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Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill
How does the Post 9/11 GI Bill $1000 book stipend pay?
At 100% eligibility, your authorized percentage is $41.67 per credit with a max of $500 per semester and $1000 annually.
When do I get my book stipend?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill book stipend will be direct deposited to your bank account or mailed to you depending on what you selected when you applied. The book stipend will not be issued until after the semester starts so you will need to purchase your books before you receive the stipend.
If a student has one day of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits available when he or she starts a semester, will the VA disburse funds for the entire semester?
If the semester will keep the student within the maximum length of 48 months, then the tuition, fees, and book stipend will pay out for the whole semester. The MHA will cut off at 36 months no matter where you are in the semester. If the semester will cause the student to go past the 48-month maximum, then all benefits of the GI Bill will cut off and only prorate based on the remaining benefit.
Will the Post-9/11 GI Bill cover study abroad programs?
Funding will cover tuition only. No other expenses will be covered. The student will be responsible for all remaining costs of the trip.
How many classes do I need to get the full monthly housing allotment?
In a 15 week semester, you need to be enrolled in 12 credits to be eligible for the full monthly housing allotment. In a seven-week semester, you need to be enrolled in 6 credits to receive the full monthly allotment. (On average, 12 credits equal four classes). Additionally, you need to be enrolled in at least one on-campus class that runs for the entire semester to receive the full allotment. If you choose to attend completely online you will only receive 50% of the national average for BAH (per VA guidelines). A military advisor can help ensure you are scheduled correctly; click here to find the advisor for your campus.
Will I get my full MHA if I take all my classes online?
If they meet the more than ½ time requirement and are taking all online classes you will receive 50% of the national average for MAH If the student is in-seat for any portion of the semester they will receive the in-seat rate for that portion.
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If you are even considering withdrawing from a class you should contact your advisor, click here to find a Military Advisor at your campus. The VA has certain rules about withdrawing and there are circumstances where you will owe the VA money if you withdraw from a class. Your Military Advisor can help walk you through this process and review all of your options.
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Any spontaneous military event where the student is issued orders will qualify for a military leave of absence. Deployments or annual training events are the most common.
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First, you should contact your advisor, click here to find a Military Advisor at your campus and provide him or her with your orders. Your advisor will talk you through the Military Leave of Absence process, make sure the necessary paperwork is submitted and that you suffer no financial repercussions. Your advisor can also help you reschedule your classes so that you will stay on track with your degree plan.
For a military leave of absence, do I have to pay back the GI Bill payments?
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How much MHA will a Post-9/11 GI Bill user receive if attending classes at a rate of greater than half time but less than full time?
When using the Post-9/11 GI Bill @ 100% eligibility and the student's rate of pursuit is greater than half time but not full time, students will receive 80% of their MHA allotment. Note: 3/4 time is defined as 9-11 credits per the IHL (Institutions of Higher Learning) explanation on the VA Website.

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Pentesting the computer of a friend
A friend of mine (actually, a co-worker) want to play a little game with me: we both want to set up a web server at home and try to hack each other. Since we are both web app developers, we think it would be a good exercise for us to learn both the defense and the attack of such servers.
We will install a VPN so we can do our stuff without alerting/disturbing anyone else. However, we plan to secure our servers as much as we can so having them face the internet (instead of using a VPN) wouldn't be a big worry for us.
Finally, we will give each other written permissions before we start doing anything.
My question is: If we wouldn't use a VPN and our server would be serving web pages on the internet, could our scans, brute force attacks, etc disturb other people?
Here I think more of our respective ISP (and possibly others?). What could we do to mitigate the risk of getting into troubles instead of using the VPN? Maybe it doesn't make any difference?
I want to add that I will use a VPN regardless of the answers and we both have no malicious intention whatsoever. We want to compete, that's all!!
(aka H1t.M0nk3y)


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Source: Bruno Mars to sing at Super Bowl halftime show
NEW YORK (AP) -- A person familiar with Super Bowl entertainment plans tells The Associated Press that Grammy-winner Bruno Mars will perform at halftime of February's NFL championship game.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Saturday because the league had not yet made a formal announcement.
This season's Super Bowl will be played Feb. 2 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J.
Mars is one of pop music's top acts, with several No. 1 hits including his most recent, "When I Was Your Man."
The 27-year-old singer-songwriter-producer was honored for best male video and choreography for "Treasure" at the MTV Video Music Awards last month.
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I don't want this to turn into a whole Langstroth vs top bar blowup. To each his own, and I fully respect that, as I am sure you all do as well. In fact, I'm sure many of you top bar hivists also dabble in Langtroths as well.
However, I thought the following response in my local forums was a cheap-shot to discourage many onlookers of whom I was trying to sway my way in the top bar method and philosophy.
I responded - although not to ALL his points - mostly just in general.
I would love for some of you to either respond directly or respond here to some of his points.
And by the way, for all I know, the person could be a member here.
Here's the link direct to his comment:
If that link doesn't work, try this and scroll down to a response by Rob Fullwood.


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Recall process could take months
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Sen. John Morse has about a year left in the Senate, so why is the group trying to oust him willing to spend so much of your money on a recall?
The Durango-based Basic Freedom Defense Fund said it's sending a message, but Morse said the group is just looking for a feather in its cap.
Despite the recall effort, Morse continues to defend his support of gun legislation.
"Ground zero is here in Colorado Springs, and the issue is whether or not people should die needlessly from gun violence," said Morse.
Recall elections cost 250,000 taxpayer dollars, and Morse supporters say the gun activist group is wasting taxpayer dollars.
In a statement BFDF spokesperson Anthony Garcia said, "Exercising our rights to choose our representatives and hold them accountable shouldn't be held hostage by a minority worried about the cost... If (voters) considered exercising their rights a waste of money then they wouldn't have signed."
The group collected enough signatures, and even if they are validated, the recall election won't happen overnight.
Here is the process:
- Morse would have a chance to challenge the signatures.
- There would be a hearing where both sides can argue their viewpoints.
- Then the governor would pick a date for the recall.
The bottom line is that if a recall election happens it wouldn't be until mid October.
The El Paso County Republicans said they are prepping for the possibility of a Morse recall election.
If Morse is recalled, a Republican from Senate District 11 has the chance to take his place.


text: This is my first year keeping bees and I purchased a couple of wooden top feeders to start off a couple of new packages in 8 frame equipment. In no time at all the bees started building burr comb in the feeder entrance. My reading about beespace (3/8") says if more space is given the bees will build burr or bracing comb. That being the case, why do the manufacturers of wooden top feeders have an entryway of 7/8"? The feeders I purchased were from Dadant and had no screen, just the entryway, then over the board, and a little wooden raft on each side. I don't know if other manufacturers have a 3/8" entryway. How about you folks? What is your experience?


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The latest version of Gran Turismo 5, version 2.04, is now available. Weighing in at 79MB in size, the update focuses on fixing a wide range of software issues and bugs. Here's the complete list of changes as announced by Polyphony Digital:
UPDATE: Polyphony Digital has already acknowledged a known issues with 2.04. Thanks to all of you who sent this in!
A problem has been found in the 2.04 update released on February 7, where players sometimes do not receive experience and rewards after an online race in the open lobby or the lounge. We are currently investigating the issue and are working to correct the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding.
Thanks to Robert for the quick tip!
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I wonder if PD will give us all a new car or something by way of compensation when they sort this out…
Probably just wishful thinking on my part.
Just to be completely clear by Audi R8 I mean the race car versions and not the street cars. One other very minor thing which I find funny. Anyone notice in arcade when the CURSOR is placed on a track with weather and time. It is written like this "weather change/change time". But where the cursor is NOT displaying the pop up message it is written as "change weather/change time", which to me looks a lot better on the eyes!
I finally just registered… Let me start by saying I did not buy a PS3 until GT5 came out. There are 2 things I would like to see added or fixed. It's nice we have simplified interiors of standard vehicles, but try racing in the rain! That view is unusable until we have windshields wipers. I think this is a bigger request than rims for standard cars! Plus has nobody noticed that comparing the same cockpit of the Audi R8 '01 (blurry out of focus) to the Audi R8 '05 (sharp and in focus) isn't the same???
I'll laugh if the next the update gets jumped on because didn't get what they wanted. Seriously, those who are complaining and calling this update stupid, pipe down. You think all these updates for GT5 is easy to do? I don't make games but I know for sure it's hard as heck. If not, go do something that isn't gaming thaaaanksssss…
It is hard, cuz PD dont have 1 000 000 people to test it..
we test it, we find bug, they fix it, sometimes screw something up, we test again, we find bug, they fix it, screw something else up a little bit, we test, we dont like, PD fix it… lol :D endless cycle….
^ Hahaha, you're very right Tvensky. :)
You nailed it Tvensky – biggest beta-test in console history. Gotta mean that the code for GT6 will be faultless. In the mean time, back to work fellas!
They should double check they fix everything before releasing the update…
Tired of people complaining about every small thing on the game. Be happy that pd is fixing properties of the game and not doing anything at all. I'm glad when I see these updates, shows that they still pay much attention to the game and care about some of us gt veterans that have been playing since gt1
You should read the Skyrim bug forums – phew!
Congrat PD.. Please stop updating GT5 while you're making the game worse and worse, and try working on a much much better GT6… Nothing helps on this half-finished GT5 now :(
Oh, I almost forget, you can still earn a lot of money with DLC's for GT5.. so forget what I said and keep workin', maybe a few Smart or a few GT-R vehicles would be nice in the next DLC.. Can't wait for it
Ian away from my console now, but I don't expect this
update to stand. I think PD kicks a fix right away.
No grip? Gotta fix that ASAP PD/Kaz
1.Why is there no update made to the online rooms to get stable again with less than 12 players it is still a mess
2. there is nothing done to the life timing delay
3.The tire wear makes no sense soft 4a5 laps is this normal??
4.less feedback for steering wheels why is that done for young kids?
Previously, I like to play GT5 but now the fun is off
you can mess tyres up in 2 minutes in real life, you know that dont you.. :)
everything else if its true, I agree!
Guess pd not fixed online racing bug properly then.
In the bin it goes then
It'd be nice if they could add more search options for when we want to search for a decent online lobby, like:
-PP specifications
-HP and weight specifications
-Ability to select multiple stuff (eg we can choose to search for trial mountain and deep forest lobbies at the same time instead of searching track by track)
-Any other options that i haven't pointed out here
or perhaps an option to join a PSN friend's game lobby or invite a fellow PSN friend to your lobby instead of using room numbers, it's a bit troublesome.
The option to join a friend's lobby has always been there. Just go to coffee cup of the friend you want to join and if the yellow circle icon is there, it means the room is active. You can join right there.
You can also join any friends lounge even when no one is in it!
Hope that helps :)
No what I meant was that we could have the option to invite or join a friend at a public online lobby, instead of using tediously long room numbers. Just like in COD where you could just join or invite a friend to an public lobby directly from the XMB friends menu
SEIDO463: I was talking abt public lobbies not private lounges. Hope you get what I mean :)
But adding an invite friends option for lounges too would be nice, instead of having to type out a message by yourself asking your friend to join your lounge
@HeXo – The yellow circle icon appears next to a person's coffee cup when they are in an online session. An online session can be either a private lounge or a public lobby. Let's say I was in a public lobby (an online room with a long number), if you went to my profile in GT5 and selected the yellow icon next to my coffee cup a screen would pop up with the information of the room I was currently in. You would then have the option of joining that room if you so desired.
As for joining the same online session as a friend from the XMB bar, no that isn't possible, nor is inviting a friend to your current online session a la COD.
@brosifduder oh so that means you can join your friend's public lobby session from there? cool i'll try it later thanks :D
Yes, that is correct. I can't remember the last time I joined a public lobby by typing in the room number and I race in multiple weekly online series that use public lobbies. I simple use the method previously described.
its nice you sort it out!
But, PD do need to create more specifications to find better room, and longer descripcion for the room is very needed, sometimes its immposible to describe the purpose of the room.. and thats not difficult to make. since its just a text in a box.
Hexo, That's what I said in the first reply :) haha
Lol sorry seido… I thought you were just mentioning about the private lounge :s
And yeah I agree tvensky, they need to let us add longer descriptions for the lobby , especially good if hosts want to state some rules and info about their lobby. These would make it much easier to find a decent lobby
um, i didnt mean to put that comment there. god im useless! why did the reply not work?
K, i didnt know there was an update log, im new to the site(and forums for that matter)
What happen to GT5 driving physic? After 2.04, I have no grip, no tires sound, worse physic. 2.03 physic was just perfect.
Agreed, last night online racing experience was not improved at all. It was very much degraded.
"Fixed an issue where when the oil of the Toyota Prius was changed in GT Auto, the motor ceased to function correctly."
Does anyone else find this oddly amusing?
It makes less sense to fix an electric engine by charging it with LIQUID.
PlainBlandMan: Prius has a normal engine as well, it is a hybrid.
PlainBlandMan the prius is a HYBRID, means that it has a perfectly normal PETROL ENGINE with which you can change OIL and an electric engine working together to form a hybrid.
Anyways even with 2 engines this car still sucks though so oh well :p
Yes I don't have one so I didn't know laughed for 10 minutes when I saw this.
I really wish they would allow 2player to race on created courses again. I don't understand why they would take that away.
where's update enabling A.I for split screen?
GT5 Prologue had this feature and it made Arcade races so much more fun. We really need this feature in GT5. Seriously PD.
You know what people complain about everything. I say all unhappy people get an education in software, higher a team, develope a relationship with manufacturers, then put together a product that will satisfy a bunch of whiney little boys. Soon as its done we can start complaining about every little thing we don't like about your game. Get to work.
And that officially goes in the books has the 100,000,000,000,000,000th time some variation of that very remark has been posted on this site.
Sadly it also marks the 100,000,000,000,000,000th time posting it had absolutely no effect.
AMEN to that, and can we also have the ability to create custom championships in Arcade mode coz because I find Arcade mode is more fun than GT mode
You're absolutely right, we should be happy with the mistakes done to this game. We should be thrilled that they keep give us UNTESTED updates.
I love this game but it does have problems. A lot of people complain about stupid stuff but there are reasonable complaints. How would PD know what's wrong unless some one tells them.
I love GT and hope they get online problems(Black screens, no tire sound, inconsistent lap times, connection issues, not being able to run full rooms) fixed soon.
Thanks PD for constantly working on the game. It truly is awesome.
Yeah I see where you coming from, but when the 2.04 update froze my game on the startup gt5 logo, or at home screen and on the gt life screen I can't even play the game. No matter how many times I restart the game or ps3.
So can you now roll your car over online? I'm not by my PS3 right now, so I can't check… It quotes "Improved the performance of online races to provide a better racing experience" – I would like to know what exactly WAS changed either way.
I'll be one happy driver if you can.
What the hell happened to GTP Forums? I get this error now:
503 Service Unavailable
No server is available to handle this request
Huh? No server? GTP Forums Server is gone?
Thanks again PD for the update, glad to see the support of the game.
It's a shame the chase camera was changed back. I really liked the more dynamic effect. Can there be an option in-game for this please? either an on/off setting or a custom setting including position of the camera and so on? that would be great.
Coming out of the pits in Cockpit view the rear view and side view mirrors are now blurry and glitchy.
I'm sick of the linear racing by the AI. In arcade if I set up my own endurance race I can tell before the race begins which car is going to come in what position. Whats the point in racing if there's no variability? I've tried adding more laps to force more pit stops but its still the same thing.
Yes, it is true I just tried it and he was floating.
Raced last night online with clio cup cars, 11 of us in the room with headsets. Lag was worse than ever!
It seemed that the people with REALLY FAST internet connections seemed to have the worse lag!
Sorry but I feel this update has not fixed anything for us online racers :(
I forgot to add that after the first race all players did not receive experience and rewards after it :(
Soon or later, Kaz and PD may need to skip GT5 if this keeps happing to some people, but I really don't want that to happen because GT6 is in the works. This must be really difficult for them to solve. :( But don't worry Kaz and PD, you're doing a fantastic job of updating your game for everyone, even yourselves. :) Don't lose hope. *Thumbs up if you agree*
Did you notice that driving in gt5 after this update is worse than ever, no tire sound , no grip .. Something is wrong.
Man for everything they fix, another bug is found. Seems like some things (online) may need to be rebuilt from the ground up.
It looks like it'll need too after all. :( So much issues coming back over and over from each update…
Amazing that they don't test these before releasing them to us. Never final projects anymores, all games are just Demos.
Welcome to the world of online gaming "higher place"…
Anyone notice that you can go faster on the test track when cornering around the bend..? That shouldn't be right
ok im using a logitech g27 and have noticed that cars with standard transmission dont have any neutral, not happy with this update, would be ok if the transmission upgrades didnt make the cars sound like crap . its a little change but it has ruined the game for me :(. please gt5 give me back neutral on standars transmission.
How does changing the transmission change the sound of the car? I'm confused now.
That doesn't sound good. How does the clutch work then? Does it not go into neutral when you push the clutch in?
Only Bug I saw was in GTAuto, during the oil change, the Dude that's always there does it now without a creeper. Im almost positive there was a creeper before.
this is meant to be placed here…
Yes, it is true I just tried it and he was floating…smh
can we get the Hyundai genesis coupe?? i know there's a 4cylinders., 6cylinders, and a turbo version so is a race Mod. so…??? the 4 door m3, the '11 bmw 1 M, '89 M3
with its nice n sexy wide fenders, race Mod n street version!!! the 2009 ford focus
rs 300whp!!! and wtcc btcc Dtm and fia gt
champ, race Mod Aston Martin, datsun 510, 1st gen rx7 1983-85, the cadillac cts coupe '12, srt8 charger, a race Mod ford mustang, and Ferraris, 360 modena race Mod. those are godmother of racing, i mean why don't we get the race Mod of those cars??? amg sl 65 black series Benz!!! wth??? I'll keep posting about these til i get them!! or about you hire me as an adviser??? ill be glad to give you guys my input for free. hire me!!
Ya that's what we need. More Japanese cars!
Im sorry, I can not understand your post. There are to many punctuation marks, numbers, misspellings, and way to much complaining.
This update sucks !!! its got more holes in the game than 2.03 NO MONEY FOR RACES !!!???!!!
Didn't you read @Eric W's comment? Guess you didn't…
@Eric W
I just saw this message posted by PD:
Regarding an Issue Found in Online Races
Feb 07, 2012
A problem has been found in the 2.04 update released on February 7, where players sometimes do not receive experience and rewards after an online race in the open lobby or the lounge.
We are currently investigating the issue and are working to correct the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding.
I was about to complain. But then I realized though I didn't have any bugs affecting me, other people did. So now they can enjoy the game as much as I!
:) thanks PD
Same here :)
Wanted to experience the Prius malfunction though :P
Lol buying bad oil.
I just saw this message posted by PD:
Regarding an Issue Found in Online Races
Feb 07, 2012
A problem has been found in the 2.04 update released on February 7, where players sometimes do not receive experience and rewards after an online race in the open lobby or the lounge.
We are currently investigating the issue and are working to correct the problem. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and ask for your understanding.
Title should read "Gran Turismo 5 Update 2.04 Fixes Many Issues, Causes Many More"
No fix for the "Full" view of the track map for Nurburgring, still messed up!
"…one minor bug relating to drift trial replays that will be corrected."
erm, was this fixed?
Ok, but I only care about the cammera issue.
Haven't try the new update but any update for the ffb wheels r welcome … Cause I notice having trouble wit the faster cars
maybe this update comes bit late or is just coincidence
as my DFGT burned it motor and some of the circuit board already,
on top of that my personal best drift score at suzuka east was ruined..
DNF – electrical failure
Why cant I use Ferrari F1 online WHILE idiots can use their Red Bulls X1 during online races or Veyrons.
That's the same with the PDI Kart…
I also think it sucks that you can use the Formula GT, but not the Ferrari F2007 or Ferrari F10 -.-
You have to join the special servers to use it :\
You can't use Ferrari F1 cars with other cars, period. On or offline. I think it was one of the agreements between Ferrari and PD.
They also fixed the issue where you couldn't sell the DLC cars.now you can purchase the DLC cars if you just want there paint chip and get rid of them after.THANK YOU PD !!!!!!!
Lol, chasecam :)
Who the hell uses that?
Realistic First person-view ftw!
for people who can drive either view and enjoy looking at there beautiful "ass" car.
It's easy to drive with the Chasecam, on my PS One I always used to drive like that, but I personally think the Chasecam shouldn't be used in GT5 ;)
Racing, drifting,… I do everything in First Person :)
+1 love first person view. All other views r for ppl who dont have their licenses.
² Cobra :)
That's why I love it how a lot of Standard Cars have been modified with a First Person View :D
I know I haven't used it since gt1
Oh no camparing both chase cam and first person view??? YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING. D:
Note: I like seeing my cars you bullies, I sometimes use first person view but ughhh rather see my cars…
It's a matter of taste of course. The cockpit view does give you different timing when taking a curve, and that alone makes it "more realistic". not to mention its the closest thing to real life driving.
Hey, thanks BladeRunner4000. :) Now I feel much better.
Llike I said. I can drive in either view. Yes, I like seeing my car when I drive. And yes I can drive in 1st-person. Get me folks. I love ass view.
Considering that the cockpit view is still extremely limited compared to real life. On a real car you have full view of everything around you. And in the case of those of us with poor vision can hardly see out of a tiny screen of say the Peugeot 908. Cockpit view is great with most cars but for some the chase is still preferable.
I find chase cam very helpful for drifting as cockpit view doesn't turn with the road. When you're really drifting you turn your head, sometimes you look out the side windows. In chase cam at least you can see more road, and the whole car.
Thank you @Groovysomethin.
"Fixed an issue where when the oil of the Toyota Prius was changed in GT Auto, the motor ceased to function correctly."
Wait, people actually use the Prius?!
Maybe the new Prius TC from the latest Car Package :p
I have the Prius, but never use it…
Prius TC is in the first pack not the latest.
Finally, we can actually recharge the batteries for electric cars! Maybe now I can get some use out of that GT by Citroen Concept.
Omg… I've been playing this game since the release, and never realised the Citroen GT Concept was an electric car :|
I always use the Citroen GT Race Car, never tried the Concept xD
It's actually a good car. But…I will have to see how it does in endurance races.
THEY FIXED THE CHASE CAM!!! Hallelujah!!!
Sorry for the double post. My phone said it failed to post so I hit it twice.
THEY FIXED THE CHASE CAM!!! Hallelujah!!! PRAISE THE LORD(Yamauchi San).
"When driving formula cars using the Logitech steering wheel controllers, the initial force feedback amount has been lessened and adjusted to make it easier to drive in a straight line."
Uff.. I tough it was a problem with my G27.. the wheel keep turning left and right, left and right too much when in a straight line, specially at higher speeds.
I found the way to keep cars from doing the left/right bounce on straights to be as still as possible. In the case of the x2010 the tiniest input to the wheel would start the bounce. Found out while running the car at Indy that remaining still with a relaxed grip settled it right down and it would run smooth all the way. This took a lot of "work" out of driving the car. I still think it is the hardest car to drive to full potential, but this at least provided a little "downtime" to how intense that car is to drive.
The XJR-9 Paint is now renamed as 'XJR-9 Purple'.
Some of the bugs with the electric cars sound hilarious. They should have done a electric car endurance race as seasonal event. Who is the most economical driver and made the largest distance? :)
They fixed the biggest issue I've been having… The ridiculous wobble on the chase cam. It gave me motion sickness hahahaha. It's certainly a lot better now.
*Sniff* I actually liked the wobble chase cam. :( Was it a bug or something? Kaz and PD? Will there be an option to either switch to Normal and Wobble chase cams for players? :)
I liked the new way that it stayed rigid in relation to the car. It would rotate more with it as you went over kerbs and stuff!!! That was good…
But by the wobble do they actually mean that or the odd little 'Jumps' it would sometimes do if you changed direction? THEY were awful!!!
Can you now drift without getting dizzy?
I agree with toko, i liked it… hopefully they will give us the option for 'dynamic chase cam' or something… or make it another camera choice that cycles with the select button
That's okay I used to call them "curves" when I was a little kid.
no special D:
God, im terrible at comparing stuff.
got no idea why people are complaining about a free update, its like complaining about your own free will. Anyway, im not sure if this was fixed in 2.03 (i spotted it in 2.02) . I was playing a split screen race against my little brother, when i noticed that if player 1 selected any of the car pack 2 cars or gt86, you would have no speed bar etc on the screen (except in the 2011 mini). player 2 does, its just player 1.
That issue is solved, as said by the update log. :)
Thank you team PD, for your continued efforts to patch this excellent sim.
I enjoy your game as a passionate hobby, and will remain a loyal customer to your evolving product.
I look forward to Major A-Spec expansion, and more online racing updates (penalties, regulations, etc)
Bless Japan! Long live Kaz & GT.
Lovers gonna love.
" Major A-Spec expansion"
…. Yup, thst should have happened in Spec II or at least in DLC. I'd PAY FOR a big off-line A-Spec expansion! Not lame, boring, stale, unimaginative, short, repetitive, easy Seasonals! I'm talking off-line A-Spec career mode and XP limit being raised from 40 to 80, or ditching XP and going back to licence rests qualification and cr. being the only barrier for advanced race entry.
Why has Kaz/PD given up on A-Spec? Why do we get B-Spec seasonals without A-Spec? Every lame race sim has online multiplayer, that doesn't make GT5 special. A-Spec and a good long and challenging career mode does. That's what made previous GT games so good. Don't Kaz/PD get that?
Finally GT has great physics and gfx, way better than any GT- but now there's nothing to do! I finished A-Spec in first month except long endurance. It's a damn shame, and frustrating as hell for real loyal GT fans. Why Kaz/PD don't fix or expand on A-Spec is beyond me, but I wish they would before I die of old age. This is a general comment not necessarily about this particular update..
@BMX Maybe they're still working on it. Hell, it'll even come with the "GT Classic Track Pack" for all we know…
Please note they also fixed the front/rear torque split on 4WD torque sensing center differentials to increments of 5%. It used to be 1%.
exsqueeze me? it was always 5% (check them after doing %1, it rounds up or down by 5)
you guys remember "animatrix"? well, 1 thing for sure is that no matter what the updates are for, its never gonna be a 100% perfect. in 1 of the episodes it explained showed it n gt5 updates proved it. anyway they're doing the best they can for its "US"!!! we should appreciate it and thank them and stop whining. as for the next dlc, lets just hope we don't get to pay for one more electric car or another skyline or another car that we'll never use. lets hope we get something worth our money. no more concepts either. they should either sell them cars by themselves or make a list so that we can choose which one we want them to bring to the game. cuz i think its ridiculous n after all its OUR MONEY!!
Thanks them for what? for more bugs?
If you hate it , why you pay it ????
and if you like better the "Forza" just start and play only the "Forza"
I am and i will always be big fan of the REAL DRIVING SIMULATOR !!!!!!
All the updates are welcome and necesary ! ! !
I am sorry i mean "why you play it"
I hope they fixed the free run laps because for the race the game will place you in a random spot regardless of the setting (fastest/slowest first). Also, weather is broken now, will not rain on tracks like Suzuka (50% start, 5 change in value) even after 13 laps.
To all you complaining about no DLC. Sure DLC is nice, but making sure the game works properly is a higher priority. Besides, we got DLC 2 months in a row (December & January), when they clearly said they would do DLC every 2 months.
In other words, give them a break
With this update you are no longer able to race DLC tracks online if you haven't purchased the track. So if you like racing on Route X online you'll need to buy it like the rest of us.
No more spa for me :(
Anyone try the updated online racing yet? ^^ please let me know what you've noticed :)
No DLC this time :(
LOL I mean 'oh no D: ' get a grip buddy.
That is because they actually put some time into developing the DLC. *cough*Turn 10*cough* LoL just trolling.
The Red Bulls still shake too much when using a G27. I'll just leave them in the garge where they've been since the game was released
soften front and rear antiroll, make downforce on front less, get rid of that nasty default toe setting (make them, -.10 / +.10 example), soften the front spring a tad, lessen the cambers, put some racing hards, and enjoy the new and improved X1.
Thats weird I just bought 3 DLCs the other night. I think you're on the wrong website.
It's been over a year and there still haven't been any significant improvements, or even DLC…
One wonders.
Orly? I must have been dreaming when I bought all that GT5 DLC.
Guess you started playing yesterday? There needs to be a noob test before joining this website lol.
What game are you playing?
I only have to say…NOOB!! LOL
Bug fixes are always welcome and needed!
anyway Im missing something new, just hope to see more options and features that fans are requesting more often.
Thanks anyway!
This update to my idea is completely worthless and proves once again that Gran Turismo does not respond to its users.
So again a big disappointment
Update is wortless? It fixes many problems, as updates should do. Haters gonna hate, I guess…
+1 to Uppmas…
*facepalm* …… kids again expecting new x2012s
Oh brother, again with the "disappointment" word again. Why is there so much bad attitude in here today I mean, seriously? Then why update it if you think it's "worthless" then…
How about we all update, and you disconnect your PS3 from the internet and don't update, ever again? Sounds good to me so I won't see you online.
stay classy, park.
"Fixed a problem when, if LMP restrictions are on in Online Mode, the Jaguar XJR-9 '88 is not available for players".
I was hoping to see that since I payed for it.
Have they fixed the "Wheels cannot be changed on standard cars" message in GTauto?
Yeah, about 6 months ago with spec2.0 update, although wheels still can't be changed on some standard racing cars.
hairystig, he was talking about the message in white text in GT Auto that states Standard cars cannot change wheels.
Ah vital stuff then
Fix it then, Sherlock?
they should rename it from update to bugdate
Glad to see them starting g to fix the online physics and room issues. Maybe they will realize how jacked their tuning is and start fixing that soon too.
I wonder if these differences willbe notable with my driving force. I guess we will find out. Thanks for the post.
"Fixed an issue where when the oil of the Toyota Prius was changed in GT Auto, the motor ceased to function correctly."
Lol, dysfunctional oil is available in GT5?
Ikr next thing you know your brakes lock up on your x2011 on route x…
one change that hasnt been noted is the new 'GT5 copyright 2012' in the top left corner of the first menu screen :) not really massive, but sexy all the same :P
That's been there for a while lol
Glad they fixed the issues around the FF wheels. At least now I can drive the X2011 without my arms being shaken loose at the shoulders…
Lovely picture, I like it. :) And thank you PD for this awesome update. ;) To bad the new chase cam is gone though. :( But I'm not complaining period, because it's a lot of work to do updates so I'm all cool. Thumbs up Kazunori and PD.
My thoughts exactly.
Another update that fixes (mostly) irrelevant rubbish.
PD try fixing the ludicrous crashing everytime you try to anything online.
Not focusing on a Bloody Prius!
WHOA! What attitude you have, hope your not grumpy for waking up to early for this update. >:)
it does state "Improved the performance of online races to provide a better racing experience." have you tried online racing since the update?
if not then stop whining as it may well be fixed.
good they fixed 2 player races, i rely on the spedo alot. i was hoping they would add a new feture though.
I'm still waiting for the Cadillac CTS-V's, and I will take the 2013 ATS too. Also, they need to put the SSC Ultimate Areo in the game too because the veron needs some competition. Where are the new British and German touring cars at too?
American junk.
Now that's DLC worth paying real money for!
^ Would you pay 5 dollars for it?
Hopefully they spend time on cars that appeal to more people and are better on more levels.
Awesome picture by the way. I really like that shot.
On a side note, some of those issues they fixed I didn't even know were issues.
Very good patch!
So many people are complining about no DLC, whereas the truth is the last thing we needed was more content that just made the functionality worse again, its good to see a patch fixing some issues that needed fixing. Hopefully they will stay on top of problems that arise instead of just adding more to the pile from now on
they fixed the gt-r r35 black edition gearbox
im on the g27 wheel and they have got rid of the neutral on the standard gearbox, i dont like that
They've Screwed up Online Racing! you don't recieve cash or XP anymore……
Interesting the number of changes involving electric/hybrid cars. Sign of the times!
You can also remove DLC cars from your garage now :-)
Really? Yus!
Alright, this one's a good one. Hey tika, we can sell our DLC cars now. Your wish came true. :D
HOPEFULLY the next DLC would have some interesting cars for racing not cars for display. :)
1 thing that bugs me is chase cams wind noise now!!.Chase cam had some of the best engine notes,especially with semi racing mufflers,now its mainly wind
Perception of sound varies from one to another. PD has to chose between speed impression and engine rendering. As per our own driving experience, which matters most? I donorefer the sound of a strong engine. If you drive a convertible at high speed, the wind can be pretty noisy, so PD stance is very "realistic". But one thing for sure, when youget in a F430, the sound of the engine roars and the speed impresses so much that your brain wouldn't pay attention to any other sound.
As for me, I'd raher have PD programmed ear blowing sound engines for sports and race cars and mid tone sounds for K and average sedan. Because in reality, when I sit in a M3, my brain focuses on the roughtness of the engine, not the surrounding sounds, though I may hear them if I paid attention. On the other end, when I drive my Nissan Note (stop laughing), I focus more on my music or the scooter that overtakes me by the left.
i agree with the bits i understand.A datsun 120y is much worse than a note
If anyone is in 3D programming, could you tell me how different it is to fix sound compared to graphics? My point is PD fixed (for free!!!) so many game glitches, cranked up the engine sounds, but still, the shadows and climate effects are pixelated and/or flickering. Can't PD do something to reprogram anti-aliasing? For instance Route X is so gorgeous but the shadows flicker around the antennas whereas the shadows in the tunnel are razor blade sharp.
Probably easier said than done, but after all MSAA are just few lines to add in the program right?
The PS3 seems to have enough mineral to break our jaws for many years to come, quite surprising PD couldn't optimize such raw power…
Much easier said than done.
I'm pretty sure PD would like the issues you mention to not be there but that they are results of some hard optimization choices so we have to live with them or suffer something else.
^ I agree
Yep it pains me to say it but I think we're stuck with blocky shadows, they've been there since day one and its always the first bad thing anyone notices when playing the game, PD Haven't corrected it in the year and a half or so that the game has been out now so we can really only assume they can't or won't
Better, closer, warmer…
Much better update PD. Still some things with online racing that need tweaked but I won't complain. Thanks for the good work all y'all do!
I hope the "improved performance for online races," allows us to go back to racing with full rooms again. I have missed that!
it clearly states that you shouldn't have 12 or more with voice chat. I assume it is fixed without voice however. Although it says nothing about USB peripherals, which was the main issue
All the racing series that I race in always have voice chat off. Hearing other drivers in a race has never made any sense to me. Plus it is crazy distracting when other racers have conversations with people in their own household etc.. during a race.
i know that, same for me in the WSGTC, but the point my reply was making is, that may well have now been fixed. read the first point and it says that, other than voice enabled rooms, there should be no screen-refresh issues which, in themselves would cause time differences. so it may well have been fixed.
My thoughts exactly.
Are update that resolves irrelevant problems.
Yaaaawn GO TO SLEEP!
'update that fixes irrelevant problems' Is online racing not something you use then?
All these fixes are welcome, once you've played CoD you realize how annoying it can be when things don't get fixed.
It also completely screwed up the speed tests so that now all of the cars are slower. Thanks for fixing a bunch of stuff, and then screwing up something else. Typical.
Yeah, PD tents to do that with every update now.. Very frustrating!
The strength of the force feedback on my G25 for the FGT is greatly reduced.Power steering on and FF on 5 @daytona road course felt like a honda road car,and i really struggled with the strength even at FF 1 PS on.
Did the fix the speed test problem where the car times for multiple users times were merged?
Nice! Good fixes :)
First one today?
Good call!


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The Pen is Mightier than the sword.
It is late and I have a dirty mind but bottom half the handle of the sword looks suggestive to me. Drippy isn't good.
This is stunning in its minimalism and understatement. Bravo!
A simple design, but so perfect. Well done, Darel Seow!
I also always love the occasional off-center print.
My mind has gone to heck now! I read this as PEN IS mightier than the sword and well, my PG13 mind giggled a full 2 minutes...
This reminds me of Sword Poet, the mastery of the sword skill in Dungeons of Dredmor, which is described similarly:
The pen is said to be mightier than the sword, but a true warrior uses his sword AS a pen.
Bulwer-Lytton is also responsible for making "It was a dark and storm night" (in)famous, hence the first sentence parody contest named after him: http://www.bulwer-lytton.com/.
Nice use of minimal colors, I also like the placement and the underlying idea of the design.
Shame so many people's minds go to the gutter over a minimalist design.
Very cool. Makes me want to read a book. ...Or write one!
I'd love to purchase this design, as it is really quite nice in its message and simplicity of design, however as a woman with larger *ahem* bosoms, it's going to look really strange not centered. So unfortunately, I'm going to have to pass.
Real men level the playing field by resorting to fisticuffs.
I like the idea of it a lot, but all I think of is that if the design was centered it looks like Lesnar's tattoo from a distance.
Perhaps this is because I haven't bought a shirt in a while but when did the price go up from $10 to $12 or is it because this shirt has something special that added another $2 to the production of the shirt?
(Not ranting, just curious.)
No way... did woot prices go up? What's with the $12? I know, I know. I'm being overly cheap. The design rocks, and well worth it.... but I'm an addict at this point and promised myself I'd only buy woot rabbits and chemistry, so if I WERE going to break my rule, how can I possibly justify it for a $12 woot? Gotta think about tuition n@.... but damn, that's a nifty design!
This looks wicked awesome.
So did Zorro use a pen or a sword to leave the Z on his foes?
Just noticed that there are a few people asking about the price change again.
It's recent, and here's the debate/reasoning behind the increase.
I am really into this design, But I am also worried about "boob bend". How will this look on a woman? I will have to think about it...
The duality of this design is impressive! The sword takes life and breath with it's tip while the tip of the pen gives birth to ideas and free expression. These purposes are opposing, which is well reflected in the design.
I'm tempted to get this one actually....
Looks like it is going to be printed waaaaaaay too far over on the left side. And personally I feel a black shirt with gray or metallic silver ink would have looked a lot better in regards to contrast.
Don't worry about getting it dirty, it comes with ink and blood stains.
I usually like asymmetry on shirts, but the placement of this looks so far off to the side that I'm afraid, as a decently voluptuous lady, that this print would end up being armpit decoration...and I don't know that my armpits deserve such wonderfully minimalistic art.
That is f'in cool. If I weren't so fat, I'd swoop this up in a heartbeat. Since I am a fat basterd though, I'd like to think about this for a bit longer. Hey here's an idea, since you've increased the prices (not valentinettaing!), how about giving us an option on colors, at least? Then again, with this design, it would be difficult for the pen ink to show on a black shirt. Man, I've got a good buzz.
The placement of the design in the upper left portion of the shirt is brave and daring (like the sword), yet sophisticated and elegant like the pen... Great shirt.
BS pen mightier than sword but 50/50 bs
To tell u the truth it would look better like the ninja shirt I'm wearing logo on back only exception front saying pen mightier than sword
No little logo on upper left cheat with wr eath partially around it
I love the design because I'm a saber fencer and a writer, but I can't stand the placement. That placement never looks good on women.
I really wish my boobs wouldn't ruin this design. I feel that I should own it as both a writer and an avid sword-swinger in fantasy games. Too bad...
Not trying to beat a dead horse or anything but if this shirt was $10 i would have ordered it immediately. $12 made me think about it then 2 hours later i decided i didn't want it as badly. Thanks for saving me some cash woot!
In response to the write up, Frederic Chopin fought with a baton in the video game Eternal Sonata and did quite well, actually.
i would've bought it if the picture was upside down.
Nice design but not a shirt for me.
Thanks for the love, everyone! I'm just really stoked to wake up to this! It's my first print here so I'm still reeling from the excitement!
In response to some of the issues raised, I'm glad there's some of you who like the side placement, sorry about that though girls! I initially mocked it up with the design in the centre and got the suggestion that moving it to the side would be better, which I do prefer but I didn't quite expect this! I hope it's not too far to the side though, the plans for it to be right over the heart.
Also, I guess I should have asked around for more feedback before sending it in, but I referenced an image of a real sword so someone out there has one that looks just as phallic. I tried a dark version, but man, reversing the colours meant that the ink was white and well, having said the above, it's a relief I didn't go with that.
Sorry to go all "idiom police" on you, Woot writers, but you should wear this shirt to a metonymical comparison contest.
This is the 3rd shirt I would have purchased if it wasn't silver. I just can't see myself in a silver shirt.
Where's Sean Connery when you need him?
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This is hilarious, and I AM a fencing instructor!! I wonder if I can get away with wearing it to class...
Pass. It looks like a T-shirt telling everyone I went to writing camp or something.
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When Congress enacts the surface transportation law, it generally does so for a period of five years, and at the end of those five years, Congress revisits the law and makes necessary changes to policy as well as spending levels. If Congress is unable to agree on a long-term reauthorization of the law we generally see a few extensions of the current program which allows funding to continue to flow to states while giving lawmakers an opportunity to reach an agreement on the long-term bill. The obvious benefit of a long-term law is that it provides states and localities with certainty for funds and allows them to confidently enter into contracts for major transportation projects, knowing there will be funding available to pay contract obligations.
The current law was first set to expire in September 2009, and since that time we have seen nine extensions. Come July 1, a 10th extension will be necessary in order to keep money flowing to the states, and, at that point, Congress will have gone over 1,000 days without passing a new transportation law.
According to the U.S. Chamber, this band-aid approach has created uncertainty relative to funding assurances which has caused states to forego entering into contracts. The net result has been the loss of thousands of jobs.
An ominous sign that it will be a long road to a final transportation bill is the fact that conferees are at an impasse without having discussed the Keystone pipeline and other issues dubbed as the most "contentious". The current controversy over the bill revolves around the environmental and regulatory reviews of projects and how to pay for the bill.
Even our park and recreation interests have become controversial points in the transportation debate. The Senate proposes continued funding to states for projects such as bike and pedestrian trails. A small group of House Republicans, who are on the conference committee, are adamantly against this proposal and are working to allow states the ability to "opt out" of using this money for active transportation projects and use it, instead, for highway maintenance and construction. The result would be an end to over 20 years of dedicated federal funding for biking and walking and localities would need to find other means of funding such projects.
John Boehner (R-OH), the Speaker of the House, has stated that should Congress fail to complete a final bill by June 30th, he would advocate for a six month extension. In other words, Boehner is proposing to "kick the can" to the next Congress which will be seated in January. That would entail starting the process all over.
The problem with that is the Highway Trust Fund, the primary funding source for federal transportation construction and maintenance, is scheduled to run out of money in early 2013. All of us contribute to the Highway Trust Fund each time we fill up at the pump through a fuel tax assessed on each gallon of gas we buy. While none of us like to pay more taxes, the fuel tax has not been increased since 1993. As a result, the cost of highway construction and maintenance has increased, but the amount of money being put into the fund has not kept pace.
The Highway Trust Fund is authorized under SAFETEA-LU and the fact it's nearly out of money puts considerable pressure on lawmakers to complete a bill this session. House and Senate leaders met earlier this week and have agreed to work through the end of this week in an attempt to solidify a deal that will avoid expiration on June 30th. While this is a step in the right direction, we are unlikely to see any real attempt at a compromise until after the November elections.
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Discussion in 'Fantasy Sports Central' started by MotownPride, Oct 7, 2008.
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while...
I save my repeat performances for my fantasy ships!
I am pondering if I'm ready to make a jump from the junior leagues yet. I'd love to join this league if there are any spots still available.
Tater, your entire world is a fantasy.
I see the trash talk is getting deep in here all ready. Let's see how many of you GM's can back it up!!!:nerd2:
That's true. But could you send me a more recent picture of you in something...more revealing? That French Maid outfit picture you sent me is getting old...
Just a blast from the past stopping by to let you all know that someday I will swoop down and claim what is rightfully mine: the Advanced League Title. Don't forget about me! The Main Man
Does that mean he is in...or not in? Rather cryptic.
More teams needed. I think as long as you have been in one league before and aren't a quitter you can join. I will have the only good team in this league so if you want the second place trophy it's up for grabs. The teams already signed up SUCK so sign up.
I'm no quitter.
count me in
just your players that quit on you? your the flip of our family? /ducks and runs and hides in a far away corner
Motown Wart Winless Tater Webz Sloopy Dre Mikhail (You're ready) Ralphi Linwood (You are in, right?) Round? (You're ready based on your baseball success) You want in? Note: I can't approve anyone on this list since Motown is the Commish, but I'm helping him out by compiling the list of interested GM's. That also means if Jammer joins, I can't keep him out. Motown will send all approved GM's an invitation! Still room for more managers.
as a last resort i can play... i had done baseball before and football for a number of years but have never done basketball so not to sure i'd be much more then an auto win for whoever got me that week.
I truly am a firm believer that knowing the basics of playing fantasy sports and displaying a competitive spirit is far more important than knowing anything about the sport itself. If knowing anything about basketball or the players was important, I would come in dead last every time. You're on the list.
Yup, round I think Darth knows exactly what you mean.
Thanks, buddy. This helps out alot!
By the way, if you've expressed interest and have yet to receive an invitation, please send me a private message with your email address. Thanks! - Motown
rosters are kinda small, why has that been changed? I liked the 12 players- roster thing
I kept the roster settings from last year. Nothing has changed.
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Green Movies For Kids: Family Films To Watch For Earth Day
Can you save the environment from the comfort of your couch? Probably not, but watching green movies might inspire you and your family to be a bit more eco-friendly on Earth Day.
As much of the world focuses on increasing awareness about urgent environmental issues, watching Netflix's top 10 green movies can help show you and your kids how to take action. Curious about water wars? Blue Gold: World Water Wars is for you. Want to reduce your oil dependency? Check out Who Killed the Electric Car? Hungry for local food? Watch What's On Your Plate.
But before you plant yourselves in front of the tube, consider the eco-friendliest way to watch. Studies have debated whether streaming a movie, having one shipped, or renting it from a video store hurts the environment the least. With so many different factors, including transportation to the video store, DVD packaging, and the amount of electricity it costs to run the streaming servers, the answer is complicated.
But like so much that relates to eco-consciousness, it's about trying as best you can to reduce and reuse energy and things, so take the tact that works for you. Whichever way you choose, take a lesson from each of these environmental movies to go green for Earth Day.
What happens when money is more important than water? That's one of the questions Blue Gold poses while explaining how water is commoditized around the world, from South Africa to Michigan. The film warns viewers the Earth will become "desertified" unless they can become more aware of where water comes from, where it's going, and who's behind the world water wars. Lesson Learned: Maude Barlow, who co-authored the book the film was based on, encourages water conservation, grassroots action, and demands that water remain in public hands.
In Wenatchee Valley, WA, the 'Apple Capital of the World,' subdivisions and big box stores have replaced apple orchards, and some farmers feel powerless against corporate interests. Enter the New American Farmers, a movement dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Lesson Learned: Carefully consider where and how the food you eat is produced, and how to support local farmers.
The collection of TED Talks features chefs, farmers, scientists, including Jamie Oliver, Dan Barber, Nathan Myhrvold and many more discussing all aspects of food politics from sustainability to obesity. Lesson Learned: There are too many to count. Take a bite and see how you like it.
Fast, quiet, affordable and.... gone? Who Killed The Electric Car? explores why electric cars have disappeared despite their popularity, pointing the finger at auto industries, big oil, consumers, government and more. Lesson Learned: Play the role of a detective in this murder mystery and investigate cleaner forms of energy.
The film demonstrates a pervasive addiction to oil, which could potentially lead to job loss, conflict, violence, and disaster. Lesson Learned: Admitting this addiction to oil is the first step to recovery. The second step is to investigate alternative technologies that stem that addiction.
What's radically simple, according to engineer and author Jim Merkel? Taking water from a forest stream or building an outhouse by hand, all to reduce his ecological footprint. Lesson Learned: Consider how your every action could affect the other billions of people on Earth.
The evolution of chemicals has produced the homo toxicus species, who are exposed to over thousands of chemicals, up to 247 of which have been found in newborns. Lesson Learned: Consider how everyday chemicals can impact your health and change harmful lifestyle habits.
BBC's The Blue Planet series reveals the ocean's environment, which many marine scientists still consider mysterious. Lesson Learned: There's more to the Earth than meets the eye, as two-thirds of it is covered by water.
Much like Blue Gold, Thirst explores the tension between those who consider water a commodity and those who believe it belongs to everyone. Lesson Learned: Water is scarce -- don't take it for granted, and think about joining an advocacy group dedicated to its protection.
What's on your plate? Do you know where it came from, or the name of the farmer who grew it? Many kids (not to mention adults) don't have a clue, but you can watch What's On Your Plate to find out. Lesson Learned: Teach kids where the food on their plates comes from. To improve what they eat, look closely at the ingredients in pre-packaged foods, and shop at farmers markets year-round.


text: Conference Committee Report on the FY13 State Budget – H 4200 Below are highlights of the FY13 House and Senate Conference Committee report on the FY13 budget that was sent to Governor Deval Patrick. The governor signed or vetoed sections of this budget on Sunday, July 8. Chapter 70 Education Aid – Increased to Senate LevelThe Conference Committee recommends an increase of $180 million, or 4.5 percent, over FY12, $16.5 million more than the $164 million increase proposed by the House. Foundation Budget Review Commission – Not Included in the Final BudgetThe Senate had included in its budget a revival of the Foundation Budget Review Commission. This provision would have helped fulfill the goals of the Education Reform Act of 1993 by requiring an examination of the foundation budget by a legislatively-controlled commission. This amendment passed the Senate on a 38 – 0 vote, but the amendment was rejected by the Conference Committee. Education Funding – K-Higher Ed and Collective Bargaining ReserveOverall, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education budget is increased moderately. Education grant programs increased over FY12 include regional school transportation by $2 million and the SPED Circuit Breaker by $29 million. Funding is included for two new Gateway Cities education programs. The final budget includes higher education collective bargaining reserve funding for FY13. It also boosts grant and scholarship programs, increasing the higher education budget by almost 7 percent over the FY12. Community College Workforce Development and Higher Ed ChangesThe Conference Committee rejected most of the Senate's proposals, including expanded tuition retention and limits on fee setting, while keeping most of the House's proposals. MTA Representation on CommissionsMTA representation is included on the commission established to determine how community colleges will be funded. MTA is also included on the committee to advise the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on the pilot program on financial literacy education. Here are some specific items and how they were funded: Foundation Reserve – included at $3.5 million. SPED Circuit Breaker – funded close to the Senate's higher amount, $241.9 million. METCO – funded at the House's higher amount, $18.1 million. Kindergarten Development Grants – funded at $23.9 million, $1 million over FY12. English Language Acquisition – funded at the Senate's higher amount, $1.2 million. Transportation of Homeless Students – funded at $11.3 million, as included by the House. Community College Workforce Training – funded at the House's higher amount, $1.25 million. High Demand Scholarship Program – included at $3.25 million. Retirees Cost of Living Adjustment: The conference committee funds the retiree COLA at 3 percent for the first $13,000. The proposal increases the minimum retirement allowance for surviving spouses of members who retired on ordinary or job-related disability. Municipalities are given the option of adopting the provision while participants in the state systems – including the teachers' retirement system – are provided the benefit. The conference committee allows municipal retirees who are insured through the GIC to purchase dental insurance through the GIC's dental plan for their surviving spouses and their dependents. The benefit has no cost to the state or municipality because the full premium cost is paid by the member.


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Four Guernseys in the Hoard's Dairyman Herd are Class Production Leaders
The Hoard's Dairyman Farm in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, is home to a number of new class leaders in 2012. Dairyman Neon Zest, D-77, made a class-leading record for fat with 1-10 365 D 27,000 4.8% 1,290 F 3.4% 913 P. She is a daughter of Land Haven Luxury Neon and out of a VG-83 Lewis daughter who made 969 F. Her fourth dam was a VG-88 Magic that made over 38,000 M and 1,300 P.
Dairyman Laredo Rosary, VG-82, has completed a class leading record for milk with 1-09 365 D 30,280 3.8% 1,155 F 3.0% 909 P. She is a daughter of Oak Knob Maxie Laredo and out of a VG-85 Banger than made over 1,000 F. The next dam is the well-known brood cow Dairyman Sharp Rowena EX-92, whose top record exceeds 24,000 M, 150 F and 830 P.
The highest producing yearlings continue with Dairyman Casanova Nutty, D-71, completing a class-leading record for milk with 1-11 305 D 26,450 4.1% 1,085 F 3.0% 798 P. She is a daughter of Idle Gold Neer Casanova-ET and is out of an EX-90 Four Winds Deeman-ET daughter than made over 29,000 M, 1,300 F and 1,000 P. She has a July 2011 Natural daughter in the herd.
Dairyman Icebowl Rosebowl, EX-90, has completed a class-leading record for protein with 4-03 305 D 29,010 M 4.6% 1,339 F 3.6% 1,051 P. She is a daughter of Dairyman Banger Iceman. Her dam, by Hudson, made over 27,000 M, 1,300 F and 1,000 P. The VG-84 Valiant granddam made over 100,000 M and twice was over 1,100 F. The next dam, a VG-80 Goliath Rueben, made 173,000 M lifetime. The next dam, a VG-87 Forestar with 1,200 F, was a sister to EX-92 Sharp Rowena. Rosebowl has an April 2011 Mr. America daughter.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Thoughts: The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides is one of those books commonly touted as a modern classic. Told from the point-of-view of an unnamed narrator, the book chronicles the lives of the Lisbon girls, without actually going inside the Lisbon girls' heads. The story is pieced together from neighbors' testimonials, diary entries, notes, and other jagged fragments of the Lisbon girls' lives.
To be honest, I still haven't made up my mind if this book is a 'modern classic' or not. It certainly seems to have all the requirements for a 'modern classic.' The sense of tragedy pervading the almost-mythical Lisbon girls? Check. The excellent use of magic realism? Check. I just feel like I'm way out of my league on this one, because I don't have that many literary fiction titles under my belt.
I was very impressed by the prose. I mean, who wouldn't be? Jeffrey Eugenides makes writing good fiction look easy. His writing swings effortlessly from a normal teenage boy's observations to stark poetry that's heartbreakingly beautiful. There are so many little details in the book that I absolutely loved, like the fingerprints in a tub of Vicks or the way the Lisbon girls sit Indian-style on a seesaw.
The Virgin Suicides feels like one of those novels I should love, but don't. In fact, it took me over two months to finish this book, and, by the time I reached the final chapter, I just wanted to get things over with. I'm pretty sure it's just me, though, since I don't have a very good relationship with literary fiction.
Rating: 3/5
14 comments:
- Ellen said...
I remember this book feeling somehow "flat" when I read it...like you say, the prose is admirable, there are certain images that I loved, but I never got to a point of caring about the characters, what happened to them, why it happened. I fell in love with Middlesex, though; have you read that one? I think that it, far more that the virgin suicides, deserves the label "modern classic" (whatever that is).
- August 29, 2011 at 6:37 PM
- Sam said...
I'm going against majority opinion with this one, but I loved this book and think it's better than 'Middlesex'. I loved how Eugenides writing makes you feel the atmosphere and dreaminess of the story.
Middlesex is probably more of a modern classic though, and it is an epic too. It's worth a read.
- August 29, 2011 at 8:38 PM
- Zibilee said...
I have never read this book, but have read Middlesex, and thought it was very good. I did see the movie, but it sounds like the book was a lot tougher to digest. I will have to rethink reading this one, but I do appreciate your honest and thoughtful review.
- August 29, 2011 at 10:31 PM
- theeclecticreader said...
I'm sorry you didn't love this one.
- August 29, 2011 at 10:47 PM
- Laura said...
I had a similar reaction to this book: all the ingredients for a "Yes! Yummy, fantastic book" experience were there, but I actively disliked it. I do have grumpy relationship with fiction that depresses without uplifting in at least some way, however, and that certainly would have influenced by opinion of The Virgin Suicides.
My new favorite "modern classic" is The Time-Traveler's Wife, which I somehow only just recently got around to reading.
- August 30, 2011 at 12:14 AM
- Ben said...
Josie plowed through this one in about three days. I never read it myself, but I enjoyed the hell out of the Sofia Coppola movie adaptation.
- August 30, 2011 at 12:15 AM
- Melissa (Avid Reader) said...
It's definitely not just you. I tend to love literary fiction and this one just didn't work for me. Like you said, his writing is beautiful, but I just felt so distant from everything. I would highly recommend Middlesex though. It has everything that this one was missing.
- August 30, 2011 at 1:59 AM
- Audra said...
It's been...nearly a decade since I've read this, so my memory is very fuzzy, but I recall liking it enough to finish but not wanting a reread. I'm not sure I'd call it a modern classic (I think his Middlesex might be moreso that TVS).
- August 30, 2011 at 3:37 AM
- Becky (Page Turners) said...
I had a similar feeling at the end too. Loved it, but somehow felt a bit down at the end. I think that its just thats its such a depressing story and you are left with so little information about what the Lisbon girls were really thinking.
I actually think that a book that plays on your emotions like that is a really good book.
- August 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM
- Jessica said...
I felt very flat after reading Middlesex, there was nothing wrong with it exactly but something was missing for me. I always intended to read this one in order to give the author another go. The film is excellent.
- August 30, 2011 at 10:12 PM
- petekarnas said...
This is exactly how I felt when reading this. It was pretty and well written and deep. But, in the end, I just couldn't care about anyone in the story. Middlesex, on the other hand...Genius. Good post!
- August 31, 2011 at 11:08 AM
- reviewsbylola said...
It is hard for me to determine my true feelings for this book because I actually saw the movie adaption first. It is one of my favorite movies of all time and it helped bring the book alive for me.
- September 1, 2011 at 10:20 AM
- Teacher/Learner said...
That's an interesting point about the term "modern classics." I think any highly praised/loved/ book written in the last half of the 20th century counts or a contemporary book that most people feel has the potential for becoming a classic. I haven't read this yet but the movie was different, albeit a bit creepy. I agree with Melissa--try Middlesex. It's quite a story.
- September 4, 2011 at 1:55 AM
- Emma said...
I loved Middlesex, though it wasn't a necessarily HAPPY story. It was, however, intelligent and well written and at most times, captivating. I think a lot of Literary Fiction books are like that. The genre that perhaps captures the balance of happiness and drama and heartbreak the best. One aspect at least.
I'm glad I found this review. I generally like books that are mixed-media, which is what I got from what you've written here. Books like The Gurenesy Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (a series of letters), Ella Minnow Pea (also a correspondence), and The Penelopiad (a novella with poetry and scenes from plays thrown in between every micro chapter) I have really enjoyed reading. I think someday I may have to pick up The Virgin Suicides, sometime when I feel like reading something well written but not necessarily fulfilling.
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Jackett's call to keep standards high
Keep the feeling going – that's the challenge from Wolves Head Coach Kenny Jackett as the team tackle a tough test at Bristol City tomorrow (3pm).
Although only three games into the season, Wolves have benefited from a hugely positive atmosphere at the club sparked in particular by some excellent support.
The near 5,000 travelling following the team to Preston on the opening day was more than any seen in Sky Bet League One last season, whilst there was over 19,000 at Molineux for last weekend's 4-0 victory against Gillingham.
The allocation of 2,200 also sold out earlier this week for tomorrow's trip to Ashton Gate.
Jackett says the squad must relish that level of support and indeed any expectation it may bring, believing it is about producing performances and results to try and keep the bandwagon rolling.
"There's a good feeling around the club and an optimistic feeling around the club," he said.
"It needed a freshness, it needed some fresh players, perhaps some of the younger players to get a chance.
"I am very pleased with the response of the crowd and now we want to follow that up with good performances and results to try to keep that going.
"If there is a buoyancy here now that wasn't here before then our big test - for me as head of a coaching department and for the players - is to keep that going with good performances and attacking football, definitely.
"We'll try to pass the ball and try to attack and, as we all know, try to win games.
"Myself included we all want the chance at a club as big as this and as good as this.
"In professional football there is pressure but there is pressure at the small clubs as well.
"You don't get any more time at a small club, at a Bury, or a Barnet necessarily.
"It might be less people that are then moaning at you but I don't think we should be frightened of that pressure.
"We have to actually embrace it and use it and seize the opportunity that is there."
Jackett also has no qualms about some of the younger players being able to cope with the added expectation of senior football at Wolves.
And he has re-iterated that a revitalised emphasis on youth and vigour was needed to help Wolves try and move towards better times ahead.
"Young players want to play, they want chances," he added.
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"I wasn't here to compare anything with, so I can only perhaps judge what has gone on since I have been here but my thoughts go towards encouraging it to keep it going and driving that forward.
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Proposed changes for measuring vehicle pollutants
POCATELLO, Idaho - Changes are coming to a 2004 plan that maintains and monitors air quality in Pocatello and Chubbuck. Those changes will focus on the way emissions from vehicles are measured. The amendment will be made to the State Implementation Plan (SIP) for PM10 (coarse particulate matter) in the Portneuf Valley area.
The amendment addresses only vehicles that travel on paved roads, so other vehicles like ATV's and snowmobiles won't be included. Melissa Gibbs, Airshed Coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, said there are many factors that go into what could affect paved-road vehicles.
"Are we going to have an increase in traffic emissions or are we going to have an increase in the amount of population?" Gibbs said. "So that budget is set so we make sure transportation projects that take place in this valley don't negatively impact air quality."
The budget can also be called a cap, which limits the amount of particle allowed in the air. One of the main particles emitted are PM10 particles. These particles are very small, 1/10 the diameter of a human hair, and they can be a major concern if there are too many particles swirling around in the air.
"The smaller the particle the greater the health concern," Gibbs said. "Those particles can get lodged into deep parts of your lungs, and can't be dislodged by normal means, like coughing."
PM10 particles are released not only by vehicles like cars, but also heavy equipment that may help with road construction. Gibbs said they also work with cities to make sure the gravel and salt mix they put down during winter is a specific kind, as that can release these harmful particles into the air.
Which is why Gibbs said the Idaho DEQ has been working hard since 1996 to make sure the Portneuf Valley stays under that particle cap. Gibbs said before that, Pocatello and Chubbuck historically did not meet the national ambient air quality standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency.
So in order to better measure the particles, the EPA changed the way the particle are measured to be more accurate in 2013. This means the DEQ's plan from 2004 needed to be updated to better reflect the particle amounts.
If you would like to make public comment, you can go to the DEQ website: http://bit.ly/1c3KJls. If you would like to read the amendment online at the DEQ website, click here: http://bit.ly/1jepFhw.
Gibbs also said she will take your call any time to answer any questions, at 208-236-6160. She also said there is a public comment period open now through March 17.
Gibbs also recommended going to the public informational meeting at 6 p.m. on March 11, 2014 in the City of Pocatello City Council Chambers. The amendment is available for viewing at the Marshall Public Library, 113 S. Garfield Ave. in Pocatello as well as the DEQ Pocatello office, 444 Hospital Way, Suite 300.


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Herman Cain calls for third party
Original post made by Third Way, Embarcadero Oaks/Leland, on Nov 10, 2012
"Appearing on Bryan Fischer's radio program this afternoon, [Herman] Cain called for a large faction of Republican Party leaders to desert the party and form a third, more conservative party.
"I never thought that I would say this, and this is the first time publicly that I've said it: We need a third party to save this country. Not Ron Paul and the Ron Paulites. No. We need a legitimate third party to challenge the current system that we have, because I don't believe that the Republican Party … has the ability to rebrand itself," Cain said."
Let the democrat party splinter into democrat party, progressive party, social democrat party, labor party and blue dogs.
Shed the Ron Paulies into a libertine party where they can smoke their dope. Shed the Wall Street republicans like Boehner and Jeb Bush and Chris Christie into a Wall Street Party.
Here's where i differ from Cain -- conservatives earned and deserve the name Republican Party.
Real Conservatives deserve the Republican Party and brand: Cain, Bachman, Perry, Huckabee, Palin, Santorum and all real Americans.
a resident of Old Palo Alto
on Nov 10, 2012 at 2:50 pm
What a great idea! Agglomerate all the extremists into one party where we can keep track of them. Maybe they'll syphon off enough votes to keep Republicans unelectable for years.
BTW, it's the Democratic party. Also BTW, all of the people who took the trouble to vote are real Americans, they're citizens who exercised their franchise and voted for the other real Americans on the various tickets.
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on Nov 10, 2012 at 6:20 pm
Ducatigirl is a registered user.
While it is hard to adequately represent our diverse population with just two parties, would it not be difficult to get a majority of votes in an election when there are more than two? If the votes are divided between three or more parties, it would be hard to get enough of a majority from any one party for a real win.
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on Nov 10, 2012 at 9:20 pm
blessing is a registered user.
As a Democrat, YES! This is what I was hoping for.


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