text:
by William Wordsworth
Mutability Introduction
In A Nutshell
As a general group, English poets have a way of sinking their teeth into a particular word or idea and never letting go, like some ravenous pack of literary bloodhounds. "Mutability" is one of these ideas. William Wordsworth wrote this sonnet in the line of a long tradition of works about mutability. In fact, mutability just means "change" or "variability," but for poets it has this whole other list of connotations having to do with the transience of things on earth, the role of death in nature, and the sad idea that nothing good ever lasts. To this list of concerns Wordsworth adds his own nature-loving spin, talking about how mutability creates its own particular music, even if we humans don't always like the tune.
Before we go further, we want to pound this one in: if you ever forget the meaning of the title of this poem, just remember that mutability = the fact that things change, die, and are reborn in nature.
Like we said, the tradition of mutability in English poetry goes way back, probably all the way to Chaucer, the granddaddy of English literature. The Renaissance poet Edmund Spenser wrote a famous unfinished fragment about "Mutabilitie" as part of his sprawling work The Fairie Queene. This fragment, known as the "Mutabilitie Cantos," described the devious adventures of a Titan goddess named Mutabilitie, who wreaks all kinds of havoc with her crazy plot to make things change. Yes, it's just as weird and abstract as it sounds.
Shakespeare also tackled the subject of time and change in, like, all of his works. But you might notice some specific parallels between Wordsworth's poem and King Lear, particularly in the image of a "crown of weeds," which Lear wears after he goes mad. You probably don't want to hear a dissertation on mutability in Shakespeare's work, but if you need some more info, here's a good, short article to look at.
Wordsworth wrote this poem around 1821 and it was published in 1822. This date is about fifteen years after Wordsworth's most productive period, which coincided with his friendship with the equally great poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge. By this point, some of the younger poets in England were already starting to consider Wordsworth to be an old hat, but this didn't stop them from cribbing his ideas. In fact, Percy Shelley wrote a famous sonnet with the exact same title in 1924. (To be fair, he'd also written one in 1916, but we like to think Wordsworth was robbed.)
Why Should I Care?
Do you realize that life goes fast
It's hard to make the good things last
Do you realize the sun don't go down
It's just an illusion caused by the earth spinning 'round.
– The Flaming Lips
The most interesting idea in "Mutability" is the idea that the essential truth of a thing remains even after its external form has "melted" away. Philosophy majors, this is your cue to go nuts: does an object (for example, a person) have any unique identity after every last trace of it has vanished from earth? Wordsworth thinks that, at the very least, everything takes part in the "music" of nature simply by being involved in natural processes. This music is a kind of truth.
"Mutability" is also a good illustration of the somewhat corny idea that, "This, too, shall pass." You know, when someone is going through a really rough time and thinks his or her misery will never end, they sometimes tell themselves, "This, too, shall pass." You know, like a mantra. But there's a serious kernel of truth in this mantra. It's amazing how we all tend to think that the present state of affairs will last forever, whether it's good or bad. Politics is a good example. If you're a liberal, you might have felt like George W. Bush would be president of the United States forever, even though you knew it wasn't the case. And if you're a conservative, you might feel the same way about Barack Obama. People seem to forget that in politics, as in nature and everything else, things can change with the drop of a hat.
Wordsworth uses the image of a melting frost to show how fleeting any one circumstance can be. One minute the world is covered in glistening whiteness, and the next minute all the frost has melted away. If this doesn't seem all that profound to you, you might be one of those people who is too caught up with local concerns like money and your own well-being to appreciate the endless flux that surrounds us. Hey, we didn't say it, Wordsworth did. In fact, we're probably all more than a little self-involved. But poems like this one allow us to step back from whatever is consuming us at the moment – be it a school project, some pop song in your head, or your issues with a boyfriend or girlfriend – and see that we are all just notes in a grand symphony that is playing all the time outside of us.


text:
On June 3, 2013 at about 9:01 PM, Abbarotes El Arcoiris, 2201 Court St, was robbed by two African-American males who were armed with a handgun.
The two suspects entered the store and demanded cash from the clerk and then fled on foot, said Det McClure of the Sioux City Police Dept.
The suspects fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.
The two employees in the business at the time were not harmed during this incident.
Detectives with the SCPD are looking for any additional information someone may have as to the identity of the suspects. People with information can call the Investigations Services Bureau at 279-6365 or Crime Stoppers at 258-TIPS (8477).
Sioux City Police Department601 Douglas St.Sioux City, IA 51101
To Report a Non-Emergency Crime or Accident712/279-6960
Victim Advocacy Program or Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic ViolenceContact the Victim Assistance Coordinator at 712-279-6398 or the Council's web site.
Project Lifesaver is a project that provides a tracking system to locate individuals who have the tendency to wander and become lost.Project Lifesaver Internationalor contact Rita Donnelly firstname.lastname@example.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Men's Nike Dual Fusion Run LAF
Buy Online & Pick Up In-Store
Get the support you want right where you need it most with the Nike Dual Fusion Run LAF Men's Running Shoes. These shoes feature the perfect blend of protection and cushioning for a smooth ride that lasts mile after mile.
These shoes are designed with a combination mesh and synthetic leather upper that offers breathability and durability for long-term wear. A superior fit that keeps these running shoes securely on your feet is achieved due to the dynamic lockdown lacing system. A classic waffle outsole delivers a smooth heel to toe transition without adding unnecessary weight.
We recommend these running shoes for runners who aren?t afraid of a little bit of bad weather, but want superior cushioning and plenty of support for a smooth ride.


text:
The Page in Portsmouth closing for good amid criminal complaints
The announcement came on The Page's Facebook page and amidst civil and criminal complaints related to the April 5 beating of patron Joshua Krantz, 24, who later died at his Dover home from a head injury.
Post a comment
You must sign in before you can post comments. If you are experiencing issues with your account please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Solenn Neal, 7, uses a device she and other children made to collect a small bottle from a bucket of water. Also pictured is Emma Jaskowiec. The activity was part of Camp Invention at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Leavenworth Center.
The five-day camp offers children the chance to participate in hands-on science activities. The camp will wrap up Friday.
The camp was designed for children who will be entering grades one through six in the fall.
Location, ST | website.com


text: So a little history: I started weightwatchers after my 20th birthday last february in an attempt to ditch the weight I had gained since joining uni! It all went very well and I lost two stone taking me down to 10st.. at 5ft3 i was just about happy with this but wouldnt mind loosing a little more. Just about the time I reached 10st I went off travelling for two and a half months to SE asia and Canada which involved a lot of beer and a messy break up resulting in me gaining one of the stones back over the travelling and following few months. However now I am back again fighting! I rejoined WW and lost about 5lbs but can't afford to keep up the membership anymore. I have learnt enough to stick to the WW propoints plan without a membership though and am now down to 10st 6lbs. I've just started studying for my final exams which means long days of sitting and reading, craving chocolate to make me feel better about life, which is why I have started this food diary! I'm hoping it will help me keep better track of what I'm eating and maybe prevent binges too when I am feeling down about exams, so here goes: I'm on 26 propoints per day, and my final aim would be between 9st7 and 10st. I also generally exercise between 4-5 times a week, but this will depend on my workload over the next 6 weeks. I would also love a weightloss buddy with similar weekly goals to me (1-2lbs a week) ! Breakfast: Aldi knock-off Jordans Frusli cereal (30g): 3 Low fat natural yoghurt (50g): 1 Banana: 0 Lunch: Warburtons Sandwich thin: 3 Wafer thin ham (100g): 2 tsp extra low fat mayo: 0 Salad: 0 Pizza Express light salad dressing: 1 Dinner: WW bagel: 4 Quorn chicken style pieces (100g): 2 Mixed vegetables: 0 Curry powder: 0 Yoghurt (50g): 1 Extras: Melon portion Jordan's maple and peacan bar: 4 Mango portion Tunnocks caramel wafer bar: 4 Skimmed milk: 1 Total: 26 Exercise: 60 minute circuit class.


text:
Grohe 19181EN0
Atrio / Timeless 5-Port Diverter Valve Trim Only for Tub, Shower & Hand Shower
- Item # bci38383
- Model # 19181EN0
- Atrio Collection
Product Features:
- Grohe's limited lifetime faucet & finish warranty
- Trim constructed of brass – ensuring durability and providing aesthetic appeal
- Diverter valve trim - for switching between tub, shower, or hand shower applications
- A swinging dial directs water to desired shower function
- 2 inlets 3 outlets No shared function
- Trim Diameter: 4-5/16" (measured from bottom of trim to top of escutcheon plate)
- Rough-in valve is not included - when adding to cart valve options will be presented
- Compliments Atrio, Essence, and Concetto bathroom collections
Why Buy Grohe From Us:
- We are a Grohe Preferred Authorized Online Dealer for Guaranteed Warranty Coverage
- Customer Care Experts Available 7 Days a Week to Serve You Before & After Purchase
- A Showroom Experience from the Comfort of Your Home or Office
Product Technologies / Benefits:
- Starlight Finish: Continuously improving over the last 70 years Grohe's unique plating process has been refined to produce and immaculate shiny surface that is recognized as one of the best surface finishes the world over. Grohe plates sub layers of copper and/or nickel to ensure that a completely non-porous, immaculate surface awaits the chrome layer. This deep, even layered chrome surface creates a luminous and mirror like sheen.
- SilkMove: The rich, smooth handling of the faucet lever conveys pure quality. As you change the temperature from hot to cold, one ceramic disc glides effortlessly across the other with absolute precision. These cartridges are manufactured in a high-tech process and feature discs made from a space-proven ceramic alloy that will give a lifetime of maintenance-free operation.
About Grohe:
At Grohe design goes deeper than just aesthetic trappings. It is a quality feature and is targeted toward the perfect synthesis of form and function. The result is joyous experience you have every time you use one of their products. Grohe subscribes to a straight forward and consumer-centric design philosophy; grounded in the belief that good design must transcend form and function to create an emotional bond with its users. With a reputation built on performance and longevity, Grohe products are sure to surprise and delight users with every interaction for years of unsurpassed performance. With Grohe's specialist knowledge it is second to none as they continue to push boundaries, challenge pre-conceptions and create new and exciting ways for their customers to enjoy water.
Additional Grohe Links
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Grohe 19181EN0 Brushed Nickel
- Grohe 19181000 Starlight Chrome
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued.
Why we like GroheCheck out this overall video about why we like Grohe and think it...
Grohe Starlight TechnologyContinuously improving over the last 70 years Grohe's unique plat...
Why we like Grohe
Check out this overall video about why we like Grohe and think it will be a good fit for you and your home. From the lifetime warranty to their European design you cant go wrong when you purchase a Grohe.
Grohe Starlight Technology
Continuously improving over the last 70 years Grohe's unique plating process has been refined to produce and immaculate shiny surface that is recognized as one of the best surface finishes the world over.


text:
A powerful load and performance testing solution for IBM z/OS
IBM® Rational® Performance Tester for z/OS® is a multiuser load and performance testing solution for web-based applications. It enables the use of IBM System z® hardware as a load generation platform. With Rational Performance Tester for z/OS, you can locate system bottlenecks before application deployment more quickly by simplifying the creation, execution and results analysis of multiuser performance tests.
Rational Performance Tester for z/OS helps teams ensure their applications can handle required user loads.
- Simplifies test creation with a visual test editor that allows you to create tests without any coding.
- Generates real-time reports that enable immediate recognition of performance problems.
- Allows variable test data and simulation of high user loads with the versatile test scheduler.
- Captures dynamic server responses so you can determine performance and reliability problems that are related to hardware rather than software.
Simplifies test creation with a visual test editor
- No programming knowledge is needed to create, modify or execute performance tests.
- You can use the test recorder and editor on Microsoft® Windows® and Linux® platforms, while test execution for load generation occurs on the IBM z/OS platform.
- The visual test editor displays a graphical illustration of the web pages visited during execution, with both high-level and detailed views.
- Advanced testers can insert custom Java® code into their performance tests to perform activities such as advanced data analysis and request parsing.
Generates real-time reports
- Generates performance and throughput reports in real time, enabling you to detect performance problems at any time during a test.
- Displays test results that identify poorly performing web pages, URLs and transactions.
- Provides multiple filtering and configuration options you can set before, during and after a test.
- Generates post-test reports that perform deeper analysis after the test run on items such as response time percentile distributions.
Allows variable test data
- Includes a flexible test scheduler that specifies the different groups of users comprising your user population, and the activities and usage patterns of each user group.
- Provides an automated data pooling capability that varies the test data set for each simulated user.
- Allows configuration of user loads from remote machines using an execution agent.
Captures dynamic server responses
- Capture and automatically make dynamic server responses accessible for reuse by tests in subsequent requests to the server.
- Ensure that virtual users simulated during a test apply the same load to your system as the real-world user population.
- Collect and review multiple server resource statistics for analysis and problem correction.
Rational Performance Tester for z/OS resources
- Data sheet: Rational Performance Tester (532KB)
Learn more about the features and benefits of Rational Performance Tester.
System requirements
The following information lists the minimum system requirements for using IBM Rational Performance Tester for z/OS.
|Operating System
|• Red Hat Linux WS 3
• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
• Execution Agent (host): z/OS 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6
• Intel® Pentium® 1.5GHz or compatible
Available RAM
Avaliable Disk Space
• 1.5GB free disk space
|Windows 2000
|• Windows 2000 Workstation
• Execution Agent (host): z/OS 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6
|Hardware requirements are identical for all operating systems.
|Windows XP Professional
|• Windows XP Professional
• Execution Agent (host): z/OS 1.4, 1.5 or 1.6
|Hardware requirements are identical for all operating systems.
Not in United States?
Considering a purchase?
Contact IBM
Considering a purchase?
- Email IBM
Call IBM: 1-877-426-37741-877-426-3774
Priority code: Portfolio
- Find a Business Partner


text:
Today's Adverts
Gday and welcome to Escort Buddy .com
Here you can check out all the escorts that are available today in most cities and areas in Australia!
You can view all of today's ads for free!
If you are looking for an advert from a previous date then check out our "advanced search" service.


text:
|Oak Park, Calif.
|High School:
|Oaks Christian
2013 All-WCC Second Team
SENIOR (2013): In his senior season, Hanley had a breakout year playing in all of the Broncos' matches, starting in 17 … was named to the WCC Second Team and the College Sports Madness WCC Second Team … picked up a goal at UCI (Sept. 22) to help the Broncos win in overtime ... at Saint Mary's (Oct. 13), Hanley notched a goal for the Broncos during regulation play and the game-winning assist in overtime giving the Broncos a 2-1 victory … collected two goals vs. Gonzaga (Oct.18) to give the Broncos a 2-1 victory … at Gonzaga (Nov. 3), Hanley scored for the Broncos' to tie up the game, then assisted the game-winning goal to Carlos Montes … scored a goal in the Broncos' 2-0 victory over USD (Nov. 17).
JUNIOR (2012): Continued to be a big part of SCU's side as a junior ... played in 15 matches and started twice in key games down the stretch, first at USF (Nov. 2) and again at San Diego (Nov. 11) ... distributed an assist in Santa Clara's 2-1 road victory over Stanford (Sept. 16) ... put five of his seven shots on goal throughout the season ... helped SCU go 11-6-2 overall and 8-2-2 in WCC play.
SOPHOMORE (2011): Played in 19 of Santa Clara's 20 games, seeing extended time in nine of those appearances ... helped Santa Clara to an 11-5-4 record, which was the best overall mark in the WCC and the team was ranked as high has No. 18 nationally ... got off 12 shots during the season but did not score ... made one start, at San Diego (Oct. 16).
2010 Action Photos
FRESHMAN (2010): One of the most athletic players on Santa Clara's 2010 roster ... emerged as a key contributor for the Broncos' championship team ... scored two game-winning goals and had eight shots in 11 outings before being sidelined with an injury following the Broncos' first match vs. St. Mary's (Oct. 10) ... scored his first collegiate goal in the second game of the season to help SCU beat Loyola Chicago 1-0 (Sept. 4) ... scored another game-winner during a five-shot game vs. San Jose State (Sept. 24) ... played a season-high 45 minutes in that victory over Loyola Chicago (Sept. 6) ... returned from injury to play in his 12th game of the season, the NCAA tourmament's first round match at Sacramento State (Nov. 18).
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-sport star at Oaks Christian High School in Southern California, playing soccer, track and field and cross-country … helped Oaks Christian win the 2008 CIF Southern Section Soccer Championship, and the 2007 Tri-Valley League Championship under coach Sebastian Alvarado … four-year starting forward … 2008 First Team All-CIF honoree … 2008 First Team All-Tri-Valley League … 2008 All-Ventura County team … also starred for the Real So Cal White club program.
PERSONAL: Born in Santa Monica, Calif. … son of Edward and Michelle Hanley … has a younger sister, Grace … enjoys board sports and playing the guitar … majoring in communication.


text:
5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 3: Potential Reversal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks' founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five years together. Our third item, Potential Reversal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders, is from Autism Speaks' Top 10 Autism Research Events of 2007.
2007 saw the publication of several studies that documented successful treatment of disease symptoms in mouse models of three different neurodevelopmental disorders related to autism. Most significantly, two of three (Fragile X and Rett) involved reversal of the phenotype AFTER the mice had already become sick, suggesting that developmental disorders such as autism may be treatable in adolescence or adulthood.
In February 2007, researchers in Scotland found that they could reverse the debilitating defects and certain death in mice carrying the Rett Syndrome gene, well after the mice had regressed into the most severe stages of disease. In July, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology used a mouse model of Fragile X syndrome to show that it was possible to reverse Fragile X and autistic symptoms after birth. Although the specific treatment approaches may not be directly applicable to an eventual autism treatment, the successful and entirely unexpected "rescue" of adult animals taught the world that so-called "developmental" disorders, those that begin in infancy, apparently still have a potential to be reversed later in life.
Given the behavioral overlap of these disorders with autism, even if the underlying disease-causing biological mechanisms are different, these results provided hope to scientists and families alike that we can (and will!) do the same for autism.
Update since this story was first run: These experiments changed the mindset of scientists worldwide, serving as a proof-of-principle for the many researchers now searching for pharmacological methods to treat these and other animal models of neurodevelopmental disorders. In a 2009 publication from the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, researchers from MIT reported that a pharmacological treatment of the Rett syndrome mouse extended the lifespan of the animals and partially rescued a variety of symptoms, including irregular heart and breathing patterns. Studies such as these are paving the way for future human clinical trials.


text:
Sheepskin Rugs: Longwool Eight Pelt Rug
These skins are expertly matched to form spectacular large rugs. Although these rugs are predominantly used on the floor as luxurious coverings, they can also be used as a throw, on beds, or draped over any type of seat.
- Long wooled, natural eight-pelt sheepskin rug
- 100% sheepskin
- Avoid storage in direct sunlight
- Spot clean using soft cloth; use warm water
- Use ivory-colored cleaning products only to avoid discoloration
- Dry clean only; professional recommended
Available Sizes: 7' x 5'11"
Available Sizes: 7' x 5'11"
- (1) Sheepskin Rugs: Longwool Eight Pelt Rug
Small Parcel (FedEx / UPS)
One Year Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects
1-877-224-6663 or 973-276-0444
Copyright 2003-2015 by Evofurniture, LLC. All rights reserved.


text:
Periodically, once or twice a year, the unit meeting place should be inspected for health and safety hazards. The Meeting Place Inspection checklist is included in the appendix.
References: Troop Committee Guidebook, No. 34505, and Cub Scout Leader Book, No. 33221
Motor vehicles transporting passengers or carrying equipment should meet state inspection standards, if applicable, or use the vehicle checklist included in the appendix as a guide.
References: Camp Health and Safety, No.19-308, and Tours and Expeditions, No. 33737
Essentially, three occasions in unit camping require inspection: (1) after camp is set up, (2) after camp is taken down, and (3) periodically between. Your main interest in these inspections is to ensure a safe, livable camp and an unblemished site after you leave.
References: Camp Health and Safety, No.19-308, and Scoutmaster Handbook, No. 33009
Upon request, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct a Courtesy Marine Examination of any craft over 16 feet in length. The officer will analyze the vessel and advise you of any deficiencies within state or federal regulations.
References: Handbook for Skippers and
Safe Boating Instructor's Guide


text:
Hear Elmer Fudd Sing Opera for the First Time
"Kill the wabbit!"
A rare outtake from a Warner Bros. recording session documents the birth of one of Elmer Fudd's most-quoted lines, from 1957's "What's Opera, Doc?" That cartoon and a trove of behind-the-scenes material help anchor a new exhibition about the animation director Chuck Jones, opening Saturday at the Museum of the Moving Image in New York.
Jones, who died in 2002, also created Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote in 1948. By the mid-1950s, he and his animation team had those chase cartoons down to a science, allowing him to allot more time to such ambitious projects as "What's Opera, Doc?"
Written by Michael Maltese, the cartoon features Elmer in a magic helmet, doing ballet with Bugs Bunny, who is dressed in drag as Valkyrie. It not only borrows from Wagner's Ring Cycle, but also references Walt Disney's "Fantasia."
"Jones wanted to link himself to that grand Disney tradition while gently parodying it," says Barbara Miller, a curator at the Museum of the Moving Image.
The show features many of Jones's layout drawings, pencil sketches that the director gave to his animators in order to highlight key moments of action, such as Fudd's wooing of Bugs's "Bwoon Hilda."
The storyline, which finds Elmer sobbing over his seemingly dead adversary, is just one of the things that makes this an unorthodox Bugs Bunny cartoon. As Roger Ebert noted, "For the first time, we feel sorry for this creature who exists to be the foil of Bugs." And then there are the visuals, including the dramatic shadows and vivid colors of layout artist Maurice Noble, whose choices apparently caused much second-guessing by his background painters.
In the audio from the "What's Opera, Doc?" session, you can briefly hear Jones guiding voice actors Arthur Q. Bryan (Elmer) and Mel Blanc (Bugs). The recording, included in the new museum show, is one of only a handful in existence. "Warner Bros. didn't think they were doing anything special at the time, so they didn't see the need to record the sessions," Miller says.
Over time, of course, the cartoons were widely celebrated; "What's Opera, Doc?" is considered one of Jones's great masterpieces and is included in the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. Much of his cartoons' influence sank in when they aired repeatedly on television. But that wasn't the medium they were intended for, Miller reminds us: "They weren't Saturday morning, lay around your pajamas, eating cereal cartoons. These were films for theaters. They were not made for children, though the humor was universal."
The new show, entitled "What's Up, Doc?" The Animation Art of Chuck Jones, runs from July 19 to Jan. 19, 2015. It's an exhibition organized by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, in collaboration with the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity and Museum of the Moving Image.
Voice-recording session for What's Opera, Doc? (1957), featuring Chuck Jones, musical director Milt Franklyn, and actors Mel Blanc (Bugs Bunny) and Arthur Q. Bryan (Elmer Fudd). (2:02)
"You're desthpicable!": In an interview with historian Greg Ford, Chuck Jones talks about directing Mel Blanc as Daffy Duck.(1:42).


text:
TP-LINK's TL-WDR3600 is a performance optimized simultaneous dual band wireless router combining the blazing fast speeds of 300Mbps using the crystal clear 5GHz band and 300Mbps using the traditional 2.4GHz band.
With simultaneous dual band, users have 600Mbps of total bandwidth to power numerous bandwidth intensive applications at the same time around a large home or office setting, where simple tasks such as e-mail or web browsing can be handled by the 2.4GHz band at 300Mbps and more latency sensitive tasks such as online gaming or HD video streaming can be processed over the 5GHz band at 300Mbps, at the same time.
With five Gigabit ports and 800Mbps+ hardware NAT, your wired devices will have lightning-fast, lag-free connections and, in addition to 2 USB 2.0 ports capable of sharing flash storage, printers, ftp servers and media players, users can power a robust home media network.
5GHz 300Mbps + 2.4GHz 300Mbps - Concurrent Dual Band Wireless
The TL-WDR3600 broadcasts and receives both 2.4GHz and 5GHz connections simultaneously at 300Mbps and 300Mbps respective speeds. Like two wireless routers in one, this allows users to run day-to-day applications, such as e-mail and web browsing over the 2.4GHz band at 300Mbps while using bandwidth intensive or latency sensitive applications, such as streaming HD video or playing online games, over the clearer 5GHz band at 300Mbps, at the same time.
Versatile 2* USB Sharing Ports
Using the TL-WDR3600's two multi-functional USB 2.0 ports, users can share printers, files and media either throughout the network at home with several different computers or even away, using the device's ftp server functions so that you never have to part with your files.
Blazing Wired Speeds - 5 Gigabit Ports + 800Mbps Hardware NAT
With one Gigabit WAN port and four Gigabit LAN ports, the TL-WDR3600 is able to support a robust and extremely fast wired network, ideal for latency-sensitive applications such as HD media and online gaming. With built-in gigabit Ethernet switch and a Hardware NAT function, the wireless router provides powerful data processing capabilities. Its NAT WAN to LAN throughput can achieve up to 800Mbps+ allowing users to unleash the full potential of their networks.
IP QoS - Control Your Bandwidth
TL-WDR3600 supports IP QoS (Quality of Service), allowing optimum utilization of bandwidth and offering bandwidth control over congestion, preventing bandwidth abuse. In this way, users of a small network receive committed and specific bandwidth, preventing non-critical applications from degrading network performance.
One Button Security Setup
The TL-WDR3600 features Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) that allows users to almost instantly setup their security simply by pressing the "WPS" button automatically establishing a WPA2 secure connection, which is more security compared with WEP encryptions. Not only is this faster than normal security setups but more convenient in that you don't need to remember a password!
Easy to Use
The device comes with a CD featuring an Easy Setup Assistant that leads users through the setup process step-by-step, and even helps with wireless network settings and security configurations. With setups this easy, even novice users can have their networks up and running in mere minutes.
- Header / Manufacturer
- TP-LINK Technologies
- Type
- Wireless router
- Networking / Connectivity Technology
- Wired, Wireless
- Standards
- IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
- Speed
- 600 Mbps
- Miscellaneous / Encryption Algorithm
- 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK
- Networking / WAN Ports Qty
- 1
- Aerial / Antenna Qty
- 2
- Networking / Integrated Switch
- 4-port switch
- Miscellaneous / Compliant Standards
- CE, FCC, IC, RoHS
- Connection Type
- DSL (Cable)
- Rackmount or External
- External
- Aerial / Aerial Form Factor (F)
- External detachable
- Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature
- Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature
- Dimensions & Weight / Height
- 32.5mm
- Dimensions & Weight / Width
- 243mm
- Dimensions & Weight / Depth
- 160mm
Bundle deals
|Intenso 32GB Rainbow Transparent USB Flash Drive worth £5.48 | in stock
saving £1.39
Bundle deals
|C2G 2m USB 2.0 A/B Cable - Black
|In Stock
|C2G 5m USB 2.0 A/B Cable - Black
|In Stock
|C2G 2-Port USB 2.0 Manual Switch
|In Stock
|C2G 5m USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Active Extension Cable
|In Stock
|C2G 4-Port USB 2.0 Aluminum Hub
|In Stock
|C2G 12m USB 2.0 A/A Active Extension Cable
|In Stock
|C2G USB Superbooster Extender Kit
|In Stock
|C2G USB to HDMI Adapter with Audio Up To 1080p
|In Stock
Customer reviews
Write a review for the TP LINK Dual Band N600 concurrent Wireless Gigabit Router here!
Fixed My VoIP
Reviewed by Steve Jones. Review Posted 25/08/2014
This is a very good piece of kit. My Sipgate VoIP phone kept going off line behind my Virgin router. It's as stable as a rock now, no problems at all. Nice and straight forward to configure. I've connected my 500GB usb disk to it to use as network storage and backup for my wife's laptop. It also works as a media server, which was useful as we have an RKM TV Box which happily finds the router. My one moan was I couln't get my linux web server to run through it, but I was trying to link the virgin DMZ to the TP-Link DMZ which is probably impossible. I just put it through the Virgin DMZ, it's not elegant, but it works.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
Not as described
Reviewed by scotc. Review Posted 15/02/2013
This router is NOT Linux compatible as stated. Everything works fine on Linux except the Print Server function which is non-existent. There are forum posts about this issue across the web. It's Tp-link's fault and they are making a false claim. Note that the information on the BT.com website is not FROM their website and they do not endorse or take responsibility for the erroneous claim. If you don't want a print server, then this router works fine. The signal strength didn't seem that much better than my old "g" router though.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
Good but gone off TP-Link
Reviewed by Francis Wilson. Review Posted 06/02/2015
Perfect for most peoples needs but dont expect too much, The Wireless is rubbish for range but ok if you not got very thick walls. Was very easy to setup just plug-in and play.
Value for money but overall product rating is 2.
- Overall
- Ease of use
- Value for money
The opinions expressed in this reviews section are those of our customers and not of BT Shop. Nothing contained herein amends BT Shop's terms and conditions.


text:
PvP Gear in 5.2 and Beyond
Posted 18 January 2013 - 04:58 AM
Great change
Unless they removed my 2200 fashion gear, then it's the worse change ever
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:01 AM
thrudgel, on 18 January 2013 - 03:49 AM, said:
Tired of helping gear up people just to have a chance to beat the top teams. Was going to quit but maybe this will fix 3v3 activity instead of just push glad /disband team culture
You have more apm backpeddling than healing.
People that you outplay in arena will ask you to play.
A comprehensive look at resto shaman, from the inside out - http://i.imgur.com/icr36xO.png
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:04 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:19 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:22 AM
Leeston, on 18 January 2013 - 04:35 AM, said:
Which takes almost all season if you got a 2.2~ cap lol. This will make the ladder more active because of the new MMR system a long with it, casuals will always feel like they're making progress.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:37 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:39 AM
Mirionx, on 18 January 2013 - 02:39 AM, said:
This is my concern. I think these changes coming in 5.2 are great for the games arena/pvp community, but one of the major incentives of reaching 2200 rating was not only for the increase in stats, but also the cosmetic rewards. WoW, like most MMO's, is about chasing that carrot on a stick and I do hope they remember to roll out new cosmetic rewards with this pvp overhaul.
I am actually really surprised they made this announcement today without also including the new cosmetic rewards they have planned for the PvP community. Near the beginning of Mists of Pandaria, I believe it was Cory Stockton, who mentioned their goal was to introduce more cosmetic rewards and a larger variety of them at some point in the future for the pvp community. I think that information should have at least been mentioned today along with these changes to make the whole announcement a lot more digestible.
Anyways I think this change is great & I hope this gives Blizzard the flexibility now to start rewarding some really creative cosmetic items. This is anecdotal, but one of the reasons I believe arena in BC had more participants, who were also particpating at a higher frequency, was because rewards were incremental (1000, 1500, 1750, 2000, etc.). Compare that to now where the only milestone is 2,200 and to the casual player that might as well be 3000. I hope they bring back that tiered reward structure with this change.
Edited by Heywoods, 18 January 2013 - 05:52 AM.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:44 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:49 AM
I specifically like the part about buying current gear w/ honor after achieving the 27k conquest point requirement. I enjoy playing multiple specs and having to decide which pieces to buy based on the most viable spec certainly wasn't fun (e.g; marks is focused on crit, bm focuses on mastery - some pieces are better for bm, whereas others are better for marks). You'll still have to decide what pieces to buy in the first few weeks, but then you'll be able to buy the 'alternate' pieces with honor later.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:55 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:58 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 05:58 AM
2200 elite gear should be a completely different transmog-only set a la Challenge Mode gear. The recolor shit is just lazy.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 07:49 AM
Whilst i do appreciate Nada's post and attempt to bring this amazing idea to the attention of Bliz, it had been posted multiple times in some iteration on both the US and the EU forums over the past year. i think dubbing it "Nada's idea" may be a bit harsh on the US guy who originally brought the idea up, led to a large post which then got zero feedback or recognition from the blues.
The 1st time i read a version of it was:
So giving Dreamor his props for that one.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 08:25 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:05 AM
Badrat, on 18 January 2013 - 08:25 AM, said:
cba answering
Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:12 AM
mullieman003, on 18 January 2013 - 05:19 AM, said:
Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:24 AM
Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:26 AM
mullieman003, on 18 January 2013 - 05:19 AM, said:
- dreadful (crafted)
- malevolent (bought for honour)
- tyrannical *normal* (bought for honour once the player reaches 27000 conquest)
- tyrannical *elite* (bought for conquest once the player reaches 27000 conquest)
I'm assuming that this means that the normal tyrannical gear will be somewhere in-between. They mention four tiers, which implies that there is a difference in stats between the two tyrannical sets.
Edited by Rekkiem, 18 January 2013 - 09:34 AM.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 09:34 AM
Nadagast, on 18 January 2013 - 03:12 AM, said:
As far as i understand it , this will make (in 5,3) it possible to farm full conquest gear by grinding bgs for honor (once you have met the 27k season earened).
I LOVE this as a hybrid class as this allowes me to simply grind out the Feral and Boomkin set after im done with the resto set and all i have to do to get T2 for feral is to buy that one for Conquest .
So i would def say that this makes playing offspecs Very viable even at higher ratings.
Posted 18 January 2013 - 10:33 AM
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users


text:
Rain, cold remain in forecast
Snow possible Thursday, sun expected for championship parade Saturday
Published: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 10:20 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | Another cold, wet day is in store for Tuscaloosa on Wednesday as flood warnings remain in effect.
A stalled cold front is expected to remain over the area, with rain expected to begin in the morning and continue on and off through the day, said Jody Aaron, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Birmingham.
There's a possibility of snow Thursday morning, when there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation. If it's still raining when a cold air mass moves in from the west, snow could form, but would not stick on the ground.
"It's a very tough call at this time," he said. "We could see a switch-over from rain to snow, but it's hard so say how much. It would be a very brief window, probably from early morning until around noon. There could be rain mixed with snow, but after around 3 p.m. (Thursday), it would be done. We should finally begin to dry out that afternoon, but the clouds might hang around through Thursday night. Hopefully, we could see some sun on Friday."
He said the sun will make a certain comeback on Saturday in time for the Crimson Tide's BCS Championship parade.
Some roads in Tuscaloosa County are still closed due to flooding.
Commerce Road, Fosters Loop Road, Riverbend Road, Whitfield Road and South Sandy Road remained closed this morning, according to the Tuscaloosa County Public Works Department.
Old Fayette Road and Harless Road, which were closed earlier today, are now open.
The National Weather Service has extended a flood warning in several west Alabama counties until Sunday evening.
Temperatures on Thursday might reach 50 degrees, Aaron said, but could remain in the 40s if there's cloud cover. Temperatures Friday could reach 53, but will drop to about 31 degrees on Friday night and the low 30s or upper 20s on Saturday morning.
"We will see sun on Saturday for sure," he said.
It's not unusual for a cold front to stall, causing varied temperatures across the state. At 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, it was 72 degrees in Eufaula, 70 degrees in Troy, 61 in Montgomery and 35 in Haleyville.
Days of rain led the National Weather Service to issue a river flood warning for Tuscaloosa and Greene counties that will be in effect through Friday.
The Black Warrior River swelled Tuesday.
Tuesday night, the Weather Service issued a flood warning for Tuscaloosa, Pickens, Fayette and Lamar counties, effective until 7 a.m. Wednesday, but it said the warning could be extended.
It said the flood warning covered the covered the cities and communities of Tuscaloosa, Northport, Holt, Aliceville, Pikensville, Reform, Samantha and Coker.
As of Tuesday afternoon, flooding was not forecast for areas along the Black Warrior River upstream of Tuscaloosa, but minor flooding had begun downstream.
Water levels had reached 130.45 feet by 4:30 p.m. at the Oliver Lock and Dam, west of downtown Tuscaloosa, and were expected to crest at about 131 feet by 6 p.m. Wednesday before falling again. Flood stage is 129 feet.
Water had reached 92.48 feet at the Selden Lock and Dam by 4:15 p.m. Tuesday — more than two feet higher than the 90 foot flood stage. It is expected to crest at about 97 feet today, which isn't high enough to be classified as moderate flooding.
Reach Stephanie Taylor at firstname.lastname@example.com or 205-722-0210.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
IMPORTANT: Please click "End Session" to clear your personal information. (Credit Card info is always hidden from view).End Session
Cookies are not enabled in your browser.
You must have Cookies enabled for the best experience on our site and to make a purchase.
Learn how to enable Cookies in your browser or call 1-800-426-8020 for assistance.
18 items
Men's MicroTherm® StormDown® Field Jacket$229.00-$249.00
Men's Contour Performance Slub Polo Shirt$50.00-$55.00
Men's Grifton Long-Sleeve Shirt - Solid$55.00-$60.00
Men's Field Short-Sleeve Polo Shirt - Slim Fit$30.00-$35.00
Men's MicroTherm® StormDown® Field Vest$149.00-$169.00
Men's Basecamp Knit Twill Pants$50.00-$55.00
Men's Quest 150 Fleece 1/4-Zip Pullover$50.00-$55.00
Men's Legend Wash Elastic Waist Chino Shorts$45.00-$50.00
Men's Legend Wash Short-Sleeve T-Shirt - Classic Fit$20.00-$23.00
Men's Eddie Bauer Expedition Flannel Shirt$80.00-$90.00


text:
Benevento/Russo Duo featuring Mike Gordon,
Thursday, 12/30/2004
Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT
Set 1: Lengthwise > On the Corner > Welcome Red, Becky, Last Child, Black Satin > Aqui Como Alla, Clean Up Woman, Theme from The Rockford Files
Set 2: Foam, Lengthwise > Mike's Song, Cars Trucks Buses[1], Roundabout, Forever Night Shade Mary > Hoe-Down
Encore: Scratchitti
[1] Page on additional keyboards.
Notes: "Clean Up Woman" included a "Cars Trucks Buses" tease. Page sat in on additional keyboards for "Cars Trucks Buses," which contained a brief "Magilla" tease.
Musicians: Mike Gordon, Marco Benevento, Joe Russo, Page McConnell (Guest)


text:
Sof Sole Aztec Multi No Show Socks
Fun and exciting new patterns are not all you get with the Sof Sole No Show 3-Pack Women's Socks.
These socks designed for maximum comfort, even through the most rigorous training sessions. Made from a Hydrologix moisture management poly-blend fabric for comfort and moisture-control, the No Show 3-Pack will keep your feet cooler and drier, for longer.
These socks also feature a seamless toe to provide maximum comfort.


text:
UPDATE: Teen runaway is found
Published: Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 3:54 p.m.
Last Modified: Monday, April 8, 2013 at 2:22 p.m.
MANATEE COUNTY - The Manatee County Sheriff's Office reported Monday that it had found missing 13-year-old Alan Baily.
Further information was not immediately available.
Sheriff's deputies are searching for a 13-year-old boy who is believed to have run away from home.
The father of Alan J. Baily told deputies he last saw his son at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday. At 8:45 a.m. today, Alan was not at his Lakewood Ranch home in the 15000 block of Lemon FIsh Drive.
Deputies say Alan has run away in the past and has threatened to harm himself.
Anyone with information about his possible whereabouts is called to call the Sheriff's Office at (941) 747-3011.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
WASHINGTON (AP) " Donald Trump is denying he mocked a reporter with a disability in a South Carolina speech, despite appearing to imitate mannerisms of the "poor guy" and make fun of him.
Intoning the names of 130 dead, a subdued France paid homage Friday to those killed two weeks ago in the attacks that gripped Paris in fear and mourning.
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) " The latest on Pope Francis' first trip to Africa. (All times local.)
PARIS (AP) " The latest on the attacks in Paris and security alert in Brussels. All times local:
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) " Federal officials say a business is recalling a vegetable mix believed to be the source of E.coli in Costco chicken salad that has been linked to an outbreak that has sickened 19 people in seven states.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) " The Philippine government will launch a website to crowd-source tips on the whereabouts of some 200 missing art works, including paintings by Van Gogh, Picasso, and Rembrandt that were owned by former first lady Imelda...
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) " Pope Francis denounced the conditions slum-dwellers are forced to live in during a visit to one of Nairobi's many shantytowns Friday, saying that access to safe water is a basic human right and that everyone should have...
PARIS (AP) " The latest developments regarding the war in Syria. All times local.
NEW DELHI (AP) " An Islamic State group affiliate in Bangladesh said Friday it was behind an attack on a Shiite mosque in the country's north that killed one man and wounded three others.
WARSAW, Poland (AP) " Poland will not extradite filmmaker Roman Polanski to the U.S. in an almost 40-year-old case after prosecutors declined to challenge a court ruling against it.
WASHINGTON (AP) " Michelle Obama's message for high school seniors fretting about their college prospects is simple.
Rockford Directory
Business Name
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Week 14
GOOD NEWS NOTES - Week 14
It has been difficult to write these notes and leave the role of the Holy Spirit close to the end. The Holy Spirit in many ways is similar to our discussion of prayer from last week. Prayer and the Holy Spirit are central to the success of reaching missing people. In Week 8's note, the one on testimonies, our discussion was on the Engel's scale of receptivity. This is a series of factors that lead to a person becoming a Christian. We know that there are some who come to Christ like Saul on the road to Damascus. But that probably is rare. Most of us come to Christ in a predictable progression. All of us have things that happen in our lives that make us think about eternal matters. Someone may die who was close to us. We may be in an accident of some sort. We hear someone talking about heaven or hell. The work of bringing all those factors into a person's life is the responsibility of the Holy Spirit. He is active in all our lives to help us know God. I have written in this series several times in the prayers and in the text about God going before us. This is the work of the Holy Spirit. He prepares the ground ahead of time for our efforts with missing people. It will benefit our efforts to ask the Holy Spirit to go before us and prepare just the right circumstances to lead our missing friend to be ready to hear a comment about spiritual matters or one of our testimonies. It may take other circumstances after that to finally bring a person to make a faith decision. Part of being a faithful friend is to continue to build those relationships so the Holy Spirit will have the time to help them be more receptive to the gospel.
The Challenge
You have just arrived at a car accident and you get out to see how you can help. There is a man who is in serious condition trapped in his car. You know you cannot move him and you must wait for help to arrive. The man may have only a few minutes to live. Would you be able to tell him the plan of salvation in a clear manner? Would you be able to give a short testimony of what God means to you? What would you say?
Action - Think through the scene of the car accident and take the time to write down what you think you would say in two minutes or less. Ask someone to listen to what you have written down. Perhaps they will have some suggestions how to make it clearer. Practice giving your testimony to a friend or spouse. This will be time well spent.
Scripture - John 14:26 Jesus said, "When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth.
Prayer - God help me to be prepared to share your love with others - help me recognize the leading of the Holy Spirit in the lives of my missing friends. Please guide me with your Holy Spirit as I strive to be your servant this week.
Next Week - Follow-up


text:
Products approved included three enzymes, three antibodies, and two fusion proteins, as well as a gene therapy product, a regulatory peptide, a blood product, and a colony stimulating factor. Three products are indicated against cancer and a further two against genetic diseases, while the remainder target a wide range of medical conditions.
In terms of expression systems used, 5 of the 11 protein-based products approved are produced using mammalian (mainly CHO) cell lines, three are expressed in E. coli, two in yeast-based systems (one each in S. cerevisiae and P. pastoris), and one product is produced in an engineered plant-based system. These figures once again reflect the ongoing dominance of mammalian-based expression systems in terms of biopharmaceutical manufacture.
Several of the newly approved products are particularly noteworthy in terms of technological or medical innovation, and it is those products that are discussed in most detail below. As Adcetris and Eylea were included in last year's review (1), they are not considered further herein.


text:
A domain name like woodburnhouse.com has all the characteristics of a great domain.
Domains that include search keywords position your brand and boost your search engine presence.
A premium generic com domain like woodburnhouse.com is well suited for many purposes.
This domain is available and ready to be used now!


text:
Full CoverageBreaking News
Steelers fan trades Terrible Towel for Ravens glovesUPDATED 8:43 AM EST Dec 14, 2012
Lifelong Steelers fan Cody Yocca gave Ray Rice the Terrible Towel that was later seen draped over Rice's head, drawing the wrath of other Pittsburgh fans. But the Plum man says it's all out of respect.
More Video
CommentsThe views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
Senate Filibusters: History Can Show Better Way
Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:33 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:33 a.m.
Excerpted from an editorial by the San Jose Mercury News:
The Senate needs to go back to the future on filibuster reform. Senators should have to stand their ground and raise their voices on the Senate floor, around the clock if necessary, a la Jimmy Stewart in "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington," to keep legislation from coming to a vote.
Back in the day, a minority senator had to have strong personal convictions against legislation to undertake the onerous, sleep-depriving filibuster, talking and talking and talking to block action. Today, a senator, or a group of senators, can merely threaten a filibuster, and suddenly the legislation requires a 60-vote supermajority to move forward to a vote. It's outrageous. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid wants to change the rules, and President Barack Obama should be helping to persuade the handful of Democratic senators who are on the fence. ...
Senate Republicans' record should be argument enough. And if the parties' control of the Senate were reversed, that would be just as wrong.
Not one filibuster was recorded in the Senate until 1841. The average in the decade of the Reagan and Carter years was about 20 per year. Senate Republicans used the filibuster a record 112 times in 2012 and have used it 360 times since 2007. ...
They have stopped legislation that has widespread public support. GOP senators blocked a major military spending bill, a badly needed veterans' jobs bill and the Dream Act. ... In a particularly craven abuse of the system, they have halted the nominations of nearly two dozen judicial appointments, causing backlogs in courts that delay justice for people and businesses across the country.
Some Democrats fear that Republicans will win control of the body in 2014, when 20 Senate Democrats will have to defend their seats, and they'll want the power minority Republicans have now. But then Republicans could change the rules. ...
The Senate is supposed to debate the great issues of the day, not stop them from being debated. Senators should change the rules and get back to work.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
By Bill Monroe, WF360 Pacific Flyway Migration Editor
Reports from Idaho's panhandle indicate that the fall waterfowl migration is now in full swing. With Pacific storm fronts approaching from the northwest, coupled with the onset of freezing temperatures in prairie Canada, hunting success should only improve throughout Idaho and much of the Pacific Flyway.
"When I lived [in the Panhandle], you could always count on a surge of northern birds the last week of October," says Jeff Knetter, waterfowl biologist for the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
Indeed, some hunters in the Sand Point area report a major influx of ducks on Lake Pend Oreille. In addition, some hunters in the state's southeastern agricultural areas are also reporting limits, but the best is yet to come.
"The weather hasn't been miserable enough yet," says Chris Colson, a DU regional biologist based in Boise.
Idaho's terrain influences the distribution of waterfowl as the season progresses. Birds filter into the panhandle early, and then spread out across the south, loitering in the Snake River Valley from Twin Falls to Pocatello. Good hunting is also available near farming communities closer to the Oregon border such as Weiser, Payette, Fruitland, Nampa, Caldwell, and others.
The elevation increases along the Snake as you move east, Colson says, so when freeze-up occurs sometime between November and late December, many ducks migrate south while others move west into agricultural zones. Until then, hunters south of the panhandle should concentrate on the Snake River as ducks arrive.
Knetter says some of the best hunting of the season occurs on spring creeks, which remain open after shallow ponds and marshes freeze, concentrating remaining waterfowl.
"Stick to the Snake River plain for now," Colson says. "Our best hunting is late, when it's cold everywhere and it moves birds to the west."
Washington and Oregon hunters, meanwhile, report decent numbers of snow geese in Skagit Flats, north of Seattle, and an influx of ducks on Oregon's Sauvie Island Wildlife Management Area near Portland.
California duck hunters are still experiencing a slow start, but good numbers of white-fronted geese have arrived in the north.
Bill Monroe is an Oregon-based freelance writer who has hunted the Pacific Flyway for three decades. Monroe will provide hunting and habitat reports throughout the Pacific Flyway for the 2013-2014 waterfowl season.
Receive a free DU decal when you signup for our free monthly newsletter.
need help logging in?
My DU is your personal portal to the hunting, conservation and local DU information that you care about the most. Learn how it works.
Create your free My DU account today!
*Note: If you have a member login from the previous website, you may enter it here to access your My DU account. Visit our FAQ page for more details.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
First duck stamp, designed by Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, issued.
Prairie drought peaks.


text:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Claire McCaskill (Mo.) sent a letter to U.S. Army Secretary John McHugh today expressing their concerns surrounding potential plans to reconfigure the Army's Brigade Combat Teams at Fort Leonard Wood, which are vital to Army readiness and combat effectiveness.
The Missouri Senators – who serve together as members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services – noted in the letter that during the 2005 Base Realignment and Commission (BRAC) the Army "made a conscious effort to co-station Army schools with related operational units because doing so enhances Army readiness and welfare."
"The co-stationing of [U.S. Forces Command] FORSCOM maneuver units with [Training and Doctrine Command] TRADOC schools has been a source of major success because it allows soldiers and their families to remain at Fort Leonard Wood for a longer time without an adverse impact on their careers or their value to the Army," the letter reads. The Senators urged the Army to "continue to co-station TRADOC schools and FORSCOM operational units together to enhance Army readiness and combat effectiveness."
Army officials have scheduled a community listening session on April 30, 2013, at Fort Leonard Wood's Nutter Field House to give Central Missouri communities an opportunity to provide input on the impact of potential force structure changes. The meeting, which is open to the public, will allow the Army to gather additional information regarding its 2020 Force Restructure plan, which could reduce its total end-strength numbers by at least 80,000 soldiers in 2020.
On April 4, 2013, Blunt met with U.S. Army Assistant Secretary for Installations Energy and Environment Katherine Hammack to discuss the budgetary challenges facing our national defense. Blunt serves as a member of the Armed Services Subcommittee for Personnel as well as the Armed Services Subcommittee for Readiness and Management Support, which is responsible for authorizing additional military base closures.
The Honorable John M. McHugh
Page 2 of 2 - Secretary of the Army
101 Army Pentagon
Washington, DC 20310
Dear Secretary McHugh;
We write to express our concern regarding the potential effects from plans currently under consideration to reconfigure the Army's Brigade Combat Teams on the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Fort Leonard Wood is home to the 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) which boasts not only domestic support capabilities used during homeland crises, but also combat-ready engineer and military police battalions used to support operational freedom of movement on the battlefield. In addition, Fort Leonard Wood is home to three major Army schoolhouses – the Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear (CBRN) School, the Engineer School and the Military Police School.
During the 2005 Base Realignment and Commission (BRAC) the Army made a conscious effort to co-station Army schools with related operational units because doing so enhances Army readiness and welfare. The unique capability offered by the collocation of world-class training, education and operational units—each mutually dependent upon the other—ensures Army readiness. For instance, when soldiers stationed at Fort Leonard Wood return from a deployment, reassigning these soldiers to the 4th MEB greatly assists in the collection, analysis and dissemination of lessons learned from operational units in combat, refinement of doctrine and techniques, and identification of operational needs. Furthermore, such reassignments of personnel can be made without a permanent change of station (PCS) for the soldier and his or her family at a time when the soldier and family are in the process of rebuilding post deployment. Similarly, former school house trainers, when assigned to a new unit in the 4th MEB, enhance unit effectiveness by bringing with them their expertise and doctrine development to the operational unit.
The co-stationing of FORSCOM maneuver units with TRADOC schools has been a source of major success because it allows soldiers and their families to remain at Fort Leonard Wood for a longer time without an adverse impact on their careers or their value to the Army. In addition, this career predictability lowers the propensity for spousal relationship problems and other stress-related instances that take place on the installation. For these reasons, we strongly suggest that the Army continue to co-station TRADOC schools and FORSCOM operational units together to enhance Army readiness and combat effectiveness.
As the Army weighs the most effective manner in which to restructure its brigade makeup, the Army must be careful to avoid harming the readiness of FORSCOM units as well as the effectiveness of TRADOC schools. We look forward to working with you in the days ahead in preserving the dedication and excellence that has come to define the US Army.
Sincere Regards,
Roy Blunt Claire McCaskill
United States Senator United States Senator
Location, ST | website.com


text:
|All Content
|View all podcasts & RSS feeds
Podcasts & RSS Feeds
Connect with Us
Most Active Stories
- Listen: Can You Pick Out The Northwest Accent? (And Yes, We Have One!)
- Former Boeing Executive Alan Mulally's Advice On Labor: 'Working Together Works'
- Tips On Staying Healthy While You Travel
- Mass: Expect Intensifying Rains With Global Warming
- Just Back From Spain, Nancy Leson Offers A Few Pointers On Paella
News & Music Contributors
The Two-Way
4:04 pm
Mon February 10, 2014
Stuart Hall, 'Godfather Of Multiculturalism,' Dies
Originally published on Mon February 10, 2014 2:16 pm
Sociologist and public intellectual Stuart Hall, who helped shape conversations about race and gender in Britain and around the world, has died at 82. For decades, the Jamaican-born Hall was also a fixture in leftist politics.
Hall, who died in England on Monday, was diabetic and had been ill for some time.
NPR's Neda Ulaby filed this report for our Newscast unit:
"When Stuart Hall came on the scene in the mid-1960s, the study of culture, and popular culture in particular, was not taken very seriously. Hall helped change that. He was dubbed the 'godfather of multiculturalism' for the huge influence he had on academics around the world.
"Cultural studies had been around before Stuart Hall. But he brought to it a perspective based on his background in the West Indies' ferociously striated society.
"His mixed-race bourgeois parents forbade him from making friends with darker skinned children. Hall left for Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship and later taught at Birmingham University, which he turned into a world renowned magnet for cultural studies.
"Hall's work considered how people are taught to understand each other in terms of race and class, gender and sexual orientation. In a notoriously combative field, Stuart Hall was revered for his commitment to exploring questions of equality, identity and social mobility."
Hall was also an influential thinker about politics, particularly in the 1970s and '80s. In that period, he frequently wrote for Marxism Today — even coining the term "Thatcherism" in a 1979 article, according to Britain's The Telegraph.
"The Conservative leader had been patronized by many on the Left as little more than a shrill housewife," the newspaper says. "Hall was one of the first to acknowledge that Britain was entering a new era of politics."
Writing about Hall's legacy for The Guardian, Stuart Jeffries notes that the scholar, who for years appeared on the BBC, viewed his presence in England in a way that might have surprised some. Jeffries quotes Hall:
" 'Three months at Oxford persuaded me that it was not my home,' he told the Guardian in 2012. 'I'm not English and I never will be. The life I have lived is one of partial displacement. I came to England as a means of escape, and it was a failure.' "
In her report for Newscast, Neda also notes that a new documentary about the late professor, titled The Stuart Hall Project, just received its U.S. premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Here's the trailer for that film, which sees Hall in part through his love for jazz:


text:
When I double click a DWG file in windows explorer, most of the time, a new instance of QCAD starts. I would rather have the file opened as a new tab in an already running instance of QCAD, or, if the file is already open, have it focussed. This is on windows 7, RC5.
Curiously, this behaviour is inconsistent, sometimes windows behaves as I want it to. But I cannot make out a pattern, that drives behaviour. Anybody else notice that? Can you help me manage this?


text:
C. Odell Fugate, 66
Published: Friday, December 28, 2012 at 5:47 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, December 28, 2012 at 5:47 p.m.
HENDERSONVILLE — C. Odell Fugate, 66, of Hendersonville, died on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Pardee Hospital.
Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors will announce arrangements.
Reader comments posted to this article may be published in our print edition. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged.


text:
Welcome to Dr. Manual Gutierrez's office of Cosmetic Surgery located in Tijuana, Mexico. We are a fully accredited Certified Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center, offering our patients high quality cosmetic procedures at an affordable cost. Our Cosmetic Surgery center serves patients from Mexico and greater areas of the United States and Latin America.
At ourPlastic & Cosmetic Surgery Center,we understand that trust is a very important factor in the success of cosmetic surgery.Dr. Gutierrez listens patiently to your concerns and wishes while demonstrating a full understanding of your goals and expectations. He providesyou with honest and professional feedback thataims to enhance your health and appearance whilefocusing on a beautiful and natural-looking result.
Our Cosmetic Surgery center hasprovided a variety of aesthetic surgery procedures in a safe and professional environment. This includesface-lifts, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, liposuction, and a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures with great achievements.Our promise to you is to provide and cautiously explain all of your treatment possibilities and develop a tailored and personal plan for your desired outcome.
Dr. Gutierrez's success andacomplishmenthas been attained through more than 16 years of experience and professionalism. He practices the most advanced techniques in Medicine and Cosmetic Surgery. In addition,our team specializes in surgical and non-surgical aesthetic, reconstructive and rejuvenating procedures for men and women.
Dr. Manuel Romero is certified by the National Association of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Mexico, and is also an active member of the Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery of Baja California. You can be confident thatyou are in the hands of a surgeon with extensive experience and knowledge.
Contact Dr. Manuel Gutierrez's office today for a complimentary consultation.All information submitted is considered strictly confidential.
Dr. Manuel Gutierrez Romero graduate from Medical school at UABC, earning his medical degree General's November 7, 1992
He graduate from the General Surgery Specialty at Centro Medico Nacional "La Raza" in 28 February 1995.
Then he graduate from Plastic Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at the General Hospital of Mexico in February 28, 1998.
Since graduation Dr. Manuel Gutierrez has been board certified by the Mexican Board of plastic surgery.
Also has been member of the Mexican Association of Plastic Aesthetic and reconstructive surgery
He also is active member of College of Plastic Surgeons in Baja California
Dr. Manuel Gutierrez has continue his medical up date by attending training courses all over the world.
He has a private practice in the same location for the past 16 years providing patients a high level of ethical and professional attention.


text:
Welcome to Leicestershire Villages for Melton
Leicestershire Villages for Melton Borough is a self-managed online community for people in the Melton Borough area of Leicestershire.
Here you will find information for each village and town in Melton Borough plus a discussion area and events listings. Use the map to select the village or town you would like to visit.
To get the most out of the site become a registered user by clicking on the "Register" link at the top of your home village or town.
For the most recent updates in Melton Borough please see the What's New page.
Find Your Village
Click on the map to choose a village or town, or select from the list below:


text:
DES MOINES, Iowa—A lottery official says 1 winning ticket has been sold in Florida for a record Powerball jackpot of more than $590 million.
Related Stories
- May 19:
- Powerball's second-place winner purchased ticket at San Jose 7-Eleven
- Powerball jackpot: Small Florida city wonders which neighbor won
- Powerball jackpot: 1 winning ticket sold in Florida worth $590 million
- May 18:
- Powerball: So close -- San Jose ticket misses jackpot by one
- Powerball numbers drawn; now who wins the $590.5 million?
- Saturday Powerball jackpot could go higher than $600 million
- Powerball: Most number combinations have already been picked
- Powerball $600 million jackpot lures hopefuls around the Bay Area
- Powerball jackpot closing in on another record
- May 17:
- Powerball's $600 million jackpot fueled by California frenzy
- #Powerball: Would-be winners wish out loud
- Powerball office pools: Advice from winners (and losers)
Terry Rich, a lottery official in Iowa, confirmed the ticket matching all six numbers was sold in Florida. Rich told The Associated Press by telephone that details were expected to be announced later by Florida lottery officials about the actual ticket sold.
Powerball.com said the winner sold in Florida means the current estimated jackpot resets at $40 million or $25.1 million cash value.
The numbers drawn Saturday were: 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and Powerball 11.
With four of every five possible combinations of Powerball numbers in play, someone was almost certain to win the game's highest jackpot, though chances of winning remained astronomically low at 1 in 175.2 million.


text:
TiO₂ Mag Sepharose™
TiO₂ Mag Sepharose is magnetic beads designed for enrichment of phosphopeptides from tryptic digested protein samples
- Magnetic beads for selective capture and enrichment of phosphopeptides
- Easy to use - visible and dense magnetic beads
- Simple protocol with elution conditions optimized for MS analysis
- Parallel handling of samples - six samples can be processed in less than one hour
TiO2 Mag Sepharose magnetic beads are based on titanium dioxide (TiO2) chromatography and are designed to simplify capture and enrichment of phosphopeptides. TiO2 has high affinity for phosphopeptides and is an efficient method for enrichment of phosphopeptides from complex samples
TiO2 Mag Sepharose improves ease-of-use in sample preparation of phosphopeptides. The magnetic bead format has excellent properties for small-scale experiments. The high density of the beads allows rapid capture by magnetic devices while the visibility of the beads ensures reliable collection of all bound target peptides
Together with MagRack 6, a separation tool for handling the beads in microcentrifuge tubes, up to six samples can be processed in parallel
Contact Information:
GE Healthcare Europe GmbH
Life Sciences
Andrea Löhndorf, PhD, MBA
Marketing Manager EMEA
Mobil: +49(0) 174 92 36 400


text:
Most/least wanted FotM profession
Posted 27 November 2012 - 03:26 PM
I just want to know your opinion (will help me choose a class)
Posted 27 November 2012 - 06:16 PM
Just chose the class you will enjoy playing.
Posted 27 November 2012 - 07:10 PM
Posted 27 November 2012 - 07:47 PM
Posted 27 November 2012 - 07:52 PM
Aetou, on 27 November 2012 - 07:47 PM, said:
I declare over time you will see this sentiment more and more. While I am not so sure about Engineers since I don't have one, I would have to agree on Necromancer, since I do have one. Gone are the days a Fiend pack Focus Fire would get you a group in some content ASAP (GW1).
Posted 27 November 2012 - 08:05 PM
Posted 27 November 2012 - 08:05 PM
Here's things I've seen on these runs:
MM necros, while awesome in general, aren't super great in FoTM - their minions pull agro badly at times (Ahhh the dredge suit boss and minions = terrible!!), same with ranger pets when you're trying to pull the boss and that damn piglet pet runs into the mob and grabs everything under the sun (this is the player's fault for not controlling their pet).
The fastest runs I've been in have had more than 1 engineer. It could have been just they were more experienced but supply crate healz and nets are pretty awesome.
Oh course you can't go wrong with a warrior and there's a surplus of them so they must be very happy with what they're doing. I'd just recommend bringing a ranged weapon for your swap set. When the war can't shoot anything in the jumping maps and just sits in the back it makes me sad.
But overall, again, no1 cares what class you are so have fun with it!
Posted 27 November 2012 - 08:21 PM
Operetta, on 27 November 2012 - 08:05 PM, said:
This is why I specifically do not play my Necro with minions, in instances or otherwise. I also suggest Ranger pets be set to passive and manually controlled, however mob skills then send others flying can still send pets into more aggro. Also a reason to avoid the demon summoning and bird summoning runes, aside from the fact they suck anyways.
Posted 27 November 2012 - 10:51 PM
I think the necro is far from useless in dungeons but the kind of support the profession offers, while very important (eg. blind, chill, cripple, vulnerability and weakness, plus DoT conditions depending on build) is just not often noted. Regardless, reading the posts above makes me semi-glad to have shelved my necro in favor of a support elementalist for dungeon runs.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 01:22 AM
1.Guardian (if someone knows what he is doing, a must have class)
2.Warrior (if you have Guardian then even glass cannon warr can be good addition)
3.Mesmer (well people can`t live without some of their toys)
4.Ranger (spec it right and it`s damage machine, if he can hold it`s beast on a tight leash)
5.Elementalist (hey if someone can make dmg and heal at same time i love them)
6.Necro (we still know that they are only one with real condition dmg, and they are tough as nails to kill)
7.Engineer (class that looked so promising on the start turned to be....meh)
8.Thief (i don`t see any reason why would someone want this one in there, but hey some might find them place)
Posted 28 November 2012 - 01:39 AM
Posted 28 November 2012 - 01:43 AM
Posted 28 November 2012 - 02:17 AM
NuclearDonut, on 28 November 2012 - 01:43 AM, said:
This plus time warp mesmers = burst from hell.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 06:41 AM
Posted 28 November 2012 - 07:44 AM
2. Warrior - Crazy high damage, very good survivability even as glass cannons.
3. Mesmers - Only class that can provide portals, time warp.
4. Elementalist - Similar to guardian, can provide boons and healing while still doing decent damage. Stuck with light armor though.
5. Thief - good damage but the utility does not make up for the squishiness compared to warriors.
6. Necromancers - some bosses in FotM glitch out on necro pets so that's cool i guess.
7 Rangers - Don't put out nearly enough damage to make up for their lack of utility.
Not sure about engineers. Not many people seem to even play them.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 08:18 AM
That being said, in FoTM I like:
- Mesmers (portal love and good survivability)
- Guardian (purely for their supportive capabilities, imo they don't contribute high dps)
- Warrior (high burst dps)
- Rangers (high burst dps)
Everything else is mediocre.
Engineers and Necros are alright, but I cringe when I see more than one Thief in the party...they just die too fast...Also Elementalists, haven't seen a good ele (thus far) that can throw down beast damage and live to tell the tale...
Posted 28 November 2012 - 09:42 AM
Posted 28 November 2012 - 10:02 AM
1: Warrior, Good cc and heals, and the only class that is able to go glass and not die every 2 seconds.
2: Elementalist, Able to keep up a lot of party buffs, also decent heals.
3: Guardian, Can do the same as an ele, the lack of a good ranged weapon makes ele the better choice for me.
4: Engineer, Great utility (Elixir R!), also tanky and good damage.
5: Necromancer, Just plain tanky, also the best class to dps the seal at the colossus fractal.
6: Mesmer, Useful in a low level pug, but not really needed later on, I expect people to be able to run a wisp when they reach 10+.
7: Ranger, Very situational, has to attack from behind to do good damage, RaO is a total boss at the swamp fractal though.
8: Thief, This just isn't a good PvE profession, most thieves also run glass cannon builds, and are as useful as someone running full MF gear.
I usually run with 2 other people, one runs a fairly tanky banner warrior with a hammer, the other runs a support elementalist focusing on regeneration and protection, and I am using the vigorous shouts build with full clerics and axe/shield.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 03:46 PM
They have top class damage, top class support and can bring supply drops (which used right, can prevent wipes).
Posted 28 November 2012 - 03:59 PM
List of professions in my current group.
1. Guardian (Me) (DPS, Altruistic healing) (Staff/GS)
2. Guardian (Support, condi removal, Altruistic healing) (Shield/Mace and GS)
3. Warrior (Straight forward build with DPS and decent survival)
4. Ele (DPS / party wide buffs)
5. Mesmer (portal love and clones, whats not to love? and ofcourse TIME WARP)
if i HAD to choose 3 prof. i would not take in my run it would be:
1. Thief
2. Engineer
3. Ranger
but most importantly have fun, you have the right to choose any profession you want to take in your run!
Edited by AMIX_GW2, 28 November 2012 - 04:05 PM.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 03:59 PM
madmaxII, on 28 November 2012 - 01:39 AM, said:
One of the quickest groups I have been in was 1 Portalist err Mesmer and 4 Rangers. Having mobs locked onto 4 bears while 4 spike traps and AOE rain down just devastated groups. In the swamp, having two war horns to speed boost the two furthest Wisps along with portals made it cheesy easy.
Edited by Norn Osprey, 28 November 2012 - 04:00 PM.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 04:06 PM
Nox_Aeterna, on 28 November 2012 - 06:41 AM, said:
guardian here, i can confirm we are amazing
Posted 28 November 2012 - 04:27 PM
My easiets runn so far was definitivelly the 4 guardian 1 warrior run. 1 support, one tanky and 2 dps guardians, with a glasscannon warrior.
Although i dont really get the hate on the thief, in some situations stealth is priceless, and they can do really good dmg (especially at low hp)
Other than that i agree that guardians, warriors and mesmers are the most desireable classes in fotm.
Edited by SirGamesalot, 28 November 2012 - 04:27 PM.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 04:40 PM
I have a buddy that runs a healing engineer, and whenever he was in my Exp Dungeon grps, we would tear through the places, because I could easily aoe tank everything. I mean, aoe "control" everything. FotM is different from ExpMode, for sure, but even still the need to tank swap. Sorry again, "Control" swap, is much less for me. With the added heals, I can use my blocks and dmg mitigation to "control" groups or bosses for much longer before I need to hop out.
So, to respond on topic, assuming the engineer is playing in a healing role (which most seem not to, and maybe that is why they're getting the low evaluation in this thread, as the posters maybe haven't had a chance to run with an actual healing Engie?)
1) Guardian
2) Warrior
3) Engineer
4) Mesmer*
5) Thief**
6 & 7) A tie between Elementalist & Necro***
8) Ranger****
* Mesmer. They're cool, and yes, portals are useful, but certainly not required or gamechanging. Can't stack a group based soley on the possibility of getting swamp. Even then, learn the paths and watch where you're going, and swamp is clearly the fastest and easiest fractal. Tis the one you pray for once you're at level 20+.
** despite what others are saying, their ability to rez in combat with invis is extremely helpful.
*** Necros/Elems. To be fair, and honest, I don't know that much about them, and most I've encountered aren't great players. thus, it's hard for me to rank.
**** Rangers. There are some good ones, but overall most suck, they can't control their pets, their dmg is weak, & they never use any melee, and sometimes that is just the best option for certain fights. Longbow/Shortbow almost 99% of the time.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 04:47 PM
I think you are running with a lot of weak thieves. SB aoe skills and fields are very helpful and nothing aids in reviving like 13 seconds of stealth for the thief and the downed player.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 08:10 PM
Kenjamin, on 28 November 2012 - 04:40 PM, said:
Posted 28 November 2012 - 09:54 PM
ukgamer23, on 28 November 2012 - 03:46 PM, said:
They have top class damage, top class support and can bring supply drops (which used right, can prevent wipes).
The med kit counts as a heal when swapping to it using #6, and has a 1s CD. Allowing the engineer to spam it, which is uniquely great with runes that have "when you use the heal skill" traits, or skill traits that work on heal/
They are simply misunderstood or not understood at all by some.
Edited by coglin, 28 November 2012 - 11:05 PM.
Posted 28 November 2012 - 10:36 PM
Posted 30 November 2012 - 04:23 AM
2) Engineer (but only one per group)
3) Elementalist
4) Warrior
5) Mesmer
6) Ranger
7) Necromancer
8) Thief
I used to like warriors too but then I did the math and realized that their damage actually isn't that great. Guardians and Engineers do more.
Plus, all the warriors I run into run crap builds. Like longbow shout heal whatever. "Support warriors" lol.
Posted 30 November 2012 - 05:45 PM
Me and two of my guildmate are playing respectively Engineer, Thief as thief and the last one play a Necromance as his third character. And it a incredibly useful combinaison in any dungeon.
My engineer use the grenade kit for AOE and Condition dmg which is more and more powerful as the number of mobs increase. Especially with the grenadier trait that give my a range of 1500.
How many times my friend playing a thief saved ours butts by reviving us in the middle of the battle in stealth mode. In the fractal marsh underground, he can easily run the interupter at the final boss and stealth himself when the boss agro on him, saving time. The thief is also on of the two profession with a true pulling skill (scropion wire). Change completly a fight when you can face 1 foe at the time (even if this doesn't work with every enemies).
The necromancer is the second profession with a true pulling skill (spectral grasp). Its also a blinding machine. With the Plague Elite skill you can use Plague of darkness giving 20 second of almost continious blind. Against a high dps foe and group of foe, it give your group enough time to kill the biggest threat before the blind run out.
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users


text:
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:13 pm
Post subject: am i going to have another mc :( UPDATED PG 4
Just a quick one for some advice if anyone can help. Ive been having backache since about lunch time today and its slowly been getting worse, Now when i had a mc in may at 6 weeks it started with backache that slowly got worse untill i started bleeding about 4 or 5 days after the backache started.
Im now 7 weeks 3 days so stupidly thought i might be ok since i got past 6 weeks. Im obviously going to see my GP tomorrow and try and get in for a scan but needed to know what you ladies think. xxx
Last edited by Aprilxxkayne on Wed Dec 05, 2012 6:02 pm; edited 1 time in total
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:19 pm
Post subject:
Aww, hunni...I know how worrying it is. I was the same...but honestly I suffered with back aches and cramping right through the first trimester.
As hard as it is, try to put it to the back of your mind. Keep your fluids up as dehydration can cause cramping and rest up, lay on your side (preferably your left )
And use a hot water bottle on your back to ease it.
You have to think that all your muscles and ligaments are loosening up and this can cause added achy pressure on your back and belly.
Good luck at the doc's tomorrow, i'm sure you'll be fine xx
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:31 pm
Post subject:
I distinctively remember getting this same back ache you mention cos I remember routing my back massager out at the time so its really not uncommon
I never got backache as such with my m/c it was always tummy cramps so I don't relate it with the back ache myself...but its never easy when you've suffered loss in the past, you automatically compare every little twinge
Try a hot bath and get to bed, maybe a paracetamol if its bad. But remember to keep your fluid levels up
Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:45 pm
Post subject:
thanks hun i think i might go for a soak in the bath and have a good cry. I dont remember if i got any backache with Kayne or not.
Also does anyone know how reliable a pg test would be at this stage? If my doctor doesnt refer me for a scan or do blood tests then i was thinking of picking up a couple of first response and doing one tomorrow and then one 2 days after to see if it lightens at all x
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 7:54 am
Post subject:
I wouldn't try the pregnancy test as you might just worry yourself for nothing ? they do get less reliable the further you are and you can get false negatives due to the hook effect, or you could have one darker and one lighter just from the different concentrations of urine samples, as hard as it is I'd try and wait for the scan, if you see a heartbeat at 8 weeks then the chances of a m/c go right down .
I'd agree with the other Ladies the backache last time could well just be coincidence as symptoms often kick in around 6-7 weeks and backache is very common in early pregnancy and often gets worse with each pregnancy as your ligaments can relax more due to already being stretched .
Not having bleeding is a good sign , so I'd try and concentrate on the positives , FX your doctor refers you, if he won't some EPU's take self referrals so it might be worth ringing them direct xxx
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 9:15 am
Post subject:
Don't do the pg test, don't know if you remember seeing my posts earlier this pg (I'm now 22 weeks) but because I've had a couple of MC's I was doing them every week and they started to get a lot lighter around 7 weeks and I paniced myself to death.
Just do as the others say, good luck hunni. xxxx
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 12:49 pm
Post subject:
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:24 pm
Post subject:
yes ive heard that too hun, it would be due around now. I will just have to wait and see what the scan says. I wish i could just have one today. Does no one think it would be worth taking a test then? I know there not accurate at this stage but when i had my last mc the test at a+e was negative the same day i started bleeding x
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:33 pm
Post subject:
ow hunni what a scary time for you. i know its not advisable but with my first mc my symptoms started to dissapear so i tested with a cb digi and it had gone from 3+ down to pregnant 1-2 weeks and that was around the 9 week mark. but as others have said it is not necessarily accurate.
the day i started bleeding i demanded a scan that day because it was before a bank holiday and i would have had to wait 4 days...is it worth phoning the doc back and explaining how much you need to know what is going on and you want a scan today?
I have everything crossed for you xx
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 1:59 pm
Post subject:
I would call them back and explain you are very distressed and feeling unwell and you have to be seen today - you can't go all weekend feeling like this xxx
Baby girl Grace born 31st August 2013 after 5 long years trying to conceive Complete miracle x
Posted: Fri Nov 30, 2012 2:16 pm
Post subject:
Really hope it's not a mc for u. I had lots of bleeding in this pregnancy early on so doesn't alway mean a mc chin up and try to stay positive oh and defo get them to scan u today or tommorow u can't wait all wk not knowing. X


text:
Services & Solutions
Engineering & Technical Services
Flowserve experts offer a 360-degree view of the flow management system, from consulting during design to ensuring safe and efficient operation of equipment over time. Our focus on the system starts with a commitment to building the industry's best engineering and technology organization.
Flowserve boasts more than 1500 engineers trained and organized to address every aspect of the flow management system, with emphasis on either aftermarket or new equipment competencies. These resources can remotely synchronize with the customer to analyze and resolve issues or can be deployed on-site for extended periods if necessary.
Download the Engineering and Technical Services brochure to learn more.
Engineering Support
Flowserve can provide the resources to manage even the most complex project from start to finish. Globally deployed in more than 55 countries, Flowserve engineers can engage remotely or on-site to support grass roots project planning, system design or project management requirements. Contact Flowserve for engineering support.
Technical Assessments
Flowserve engineers perform comprehensive pump system audits to identify design weaknesses, reliability-availability and other operational issues. Operating and historical data are analyzed. Modeling and technology-aided tools pinpoint problems. Solutions, recommendations and economic justifications are offered based upon life cycle cost calculations. Once Flowserve and the customer agree upon the best course of action, a wide array of equipment or system improvement solutions can be implemented. Contact Flowserve to schedule a technical assessment.
Equipment Performance Improvements
With more than two centuries of pump and mechanical seal innovation, an installed base exceeding one million units and a global footprint, Flowserve stands alone in process knowledge, applications experience and technical resources. Flowserve engineers have collaborated with plant operators, process licensors and architectural and engineering firms to solve virtually every conceivable equipment reliability, performance and availability problem. Contact Flowserve about your equipment performance and upgrade requirements.
Condition Data Point Monitoring Program
The CDPM program expands on typical data point collection using proactive maintenance techniques to solve common rotating equipment problems.


text:
on October 21, 2012 - 11:58 PM
First quarter: Off and running
Titans running back Chris Johnson hadn't scored a touchdown since his last trip to Buffalo, Dec. 4 of last season. That's a span of 10 games. He more than made up for it in the first quarter Sunday. Johnson rushed five times for 104 yards in the first 15 minutes, scoring twice.
The second of those was an 83-yard run off left tackle. It was Johnson's fourth career rushing touchdown of 80 yards or longer, an NFL record.
Johnson's two first-quarter touchdowns gave him six in his career against the Bills in just three games.
Smith to the house: Brad Smith's 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was his first since Dec. 19, 2010, while with the New York Jets. It was the Bills' first since C.J. Spiller had a 95-yard return Sept. 26, 2010 at New England.
Wearing out the scoreboard: The Bills and Titans combined to score 21 points in 30 seconds, the last of which was Smith's return TD. That's the fastest two teams have scored that many points since Dec. 14, 2008, when Oakland and New England combined for 21 points in 26 seconds, according to STATS, LLC.
Second quarter: Leg to stand on
Rian Lindell had attempted only three field goals coming into the game, the second fewest in the NFL, excluding injury replacements. He almost matched that output in the second 15 minutes.
Lindell hit field goals from 31 and 42 yards in the second quarter, at the scoreboard end of the stadium, which was into the wind Sunday.
The Bills, of course, would have preferred to have Lindell kicking extra points. Their two drives totaled 20 plays, but both stalled inside Tennessee territory. Brad Smith was tackled a yard short of a first down on the first one, then the Bills used their third and final timeout to stop the clock with two seconds left in the half.
Homecoming for Kern: It looked for a while like neither punter would get into the game, but Grand Island native Brett Kern got his first chance for Tennessee with 1:54 left in the quarter. Kern's 31-yard punt was taken for a fair catch by Leodis McKelvin at the Bills' 13-yard line.
Milestone: Stevie Johnson's 29-yard reception with 1:06 left in the quarter was the 200th of his career.
Stats watch: The Bills and Titans combine for 474 yards of offense in the first half, 260-214 in favor of Tennessee.
Third quarter: Perfect timing
The good Fitz showed himself for the Bills in the third quarter. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 8 for 9 for 105 yards and two touchdowns to give the Bills the lead after 45 minutes. Fitzpatrick's touchdown passess — the first covering 15 yards to Donald Jones and the second 27 yards to Stevie Johnson — were two of his better throws this season. They came on similar slant routes to the right side of the field.
"They were similar in that they were real timing plays," Fitzpatrick said. "I had to trust my guys, make sure we were on the same page and the timing was precise."
Big hitter: Titans safety Al Afalava was really throwing his weight around. Afalava drilled Fred Jackson after a 7-yard run with a hit that looked like it could have drawn a flag for helmet-to-helmet contact. Two plays later, he tried the same thing on C.J. Spiller, but the Bills running back bounced off the tackle and picked up 7 yards.
Rinehart goes down: Right guard Chad Rinehart suffered an ankle injury with 11:21 to play in the quarter blocking on a run play. Rinehart was carted off the field and did not return, forcing backup tackle Sam Young into the game at guard.
Fourth quarter: Window dressing
Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck led his 22nd career fourth-quarter comeback, and second straight for the Titans.
Hasselbeck completed 9 of 13 passes in the fourth quarter for 63 yards, including the big one: a 15-yard touchdown to Nate Washington with 1:05 left that allowed Tennessee to take the lead.
"Small window. I think the wind made it look like a better throw than it was because it kind of knifed right down in there, but those are the kinds of plays that Nate makes," Hasselbeck said of the throw.
Penalty problems: Right tackle Erik Pears was called for holding on a second-and-9 play midway through the quarter that negated a 16-yard completion to Scott Chandler that would have set the Bills up at their 45. Pears had earlier taken a 15-yard personal foul that negated a gain of 8 yards, a combined swing of 49 yards on two plays.
Getting in the game: Bills punter Shawn Powell got just one attempt, and it's one he'd rather forget. Kicking into the wind with 5:40 left in the game, Powell's punt traveled just 22 yards before sailing out of bounds, nearly landing in the stands.