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Ever wondered how Porn has aided in technological advances throughout the years? Read on!

There have been a lot of ways porn has altered our lives, but did you know that the industry has played a pivotal role in the development of technology dating back to the printing press? That's right; just because everyone was walking around in petticoats and top hats doesn't mean they were thinking about sex any less. In fact, in 1524 a man was jailed by the pope after publishing 16 sex engravings. Then there were the VHS and Betamax wars, credit card transactions over the internet, video streaming…We're getting ahead of ourselves. Let's start from the beginning.
19th Century
Thanks to museums, tomb raiders and archeologists, porn has been around forever. But the 19th century was a big time for the commercial stuff. As printing costs became attainable for the masses, the obvious shift moved from highbrow literature and propaganda sheets to the good smutty stuff. By 1837 there were pornography shops in London, and in 1871 New York was selling more than 100 porn books a year. That's a pretty high number for people who couldn't really read. In a way, porn aided in making the lower class more literate! Imagine that.
Then came the good stuff: photos! As soon as Louis Daguerre (the father of photography) sold the rights of his patented equipment to the French government, people wondered, "what if I took a photo of my friends having sex so I can look at it later?" With this, modern day porn was born. For a while daguerreotypes (old-timey photos) couldn't be mass-produced or copied, so people had to pass them around. As soon as glass plate negatives were produced, though, we were right as rain and pornography became huge.
By 1852, 40 percent of photos registered for sale in Paris were nudes. After film was invented it only took six years for the first porn film, Le Coucher de la Mariée, to be produced. It got so bad that people tried to actually outlaw the stuff by implementing obscenity laws. Obviously that didn't stick.
20th Century
With the 20th century came men's magazines, full-blown porno films, Deep Throat, centerfolds and, of course, Hugh Hefner. There were a lot of technological advances too, including the VCR, which according to writer John Heindry was "the most significant event in adult-film history and, along with Deep Throat, the impetus for a revolution in hard-core pornography." Until the end of the '70s, porn accounted for about half of the VHS sales in the U.S., driving demand for VCRs, which at that point were going for about $800, steadily.
What's interesting about this venture was that when it came to the format war between VHS and Betamax, VHS won because Sony refused pornographic content to be sold on Betamax tapes whereas JVC and the VHS group had no problems with it. The consumers spoke and Betamax was cast to the bowels of your parents' basement.
Another interesting note, which is unfathomable now that we can get free porn whenever we feel like it, is the fact that in the '80s most pay-per view porn was only available in hotels. Obviously, budding industry took no time to cross over to home viewing, which ultimately made pay-per-view revenues rocket from a mere $54 million in '92 to a whopping $367 million in 1999 thanks to porn and what we assume was wrestling.
So now porn was easily accessible in our homes through books, photographs, videos and television. It was only a short time before the internet would be a key player in the industry, but for a few years in the '90s the camcorder was letting couples create their own porn films to sell, which apparently accounted for about 30 percent of adult video rentals and sales in the U.S. in 1991. Companies were even marketing digital cameras to the droves of people that were too embarrassed to bring their film to their local pharmacy to get developed.
Are you noticing a trend? As soon as a technology becomes accessible financially, we're going to make porn with it and make that thing make a lot of money.
Then came the behemoth that would change our way of viewing of porn forever: the internet. Porn actually had a hand in altering a lot of things online, like online payments (think PayPal and Amazon). In the early years of the internet, porn sites were toying with the idea of online subscriptions and credit card transactions long before anyone else. They also were one of the first to use streaming content. In an interview with NPR, porn star and creator of adult website Danni's Hard Drive Danni Ashe noted, "the adult entertainment industry was the first to use streaming JPEG push video, which was video that worked…in the browser and didn't require a plug-in. I think as an industry we tend to jump in a little bit faster and tweak the technology and try to get it to work faster."
There have been many more advancements in technology porn has aided in, like live chat, 3G and spam, but these are definitely the crowning jewels of what porn has done for us. All hail porn!

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Seeing Things at Lunchtime: Picturing Christmas- Art of the Middle Ages and The Renaissance
December 12, 2013
Lunchtime tour. Bring your own lunch to visit the works of medieval and Renaissance art in the permanent collection with curator of education, June Leary, followed by lunch and a presentation in the auditorium. Free


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Beautiful renovated apartment with private back yard located in Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn. The neighborhood is rich in culture and foot steps away from Williamsburg, Clinton Hills, Fort Greene, downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan. Very close to the new Barclay Arena in Downtown Brooklyn.
The neighborhood offers deli's, coffee shops, bars, lounges and full service restaurants all within walking distance.
The "G" train is 1 blocks away at the Myrtle/Willoughby train stop. In 10 minutes with a connection to the "L" at Metropolitan. Here you will find Williamsburg or take the "L" right into NYC which will take about 25 minutes total to Union Square.
Inside you will find a queen size bed and full size futon. There is also a dedicated office space with big desk and executive chair for those who need to work. Of course cable, internet and wifi connected. Fully equipped kitchen and dining table to seat 4.
Cable TV w/ plenty of channels to watch!
The apartment can sleep 4 with 2 on the queen size bed and 2 on the full
size futon. You can squeeze 2 more in on an air mattress if you like for a total of 6.
The apartment is private. Nobody else will have access during your stay.
HusreglerNo parties and no unauthorized guests.
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Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit dort. Die Wohnung ist super! Angelo ist sehr hilfsbereit und hat uns immer mit richtig guten sandwiches versorgt. Danke dafür!
Manhattan ist sehr einfach in ca. 15 Minuten mit dem Subway zu erreichen. Auch das Zentrum von Brooklyn (sehr gut zum shoppen!) ist in genau 6 Minuten mit dem Subway erreichbar.
Die Nachbarschaft ist sehr gemischt und manchmal kann es etwas laut sein. Wer das wahre New York erleben möchte und nicht nur Touristen sehen möchte, sollte dieses Appartment wählen.
We had a very nice time there. The apartment is great! Angelo is very helpful and has always provided us with really good sandwiches. Thank you for that!
Manhattan is very easy to reach in about 15 minutes by subway. Also the center of Brooklyn (very good for shopping!) Is in exactly 6 minutes by subway accessible.
The neighborhood is very mixed and sometimes it can be a bit noisy. Who wants to experience the real New York and would like to see not only tourists should choose this apartment.
The appartment was very nice and comfartable and Angelo was very nice, too. We just were confused, because the description didn't tell us that there is the subway going pretty close to the appartment. Because of that you always heard it driving. Luckily it doesnt't run so often at night. Besides the airplanes to LaGuardia Airport often fly over the appartment by day. We would have liked to know that when we booked the appartment. But if you know, than it won't be a Problem to handle with.
The biggest Problem for us was the rat in the wall. Angelo told us this would be because of the subway and he will try to get it away, so this won't be a Problem for future visitors.
The neigborhood was pretty good, a great mix of all cultural Groups. Even if there is no direct subway to Manhattan close to the appartment, going there is pretty easy and comfortable.
If Angelo can handle the rat-problem, there is no reason not to recommend this appartment.
We really enjoyed our stay there its relaxed and near the subway. Angelo is very helpfull and kind. Gives breakfast if you like! Let Angelo arrange a cap for the airport you won't be ripped off. Thanks Angelo....we hope to see you again.
I went in NYC in the 1st week of June with 2 friends, and in the end there is ONE thing first of all I really want to say: Thank you Angelo.
The host is really disponsable for every kind of help and advice, and you NEED it in your first time in NYC. So thank you again and again.
The flat is so cute in my opinion, perfect for 3 person, with everything you need, from the bathroom to the kitchen, the wifi connection, large hall, tv, hifi, everything! It's located in a quite and wonderful place in Williasmburg, at ten minutes from the best nightlife out of manhattan. The metro in just 2 minutes walking far and you can reach Times Square in just 20/25 minutes by train. Amazing.
The host Angelo also got next to the apartment his Deli (El Miste, it rocks!) and it's great for little shop for your holiday.
When I'll come back in NY surly I'll do here to the Sexy Flat.
Enjoy and thank you again.
Davide, Francesco & Luca.
My two friends and i enjoyed our stay at Angelo's place.It was close to the subway which gets you to Manhattan in 20 min.The best was that Angelo is very helpful and accommodating.I would recommend it to easy going people that want to experience Brooklyn.i had a blast.Thanks for everything Angelo!!!
We had a great stay in Brooklyn. Angelo was the best host we could have. He has been always sooo helpful and kind. The flat was very big and had a fully equipped kitchen. Metro line G lies only 5 minutes away. We enjoyed the time there and we can really recommend the flat. Mostly because of Angelo and his outstanding helpfulness. Thank you thank you thank you
First of all we would like to thank Angelo, the host, for all help and kindness he showed us. As soon as we needed something printed, a direction or anything he was really helpful and reallyade us feel good in his lovely aparent.
About the apartment;we stayed 3 guys, and the space was really enough, nice and clean and good enough beds to sleep on.
The location; in the middle of brooklyn, just 100 meter to the metro station, which took you to manhattan in about 20-25 minutes, a few minutes to williaburg. Also possible to go by walk to Williamsburg if nice weather. We had a Chinese restaurant just in the corner of our building, ATMs where everywhere as we'll as the delis (included Angelo's deli, best one), and grocery store just a few minutes walk.
In total we couldn't hope for a better stay in New York, couldn't wish for more !
/ 3 lucky swedes
Nice apartment with a small backyard. It has everything you need. Our host, who really takes care of you and helps you with anything, was excellent. The subway is 2 minutes away and you are in 20-25 minutes in Manhattan (Downtown and Uptown). There are also two small supermarkets two minutes walking distance away and the host is also about to open a Deli, where he will be able to provide you with food. In conclusion: amazing host and nice apartment. I really recommend you to stay there. Thanks to Angelo.
the flat in Brooklyn is big enough, with a kitchen complete and goog bathroom. Good place to visit NY by metro, two minutes from the linea G. In the neighbourhood of yhe house minimarket and fast food and a supermarket. I recommend if you want stay in NY without spend lot of money but with a goog standard. Thanks Mr. Angelo.
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The Medici dynasty, which dominated the political and cultural life of Florence, Italy from the fifteenth to the mid-eighteenth centuries, is still acclaimed today for its artistic patronage and enlightened collecting. Among the vast Medici collection bequeathed to the city of Florence is an extensive collection of still-life paintings, known as natura morta in Italian. Forty paintings created between 1618 and 1720 from the esteemed Medici collections will be featured. The exhibition offers a rare opportunity to see works of art that beautifully illustrate the artistic concern with "abundance in nature," a preoccupation that influenced the development of western art and culture. Accompanied by a fully illustrated catalogue.
Organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Florence, Italy in collaboration with the Trust for Museum Exhibitions, Washington, D.C.
Distinguished honorary chairpersons H.E. Amb. Marcello Spatafora, Permanent Representative of Italy to the United Nations and Mrs. Laura Spatafora.


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April 6, 1977
Chicago, IL US
Chicago Stadium
The Song Remains The Same, (The Rover intro) Sick Again, Nobody's Fault But Mine, In My Time of Dying, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, Ten Years Gone, Battle of Evermore, Going to California, Black Country Woman, Bron-Y-Aur Stomp, White Summer ~ Black Mountainside, Kashmir, (Out On the Tiles intro) Moby Dick, Jimmy Page solo, Achilles Last Stand, Stairway to Heaven, Rock and Roll, Trampled Underfoot.
Click here to view the US '77 Tour Programme (flipbook)
Review excerpt: Led Zeppelin's sheer power, ability and show of integrity delight 20,000 fans in Stadium concert
For their last few tours, spaced at two-year intervals, their concerts have become events, a phenomenon which no doubt strikes some as incomprehensible. But I'd bet the 20,000 or so people who turned up at the Chicago Stadium Wednesday night for the first of four shows the band is doing there would find their popularity as credible as the group is incredible in its steamroller approach to rock and blues.
This is a band, for instance, that plays for three hours straight, with few dull moments once it gets rolling. Wednesday, it took a couple of songs; the band tends to build to a cumulative effect rather than launching all of its firepower at once.
Part way into the show lead singer Robert Plant, ace guitarist Jimmy Page, keyboard and bass player John Paul Jones and drummer John Bonham sat in a peaceful row across the front of the stage, doing a segment of quieter ballads in a folky, medieval mood. It was a striking change of pace from what had gone before and would come after, which was the sort of power-rock, extremely loud with a blues base, that Zeppelin handles so well.
It was, in short, the usual Led Zeppelin show – a lot of music handled well, and very little bull. Plant in fact was the only member of the group who spoke at all, and then only briefly, though the group's ambience is far from aloof. But it's clear that they're there for one main purpose: to create fireworks. And speaking of that, Plant would just as soon the audience left that sort of thing to Led Zeppelin. (ChicagoTribune, April '77)
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Concert description
Opening night for the four night stand in Chicago and beginning of the problems with firecrackers that disorganised the band. Plant said before any note was played: "Listen! Before we start, can we ask you one thing? Can you stop throwing those firecrackers? We want to give you a lot of music, but we're not going to fight with firecrackers? Ok?! Cool it with the explosives." After some scary firecracker blasts and shouts of protest from Robert, the show begins. It is quite good. Jimmy's solo in Since I've Been Loving You is excellent. He really tortures his guitar, making it scream and moan. Jimmy actually speaks during the acoustic section ("Better to live one day as a king, than a thousand years as a peasant."), and the ending of the show is kind of sloppy. Jimmy massacres Ten Years Gone, has problems with his instrument during White Summer/Black Mountain Side and the solo and Achilles Last Stand are rushed and violent. Fairly strong show for the 2nd or 3rd one of the tour, and a strong opening nonetheless for Chicago, although disaster is around the corner three nights late.


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Jo Goes "Gran Turismo" with Toyota
Jo takes "Gran Turismo 5" and a track-tuned Toyota Yaris for a test drive.
Gamer Next Door Jo Garcia took a spin in a souped-up Toyota Yaris and then got behind the wheel of Grand Turismo 5 and put both through their paces. Check out all of her adventures on the raceway in the latest edition of Gamer Next Door.


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Looking to sell my Blackhawk Serpa CQC holster. It is brand new. I received a promotional holster from Beretta. I paid $35.97, plus shipping. Looking to sell for only $30. Free shipping to any western state.
Featuring a unique speed-cut design, the CQC Carbon-Fiber Holster allows for smooth draw and easy re-holster without slowing you down. The patented SERPA Auto Lock release delivers unparalleled weapon security and is automatically positioned to facilitate a correct drawing motion, making it the perfect Level 2 retention holster for concealed carry.
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Reinforces full master grip and superior draw technique
Immediate retention and audible click upon re-holster for security
Speed-cut design allows rapid draw, target acquisition, and re-holster while keeping eyes on target
Includes belt loop and paddle platform
Tell me about Beretta free holster? I want one too.


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Truth in sentencing
Truth in sentencing calculator
Wisconsin sentencing guidelines
In June 1998 the Wisconsin Legislature enacted 1997 Wisconsin Act 283 (Act 283) creating a new criminal sentencing system. This legislation eliminated parole by replacing the state's indeterminate sentencing system with a truth-in-sentencing model. It also established a Criminal Penalties Study Committee (CPSC) that was charged with developing supplementary legislation and implementation recommendations. One charge of the CPSC was to draft temporary advisory sentencing guidelines. The CPSC developed and recommended the adoption of advisory sentencing guidelines applicable only to the 11 offenses that account for the majority of prison inmates. These temporary guidelines were enacted into law by the Wisconsin Legislature in 2001 Act 109 and became effective for offenses committed on or after February 1, 2003. The Wisconsin Sentencing Commission replaced these effective July 1, 2005.
While the sentencing court must consider the guidelines, departure from the sentence indicated by the guidelines is not a basis for appeal. They are not intended to replace the court's traditional exercise of discretion, and are to be applied consistent with existing case law. The guidelines apply to:
- Robbery Wis. Stat. §943.32(1)(a),(b)
- Armed Robbery Wis. Stat. §943.32(2)
- Burglary Wis. Stat. §943.10(1m)(a),(b),(c),(d),(e),(f)
- Theft (>$10,000) Wis. Stat. §943.20 (1)(a),(b),(c),(d),(e)
- Forgery/Uttering Wis. Stat. §943.38(1)(a),(b),(c),(d) and §943.38(2)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver Cocaine (1g or less) Wis. Stat. §961.41(1)(cm)
- Possession with Intent to Deliver THC (200g-1000g) Wis. Stat. §961.41(1m)(h)
- First Degree Sexual Assault Wis. Stat. §940.225(1)(a),(b),(c)
- Second Degree Sexual Assault Wis. Stat. §940.225(2)(a),(b),(c),(cm),(d),(f),(g),(h),(i)
- First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child Wis. Stat. §948.02(1)
- Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child Wis. Stat. §948.02(2)
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Frequently asked questions: Morse & Giron recall elections
SOUTHERN COLORADO - Some voters in Colorado Springs and Pueblo are heading to the polls for a historic first. Two state senators are facing the possibility of being recalled for their support of the state's gun control laws. For many voters, questions remain.
Below are some frequently asked recall questions and answers from the Colorado Secretary of State.
How do I know if I live in the recall election's senate district?
Due to redistricting, your senate district may have changed. The September 10 recall elections will only be available to eligible electors in Senate District 11 in El Paso County and Senate District 3 in Pueblo County. You can verify your senate district by visiting GoVoteColorado.com and clicking the "Manage My Registration" link. Enter your name, zip code and birthdate to verify your voter registration and see your current senate district.
You can also review the maps to see if you live in Senate District 3 or Senate District 11.
I need to update my voter registration before the recall election. When can I do that?
If you've been a Colorado resident for at least 22 days before the election, you can register at your polling place.
When will I receive my mail ballot?
Due to the tight timeframe of these recall elections, the county clerks will hold in-person voting at polling places. Mail ballots will not automatically be mailed.
Where can I vote?
In both recall elections, voters can cast their ballot at any of the polling places within the county.
For Pueblo voters in Senate District 3, they can visit PuebloVotes.com to find their nearest polling place and hours of operation.
For voters in Senate District 11 in El Paso County, they can visit http://car.elpasoco.com to find their nearest polling place and hours of operation.


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I was charged with the task of building the rf circuit for Jeremy's helmet. I was honored and excited to be asked to be a part of this project. I had an original design, that incorporated an external microswitch in the ear to activate, and external battery to power it. We wanted the board for Jeremy to have everything contained except for the battery, which we will wire down the stalk. So, I did away with the microswitch, and decided to go with a tilt switch to mount on the board and be contained in the rf topper. My old design did not revise very well, so I re-designed the circuit and board all together. The nice thing is, I should be able to add the battery on the board in the very near future so it will be an all contained unit. Here are some progress pics-
First off, I re-signed the circuit. Less parts and much easier to lay out than the old design. Here it is, built in the breadboard-
Now that I verified it works well, and made the necessary component values to achieve the sequence I wanted(about 1 cycle per second), I laid it out and built into the perfboard-
Next, I am adding in the tilt switch and wire to run down the stalk. Then I will trim the perfboard to size, cutting out the excess. Then it ships to Spidey, for him to install in the topper and run the wire to a battery in the helmet. Hopefully he will be able to snap some new pics at that point.


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OROVILLE >> A hoodie and a Subaru are the only pieces of information so far about a shooting Tuesday night in Oroville, according to police.
An un-named 23-year-old man was shot in the arm, but his injuries were not life-threatening, said Oroville Police Lt. Al Byers on Thursday.
The shooting occurred around 11 p.m. outside Popeyes on Oro Dam Boulevard.
According to Byers, the shooting happened after the 23-year-old and two other men had left the restaurant with their food and gone to their vehicle, which they had backed into a slot. The three were sitting in the vehicle, eating, when an unknown man approached them, shot a firearm for no apparent reason and took off.
The two other men were not hurt, Byers said.
Police have no information about the suspect other than that he may have been wearing a "hoodie" and that he left in a vehicle thought to be a Subaru, the lieutenant said.
"We're getting very little information from witnesses and the victim, so we have little to go on," Byers said.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Oroville Police Department at 538-2448.
Contact reporter Barbara Arrigoni at 533-3136.


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Adult recreational sport. Played for the passion of the game by men and women over 19 years old. The post game ritual of sitting around a cooler full of beer bullshitting about skill level or lack thereof is as important as the game itself. Sportsmanship, camaraderie and competion are the key elements.
Epitomized by the 1.2 million Canadian adults proud to be playing hockey in the beer leagues.
Epitomized by the 1.2 million Canadian adults proud to be playing hockey in the beer leagues.
by Gambrinus September 28, 2005
An organized sports venue in which participants focus their efforts on both the event at hand and the post and pre-game cermonies which include large consumptions of alcoholic beverages. Generally, these athletes take their involvement too seriously, comparing themselves to professional athletes.
A great example can be found at www.dogpoundsoftball.com
This is an example of a team participating in beer league softball team
This is an example of a team participating in beer league softball team
by Bryan the softball guru March 03, 2006
an amateur baseball or slow pitch softball league. derives its name due to the fact many of the players tend to be overweight and/or of below average physical condition, and consume massive quantities of beer.
after Commissioner Bud Selig contracted the New York Yankees, Rivera, Jeter, A-Rod, and the rest of the team couldn't find any other team that could afford to take on their salaries so they ended up having to play in the beer leagues.
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an afro that is so big that it's mere presence can cause people in the room to have seizures, pacemakers stop etc.. A person sporting this kind of afro can cause electrical shortages, electrical outages to occur when they enter a room..In extreme cases electrical fires resulting in explosions have been known to occur.
When Mary walked in with that crazy big fro..the music skipped, the lights switched on & off and a couple of folks had full on seizures..Man that do was "afrokinectic".
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Arsenal is one of the best.
Has anyone tried the 100% made in USA type AKs? Are they made to tighter tolerances or are they loose like their com-bloc cousins?
My guys are bugging me to get an AK or three. Y'all figure Romanian WASR10 is still the least expensive way to get into an AK? Or would a Yugo M70 type be less?
SOON-We already lost the war. You are the resistance.
. At this point in the came better plan on spending close to a grand or more for most AKs . a M70 it not ever goiong to be less than a rommy. a rommy is pretty much bottom of the barrel in the AK world. IMO a Yugo is one of the best along with polish .
Id buy any that you find at a reasonable price they all shoot about the same an a rommy is a good gun its just not as nicely machined.
east german & russian at the top with polish & hungary in real close second, with yugo and chinese pulling up the rear
romys can fall in anyplace as its hit and miss
not including valmets and galils
Sprat and sprat1 are one and the same.
Well, Valmets and Galils are for 'the other people :-)
what the hell does that mean????????Well, Valmets and Galils are for 'the other people :-)
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I DONT KNOW HOW DO YOU TELL?????????Oh no, you're not one of "those people", are you?!?
I thought it was a 'funny' way of saying rich people.
I would buy 35 or 40 Mosins and outfit a platoon before I would buy a Valmet or Galil.


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Status: Elizabeth Schneider, signal operating engineer for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, said WisDOT has been installing monotube poles that are strong enough to hold longer arms so a signal head can hang above each lane.
She also gave me an update about the signal timing along Mayfair Road, which I wrote about a few weeks ago. As I explained then, the new signals are on an adaptive system that collects data from the pavement. They are currently collecting data to determine the best timing. The data collection will be done in February and the adaptive system will then be turned on, Schneider explained.
Schneider added that, overall, the timing of the signal cycle along Mayfair is now longer in order to allow more cars to get through on each green light. The green light last longer for all directions, so even though there may be a longer wait, once the light turns green, more cars are able to get through.
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Exemplary student to be named during Homecoming
The names of the six finalists for the exemplary student competition have been announced and the winner will be named during Homecoming. The competition, coordinated by the Homecoming committee, honors academic achievement, University involvement and knowledge of campus history.
Finalists are: Ravi Gupta, a junior majoring in science and public policy; Lindsey Krecko, a senior majoring in psychobiology; Jennifer Kwok, a senior majoring in management; Maria Pendolino, a senior majoring in English and theater; Robert Swan, a senior, majoring in biochemistry; and Kenneth Weiss, a senior, majoring in mathematics and computer science.
Preliminary judging began in spring. The winner will be announced during Baxter's Village Luau on Saturday, October 11. The winner will be awarded a $2,175 scholarship, sponsored by the BU Alumni Association and the BU Foundation and a plaque. The second-place winner will receive a $500 bookstore gift certificate and third place will earn a $250 bookstore gift certificate.


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FRENCHTOWN, Mont. - A new chapter is unfolding over toxic contaminants found at Frenchtown's old Smurfit Stone pulp mill.
The Environmental Protection Agency will present findings from tests conducted last summer at a public meeting Thursday evening.
None of the chemicals found are healthy.
There are heavy metals like arsenic, magnesium and lead.
There are dioxins and furans, which cause cancer.
The EPA said some of the contaminants have migrated to shallow groundwater.
Some, said scientists, have migrated from on site to the Clark Fork River.
EPA said shallow groundwater underneath the site is contaminated.
Individual, private wells were tested in the area turned up clean.
EPA said despite its findings, sampling results do not indicate an emergency.
The Clark Fork Coalition has recommended the area be designated as a Superfund site.
"That's the only way that EPA can go back and do additional analysis at this site," said Dr. Chris Brick, from the Clark Fork Coalition."It's really clear they need to do that. This study indicates that there are very toxic substances there, and we need to find out where they are, and where they are moving."
Brick is interested in finding out where EPA didn't sample.
She said the study just scratches the surface.
Whether it's Superfund or not, a cleanup doesn't have to take forever, said the scientist.
Brick said Smurfit is a good site for industrial redevelopment because it's been an industrial area, and infrastructure already exists.
In a statement, M2 Green, the mill's new owner, said "it's already begun discussions with EPA and will work in cooperation with them, and the state to remediate the area."
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I've seen bees fail because they were moved...didn't winter as well as the colonies not moved. But the rest of the colonies were normal the following spring.
I could buy it if you moved from Arkansas to Bend, Oregon...in the mountains. Hard to buy into your claim when you say the Arkansas winter killed your bees.


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I have this warre observation hive, 2 warre hives, 2 foundationless langstroths and a top bar hive. I had two top bars last year that didn't make it through the winter. I think they got cold, so I'm trying the warres and quilts on the langstroths. So far, the outside warres are BY FAR the first up and at in every morning. My husband helped me build the observation hive at warre dimensions - I installed a package in the observation hive April 1 of this year and they seem to be full of zip! The top box is mostly drawn and they've just started a little comb in the middle box. Interestingly, they seem to hate the old seed comb I gave them and chewed it out and dropped it onto the top bars of the middle box - hence, some cross-combing in the back of the top box -- but they seem to have straightened out as much as they can, are chewing away the old comb, building straight in the middle box, so I'm just leaving it be. The old seed comb I gave them in the second box they are also chewing - they have also filled it with nectar and it's a drone-feeding station as far as I can tell. I have often read that bees will never store nectar below the brood nest but this hive is living proof to the contrary. The outside hives got similar comb from the same old hive and seemed to have no issue with it.
Just for kicks, I'm trying out a few alternate design top bars that are narrower and have a wire frame, but the bees do seem to be drawing most happily on the regular top bars. Time will tell. I fed this hive for a couple of weeks and they took syrup with gusto, but, by accident that I won't get into here, I didn't feed the outside hives and when I checked them last week they drew out just as much comb and have plenty of brood in just the same time, so no more feeding for anyone right now! Our redbuds are in full and glorious bloom.
Here are some views of the observation hive. I built it because I'm crazy about watching the bees and with warre hives you're supposed to leave them alone as much as possible. I wanted to see how the bees behave and move into the various boxes in a normal sized hive, not a flattened out skinny hive (although I can see how those types of observation hives are absolutely awesome to watch, too!). I hope this hive can help me manage my outside hives better. I was worried about the design for this because it isn't really a standard design, and while I'm sure over time that we'll realize that some things should be different, this hive has really been beyond my expectations so far - it's been utterly transfixing (even my kids - 18 months and 3 years old - are obsessed with it!) and while I was expecting to see very little of the queen with a full-sized hive like this, we actually see her every day, checking out the new comb for empty cells to lay her her eggs. We see all the little bee dances and can watch a lot of brood on the sides and front, so I'm thrilled. The hive is made of two main parts - an outer case with wood and acrylic that slides up off the inner hive and inner warre-sized cast acrylic boxes that stack on each other with notches cut for the bars. The bees enter through a tube into the hive floor and have no access to the space between the two walls. There's a small mesh opening at the top for ventilation and feeding. I have a fourth acrylic hive body so that when the bees fill up the bottom box I can remove the top box, clean it out (maybe even get some honey) and nadir with the fresh empty box. The whole thing is bolted down to a (very well affixed) shelf on the wall. I can detach the tube at the hive and I can slide shut the window entrance, too.
Please don't fret about the side wall comb attachments --- that's how warre hives go!
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This week marks the start of our season. If we can get a convincing win over a powerhouse team like San Fran it will propell us through the next several games. And that's why it's great that our Quarterback just so happens to be Mr. October.
The Giants have a staggering 24-5 career win loss record and have gone UNDEFEATED 3 times in the month of October since Eli took over as the starter.
We all know the 9ers are good team but if we are going to face them this is the month to do it. Slowly but surely we're getting healthier, I'm hopeful that the D will come to life this month and Eli is lights out.
This 49ers game could go either way but the record doesn't lie. Chances are the Giants are gonna win in the month of October...plain and simple.


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Looking around at mag options for the 223, I see than lots of people add a bullet guide to the Saiga rifle to allow military mags to work. My question is, if I install a bullet guide, will the original factory ten rounders still work?
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan
Thak you. I'm not seeing a down side to putting one in. Am I missing something?
You don't have to remove the trunnion. There are bullet guides made that simply require drilling a small hole, tapping it, and putting a screw in. You don't have to remove anything.
As for factory magazines, if you put in a dinzag bullet guide ($33), the original magazine will work, but you'll have to sand the front a little bit because the bullet guide hangs over the trunnion ever so slightly.
Ditto on not being able to legaly relove the trunion from the reciver as that is tampering with serial numbers.This will make you a federal felon.
Do not do it.
There is possably a way to get around that how ever. You solder a wire to the reciver and to the trunion and then the reciver never technicaly leaves the the trunion and thus the serial numbers are never removed form a fire arm/the reciver. Im not 100% tht this is legal but I have read of guys wo work on legal full autos were the reciver is worth 1000's of dollars doing it this way.
For that to matter, the ham-handedness would have to happen with an agent looking at you while you work, or some time between being dumb and silver-soldering a new wire to the two pieces.
Also, that would be an accident. If by some freak of nature an accident involved separating the trunnion from the receiver, would you then be considered committing an illegal act?
Logic says "no" but when has dealing with the ATF been logical?
I have a daughter. I tell her, "911 is what you dial after you're raped. 1911 is what you should have before they try."


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Once hailed as Le Petit Grand Dame in the early 1900s, the historic Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square combines original French architecture and grandeur with modern convenience. Located on the corner of Lafayette Square near the White House, the hotel offers 6 meeting rooms that carry the names of Parisian landmarks and districts.
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I also liked Ashley and Julia.
I also liked Ashley and Julia.
another big problem is that mao loses her reputation with performances like that... judges don't like that... yuna for example is solid as a rock and the judges say thank you by giving her pcs around 66+ in the freeskate...
mao looked like a wet noodle yesterday.. i think tarasova as a person is too intimidating for her.. mao is so shy and sensitive , maybe this is the problem...
i don't think she has physical issues.. it's definetely mentally... maybe also because she was used to be better than yuna a couple of seasons ago.. plus she was always judged better.. when they both skated a clean short program, mao was usually ahead.. and now yuna is unstoppable.. this is not easy for an 18-year old girl.. in addition the pressure caused by the media ( this whole "yuna-mao" thing) etc etc etc... i wanna see you skate brilliant programs under these circumstances.... i think she's really going through a lot of hard stuff at the moment (pressure, competition with other skaters, reworking her techique)
if i were in her shoes i wouldn't skate the fs today... just go home and prepare silently for the upcoming competitions in 2010 ( preferably without the woman from russia )... just in complete silence without tv sessions where everybody expects her to do 100 3axels in 10 minutes =))
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You've said what I had tried to say. Even though I said a few times(in another forum) then that there was nothing wrong with Yuna's flip when she got the 'attention' marks, people thought that I was a bit biased 'cause I'm a Korean.
Brian Orser thought of an official complaint, bur later he decided not to(with an interview with a Korean media). He might think that sort of complaint may give a negative influence both on judges and on Yuna in further competitions. I think he's a fantastic coach.
I also think both Korean and Japanese media should stop putting too much emphasis on the 'Mao-Yuna thing'. Some Korean Yuna fans even say that the biggest weakness of Yuna is her nationality.
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I just watched Julia's program on YouTube. What a refreshing program, crisp yet lyrical. The footwork section is to "Libertango," one of the best tango pieces ever, and her footwook is inventive and sophisticated and reflects the music. On the YouTube tape, it's not easy to tell anything about her speed, but her posture is lovely. It's pretty clear that she's an adaptable skater: somehow she managed to make the transition from 6.0 skating to CoP and profit by it. I'd love to know her history: she's quietly plugged along and still manages to sparkle.
Edit: And I just watched Czisny's program. Now, that's what a connection to the audience looks like. What a gloriously elegant, lightfooted, musical skater she is when she brings her jumps with her. Wouldn't it be nice if this Alissa, the one who is friends with gravity, is the one at Nationals--and at the Olympics?
As for Orser, what an amazing coach he's turned out to be. Plainly he treats YuNa with respect and has managed to cushion her mentally from the extraordinary stresses of these past two years, along with being able to calculate a great strategy that exploits and nurtures her formidable abilities. If only Asada could find someone like him. Mao is plainly hurting, and no muscles and ligaments are involved in her pain.
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I would also recommend Martha Argerich.
Also, Czisny should have won the SP. Spins deserve to get the same +GOE as jumps. She has such quality.
Are you Dutch by the way? Your name sounds Dutch.


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Lol Robinson the JPP of tight ends...why do any1 listen to Reese anymore. Reese thinks all of his draft picks are high potential guys...too bad most of them never pan out.
Either the Giants fixes Bennett's knee and hope he's back for a playoff run or knock him down the depth chart and limit his snaps for the rest of the season and save him for the postseason. I don't think He can't be used as the No. 1 TE right now with this decline in productivity.


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I have to admit that I have recently faked my way through several conversations. I may bring shame to the proud name of GeekMom, but I didn't really know what Kickstarter was and so I ummed and aahed, I nodded my head, and in my mind continued to sing the theme song from MASH. I vaguely got the premise but didn't think too much about it. This week my husband came home excited about a new game he had seen on Kickstarter, and so I dove in with him and took a look.
Kickstarter is pretty cool, the public at large get a shot at being involved financially with some interesting companies and ideas, while people with ideas but no capital can get their project off the ground. In the case of The Duke it is slightly different as Catalyst Games already makes games successfully. Their production schedule is already tied up with other games, but they are so excited about The Duke that they decided to fund it using Kickstarter in order to advance it's release by a whole year.