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|Saiko from Bakuman school uniform version! looking forward to this as this is really a test of whether or not i can use patterns! and can i make a good ahoge for the wig! lots of new things for me test out! so this will be fun!!
Jacket is done with lots of cheating, no lining, no pads, no interfacing, that's right cut LOADS of corners with this! but I'm happy with it so far, first time I've made a proper jacket like this i;m proud!
Still have to style wig and do the bag! loads to do still! can i do it in time! also awaiting a tie from tierack, and some contacts!
Gotta keep working hard!
Great choice, it's great to see more Bakuman cosplay and I've never seen his school uniform version cosplayed before. Good luck with this ^_^
Fab job on the jacket dude!!!
MASHIRO!! --> Saiko :P I think i saw you on the saturday and i was going to ask or a photo but you looked tired *pats* still t'is an epic Mashiro ^.^
Awesome Bakuman cosplay! Uniform is sweet and the hair is pretty well done too ^^
thanks guys :D the jacket wasn't even ironed after being in the was either! there is some frizz in the wig, but thanks for the awesome comments!! :D


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Vegetables VS Bugs
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Vegetables VS Bugs is a game which your vegetables have to fight with bugs to protect your vegetable garden.
You plant a lot of vegetables and it is going to harvest them. But at this a great number of bugs want to eat your vegetables. Your vegetables are meeting danger and you have to kill so many bugs.
It is impossible to kill so many bugs. Don't worry! Your vegetables join in this war to protect themselves. You are a general now and you need take a good advantage of your different vegetables to against these bugs.
Now let me tell you the operation of this game.
1. You need to know that when you plant anyone vegetable, you need have enough seeds. Different vegetables will need different numbers of seeds. The number is shown on their icons.
2. The seed will appear automatically every once in a while and drops on the ground. After a while, it will disappear if you don't pick up. Touching it can pick it up. Another way to get seeds is that you need to put a bag on the ground. The bag will produce seeds every once in a while.
3. Bugs will attack your vegetable garden round after round. You have to plant vegetables before your garden to stop the bugs. Choosing the vegetable you want to plant and then put it on the ground. The plant will attack the bugs automatically.
4. Different vegetables have different power and the different bugs also have different defensive power. So you need to make a good plan to use your vegetable well.
5. This is a good game which not only can kill time but also can practice the ability of thinking. If you don't think it seriously, some round you can't get a victory.
6. If you feel this game is good in a way, please give me five stars. I hope that you can give me an email when you meet any problem of this game or you have good advice, I will improve it.
In a way, this game is a tower defense game. But it is different from the traditional tower defense games. You can have a try to experience it.
Vegetables VS Bugs is similar with the Plants vs Zombies. But I feel that the zombies are little ugly and I want to make a game which is fresh and beautiful, so I make this game and I hope that you can support it to make it better.
Your vegetable garden is very dangerous and you have to protect it and all that you can use is your vegetables, so now you should join in the war with your vegetables. Don't lose.
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Multi-Level Display Box is rated out of 5 by 70.
Rated 3 out of 5 by Kittypatrol from Decent Box Good box to display my lego mini figure collection!
Date published: 2015-08-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by HomesByHannah from Excellent Case I've been looking everywhere for a display case and this one exceeded my expectations. You can use it several ways and the cover fits tightly. It is well made and looks expensive. I highly recommend it.
Date published: 2015-05-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by dreamslovemagic from just what I was looking for! I was very excited to find these cases and ordered two right away. I was a bit worried when they arrived because they looked smaller than I had expected, but my POP vinyls fit in them well and my display looks lovely! I am very happy with this product. :)
Date published: 2014-09-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by jt46 from Great item for collectors I have purchased 3 of these multi-level display boxes in the past year. They are perfect for small collections and anywhere space is at a premium. They can be multi-level or one flat level. i have some small collectibles that I display in these boxes and not only do they look great but it also means that i don't have to try and dust around these small items. They are terrific and look great on shelf units.
Date published: 2014-04-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by UnicornoPup from Great Product!!! Great product for a good price!! Shipping was done very nicely. Purchased these for my tokidoki and kidrobot collections and I really like it. I've been searching for display boxes for a while, and could not find one that fit what I was looking for. Perfect, definitely will need to buy more soon!
Date published: 2014-04-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by PandaLiLee from Great Display Case at Great Price I was so happy to find these cases! They are sturdy, manufactured well, and provide lots of room. I use them for my Disney Vinylmation Collection. The spacers allow me to have three rows. All of my vinyls can be clearly seen and are kept DUST FREE!
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by rm86 from nice display works well with my 3" kidrobot figures, fits about 5-6 figures side by side, so about 15-18 total. these display cases stack very well on top of one another.
Date published: 2014-04-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by VinylmationCollector from Perfect for Vinylmations! I have seen other Vinylmation collectors use these same exact display boxes for their figures and they are absolutely one of the best displays for them! I have provided a picture to show my Vinylmations in these display cases. I have way too many figures for all of them to be able to fit, but the displays definitely helped organize them and clear up space off of my other shelves that the Vinylmations were taking over.
Date published: 2014-04-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by TheCollector from Nice plastic box I collect various items. And this handy little display box holds smaller items and fits very well, overall,l with the rest of my displayed objects.
Date published: 2014-04-02
Rated 2 out of 5 by MissG from first time I purchased something I didn't love. a little flimsy
Date published: 2014-03-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by mfleisch from Awesome Product This thing is great for Disney Vinylmations, holds 12 no problem!
Date published: 2014-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by thegumbiecat from Perfect for small vinyls and figs I used several of these for my large collection of Tokidoki as well as some pathfinder figurines. They all look great in the box and the boxes stack. The only bad thing about stacking the is the figs fall over super easy if you bump it, and I am clumsy. 5 stars for price and look.
Date published: 2014-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Dess from Exactly what I was looking for Excellent size for displaying twenty one Lego Mini-figures.
Date published: 2014-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by Outrundaylight from Great for collectors and VERY affordable! I collect a lot of small items and always have trouble finding a way to display them, while keep them protected as well. This display case was perfect! The multiple levels allows you to appreciate all the pieces in the collection, and the stacking option is great for even bigger collections. This comes highly recommended!
Date published: 2014-03-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by Disneycrazy from Great display case I use these cases to dispay my vinylmations. They are perfect for this use. The item is very reasonably priced and always comes well packaged.
Date published: 2014-03-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by ladycat1170 from perfect for display I bought this so I could display my Disney Marvel Avengers vinylmation figures. It is the perfect size for 12 of them. When the series 2 figs come out, I will get a new one. Another great item from the Container Store. I love that the display can be done more than just the one way
Date published: 2014-02-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by evtucker from Nice display case I purchased four of these cases to show off my sandalwood chess set and other trinkets. I am extremely pleased with them and have now ordered 2 more to help protect more of my trinkets. (It also will make dusting much, much easier.) The picture below didn't turn out too good, but will show how these boxes protect my trinkets and why I think two more would be good. I could then spread everything out better. I am very pleased with this purchase.
Date published: 2014-02-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by Eddie1975 from Great value! Purchased these case to display the Disney Infinity game figures.Each case hold about six figures and they look great. After sharing these cases on Facebook many people asked me where to purchase them. I shared the link and people from all over the country started ordering them too. Have seen so many photos of the Disney Infinity figures now displayed in these cases. Think I really started something!
Date published: 2013-11-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by Sara0107 from Great Purchase My sister and I purchased this display box for use at our father's memorial. We decided to showcase the medals he received, while serving in the Vietnam War. We were really happy with the purchase. The ability to move the shelves around for a different look was what sold us, as we weren't sure exactly how to go about the display. With a little sticky tack we were able to display not only the medals, but a couple of small mementos our father kept as reminders of his near death experiences. My only drawback would be that it seems a little flimsy, however once put together and on a shelf it's fine(wish it was a little easier to lift for dusting under and around). I suppose we could glue it closed, but that seems too permanent.
Date published: 2013-10-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by Jaimie from In complete love!!! I had purchased this today because I saw that it was perfect to hold the 3 inch Disney vinylmations.i have been collection them for 3 years and haven't found something to display them nicely until now. It is also affordable i have seen similar cases online for $ 20-30. It holds 18 of them perfectly. It is just the best. And it's not too big not to small and helps me save time on dusting. :) I would and have already recommend it to anyone that I know who collects!
Date published: 2013-05-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by Seraphbleu from Favorite Vinylmation Display This multi-level display case is my favorite Vinylmation display box! It keeps vinlys organized, clean and free from dust. There are three steps in each display box which allow you to clearly see the heads and chests of the back two rows. I can fit up to 21 vinyls in each box, 7 per row, though it is a tight squeeze (see photo). Keep in mind, vinyls with extended necks or oversized accessories may be too tall for the top row. Also, vinyls with hand accessories, tails and body accessories will take up more room per row. These display boxes are also stackable which is another cool feature. My favorite way to use these cases is to display and entire set. Love, love, love this display box!
Date published: 2013-04-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by SallyMC from Great display box This display box is great! It looks expensive but really affordable.
Date published: 2013-04-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by rmb72 from Versatile Display The movable steps make this box so versatile. It is just the right size to fit on a book shelf. The units stack easily. If it was a little taller, I could fit my bobbleheads in it too.
Date published: 2013-04-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lovely from Bought for Lego people My girls wanted something to house their lego people. There is a good bit of headroom left, but it is the best looking and cheapest thing I could find. I like the stairsteps.
Date published: 2013-04-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ifoundit from Star Wars legos resting place! My son has a massive collection of Star Wars lego sets and after putting them together, he would much rather display them rather than putting them back in their cardboard box. These boxes are perfect for the smaller figures and keeps them dust free! We purchased larger boxes to accommodate the space ships and are on our way to getting his entire collection displayed and he loves the fact that he doesn't have to dust them all the time now!
Date published: 2013-04-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by LouisaM from Amazing Display Boxes These are absolutely amazing. I use them to display my Disney Vinylmations. They look so cute in the display boxes. Every time I look at the cases it brings a smile to my face. I looked for quite some time for something to display my figures in. i finally found these and they are great.
Date published: 2013-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by hurtadocp from EXCELLENT for displaying your small collectibles. This is so amazing for displaying your small collectibles. No need to dust every single piece every week. Highly recommend this to everyone who wants to show off their "cool stuff." :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)
Date published: 2013-03-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by Lomoru from Perfect dimensions for Nendoroid Petit Absolutely perfect size for Nendoroid Petit figures. I had recently purchased a set of 12, and I was a little worried about how to display them until I saw this. Honestly the dimensions of the display box couldn't have been more perfect if I had gotten it custom made for the job.
Date published: 2013-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by cedthebeast from Display cases vinylmations I use these to display vinylmations. These are awesome and I look forward in ordering more. Easy to setup, can fit it most places like shelves where i put mines. I fit about 12 vinylmations in one could fit 15 max if you squeeze them in. Going to buy more
Date published: 2013-03-14
Rated 5 out of 5 by lovedisney from Best Display Box for Vinlymation These boxes are perfect for Vinlymations, clear and quite sturdy. You can fit a lot in them, as many as 15 if you squeeze them in. I have put about 10 for a comfortable and easy to see display. The only problem is that the boxes are not locked closed, so the tops can be taken off easily.
Date published: 2013-02-20


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Would anyone know the thread size and pitch of the threads on the Rear O2 sensor. I got a TurboXS racepipe with a O2 bung on it and I don't want to take out the O2 sensor off of my high flow cat. So I would like to get a bolt that will block off the bung, but need to know the thread size and pitch.
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Going Back to School? Get Your Tech Ready!
Going Back to School for some is the most "wonderful time of the year"! New clothes, new apartment, new schedule, new friends and the best of all new technology! Well it can all seem daunting and expensive to get everything new all at once – but it really doesn't have to be, at least for technology. Here are a few tips to get you tech ready easily and affordably this back to school season!
- Need a new computer? Think again. Have you considered taking in your laptop for spring cleaning? Maybe upgrading your memory, updating your wireless card with Wireless-N, getting a new hard drive, or just upgrading your operating system. It can be less expensive to upgrade your computer's components as you have the budget, than going out and getting an entirely new computer.
- You bought a new computer and now, what do you do with your old one? Well this is great for parents with kids – you get the latest and greatest computer and give your kids the "hand me down" computer. Okay, but make sure you upgrade the "hand me down" for your kids– you don't want them to have ancient technology and you want them equipped with the best tech to excel in the classroom, right?
- You moved out of your Parents' house and now you are on your own – what tech do you really need? Okay besides your Xbox and a computer – you should have a good Wireless-N router. Your wireless-N router will amp up your devices with the high speed access they need for both school work and entertainment –from research to video streaming. A good router is a must for gaming online, and if you're going to video chat with mom and dad, you don't want annoying jerky pictures that start and stop.
- You have roommates and you worry about them hacking into your computer? Well a Dual-Band router can easily help with this concern. A Dual Band router is like having two wireless routers in one. There are two bands – the 2.4 GHz band and the 5.0 GHz band. When you set up your network, put yourself on the 5.0 GHz band and have your roommate(s) on the 2.4 GHz band. You'll get a few benefits from this including your own network with its own network name and separate password so your roommates can't touch your network. Plus, you'll take advantage of the 5.0 GHz band that has less interference so you can get faster speeds. Win win!
- Lack of cellular coverage in your dorm or apartment? Going wireless and utilizing Wi-Fi might cost less than your cellphone plan charges. Check with your wireless provider on rates – but if you have a wireless router in your home already – you can benefit from using Wi-Fi rather than cell service.
- You live in a Sorority or Fraternity house and you can't get a Wi-Fi signal in your room? This can be a nightmare because being on Facebook or playing games all hours of the day and night is the livelihood of your college existence. Well, for $89, you can get a range extender like a Linksys RE1000. The range extender will help boost the wireless signal from your router and get into rooms that lack a signal for access to the Internet. The RE1000 has a tool that helps you put it in the right place in the house so you can get the signal to all the rooms. Rushing? This knowledge might give you the extra shoe-in you deserve!
- College books or food money? Yes we all hate shelling out $800 for an anthropology book – but have you considered getting your book on your e-reader or tablet? The latest trend in textbooks is to save money ( and trees) by downloading your books rather than getting hard copies. You can save somewhere in the 20% range. That is a lot of money and can buy a lot of Top Raman! However beware, you can't sell them back and it's hard to take notes on the pages. But eventually – could all books be digitally in school? A strong possibility. Another reason why Wi-Fi can be handy.
- Online classes – Score! Everyone who has had an 8:00 am class or a 6:00 pm Thursday night course can relate to "I wish this class was online". Rolling out of bed and hopping on to the computer for a course sounds like heaven. However, if you don't have Internet, it can be a problem. Why not opt for Cable or DSL, of course, and the latest wireless router, and a computer with a Wireless-N network card. This way you'll have the speed and connectivity to your online course. And if for some reason the power goes out – you can always head over to Starbucks – you'll be able to concentrate no problem.
- Staying secure online. The last thing you want to happen is losing your term paper to hackers, so checking a few things on your network could save you all semester long. First, make sure you have a network name on your router. If you have a Linksys E-Series router, you don't need to worry about this for Linksys names your router for you. But if you have an older router – it might keep the default such as "Linksys". Second, change your WEP/WPA password every few months. And if you want to go a little extra, connect all your devices on the network thru Mac address filtering. This will register each device to your network so the network knows that is the device you want connected. This keeps unwanted devices, such as a neighbor's PC, from piggy backing off your wireless connection. Also, if you are at Kinko's or Starbucks using their network – you might also want to have software security such as McAfee or Symantec (paid versions) or free security from companies like AVG, Avira and Avast.
- Making sure your kids are using the Internet appropriately. If you have young teens in the house you probably don't want them surfing the Internet without your supervision. Or maybe you have teens and you don't want them using Facebook or chatting with friends during homework hours. No problem, parental control software can help you manage all of that. All Linksys routers include basic parental control tools to filter out sites you don't want your kids on. It will also block sites at your discretion (Ideal for grounding!) and also block time frames so your kids won't be online during hours you don't want them to. It also works for devices connected to your router such as smartphones, tablets and game consoles. Using parental controls may just help your kids to get straight A's this year!
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We arrive in Phoenix about 1:20AM. Melissa is graciously there to pick us up. We get to her house, take a shower in a REAL shower, and sleep in a REAL bed! As nice as it feels, there is a part of you that misses the uncomfort of it all. Still trying to get used to it!


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Posted by Chuck
Elliott and his staff won my case!
Thank you again for all your help with my case. Elliott and his staff were outstanding to work with during this trying time for me and my family.
I have a number of physical issues that hit me all around the same time, as well as complications from one of my four surgeries I had within a four month period of time. I quickly exhausted all my sick and annual leave, leave donated to me, and also had been on three months of leave without pay.
I was a U.S. Air Force program manager with a heavy workload. My team covered for me while I was out of the office and did a great job, but someone needed to be in my position doing the job on a daily basis.
After learning that my primary care doctor, surgeon, and civilian doctor on base would support my disability claim, I did a search on-line, found, and contacted Andalman & Flynn.
Elliott and his staff were very understanding and supportive through the entire process. It was a trying time for my family and
me to include the financial strain of missing so much work without pay. My health issues and financial burden created a lot of stress for my family and me. Elliott and his team were always available to answer questions, and even just talk when I needed them. I never waited longer than 24 hours for an email response or a returned call.
Elliott and his team let me know every step of the FERS disability retirement application process and gave me an approximate time-line of the process from beginning to end. My case took approximately 10 months from start to finish. Understanding all cases are different and that some are decided in a shorter time or longer. My case was about the average time it takes to complete.
Again, Elliott and his team were all over my case and even though this was a stressful time with all my health issues, I was at peace knowing they were always there for my family and me.
My wife and I both appreciate the outstanding service, empathy, and support Elliott and his team displayed toward my family and me during this process.
I thank Elliott and his team again for all they have done for my family and me, and I highly recommend Andalman & Flynn to anyone looking for an outstanding and experienced firm in the field of disability law. Thank you Elliott!
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Hired Elliott for his legal experience with Federal Disability Retirement (FDR) claims, after researching OPM's application process.
My initial consultation with Elliott and his paralegal Zubaidah exceeded expectations. The FDR process involves multi-agency forms, evaluations and approval. Intimidating, overwhelming and confusing. Elliott and Zubaidah put me at ease; they would manage every legal step of the FDR labyrinth. No smoke and mirrors.
Never had a warm and fuzzy with the legal profession, but Elliott is human. Empathetic, yet no nonsense. Zubaidah communicated with me on every step of the process. Smart, knowledgable and supportive.
My FDR claim was approved with the initial submission to OPM.
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Attorney Elliott Andalman won my SSDI claim. Elliott is very professional, experienced and extremely knowledgable in the SSDI arena. He will guide and help you get the needed medical, functional and vocational evidence you need to win. He is a compassionate and genuine person as well. I would highly recommend him should you become sick, injured and unable to work due to your medical conditions.
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Andalman brought a steady and calm approach to resolve a complicated mutli-front matter. He worked effectively with me (the client) and added value from his special experience in disability, and I believe that by following his guidance we have better positioned my legal claims.
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I came to Elliott Andalman for assistance with my Federal Disability Retirement and Social Security cases. I had tried to handle these at first on my own with no success and then hired another attorney who was a complete scam and lost my reconsideration (Harris Federal Law Firm based in Kentucky). We had pretty much given up at that point. We were emotionally and financially drained. Then my husband found Andalman & Flynn on the internet. That's when everything changed. We first talked with Mr. Andalman and his WONDERFUL assistant, Zubaidah Haamid, on the phone and the compassion and empathy from both of them were overwhelming. They gave us new hope and strength. They immediately took over my cases and handled everything. Any questions or concerns were answered promptly, thoroughly and with kindness and compassion. We also loved that Zubaidah not only would explain the current step, but also prepared us for the upcoming steps. Elliott and Zubaidah won both of my cases. They made a very difficult process seem simple and never made us feel like a burden. We would STRONGLY RECOMMEND this law firm.
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After being denied OPM disability retirement and having a dreadful experience with another firm that charged very little for handling my initial application for disability (I found out the hard way that it's true -- you get what you pay for), I went to see Mr. Andalman for help with my Request for Reconsideration. I found him to be very knowledgeable, ethical, and responsive. Due to the work by Mr. Andalman and his assistant, I was approved for OPM disability upon reconsideration. I'm very grateful for having found his law firm, Andalman & Flynn, and highly recommend them to all who are disabled from work.
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I came to Mr. Andalman after a very bad experience with another firm. Mr. Andalman assigned Zubaidah in his office to assist him with my case. They were always available for questions and always showed concern. Based on my dealings with the other firm on the same case, I can tell you that Elliott and Zubaidah are at the top of the list for handling disability cases. Everything happened just as they had extensively explained it to me. They were in contact with the medical professionals that handle and know my health. They ultimately won my Social Security and Federal Disability cases. I am sincerely thankful to have found their firm. They are many miles away, but it made no difference to the outcome of my case. I only wish I had found them sooner.
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Mr Andalman handled both my social security and private disability cases with skill and compassion and I finally received benefits in both. I was very sick and felt extremely vulnerable--the process can be very difficult and even humiliating, at a time in your life when you are least well prepared to deal with such things. Elliott understood the toll the process took, was efficient, fair and compassionate. I've worked with him off and on over many years, and I'm grateful I found him.
Posted by Jerry
Elliott Andalman and the people at his firm are the best! I needed a lawyer to help with my Federal Disability Retirement from the Postal Service. I did a lot of research, and called several law firms in and around my area before I settled on Andalman and Flynn. I saw that they have a great winning percentage on the first try at disablity benefits..I had always heard that you were mostly turned down on your first application. Not true!. Andalman and Flynn won my case the first time around, no appeals!
They explained everything up front, told me what to expect, kept me informed. They actually treated me like a person and not just a potential check.
I was being given false information from my employer about what I could and couldn't do during the disability process pertaining to resigning and health benefits coveraage. I called Elliott's office and they showed me when and how to do it the right way. I had a great contact in Andalman and Flynn's office named Zubaidah Haamid. She took care of most of the day to day stuff with me. She is very proffessional, but also very kind, patient and understanding. My family was going through a very rough time and they made it easier.
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Everything works as Cadillac should. All scheduled maintenance - I'll get you a fresh oil change at the Cadillac dealer the day before you pick up a car and show you the receipt (oil life indicator at 50% right now)- The dealer I use is Cadillac of Novi; they put fresh wax on when oil change is done.Low mileage (little less than 47,000 miles), Non-smoker, Power everything, Runs & drives great, Very nice luxury car for the price of economy car! Bose stereo. Keyless go. (You don't need to take your key out of your bag on cold days..) and Remote start (car will be warmed up before you get in)- 2 keyfobs come with car.Rear Parking Sensor. Cadillac Logoed custom mat (red) and OEM mat both will come with this car.Red accent steering cover. Memory seat with driver recognition (Car knows if it's you or your wife and bring up the setting, even to the music you were listening to!)Heated seats, In-dash CD changer (plays MP3 music CDs too) XM and On-star equipped, and So Much More!!!You won't find this much of luxury with this low mileage at this low price!My wife loved it while she had it but it's time for next owner to enjoy this Caddy. Please contact for more detailed picture or any question.Car located in Novi (near 12 oaks mall), and also can be shown in Walled Lake / Commerce twp area. KBB private party value at $14,848 (at "very good") - I have priced it lower than KBB's "fair condition" price!! (check out the KBB website - copy and paste the link below)http://www.kbb.com/cadillac/sts/2005-cadillac-sts/sedan-4d/?vehicleid=347573&intent=buy-used&mileage=46700&options=4057319|true|4057320|true|4057357|true|4057357|false|4057356|false|4057356|true|4057368|true|4057377|true&condition=very-good&pricetype=private-party
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My Volt sits unplugged in my parking space at work for 9-10 hours, 5 days a week.
With the summer months coming shortly, I'm thinking some sort of portable solar charger would be great for those daylight hours, even if it charges just a tiny bit, it's better than not charging at all, right?
What would be great is if I could find a lightweight solar panel that plugs into the Volt's recharge port and charges it slowly during the day. I could just lay that panel flat on the hood or the roof of the car. Does something like that exist? Seems easy enough to build...
I've seen little solar panels that plug in your cigarette lighter to trickle charge a car battery. If I used that in the Volt for the 12V accessories battery, would that have a positive effect on my electric range? I figure if the accessories battery is topped off, it might be less of a strain on the car's electric system. Does that make sense?


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i was hesitant about taking flax oil in liquid form again (have lately taken it in softgel form) because my first experience with it in liquid form was another brand bought at the local health store. that brand really turned me off to flax oil and i thought i'd never try it in this form again. however, i found this oil on iherb, and though there were only a handful of reviews, i really wanted to give flax oil liquid another try, especially since this was high lignan. i'm so glad i did because i LOVE the taste of this and am happy i'm also getting the lignans. i added it to my smoothie recently and it was delicious! the oil made it taste even better. definitely a nutty taste. mmmmm....
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This is not the highest lignan in this line, but we've bought it for years for the basic qualities.
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Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige Talks About 'Guardians Of The Galaxy'
Reported by Outsiders - 2013.08.31
Within the pages of Empire's latest issue, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige talked about Guardians Of The Galaxy, and where it falls into the Marvel time-line of movies, the main villains and the different characters in the movie.
The Guardians Of The Galaxy movie itself will be more of a stand-alone film where it's connected to other worlds and it's all about exploring the other side of the existing Marvel Universe. The fact that Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) is a human from our time, that he carries a personal cassette recorder with him, already its very different. The film also falls into the Phase Two films where it won't be revealed what year or month it is in relation to the other Phase Two films. But yes, its the same time. The movie will have two villains where Ronan The Accuser (Lee Pace) is very much the main bad guy with Thanos lurking above it all. Thanos will be in the movie and not just as a "one turn-around-and-smirk" approach. Youll get much more than that.
The characters of Guardians Of The Galaxy and what brings them together throughout the course of the movie.
"Rocket [Raccoon] has been genetically and mechanically altered, hes an experiment from one part of the galaxy."
"Groot is a species that happens to look like trees look, and is quite communicative if you can understand the different inflections in the way he says, 'I am Groot.'"
"Peter Quill left Earth in the mid-80s, but when we meet back up with him hes very much a citizen of the Universe."
"Drax (Dave Bautista) has one goal and one goal only, which is to kill Ronan because of a past tragedy."
"When we meet Gamora (Zoe Saldana), shes a bad guy working with Ronan and Nebula (Karen Gillan) and Korath (Djimon Hounsou), and by extension for Thanos. Gamora doesnt necessarily like doing that anymore, and tries to find a new path for herself. But she has such a reputation as the deadliest woman in the galaxy that people arent greeting her with open arms."
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As demands on rural land increase and we are all having to deal with the effects of climate change, we may need to take a fresh look at our priorities, according to leading academics at The Future of Rural Land Use, a conference organised by the UK Research Councils' Rural Economy and Land Use Programme on 4 June 2009.
Director of the Relu Programme, Professor Philip Lowe, said: "Our approach to the countryside in the UK has swung from a post World War 2 outlook of relentless expansion of food production, to surpluses in the 1970s and 80s, which gave us the opportunity for an unprecedented focus on conservation.
"But now we are once again experiencing anxieties about food security and a possible global food crisis. And this time we have climate change in the picture bringing additional demands on land. We need space for growing new biofuel crops and for water storage that could save more populated areas from flooding, we may need additional room for mobile or flexible infrastructure during extreme weather events, and yet at the same time more people than ever want to live in rural areas or to use the countryside for leisure pursuits, whether that means angling, shooting, walking, bird watching or horse riding."
Relu researchers are coming up with some of the evidence that the government will need to make decisions about these kinds of priorities:
Research from the Relu Programme will be important for the complex policy decisions about land use that need to be taken at national and regional level.
Professor Philip Lowe said: "As we come to expect more and more from land, we have to decide what our priorities for land use are in the UK. We are well used to operating within a land use planning system in urban areas. Any system to be applied to rural land use would have to be much more flexible. There would undoubtedly be opposition from some land owners but we know that land will be a major asset for society in mitigating and adapting to climate change. Is it not time, at least for a wider public debate on this issue?"
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The hounds discover traditional Hungarian folk dance in a St. Paul church, a new student run art gallery that's bringing a bohemian flavor to downtown St. Cloud, and a theatrical portrait of St. Paul's Rondo neighborhood just before it was annihilated by Interstate 94.


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After a tough 28-14 loss last week to the New York Jets, the Patriots take on a team they are used to defeating in the Buffalo Bills. Remember the last time the Bills actually beat the Patriots? The year was 2003 and former Patriots' Lawyer Milloy and Drew Bledsoe were on the opposite side in a 31-0 blowout. Since then, New England has won 13 straight in the series and with the way both teams look after two games, there Is no reason why the Patriots should not make it 14 straight this Sunday.
The Buffalo Bills have been proclaimed jokingly by most experts as being already "on the clock" for the 2011 NFL Draft. After their first two games, they look to be heading down that path. They are 0-2 with losses to the Dolphins and Packers. Yes, they have three capable running backs in Marshawn Lynch, Fred Jackson, and dynamic rookie C.J Spiller, but they lack a consistent quarterback that can get the ball downfield to their wide receivers such as Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish.
With the offense lacking a quarterback, new head coach Chan Gailey has made a change at the position that he hopes will spark his team. He has benched third year quarterback Trent Edwards and replaced him with a journeyman out of Harvard University in Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fitzpatrick has played with the Rams and Bengals and even started for Buffalo last year when Edwards was out due to injury, But, long term, the Bills might be looking at an Andrew Luck or a Ryan Mallett come April.
Here are my keys to the game:
Pressure, Pressure, and more pressure: New England needs to get after quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick early and often in order to win this game. Last year, in a 17-10 loss to the Pats in December, Fitzpatrick had a decent game (17 for 25, 180 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT). But, the Harvard grad isn't a quarterback who likes to throw down the field as often. Last week, the Pats faced a similar quarterback in Mark Sanchez and were able to get four sacks. But, they lacked the consistent pressure in the second half when they needed it the most. If that continues again, look for Lee Evans and Roscoe Parrish to make some big plays downfield.
Darius Butler – Last week, the second year cornerback from UCONN struggled at opportune times against Braylon Edwards, which included two critical pass interference penalties. In week one against the Bengals, Chad Ochocinco had a solid game against Butler as well. This is a game where Darius needs to improve against a Buffalo offense that is averaging just nine points per game. He will most likely be matched up with Lee Evans this week.
Get the offense back on track – We saw the quote Tom Brady gave last week, saying that "we just sucked". Part of that problem was the inconsistency from Brady in the 2nd half. He threw two interceptions, had one fumble, and had a stretch of six straight incomplete passes. He needs to go back to what worked in the first half in terms of working the ball to the slot. Wes Welker and Aaron Hernandez had good first halves last week and surprisingly were not used in the 2nd half as often. Buffalo might not have a great pass defense, but they only have given up 209 yards per game through the air in two games. Leodis McKelvin and Terrence McGee are two of the key corners in that Bills secondary, but they really miss safety Jairus Byrd, linebacker Paul Posluszny and retired defensive end Aaron Schobel, who was a nightmare to Brady last year. Moss will get his touches, but Welker needs the ball early and often.
Kevin Faulk – How will the loss of a key veteran like Kevin Faulk hurt this offense? Faulk was the player New England looked to get the ball to in third down situations. But last week, he suffered a torn ACL and is now out for the season. New England is prepared for this with the acquisition of Danny Woodhead from the Jets last week. Being from New York, I have seen Woodhead through training camp and Hard Knocks. He is a capable third down back who you could line up in the slot or use on a screen pass. However, I would expect to see more of BenJarvus Green-Ellis or Sammy Morris in those situations to get Woodhead used to the offense. Faulk will be missed, but I doubt it makes a huge difference pertaining to if New England can make a Super Bowl run or not.
Prediction; In these type of divisional matchups, you can throw stats and inefficiencies out the window. Remember, last year on opening night, if Leodis McKelvin did not take the kickoff out of the endzone in the two minutes, the Bills would have pulled off a huge upset. However, with the way I saw Tom Brady last week in regards to his anger after the game, I would not want to face a motivated Tom Brady. Expect a big game from Welker as well as the Pats defense as they prepare to play a tough Miami team next Monday night.
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McDonald's Worker In Maryland Wins $105 Million Lotto Jackpot But Refuses To Share With Co Workers After Entering Office Lottery Pool!
"Workers at a Maryland McDonald's who pooled their cash for Mega Millions tickets are furious at a colleague who claims she won with a ticket she bought for herself and has no intention of sharing. "We had a group plan, but I went and played by myself. [The 'winning' ticket] wasn't on the group plan," McDonald's "winner" Mirlande Wilson 37, told the New York Post on Sunday, insisting she alone bought one of the three tickets nationwide that will split a record $656 million payout. "I was in the group, but this was separate. The winning ticket was a separate ticket," the single mother of seven said. The Haitian immigrant refused to show what she said was the winning ticket, claiming she had it hidden in another location and would present it to lottery officials Monday." - FOx DC
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Garbage trucks switching to natural gas
BATON ROUGE - Company officials announced that Waste Management trucks in Baton Rouge will switch from running on diesel to compressed natural gas in a move to help keep local air clean.
WM spokesperson Warren Guedry said they would start converting their fleet of trucks at the end of 2014, and the entire process should take six to eight months.
"Our CNG-powered vehicles emit nearly zero particulates, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are far more quiet than their predecessors," Guedry said.
Waste Management said they'd start by converting 40 trucks, and any new trucks added to their fleet in the future would run on natural gas.
Guedry said trucks running on natural gas will use 8,000 less gallons of fuel per year, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Baton Rouge by about 1.9 million pounds annually.
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Also, just bumped car off.
its been running for about 3mins. batt voltage is 12.7v on tickover.....13.4v revving approx 2k.
just touched the alternator casing and its red hot! is this normal??
Will remove and fully charge battery then run voltage drop test in morning.
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Oona McGee on the Japanese way of giving change:
This remarkable attention to customer service even extends to the handling of cash transactions in shops around the country. Akin to an art form, a simple payment to a store clerk in Japan will inevitably set off a series of steps and precise movements to satisfy the needs of both parties and respectively complete the exchange. Come with us as we take you through the steps of a simple transaction in Japan. The attention to detail and the clever reasons for it will surprise you.


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In this era of new and superior information technology and in the arena of nation's efforts for getting access to the secrets of sustaining pride and permanency , universities undoubtedly as the main center of providing knowledge for people play an important role ; therefore, their expansion can be the pillars of development in all dimension and aspects.
Adiban college was established in 2006 in accordance with license number 3927/22 dated 05/06/2006 issued by the Ministry of Sciences, Researches and Technology. This college opened its doors to the students in Garmsar at a distance of 60 kilometers from Tehran. This college is a pioneer in education, research, production and spreading useful knowledge and technology based on Islamic and revolutionary identity. In fact, this college is currently continuing its activities in 35 academic fields at the levels of associate, undergraduate and graduate degrees,admitting more than 3,000 students. Adiban College has, so far, depending on its capabilities, has been successful in the growth of its capacity and quality. It has successfully provided a suitable environment for the progress of the students for sustaining the road towards culture, knowledge, and the advancement of researches in accordance with the city of Garmsar's peculiarities and conditions. With the grace of God, very soon, we will witness the blossom of an Islamic Iran and the ever-increasing progress of Adiban College.


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New Zealand First has announced its immigration policy, saying numbers of people allowed into the country should be cut.
Party leader Winston Peters, announcing policy similar to that he has campaigned on in previous campaigns, said New Zealanders should not have to compete with people from overseas for jobs.
Addressing a Grey Power meeting in Nelson, Mr Peters said the policy was necessary in the current economic climate.
Mr Peters said: "We must never return to open door immigration undermining the efforts of New Zealanders trying to find a job in tough times.
"When times are tough internationally immigrants are attracted to New Zealand like moths to a neon light."
He said immigration policy had to be "smarter" and added: "We must have a population policy - and one in which ordinary New Zealanders can have an input.
"It must be linked explicitly to labour market needs. No job - no immigrant."
Mr Peters said no one should be let into New Zealand unless they had a job and those seeking to join families in this country would have to be immediate family only.
Green Party Immigration spokespman Keith Locke dismissed Mr Peters' policy.
He said: "It's silly to talk about cutting immigration when net migration is at a very low level, only 4900 migrants in the August 2008 year - down from 8,700 from 2007 - and employers are still screaming out for skilled workers.
"Immigration is only just replacing the outflow of Kiwis overseas. A recession is not likely to change this much. Australian pay rates are still going to be attractive to skilled New Zealanders.
"Instead of bashing migrants, Mr Peters should address the real reason some New Zealanders find it hard to get a job, and that is inadequate education and job training
Treasury last forecast that unemployment will from 3.9 per cent to 5.1 per cent, though these estimates were made before the international credit crisis deepened.
Some argue that immigration boosts the economy while emigration rates reduce economic growth.
Earlier in the year Mr Peter's deputy Peter Brown said he was concerned that society would become more divided if the number of Asians coming to New Zealand continued to grow.


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100 Years Ago in Warren: Time to take his medicine
Taken from the pages of the Warren and Barrington Gazette this week in March 1913:
No more curfew
For many years the people of the town have eaten dinner at the stroke of the bell and gone to bed as the curfew rang - that is, they were supposed to. No one knows just how long the custom has been in vogue. At the meeting last week the council voted to discontinue the custom, beginning April the 1st. and so from that time the townsfolk will have to depend on some other form of alarm-clock.
Time to take his medicine
Thursday night Romilda Perillo complained to the police that her husband had been mistreating her again; in fact had given her a thrashing. They went in search of him, upon a warrant that she swore out charging him with wife beating and having found him, put him into a cell, for safe keeping till he could be arraigned. The man's name is Antonio Perillo. He claims that every time he goes home, his children annoy him with their play and noise, and that his wife upholds them. The chief says, he has had the man before on the same sort of complaint, but that his wife grew soft hearted and would not press the claim. His reputation is far from the best. He abuses the children and he has thrashed his wife until her patience with him is gone. Now he must take his medicine.
A thief at Liberty Street School
When the Bacon gang was sent up for the jobs done by them, it was thought that it would mean the end of the breaking and entering for a time at least. But immediately thereafter, the Warren Shoe co. was the loser by several pair of shoes, taken out of a show window, the thief not stopping for the heavy glass but smashing it and hauling his plunder through the break in the window. Then the work at Joyce St. School is still under a cloud. Among all the plunder that was secured to be restored to rightful owners, there was not one piece that could be identified as belonging to teachers or building. Bacon stoutly denied the matter, although some in authority felt that he had not told all that he might. And now Saturday comes the report of the robbery of Liberty St. School. Sometime Saturday, somebody forced an entrance into the Liberty St. School building, and making their way to the basement turned things topsy turvey. It is not apparent that any other part of the building was disturbed. The break was discovered by Gideon Saillant, the janitor of the building, who, in the evening of that day went there to look things over. He saw the state of things, and looking about found a window with the panes broken, and it was through this that entrance had been effected. The object of attack and envy was the kit of tools spread out on Mr. Saillant's work-bench. From accounts and description, there must have been quite a lot of these tools; and they were of considerable value. There were planes, bits, bit stocks, hammers etc. Mr. Saillant made what investigations he could, and then went in search of the police.


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Alliance Occur Between Rock Phish & Asprox
Notorious Rock Phish gang seems to have joined its operations with a nefariously treacherous bot network in efforts to potentially expand and disseminate its phishing attacks with greater hostility, notes RSA.
Researchers at FraudAction Research Lab of RSA said that the gang is replacing its homegrown bot network with the relatively more advanced fast-flux Asprox, a well-known botnet that propagates itself through SQL injection attacks against lawful Websites. Fast-flux allows bot-infected systems to serve as hosts/proxies for malevolent Websites and rotating regularly by changing their DNS that helps to escape detection. Meanwhile, as IP blacklists are primarily useless in spotting fast flux-based bot networks, th...
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Lots of power, but otherwise very poor
Straightforward dash and good visibility, but the interior is drab
Short of safety kit, especially for an MPV
It feels tough and Kia has a reasonable reliability record
Takes seven adults in comfort but the boot is on the small side
Even the cheapest of the three trim levels are well equipped
The Sedona comes with one engine, a 192bhp 2.2-litre diesel which feels pretty strong in most situations. It's gruff under acceleration but quietens down once it's up to speed. However, there's too much road- and wind noise, so motorway journeys aren't as relaxing as they should be.
A six-speed manual gearbox is standard, but you can specify a six-speed automatic, though this dithers about between gears at slow speeds.
The rest of the driving experience isn't really acceptable in this day and age. The ride is uncomfortable, and the combination of poor body control, numb steering and only modest grip make turning corners a rather nerve-wracking experience.
The Sedona's cabin feels seriously drab; the materials look and feel cheap, and the design is bland. Still, the straightforward layout makes it simple to use, and the raised seating positing gives a good view out. The parking camera incorporated into the rear view mirror takes some getting used to, though.
There's enough room for seven adults to sit in comfort, and the five rear seats individually slide and recline. The sliding rear doors also offer excellent access to the back seats. However, the boot isn't very big with all seats occupied, and while folding the seats creates extra space, you have to lift them out completely to make the most of the Sedona's van-like capacity. This takes plenty of muscle, because they're ridiculously heavy.
Even the entry-level '1' models are decently equipped, including air-con and four electric windows; move up to '2' for alloy wheels, tri-zone climate control and rear parking sensors. Top-spec '3' cars add leather upholstery and cruise control.
The cabin plastics seem hardwearing but Kia doesn't have a brilliant reliability record, although its seven-year warranty should give you some peace of mind. Every Sedona comes with front, side and curtain airbags, and the four outer rear seats have ISOFIX child-seat mountings. However, only top-trim cars have active front headrests and stability control.
The Sedona's prices look competitive, especially for a car of this size, but bear in mind that you won't get the sort of discounts available from Ford or Citroen dealers. What's more, rivals offer more economical engines and better resale values. On top of that, you'll need to live with the Sedona's poor driving manners.


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SCSU Volleyball Wins Home Opener
What's the best way a team can start their home schedule? How about going undefeated? That's exactly what the St. Cloud State volleyball team did this weekend as they took down Minnesota-State Moorhead and Minnesota-Crookston at Halenbeck Hall.
The Huskies started the weekend off right with a 3-1 win over Moorhead on Friday night in the home opener. Junior Erica Beacom had a career match, posting 13 kills in the four set victory. Beacom was helped out defensively by SCSU junior libero Chelsea Nagle. The defensive-specialist posted a personal season-best 26 digs in the victory.
SCSU kept its hot play going on Saturday, cruising past the Golden Eagles of Crookston in three sets. Sophomore outside-hitter Lauren Cipperly recorded her fourth double-double of the season as she notched 11 kills and 14 digs. Tri-captain setter Jen Waterman had a match-high 34 set assists in the win as well.
The Huskies are 9-4 on the year and 4-1 in NSIC play. The last time SCSU had just one loss through their first five conference matches was in 1995 when they started their then North Central Conference season 4-1. St. Cloud will have their work cut out for them next weekend as they head down to St. Paul to take on the Concordia-St. Paul Golden Bears. Concordia has won the national championship three years in a row.
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Sitting bleary-eyed in a conference room in Manhattan last week with a thousand or so other people – many of them equally jetlagged, I presume – I can't have been the only person to wonder why we were in New York and not in Tokyo to hear about Sony's new console. Sony has had some hard times recently, but it is one of the great Japanese companies, and for a long time the PlayStation brand was inextricable from the country that it came from.
Not so anymore, though.
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Waldwick students join Movember
Waldwick –When several Waldwick High School students began growing facial hair last month, they knew nothing about Movember. It was just a competition among them to see who could go the longest without shaving.
"A lot of guys do it" at this time of year, said Armando Gonzalez, 15, sitting in the office of guidance counselor Josh Sussman.
Sussman, sporting his own moustache, smiled as Armando shared his story.
"But then my mom told me about this and I thought it was a good idea — especially now," Armando said.
Armando, whose mother, Vanessa Monell, teaches high school Spanish, recently learned his cousin had been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
"It made sense to do it," he said of growing a moustache for the cause. "And it's good that he's doing well now."
According to movember.com, the group to which Sussman is sending the nearly $700 the students have raised by participating in the annual campaign to aid research into and awareness about prostate and testicular cancer, thousands of men go unshaven around the world in its support.
"With their Mo's, these men raise vital awareness and funds for men's health issues," the site says. "Specifically prostate and testicular cancer initiatives."
Participants register at movember.com and begin the campaign clean-shaven on Nov. 1. For the rest of the month, the male participants, known as Mo Bros, can only groom, trim and wax their moustaches.
"Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts," explains the site.
"My wife has put up with this," said Sussman, who has never grown a full moustache before. "My mother-in-law even allowed me to take a family photo with it."
Another staff member, Michael Kivitt who teaches sixth-grade social studies, recalled the reactions his moustache received at a wedding he attended.
"I'm always clean shaven," he said. "But my wife allowed me to go, take photos and the whole bit because I told her it was for a good cause."
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Junior John Knight, 16, said he liked growing a beard, and classmate Mike DePaola, 16, agreed.
"It's nice to participate," said Mike. "It's for a good cause."
Sussman said the female staff members have held successful fundraising efforts for breast cancer research in October and thought a similar effort for men's health was worthwhile.
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We love this campground! We stayed on site 7, which was close to the pool and we had a view of the lake through the trees. A short walk and we could see Stone Mountain. We did the family gold adventure pass for Stone Mountain and it was worth the money. Lunch was included, as well as terrace seating for the laser show (we opted to bring our own chairs and still sit on the lawn, but the free popcorn and drinks were nice). It was peaceful fishing from one of the empty rustic sites and they have lots of ducks in the lake. Be careful of the squirrels: they are very brave and will jump right on your picnic table when you turn your head.
Date of Stay: September, 2009
A nice view if lake-front. Plenty of space between sites and "extra" spaces available to park your boat if you have one. Red mud abounds so pack old shoes & clothes. Touts itself as being a "resort" park, but clearly the campground is not it's prized jewel - campers are not allowed to use the pool (for cabin and hotel guests only) and the campground roads are not paved (which makes for a slippery road if raining). Golf course is really nice and well-maintained. We stayed on site 21 and it offered lots of privacy.
Date of Stay: July, 2009
Great campground! Lots of activities for the kids either at the pool or the covered shelter next to the beach. Rules are enforced (no rough play in the pool, bikes off the road, and exit the pool at 9pm sharp) but this makes for a safe environment for all. Covered shelter at each site is nice. We really liked: each site is pull-through so you only have side neighbors (not butt-to-butt neighbors as at other parks), the proximity of the beach, the ice cream shop, the activities. We didn't like: paying $10/day for Wi-Fi (it's even free at the state park) and not knowing what site you're "assigned" until you check in (they still use a paper method!).
Date of Stay: June, 2009
Great place to camp! We camped during the summer and it was very busy, but reasonably quiet considering all sites were full. We did not stay lakefront and I'm glad. It seemed that there isn't much privacy because campers walk through your site to get to the lake. Many boats were parked lakeside. All sites are paved, which is great for a state park and they have a tackle shop nearby with ice and goodies to buy for the kids.
Date of Stay: July, 2008
A great location with lots to do around the area including shopping, movies and restaurants. Lots were of nice size. Playgrounds, hiking and a lake are not in the campground, but a reasonable walking distance within the park. Since we camped on a holiday weekend, it was crowded, but surprisingly not noisy at all. Park Ranger was nice and drove around to inform us of an upcoming storm so we could prepare. Bathrooms could have been cleaner, but I suppose for a holiday weekend they experienced heavier traffic than usual. We will plan to stay here again.
Date of Stay: July, 2008
This is a great park if you enjoy the Mt. Pleasant side of Charleston, which my family does. Even though it's away from downtown, there are many things to do. Wal-Mart is within 5 minutes, a family fun park is next door, and the Isle of Palms connector will get you to the beach in about 15 minutes. We enjoyed going to get ice cream at a place named "Ye Old Fashioned", only 10 minutes away. The park was clean, with clean bathrooms/showers, and really nice hosts. We will definitely plan to return.


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Off-Season Seminars, Part Two

If you can't get out on the water at this time of the year, the next best way to hone your skills is time spent in the classroom.

In my first article on winter sailing seminars, I extolled the virtues of keeping the rust off your skills in the off-season by attending a seminar in either racing or cruising. Regardless of your ability level, these programs can be invaluable for many reasons, beginning with the fact that they can broaden your knowledge base, reinforce what you may already know, help you unlearn any acquired bad habits, and get you better prepared for the coming season. Now I'd like to get a little more focused and delve into the performance end of the spectrum by taking an example from the North U series, specifically on starting strategy. (See the sidebar for details regarding North U seminars.)

Let's start with an example of a lesson from the North U tactics textbook in Starting Strategy. When I teach these seminars, I always begin by emphasizing the fundamental difference between Strategy and Tactics. The former is what you'd do in sailing around the racecourse in the absence of other boats, and the latter is how to handle boat-on-boat situations.

The incentive for developing a good starting strategy can be huge. In almost any fleet, getting a good start gets you punched into the front of the pack in clear air, ready to execute your winning first-leg strategy. But as Figure 1 shows (below), starts can be chaotic. There can be lots of boats maneuvering in what seems like an unpredictable manner because prior to the starting signal, principles such as proper course don't apply. The challenge here is to distill order from that chaos by having a coherent game plan and executing it in your starting tactics.

The challenge of the start, says the author, is to distill order from chaos by way of an effective and coherent game plan. He uses the above graphic in his off-season seminars to indicate the pros and cons of various positions with one minute to go until the gun.

The elements of devising this strategy are influenced by three principles: the first-leg strategy, the set of the line, and some general ideas described as "making it work." Once the starting line is set and you're allowed in the starting area (remember that in multi-class regattas there may be restrictions on access by classes without their preparatory signal raised) you should be gathering data for devising your strategy. One very simple influence on where to start on the line will be where you want to go on the first leg of the race. If you favor the right side of the course, then start on the right and be ready to tack. If the left looks better to you, then start at the left end and extend out on starboard tack. If you're undecided, then try to start in the middle and be ready to tack.

Another element is the set of the line. Here it's important to remember that regardless of where the mark is, the upwind end of the line is always the favored end. This can be determined by a variety of means, but a few include taking compass bearings of the line transit and comparing them with the true wind direction (if their difference is not 90 degrees, then there is a bias); luffing head to wind and siting down the line (the main traveler will intersect the upwind end); and observing earlier starts. In the case of the latter, if the fleet appears to struggle to lay the line on starboard, then the left end is favored. If you do the math, the incentive for determining this bias is pretty compelling: A boat starting at the favored end of a line biased by 10 degrees will be ahead of a boat starting at the unfavored end by 25 percent of the length of the line!

In mega fleets, there is often some incentive for being in the middle of the line due to the mid-line sag. However, in the shot above, the sheer number of boats should be enough to prompt conservative racers to start elsewhere.

To make the start work, identify the place on the line that you want to be and just focus on being in that zone. You don't have to struggle to absolutely win the pin end to and take advantage of a left-side favored line; just be in that zone and focus on carving out some space for clear air to accelerate. There is also some incentive for being in the middle of the line, which is the "mid-line bulge." This is that elusive few feet of space to leeward of the line that represents the difference in the perceived and actual position of the line transit.

The last element of devising your starting strategy is giving some thought to what kind of approach to make in your final run at the line. There are several types, each with their own pros and cons: the reach out and back approach; the triangular approach (Figure 2); the port-tack approach; and the half-speed approach.

Figure 2: Off-season seminars can offer instruction in various starting strategies. In the scenario above, with 45 seconds remaining until the gun (see red line in upper right hand corner), the yellow and red boat is executing the triangle approach, reaching toward the line with good speed.

The reaching approach involves doing timed runs while reaching along the line and looking for an opportunity to head up into position. While this is simple, you're nearly always at the mercy of others for your final position on the line. The triangular approach is particularly good for light air since the final approach to the line is done with speed as you accelerate up from a reach to close-hauled. The port-tack approach is ideal for more moderate conditions in which tacking isn't too expensive in terms of boat speed, and it can free you to maneuver into a nice hole (if it's available). And the half-speed approach allows you to modulate you progress towards the line while maintaining your position relative to other boats by alternately trimming and luffing your jib. (Rarely should you luff the main, as you'll be prone to slide too far to leeward.) With experience, you'll find that the use of these approach types will vary with boat type and wind conditions. For example, in light air avoid too much luffing or tacking, especially in heavy boats, which struggle to accelerate.

So, devising a coherent strategy before the flags start going up can get you in position to have the ability and confidence to perform in one of the most important parts of the racethe start. And remember that once your strategy is formulated to communicate that with the crew so everyone can be in on the act.

A Seminar Sampler

Two years ago Bill Gladstone's well-known series of day-long instructional courses, called Performance Racing Seminars, was revised, expanded, and improved to become North U. This program is one of the best at providing students with a comprehensive yet concise approach to a sport that can be intimidating due to its complications.

Bill has cleverly analogized his instructional approach with a pyramid, where your success in racing is rooted in preparation and boat handling, with boat speed sitting in the middle tier of importance, and tactics representing the smallest (yet often most interesting) fraction of the game.

Sailing seminars can help you polish the fine points of the game as well as review the fundamentals. To emphasize the latter, the folks at North U use the pyramid scheme.

North U divides its content in two parts: the Trim Seminar covers the bottom two tiers of the pyramid, explaining how to make a boat go fast through the water and around the marks, and a Tactics Seminar that addresses how to optimize positioning around the racecourse. These two programs each feature a day-long lecture, and are now available on CD as well as in textbook form. The offerings of the Trim and Tactics courses alternate yearly, with Tactics being the prominent offering this winter. A new day-long Advanced Tactics course is also being offered in several of the 26 locations throughout the US and Canada where the seminars will be held through April.

And for cruising sailors, there is also a North U Cruising and Seamanship course with the same lecture, CD, and textbook format.

Suggested Reading:

Off-Season Sailing Seminars by Dobbs Davis

Getting Good Starts by Zack Leonard

Avoid Being Over Early by Dan Dickison

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England's France-based lock Tom Palmer has warned his team-mates to assume nothing when the two sides meet in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Palmer, who has lived in Paris since 2009 and plays in the Top 14 for Stade Français, says it would be "incredibly foolish" to imagine that France's weekend defeat to Tonga will inevitably make Saturday's assignment a simple one.
"We can't take anything for granted when we come up against them," said Palmer, who hopes to feature in the starting XV when England formally unveil their team on Thursday. "It would be incredibly foolish of us to say: 'Well, they lost to Tonga, it'll be an easy game.' They'll raise their game against us. Every time we play against them, if you look at the history of the fixture, it's always a difficult game and a real physical contest up front. I think it'll be exactly the same on Saturday."
"You can't go into a World Cup quarter-final feeling complacent. It's the worst thing you could do. You've got to go in expecting that white light. All those cliches about wounded animals could well apply to this side. We'll just have to wait and see exactly what French team turns up."
In Palmer's experience, that frequently depends on what kind of start the French get. "In my first season with Stade Français, we weren't particularly strong mentally. If things started to go wrong we folded fairly easily. That's not an opinion on what'll happen to the French national team but it was a culture shock to be playing in matches and feeling the guys weren't really giving their all. It's one of those things that sometimes happens with the French. Look at their football team at the last World Cup. From my knowledge of the psyche of the French guys, they do make quite a lot of it if things don't go their way."
The 32-year-old Palmer may be among those whose Test careers will conclude when England's campaign in over and he is clearly keen to go out on a positive note. "I'm desperate to be picked and I've got my fingers crossed that will be the case," he said, having impressed as a second-half replacement for Courtney Lawes against the Scots. In terms of their forward pack, England also have a decision to make at loosehead, where Alex Corbisiero is pushing hard to replace Matt Stevens, and No8 where Nick Easter and James Haskell are both in contention.
Mark Cueto is also a probable starter in place of Delon Armitage on the wing. "Obviously the French have had a bit of criticism for not quite clicking during these pool stages and losing to Tonga last week was the last thing they wanted but we're into knockout rugby now," Cueto said. "The French are one of the most dangerous attacking teams in the world when they get it right. What happened last weekend makes them even more dangerous than they normally are. We're going to have to turn up on Saturday without a doubt."


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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Cynthia Tucker on Sunday said that Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele "is a self-aggrandizing, gaffe-prone incompetent who would have been fired a long time ago were he not black."
Chatting with ABC's Jake Tapper during the Roundtable segment of today's "This Week" about Steele's recent remarks concerning Afghanistan, Tucker went even further with what many would consider overt racism.
"The irony is that he never would have been voted in as Chairman of the Republican Party were he not black" (video follows with transcript and commentary):
JAKE TAPPER, HOST: Cynthia, you once called, let me underline "You" once called Michael Steele an affirmative action hire gone bad. What's your take on this?
CYNTHIA TUCKER, ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION: Well, Michael Steele is a self-aggrandizing, gaffe-prone incompetent who would have been fired a long time ago were he not black. Of course, the irony is that he never would have been voted in as Chairman of the Republican Party were he not black. Let's remember how the Party wound up with Michael Steele. In November 2008, the Party was devastated that the Democrats had elected the nation's first black president while the Republican Party was stuck with being seen as largely the party of aging white people, with good reason. A party that was hostile to people of color, especially blacks and Latinos. So the Party needed a new face, preferably a face of color, and they didn't have very many officials to choose from. So, they came up with Michael Steele. And it is very ironic since the Republicans have been so critical of affirmative action, to watch them stuck with their affirmative action hire that they dare not get rid of because that would generate even more controversy.
If this were said about a black Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, or any high-ranking black Democrat, the media, the NAACP, and the Reverends Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton would be up in arms demanding that person's resignation.
But because Steele is a black Republican, this kind of talk is completely acceptable. In fact, nobody on the panel including the host even batted an eye when Tucker made these disgusting remarks.
Yet there's a potentially even more striking hypocrisy here: didn't Tucker with her accusation admit that some incompetent black people are hired exclusively because of the color of their skin, and they don't get fired for exactly the same reason?
As such, wasn't Tucker accidentally making a case AGAINST affirmative action?
Somehow you imagine she missed this while she was eviscerating Steele on national television.


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Minor Moves: Sadler to the DL, Rojas Activated From the DL
Casey Sadler has been placed on the Altoona DL.
Here are the minor league transactions today:
**Casey Sadler has been placed on the Altoona DL with a right knee contusion. The right-hander left his last start after one batter after being hit in the knee with a comebacker to the mound.
**Mel Rojas has been activated from the DL. Rojas was placed on the DL a week ago with a left oblique injury. The return is good to see, as Rojas was hitting for a .304/.366/.459 line in 135 at-bats from the second week of May to the time he went on the DL.
**Pat Ludwig has been promoted to Bradenton. The Marauders are in need of pitching help due to a double header and extra innings game over the weekend. Their game tonight was postponed, which should help the pitching staff. It's not yet known w...
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