follow-the-leader.
A.4. Let's talk SAFETY! At 60 feet on individual hoses, if one diver needs to reach the surface for any reason, he/she can calmly do so, hand-over-hand to the security of the float or boat. On the single hose, the stressed diver can only ascend 40 feet, the total of the two 20 foot whips. At that point he/she would have to jettison the towing belt, with the regulator, and swim the remaining 20 feet to the surface.
A.5. More on SAFETY. In the event of equipment failure, there will be a small reserve of air trapped in the hoses. There will be more air volume stored under pressure in multiple individual diver hoses than in a single down hose. On the single down hose, all divers must share the air from the one hose. (Note: The Air Line recommends carrying an independent backup air supply, like Spare Air, for all divers, whether on hookah or scuba equipment.)


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Hunger likely will build for Byrnes to eat a contract or two
Josh Byrnes has a strong stomach and a growing appetite. The Padres general manager once swallowed $22 million in a single gulp, so he's not afraid of acidic aftertaste as he contemplates eating some costly contracts.
If Byrnes decides to release the dyspeptic duo of Jason Bartlett and Orlando Hudson, at a combined cost of roughly $10.5 million in guaranteed salary, this is a pittance compared with what Byrnes once paid Russ Ortiz to disappear from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The moral of that story is you don't correct mistakes by compounding them. You have to know when to hold 'em, when to fold 'em, when to walk away and when to break it to the boss that it's time to cut bait when he's on the hook for more than eight digits of dead money.
"I don't know if there's a formula," Byrnes said Tuesday. "But I think you get to a point where you say, 'Enough is enough.' "
If that point has not yet arrived for the 2012 Padres, it is probably imminent. Despite Tuesday's trampling of Stephen Strasburg in Washington, the Home Team owns the worst record in the National League and a double-play combination that appears to be aging in dog years.
Second baseman Orlando Hudson, 34, is hitting a Nerf-soft .210 and covering considerably less ground than he did during his rangy Gold Glove years. Shortstop Jason Bartlett, 32, is 1-for-May, his batting average an eyesore .133, and he has amassed more errors (5) than runs batted in (4).
Both players are former All-Stars. Neither deserves to be a designated scapegoat for a team long on shortcomings. Yet a lame-duck veteran on a last-place team is more often in the way than in the plans. If these Padres are doomed to be lousy, they should at least make it a learning experience for younger players.
Better to endure the growing pains of a prospect than to prolong the inevitable with a declining veteran. Better to take your medicine in a single dose than to contend with a chronic ailment over a matter of months.
You don't want to be rash, but you need to be real.
"When a guy's not performing, there's a frustration level," Byrnes said. "It's easy to get caught up in the mob mentality that these guys are the scapegoats. (But) Once you do that, there's no going back. …
"You want to make decisions that will make you better."
There's a danger, though, in acting too hastily, in concluding a player is finished when he's only hurt or his timing is off. Four years ago, the Padres released Jim Edmonds and his .178 batting average in early May, still owing him more than $4 million, only to see Edmonds resurface with the Chicago Cubs and finish the season with 20 home runs.
Still, it's easy to go broke trying to double down on bad deals. When Byrnes released Russ Ortiz in 2006, former Blue Jays executive Keith Law wrote a guest column for ESPN arguing that the player's contract was a "sunk cost," and therefore irrelevant to real-time decisions.
"The decision of whether or not to use the player or product or service is independent of the money committed, because it's already spent," Law wrote. "You often see the misunderstanding of sunk costs from people who sign a multiyear contract to use a fitness club, then drag themselves to the gym because they're spending the money anyway — when the truth is that the money is gone even if they never set foot on a treadmill. The go/no-go decision should have nothing to do with the expense."


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Donor Profile: Steve and Debbie Bergstrom
AMES, Iowa - To say that Steve ('79 industrial administration) and Debbie Bergstrom bleed Cardinal and Gold is a giant understatement. For more than 30 years the Bergstroms have been one of Iowa State's staunchest supporters and they continue to prove their loyalty to this day.
With the help of the lead gift from the Bergstroms, the new Iowa State Football Training Center will become a reality.
"I am a big fan of Iowa State," said Steve Bergstrom. "One of the big advantages of living in Texas is that I get to see what Iowa State has to compete against. I know how important facilities are to recruiting and when (Iowa State Athletics Director) Jamie (Pollard) came to me about the football training center, I obviously saw a need for it. I told him, 'let's get after it' and see if we can find other people to chip in. We have to help continue to grow the football program because it's the engine that drives the bus for the rest of the athletic programs."
"We really appreciate Debbie and Steve's generosity to Iowa State University and our athletics program," Iowa State Athletics Director Jamie Pollard said. "Their continued leadership support for our program over the years has been instrumental in our retaining coaches, recruiting student-athletes and building a competitive athletics program that all Cyclone fans can enjoy. So much of what we have accomplished would simply not have been possible without their support."
Construction of the training center is in its early stages and the impact it will make on the Iowa State football program is immeasurable.
"The new training center is a statement about Iowa State's commitment to providing the environment for our student-athletes to succeed on and off the field," Iowa State head football coach Paul Rhoads said. "It upgrades what we can do to ensure that our players reach their full potential. It will be an essential boost to our support units: athletic training, game operations, communications and equipment staff. I want to thank the Bergstroms for assisting us in achieving our goals."
The Bergstroms also provided the lead gift for the Steve and Debbie Bergstrom Indoor Training Facility that was dedicated in 2004. They also gave support to the Jacobson Athletic Building, the Sukup Basketball Complex, student-athlete scholarships, the Gerdin Business Building, the Business College Founders Club, the Allen Scholarship Fund and the Business Dean's Advisory Council Fund.
Steve serves as an ISU Foundation Governor and as a member of the investment committee. The Bergstroms are members of the Order of the Knoll W.M. Beardshear Society and the Campanile Society. and they received the ISU Foundation's Campanile Award in 2008. Steve was the recipient of the College of Business Citation of Achievement in 1997. The Bergstroms are members of the Cyclone Club and life members of the ISU Alumni Association
Steve is an energy consultant. The Bergstroms, originally from Clarion, Iowa, reside in Montgomery, Texas. They are proud parents of two children: Rebecca and Jeffrey (2007, business finance). Jeffrey was a four-year letterman on the Iowa State men's basketball team (2004-07).


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I am a sucker for Sketchup stuff and this is a nice model. I have seen so many enormous castles, it's good to see some smaller stuff again.
I like the layout of the keep and the floor plans to the right.
One thing though: the windows are far too big for a defensive structure like this. I would put in only arrow slits (going all around the building) and maybe only on the second floor. At the moment it's far too easy for attackers to shoot or throw stuff in. Since there is a lot of wood used in the construction, I wouldn't want the enemy to just walk up to a window and throw in a torch


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Stanford, CA (Sports Network) - Chasson Randle scored 17 points and Stanford
put forth an excellent defensive effort in crushing 10th-ranked Oregon, 76-52,
on Wednesday at Maples Pavilion.
The Cardinal (13-8, 4-4 Pac 12) thrived from beyond the arc, making 8-of-14
shots from long distance. In addition, they held the Ducks to 34.6 percent
shooting and forced them into 21 turnovers in capturing their third victory in
four games.
Josh Huestis and Dwight Powell both posted double-doubles, with Huestis
tallying 14 and 13 rebounds. Powell totaled 12 points and 13 boards, while
Aaron Bright made all three of his 3-point attempts, scoring 12 points in the
Oregon (18-3, 7-1) didn't even show up in losing its first conference game of
the season. They trailed nearly the entire contest, as none of its starters
scored in double-figures.
Carlos Emory scored 12 points off the bench in defeat.
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While skiing Berthoud Pass in 1994, Bruce Edgerly was completely buried in an avalanche. This harrowing experience prompted Bruce to contact Bruce McGowan, inventor of the Backcountry Trekker ski touring binding adapter. Together they founded Backcountry Access, a company whose number one goal is to make backcountry skiing safer. Bruce and Bruce got right to work on their flagship product—the BCA Tracker avalanche beacon. The beacon was released in 1997 and became an instant hit with backcountry enthusiasts because it was so easy to use, even under stressful, hurried conditions.
Today, Backcountry Access carries a full line of backcountry safety equipment. In addition to beacons, shovels and probes, BCA has developed the latest in airbag technology that is designed to keep an avalanche victim on top of the snow and out of harm's way. The Float airbag backpacks, which inflate with the assistance of a compressed air cylinder, also protect the wearer from blunt force trauma.BCA also manufactures the BC Link, a radio to help you keep in contact with your group and optimized for use with BCA's new line of Stash backpacks. BCA even carries a full line of portable snow study tools designed to allow backcountry skiers to determine how safe a slope is before they drop in.
BCA realizes that, with the development of life-saving products comes a certain responsibility to educate, and to that end it has fulfilled its responsibility in spades. Not only does BCA's site feature educational material and several snow safety videos, but the company has set up more than 60 beacon training parks across the USA to help people practice with their beacons. Other resources that BCA has sponsored include beacon checkpoints at backcountry gates, and financial support to youth-oriented safety programs. In fact, Bruce Edgerly says that they now consider education just as important in the backcountry as a beacon, shovel, or probe. Coming from the guys who make the equipment, that says a lot.
The folks at BCA look at their jobs as much more than selling products: they're saving lives. Through research, education, and innovation, Backcountry Access is making backcountry skiing a safer, more accessible sport for all of us.


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SUWANEE, Ga. -- Inspiration is alive here. In a time when many businesses are struggling, it's rare to find a company willing to give its product away.
But Friday, a metro Atlanta store manager heard the heartbreaking story behind a customer's effort to return a purchase. It inspired a Random Act of Kindness.
In 1996, then 32-year-old Eric Butcher was diagnosed with a brain tumor.
He had surgery, then a stroke, and yet he recovered.
He thought the brain tumor was gone until two weeks ago when he discovered it was back, joining the cancer in his hip and liver.
Never one to sit still, Eric decided he would stain 300 feet of aging backyard fence before starting a fresh round of radiation. It wasn't until after he'd purchased all the supplies that he realized the job was too much. He took it all back to the Buford Home Depot.
Home Depot employee Robin Davis overheard Eric Butcher's story. She talked to her bosses and came back with a proposal.
Within two hours, employees of Home Depot were in Eric Butcher's yard, priming and staining at no charge.
In 1996 doctors told Eric Butcher he wouldn't live more than six months. Now he faces the future with a fresh new look at hope.


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Cooper and Nick went to Wendy's for some scrunch.
Evan and Kyle were down to scrunch with the boys.
Evan and Kyle were down to scrunch with the boys.
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To simultaneously Squeeze and CRUNCH.
The classic problem of trying to scrunch twenty-eight poinds of
shit into a twenty-seven-pound basket.
shit into a twenty-seven-pound basket.
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when a girls bikini bottom goes up her butt
the pool was full of girls with scrunches
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Meaning something is gross or nasty
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Right now it just rejects it without saving. Because of this I have missed a few emails I didn't want blocked.


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Transport and Adsorption
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This model demonstrates how to model phenomena defined in different dimensions in a fully coupled manner using COMSOL Multiphysics.
Whereas in most cases the reaction rate expression is defined as a function of the concentrations of the reactants and products, in adsorption reactions it is also necessary to model the surface concentrations of the active sites or surface complex. This implies that the mass balance in the bulk of the reactor must be coupled to the mass balance for species present only at the surface of the device. This device could be a catalyst, a biochip, a semiconductor component, or any process with surface-specific species.
In this particular case, the model involves a small parallel-plate reactor with an active surface. It is a simple example of surface diffusion and surface reactions coupled to the transport of species between the reacting surface and the surrounding volume. Processes of this kind are found, for instance, in heterogeneous reactors and biacore chips.


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The Yellow Jackets' lone score of the contest came in the second half as Travis Perez connected with Darren Torres for a passing touchdown. Additional statistics for the game were unavailable at press time.
This week, the Yellow Jackets will return to district action as they host the Pettus Eagles for their annual Parents' Night game.
"It's going to be nice for our kids to have a relevant Parents' Night game," said Wallace. "We'll be honoring one of our past teams at halftime, the '91-'92 team. We want our kids to know the history of our program."
Kickoff in Runge is set for Friday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m.
Kickoff in Yorktown is set for Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m.


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Enjoying some old posts the other day when I came across this gem:
Hope the original poster, gon4elk, won't mind. I wanted to add my own story and encourage other too as well. One of the things I took from the original thread is not only what tough animals elk (and other ungulates) are, but also the importance of shot placement. I know the ideal shot is hard to come by, but for me personally I gained a renewed desire to take only a shot deserving of my quarry.
My story is from just a few years back while hunting elk in western WY. One of the guys in camp shot a nice 5x5, and as we cleaned him out discovered that he had previously been shot by an archery hunter. There was no broadhead or fletchings, just about 12-14 inches of shaft left right under and perpendicular to the spine. It had been healed over with a very tough layer of callous but from what we could tell hadn't adversely affected the bull in any way. Luckily we had the presence of mind to get a quick photo, even though the weather was terrible and we were in some nasty country (imagine that).


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ATLANTA -- Icy conditions contributed to more than a dozen accidents Friday morning across North Georgia.
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"Four-wheel drive is not helpful in this situation," the Sheriff's office continued. "We have four-wheel drive vehicles involved in wrecks already." About a dozen accidents were been reported before noon, and conditions were only expected to worsen.
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Multiple accidents were spotted on State Route 53 between Big Canoe and Tate in Pickens County.
In Rabun County, a driver escaped with just a few scratches after his car flipped on SR 441, about five miles south of the city of Clayton.
In Fanin County, a car hit a guardrail on SR 515 at Liberty Church Hill, according to Georgia Department of Transportation spokeswoman Chata Spikes.
Another car wrecked on northbound Interstate 985, north of Spout Springs Road in Flowery Branch.
Spikes said ice was accumulating on all bridges and ramps along I-985 in Hall County, as well on SR 11 at River View Drive.
In Gainesville, icy conditions were reported on Thompson Bridge Road over Lake Lanier. Clarks Bridge Road was closed due to ice.


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The Car Craft Summer NationalsWritten by John McGann on October 11, 2012 Contributors: Wes Allison, Douglas R. Glad
It's like one of those impossible English Composition class assignments: Describe the Summer Nationals in just one paragraph. Not gonna happen; the show defies labels. You can't simply put it in a tidy box marked "muscle car show." It's Car Craft's huge, annual street-machine get together held every July at the state fairgrounds in St. Paul, Minnesota. It's more than a car show—it's got cruising, seminars, kids' activities, burnouts, bikinis, fairground food, and more. The cars in attendance are just as eclectic. We've got Pro-Street next to Pro-Touring, next to primer rods, and show-car restorations two cars over. We've also got competition in the form of Car Craft's Real Street Eliminator, the results of which we will cover next month. Unlike on that class assignment, here at the magazine we have the luxury of including photos with our words, and that makes it easier to tell the story. So enough with the blabber—here are the pics.
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Pro Builder Shootout
Pro Builder Shootout is a concept that debuted last year. This year's competitors were top notch, and their cars were stunning. This year's pros were:
D & Z Customs: '69 AMX
Lakeside Rods and Rides: '71 Camaro
Muscle Car Restoration: '72 Barracuda
Rad Rods by Troy: '55 Chevy
The Ring Brothers: '65 Mustang
Roadster Shop: '69 Camaro
Schwartz Performance: '81 Trans Am
Woody's Hot Rodz: '57 Chevy
All voting was done by the public, so we magazine snobs had no influence on the results. This year's winner was Woody's Hot Rodz, with its breathtakingly beautiful '57 Chevy. See all the cars and read the pros' bios on CarCraft.com.
Editor's Choice Awards
Another returning feature is the Editor's Choice Awards, cars handpicked by our fearless leader, Editor Glad himself. He can be open to influence with a good cup of coffee and open headers, so file that away for next year. This year's top pick went to Rob Warden and his newly built '64 Dodge. Coincidentally, Doug was freshly caffeinated, and Rob's car hadn't even been to the muffler shop yet, so with a big, loud Hemi and arresting Viper Red paint, this was actually an easy choice to make. Rob had the difficult task of standing for pictures with the ultra-hot General Tire girl upon receiving his plaque. Look for a full feature on his ultra-hot Dodge soon.
Best in Show: Rob Warden's '64 Dodge 330
Best Chevrolet: Rick Goble's '64 Chevrolet Chevelle
Best Ford: Mike Nagel's '70 Ford Torino
Best BOP: Tom Van Kempen's '71 Pontiac Trans Am
Best Brand X: Jim Nelson's '59 AMC American
Best Pro Street: Greg Murphy's '76 Chevrolet Monza
Best Pro Touring: Nathan Shaw's '71 Chevrolet Nova
Top Gun Paint : Gary Nelson's '69 Ford Mustang
Innovation Award: Jeff Carl's Ford Bronco
Royal Purple DIY Garage
We invited top industry experts again this year to give seminars on products and new technologies in the performance industry. Representatives from Comp Cams, Royal Purple, TREMEC Transmissions, TCI, Miller Electric, Meguiar's, Painless Performance, and QA1 were present to show their stuff and answer your questions.
Real Street Eliminator
With a list of competitors growing bigger each year, Real Street Eliminator was a strong draw this weekend, both among competitors and spectators. The components include the QA1 Autocross, Car Craft Launch Box, and Lucas Oil/E3 Dyno Challenge. Winners from each of the three classes were crowned Sunday afternoon. A full account of all the RSE action will run next month.
You didn't have to be a Real Street Eliminator competitor to try your hand on the autocross course or chassis dyno, however. The autocross was open to any registered show participant, and for $50, Andy Wickes of Dyno Tune USA would strap your car to the rollers and give you the good (or bad) news.
Revell Make -N-Take
Here's a cool attraction for the kids and their not-so-grown-up parents. For the second year in a row, Revell had a bunch of model cars for kids to build Saturday afternoon. The parents all said the activity was a nice break in the day, and the kids got to build cars of their own. Here, Caden Scott, 9, and his father, Chris, put together Revell's '69 Camaro model. The two made the 700-mile trip from Brandon, Manitoba, to be at the show.
The Miss Car Craft Summer Nationals Contest
We won't waste too much space here talking about the contest, other than to say the folder for the bikini pictures takes up more drive space on our computers than the rest of the show coverage pictures do. Judging by the size of the crowd gathered at the Miller main stage, we're guessing we aren't the only ones in that situation.
Here are this year's top five finalists:
1st : Desiree Allen
2nd : Ashley Lamella
3rd : Lauren Keller
4th : Laurel Fishbach
5th : Chrissy Wood
Your Perspective
Yes, the Nats are awesome—we put on the show, so of course we're going to say that. We thought it would be interesting to see the show from a participant's point of view.
Steve Strope: Pro-Builder in his own right, Steve was at the show this year helping as the emcee in the Royal Purple DIY Garage. During a brief moment when he wasn't yapping into the mic, we grabbed him to get his take on the show: "The vibe is unique; it's not like the car shows we're used to in Southern California. This place isn't stifled by emissions laws, so different body styles can be built. I love the variety, too. Here, I'm standing in front of a Pro-Touring Mustang. But if I turn around, I'm now looking at a Pro-Street '55 [Chevy]. Next to it is a smoothie-style Camaro, and a few cars down the row is a Street Machine Buick GS. I grew up in the Midwest and miss shows like this. It's refreshing to be here. Guys just build their cars they way they like them—they aren't worried about what the current big trend is."
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This year's show was sponsored in a big way by Chevrolet Performance, and, frankly, it would not have been possible without them—so thanks, guys. Its display drew a crowd all weekend, and included a cool mix of new and vintage Chevys.Our favorite display car was the COPO Camaro, rumored to be one of the first made. We'll be taking a much closer look at these limited-production cars in a future issue.Another perennial favorite is the historic engine display, which Chevrolet Performance changed slightly this year to include every Corvette engine since the C4 was introduced. The Cross-Fire 350 is in the foreground, the LS1 is in the background, and the TPI and LT1 are in between.Prior to the official start of the show, QA1 had an open house at its facility in nearby Lakeville, MN. They had gallons of coffee, really good doughnuts, and shop tours. We cruised to the show from there and got special access through the VIP gate— no waiting in the huge line at the general-admission entrance. Keep that in mind for next year!
Bruce Couture from Modern Driveline and Nate Tovey from TREMEC discussed synchros and tooth counts and fielded questions about automatic to manual transmission swaps, a trend we saw growing this year.Officials from Comp kept an eagle eye on both teams, making sure Jeff didn't pull any magazine engine-build shortcuts.Comp Cams brought a cool twist to its presentations: It held the Engine Builder Duel competition both Friday and Saturday. Uber-competitive Tech Editor Jeff Smith took a break from marshaling the Real Street Eliminator competitors to work with Kellie Colf of the all-female High-Gear SEMA Mustang Build team. He and Kellie went up against another pair of competitors to build a small-block Chevy. The crank and four pistons were already installed; the two teams had to assemble everything else. The first team to fire the engine and run it for 30 seconds won.In the end, Team Car Craft just nosed out a victory over Doug and Matt Lebeis, a pair of guys who volunteered out of the crowd. Jeff and Kellie offered their winnings to Team Lebeis. It's not fair for industry types to cash in on the prizes.
Mike Schmitt's '62 Dodge Lancer has an interesting story. He bought it from a flea market for $1,500, and when he took the engine to a machine shop, he found out it was a fully built 440 that just needed minor freshening up. His machinist said it would cost nearly 10 times the amount he paid for the entire car just to build the same engine with new parts. The wild 440 kicked out 580 hp and 630 lb-ft on the dyno. Talk about a score!
Alex McGaughey: Alex is just 13 years old, but he is the owner of this '79 Trans Am. He shovels snow and cuts grass to pay for whatever it needs, so the restoration process is going to be a long-term affair, but Alex is fine with that. Over the winter, he and his father rebuilt the engine. He says the most frustrating thing is waiting to get his driver's license.One of Alex's favorite cars in attendance was Jim Robinson's '71 'Cuda. Jim tells us he's owned the car for 37 years. It runs 9s with a big shot of nitrous. Alex likes power-adders and was instantly drawn to the big blower poking through the hood.Jason Kennedy: Jason had registered his '84 Mercury Capri to be in the show, but it broke down on the long drive from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Instead of chucking his plans, this resourceful Canuck rented a new 5.0 Mustang and continued on his way.Jason was struck by how many Torinos there were. "Here are two great-looking ones in the same picture," he says. Photo: Jason Kennedy


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Bumps 'n' Bruises
We've played 115 at this point and the season's injuries are starting to add up a little.
The Royals woes have been nothing compared to some teams, who's pitching staffs have been shredded to bits like the Cardinals, the Orioles or the Yankees. And the K.C. position players have been relatively healthy with only two players actually going on the Disabled List this season. But these are the dog days, so let's go Around the Horn…
The latest development was Ron Mahay. Mahay is day-to-day with plantar fasciitis, a bruise to tissue that supports the arch of the foot, on his left foot. The bruise causes pain in the arch and heel on each step as the tissue transmits weight across the bottom of the foot.
David DeJesus, who had a sprained ankle and sore back, is back in the lineup tonight after missing five games. He, as well as Mark Teahen and Jose Guillen, have been fighting back stiffness and other bumps. With the month of August rolling along, it's not surprising the wear of playing everyday is getting to players.
The most recent serious injury was to Mark Grudzielanek, who was placed on the D.L. last Saturday after a collision with Ross Gload while chasing down a pop-up. Earlier this week, the team found that he has a torn deltoid ligament on the left side of his right ankle. Grudzielanek should be out four to six weeks, which might cost him the rest of the season.
Some good news on the injury front though, two players are in Triple-A Omaha on rehab assignments. Jimmy Gobble pitched earlier this week and throws again on Monday. Joey Gathright joined the O-Royals today and is most likely a lock to play until he's ready to re-join the big club.
Also on the D.L. is John Bale, who will miss his 100th game tonight. Bale had a rehab assignment which he completed but he is still having some problems and is being re-evaluated.
Billy Butler is back at DH tonight. But not because he played poorly at first
base over the last few days. In fact, manager Trey Hillman said Butler's play was outstanding. He commented on Butler's good glove work and a few plays where he showed good footwork moving around the bag as well.
Hillman said he wants to field the best offensive and defensive lineup he can. With Jose Guillen able to play the field tonight, that puts Ross Gload at first and Butler at DH.
The Royals have a chance to even their record out to .500 on trifecta days (like 08/08/08). They won last year on 07/07/07 but lost the two previous years on 06/06/06 and 05/05/05 (they didn't play on 04/04/04)…If you haven't noticed, the Hall of Fame building in left field is taking shape with two stories of steelwork completed now…From Trey Hillman's press conference: Opposing managers have commented that the 2008 Royals are fulfilling some of Hillman's wishes, they are more fundamentally sound…Also from Trey: As an organizational stance, players who can play multiple positions like Mike Aviles, Esteban German and Ross Gload have a high value and are great options to have on the bench…On the Farm: Lefty Danny Duffy and Juan Abreu combined to throw a no-hitter last night for Single-A Burlington (IA).
It was just brought to Around the Horn's attention today, but the Royals had another All-Star in New York. Danielle Menzel was honored as the 2007 Designated Driver of the Year. Menzel frequents Kauffman Stadium and signs up for each game's Good Sport drawing. By signing up each game, she unknowingly entered herself into the Responsibility has its Rewards drawing. She was selected to be the Royals DD of the Year. She won an all expenses paid trip to New York for the 2008 All-Star game.
Around the Horn might smell a Touch 'em All interview, who knows. But regardless, huge congratulations to Danielle. Hope you had a great time in the Big Apple!
One final All-Star note today. Your 2008 Royals All-Star currently has a vote going on. The Royals are letting you pick his nickname. The choices are El Lobo (The Wolf), El Castigador (The Punisher), The Mexicutioner and The Terminator. Around the Horn isn't ready to support one of the candidates just yet. We need to hear the debate and weigh the options. So it's all up to you.
Tonight's lineup:
Aviles SS
Teahen RF
DeJesus CF
Guillen LF
Butler DH
Gordon 3B
Olivo C
Gload 1B
German 2B
Davies P
Today's Official Game Notes.
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Hm, I guess you missed that The Mexicutioner has already stuck?


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Generate RSA Keys With SSH - PuTTYgen
This article provides steps for generating RSA keys by using PuTTYgen on Windows for secure SSH authentication with OpenSSH.
One effective way of securing SSH access to your Cloud Server is to use a public/private key pair. This means that a public key is placed on the server and a private key is placed on your local workstation. Using a key pair makes it impossible for someone to log in by using just a password, as long as you set up SSH to deny password-based authentication.
Generate Keys
In Windows, use PuTTYgen to generate our public and private keys.
- If needed, download PuTTYgen from the PuTTY download page.(PuTTYgen might have been installed previously with PuTTY or WinSCP.)
- Launch the program, and then click the Generate button. The program generates the keys for you.
- Enter a unique key passphrase in the Key passphrase and Confirm passphrase fields. For additional information on using passphrases, see Logging in with a SSH Private Key on Windows.
- Save the public and private keys by clicking the Save public key and Save private key buttons.
- From the Public key for pasting into OpenSSH authorized_keys file field at the top of the window, copy all the text (starting with ssh-rsa) to your clipboard by pressing Ctrl-C. You need the this key available on your clipboard to paste either into the public key tool in the Control Panel or directly into the authorized keys on your cloud server.
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You can use the RSA key pair in the following ways:
Specify Your SSH Key When Creating a New Cloud Server
When you create a cloud server, you can add a new public key or assign an existing public key.
Add a new public key when creating a cloud server
- Under Advanced Options in the Create Server page, select a public key from the SSH key drop-down menu.
- Click Create Server.
Add an existing public key when creating a cloud server
- Under Advanced Options in the Create Server page, click Manage SSH Keys.
- Select a public key for your new cloud server from the SSH Keys list and click Add Public Key.
- Enter the key name, select the region, and paste your entire public key into the Public Key field and click Add Public Key.
- Confirm that your key is listed in the SSH Key list for your new server.
Assign Your SSH Key to Your Existing Cloud Server
To make use of your newly generated RSA key pair, you must tell PuTTY to use it when connecting to your Cloud Server.
To edit the file (and if necessary, create it), run the following command:
nano ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
The key and its associated text (the ssh-rsa identified at the start and the comment at the end) should all be on one line in the file. If the text is word-wrapped onto multiple lines an error might occur when connecting.
Edit the ~/.ssh/authorized_keys file on your Cloud Server and paste the text onto its own line in the file.
Note: You must have the key available on your clipboard to paste it.
If you created the authorized_keys file, change its permissions after you're done editing it by running the following command:
chmod 600 ~/.ssh/authorized_keys
- Open PuTTY and go to the SSH > Auth section.
Browse to the location of the key file and load the private key.
To make PuTTY use the key every time that you connect to your Cloud Server, save the configuration by going to the Session page and saving the session.
After you save your session, your key is loaded automatically when you connect to your Cloud Server.
Opting for a key-based authentication to your SSH server is beneficial in many ways. By eliminating the possibility of SSH brute-force attacks targeted towards your Cloud Server, the chances of it being compromised are decreased by an order of magnitude.
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Class of 1965: Jeff Blue, a three-year all-conference center and team MVP, was Butler's leading scorer in 1963 and 1964, while also leading the team in rebounding for three straight years. He played on Butler's 1962 team which posted a school-record 22-6 mark and advanced to the NCAA Tournament. Jeff finished his career with school season and career records for scoring and rebounding. He was selected in 1965 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics. Jeff currently stands 11th on Butler's all-time scoring list with 1,392 career points.


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Kinloch, MO (KSDK) - After months of financial trouble, the Kinloch Fire Protection District is in hot water again. And now North County's only volunteer fire department could soon lose its most prized possession: its fire engine.
It is the first brand new truck Kinloch has been able to buy in almost 40 years, and Monday morning a St. Louis County judge gave department officials one week to deal with an insurance issue that may cost them big time.
"Everybody's worked too hard just to say, we're gonna give up, here you go. All these guys deserve an opportunity and a chance and that's what we're trying to do," said Kinloch Battalion Chief Mike Schroeder.
He explained that the Kinloch Fire Protection District's truck troubles began just a week ago when a bank attorney and a repossession agency showed up at their door. The allegation is that officials didn't pay the full amount owed for insurance on the vehicle.
They did pay off half because firefighters thought they were under a six-month policy but they were mistaken and still owe the second installment of $4,600. The problem is the district can't afford the other $2,300 payment at this time. The St. Louis County judge says either get insured by Monday or risk the chance of losing the truck.
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The next week will be spent shopping for an affordable insurance policy or searching for a truck from an outside department to borrow until this fire is put out.


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Cordillera Blanca > Vallunaraju > Climber's Log
Vallunaraju Climber's Log
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|Vallunaraju - Normal Route - Smaller (right) Summit
Date Climbed: Dec 6, 2015
|On a 2 week vacation from US tried to climb Vallunaraju and Pisco. This was my 2nd attempt of both, 1st attempt a few years back i got food poisoning and was too sick to climb. 1st attempt on Pisco we tried to do on a 1 week vacation, but didn't have enough acclimitization time.
Optimal weather conditions. Clear skies. Opposite conditions to what we had on pisco 3 days later. Hiked to moraine camp from base camp via eastern route as the more direct western route was closed. One of the other hikers passed out due to low sugar, but was fine after eating a little. Wasn't able to sleep due to limited acclimitization (5th day at higher altitudes). Left at 2:45 for summit, snow a little soft but not bad. Main summit was split in pieces and the approach was too dangerous, so we could only go up the slightly lower southern summit. Descent was quick but the snow conditions got really soft as we neared the bottom. Felt a bit sick back at moraine camp, but eating resolved the issue. We had fresh tracks the whole way and were the only group on the mountain. Great climb, spectacular views and photos. Recommend packing hand/toe warmers.
|Posted Jan 13, 2016 11:46 am
|Normal route, started a little bit too early
Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2015
|We (guide+myself) started the climb from moraine camp at 2:45, made the top at 5:20. Due to the wind and cold we had to start our descent before sunrise, which was a bit disappointing. We were back at the camp around 7:30. The positive side was solid snow throughout the ascent/descent. Two snow bridges, one quite narrow.
|Posted Aug 9, 2015 5:52 pm
|ski descent
Date Climbed: Jun 24, 2013
|carried some junky skis to the top that I rented in Huaraz and had a fun and quick ski back down!
|Posted Aug 9, 2015 2:59 am
|Normal Route to acclimate
Date Climbed: Jul 15, 2015
|This was my first climb in the Cordillera Blanca and it did not disappoint. Day 1: Hang @ 14K base camp (near taxi dropoff point). Day 2: Carry to 16K morraine camp. Day 3: Move to morrain camp. Day 4: Summit and back to Huaraz. The short section from the col to the summit was a bit more serious and exposed than we'd expected, but not very difficult. Bagged the lower summit too which was well worth it for the views of the main summit.
|Posted Jul 27, 2015 8:46 pm
|Acclimitixation Hike
Date Climbed: Jul 18, 2013
|It was a bit more tan the usual acclimitization hike, but it sure was pretty. Very cool intro to the Cordillera Blanca.
|Posted Jul 18, 2013 7:15 pm
|beautiful climb
Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2012
|One of the nicer climbs. Final summit crest and crevasses near top are amazing. Great photo ops! technically trivial and soloable.
|Posted Dec 19, 2012 6:13 pm
|first attempt
Date Climbed: Jan 26, 2010
|Wow! what a sweet day for climbing. the glacier was rock solid from the ascent to most of the way down. Sweet views! what a good one to teethe on!
|Posted Nov 16, 2012 10:47 pm
|Standard Route
Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2007
|Nice route!
|Posted Aug 30, 2012 5:13 pm
|Normal Route
Date Climbed: Jun 25, 2012
|Fun looking down on the lights of Huaraz from such great heights.
|Posted Jul 14, 2012 2:06 pm
|SW slopes
Date Climbed: Apr 13, 2005
|My first peak in the Cordillera Blanca, although didn't make it to the true summit due to unfavourable conditions. Did make it to the slightly lower summit though.
|Posted Feb 20, 2012 5:09 am
|SW Slopes (normal route)
Date Climbed: Jun 6, 2011
|Went first for the N rige, got turned around by sugar snow. Summited via normal route the next morning. :)
Easy climbing, terrific views!
|Posted Aug 13, 2011 7:20 pm
|good views
Date Climbed: Jul 31, 2011
|very good conditions on the glacier right now. Great views of prominent Blanca summits from Huantsan to Huascaran. The trail from basecamp up to the glacier was really steep and the crux of the whole thing.
|Posted Aug 5, 2011 12:39 pm
|Silvia Mazzani
|An unforgettable ascent
Date Climbed: Jul 24, 2007
|Why? Because of getting to the top together with Zero, a peruvian Siberian Husky I met at Base Camp...It was a very exciting and touching encounter, because a lot of years ago i'd climbed several mountains with my two huskies...
|Posted Jul 9, 2011 4:51 pm
|My first climb in the Cordillera Blanca
Date Climbed: Jun 14, 2011
|I decided to camp high near one of the lakes south of the mountain, close to the edge of the glacier. Nobody else was around, but as I started my summit attempt the next morning, gaining the glacier from the saddle to the south, it didn´t take long before the old trail I was following joined the normal route.
While I climbed, I saw three other groups coming down, two of which guided. A busy peak today! I must say that I was glad for the trail, because without it, I could have spent a lot of time finding a way around the crevasses - or even might have fallen into one!
|Posted Jun 20, 2011 8:17 pm
|Nice climb, great views
Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2010
|We camped higher than regular BC, on a rock next to the glacier. Easy access in 5 minutes, then 3.5hrs to the top. Great weather, great views.
Many crevasses, but good bridges and some small jumps required. Not sure if it would be safe after a hot day though so get down quick.
|Posted Aug 21, 2010 3:15 pm
|Route Climbed: Normal : November 11-12 2009
Date Climbed: Nov 12, 2009
|First summit involving glacier traveling for me! Nice and "easy" introduction for a hiker who wants to transition to mountaineering. Nice views of Ranrapalca and Ocshapalca. Completely doable when most other peaks are off season. An option is to do an ice climbing course at the nearby glacier before going for the summit as part of acclimatization
|Posted Jan 4, 2010 5:59 pm
|normal route
|Nice, easy climb. Reached the summit with Timm Fischer and descended fast to have some Pasta at BC. My first climb in the Cordillera Blanca.
|Posted Sep 1, 2009 6:18 pm
|SW Slope Ski Descent
Date Climbed: Jul 16, 2008
|Skinned up the glacier and after reaching the North summit, skied back down to the morraine. Incredible summit views.
|Posted Mar 27, 2009 5:22 pm
|5 day alpine training course
Date Climbed: Sep 21, 2008
|5 day alpine climbing course utilising the Ice wall and crevases fantastic experience spending 5 days at 5000m + had a great guide in Wilder and Peruvianandes really looked after me!! Loads of snow made for interesting conditions didn´t summit as was more intersted in additional tuition did do crevasse and self rescue at approx 5400m which I thought more than adequate!
|Posted Nov 3, 2008 4:58 pm
|Timothy Pearl
|New Heights
Date Climbed: Jul 30, 2008
|With Jim, Ben and Eric. This was our acclimatization climb after a little stay at Quebrada Llaca 14,000ft, and a night at 16,000 Moraine Camp. Climbed with full effects of AMS on one Rice Krispy Treat. Beautiful views of Ranrapalca and Ocshipalca.
|Posted Aug 15, 2008 10:57 am


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Augusta, GA (Sports Network) - The Australian curse has been lifted. Adam
Scott won the 77th Masters on the second playoff hole and became the first
Australian to win the season's first major.
He joins the likes of Geoff Ogilvy, Steve Elkington and Greg Norman as
Australian major champions.
Scott birdied the final hole of regulation to grab the lead at minus-9. Angel
Cabrera joined him there as he also birdied the 72nd hole. On the second extra
hole, Scott drained another birdie effort to collect his first major
"There was one guy who inspired a nation of golfers and that's Greg Norman.
He's been incredible to me and all the young golfers in Australia, and part of
this definitely belongs to him," Scott said at the trophy presentation.
In the process, Scott also became the first Australian to win the Masters.
"To make a couple of putts to win the Masters tournament is just an amazing
feeling," Scott said.
Here's what other players were saying after the final round of the 77th
JASON DAY, who was runner-up at the 2011 Masters and 2011 U.S.Open, admitted
to feeling the nerves down the stretch on Sunday; "Birdieing 13, 14 and 15
was really nice. Unfortunately, bogeying 16 and 17 was not what I wanted to
do. It's really tough. I think the pressure got to me a little."
TIGER WOODS, would have shared third place if not for his penalty for an
illegal drop on Friday. He would have none of the 'what-if game' after the
final round, but admitted to having trouble with the speed of the greens in
the final round; "I had a hard time getting accustomed to the speed. It was so
much slower than yesterday, and that was before it rained. I had a hard time
hitting putts hard enough. Unfortunately, I didn't make enough putts and I
missed a few shots here and there."
THORBJORN OLESEN, in his first Masters start finished as the low European. He
tied for sixth to notch his second top-10 finish in his fourth major
championship start; "I feel like I played some great golf all four days,
actually. I shaped the ball really nicely, left to right and right to left and
on the last two days I started holing a few putts. It's a dream for me. It's
lovely to be here at a major and especially at the Masters. It's a great golf
course and the atmosphere here is amazing."
FRED COUPLES, who joked he'd only play here every year, and no where else, if
he won this title again, ended in the a tie for 13th for his fourth straight
top-15 finish at the Masters; "I played well today. I really didn't do much. I
birdied 15 and 18 to get to 1-under. I played with Jason Dufner and we didn't
make any putts and we were both right around the hole. I just told him there,
I don't know if I've ever really finished like that in a tournament in my
life, the way some of these shots I hit. I couldn't even chip balls out of the
trees with any feel. But it is what it is and I was not in a great mood
yesterday, because if I just would have finished halfway, I could have come
out today with a shot at winning. And today was just really another fun day at
RORY MCILROY, closed with a 3-under 69 for just his fourth round in the 60s in
18 rounds at Augusta National; "I'm learning each and every year around here.
You just got to be so controlled and not take on too much. It's one of these
golf courses where, when it's like this unfortunately like you can shoot 65 in
a heart beat, but all of a sudden you go for a few shots and you're staring
double and triple bogey in the face."
The Sports Network


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No longer restricted to running sneakers, colored laces are one of the simplest (and most of-the-moment) ways for a guy to announce his style savvy. Just check out these quick rules, and you're good to get tying.
Where to wear:
- In a creative office
- Out on the town
- To a wedding
Keep in mind:
- Stick to classic oxford shapes
- Steer clear of matchy color motifs (yellow shirt + yellow laces = trying too hard)
- A no-go for big client meetings
And for all you commitment-phobes out there – considering that most laces run downward of $5 a pop, you can change up the hues as often as you desire. Talk about a win-win.
Our Donald J Pliner Men Boutique opens Wednesday, February 6, at 11AM ET.
By Sarah Stanley, Staff Writer
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