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Anyone care to join me on my challenge? I had a look at the other thread but you're all too fast! Talking about getting under 40 mins! Deary me...
Did my first 10k 3 weeks ago in 1hr and 8 and have a few more booked in over the coming months - the next on Sunday 17th. I would LOVE to get under the hour before the year is out. I can plod along quite happily for ages but the second I pick up my speed I'm knackered instantly, nasty stitch and have to pull right back to snail speed...
So - I need to get fitter. And I need to get faster. And I really need to push myself a bit and stop wimping out the moment it gets a bit hard.
So come join me and in the pursuit for 59mins and 59 secs!
Hey, 1hr 8min is a respectable time, plodmonster. Well done. I do around the 60min mark on a good day. Your third paragraph is the certainly the way ahead. With that attitude YOU WILL certainly break the 60mins before the end of the year. With your training, do you do any speed work? Also, the more 10k's you do the quicker you'll get.
Good luck and happy runnin'!
My first 10k was last years Blaydon race (very hilly) 1:04:14.
This year I wanted to break the 1 hour barrier and in July I finished the London 10k in 1 hour exactly....GETTIN!!.........well, I thought I did, when I crossed the line I stopped my Nike+ and it was 1 hour on the dot. But, when I uploded my Nike back home it was 1:00:47.
47 seconds is huge!! It may as well be another hour. My misses said, "but it's near enough an hour" near enough......NEAR ENOUGH!!!
My next 10k is November in Lanzarote. I can pretty much guarantee my 1 hour target won't be beaten then!
Count me in.
Done the Great Capital 10k a few weeks ago in 69 mins. Only been running for 3 months and completed 2 10ks, the first in 71 mins. I am slow but enjoying it.
I think at my weight it will be a struggle to do under 60 this year but if not I am hopeful by Spring.
Doing the Great South Run at the end of October so mght try to get another 10k in for Sept.
All the best
Yay! People are in.
FMS - i remember reading your post about your Great Capital time. I was there as well and only 30 seconds ahead of you. i had a fantastic day. the atmosphere was fab.
Mick - i sympathise with your 47 seconds! I was just 11 seconds off getting under 30 in a (dubiously measured) 5k race a few weeks back. still grates me.
Chase runner - i try and do bits of runs that are faster than normal but i just cannot maintain it for more than 30 seconds. i just seem to have one pace!
Well - am doing a 3 mile plod tomorrow and a long sloooow one on Sunday. 3 laps round the park and there and back is about 7.5 miles. have only done that distance once before and took me around 1hr 25.
Count me in although am working towards sept half marathon (and inconveniently going trekking in moutains in the middle)
I did 1:01:15 so just over..
Count me in I have my fist 10k tomorrow. Have done 65 and 64 on my own but no idea how i will cope on a race day as it is all new to me.
I am also doing it as part of half marathon training in october but I am a new runner. Well started last Sept got injured Jan to May and only got going agin this May.
I'm in - first (and only - so far!) was 1:12:22 at the Great Capital Run. I think it would have been a bit quicker if I'd not been queuing for a portaloo for so long I missed my start, so ended up having to go off with all the walkers, so spent the first 1-2k trying to run around people to overtake! Would like to get under 60 minutes before the end of the year!
Next 10k is 31st August
Thanks Lisa-Marie
Think i am going to need it the nerves are starting!!!!
let you all know 2m
Good luck susie b! i'm sure if you can do 64 mins in training you nail it tomorrow.
lisa marie - are you doing the nike 10k on the 31st? i'm doing that one but am not holding out much hope for breaking 60 mins just because there will be so many people! so am going to treat it as a training run, take it easy and enjoy the atmosphere i think.
the week after that i have clapham common 10k which i have high hopes for as not only is it max 800 entrants, it is also my local stomping ground so no faffing around with tubes and bags and things.
am trying to get myself up and out the house a run but am far too comfortable watching the olymipcs in my jim jams...
Count me in! I
I've done three 10Ks so far:
April 2008: 1:01:50 Started too fast trying to get warm as it snowed a couple of hours before start.
May 2008: 1:06:05 Slow due to soaring temperatures - about 23C!
June 2008: 1:00:44 So close and yet so far!
Next race is next weekend (17th).
Can I join this thread please? I have managed to run 10k once, by myself, and did 1hour 20mins or so. Although I stopped to adjust my shoelaces and went the wrong way through a ditch so there is definite room for improvement there!
I have done a couple of 5k races but am now hoping to up the distance as well, plan to run the Southend 10k in october, training hard!
Plodmonster I know just what you mean about slow speed, as soon as I try to go faster I am worn out! I have to do long runs really s..............l...................o.....................w................l................y and if I fancy going a bit faster then I try that on a different day when I'm not thinking about distance.
Good luck Susie b, i'm doing a 5k tomorrow, hope to be under 38 mins.............
Rachel, where are you trekking? I'm off to the lake district next saturday, thought I might try some hill training up helyellyn ha ha
god luck Julia with your 5K
Not sure I will nail it!
Tomorrow is just going to be a completely new thing for me and i am terrified of trying too hard and collapsing in a heap and not finishing, so I am just out to get round and after all as it is my first race so it will be a PB
You won't be far off the next time you just need good conditions.
I 'm in, best so far just over 1hr 1 min, that was last October. Times this year have been around hr 5 min. Next 10k for me is the Grimesthorpe 10k (Lincolnshire) then the BUPA Great Yorkshire run.
Running a half marathon tomorrow. Training for this has included intervals and long runs between 9 & 12 miles. Will see if this has improved my 10k times.
Good luck with your half let us all know how you do.
Will do,my best time for a half marathon is 2 hrs 23 min. again achieved last October.
Nowhere near with my last half 2 hrs 38 min ! back in April this year.
plodmonster - Yep, I'm doing the Nike 10k one. I haven't a hope of breaking the 60 minute mark for a while yet. My theory is to gradually decrease the time. The last race (Capital Run) was a really crowded one so I guess the Nike one will be the same. Am going to aim for knocking 3-4 minutes of my last time, and aiming for under 1:09 this time. Seems a good short term goal
Julia T : Lake District next week, me too !
Staying just outside Keswick, near Whinlatter forest.
Hi all,
Can i squeeze in too? I've been trying to get under the hour in my 10ks for ages!!! I'm down to 1hr and just over 1min (It seems to be impossible to get rid of that last minute - in my last race I was nearly coughing up a lung and going at all out pace in the last km and those 60seconds still caught up with me!!)
I'm doing the Nike 10k too, but agree that theres not much chance of a good race time - sounds exciting though!
Lisa-Marie - Very frustrating!! I don't think my body is built for speed!
Anyone got any ideas for getting faster? Have tried speeding up generally across a run and also doing 'fartek' training (randomly changing speeds during a run - is that right??? Look at me trying to sound all professional ). Was thinking of trying some short sprints once a week just to get my body used to moving quicker?? Also think I should probably lose a few pounds, but that doesn't sound as much fun.
hi can I join in too.
Am quite new to running and have managed a 1hr 7mins and then 1hr 3mins so going in the right direction. I need to lose at least 1.5 stones and hopefully will improve.
I am doing a 5 mile next week so I should get at least one result under the hour even if it is cheating a little m-m hopefully will inspire me to try harder at the next 10k - nothing booked until 7th september.
At moment my main goal is to enjoy each race and hopefully improve my speed each time
I am very new to running also and trying to build up distance and it seems that your speed seems to go up sort of unknown to you.
I am getting faster but it is happening slowly. Not sure that makes sense but hopefully you know what I mean.
Bola - I just branched out into fartlek too... I dunno if it's impacted much on speed but when I'm running longer distances at a plodding pace, it feels less hard work, so I presume it's doing something good! I really enjoy it though - Tuesday fartlek sessions are my favourites!
The advice I've always been given is to build up the distance first and worry about speed later.


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Dekonstruktion in zeitgenossischen Diskursen. Eds. PeterZeillinger & Dominik
Portune. Wien: Turia und Kant, 2006 (104-115).
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"Augustine's Picture of Language." Augustinian Studies. Volume 36, Number 2 (2005):327-358.
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"Descartes's Discourse." Philosophy Today 34 (Spring 1993): 38-51.
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"Der Nihilismus und die Illusion des Nationalismus," a translation of Randall
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Syracuse U. and LeMoyne College, Syracuse, New York, May 24, 2004.
"Attention, Inertia, and the Death Drive."
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"Amerkia (Kafka)/America (Baudrillard)."
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"How to See with One's Hands: Tactility, Immediacy, and Memory Loss in Photographic Perception."
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"Ethics, Being, and Difference."
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Washington, DC, December, 1998.
"Varieties of Critique: Structuralism's debt to Descartes."
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Sussex University, Sussex, UK, July, 1998.
"The Fall of Language in Augustine."
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Philadelphia, December, 1997.
"In the Beginning there was the Word: Augustine's Theodicy in Relation to His Philosophy of Language."
Brown University, Providence, RI, April, 1997.
"This Body of My Dreams: Descartes on the Body of Language."
SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, September, 1996.
"Augustine and Wittgenstein: On the Fictional Nature of Language"
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De Paul University, Chicago, IL, April, 1996.
"Irigaray's Descartes."
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"On the Relation Between Gestural and Conventional Languages: A Question of Physiognomy."
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Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania, May, 1995
"Rethinking Husserl's Crisis of the European Sciences:
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Castel di Tusa, Italy, February, 1993.
"Narcissism: Pain, Pleasure, and the Genesis of the Object Relation." Presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Phenomenology
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Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, October, 1992.
"Descartes's Discourse."
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Re: st: adjusted r-squared, regress with pweight
Steve Samuels <email@example.com>
Re: st: adjusted r-squared, regress with pweight
Thu, 13 May 2010 10:14:23 -0400
Okay, I think that I've figured it out, and I apologize for the
confusion. The adjusted R-square computed by -reg [pw] - corrects
the weighted estimates of the MSE and population variance by the same
corrections that would be appropriate for OLS regression on a sample
of the same size. For the auto example with two covariates and one
intercept, , n = 69, and the corrections to MSE and variance are
(69/66) and (69/68), respectively. With these correction, adjusted
R-square = 0.6218, the value given in e(r2_a).
These can be interpreted as follows: The unadjusted and adjusted
R-squared are estimates of those that would have been reported if one
had done OLS on a SRS of n = 69. Adjusted R-squared is not, contrary
to my original belief, a "population" estimate of anything.
On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 9:33 AM, Steve Samuels <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> I'm going to withdraw my conclusion that the adjusted R-square from
> reg [pw] is incorrect, until I can figure out how Stata calculates
> it.. I think that my hand calculation may be incorrect because the
> population definition of "mean square error' is not as clear to me as
> it was some months ago when I did it. This just reinforces Stas's
> conclusion that these concepts are not too meaningful in a complex
> survey setting.
> Steve
> On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 8:59 AM, Steve Samuels <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
>> I think that the adjusted r-square reported after -reg- with [pweight]
>> is in error and that the displayed R-square is, in fact, adjusted
>> R-square. I ran three weighted regressions (code below)
>> I also directly calculated the adjusted r-square from svy: reg from
>> the weighted estimates of mean square error Ve and population variance
>> V: adjusted R-square = 1- Ve/V. ( agree with Stas that this has
>> little practical value when data are heteroskedastic and clustered--it
>> refers to
>> The results were:
>> Displayed R-square Adjusted r-square:
>> reg [pw] 0.6300 0.6188 (e(r2_a)
>> reg [fw] 0.6300 0.6268 (displayed)
>> svy: reg 0.6300 0.6300 (direct)
>> sysuse auto,clear
>> reg mpg length trunk [pw=rep78]
>> di e(r2_a) //adjusted r-square
>> reg mpg length trunk [fw=rep78]
>> svyset _n [pweight=rep78]
>> svy: reg mpg length trunk
>> **********************************
>> Steve
>> --Stas Kolenikov to statalist
>> Yes, David, it was asked before a number of times :)). Sum of squares
>> and all that ANOVA stuff assumes the normal regression model (i.e.,
>> the regression errors follow N(0,sigma^2) distribution). pweights
>> imply a probability sampling design, under which no distributional
>> assumptions are made, so the ANOVA table is inappropriate. You can
>> still compute all the sums of squares, of course, but they may not
>> have readily available population analogues; and the distributional
>> results for F-tests do not have the exact finite sample interpretation
>> anymore (although you'd still be able to get asymptotic Wald tests, I
>> imagine).
>> Likewise, you should not expect these things to show up when you
>> specify -robust- or -cluster- standard errors -- you know your data
>> are heteroskedastic, so why on earth would you ask for some sort of
>> averaged variance?
>> Steven Samuels
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> Steven Samuels
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LA PLATA COUNTY, Colo. - A New Mexico dive team was called in to help in the search for 13-year-old Dylan Redwine in La Plata County. A spokesman with the La Plata County Sheriff's Office said a K-9 unit alerted on Vallecito Lake.
Officials said the dive team will search the area that was alerted to see what is causing the dogs to alert the area. The Sheriff's spokesman said when a dog alerts it means they are picking up a strong scent in the area and it is not clear what the scent could be or if it is connected to Dylan's disappearance.
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Well I agree, Sui has had it a little tough since Tom
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Doug Kass Quits Twitter: 'Too Many Haters'
Hedge-fund manager Doug Kass gave a Father's Day gift to himself yesterday: He quit Twitter.
Kass, president of Seabreeze Partners Management Inc. and e Berkshire Hathaway bear, announced on Twitter yesterday that he was leaving the micro-blogging platform, due to the constant criticism and skepticism that he has faced on a daily basis.
Kass, who has sent more than 13,000 Twitter messages and accumulated more than 60,000 followers, became a prominent presence in the Twitterverse for his investing ideas and broad-market calls. But now it appears investors will need to find another outlet to see Kass's views.
I've been on twitter for a while now. I try to provide thoughtful tweets that may help traders/investors. But too many haters.
— Douglas Kass (@DougKass) June 16, 2013
As I reflect on Father's Day, life is far too short to be exposed to haters. So I have decided to leave this platform for while.
— Douglas Kass (@DougKass) June 16, 2013
Kass has earned a reputation for making wild predictions, including accurately forecasting the stock market bottom in March 2009. He also has been known for his contrarian views on Apple, which have yielded mixed results. He has been skeptical of the market's run-up this year even as the Dow and S&P 500 hit record highs. Kass offered a mea culpa of his bearish views on May 21, which coincidentally was the day the stock market peaked.
In an email explaining his decision, Kass said don't expect to see him back on Twitter anytime soon.
"I have decided to cease tweeting, and I don't currently expect to return," he said. "My skin is thick, but I have come to the conclusion that tweeting is simply not worth the time or effort.
"Unfortunately, there are many haters in the social blogosphere, who, perhaps because of their own issues, drown out the many good people who want a value-added investment experience by learning more and enjoying a healthy dialogue in real time," Kass added.
Kass said he initially tried to respond to many of his anonymous critics, but found the process to be frustrating, time consuming and ultimately not worth his time.
"Since I am not selling anything, I have recently asked myself, why should I commit my time and expose myself to such hostility and, in many cases, to Tweeters unwilling to address points of debate and who contribute absolutely nothing," he said. "Why should I spend time responding to haters that deflect my analysis and, instead, are insulting?"
All of this soul searching prompted Kass to decide that the risk outweighed the reward.
"I have tried to take the high road in response to multiple ad hominem attacks, but at this point I have decided that enough is enough," he said. "There is little question that I and my investors will be rewarded far more by spending time with companies that I am researching (and their competitors) rather than fighting battles on Twitter."


text: Hi all, I'm a newb, appreciate any help. Been fighting a problem for a long time in my 96 Yukon 5.7, 2WD. It has about 180k miles. The only mod I've done to the truck is the installation of an injector spider upgrade to the Auto Shop independent injectors (which I highly recommend). I did this mod in part because of the problems that I'm having, in hopes it might correct some issues. It definitely helped, but did not solve everything. I also have an all-aluminum high capacity radiator (replaced this after some heating issues that finally took out the old radiator). Over a year ago I started blowing up starters - the engine would kick back so hard during starting, it just blew the starter head up. The timing was going way retarded, creating a kick-back. After much frustration (2 or three starters, new flywheel, crank sensor, distributor, etc.), the problem was found to be that the crank damper key had sheared, and the hub had turned about 90 degrees on the crank snout (I now wonder whether the broken key might not have been the cause, but was instead caused by some deeper issue). After fixing the crank hub problem, the engine did start and run okay. Sometime after that, I started noticing sort of rough performance, sputtering, etc., and that's when I broke down and put in the injectors. The fuel pump and filter are also less than a year old. Now, I'm back to the engine kickback on startup. It was also running like a rag intermittently. First thing my local mechanic wanted to do was replace the flywheel (grrrrr). Long story short, I did go ahead with new, heavy duty flywheel (he said the old one was cracked because of all the stressful starting and the HD one was needed because of this issue) and starter. Of course, that didn't solve the underlying problem. After running checks, he said both my head gaskets were blown (or, perhaps cracked heads or block). He said he got coolant blowing out of two spark plugs, and coolant system pressure test failed (needless to say, I'm still pretty ticked that he couldn't have got the truck started and done this diagnosis before installing a flywheel). Took the truck home. I was recommended something called Blue Devil. Supposed to fix cracks, gaskets, etc. I know, there are no real substitutes for real repair when it comes to something like BHG. But, I wasn't convinced that was the problem (I guess I'm at the point of second guessing my mechanic). I did experience an overheating episode a while back, due to bad water pump, so, I can't throw out the possibility of bhg or cracks. After applying the Blue Devil. The situation seems to have improved, but on cold start, I still get kickback (usually on hot start, it's okay). Now, I took out all the plugs, and I don't see one drop of water coming out. I have no white smoke (mechanic said it was blowing white smoke, I never saw any, ever). No other symptoms of bhg. I bought the idea of water in cylinders causing the kickback, and the knock sensor retardation of the timing. But, I don't really buy it now. There's no water there. But the timing IS being retarded by something. I noticed that with even ONE or TWO spark plugs installed, the engine kicks back on start. I am getting ready to try disconnecting knock sensor for diagnostic purposes. When I do this, do I need to ground the wire, put a resistor to ground, or what? How do I fool the ecm to thinking it's working ok? I'm also confused as to why the engine ran like crap from time to time, but now is fine. Any ideas and recommendations are greatly appreciated.


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Sagrada Familia. 100% Renovated.
Size80 m²
Floor No.1
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Washer/dryer
- Lockable room
- Towels
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t has 3 double rooms, outdoor rooms and perfectly prepared, among euqipadas and a large living room with sofa bed, suitable for two people.
It has all the amenities and full kit (WIFI, necera, washer, dryer, iron, sheets, towels, etc .....). The kitchen is also very spacious.
Ideal for sitting with your family and friends and home.
There are two subway lines that take you in less than 15 minutes to Plaza Catalunya and Ramblas, so it will be very good and located one step away from the tourist areas of the city of Barcelona.
House rulesYou have to feel in the apartment as you were in your own home.
No parties allowed.
Be respectful with the neighbors.
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Manuel came in time to hand over the door key and was very friendly and helpful. The flat was comfortable and had plenty of space for 2 persons. The location of the flat is central, just go out the door and find 4 cafés after 50 meters for breakfast and the Rambla de catalunya after 150 meters. Because of the traffic on the road it was noisy. Thank you Manuel!
Beautiful apartment, clean and located in one of the most beautiful areas of Barcelona. Manuel is a fantastic person, nice and helpful. I recommend everyone this apartment. Enjoy barcelona
Very nice apartment in a very attractive area of Barcelona. Manuel is an attentive and considerate host. It was a great pleasure to stay in the Apartment - we felt comfortable during our stay.
Manuel is a very friendly host, our accomodation was superb!
Manuel is a very friendly host, the apartment was excellent, well located with bakeries, a grocers and small supermarket all very close. Plenty of room for a family and lots of shops nearby on Avenue Diagonal. Would definitely stay here again.
We spent 9 nights at the home of Manuel. The apartment has very large windows and great views of the open sea. The apartment is peeking from early to full sun. Manuel is helpful and straightforward. He has organized us a parking space for a fee in the vicinity. We will rent the apartment again.
Wir haben 9 Nächte in der Wohnung von Manuel verbracht. Die Wohnung verfügt über sehr grosse Fenster und einer herrlichen Aussicht auf das offene Meer. Die Wohnung ist von früh bis späht voller Sonne. Manuel ist hilfsbereit und unkompliziert. Er hat uns einen Parkplatz gegen Gebühr in der Nähe organisiert. Wir werden die Wohnung wieder einmal mieten.
We (a family of four with young children) had a very good time in Manuels apartment. De area is perfect, for swimming, restaurants, sporting and has a good overall atmosphere. The apartment has a great view over all this and is well equipped.
Very nice apartment with perfect location if you both want to use Barcelona's beautiful beach and experience the city. Walking distance to Ramblas, Gotic and Born and a stone's throw from the beach. Good tapas bars in the immediate environment and the world's best bakery right next to the local market. The apartment is well maintained, bright and functional. However, works wifi connection sporadically. Kirsten V.
Rigtig dejlig lejlighed med perfekt placering, hvis man både ønsker at benytte Barcelonas dejlige strand, samt opleve storbyen. Gangafstand til Rambla, Gotic og Born og et stenkast fra stranden. Gode tapasbarer i nærmiljøet og verdens bedste bager lige ved siden af det lokale marked. Lejligheden er velholdt, lys og velfungerende. Dog virker wifi forbindelsen kun sporadisk. Kirsten V.
Nice small apartment in central Barcelona!
Manuel is a helpful and nice host!
Fin liten leilighet sentralt i Barcelona!
Manuel er en hjelpsom og hyggelig vert!
Lovely apartment in perfect location for beach and town.
Manuel is very helpful and easy to talk to.
We had a lovely week and will gladly come back.
Greetings from two families in Northern Jutland
Dejlig lejlighed med perfekt beliggenhed til strand og by.
Manuel er meget hjælpsom og nem at snakke med.
Vi havde en dejlig uge og kommer gerne tilbage.
Hilsen fra to nordjyske familier
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T.J. Augustine
When I started graduate school, I assumed that I would pursue a career in academics. However, about halfway through my Ph.D., I realized that that was not the right career path for me. I had always been interested in government and passionate about public policy issues. I began to wonder whether I could combine my background in science with my interest in public service. However, when I started talking to the people I knew in science, most had no idea how to help me get started. Since then, I have met many other scientists who have had similar experiences after deciding to pursue a career outside the traditional academic and industrial tracks.
Now, six years after starting to think seriously about jumping into government, I have finished a year as an OSA/SPIE Congressional Fellow in the office of Sen. Richard J. Durbin (D.-Ill.) and started a new position in the U.S. Department of Energy as Special Assistant to the Secretary of Energy, Steven Chu. Recently, I've been asked by a number of grad students and post docs what steps I took to get these positions. I thought this would be a great opportunity to share some advice for current grad students who are trying to navigate a path into the policy world.
Make connections in the field. After finishing my Ph.D., I completed a master's degree in public policy. Although an extra degree is not for everyone, it allowed me to meet people who have spent their careers working in policy. I was able to use these connections to track down scientists who had also worked in government. These people were fantastic resources, and they have served as role models at this early stage of my career.
Get involved. No matter how you end up getting your first policy position, you need to build a resume that shows more than your educational background and some papers you published. Take advantage of any opportunity you can find to demonstrate your interest in public issues. Volunteer for a political campaign, start a club at your university, write an op-ed for a local newspaper, or even just sit in on a class that deals with policymaking. Taking that first step may place you outside of your comfort zone, but subsequent steps will be easier.
Look for fellowships. Once you've gotten your start in policy, the science and technology policy fellowships sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science are a fantastic way to get involved in the federal government. My OSA/SPIE Congressional Fellowship is part of that program. It was a fantastic experience that played a crucial role in helping me to find my current position.
Scientists typically have the ability to think outside the box and solve problems. Such skills are incredibly valuable, especially at a time when the U.S. government is faced with shrinking budgets and rising levels of debt. There is no time like the present for young scientists to bring their expertise to bear. All you need to do is dive in.
T.J. Augustine (firstname.lastname@example.com) is the Special Assistant to the Secretary at the United States Department of Energy. Prior to that, he was an OSA/SPIE/AAAS Congressional Fellow in the office of Sen. Richard J. Durbin and also worked as an intern in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. T.J. completed his Ph.D. in chemistry and a master's degree in public policy at Stanford University.
Career Path, Communication Skills, Graduate School, Job Search, Nontraditional Science Careers
TJ Augustine, Optics, Photonics, Careers, Graduate School, Public Policy, Congressional Fellowship
Bright Futures is a blog written by and for optics and photonics professionals who are looking to navigate career transitions. It is affiliated with Optics & Photonics News, the member magazine for the Optical Society (OSA).


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I have all the trigger parts I removed from my Saiga (5.45) in one box. Everything is there except the disconnector spring, which you can buy from a sponsor, DPH Arms.
Disconnector Spring - $1.23
Let me know if you want them.
I also have a stock Saiga buttstock if you need it, and a stock handguard too.
I'll check back here regularly. I bagged all the parts so they stay together, including the BHO and spring. When I see you're logged in here, I'll post a email address so you can reach me.
The AK Files Forums - powered by vBulletin and register as woodworker2, so I'll know who you are, and I can PM you there with contact info.
Post a "hello" message in "General Discussion" and I'll contact you, if you want.
WW2, you only need 4 or 5 more posts to send a PM, just go to the new member section and hit the newest members with a "hello" or something.
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan
PM Me - I have a sack of of parts I'd be happy to mail you. Need stock and forearm too?
I would like some of these FCG's but it won't let me PM becuase I don't have enough post. if you would like you can pm me or get bk to me here.
I have some parts left over from a conversion. tbtravis*number*"3" at comcasT dot Net.
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Birmingham, AL - 5/18/77
Jefferson Memorial Coliseum - May 18, 1977
Footage of Led Zeppelin performing: The Song Remains the Same, In My Time of Dying, Kashmir and Rock and Roll. (8mm film).
Concert info: http://www.ledzeppelin.com/show/may-18-1977
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text: A simply romantic hair style. This short hair is styled just to the back of the neck. Her bangs and sides have been cut unevenly. It is a nice sexy look and very appealing to one's eye.A simple cut that looks terrific at any time. It is not time consuming as short hair is very easy to work with. A short layered cut that gives volume to the hair.This is a lovely colour of strawberry blonde that gives the hair such shimmer.


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The Jumgle
Trip Start Sep 21, 2009
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we arrived to the jungle lodge and were surprised of the conditions. in addition there were bugs everywhere, 100 percent humidity with extremely height temperatures and endless unstoppable relentless mosquitoes.
later we went to the flooded forest (the area in the forest, where the river has penetrated) with a canoe, and been told not to expect to see much animals so fast, but after a while elso spotted a sloth on the treetop and started climbing to a 3 stories high tree
during the whole stay we encountered many pink and gray dolphins.
in the 2nd day we went to watch elso fishing with a bow and a spear in the flooded forest. the amazing thing is that he can't see the fish because of the brown water, so he counts on the marks in the water which are created by the movements of the fish.
later at night i went to learn about alligators. a minute after we went out elso managed to lean out of the boat and catch a young alligator with his bare hands and he explained about it.
in the next day we went to explore a different area of the flooded forest by canoe while elso is cutting our way out withe machete.
later we went to a different area and spotted some squirrel monkeys and pink dolphins.
the day after, we went to a jungle track were we saw huge tarantulas and learned about many plants that can cure almost any common medical condition including malaria. those plants are used by the locals. elso used it for his entire life without needing modern doctors.
afternoon we went to visit the local tribe and learn about their customs. we also looked at their fridge, where we saw an armadillo which they've hunted waiting for special occasions. their pats included monkey, big parrot and two boa snakes for luck. this entire huge family (usually more than 10) sleep in one room with hammocks along with their chickens and other pets.
some of the other animals we saw are huge butterflies, squirrel monkeys and lots of various fish, birds and insects.
we did this trip with two amazing German guys and we gonna meet them later in Rio DE Janeiro.
when we came back to manaus, we had 13 hours to wait for our flight, so Paula, elso's wife, showed us the city for few hours. it was very interesting to be with her and to visit her family's apartment. at the end of the day we found ourselves waiting for the taxi in a porch in a middle class neighborhood in manaus.
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The 2009 Audi A4 sedan and Avant will be hitting lots later this year, and before dealers can begin taking orders in September, they've got to let people know what it'll cost to get behind the wheel of the thoroughly revised entry-level Audi.Prices for the sedan start at $32,700, equipped with the all-new 2.0-liter TFSI four that sends 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels. Quattro will be available on the four-banger, along with Audi's six-seed Tiptronic transmission. Buyers that opt for the Avant will have to shell out $34,500 for the added hatch, extra cargo room and standard Quattro all-wheel-drive. If you choose the 3.2-liter FSI V6, the six-speed manumatic is standard, along with the Quattro system.Dealers will have a limited supply of A4 sedans and wagons available for test-drives later this month and customer deliveries should begin later in September. Follow the jump for full details in Audi's press release.http://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/01/2009-audi-a4-sedan-and-wagon-priced/
I have the itch for a new car with awd and the 2009 A4 seems like a good candidate hopefully I'll have the opportunity to test drive in Sept.
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Leaving Rainbow and finding Nejma n Julia
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The guys are John, Jalian, and Nick... cool surfer dudes from California who've been friends since childhood ... Jalian is a clothes desgner for surfers whose clothes have become famous in Japan and he is now kinda famous there (and wealthy)... Jalian bought the land and let his friends join in... They built a big main house - open concept semi-outdoor structure 2 stories tall with a big kitchen, living room, sewing room, and sleeping space for guests... they also have 3 separate "shacks" for themselves to live/sleep in... they have had the land for 3 years now and have built garden beds, planted many many fruit and food trees and grow greens, flowers, and medicines... they are interested in Permaculture yet have little experience in gardening or Permaculture
After i garden with them and really look around, i reveal my knowledge of gardening and permaculture and they are stoked... after 3 days of helping them, Jalian offers for me to stay on as long as i like and build my own shack... YA! i am thrilled to have a place to stay and a work trade... they say i can come and go as i like! i love Hawaii sooo much!!
on the 13th i go to a krshna temple for free dinner and there is Nejmah and Julia - my sistars from Victoria!! Yah! I knew they were arrived the day before but my cell phone is down and i give up on finding them for a while... BUT there they are at the Krshna temple and we hug and kiss with delight!! tehy've found another Canadian (from Haida Gwaii no less!) named Jesse -- we decide to go adventuring together since Jesse rented a mini van and wanted friends to travel with... a new adventure begins...
We go to Green Lake and take down their camp and start out drive accross Hawaii's middle to the west side of the island..
We are lead by Nejmah who lived in Hawaii for 2 years a bout five years ago... she guides us to the City of refuge where there is an old Hawaiian Temple site... we cant go up so we watch for dolphins in the "dolphin rest area"... haha ... a place where they sleep at night...
we buy snorkels and head for the coral reef nearby and im stoked! ive never snorkelled and am excited to try it out! We go to the reef and jump in... WOW! beautiful coloured fish everywhere! sooo many! yellow and blue, striped and spotted, incredible Rainbow fish... crazy waters for sure and i dont wanna get out! i try to touch the fish but they always avoid my hands... i also get a weird feeling about sharks and stay close to shore uneasliy checking behind me occasionally for sharks... funny how much JAWS must've affected my psyche!
wheni get out there are 2 sea turtles on the edge of the reef... i sit beside thema nd watch amazed at being 3 feet from them. i wanna touch them too but dont dare try..
nejmah and julia and jesse wanna go on a hike but i wanna snorkel more so i stay and they plan to retrun for me later... people start pointing out the sea turtles being in the reef again and so i jump back into the waters and snorkel around watching one from behind... it swims quickly and strongly into the rocks and i cant find it anymore... i give up and am pleased to have had a sea turtle encounter my first time snorkelling... my medicine name is Painted Trutle Who Sits on a Log and Sees.... so i fel a strong connection to the turtle and feel blessed to have had contact. their eyes are like dinosaurs' eyes and one turtle had looked long and deeply at me -- it kinda made me feel wierd... anyway i felt thankful and blissful as they gang retruned for me to continue elsewhere on our adventure...
we go to a organic farm nearby up the mountain of Mona Kea beside Kona, owned by a cool man named John, where Nejmah had stayed before (and Azule had stayed for a year as well, about 5 years ago). we make music and food and sleep in his orchard... sweet and kind... abundant fruit trees, bananas, avocados, guavas, passionfruits, coconuts, macadamias, and a bunch more i am unfamiliar with... jack fruits, lychees, coffee, starfruits, some others i dont know how to spell... its amazing and wild... open concept house and view of the ocean. i recharge my camera so now i can finally take more pictures!
The next day Nejmah leaves us for a place in Puna called Coco's... we head up north of Kona to a remote oasis beach where we swim nude and snorkel and hang out till sunset...
we drive to another beach more north and sleep on the ocean beach... SWEET! life is beautiful on Hawaii!!


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In 2006, I ordered and paid for a diamond ring that cost $450.00 And never received. I called many times with reassurance that I would receive my ring. After many calls, I finally talked to someone in India who also promised the same. No ring or no refund. I am paying for this on my credit card even though I paid for but received no merchandise. Now, no one will answer the number I used for the previous calls to customer service. Still have my credit card statement with purchase on it. Will they ever pay for the fraud they have committed?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- I worked for USN as a security officer for about six months. I was asked to leave by my company because USN hadn't paid any bills. When I returned a week later to pick up my personal property, a 21" TV and antenna, I was told they mistakenly donated it to the Salvation Army. I sent letters to **, President, **, Comptroller and ** V.P., asking for compensation. I was assured by ** that I would be compensated. They all lied. I was never compensated, and now I'm out a TV because of these three crooks.
ASHLAND, OHIO -- DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH ULTIMATE SHOPPING NETWORK! I have never in my life dealt with such an irresponsible company. They are more than willing to take your order and your money. I was luckier than some in that I did receive my orders after many many weeks of calling to inquire on their whereabouts, only to be disappointed when they finally arrived. I returned all merchandise expecting the 30-day money back guarantee that was promised. I have not yet received a refund of almost $3,000. This has been ongoing since June, 2006. I have been trying to contact anyone that has half a brain that would speak with me regarding my account.
Those in customer service, which as I now understand has been contracted to a company in India, would listen as I would repeat the same information over and over week after week only to be told that I would receive a refund in 10 days. The last time I called I was told it would take another 15-30 days max. Well I'm still waiting. I was told that everything goes through the accounting department and when I asked to speak with someone in charge, no one was available at that time, no supervisors, managers or CEO. Mark Miller (CEO), surely he could authorize a refund! It was a simple transaction, two items ordered, two items returned, this is what you owe me.
Issue a refund! These managers and supervisors were always in meetings every time I called. I looked up phone numbers on the net and no one would answer when I called. I've emailed but no response from that either. I sent along a 3-page letter on my last return item and put a note in it to forward to management, nothing came from that as I expected. I was told by customer service to leave a message and someone would contact me within 24 hours, that never happened. At this point I felt as though I was somewhere in the Twilight Zone. Was anyone else having the same trouble as I was? Could it be that I have been scammed?
You know how you get that sickening feeling inside and want to fight back but don't know where to start? Somehow by divine intervention I suppose,I managed to get through to speak someone that I could understand. His side of the story was that he understood my situation, well thank God, he UNDERSTANDS!! I was told by him that USN was backlogged in their paperwork, they didn't want to hire anymore people, and that I would be getting a refund but he didn't know when. Well, that certainly MAKES ME FEEL BETTER!! He didn't say anything to ease my uncertainties.
After all of this I did a little research on the internet and found that USN filed bankruptcy in 2003 or 2004, their stocks aren't doing good, etc. you get the picture. So after months of me getting no where and still seeing their program on Direct TV where they tell you "take it out and shop it" "we guarantee it'll be worth double what you pay for it" I tuned in one day and they were off the air. I called Direct TV and they didn't know where they went, just that another show had taken their place. USN said that they would be back on the air in one week, that has now been at least a month. So after all of this aggravation I called my credit card company.
I explained the situation and send all documentation that they requested to them. They are going to give me credit back to my card although I don't know if it will be the full amount. If you are having this same problem, and you used a credit card to make the purchase, contact your credit card company, they are willing to work with you to help resolve the problem. In the meantime USN shouldn't get away with this. There must be thousands of people out there who are out of a bunch of money. Shame on you USN!!
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- I too would like to complain about USN (Ultimate Shopping Network), a home shopping channel found on Dish Network. This company sold items that they never delivered, but charged credit cards. When I started making calls they promised a refund to my credit card (never happened). After many calls, they stopped answering the phone. This company needs to be stopped (the owners are probably now doing the same thing under a different name).
CALL USN AT (310) 229-2299, ARIZONA -- I have been researching Ultimate Shopping Network for the past week or two, since they have screwed me on a $649 ring I bought. The amazing thing I see (READ THE PARAGRAPH BELOW) is that the company has been having problems with cash flow for a while, as notated in their Quarterly Report to the SEC. Their CEO reports that they cannot deliver paid orders because of it. This report was submitted to the SEC in November 2006. Interestingly enough, their CEO is ALSO the company's Principal Accounting Officer!
Bottom line is: They cannot pay their suppliers, which means they are continuing to sell what they don't actually have. And, after they take your money, they cannot give you a refund for the unshipped item, because the money is spent (they are in bankruptcy.) This company is WAY in the hole!!
Check out their stock page (symbol is USNR) It's in the toilet. It all makes sense now why no one answers the phone at their company, and why no one gets a refund for items that they cancel or return. Believe this constitutes fraud. Here is part of their SEC report (I cut and pasted it in...)
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION FORM 10-QSB: Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange For Quarter Ended: September 30, 2006 USN CORPORATION 5215 NORTH O'CONNOR, SUITE 200, IRVING, TEXAS 76039 Address of principal executive office) Issuer's telephone number, including area code - (310) 229-2299
NET SALES - The decrease in net sales was the result of higher returns in the diamond category. We have reduced the time allotted to diamonds for our second quarter programming. In addition, due to cash flow constraints, we have been unable to fulfill all orders. Our backlog has increased from approximately $36,000 at March 31, 2006, to $5,536,000 at September 30, 2006. Date: November 21, 200 By: Mark J. Miller Chief Executive Officer And Principal Accounting Officer.
YONKERS, NEW YORK -- I won an auction for a diamond ring in August for $2,500+ - my credit card was charged immediately and I never received the merchandise - always being told that it was back ordered, they were having problems with the vendors, etc., etc. After about 3 months I cancelled my order and demanded a refund which I was supposed to get in a few weeks.
I never did - in the meantime, the time to complain to my credit card company was up and I am still out the money. I see that I am not alone in this. Is there nothing that can be done. This is obviously fraud and some government agency should be going after this company. Has anyone heard anything? Isn't there anyone out there that can help us?
NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- I submitted a review about two months ago stating that I purchased coins for approximately $4,000.00, returned them because of their poor quality and was waiting for a replacement and ultimately a refund. Just to update all of you, I have never received a replacement for the coins or a refund of the purchase price. I just want to pass this along to all of you - DO NOT WAIT TO SEEK RESTITUTION FROM YOUR CREDIT CARD COMPANY. YOU ONLY HAVE 90 DAYS TO SUBMIT A CLAIM. I relied on what the customer service people told me - the coins would be in "Friday".
After three months of "Fridays" coming and going, I decided to ask for USN to credit my account. They (USN) are a tricky bunch. I am sure they know that a consumer only has 90 days by law to seek restitution. By the way, I have called and written to ** and never got a response. I also called the "1-800" operator. I was told there is no 800 number for USN, Ultimate Shopping Network, or any of their other names.
CABLE TV -- It seems there are plenty of other people who have fallen prey to these people - DO NOT BUT FROM THEM!! Out of 4 orders, I received only one. The one order I did receive, I returned because it was defective and asked for a refund, but they sent me another one instead. Obviously, refunds are against their policy, even when they cannot deliver the merchandise.
I was lucky to have been able to lodge disputes for two of the orders with the credit card company, but the third was past the credit card company's length of time allowed. If you can, contact the credit card company to dispute and they will credit your money back and deal with the company themselves. I too would be interested in joining a class action - please contact me if one gets started. Thanks!!
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA -- Do not trust this company. They are total scam artists. I had tried to purchase a ring in August of 2006 for about $2500.00, and never received it. I waited about six weeks when I decided to cancel my order. Customer service told me it would take 10-14 business days for my refund, but of course that was a lie. Now every time I call them, they tell me it will take another 15-30 days. It is now January 12, 2007 and I have still not received my refund. In fact, I called again today and guess what? They told me it will be 15-30 days!!
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(Dec. 10, 2007)--The UTSA College of Engineering Autonomous Control Center (ACE) and Southwest Research Institute hosted UTSA's second annual Engineering, Science and Business Student Conference Nov. 9 at the Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering Building on the 1604 Campus.
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To close the conference, Southwest Research Institute principal scientist Jerry Goldstein discussed programs, discoveries and opportunities in the field of space science. A UTSA adjoint professor of physics, Goldstein recently was named one of the Brilliant 10 Young Scientists by Popular Science magazine and received a San Antonio Business Journal Forty Under 40 award.
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My soon-to-be beekeeping family members and I were discussing installing our 3# package bees which are due to arrive the first week of May.
We have decided to use all mediums and my brother-in-law added a couple of questions that I thought I would seek out some clarification on:
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When installing the bees, how many mediums should they be installed on? 1 or 2?

Do the hives need to be checked more frequently when using mediums? (The assumption here is that, given their size, the mediums will get drawn and filled sooner than deeps).

If the bees are installed on more than one medium to start, will there be any problems with them being drawn out evenly?

As beginners, will it be more difficult for us to work the bees and search out the queen early on if we install them to more than one medium?
I searched the forums and found the following:
From what I read it will be okay to do 1 or 2 to start. Does anyone have anything to add to this?
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Moving the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind from Romney is not necessarily a good plan, according to Superintendent Dr. Lynn Boyer. The West Virginia Board of Education asked Doctor Boyer to explore other locations and the cost of relocation. Boyer says it may be better to remain in
"What I saw and what I shared with them was in the day, I was bringing to them, that there did not appear to be a compelling reason," said Dr. Boyer.
Boyer also says many staff members would not relocate if the school were to move. Most of all she says community support of the school has been overwhelming. Boyer says many businesses in the area would be willing to partner with the school to provide opportunities for the students.
"Are there volunteer opportunities that our kids could have?" said Boyer. "Are there internships the kids could do that they could do with someone for a period of time? What would give them real world experience? Are there things to impede that from happening that we need to come together and talk about?"
Boyer says she's still looking at other locations, but says for the school to move a prospective community has to show it's safer than Romney.
"Our students here feel safe in this community," said Boyer. "They know the community members know who they are that they feel years and years of relationships that they recognize them in town, so the community would have to convince me they could provide a safe place."
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13 days ago I received my new queen and placed her with 4 frames of capped brood and workers on those frames. (two frames from two different hives) I put the frames in the body 2 days before I received my queen. She has now been freed 10 days.
I see her on a frame that has drawn comb, but I do not see any new eggs. How long does it take for her to decide to start laying?
I have noticed that some of the bees seem to be fighting. It looks to me like they are picking on young bees. Also, I do not see many workers bringing in pollen.
Should I add two more frames of capped brood with workers to increase the population or let it build on its own? Are they going to continue to fight? They are drinking 2 quarts of sugar water in 24 hours.
I want to do what is best for the survival of the hive.
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Friday, June 17, 2011
Usage based billing is a joke and a major scam.
There is plenty of bandwith on the provider's networks but that is not as profitable as giving you very little bandwith each month and then charging you extra for additional use. I find it hilarious when I call my ISP and they say I don't need additional bandwith because I never go over my monthly usage. I try really hard not to yell at them and tell them that they are morons. If they cap you at 80 gigs and tell you that they will charge you for each additional gig, I make sure that I stay within the small limit alloted to me. I do need more bandwidth and I don't go over my monthly cap so that I don't give these greedy corporations even a penny more. They have upset millions of people in North America and world wide and continue to harm the relationship between them and their customers. In the future they should not be surprised when their own customers lash back at them by moving to smaller ISP's who are less greedy and offer a reasonable amount of data for a reasonable amount of money.
Internet usage is becoming more expensive not because it really is but because the large corporations are trying to inflate the price so that they can make huge profits and gouge their customers as much as they can. The Internet has become an integral part in our homes and people have to realize what is happening with Usage Based Billing and fight back against this new policy that the large ISPs are trying to force on us. So far, many people are not very knowledgeable about this subject and I hope that they take it upon themselves to research it and get to know the facts. The large Corporations do not care about their customers and they will continue these business practices until we stop them by demanding something fair. If we do nothing, the large corporations will definitely charge us a lot more for a lot less. We would love to hear your own opinion on Usage Based Billing so please leave your opinions in the comment section below.
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- AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 5:28 PM
commicast, verwhinezon, suckscom, and the like are PISSED that we are no longer feeding the 1980's & 1990's cash cow of land lines & cable commercial programming *uh I mean tv programming*.ReplyDelete
when I got my dry loop dsl I had to practically go off on the 3rd person I talked to because they didnt realize that I was not a grey haired old lady that still too scared to get rid of my $50 a month land line because I am afraid my jitterbug cell phone wont work in a snow storm after I break my hip in the shower.
....long story short I finally reached intelligent life and got my 3000kbps dry loop for $30/mo with no home phone.
as far as TV goes...I ONLY watch netflix hulu etc (unless I am at someones house and they are watching cable).....I cant stand cable AT ALL commercial commercial commercial commercial show commercial commercial commercial commercial commercial show...etc.
anyway UBB blows
No kidding with you there. With the economy sucking so bad, I quit satellite TV a long time ago, have no cable, got rid of my land lines, but didn't care much because I could do Netfix and stream music with Slacker and Pandora and Lastfm. Verizon Wireless is now going to put the screws to me since they will be implementing UBB... if Qwest.net does the same for my DSL then screw it. I'll start reading books again... buying several used paperbacks each month to read will cost a hell of a lot less than data usage...!!!ReplyDelete
I'm going to disagree with you. I don't think UBB is wrong in itself. In fact, I believe that we should move to metered bandwidth, and I'm an extremely high-usage customer.ReplyDelete
The problem is that the prices for these services are absurd. Whereas developed countries provide reasonable 100Mb or 4G service for about US$25-30 a month (unlimited), US and Canadian providers want to accept enormous tax breaks to build out infrastructure, then charge customers US$50 for something capped.
What if metered banwidth cost $5 per month for service and $0.05/GB above that? Would you support UBB then? I'm sure you would, because suddenly it seems fair and achievable to pay $13 for that 80GB and 500GB would cost you a whopping $30. The utility company would still get 60% gross profit, and almost every business in the world operates on much less than that (retail operates in the 40% area and restaurants are much less than that).
It's the price you refuse to accept, I'm sure, and you should. Gross profits of 90%+ are absurd and don't happen in healthy markets.
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Australia has been doing this forever.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Shit "worldwide" has alway had UBB - unlimited is a myth and is not feasible. User pays is the only way to control people who use more of the system than others. Now I would prefer a system where you pay just per GB .. No caps A's like you say it stops you from surfing hindering the Internet. Hopefully with such a system competition will bring down pricesReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 6:10 AM
It's more common in the UK to have a data cap than to have unlimited.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 4:40 PM
It is not competition when the corporations share boardrooms.ReplyDelete
80 GB is pretty high cap on a per month basis really, although I have to say its not inconceivable that I would go over that with video streaming. And you are right... they want to discourage video streaming or at least turn it into a source of profit. I never stream netflix because I am pretty sure that if I do then my ISP will limit my bandwidth even though they say they don't. The fine print of my contract says they can do so whenever my usage affects the network adversely... in other words, we will give you the bandwidth as long as you don't use it. Its a bait and switch marketing tactic to sell you a premium service but never actually have to deliver it.ReplyDelete
The idea that millions of people were ever going to get to share the entire contents of their video and music libraries with each other for nothing but the cost of a modem was a fantasy from the start.
Here's an alternative: MAIL A USB HARD DRIVE to a Friend and have them mail it back. I have a 250 GB usb hard drive and even with shipping costs and delays in transit I can swap that with a couple of friends by mail every month, which must be at least several hundred gigabytes of data transfered between us. I am speaking hypothetically, of course. We don't actually do that because we don't have that much data.
Also, you can build your own Wireless Lan like what they do with Freedom Box and transfer as much data over that as you want between you and your neighbors.
Finally, you can buy EC2 Instances and use S3 from Amazon if you are sending a lot of data to others, which will reduce the draw on the ISP's bandwidth.
Giant corporations are not the only source of data transfer between human beings and if you are going to buy into their way of delivering "The Internet" to you then of course you have to pay them what they want. Its their equipment and you are being allowed to use it at their pleasure.
- AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 1:07 PM
Personally I regard it as evil beyond belief. It is the product of a disease long thought dead, GOLD-FEVER," yep there'g gold in them there suckers pockets and if they won't hand it over willingly we'll just Hang 'em High till they get the message.ReplyDelete
These disgusting people have used the ridiculous excuses of ecology and the mythical paperless office( which wastes more paper than ever) in order to create a society totally dependant on the Internet, whether we like it or not. The argument,or more correctly the lie, has been that it's inevitable. It isn't. However the aim in convincing people it is serves the same purpose.
When there are no longer any other options they will charge what they like and leave the " rebels, commies, cybercriminals, jews, etc" totally out in the cold to look after themselves. The concept of Dystopian society could well become a reality if we allow these corporate parasites to do what they like.One thing the Internet has a lot of are users and perhaps it's time these users got together to form an International Internet Users Collective to champion the cause of the user and fight these spongers. We make the internet possible through our purchase of computers and once purchased we should be free to use the computers we buy to do what we like, when we like. If ISP's aren't happy with that they can always close down, but we know they won't do that because of the advertising revenue profits they are already receiving- profits they are not even doing anything to earn.


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Anyone watching? I don't have IN -- any reports?
Standing now:
1 Amanda Evora / Mark Ladwig 62.87
2 Tiffany Vise / Don Baldwin, Los Angeles 54.29
3 Lindsay Davis / Themistocles Leftheris 51.07
4 Gretchen Donlan / Andrew Speroff 48.62
5 Lisa Moore / Justin Gaumond 46.44
Anyone know why there is such a big delay?
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John Coughlin, Kansas City FSC 64.30
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Does anyone know who is doing the commentary? I didn't catch it.
Any free live stream?I remember that last year it was one from NBC but i can't found it!
Really liking Caitlin/Yankowskas. Glad there's a U.S. pair to root for. It's been awhile.
I am not sure about a live stream but the final results are posted on the USFSA's live result feed.
Top 4
3. R. Brubaker and new partner
Bereswill and Young looked beautiful and had a great program. They hit all the elements including nice side by side toes. They had a very European look , and I really enjoyed watching them.
Is it still going on!?! Did I miss it! I'm in the PNW, PST time. Darn, I hope I didn't miss the final group.
Oops, okay I just read this thread, I did miss it. I really wanted to see Mary Beth Marley, as I did enjoy her Jr. SP & LP the other night. Also, I was soooo very excited to see how she & Rockne looked out there on the ice. Replays aren't up yet, so it looks like I'll have to wait a bit.
I'm NOT going to miss ladies!
Saw the last two groups - loved Marley/Brubaker. Yankowskas and Coughlin were great and deserve their lead. Denney and Barrett were really lackluster.
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Near Piazza Navona, charming apartment! (Vintage)
Size90 m²
Floor No.2
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
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- Family/child friendly
Accommodation summary
|Via di Tor Millina, 00186 Roma, Italy
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This stylish and spacious apartment, full of charm and magic atmospheres, is located just 10 meters walk from Piazza Navona extraordinary, surely the most beautiful squares of Rome
The square internationally famous for his works of art on the square in front of the fountains of Bernini.
Of course, the Piazza Navona is not only historical, but especially of the senses which is a square with numerous cafés, wine bars, restaurants and pubs in the square, sitting comfortably, you can taste the typical Italian cuisine, and enjoy watching the diverse wildlife that every evening the crowd.
The Navona apartment is located in a building that '600 on the second floor without elevator and consists of:
two entrances, one with direct access to the kitchen, and the other, the main one in the living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a small bedroom.
The brand new apartment, overlooking the market, after a skilful and laborious job of restructuring, which happily combines the ancient with the modern, making it particularly suitable for a peaceful and relaxing, full of joy. A single word: "unforgettable
House rulesOn the occasion of National Holidays, Easter, Christmas and New Year Holidays the price can be increase of 20% of the high season prices and in every special season.
Check-in and out are possible from :
15:00 p.m. to 21:00 p.m. no cost
21:01 p.m. to 0:00 (midnight) the cost is € 30.
0:01 a.m. to 7 a.m. the cost is € 70.
Check-out before 09:00 a.m. the cost is € 70.
Final cleaning is € 50.
Turist tax: 2 € each person per night, it is not payed by minus ten years of age for a maximum of 10 nights.
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|$ 24 US per guest/night extra
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Highly Recommended!
Apartment with Italian flair! Perfect location next to Piazza Navona and within easy walking distance to most sights! Bar for breakfast and a grocery just a few steps away! Within many nice restaurants, bars and ice cream parlors!
So right in the middle of the action, that however earplugs at least aligned to the front bedroom should not forget! ;-)
Absolut empfehlenswert!
Wohnung mit italienischem Flair! Perfekte Lage neben Piazza Navona und in fußläufiger Nähe zu den meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten! Bar zum Frühstücken und Lebensmittelgeschäft nur ein paar Schritte entfernt! Im Umkreis viele nette Lokale, Bars und Eisdielen!
So mittendrin im Geschehen, dass man allerdings Ohrstöpsel zumindest im nach vorne ausgerichteten Schlafzimmer nicht vergessen sollte!;-)
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My sister and I loved staying in this lovely apartment for one week. The location is PERFECT! The apartment itself is clean, spacious for a European flat, and had all the amenities necessary for a wonderful stay in Rome. July our host messenger was libel and very helpful allowing us the luxury of knowing if we had a question or problem that she would be available. The first floor is very convenient , but the windows are a little small. All in all I think it was superb and would stay there again! Thank you Giulio e Giovanni and (July !!).
Beautiful views from the private rooftop terrace. Plenty of space in the apartment for us as a couple. Enjoyed opening the windows and getting a great cross breeze whiling listening to the sounds from the pedestrian street Borgo Pio. Car/road noise was not an issue in this apartment. Rental staff was quite responsive to email questions and were very welcoming and helpful. Only negative was the internet access or lack of it. Staff did fix issue by day 2 but then the internet went out again a few days later. Overall very happy with our experience.
We had a pleasant stay.
Nice apartment with stunning view and sounds from Peters Church.
We received loots of tips from the people that meet us upon our arrival at the apartment.
Huge problem that the street door lock didn't work!
We won't hesitate to come back.
/The Ettrups from Denmark
We were thrilled by the great accommodation and especially the view on the rooftop -Wow. Many thanks to Massimo and his colleagues - very friendly on-site support.
Happy Conni
Wir waren begeistert von der Unterkunft und vor allem die Aussicht auf der Dachterrasse -WOW, toll. Vielen Dank an Massimo und seinen Kollegen - überaus freundliche Betreuung vor Ort.
Alles Gute Conni
We spent 1 week Rome.Nous n have not met Giulio Lorenzo but that must be an employee. C is a rental agency Rentitaly. The apartment is very well located and quiet. Lorenzo asked us 50th household when it is not specified in the "house rules." We refused he contacted the office and we have not paid. By cons must not pay tourist tax 2nd day per person.
Ikea decor, uncomfortable bedding, blankets are worn and unreliable, no mattress cover. No internet for 4 days, we were offered to go to an internet point and a refund. S through 50th they mind you book a car for the return to Rome Ciampino Airport. They s fit for the check in and check out.
Nous avons passé 1 semaine à Rome.Nous n avons pas rencontré Giulio mais Lorenzo qui doit être un employé. C est une agence de location Rentitaly. L appartement est très bien situé et calme. Lorenzo nous a demandé 50 e de ménage alors que ce n est pas prècisé dans " les règles de la maison" .Nous avons refusé il a contacté le bureau et nous n avons pas payé. Par contre il faut payer ne taxe de sejour de 2 e par jour et par personne.
Déco Ikea, literie très inconfortable, les couvertures sont usées et douteuses, pas de protège matelas. Pas d internet pendant 4 jours, ils nous ont proposé d aller dans un internet point et de nous rembourser. Moyennant 50e ils s occupent de vous réserver une voiture pour le retour à l aéroport Ciampino. Ils s adaptent pour le check in et check out.
Central, quiet, furnished with everything you need, perfect for two. some particular sin (like broken shower door) easy to repair but neglected that create some discomforts. precise and gentle boys agency. right first time. to be repeated
centrale, silenzioso, arredato di tutto ciò che serve, perfetto per due. peccato alcuni particolari (tipo porta della doccia rotta) semplici da riparare ma trascurati che creano alcuni disagi. precisi e gentili i ragazzi dell'agenzia. buona la prima. da ripetere
The apartment is within walking distance of the major sights. The area around the apartment is quiet and works real Italian. Got a perfect reception of Lorenzo, and he also gave us many good tips. We enjoyed the terrace, direct sunlight will, however, not much of in November, as it faces north. 5 stars from us.
Lejligheden ligger i gåafstand fra de store seværdigheder. Området ved lejligheden er stille og virker ægte italiensk. Fik en perfekt modtagelse af Lorenzo, og han gav os også mange gode tips. Vi nød terrassen, direkte sol kommer der dog ikke meget af i november, da den vender mod nord. 5 stjerner fra os.
Fresh, well equipped apartment in a fantastic location just a few steps from Campo De Fiori. Good attitude and prompt service at issue in the apartment. Only negative was confusion when it came out so we had to wait and eventually call for values.
Fräsch, välutrustad lägenhet med fantastiskt läge ett stenkast från Campo de Fiori. Bra bemötande och snabb service vid problem i lägenheten. Enda negativa var missförstånd när det gällde utcheckning så vi fick vänta, och till slut ringa efter värden.
I spent over a week in to this apartment and I find it really worth the trouble. Great location in the heart of Rome's historic center. Everything is walking distance. The apartment clean, elegant, with all the comfort you need for a great time in Rome. The host, Lorenzo is great, always willing to help and give the best advice. I will with pleasure and without hesitation. Elena SHALITO.
J'ai passé plus s'une semaine dans cet appartement et je trouve qu'il vaut vraiment l peine. Super bien placé, au cœur de centre historique de Rome. Tout est accessible a pied.
L'appartement propre, élégant, avec tout le confort nécessaire pour passer un super moment à Rome.
Le hôte, Lorenzo est formidable, toujours prêt à aider et donner le meilleur conseil.
Je reviendrai avec grand plaisir et sans hésiter.
Elena SHALITO.
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I have a Heiland tube and want to try and confirm if it is the correct one for a Boba ESB blaster.
It has the following markings -
Number 900448 stamped on it plus the company name and extension (x2) and shutter (x1) also pat pend. it has 6 slots 3 rows of 2 and then three holes around the back. with a nice biig fat thread at the opp end.
Just looking for clarification of the model? Photos are not too good as is it so shiny but here is one.
Thanks Bobby.