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I've been looking for an SLR this just might be the one for me
Nice starter
amazon link: B001CBKJGG $479 rather good reviews.
399 is not too bad of a price at all.
you'd have to buy refurbed to get that price normally...
Nice camera
I hope that I got the right model for this video.
^ product video
I just used my mind powers to check Ebay and Amazon. Looks like it is selling for a good amount over $400 at both places. I have been dying for one of these, I haven't really seen better picture quality from any camera for the price.
The perfect match for Amazon's (now done) Gold Box deal of the day Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS Telephoto Zoom Lens for $150. It's all entry level kit, but a good entry level.
Great price! If I wasn't broke from Black Friday/Cyber Monday, I would be all over this.
Wow, there's even a "For Dummies" book for this thing. That's kind of intimidating.
My instructions to the DJ at our wedding- NO BLACK EYED PEAS
I swear I saw this camera on here not that long ago...
As long as you don't need video, this is a perfect DSLR for beginners and/or those looking to step up from point-and-shoots. This was my first, and even though I have since upgraded to the T2i, the photos that this camera produced (even with the kit lens) were gorgeous.
Get this and spend another few hundred on some choice lenses, and you should be set for a while.
Previous Woot!
Love it! Why oh why do I stay up for you woot? Nice camera.
personally I would spend $55 more and get the new Canon T3 - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1323756355&sr=1-1
Have this camera, love it.
I wrote an on-the-fly review when it came up during last week's woot-off:
mikegberg wrote:Bought this exact camera and lens kit from Amazon back in February. Cost was $479+tax, so this is a solid deal. Great camera, and I'm only enjoying the entry-level features so far.
This is the perfect camera for upgrading from point-and-shoot to SLR. You'll notice the negligible response time, which is essential when trying to photograph children.
Decent battery life... under low-average to average use, we only have to charge the battery once a week. Over two weeks if left on standby.
Just bought a zoom lens when it came up as a lightning deal a few weeks ago.
Bottom line, thrilled with the purchase. If you are looking to go from P/S to SLR, this is your camera.
my hubby bought me one of these for our anniversary a year ago. i LOVE it. this is a really good price.
This is a great price. I'm a Nikon user, but I'm tempted to grab this to have a spare camera around.
So many of my friends are Canon shooters that I could probably score some cheap glass as they upgrade their lenses. Gonna have to sleep on this one.
379.95 here
with free shipping?
I know it needs a SDHC memory card, but are there any restrictions as to what size/capacity memory cards it can take?
Thanks in advance
Have this camera and love it! Really good low-light capabilities for the price. Really can't beat the value. Very easy step up from the point and shoot world. Just a bit heavier.
You'll not be disappointed taking photos on XMas morning!
I bought this item for the same price during last week's Woot-off. It is the best purchase I have ever made on Woot.
I've been wanting to move to a true DSLR, and this camera can't be beat for that price. I'm also interested in astro-photography, and this camera is one of the most popular lowest-cost entry-level choices.
I unpacked and had it working in minutes. It is easy to use with fully-automatic settings, and there are buttons for every manual setting without going into confusing menus.
Several things to note before you buy: 1) No video. This is a still-only camera that can shoot a maximum of 3fps in burst mode. 2) No wireless remote. It has no IR sensor, but a wired remote is an option. 3) Uses a rechargeable Lithium battery, not standard AAs 4) You will need to provide a storage card (Up to 4GB SD cards are available under $10 many places)
Canon has discontinued this camera, which has been one of their most popular. I'm not sure what model they're going to use to replace it, but this Woot deal represents $100-$150 off the average retail price for it.
j3jymann wrote:I've been looking for an SLR this just might be the one for me
You couldn't make a better choice! I've owned Canon DSLRs since I gave up on film cameras and found the Canon to be far and away the best. There is more camera here than most people could ever use. My current Canon dslr is an XTi, and it's been a fantastic camera. This one is far better with a super price! So now I need to count my money to see if I can afford to upgrade.
really great camera to start with.
virtually the same as the slightly higher up XSi -- major difference is that while XSi has spot metering, the XS does not. if you don't really need spot metering or know how to get by with center-weighted metering, this is a pretty good deal!
I have an XSi, a slightly nicer sibling of the XS, and it's great. There are a few newer Rebels out now, but this is still a superb all-purpose camera. I don't really consider myself a photographer, even, but it's nice to have a DSLR and not deal with the limitations of a P&S camera.
I don't have much of a brand preference beyond my investment in Canon gear- Canon happened to have a good camera at a good price point when I bought one. That said, the upside to buying a brand like Canon or Nikon is that if you start to get into photography, you have a lot of piece-by-piece upgrade options without having to toss out your entire kit and start over.
I've got the XSI version of this camera (the next model newer). Fantastic. Nothing wrong with these at all, and for the price you can't do much better.
canon.com has some great deals right now on refurb dslrs, this one in particular is $374, then there is a code for $5 shipping. they also have the T3,
a 12 meg camera with newer sensor and newer lens for the same price.
does long-haired andre agassi come with it or the bald version?
Nice entry-level SLR for the price, though it's getting a bit long in the tooth (it first came out in July 2008 and is currently the longest in-production SLR made by Canon).
Wikipedia has a good writeup of its features:
but it seems that there aren't many hacks available to extend its feature set.
Some of the comments on Amazon include "feels like a flimsy toy." And they are prone to a fatal Err99 error message for no apparent reason.
I looked very closely at many of canon's entry level DSLRs when shopping for my camera a few weeks ago. This cam is perfect for people who are more serious about photography then just a few quick shots here and there, and is a great way to start building up accessories and experience.
Even if you aren't serious about photography as a hobby, these things are faster, and do better in low light. Really important, especially if you're trying to keep track of kids.
From my experience, Canon does a terrific job with all of their cameras, and technologies that only existed in high-end models trickle down to entry-levels quite quickly. Also, canon's auto settings do a fantastic job in a pinch (I no longer use them, but everyone starts somewhere), and they have phenomenal low-light performance.
For a full review, see the below link. These people are always very thorough:
Best price, anyone? Been looking for a dslr and I liked this or one of the Nikon's (got to look up which).
I just bought the Rebel T3 a couple months ago and love it! This is the older model that the T3 replaced. You can find the T3 for under $500, and I'd recommend the little extra money to get 12.2MP, Digic 4 Processor, and 720p video. But, if you can't afford the extra $50-$100, this is a great deal. I've been amazed how much better my photos are with this camera than my point-and-shoot. I took photos the other night in almost complete darkness with no flash (but I was using the Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens, which I also highly recommend for about $105 on Amazon). Go for it, you'll love either one!
coolchris160 wrote:I know it needs a SDHC memory card, but are there any restrictions as to what size/capacity memory cards it can take?
Thanks in advance
32gig according to comments at B001CBKJGG.
and gee... sellout.woot just happens to have a good deal on a 32gig sdhc card right now... class 10 at that...
woot4jam wrote:32gig according to comments at B001CBKJGG.
and gee... sellout.woot just happens to have a good deal on a 32gig sdhc card right now... class 10 at that...
I know, that's why I asked. ;)
What a deal WOOT... Even B&H Photo is beating your price...
And who cares if its a refurb. Last I checked you'll still be getting the same warranty.
Glad to see WOOT finally got a decent DSLR on here. Won't be clicking the oversized I want one button on this one though.
irishskywalker wrote:personally I would spend $55 more and get the new Canon T3 - http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Rebel-T3-Digital-18-55mm/dp/B004J3Y9U6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1323756355&sr=1-1
I was thinking the same thing - the successor to the XS is the T3, and the T3 is only maybe $50 more at amazon (consider Amazon will ship it free). Not that there's anything wrong with the XS (hell, i'm still using my original Digital Rebel which looks stone-age compared to either of these guys, not to mention its true current successor the T3i). Both use SDHC, both no doubt take great shots, but I'm not sure how much of a "steal" this XS is if the next version up is only a few bux more at amazon.
amazon link: B001CBKJGG $479
I don't know... seams like this woot is going to get me.
has solid reviews all around.
$399 is a very good price, seams to ebay for more than that...
to get down to that level, one would normally have to buy a refurbed....
and it arrives by christmas...
Gonna sleep on it... if it is sold out by the AM then I know it really was a great deal : )
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Got as call today from my customs broker and the AJ 100 that I sent from europe will be in Florida next week. Don't know if any of you have used this type machine but they are extremely nice and perfect for a few hundred hives.
Got as call today from my customs broker and the AJ 100 that I sent from europe will be in Florida next week. Don't know if any of you have used this type machine but they are extremely nice and perfect for a few hundred hives.
Can you explain what a AJ 100 is?
Is it a mail order bride from eastern Europe?
It looks like a hive mover. I'm curious as to how much it cost, and how much it cost to ship? It is my understanding that this type of mover was quite popular and once was made in the US, and has now lost out to skid steers.
Please post a youtube video or some photos when its all put together. I wonder what truck you are going to attach it to?
It is indeed a hive mover and they are really a great way to move hives. The machine will be mounted on a trailer and pulled with my F350 Diesel flatbed. If you look at the video you will see exactly how I plan to use it. Pretty expensive, but the benefits are numerous. No Diesel, no insurance , and I can load both truck and trailer and move more hives than I could with my truck and skid steer because I can use the trailer that was used to transport the skidsteer to haul hives. These are very nice machines, a bit expensive, but good for a single operator.
It sounds like a good plan. I am mechanically inept. Owning and maintaining a skid steer would intimidate me, as I can only ask my wife to fix so much. I am not at the stage, or even sure I want to get to the stage, where I would need a mechanized hive mover, but I like the idea.
I bet I can move 100 hives with my old skid steer before you can move 10 with the AJ100. It must be significantly cheaper than a used skid steer? Less than 10K.
"If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
Now Herb, don't go and ruin Broodhead's holiday weekend, be nice!
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Sounds like Herb must be drinking again!! I'll take that bet. Oh, much more expensive than that cheap ole skid steer!!
In all honesty I have only watched videos of hive loaders. They seem to load hives one at a time. I haven't seen any that would deal with a pallet full of DD. I don't see how it possibly be in the same league with a competent skid steer operator.... therefore I was assuming it was a great deal cheaper. Sorry... I did not mean to sound contentious... must spend too much time in TG.
"If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
More expensive than a Skid steer? Is that what you said?
So what is the advantage. Surely it is much slower. If I pull into a yard I would have to move the truck at least 5 times before I could get out of that yard. What about yards that you can't get a truck into, I've got some of them. Unless I am missing something obvious, there is a reason not many use them anymore.
I'll be quiet now... it is your business not mine. If you like it that is all that counts.
"If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
Herb, they do not nor are they made to compete with the skid steer. They are made to move two way pallets or singles and put in place by driving to the spot and side loading or unloading. I saw one of these in europe and made the decision to buy one. The advantages are that you can pull your trailer or truck and load at the spot without unloading a bulky skidsteer. If I towed a skidsteer I could only load my truck because the trailer would be carrying the skidsteer. Take a look at the video, this would be a great system for pollination placing as well. I should get it out of customs next week and start mounting it on the trailer, at hat time I will shoot a few pics and post. I will not be burning fuel or paying insurance on the skid steer and at the same time the same trailer that would be used for hauling the skid steer will be full of two way pallets with bees.
Good luck, I am sure you will enjoy it. Funny how well we all adapt to our choices.
"If nominated, I will not run; if elected, I will not serve."
Oh yes, all women aren't beautiful.
Found this thread
Lots of videos and a brochure in English
Is this device likely to require less maintenance than a skid steer? I noticed in the above thread that you can use this kind of machine just to lift off supers if you wish.
Finally got a call from Customs, it is ready for pickup and all I need to do is be in Miami tomorrow with money. Hopefully I will get some pics posted during and after assembly and mounting.
Miami?? I thought you said it was being shipped to this country??
Made the trip to the country of South Florida and picked up the AJ100. I will be mounting the unit this weekend and doing a bit of fabrication on the trailer. I will take a few pics and post ASAP. The unit is very well built and engineered, excellent workmanship. I will be using two way pallets for my operation, I can carry 128 hives on my tow behind trailer, and carry either supers or more hives on the f350 flatbed.
Cant wait to see it in operation. I have a boom interested in the difference and $ for doing so.
Bobcat vs. AJ100 aka hive mover
Beekeeper "A" with 14' flatbed truck and 14' trailer with AJ100.
Beekeeper "B" with 14' flatbed truck and bobcat.
A Sideline Beekeeper with 120 hives.
Truck payload = 3750#
Trailer payload = 9000#
Hive wt. = 75#
Super wt. = 10#
Out Yard = 100 miles for home
Drive Time = 3 hrs round trip
Beekeeper "A" can deliver 120 hives with two honey supers for each hive in one trip.
Beekeeper "B" can deliver 50 hives and no supers per trip. It will take four trips total.
It cost beekeeper "A" 20 gallons of fuel round trip. Beekeeper "B" will use 80 gallons plus fuel in bobcat. Beekeeper "A" will take approximately 5 hrs to complete. Beekeeper "B" will spend 16 hrs to complete.
It will cost Beekeeper "A" approximately $130 to deliver his bees. It will cost Beekeeper "B" approximately $480 to deliver his bees. Multiply times two for the return trip and Beekeeper "A" will save $700 over Beekeeper "B" assuming you pay yourself $10/hr.
This does not take into account robbing honey will require both beekeepers to carry a trailer to handle the weight. Beekeeper "A" will be able to use the AJ100 to lift his supers to the deck of the trailer while beekeeper "B" will have to load each super by hand. The AJ100 can lift a stack of six medium honey super full of honey.
So for a sideline with a few hundred hives the AJ100 will most defiantly pay for itself in a short time. A cheap bobcat and trailer will cost $6000 and will most likely be well used and in need of maintenance or repair shortly after purchasing.
In only 10 moves like described above Beekeeper "B" will have spent $7000 more than Beekeeper "A". Not counting a flat tire, extra gas, maintenance cost, etc… for the bobcat.
So to remedy this Beekeeper "B" needs a 28' flatbed truck. It would not be cheaper than the AJ100 but defiantly less than the 14' truck alone.
Yes with the AJ100 you will have to choose your out yards more carefully due to the reach of the 15' boom. The boom can lift a barrel of honey to the deck of the trailer at the mid point and 300# at full reach. Hives are on two-way pallets singles or doubles does not matter.
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Consumers have become all too familiar with E. coli 0157:H7, one of the most common culprits behind foodborne disease outbreaks in recent years. Blame for illness and media scrutiny fall first on tainted produce or meat, but the origin of the bacteria is often traced back to cattle, which harms the image of all dairy and beef producers by association.
Stopping E. coli outbreaks at the source cattle themselves is the focus of a new three-year research study at Washington State University that is funded by a $1 million grant from USDA. One of the main concepts behind it is the curious fact that while people become sick from E. coli, cattle don't.
"It doesn't bother them," says microbiologist Tom Besser (pictured) who heads up the project. "But that doesn't mean we can't go into cattle and maybe do something to reduce their infection rate with 0157. And we think if we do, then depending on how important cattle are as a source for humans, the human rate should go down, too."
E. coli infects about 70,000 Americans a year, but scientists have yet to learn how to prevent its spread. Health experts have worked on reducing infection rate through better meat handling and food preparation, but since just 10 E. coli cells are necessary to make a person sick, vigilance can only do so much.
Besser hopes to stop the bacteria by focusing on the different types of E. coli that beef and dairy cattle harbor. The study will look for genetic markers that clearly define differences in the five known strains of bacteria, which could be used to take a new look at the effectiveness of different treatments and strategies.


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I appreciate all the great advice I've gotten with questions as I am getting started as a newbie. Thanks so much.
I am getting 2 packages next monday. The weather is forecast to be cold (low 40s during the day and low 30s at night). I am using foundationless frames in mediums (langstroth) and planning to feed sugar syrup (1:1) from pail feeders I made. How warm must it be for the bees to take the syrup? I can check on them daily if neccessary to make sure they are building comb straight and have enough syrup, but should I consider other ways and forms of feeding as they get started? Thanks very much,


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#21 Thu 10 May 07 4:35pm
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Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
Omni, Sabs posted some links above that tell you how to fry them twice for perfection. This really makes them delicious.
#22 Thu 10 May 07 10:20pm
Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
I make McDonald like fries in the oven....do you have McCain's 5- minute fries where you are? You bake them at 450 F for about 5 - 7 minutes depending on the crispiness or not in ur case it would probably take about 5 minutes and they are the closest thing i have found to McD's and they are way better for you !
#23 Thu 10 May 07 11:09pm
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Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
Ann, the links Sabs posted show how to make CRISPY fries, which, as I've said, are the exact OPPOSITE of delicious to me.
Jenvdk, I've had baked fries, and I loathe them; the thing that makes fries so good is the texture and flavor provided by frying... any other method of heating them just gives tasteless strips of potato.
#24 Fri 11 May 07 1:31am
Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
I swear I can't tell the difference if you cook them right...but I don't think you can get these kind just anywhere...they are made right close to where i live so maybe I'm just lucky....I normally HATE baked fries too but not these!!!
#25 Fri 11 May 07 1:51am
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Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
hey omni
let me know if you try that lower temperature twice cooked method. Remember though, chips taste best when they're somebaody elses!
#26 Fri 11 May 07 5:07am
Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
I think part of the problem your having trying to copy McDonalds fries are that they don't use real potatoes to begin with ....that could be why I like these so much...who knows ..best of luck in your search for the perfect fry omni
#27 Fri 11 May 07 1:02pm
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Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
What do you mean they dont use real potatoes? There was a big stink up here a while back as maccas scraped their Australian potato farmer suppliers for I think it was new zealand potatoes. Unless they are growing imitation potatoes?
You can tell they are potatoes as you often get a bit of skin or a bit of the eye of the potato on some chips.
#28 Fri 11 May 07 5:35pm
Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
if you look at the ingredient list provided by GeoffP you'll see that they are not just cut potatoes... thats all i meant that they preform the fries out of potato mixed with all that other junk plus I don't think they are overly careful about pulling out bits of skin or eye either so they get mixed in too! I didn't mean to offend anyone sorry
#29 Fri 11 May 07 7:26pm
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Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
What really puzzles me in this discussion is that THE defining element in McDonalds French Fries is that they are supposed to be, as set down by Ray Kroc, the creator of McDonald's, "crispy on the outside and buttery soft on the inside".
Kroc was, as he himself admitted, fanatical about getting the fries right. "The french fry," he once wrote, "would become almost sacrosanct for me, its preparation a ritual to be followed religiously."
And yet, the fries Omni lusts after are the exact opposite of the fries McDonalds have spent so much money creating, and on which their business is based.
Perhaps Omni's local McD's isn't up to standard?
BTW, if you read the references I gsve, McD's do use real potatoes - the additives are in the fat.
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#30 Fri 11 May 07 11:30pm
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Re: How do you make McDonald's-type fries?
Is it really possible for anyone to have just eaten at ONE McDonald's for their entire life?
I've been eating McDonald's fries for 40 years, in many different cities across the country; thanks to rigid franchise control, the fries are always exactly the same... and they're exactly what I'm trying to reproduce.
I think we might try a little microwaving before we fry; microwaving cooks from the inside out, and this might allow us to get the fries perfectly done outside without being mealy in the middle... what do you think?


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Wavefront-guided LASIK for Correction of Myopia
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Laser in situ keratomileusis is a successful procedure for the treatment of low to moderate myopia.
Advances over the last decade have allowed LASIK to also correct higher order wavefront aberrations. In low myopia, there seem to be a minor effect of such wavefront-guided treatment. However, it remains to be established whether there is a beneficial effect in higher degrees of myopia.
The study aims to determine whether myopic subjects (-6 to -10 diopters) with higher-than-average preoperative higher-order aberrations have benefit of wavefront-guided treatment. Subjects are randomized to wavefront-guided treatment in one eye, and conventional treatment in the other.
Procedure: Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Double Blind (Participant, Investigator)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|Wavefront-guided LASIK for Correction of Myopia
- Visual acuity [ Time Frame: 12 months ]
- Ocular higher order aberrations [ Time Frame: 12 months ]Hartmann-Schack wavefront aberrometry using the Zeiss Meditec WASCA
|Study Start Date:
|May 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
Active Comparator: Wavefront-guided LASIK
One eye will be randomized to wavefront-guided treatment. The other receives conventional LASIK.
Procedure: Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Wavefront guided treatment in one eye, conventional in the other.
Other Names:
Active Comparator: Conventional LASIK
One eye will receive wavefront-guided LASIK. The other eye receives conventional treatment.
Procedure: Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK)
Wavefront guided treatment in one eye, conventional in the other.
Other Names:
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|20 Years to 50 Years (Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 20 to 50 years
- No known ocular or systemic disease
- Not pregnant or breastfeeding
- Myopia between -6.0 and -10.0 diopters
- Astigmatism below 2.0 diopters
- Difference of less than 1.0 diopters in spherical equivalent between eyes
- Normal corneal topography
- Corneal thickness sufficient for planned treatment
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients that do not fulfill inclusion criteria
- Insufficient quality of ocular wavefront measurement
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01682434
|Department of Ophthalmology, Aarhus University Hospital
|Aarhus, Denmark, DK-8000
|Principal Investigator:
|Anders Ivarsen, MD, PhD
|Aarhus University Hospital
|Responsible Party:
|Anders Ivarsen, MD, PhD, Aarhus University Hospital
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01682434 History of Changes
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|Study First Received:
|September 4, 2012
|Last Updated:
|April 30, 2014
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Refractive Errors
Eye Diseases
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By Jim Gazzolo / American Press
It is one thing to be thrown to the wolves, it's another to know it is coming.
Dave Simmons knows what is coming.
The McNeese State men's basketball coach also knows what the future might bring.
Facing an demanding schedule this year, Simmons has been warned by others who have traveled the same road.
Last year Lamar played almost all of November and December away from Beaumont.
Now, being away from Beaumont isn't the worst thing in the world, but when it comes to playing basketball games against top-named foes, it can be harmful to one's health.
"Pat (Knight, Lamar's head coach) has warned me," Simmons said. "He told me not to do it."
Simmons and the Cowboys really have no choice.
Cash incentives forced them to take some games and contracts have them on the road for others. Only twice before January will McNeese play in front of the home fans, those games to be against Louisiana College and Dillard University.
Starting the season at Michigan State shows just how rough the road can be.
"We will have our hands full," said Simmons. "We will be tested. This is a tough schedule but we knew that coming in."
It might be a tough draw, but Simmons says it is an opportunity for his team to win over local interest.
"If we play well, get a few wins then people will get excited to come and watch us and see what we got going on," Simmons said.
OK, for him the glass is half full. Or maybe the coach is drinking the school's Kool-Aid.
Either way, the schedule is what it is and the games will have to be played.
But one does wonder with only getting those two lower-division teams coming to town if the local basketball facilities are not the real problem.
Both Burton Coliseum and the Lake Charles Civic Center, the two sites McNeese calls home, are at best, outdated.
Both have had work done on them, but there is only so much a facelift can do. See Joan Rivers for proof.
However, it is when you talk of such things like the home court that's when Simmons gets fired up.
The school, currently the only one in the Southland Conference that does not play on campus, hopes to change that soon. Talk about a new home gym to be part of a student health and recreation center has now become a little more than gossip.
McNeese President Dr. Phillips Williams said it was one of his goals to push for such a site in this, the school's 75th anniversary year.
"We would love to get it done, to bring this to our university for the athletics program and the students," Williams said. "We have a long way to go on the project but we are hopeful to get it done."
That is good enough to get Simmons fired up.
"I see the future," he said. "You start by talking about it, now you see some action. We just have to stay the course."
That course, of course, will be one on the road this season, where the Cowboys will play in some noise places.
"We have to be the ones to step up, but it will be a great experience for our kids," Simmons said.
He would not say whether he believes his home sites makes it tough to bring in quality opponents, but he knows a new gym would help.
"We need to get more students involved even at Burton," Simmons said. "We have some but we need more. We also want to have a better atmosphere, a place that is exciting and people want to come and watch us.
"Already we have some loyal fans, but you want to get the kids more involved. A new gym on campus can do that. And with the excitement then there is a better chance to get teams to come here.
"Really, it is all about doing what is in the best interest of the students and the program."
To say a new arena is needed would be an understatement. We have talked about that in this space for a few years now.
Patiently, Simmons has waited and hoped. Now he seems closer than ever to a new building for his club to be a reality.
However, the road to that day does appear to be a long one, literally.
And this year that road will start at Michigan State.
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FOR RELEASE: Immediate, Friday, September 29, 2000
Hudson Valley Community College's athletes and teams are well represented on the weekly NJCAA Region III athletic report released today. The report includes statistics from more than 30 two-year colleges from across the Northeast.
Hudson Valley Community College, located in Troy, offers more than 50 degree and certificate programs in four academic divisions; Business; Engineering and Industrial Technologies; Health Sciences; and Liberal Arts and Sciences. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York system, Hudson Valley has an enrollment of more than 9,000
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The single biggest factor contributing to the repeal of same-sex marriage in Maine was how pro-marriage forces used — or failed to use — the media to their advantage. The No On 1 campaign was experienced — the same groups, led mostly by the same people, won the Maine Won't Discriminate campaign in 2005. It was well funded, as it was four years ago. And again it was defending an existing law enacted by the Legislature and signed by the governor.
But as the campaign to save same-sex marriage from a California-style repeal wore on, it became more diffuse, less focused, and, ultimately, too negative to win.
At the beginning, the No On 1 message was clear and defined: this was about love, family, fairness, and equality.
But while that message stayed constant among the volunteers doing the calling and street work, the campaign's official statements and advertising strayed very far, giving the campaign a public persona that was not loving, warm, or open — but rather, at times, defensive, dismissive, and annoyed.
The Yes On 1 campaign claimed that "homosexual marriage will be taught in Maine schools" (which was loose code for "your kids will be taught gay sex"). But No On 1 did not produce any of the countless Maine teachers who would have said publicly that no matter the outcome of the election, they would always teach what they had always taught: that all students, and all families, have value, and that all people deserve love and understanding, no matter how different they are from us.
Rather, No On 1 got defensive and expressed "outrage" at the ridiculous claims, which — as polls showed — the public wasn't buying. No On 1 even aired TV ads — by far its most expensive and widest-reaching resource — attacking the Yes On 1 message and leadership. (Beyond confusing the point, it violated Rule 1 of campaigning: "If you're talking about them, you're losing.")
And after those ads started airing, the poll results shifted. After No On 1 validated those utterly false claims by repeating them, the fear-of-education message began to take hold. (That confirms Rule 2 of campaigning: "Message repetition is vital. It doesn't matter by whom.")
Some positive, hopeful, family-oriented ads from No On 1 also aired sporadically, embodying the best spirit of the No campaign — declaring that Maine is and should remain a tolerant, loving place where people do not discriminate. But the lack of focus on this core message meant it took time to sink into the public mind.
When it did, it was too late. With less than a week to go, the Yes On 1 campaign showed its first sign of weakness, even backpedaling. New ads promoted the state's domestic-partner registry (creation of which the Catholic Church, a Yes On 1 backer, had strenuously opposed), saying people could support "traditional marriage" and still protect people's civil rights. Those were admissions that the equality message was finally taking effect.
Imagine if the No campaign had spent all its money and time standing on principle, moving on offense: "Some people want to overturn a law that our Legislature passed and our governor signed. That law is an important one granting vital civil rights to a minority population who have been discriminated against for too long."
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40 left as of a few secounds ago.
Charles Daly AR Complete Lower with Position M4 Buttstock #Charles Daly AR Complete Lower w/6 Position M4 Buttstock #ARCOMLOW-M4CHDALY
complete charles daly m4 lowers , stock lpk and what nots installed and ready to go for $299
not too bad charles daly is made by JT/doublestar so they ain't no slouch.
remember that boob trying to sell 80% for about that--
40 left as of a few secounds ago.
Clan MacPherson
20 left --
not long and their going to be OOS.
$299 ain't too bad a good price for a assembled lower before the panic was $220 sometimes you could get them on sale for there about.
a really high end one like a LMT was around $360.
charles daly would probably go for around $270-280 i figure so $299 ain't bad if your wanting a m4.
charles daly was sort of a upper middle of the price range back in the day.
On the same link you put up.. Any word on these Philippine .45s?
Sorry to get off topic.. But they look alright for the price..
Should start a new post, but anyone try one? I love .45s..
Shooters Arms Mfg .45 ACP Elite Pistol with 5" BBL #SA-ELITE45
"Man needs but two things to survive alone in the woods. A blow up female doll and his trusty old AK-47" - Thomas Jefferson 1781
4th I bought a Charles Daly like that years ago, and it's made in the Philippines too, I think it's a nice pistol for the price.
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan
i think those ELITES are made by samco in the PI--they should be good pistols from what i have beer hearing anyways.


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We had dinner last night at the camping, listening to the water on the rocks and drinking efes beer. Tonight, we went to town and after a short spat about photography, we ended up at a nice place on the side of a cliff, under some trees, eating grilled meat and Greek salad, although here it must have some other name. This is a nice town for wandering. We walked through the town square and got some baklava treats at a dessert shop.
(S) The interesting interactions with local wildlife continue at this campground. After a long, hot, but magical day at Kaputas Beach, I needed a shower. Just as an aside, showering in the afternoon in Turkish campgrounds is always a good idea, because the water is solar heated. Showering in the morning is an enlightening experience. So anyway, I was enjoying a nice hot shower and all of a sudden I notice a tiny gecko on the shower curtain, watching me shower. I made Chad come in the women's shower to see him, the little peeping gecko.


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Who is 2/2 with 2 division losses? Humm.
Sly..........your Boys were a National Embarassment last night
looked like the Keystone Cops
Cowboys are a joke. Romo is the most overrated QB in the league. Cowgirls were embarrassed on national tv. I wonder If Romo cried in the shower again after that abomination of a game?
Oh my don't I feel embarrassed. You people are too good at this. I bow to your superior wit.
I didn't start this thread to start a flame war. But some of you butt hurt G fans can't read between the lines....or the actual lines for that matter. I'll keep that in mind in the future.
May the better team take the east and good luck and good health to you and your team.
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I saw an ad for a 2XTM magwell kit from "Jack Squat's Flat Spot". He advertises on Weapons Guild and Weaponeer, and also sells them on Gunbroker.
He's selling a plasma-cut magwell kit with locating tabs. Just hold it together with a C-clamp and weld it yourself. You have to bend the feedramp down and to all the shaping yourself.
He's selling them for the Suomi and the PPsh. I got one of the Suomi ones, $22.63 to my door. The Lichtenberg ones were several times, and the 2XTM page on his web site is 404 now.
For anyone building a 2XTM the additional work to finish off the Jack Squat magwell shouldn't be a problem. Now I need to go order another flat...


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(((HUGS))) I am so sorry that he hurt your feelings like this (((HUGS)))
I think your quilt is beautiful and that you did a wonderful job on it!!!
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
(((HUGS))) I am so sorry that he hurt your feelings like this (((HUGS)))
I think your quilt is beautiful and that you did a wonderful job on it!!!
LOL, he is 72 (will be in august) and this is just how he is, but he has never been that way with me.
Originally Posted by MaryStoaks
I am SO sorry............. for many years, I got the same reaction from my Dad for everything I ever did. I KNOW how it hurts, when you try so hard to do something you think they will like.
One year, I had made my Dad a lovely soft tailored woolen flannel shirt, and had even hand monogrammed it for him.
When he opened my present, and asked " What the %@)) am I supposed to do with THIS?" Instead of being hurt, that one time, I finally told him..........."You're supposed to wear it, and if you make ONE more ugly hurtful comment to me, I WILL tell you WHERE you can wear it!".
That ended it, and he has been decent to me ever since. For the first 45 years of my life, I can't recall ONE thing I ever did that suited him, though.
Here's ((((HUGS))))((((HUGS))))((((HUGS)))) for you, and just don't feel so alone.
You did a beautiful job on this, and you put your heart into it for him.
I think it is just beautiful. It is his lose. I don't know how my dad would be, so I just don't make anything for him. My Mom in supportive and loves anything I do. And if it gets used for other than being pretty and to show off, I agree that it needs to be used for other reasons. Keep your chin up and know you did a great job.
Sorry your feeling was hurt by your father's words and actions. Hugs to you for thinking of your father and wanting to do something nice for him. Hope you will continue on with your quilting. You did a good job with all the firsts....now that you have mastered those firsts, go on and make something very pretty just for yourself to enjoy.
How do you get more patriotic than FLAGS and red white and blue?
I am so sorry that he reacted that way, and so sorry that you were hurt! ~MEGA HUG~
Sorry your feeling are hurt. Forgive your dad, and releize there is something wrong with him health wise. It maybe the beginning of a health issue.
It also could be the fact that the quilt brought some memory that he can't deal with. He may need you more that you know at this time.
I'm truly sorry this happened to you but don't let it prevent you from enjoying quilting. We've all had things like this happen to us. From people thinking that our art is a cheap way of getting out of buying a gift to just being plain rude. Your wall hanging is lovely.
It's a shame that he couldn't have been more gracious. My father wouldn't have cared for it either. He wouldn't have said so though, he just didn't have any use for things like that. I say leave it and the hurt he caused there, if you bring it home it will be a constant reminder.
A lot of older people don't appreciate anything that can't be "used." My mom was like that too. Don't give her any knick knacks that she had to dust, if it was a quilt it had better fit a bed, etc. One of her favorite birthday gifts was the year we went together and bought a handicap toilet and installed it in her bathroom. We'd have done that for her anyway but since it was her birthday and Mother's Day..... She loved it because it was practical. Perhaps your father is the same way.
It is beautiful and VERY patriotic - I mean, what aspect of patriotism is not in it??? It's sad about his reaction - I made my sisterinlaw a quilt once - she did not like - I took it back and have not made her anything else.
I'm sorry your dad hurt your feelings. I have to say, sometimes it is a guy thing. My dad would not get the whole wall hanging thing. I made him and my stepmom a table topper. She loved it. He said what the he** is it. But that's my dad.


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Ballinger, Clint (2007) Classifying Contingency in the Social Sciences: Diachronic, Synchronic, and Deterministic Contingency. International Social Science Journal. ISSN 0020-8701 (Submitted)
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This article makes three claims concerning the concept of contingency. First, we argue that the word contingency is used in far too many ways to be useful. Its many meanings are detrimental to clarity of discussion and thought in history and the social sciences. We show how there are eight distinct uses of the word and illustrate this with numerous examples from the social sciences and history, highlighting the scope for confusion caused by the many, often contradictory uses of the term. Second, we impose some order on these uses through developing a threefold classification of contingency based on assumptions about possible worlds and determinism. Finally, we discuss why we believe that one of the classes is a special use of the word without relevance to the social sciences, while the two remaining classes are nothing more than a variety of the "no hidden factors" argument in the debate on indeterminism and determinism.
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ARSC HPC Users' Newsletter 225, August 3, 2001
- Call for Papers: ARSC IBM SP Workshop
- SV1 Memory Banks and Bandwidth
- ARSC Student Intern Presentations, Aug 9
- ARSC Faculty Camp: Lectures Open to Local Folks
- Quick Tip
Call for Papers: ARSC IBM SP Workshop
ARSC Workshop : CALL FOR PAPERS
Application Development and Tuning Workshop
September 4-7, 2001
Arctic Region Supercomputing Center Fairbanks Alaska
The Arctic Region Supercomputing Center (ARSC) will host a 4-day workshop on IBM SP system use, benchmarking methodologies, and related topics. In the mornings, users will describe their experiences developing and tuning scientific applications for various high performance computing systems and discuss the requirements of some emerging computational challenges. In the afternoons, staff from the IBM Advanced Computing Technology Center (ACTC) will provide IBM technology updates and training on selected topics to help users get the most out of SP systems.
This workshop is open to all members of the DoD HPCMP and University of Alaska communities. System access will be limited to users who have applied for, or hold, a National Agency Check.
A dedication event for ARSC's new IBM SP system will be held.
Call for Papers
To present a paper at the workshop, please submit a brief (no more that 150 words) abstract by August 15, 2001. Each presentation should be 30 minutes including 5 minutes for Q&A.
Presentations will be selected for their relevance to the HPC community. Notification will be August 17, 2001. Topics of interest include:
- Benchmarking of Application Codes
- Application Tuning & Optimization
- Computational Requirements for Emerging Technologies
Submit abstracts as plain text or MS Word attachments to Guy Robinson via email: firstname.lastname@example.com
ACTC Presentations
The workshop will be conducted in the afternoon session and will be specific to the IBM SP architecture. The sessions will focus around the following general topics:
- Compilers and Programming Environments
- MPI and OpenMP
- Tools for Optimization
- Q and A and additional hands-on
Additional information will be posted on the ARSC and HPCMP web pages as it becomes available:
for more on streaming.) A T3E run with streaming turned off increased the time from 0.340 to 0.816 seconds.
ARSC Student Intern Presentations, Aug 9
Beginning at 2pm, Aug. 9, in Butrovich 109, ARSC's three summer interns will be presenting their projects over the AGN. These talks are open to interested members of the ARSC/UAF community, and, of course, to those with an Access Grid Node:
Annemarie Dahm (University of Montana) will present her work augmenting the GSLib kriging algorithms library to allow for interpolation of precipitation and other hydrologic data.
Orlando Solis (University of Texas El Paso) will present his system for automating and organizing regression testing across multiple platforms.
Doug Vicere (University of Alaska Anchorage) will present his work on a tsunami model, generalizing input and other aspects of the code, and producing a vizualization tool to help in code verification.
ARSC Faculty Camp: Lectures Open to Local Folks
Limited space is available for any interested users (or potential users) to attend the following lectures in ARSC's 2001 "Faculty Camp." Contact Guy Robinson, 474-6386, firstname.lastname@example.com if you are interested, and he'll provide details.
First Week. August 6-10 ================================= Monday 10am: Introduction to ARSC Tuesday 10am: Users Introduction to ARSC Supercomputers 2pm: Introduction to Parallel Processing Second Week. August 13-17 ================================= Tuesday 10am: Cray Presentation on Computing Technologies Thursday/Friday Workshop on Creating Computational Scientists in the 21st Century Third Week. August 20-24 ================================= Tuesday 10am: Visualization Case Studies. Thursday 2pm: Presentations and Faculty Camp achievements
If you can't attend, ARSC consultants and specialists are available for one-on-one discussions and will be putting together ARSC's fall 2001 schedule of courses soon. Let us know where your interests lie!
Quick-Tip Q & A
A:[[ I had some .lst and .lst.gz files, all of which I wanted to [[ hide in a separate subdirectory. I used "mv" (the cryptic Unix [[ alternative, it seems, to click and drag). It seems to have worked, [[ but "mv" complains, and I don't know if I should worry about this. [[ [[ termite$ ll [[ total 10 [[ drwx------ 2 morty groop 4096 Jul 12 17:21 lst_files/ [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 34129 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv.f [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 20011 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv_gen.f [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 791991 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv_gen.lst.gz [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 10233 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv.lst.gz [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 550 Jul 12 11:10 vgen.lst [[ termite$ [[ termite$ mv *lst* lst_files [[ lst_files - Invalid argument [[ termite$ [[ termite$ ll [[ total 8 [[ drwx------ 2 morty groop 4096 Jul 12 17:21 lst_files/ [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 34129 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv.f [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 20011 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv_gen.f [[ termite$ [[ termite$ ll lst_files [[ total 2 [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 791991 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv_gen.lst.gz [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 10233 Jul 12 17:20 ptsv.lst.gz [[ -rw------- 1 morty groop 550 Jul 12 11:10 vgen.lst [[ termite$ # # Three answers and a remark, sorted by verbosity: # # # Nic Brummell # It is trying to move the directory lst_files into itself. Fortunately, Unix does not allow this Escher-like activity and therefore complains. # # Guy Robinson... (editorial remark) # Actually it is safe on most modern unix systems. However, back when I was working on some of the first Unix ports, one user managed to issue a similar command, and the system very happily kept moving a into a/a into a/a/a into a/a/a/a until we were out of inodes. # # Richard Griswold # Since the regex *lst* matches the directory name lst_files, mv thinks you want to move lst_files into lst_files. The error, which varies from system to system, is telling you that you cannot move a directory into itself. You can avoid this error message by using a more fine-tuned regex, such as this: mv *.lst *.lst.gz lst_files However, as long as the files are moved correctly you don't have to worry. # # Bradford Chamberlain # In this command, what's happening is your use of wildcard characters is not only matching the .lst.gz and .lst files you targeted, but also lst_files (where the first * is evaluating to nothing and the second is evaluating to "_files"). Thus, the UNIX command thinks that you want to mv lst_files to lst_files, which is nonsensical, so it complains. Thus, the short answer is that this isn't something to worry about. It's just warning you that it's not doing the nonsensical thing you requested. If it seems like mv ought to be smart enough to know that this isn't what you meant by the wildcards, keep in mind that your shell is the culprit that's expanding the wildcard characters and sending the results to mv. mv is quite ignorant about the fact that you typed wildcard characters at all, as it's just handed the following command by the shell: mv lst_files ptsv_gen.lst.gz ptsv.lst.gz vgen.lst lst_files (which specifies to move all the named files but the last into the directory named by the last argument). My best suggestion for making this work is to use a better wildcard filter that doesn't match the directory name. For example, in your case you have the easy option of using: mv *.lst* lst_files which will not match the lst_files directory. If you really want to be a geek, you can use: mv ?*lst* lst_files which means "match anything that has at least one character followed by "lst" followed by any other character." Since your directory starts with "lst" this will cause it not to match. Q: I am rather upset, so please be nice. My Fortran program has variable called "sec", and I need to find wherever I subtract it. The coding is not always consistent, so these statements can take various forms, like: dtime=tstart-sec dtime = tstart - sec I figured I'd be clever, so I tried egrep, but it didn't work. So I tried grep, and got the same wierd output! It's a total miss: morty$ egrep "-sec - sec - sec" littleprog.F tail count(4) = 1 write(*,*) 'parameters for ncvgtg call' write(*,*) 'ncid ',ncid write(*,*) 'sec: ',sec write(*,*) 'Calling ncvgtg' call ncvgt(ncid,dataid,start,count,data,error) write(*,*) 'Finished calling ncvgtg' call ncclos(ncid,error) close(1) close(7) morty$ grep "-sec" littleprog.F tail count(4) = 1 write(*,*) 'parameters for ncvgtg call' write(*,*) 'ncid ',ncid write(*,*) 'sec: ',sec write(*,*) 'Calling ncvgtg' call ncvgt(ncid,dataid,start,count,data,error) write(*,*) 'Finished calling ncvgtg' call ncclos(ncid,error) close(1) close(7) So my question is: WHAT HAVE YOU CHANGED ON YOUR SYSTEM! (or... ahem, am I doing something wrong?)
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I read somewhere that you could put a bar of "Safeguard" in to get out the smell.... but that doesn't rid you of the mold.... you might try Lysol followed by the Safeguard. and see if that doesn't work..
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I read somewhere that you could put a bar of "Safeguard" in to get out the smell.... but that doesn't rid you of the mold.... you might try Lysol followed by the Safeguard. and see if that doesn't work..
When our van broke down right after we moved over to the Oregon coast and bought our house, The back door on the van had not been totally closed and we didn't know it. And since it seemed to rain over there all the time, rain and moisture had gotten inside that door and the red carpeting inside half the length of the van was MAJORLY MAJORLY moldy and mildewed even up the side of the one wall. I called EVERYWHERE to find out how to get rid of it. And this is what we were told by a car lot that does detail work... Try to dry it out if you can first and then Get a spray bottle and fill it 1/2 way up with regular old rubbing alcohol and the other half of water and go and spray everywhere on the carpet that has the mold and mildew. Wear face mask, and brush it off and then spray it again Let it dry and repeat if needed. This particular car dealer I called says that is what they do to all the cars and trucks that have mold or mildew in them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hen3rietta
We had mold growing inside one of our closets at the top of the stairs right next to our front door that we rarely even open and one day my husband was in there and saw the whole right side and half of the back wall in it moldy...yelled to me to get the mold spray and I did and sprayed it and wiped the walls down and to this day have never had anymore mold in there nor is there any in the van that we are still driving and this was back in 2003. So give it a try...it can't hurt and you can buy the alcohol at the dollar store.
Airwick's solution (no pun intended!) sounds great! After you get rid of the mold spores, you might want to put a pair of Odoreaters brand charcoal shoe insoles inside the case. That's what I do. The charcoal keeps the case sweet-smelling and also cushions the machine.
I've got lots of alcohol around. I'll give that a try tomorrow. I was actually wondering if something like that would work. It's essentially the basic ingredient of hand sanitizers.
While stationed in the UK I bought a old curio cabinet that smelled to high heaven. I scrubbed it with everything you can think of. Dragged it in and out of the sun. Still if it was closed up it would stink,,,just not as bad. When we packed out I put some bunches of dried flower inside of the cabinet so they wouldn't get crushed. To my surprise when I unpacked the cabinet a few weeks later it didn't stink.
Now if I run into something like that I clean it and then put a bowl full of potpourri in it and close the door for a few weeks.
200Watts sounds a bit hot, you won't want to start a fire. Why not try the slow bake approach. Dave, the "Those fantastic FW's" author, suggests about a 25w light bulb mounted to a wood board, and be sure it doesn't come in physical contact with the sides anywhere. propping the lid closed (except for the cord coming out) for several hours. He suggests checking on it as well, & not leaving it unattended for fire safety. Just cut your board a bit smaller than the bottom of your case, mount a ceramic "lampholder" to the wood, wire it with a lampcord with a plug (wire must be rated for the wattage of the bulb you plan to use). Screw in your lightbulb, set it all in the case, plug it in, pull the chain to turn on the light & close lid... but Please don't use a 200 Watt bulb! I believe he also used a diluted mixture of bleach & water as a fine mist spray prior to the lightbulb treatment being put in place.Quote:
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Similar to: http://www.lightinguniverse.com/prod...72785&cse=1658 Home depot/Lowe's has these for less I'm sure. You could probably get one @ a Habitat Restore cheaply. I advise the pull-chain variety if you don't like the arc when plugging & unplugging things.
Ceramic lampholder with pull chain
Thanks for the ideas!
to restore mildew in antigues not sure about case. But if you take charcoal (plain) and close it ,we used to this with old books and some storage boxes.
I put several dryer sheets inside and left it for a week, ten opened and set in direct sunlight for several days. It worked and got rid of all the musty smell. Keep a dryer sheet in the bottom now. hope that helps.
I got the 200W figure from the McCallum website, but then on another website quoting the same person the wattage was 150. He recommends a mechanics cage light but I was more to your way of thinking with a ceramic base.Quote:
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I think however, I'm going to try the alcohol spray first and see if that takes care of it. Or maybe alcohol and a lower wattage heat source. If it were anything else, I'd just douse it with bleach.
Thanks again everyone, for all your suggestions. I'll let you know how my experiments turn out.


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The Beat 102.7 is a radio station in Grand Theft Auto IV and Episodes from Liberty City based on New York City's hip-hop and R&B radio station, Hot 97 and/or Def Pen Radio 71.8. A portion of the tracklist is exclusive to each stand-alone game, but downloading The Lost and Damned for Grand Theft Auto IV updates the station to include all songs.
Grand Theft Auto IV rendition:
DJ: DJ Green Lantern (aka The Evil Genius), a New York DJ who began work with Shady/G-Unit Records in 2002, until he and 50 Cent had a falling out in 2005. He has since then worked with Def Jam (until 2007) and independently with most of the rappers heard on his segment. Like many of his mixtapes, his segment is referred to as "Invasion".
- Styles P - "What's the Problem" (2008)
- Uncle Murda - "Anybody Can Get It" (2008)
- Qadir - "Nickname" (2008)
- Busta Rhymes - "Where's My Money" (2008)
- Maino - "Getaway Driver" (2008)
- Red Cafe - "Stick'm" (2008)
- Tru Life - "Wet 'Em Up" (2008)
- Johnny Polygon - "Price on Your Head" (2008)
DJ: DJ Mister Cee (aka The Finisher), a DJ who has worked with prestigious classic artists like The Notorious B.I.G. and Big Daddy Kane. He is a personality of Hot 97, a very famous New York radio station that The Beat 102.7 is meant to parody.
- Swizz Beatz - "Top Down" (2008)
- Nas - "War Is Necessary" (2008)
- Kanye West feat. Dwele - "Flashing Lights" (2007)
- Joell Ortiz feat. Jadakiss & Saigon - "Hip Hop (Remix)" (2008)
- Fat Joe feat. Lil Wayne - "Crackhouse" (2008)
- Mobb Deep feat. Havoc & Prodigy from H.N.I.C. Part 2 Sessions - "Dirty New Yorker D" (2008)
- Ghostface Killah feat. Kid Capri - "We Celebrate" (2007)
- Styles P feat. Sheek Louch & Jadakiss - "Blow Your Mind (Remix)" (2008)
- Papoose - "Stylin'" (2008)
The Lost and Damned and Episodes from Liberty City rendition:
DJ: Funkmaster Flex, an extremely prominent Hip-Hop and Reggae DJ. Since 1994, he has appeared on both television (Yo! MTV Raps), radio (Hot 97, which The Beat 102.7 is meant to parody) and mixtapes (60 Minutes of Funk) to promote music. He has recently expanded to the custom car subculture, with several television shows and a line of footwear.
Flex is given his own segment on The Beat, which features more Top 40 rappers and a heavy preference for the popular yet controversial practice of auto tune.
- Busta Rhymes feat. Ron Browz - "Arab Money" (2008)
- Busta Rhymes feat. Young Jeezy & Jadakiss - "Conglomerate" (2009)
- Ron Browz - "Jumping (Out the Window)" (2008)
- T.I. feat. Swizz Beatz - "Swing Ya Rag" (2008)
- DJ Khaled feat Kanye West & T-Pain - "Go Hard" (2008)
- Kardinal Offishall feat. Akon & Sean Paul - "Dangerous (Remix)" (2008)
- John Legend feat. Andre 3000 - "Green Light" (2008)
- Kanye West - "Love Lockdown" (2008)
Interlude: As read in the TLAD credits, the song "Auto Tune" is not attached to Flex or Statik's segments on the station, only referred to as "Interlude".
- B.o.B. - "Auto Tune" (2009)
DJ: Statik Selektah, a mixtape DJ who has spun since 2000. Coincidentally he was first inspired by Funkmaster Flex, as well as DJ Premier (who is heard on The Classics 104.1). He also works in marketing under the company "ShowOff Marketing", attracting major clients from 50 Cent and Diddy's "Vote Or Die" to Reebok and major labels like Virgin, Capitol and Universal. Statik's segment features more underground rappers, most of which he has personally worked with before.
- Termanology - "Here in Liberty City" (2009)
- Freeway - "Carjack" (2009)
- Saigon - "Spit" (2009)
- Consequence - "I Hear Footsteps" (2009)
- Skyzoo - "The Chase Is On" (2009)
- Talib Kweli - "My Favorite Song" (2009)
- The Beat 102.7 is strangely called "Beat 95" in the game files.
- This station plays in Playboy X's Penthouse.
- The station is an replication of Hot 97, an urban contemporary radio station in New York. The stations both play contemporary hip-hop and have mixshows by DJ's DJ Green Lantern, Mister Cee and Funkmaster Flex, one of the on-air DJ's on Hot 97, plus the stations both use Eric Edwards as their imaging voice.
- One of the promotional intros for the station says that rappers gain credibility after they're shot outside the Beat 102.7 building. This is a reference to two conflicts at Hot 97, one between 50 Cent and The Game and the other between Lil' Kim and Noreaga.
- It's favourite radio station of Armando Torres and Brucie Kibbutz.
- Three of the four DJs (all except Mister Cee) have worked with Royce Da 5'9", who was very prominently featured on GTA III's Game Radio.
- The Beat's digits 102.7 are the same as the real life station Fresh !02.7 which plays fresh music in the New York tri-state area.
See Also
- The Classics 104.1, another radio station in GTA IV that plays classic hip-hop.
- Game Radio FM, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto III that plays hip-hop.
- Wildstyle, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City that plays old school hip-hop.
- Playback FM, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that plays classic hip-hop.
- Radio Los Santos, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas that plays west coast hip-hop.
- The Liberty Jam, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories that plays east coast hip-hop.
- Fresh 105 FM, a radio station in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories that plays old school hip-hop.


text: ESP of the Year is Cynthia Eldredge Cynthia Eldredge, an instructional paraprofessional, was honored May 9 as the 2009 MTA Education Support Professional of the year. The award was presented by Donna Johnson, president of the University Staff Association (Amherst) and chair of the MTA ESP Committee. Johnson, who also serves on the MTA Board of Directors, is on the right in the photo below with Eldredge. "Cindy is an accomplished instructional paraprofessional and ESP member of the Nauset Education Association," said Johnson: Cindy works with fifth grade students at Eddy School in Brewster, Mass. She is a 20-year veteran ESP who makes a difference in the lives of her students. Cindy's day begins well before the contracted day as she offers her time to review math facts with students in need. During the school day, Cindy works in inclusion classrooms, provides additional support to students during lunch, recess, or specialist times, and coordinates the Community Services Club of more than 45 students. At the end of the school day, Cindy stays after school to work with her colleagues in Homework Club, attend meetings, or prepare for the following day. Her ability to connect with children of all ages and abilities is especially noteworthy. Cindy represents her colleagues as a member of the Negotiations Team for the Educational Assistants in the Nauset Education Association. Cindy is highly respected by both union members and school department administrators. he is able to present issues in a thoughtful, respectful manner. Over the years Cindy has attended many MTA trainings and always returns with ideas that will support continued improvement in the educational environment of Brewster. Her fellow educational assistants go to her when they have concerns as they know that she is able to handle all situations. Held May 8 & 9 in Hyannis, the annual ESP Conference drew 332 people from across Massachusetts. Participants attended workshops on topics ranging from special education to digital photography to career management.


text: i recently cleaned (recharged) my k&n air filter and i cleaned the crap out of it, there was no dirt coming out after applying the spray treatment, followed all instructions as directed. my end result however is not what i expected, the filter is supposed to be that pinkish red color, but mine was still a darkish maroon purple Question: is there an easy way to check if your air filter is being slightly restricted even in the smallest amount??? thanks


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Dade City Farm Wedding from Andi Mans PhotographyRunning late for a flight isn't exactly what I would call a blessing, but for these two sweeties, there's just no other way to describe it. That's because their late flights (on the same plane!) resulted in the chance meeting that would
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If you're a Lego fan and you've lurked about the online Lego community for any length of time, there's an excellent chance you've come across Peter Reid's exo-skeleton minifig model. The design is clearly inspired by the mecha suits that we've seen in games, film, and graphic novels for decades now, and Peter's execution in Lego is nothing short of brilliant. As they say on the internet, "Shut up and take my money!"
Peter has now placed his project up on the Lego Cuusoo site, and he needs your help. As you may recall, Cuusoo allows Lego fans to submit projects for Lego to consider as potential kits. Given the crowd-sourced nature of the site, Peter needs 10,000+ votes for his project to have the Lego Powers-That-Be review his work. Right now, he has a little over 1,000 votes, so we need to show him some GeekDad mouse-clicking love. Get over to Cuusoo and vote, people. And yes, you have to register to vote, but please take the 60 seconds to get through that — it's worth it!
If you're interested, Peter's Flickr account also has many, many more creations to tickle your eyes and brains, so head over there after you're done voting for him.


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[quote user="Morehead State"]He also plays without disipline. he's a strong edge pass rusher but he fails to honor hisrushing lanes, which allow mobile QB's to get outside him. he also bites on misdirection in the rushing game. RB's cut back on him all the time for big gains.
He's a one dimentional player who thinks he's a lot better than he is. At best right now, he's a situational DE.

yes Morehead, I've already covered all the reasons people like you don't like him. You want him to be a player he's not. Got it, thanks budy.


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Textile Gallery
The Textile Gallery features changing exhibitions of Andean and Byzantine textiles. Garments, hangings, and other light-sensitive objects illustrate weaving styles, iconographic elements, and the use and function of cloth in early societies. The Gallery's floor bears a Byzantine mosaic with scenes in which hunters actively engage with a boar and tigress on a field strewn with florets.
Objects currently on display in the Textile Gallery are part of Dumbarton Oaks' permanent collection.
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Yoga is a traditional mental and physical discipline that originated in India. It is generally known as a form of exercise that consists of many specific, often intense or advanced, stretches, poses and breathing exercises, but is also often associated with the meditation practices of certain religions, such as Hindu and Buddhism.
Mom and Baby Yoga Classes Post Falls ID
Mom and baby yoga classes are a bonding opportunity for mom and baby during the postpartum period. These classes may involve baby massage and they help to increase breath awareness, strengthen abdominals, release tension and reduce stress for the mom. See below for local yoga studios in Post Falls, ID that give access to qualified mom and baby yoga instructors.
Power Yoga Classes Post Falls ID
Power yoga is based on the Ashtanga style of yoga. It is a vigorous, fitness-based approach to yoga that involves going through a series of asana, or yoga poses in constant movement. Below you will find related articles and yoga studios in Post Falls, ID that give access to qualified power yoga instructors.
Yoga Training Post Falls ID
Yoga training and exercise can not only help build strength, flexibility and endurance, but is also a method of relaxation and meditation. It is also often cited as a natural remedy for many common physical ailments and disorders.


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From Grand Theft Wiki
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The Consigliere is the advisor to the Boss of a Mafia Family. They usually do not engage in criminal activities, but give their advice to others in the gang and attempt to make the family look legitimate. The Consigliere usually has no real past with the family, being instead a close friend of the leader of the family, the Don.
Notable Consigliere
- Vincenzo Cilli - Leone Family
- Ken Rosenberg - Vercetti Gang
- Harry Hall - Messina Family
- Arthur Zapulla - Pavano Family
- Moe Schwartz - Lupisella Family


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Try to imagine any national brand advertiser today thinking it would be a good idea to get an illustrator to endorse their product, since the public recognizes his name and loves his work. Its a highly unlikely scenario.
But it was a different world for the commercial artist of the 50's. Becoming a magazine illustrator was a very desirable goal - and not just for the paycheque. For the first half of the 20th century, illustrators were celebrities on par with stage and screen personalities, endorsing products, having articles written about them in mainstream magazines, and generally enjoying a kind of prominence in society that today's illustrator can only dream of.This ad for Fatima Cigarettes, featuring Jon Whitcomb serves to confirm that status once again. One has to imagine that the ad agency and their client considered many likely celebrity spokespeople; so for them to choose Jon Whitcomb suggests that they felt the public would know and admire him - which in fact is the case. Whitcomb was not only one of the most successful advertising and women's magazine story illustrators of the time, he also had a column in Cosmopolitan magazine called "Jon Whitcomb's Page" and of course, as the ad describes, he was a senior faculty member of the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence school that was so successful at the time that it made millionaires of all its founding members.
The mystery of Pall Mall illustrator Mal Murley is solved, thanks to a couple of people who went to the trouble of finding the information I was unable to locate: a biography and some other examples of his work can be found here. Thanks to bothJesse and Joe!
Finally, for those who would like to see many more scans of old cigarette ads, including many photo ads which I tend to ignore (this is, after all, an illustration blog) I recommend joining the excellent Flickr group Smooth Smoke Slogans that "Satisfy". You must get a free Flickr account and join the group to make many of the images visible due to an annoying Flickr rule.


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In "Confrontation in Correa's Ecuador," CPJ's Carlos Lauría describes the adversarial press climate created by President Rafael Correa. The video, which is in Spanish with English subtitles, includes clips of Correa criticizing the press. (3:01)
Read our accompanying special report, "Confrontation, Repression in Correa's Ecuador."
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text: With the increasing popularity of on-site power, it's important for those interested in distributed generation to know how to connect their system to the utility grid. You may think that utility companies have a universal standard for allowing interconnection of on-site power with the utility, but this isn't the case. Each utility is independent and has its own set of interconnection standards, and


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canadian third world political party based in quebec that thinks that anything english threatens the very existence of the quebec french population. so they came up with the bright idea of trying to seperate the province of quebec from the rest of canada.
the parti-quebecois next move:colonize the moon and make it a french utopia...lets hope they forget to bring the oxygen!!
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That's what you call a "why didn't I think of that" idea! Very simple solution.
Welcome to the Quilting Board!
That's what you call a "why didn't I think of that" idea! Very simple solution.
Great tips -- I have some very small plastic zip bags (I think they are for embroidery floss) and I can put the smaller spool and bobbin in. For the larger spools, I use bags that are a bit larger (from Michaels I think). I use plastic boxes for the thread since I ran out of drawer space a long time ago.
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
Interesting idea. I have pipe cleaners (suggested for cleaning sewing machines), so I might try that.
That was an AWESOME link....thank you for sharing it!!!
There is no place like home!
I have plastic storage, got several from connecting thread and others at Wal Mart a long time ago, everything gets dusty here with the dogs, and I can put bobbin on top of spool in case. Rubber band idea is great but here in FL they would not last too long, heat seems to get them.
Click here: Steel Scraps: Gizmo To Keep The Matching Bobbin with the Spool
I use this tute and make my own. Works great!!
The rubber band is a fun idea. It would be too time consuming for me though. I like the round Bobbin Saver. I have about a dozen of them.
Got fabric?
I slipped some large straws over the pegs and cut them to length.


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5 to 10 for 5
An auto tuning option for Okuma five-axis machines is said to reduce tuning time for geometric errors from five hours to just 10 minutes.
Okuma recently introduced its 5-Axis Auto Tuning System, which replaces the manual tuning process typically used to maintain motion accuracy of CNC machines. As the company points out, manual tuning, a typical practice in many machine shops to compensate for various geometric errors, can take five hours or more to perform. The 5-Axis Auto Tuning System performs measurements and compensation and enables adjustments to be made in 10 minutes, minimizing downtime and enabling higher levels of accuracy, the company says. Auto Tuning is currently available as an option on a variety of new Okuma five-axis machines, including the MU-V series.
During machining, kinematic errors can affect the quality of the finished part. Machines also come out of level over time, and even the smallest bumps can cause geometric errors. When these issues arise, it's common for machine operators to perform kinematic tuning to compensate for the errors. Done manually, this is a painstaking process involving complex mathematical calculations and manual data entry, and is prone to some degree of human error.
With Okuma's 5-axis Auto Tuning System these adjustments can be performed in approximately 10 minutes, depending on machine size. In addition to time savings, the 5-axis Auto Tuning System does not require a high level of skill to operate. It measures the machine and automatically compensates up to 13 geometric errors, including volumetric accuracy. This gives the end-user the ability to check and correct the machine whenever necessary, ensuring accuracy and productivity while minimizing downtime.
Auto Tuning is the fourth in Okuma's "Intelligent Technologies" suite of performance-enhancing functionalities, which includes the Thermo-Friendly concept. Learn more about that in this article.


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Ski shops slammed after snowfall
Great news for winter ski season
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Friday's cold and snowy weather didn't only drop the temperatures. It also brought a big economic boost for businesses in downtown Colorado Springs, which is really good news considering the last two disappointing winters.
"Today has been a great day!" said The Ski Shop Inc. owner Rick Uhl.
A great day for ski shops slammed with shoppers eager to spend cash.
"Getting new boots," said skier Rene Carter.
"I'm ready for a season change," said Uhl. "It's exciting! It's middle of October and we're skiing."
With the slopes full, his shop and his cash register are also full.
"Means my prayers have been answered," said Uhl.
It's an answer to recent ski seasons that have been suffering with little snow.
"I've been asking for this for a couple of years now - start getting into a regular flow of weather patterns coming through Colorado," said Uhl
Spotting the snow on Pike's Peak or outside your door on Friday (10/18/13), had people ready to gear up for ski season.
"Gets me inspired. Gets my customers inspired," said Uhl.
"It's fun to try on boots and look at the new gear and see what's changed," said Huang.
Skiers were also prepping for winter at mountain chalet downtown with their wallets.
"I'm looking for a new jacket," said skier Nate Chisholm.
"We love it when they come in and overwhelm us," said Mountain Chalet Assistant Manager Bill Houghton.
Overwhelmed and spending all thanks to Mother Nature.
"It's definitely a good sign a very good sign, especially after the last two years," said Chisholm
"The whole industry needs it really, really bad," said Uhl.
Both ski shops expect to have a consistent flow of customers over the weekend. It's great news for an industry that's counts on the white to keep the green.
Arapahoe Basin and Loveland ski resorts are the two ski slopes in Colorado now open.


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Peter & Shannyn – November 18, 2013
Movie Ratings
A new report in the journal Pediatrics suggests PG-13 movies today contain more violence than the R-rated films of the 1980s, and in particular gun gun violence in PG-13 films has tripled since 1985, the year the PG-13 rating was first introduced. This morning Bob Waliszewski from Plugged In.com joined us to talk about how to navigate those ratings in your family.
Peter & Shannyn – November 19, 2013
Word of the Year
Oxford Dictionary has named "selfie" it's Word of the Year (Telling of our culture, right?) If YOU were to sum up YOUR year in one word, what word would you choose? Tell us in the comments section!
Beat the Cold
This morning we talked about how you can heat your home using flower pots & tea lights. See how it's done here.
Peter & Shannyn – November 20, 2013
Health for the Holidays
Former Mr. Universe Peter Nielsen dropped by this morning to tell us how to win the battle of the bulge this holiday season.
Uncle Si – Christmas Memory
Peter & Shannyn – November 21, 2013
Related By Chance, Family By Choice
Author Deb DeArmond joined us this morning to talk about navigating that difficult relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, especially at the holidays. DeArmond and her 3 daughters conducted their own exhaustive research into women-in-laws and found that 1 in 3 women reported that relationship was "bad." That was true in Christian homes just as much as outside the faith.
First Annual Morning Show Chili Cook-Off Winner – Dennis' Recipe
- 1-1.5 pounds of ground beef
- 2 red/yellow bell peppers
- 1 onion
- 1 tomato
- 1 packet chili seasoning
- 1 can of tomato soup
- 1 can of chili beans
- 1 can of whole kernel corn
- 1 jar spaghetti sauce
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Chili powder to taste (optional)
- Brown ground beef & drain fat.
- Stir in chili seasoning, peppers, onion, tomato (all chopped).
- In crock pot, pour in tomato soup, chili beans, corn, & spaghetti sauce.
- Stir in beef and add pinch of cayenne pepper and chili powder.
- Heat & serve.
- 10-12 servings.
Peter & Shannyn – November 22, 2013
CS Lewis Anniversary
Besides being the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President Kennedy, today is also the 50th anniversary of the death of CS Lewis. Today on the show we got the privilege of sitting down & talking with CS Lewis' stepson, Douglas Gresham.
Intentional Acts of Kindness
Print out the image below when you do an Intentional Act of Kindness to let someone know God loves them!


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Gangster Squad is the highly stylised vision of director Ruben Fleischer, and it's fair to say poetic licence has been taken in this re-telling of the true story of organised crime in Los Angeles during the 1940s and 50s.
Immaculate costumes, tasteful decor, exquisite vintage cars and the constant shake of a cigarette packet set the scene for this film noir, about a group of "off the books" cops hand-picked by Sergeant John O'Mara (Brolin) to destroy the LA criminal network run by mob king Mickey Cohen (Penn).
Just watching Penn makes this film worth seeing. With a slightly disfigured face, he's fiery and scary and spends the movie spitting out one-liners and condemning men to horrible deaths. Penn is surrounded by a competent cast who deliver solid performances, although they mostly portray straightforward and predictable characters.
O'Mara is an ex-marine who has returned from war but is struggling to adjust - even with a baby on the way he realises the only thing he knows is how to fight.
Ryan Gosling gets the role of the romantic, who joins O'Mara's gang after seeing the collateral damage Cohen's battle for supremacy is inflicting on the LA public. He's also the guy who seduces Cohen's girl, played by his Crazy, Stupid, Love co-star Emma Stone. The rest of O'Mara's sidekicks are just that - quirky bit players who offer the occasional laugh and the ability to use a gun or knife as they set about their vigilante mission to destroy Cohen's businesses.
This film looks pretty but it's not afraid of violence. The first scene sees Cohen tear a man in two by tying his arms and legs to cars driving in different directions. It's an appalling and striking beginning, and though the violence doesn't get any worse it gives you a good idea of what to expect.
Gangster Squad is a stylish, tension-filled watch but, for all its brutal violence and determined men, it lacks the depth of character to make it truly memorable in the manner of L.A. Confidential and The Departed.
Stars: 3/5
Cast: Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Josh Brolin
Director: Ruben Fleischer
Running time: 113 mins
Verdict: A stylish and sultry history lesson
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a person who is able to make someone else happier than they have ever been. who makes them smile and laugh and feel happy with their life and who they are. who can make every moment that they spend together amazing. someone to hold on to very tightly
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text: Hey fellas, i own a Chevy Tb.. (read my signature for details).. Its an LT model with original rims on it.. I want to convert it into the SS model.. i mean only the exterior not the engine.. and interior.. I have some questions regarding it so i hope this works.. First of all 1) what would i need?? rims, grille..? footsteps and side stipes removed...? lowering the truck? what else? 2) How much would all this cost? 3) How would it look?? Cause i dont have any idea... 4) lastly what would i get if i sell off the original rims and tires?? thanks


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Got 30 minutes to spare at lunchtime? Then you also have the time to work on your health and wellbeing via a quick escapade. Try these ideas.
Get wrapped
Fancy lying down for 25 minutes wrapped in a suit that promises deep relaxation, lymphatic drainage and improved blood circulation? It's a new spa craze called Presor-03 Therapy, in which air is pumped into the suit, compressing parts of your lower body and abdomen at intervals. It costs $75 a session.
Javier Araujo, the head chef at the restaurant in Next Generation Pool and Gym in Ryde, Sydney, uses the Presor at the SK Skin Clinic under the pool deck and says it helps him relax and increases his energy levels.
"The Presor gives intensive relaxation and it feels like someone has given me a full body massage, a heap of antioxidants and vitamins after I have it," says Araujo, 26.
"I don't get many breaks over my day and the Presor is an efficient way to pick me up. Sometimes I drift off to sleep during the treatment.
"If I start work at 7am and have a 14-hour day, I use it after the busy lunch rush so I have the energy for the evening shift."
Presor Therapy is available in Skeyndor Skin Clinics (1800 554 545) or via www.vogueimage.com.au
Go networking
Wish you had time for networking, but can't make morning meetings and want to be home with the family in the evenings? Try speed networking in your lunch break.
One organiser, Adrian Abrate, a 33-year-old Sydney business development executive at NCC Group, says lunchtime networking has become so popular that one free meeting he runs for 50 people is now held monthly.
"We get a mix of small business owners, project managers and general businessmen and women," Abrate says. "It's bit like speed dating – you get four minutes as a pair and move on to talk to different members every time the bell rings. If you find a connection you want to pursue, there's 10 minutes at the end to continue it or swap cards to take it further.
"I created this event as a way to maximise your downtime. Your lunchtime is generally unproductive and I thought, 'Why waste time eating when you can do something productive in your break?'
"We ask people not to eat during the hour as it's hard to talk with a mouthful. People usually eat on the run so they can make the most of their time."
Visit meetup.com for more information.
Take a 30-minute work out
Thirty-minute workouts are booming according to Marie Anagnostis, a spokeswoman for Les Mills – the inventors of CXWORX and Grit Strength, which have taken off in hundreds of gyms nationally.
"There's no fluff, just a hard, functional workout," she says. "They are ideal for lunchtime as you can be in and out, showered and back at work within an hour."
CXWORX is a high-intensity workout for the core and buttocks and claims an average caloric burn of 230 calories over 30 minutes. Launched two years ago, it's now a regular feature at 424 gyms.
Meanwhile, 133 gyms have started Grit Strength 30-minute workouts. They involve interval training program using weights, which means you push hard for 30 or 60 seconds and then work less intensely for the next 30 or 60 seconds.
"People are looking for more time-efficient ways to work out, especially during business hours and have found GRIT Strength fills this gap," Anagnostis says. "What the 30-minute sessions lack in time, they make up in intensity. We are seeing fantastic results from both CXWORX and GRIT Strength."
Donate blood
Want to do more for the world, but don't have the time? The Red Cross regularly runs short of blood and anyone aged 16-70 can donate as long as they aren't sick and haven't donated in the previous 12 weeks (plasma donors can donate every two to three weeks).
Donating takes about 10 minutes and it's best to rest for 15 minutes afterwards while you are given a drink and snack. Remember to drink three glasses of water in the three hours beforehand, and bring identification.
For more information, call 13 1495 to find out where you can donate.
Sleep on the job
The Spanish have been doing it for centuries – napping mid-afternoon to extend their working day into the evening. Now some US firms, including Google, have installed alien-like sleep pods so workers can get some shut-eye during their work day.
Science backs up the value of a daytime sleep, with one UK study finding a quick powernap is better for overcoming afternoon tiredness than a hit of caffeine or an extra-long sleep-in.
The study, presented to an international sleep conference in Cairns, involved 14 good sleepers who tested out three popular options for beating the natural mid-afternoon dip in the body clock.
On different days, participants were trialled with either 90 minutes of extra sleep time in the morning, a 20-minute nap at 2pm or a cup of coffee at 2.30pm.
The researchers from Loughborough University in the UK compared these fatigue-beating techniques with doing nothing, and analysed how each affected the person's levels of alertness right throughout the day to the evening.
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text: if he fell to us at 14. Seeing how he is a better zone type cb or press man (but he doesn't have good long speed). What about moving him to FS and moving sensy back to SS. Think about it dre kirkpatrick is a tough physical corner who loves contact, plays with swag and is one of the best if not the best tackling corner in the draft. Unless he shows up at the combine and run faster than a 4.5 than I think him playing FS for us will be big. The scouts say he has good zone instinct and can tackle. He might be like antrell rolle of the giants. He started in arizona as a corner but struggled (speed) and then they moved him to FS where he played alot better. Antrelle rolle is one of those physical zone type corners that is physical, just like kirkpatrick. The thing is kirkpatrick has great size at almost 6'3 and about 192 lbs. He can easily bulk up to 200 or so pounds and ball out at FS.


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