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Since I have members from all over the world, some of whom need translation services to read the forums I want to introduce a new item into my TOS that deals with this issue.
Basically I want to let my members know that such messages are subject to editing or deletion. At the same time I don't want to make it look like I'm being picky to the point of expecting perfect messages.
I'd appreciate some advice on how to word this new policy, or perhaps a sticky pointing me to a website that has a similar policy in place.
If it's a prevalent issue, then you might post an announcement or sticky-thread as well. Or, put a note next to the post editing box.
Some oblivious posters will still miss all the cautions, of course. You and your mods should either edit these (if simple) or return them to the poster for editing. While I've seen some forums that embarrass members publicly, I recommend handling most of this by private message. I'm guessing the problem will clear up quickly.
I'm just glad that you are put off by this, and are trying to do something about it. Some juveniles purposely delete upper case for example, as a way of joining the crowd. Something like wearing one's baseball cap backwards I take it. Others are bone ignorant.
I find both offensive, but the real danger is driving away the more thoughtful and valued contributors. I also recommend a gentle yet firm touch.
Best -Larryhat
Embarrassing members in public is something I don't think I'd ever do. Part of our TOS states such things are to be done privately. The most I ever do in terms of potential embarrassment is the same thing that happens here all the time; a small note from the moderator who did something to a message such as removing a URL that doesn't point to an authoritative website.
rogerd, I like the wording in your first paragraph. I'll probably work from that. I do intend to post a sticky thread about this issue but I want the new TOS to be in place so the sticky can refer members to it.
Larryhat, I'm glad you understand and appreciate my dilemma. I'm prone to using what I call IM-speak when using IM, but in my forum messages I prefer a style that's more like writing someone a letter. I'll be gentle with my members. It's taken me a lot of years to build up the great community I have on the website in question and I'm loathe to do anything that will offend anyone.
Well, now I'm off to continue learning how to manage a Windows 2003 Server at ServerBeach. I'm finally making the leap to a dedicated server and I'm definitely doing it the hard way; self-managed. Oy! I got the firewall, IDS and IPS working tonight. Next up is the mail server and then the beast, SQL Server.
Thanks again guys. If anyone else wants to comment I'd appreciate some more feedback.
13. Out of consideration for our many members who do not speak English as their native language posts shall include proper sentence structure. That means using capitalization, reasonable punctuation, and no excessive abbreviations. Please try to structure your posts as if you were writing a letter to someone instead of sending a text message. Perfectly written messages are not the goal here. Writing so members who don't speak English well, or who have to use translation services is the goal.
13. Posts shall include proper sentence structure out of consideration for our many members who do not speak English as their native language. That means using capitalization, reasonable punctuation and no excessive abbreviations. Posts should be structured as if you were writing a letter to someone instead of sending a text message. The goal is not to have perfectly written messages, rather to encourage a writing style accessible to members who don't speak English well, or who have to use translation services.
I actually like smilies (when not used to excess) - in short text messages, they can convey nuance and help avoid misunderstandings. I'm prone to wisecracks, and a smiley helps the reader understand when I'm kidding. :)
encyclo: I have always admired your writing style. May I use your version instead of mine?
rogerd: After adding the new rule I also posted a sticky message letting everyone know the TOS had been updated. This morning I awoke to over two dozen messages thanking me. Almost needless to say I was quite pleased with myself.
May I use your version instead of mine?
Go a head, it's all yours. The reaction from your members just goes to show that people generally appreciate rules which enforce clarity - especially when it comes to simple things like capitalization.
By the way, the messages of approval continue to pile up. So far not a single person has complained about the website being too tough. In all our years of existence I've never seen such a positive reaction to a new rule!
LOL - even 20% would be quite high on the smiley density scale! Your forum must have some interesting error messages... "ALERT! Smiley density limit exceeded! Please add text or remove smilies to eliminate this hazardous condition!"
>>This morning I awoke to over two dozen messages thanking me.
That's great! 99.9% of your members will be appreciative of your reining in those who originate unreadable posts. (The other .1% will call you names for violating their First Amendment rights, which they interpret to mean they can post whatever they want, however they want, and wherever they want. :))
I have two levels of error handling.
For form entry errors I normally either have the software correct the error or return the member to the form and display a bold red sentence explaining rather cryptically what went wrong. In the case of excessive smileys it's: You have too many smileys for the size of your message!
If the error is so severe that I can't continue to use .asp pages I have a number of HTML pages set up with appropriate error messages and use IIS to display the correct page.
Anyway, it's a hobby site so a high smiley density (;)) is acceptable. I even let each member set up his/her own smiley toolbar with their preferred smileys on it. On most of my forums I don't allow signatures at all and smileys are limited to textual shortcuts like we have here so we can easily let someone know that a potentially sarcastic comment was made in jest.
EDIT: I forgot to mention I've been at this long enough that the .1% you mentioned usually don't bother me. The freedom of speech thing usually spawns a thread in the moderator's forum where we all laugh at the member in private before we politely direct them to the section of our TOS that tells them freedom of speech doesn't exist in a private forum.
I think it's also possible to automatically capitalise anything that follows a full stop and a space, you could look into that. If you have a busy forum that should cut down on moderation a bit.
I've found most of the problem posts come from new members. Members tend to adapt to environment (or, they find it uncomfortable and leave). People do adapt their manner of expression to their environs. In the same way one might express oneself differently, say, in a sports bar at the halftime of Monday Night Football vs. intermission at the ballet, one usually adapts to the tone of written conversation. In a thread composed of articulate posts, a member with any social skills at all is unlikely to reply with "u r gr8".
I tend to agree with rogerd that I'd rather train the members to do things the right way. People tend to learn quickly what sort of behavior is appropriate in any given setting. I hoot and holler during football games, but that's hardly appropriate when I'm at a cultural event like the philharmonic or stage plays. You're right rogerd that most of the problems are from new members. Sadly most of the message boards in my hobby let members get away with shoddy language skills, all sorts of flaming, and ignoring the moderators. It's a tough transition when they finally discover my website. It takes awhile, and occasionally some time in read-only mode, for some of the newer members to realize my site is different because we enforce the rules so that it's generally a pleasant place to hang out and learn a lot. Sort of like here at WW.
Another automatic solution is to count the number of errors caught in your filters. If it exceeds a certain amount, it's a fair bet that the rest of the post is illegible.
"Your language is shoddy, please go back and review your post before resubmitting."
That should show them, he he!
As an aside, I had my first run-in with a member over this issue yesterday.
The member was sent an e-mail asking him to "clean-up" his message and he chose to argue with the moderator in the thread instead of via e-mail. He's been a member long enough to know you don't argue with mods in public so he's in read-only mode for a week.
In case it's of interest to anyone, that's how we handle members who violate the rules. First offense usually gets a stern but polite e-mail from me. Second offense earns the member one week in read-only mode. Third offense results in a month of read-only mode. After that their account is deleted and if possible they're banned from joining again.
I do not want to burden the moderators with pre-approving messages as happens in some of the forums here. I figure if a member can't abide by a few simple, common-sense rules they don't deserve to be part of our community.


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Work at the kennel starts bright and early, like seven in the morning, bright and early, and it all starts at this white board.
"All you have to do is look at that, and you know who is in the kennel," said Nittany Greyhounds President, Ellen Aschenbrenner.
That includes the greyhounds currently up for adoption through the kennel's rescue group, and other breeds being temporarily housed while their owners are away.
"Like over here, we have three schnauzers that are staying," said Aschenbrenner.
Each stall has its own bin, which is filled with food, toys treats and anything else the dog came with, plus a list of care guidelines and feeding instructions. Which, let's be honest, at seven in the morning, is probably what these guys care about the most.
Kennels with only one dog, are a lot easier, because the bowls slide right into their cage.
"So basically, you just put it in there like that, and close it up," said Aschenbrenner.
The hardest part, is getting it to lock into place.
Top it off with a little water, and an after-breakfast treat, and then the cleaning crusade begins.
Bowls get cleaned and disinfected after every meal.
"I'm on a roll now," said Sarah. "There's no stopping me."
"Oh boy," responded Aschenbrenner. "I've got some more things you can clean then."
And she wasn't kidding. Because after we cleaned the bowls, it was time to clean something else.
"Ok Sarah, we're going to pick up some poop," said Aschenbrenner.
That goes for the poop out in the grass, and in their runs. And you don't just pick it up, oh no...that would be too easy.
"We're going to examine his poop," said Aschenbrenner. "It's very important"
That's right, you have to analyze it for consistency, worms or any other sign the dog could be sick. Once it's been examined, you've got to scrape it off, scrub it down, and wash it away.
"Look!" said Sarah. "It's so clean, you could eat off of it."
"Well, I don't know if I'd go that far," said Aschenbrenner.
Once the outside is clean, you move back inside, to examine the bedding. If it's clean, you reuse it. If it's dirty, or if a new dog is coming in, you replace it.
"Laundry is a constant battle," said Aschenbrenner.
And since wet spots can dry over night, the kennel resorts to some less scientific methods of determining their cleanliness.
"So, you might have to do a sniff test," said Aschenbrenner. "So pick up Rocky's blankets and see if they smell."
But chances are, even if the bedding is clean, the kennel isn't. So, you sweep it up, scrub it down, mop it up, and dry it down. And then? It's ready to go.
"That's what we do, pretty much every day," said Aschenbrenner. "There are always other jobs, but those are the daily ones."
Which means, after an eleven hour day, it was time to call it quits.
"Everyone is calm and relaxed, they're sleeping, and you're done," said Aschenbrenner.
For more information on the adoptable greyhounds you saw in the piece, or to board your dog at Nittany Greyhounds, just pay them a visit in person, online or over the phone.
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"Everybody reads it but they say the cook brought it into the house." ~ Humphrey Bogart
Before there was baby boomer-inspired People and US, before there was Star, even before National Enquirer, there was Confidential, the celebrity gossip/crime/scandal magazine that Newsweek called "sin and sex with a seasoning of right wing politics."
Until it closed the toilet door in 1978, the pop culture peeper spread salacious innuendo of the rich and famous as "news" exposes.
"The Lid is Off!" declared the first issue in December, 1952.
Confidential, which "Tells the Fact and Names the Names," was an overnight sensation, boasting a circulation of 4 million after only a few issues. As a brilliant merchandising ploy, the publishers placed the magazine at the checkout stand of the new and improved supermarkets of post-war America, where young baby boomers could get an eyeful when mothers sneaked it home.
Seeing such success, others rags rushed in to peek and peddle. At the newsstand, one could also pick up Hush-Hush, Lowdown, On the Q.T., Exposed, Side Street, Whisper and more. Confidential remained #1.
A socially repressive society makes scandal mongering very juicy indeed. This was years before the closet door was flung open, marijuana outnumbered cigarettes, and the sexual revolution virtually eliminated the blush.
The spiciest stories involved alleged communists, wife beating, drugs, and sex as in: homosexuality, out-of-wedlock and in strange places, prostitution, and miscegenation.
The situation got so convoluted that Hollywood would leak dirt to Confidential in return for not printing other, more damaging dirt. One well known instance involved feeding the magazine information that Rory Calhoun was convicted of armed robbery as a youth in exchange for leaving Rock Hudson's gay sex life alone for a while.
Lawsuits against Confidential were problematical. There was typically a morsel of truth in the article surrounded by hearsay and distortion. Sorting all this out in court would draw even more attention to the allegations. Eventually, pressure by Hollywood execs and the cost of defending lawsuits forced Confidential to temper the format and content, which made it less attractive to a sensation-seeking public. Another factor led to its demise: by the 1970s, it was getting harder and harder to shock anyone.
Some successful lawsuits that put a crimp in Confidential's style:
• In July 1955, Doris Duke, the socialite heir of a tobacco fortune, sued the magazine for $3 million, claiming libel when it wrote about a relationship with a "Negro handyman and chauffeur" whom she once employed.
• The July 1957 issue featured a cover story alleging that Liberace had a homosexual dalliance with a press agent in Dallas. He won in court by proving he was not in Dallas at the time.
• Actress Maureen O'Hara sued for a tale in the March 1957 issue accusing her of having sex in the balcony of Hollywood's Grumman's Chinese Theatre. A passport revealed she was in Spain on the date alleged. Her large settlement dealt a heavy blow to the magazine.
• Actress Dorothy Dandridge received damages for a lurid story titled "What Dorothy Did in the Woods."
• Perhaps the most memorable "threat" came from Groucho Mark, who penned a letter to Confidential: "If you don't stop printing scandalous articles about me, I'll be forced to cancel my subscription."
• In a 2010 expose of the expose, "Shocking True Story," Henry Scott concludes that Confidential Magazine was "the start of the nastiest, most widely circulated hearsay in the annals of rumor mongering."
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Commanding grace : studies in Karl Barth's ethics
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- Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2010.
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- Includes bibliographical references.
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- Commanding grace : Karl Barth's theological ethics / Daniel L. Migliore
- Karl Barth's ethics revisited / Nigel Biggar
- The Spirit and the letter : Protestant Thomism and Nigel Biggar's "Karl Barth's ethics revisited" / Eric Gregory
- Karl Barth and just war : a conversation with Roman Catholicism / William Werpehowski
- Barth and Werpehowski on war, presumption, and exception / John R. Bowlin
- Barth and democracy : political witness without ideology / David Haddorff
- Karl Barth and the varieties of democracy : a response to David Haddorff's "Barth and democracy : political witness without ideology" / Todd V. Cioffi
- Crime, punishment, and atonement : Karl Barth on the death of Christ / Timothy Gorringe
- For us and for our salvation : a response to Timothy Gorringe / Katherine Sonderegger
- Barth and the economy of grace / Kathryn Tanner
- Karl Barth on the economy : in dialogue with Kathryn Tanner / Christopher R. J. Holmes
- Barth and the Christian as ethical agent : an ontological study of the shape of Christian ethics / Paul T. Nimmo
- Karl Barth's conception(s) of human and divine freedom(s) / Jesse Couenhoven
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- In this seminal volume, thirteen contemporary theologians revisit the theological ethics of Karl Barth as it bears on such topics as the moral significance of Jesus Christ, the Christian as ethical agent, the just war theory, the virtues and limits of democracy, and the difference between an economy of competition and possession and an economy of grace.
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The SPLM-N Delegation Met with the Swiss Government, Discussed a Child Protection Program and Signed a Total Anti-Personnel Mine Ban with Geneva Call, and Arranged to Release Prisoners of War to the International Red Cross
On the 30th of August, the SPLM-N delegation of the Deputy Chairperson, Abdalaziz Adam alHilu, and the Secretary General, Yasir Arman met in the Swiss Foreign Ministry in Bern with the different departments that are concerned with humanitarian assistance and peace building, and discussed with them the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and solicited their support for UN Security Council Resolution 2046 and the peace process under the auspices of the AUHIP and the Chair of IGAD, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, and that this process should lead to a holistic approach to address the Sudan issue in its totality, away from a piecemeal solution practice. It is to be recalled that the Swiss government had played a crucial role in bringing a humanitarian cessation of hostilities to the Nuba Mountains in 2001 through the Bürgenstock Agreement.
The SPLM-N delegation arrived in Geneva, Switzerland on the 28th of August and they discussed for two days a program of action on child protection and signed a deed of commitment on a total ban of anti-personnel mines and cooperation in mine action with the Geneva Call. The SPLM-N will destroy its stockpiles of anti-personnel mines captured from the Sudan government, which were manufactured in Khartoum with Iranian expert assistance to the Sudan government. A local NGO will be established in the areas controlled by the SPLM-N to de-mine the minefields, especially the areas that are needed for agricultural cultivation and the free movement of the civilian populations, as well as assisting the victims of the anti-personnel mines. The SPLM-N will also form a commission on child protection.
On the 31st of August, the SPLM-N delegation met with the International Red Cross in Geneva and discussed the humanitarian situation and started with them a process for the SPLM-N to release the prisoners of war from the Sudan government under the custody of the SPLM-N.
It is worth mentioning that the SPLM-N leadership council is going to be convened soon. The meeting will discuss the current political situation in Sudan and other administrative and organizational issues of the movement as well as the Sudan Revolutionary Front, and it will be dedicated to the issues of human rights and to increase the commitment of the SPLM-N to international humanitarian law during the time of war, especially the issues of civilian, child and women protection in the liberated areas, and the overall humanitarian and human rights situation in Sudan.
The SPLM-Sudan very much welcomes the UN Security Council's August 23rd Presidential Statement on the urgency of the humanitarian situation in the Two Areas. Moreover, the SPLM-Sudan would like to reaffirm its commitment to an immediate humanitarian cessation of hostilities and to implement a vaccination campaign program for the children in the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile, and we have informed, many times, the AUHIP and the Ethiopian Prime Minister and Chair of IGAD of our readiness to address the humanitarian and political situations despite the continuous negative position of the Sudan government, which is continuing to deny access and to carry out aerial bombardments on civilian targets.
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A trip to a VW show spurred the lifelong comic book fan to create a series of Photoshop drawings featuring Batvan, The Amazing Spider-Van and Camper America, among other four-wheeled parodies of popular Marvel and DC Comics characters, as seen above.
"I did the Supervan one first, but my favorite is the Vantastic Four pic," said Hunter, 40, who works as a tattoo artist at Rampant Ink in Nottingham, England. "I think it's got the most going off in it," he said in an e-mail interview.
The images in his collection all start with the Volkswagen Type 2 van, which was introduced in 1950 — about halfway between Superman and the Fantastic Four. The forerunner of the minivan, the VW microbus became a favorite of hippies in the '60s, often sporting paint jobs at least as wild as Hunter's superhero color schemes.
After publishing some of his superhero camper-van images in magazines for Volkswagen enthusiasts, he's hawking his 12 VW–comic book mashups as iPhone skins and cases, as well as art prints on archival paper and stretched canvas. Hunter also sells a postcard pack of all 12 for $20 (postage included) and will print the images at custom sizes. (E-mail him him for pricing and don't forget to ask about his Spider-Man tattoos.)
The standard Man in most superhero names makes for an obvious starting point, but some of Hunter's creations — like Dub-Mariner and The Silver Surfbus — take the spoof a little further. See them all in the gallery above.
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Full TitleA Phase 1 Study of the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Escalating Oral Doses of the Glutaminase Inhibitor CB-839 as a Single Agent and in Combination with Standard Chemotherapy in Patients with Advanced and/or Treatment-Refractory Solid Tumors
Glutaminase is an enzyme that makes energy for cancer cells and for the body. CB-839 is an investigational drug designed to block glutaminase. Laboratory studies have shown that it can stop cancer cells from growing, but it does not harm normal cells.
In this study, researchers want to find the highest dose of CB-839 that can be given safely in patients with advanced solid tumors that have continued to grow despite standard therapy or for which no standard therapy exists. CB-839 is taken orally (by mouth).
To be eligible for this study, patients must meet several criteria, including but not limited to the following:
- Patients must have an advanced solid tumor that has continued to grow despite standard therapy or for which no standard therapy exists. Examples include triple-negative breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, renal cell carcinoma, melanoma, head and neck cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
- At least 3 weeks must have passed since the completion of prior therapies and entry into the study, and patients should have recovered from any serious side effects.
- Patients must be physically well enough that they are fully ambulatory, capable of all self care, and are capable of all but physically strenuous activities. As an example, patients must be well enough that they would be able to carry out office work or light housework.
- This study is for patients age 18 and older.
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The Google Nexus 7 gets a price cut, clears away doubts in everyone's mind, next-generation Nexus tablet to hit us soon.
The coolest 7-inch Android tablet just got cooler when Staples decided to slash the price of the 16 GB Nexus 7 to just $179.99. Sweet, ain't it? For those who need more storage, you can now grab the 32 GB Nexus 7 model for just $199.99, the original price of the (measly, paltry… etc.) 8 GB model. Not too shabby for a quad-core Tegra 3 equipped tablet, 1 GB of RAM, 7-inch 1280 x 800 high-resolution display and (of course) the latest Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, with lightning-fast updates to future OS versions.
- Nexus 7 32GB at Staples ($199.99)
- Nexus 7 16GB at Staples ($179.99)
While the deal might seem tempting, the price cut could be what we perceive as the strongest indication that a new Nexus mid-sized tablet is headed our way. Recent rumors put the new Nexus to be a powerful device, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (S600) chipset and a Full HD display in tow. Once again, we expect an exciting $199 price tag, or maybe a slightly higher $229 (according to some reports) price tag for the lowest storage equipped model. Even then, we wouldn't have second thoughts before buying one.
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EXCLUSIVE: Another key star from Universal's 2012 hit Pitch Perfect is warming up his vocal chords for the sequel. Skylar Astin will be reprising his role of Jesse, the fellow competitive a cappella singer Anna Kendrick's Beca fell for in the original. Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Brittany Snow, and Adam DeVine are back for Pitch Perfect 2, for producer Elizabeth Banks, who is making her directorial debut. Katey Sagal and Hailee Steinfeld also will star in the pic, which Uni has dated for May 15, 2015. Astin got his start originating the role of Georg in the Tony-winning musical Spring Awakening alongside fellow breakout stars Jonathan Groff, Lea Michele, and John Gallagher Jr. Prior to Pitch Perfect Astin starred in and flexed his singing chops in 2008's Hamlet 2 for Focus Features. Post-Pitch Perfect, he has focused on comedies including Relativity's 21 & Over, Well Go's indie bachelor comedy Cavemen, and the upcoming Flock Of Dudes with Chris D'Elia, Hannah Simone, and Hilary Duff. Astin also is set to return for a second season on Bill Lawrence's TBS comedy Ground Floor, which was renewed in March. He's repped by UTA, and managers Mike Smith at Principal LA and Jill Kaplan at Authentic Talent Management.
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Thanks so much for letting us all know! Now I think I'll finally be able to get some sleep tonight!
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Of course he is coming back, he sprayed on 3/4's of the cast in the first one.
Doesn't he remind you of a younger, better looking Dane Cook?
Face-wise? Yes. Other than that? No.
Skylar is great. love him on ground floor.
Possibly the cutest man alive!
Yes he does!!!
I really glued to the Tv from the first time he comes on in the car. He is so animated in this movie, he held my attention for the whole movie. In my eyes he is the best actor. Looking forward to seeing Pitch Perfect 2. Go Skylar!


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The Americans and Australien went wreck diving, but the french and us went to Barracuda Lake instead. Much cooler. After a death defying climb over razor sharp cliffs in full scuba gear, we dove the lake. Cool.
After the dive we went to a nearby beach and had lunch there. Although beautiful, there were aggresive mosquitos everywhere.
Snorkeled at a nearby mini wreck, "skeleton wreck".
Went back for an early dinner, as the others were leaving for Manila with the ferry.
Said our good byes and went to bed. Yet another stormy night.


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Was looking forward to this, but they only had 4 beers on tap, I think they had a dozen when they were off Ashley Phospate. Big pizza slices had ok taste, but they were obviously baked much earlier and then retopped and reheated.
great beers and a much needed spot in West Ashley!
They have plenty of great stuff for very reasonable prices. I've bought lots of items that are brand new/never worn with the tags still on from Gap, Children's Place, etc. Not sure what there really is to complain about. The store is clean, well stocked and all of the staff I've ever encountered were totally nice. They're selective about what they'll buy from you, but they know what they can sell so you can't really fault them for that.
The only reason they're voted the best is because they do a gift card giveaway to get votes. It should be considered cheating, they would never get voted the best if it weren't for the giveaway.
They're over priced, poor customer service, and give you very very little for items you sell to them. I only go when they have big sales, otherwise its not worth the money. They have very little good merchandise.
the above info is incorrect, this is the correct info for the NEW Arthur Murray STUDIO:
1300 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29407 (843) 806-0440
On a trip to Charleston with my Mom I googled Asian stores and H & L Supermarket came up with good reviews, so we made it one of our stops. We spent almost a $100 in groceries, including a can of coconut juice which I took a sip of before heading out. Well, the coconut juice tasted rancid and spoiled, even the coconut pulp was yellowish - a bad batch of coconuts or something. In any case I went back in to exchange it for a different can. I very cordially and respectfully ( I never get rude or snide, not my style) explained the situation to the manager lady but she obstinately refused to exchange the coconut juice, insinuating that I was lying and then told me to complain to the company that made it. Even after repeatedly letting her know that I truly wanted to be able to write her store a good review and spread good word of mouth to people I meet (hint,hint) she remained stubborn then rudely walked out on me. For their utterly abhorrent customer service, my Mother and I will never ever patronize this business again.
Stono River Kennel is now Chucktown Charley. Check out http://www.chucktowncharley.com.
Citadel Mall is looking great these days. So excited for all of the new stores and improvements coming!
What a great place. Amazing product. Amazing people that clearly love what they do.
I have been going to Broad Street Barbers for over 5 years (since I moved here). The whole staff is great but especially Myrtis whom I have gone to exclusively. She is a great owner to boot!!. When she went out on a health issue she made sure that i was taken care and now I see Jen. If you want a great haircut at a great price by really friendly staff, Broad Street Barber shop is the place to go.
The owner was personable and extremely helpful in our various vinyl searches. He was even able to locate a incredibly rare vinyl our son has spent years attempting to find. The selection was varied and the prices very reasonable. You will want to spend awhile discovering old favorites.
I went to the first roast they had many years ago. It was crowded and poorly organized then, and appears to be the same in subsequent years. The prices are outrageous, and the traffic is horrible! Go out to Bowen's Island or a local place and eat your oysters and drink your beer. You'll enjoy it more and save a lot of time and money.
I never post feedback typically, but I am making an exception. My children and grandchildren were in town and I planned for us to attend the Low Country Christmas at Boone Hall. We had high expectations as being represented by Boone Hall and due to the cost of the event. We were extremely disappointed. The idea is phenomenal but very underdone. I realize this is their first year and perhaps some feedback will help them. Too few food venders, too few activities included with price. The long lines with a let down of product offered. Santa's workshop was rushed through and needs more live interaction, live props, not just painted walls. The Christmas Village could have used some pizazz, like a snow flake machine, more shops or interactive activities for kids. The hayride was fun, but truthfully, needed much more lights, could really have been all lights and just fun Christmas music playing and a guide to encourage interaction, we sang one song at the very end of the ride. One of my biggest gripes was no facilities for babies, I had to change my one of my grandchildren on the floor of a building on her coat. Needless to say I will not be recommending this event. I'm sorry to be so negative but I had such high hopes as it was the main activity I had planned during their stay. The lights at James Island is far more economical and well worth the trip.
I could spend hours in this place. Really good selection.
This is a great store with a great selection and there are lots of gems among the $1 records. It's an area of King St. where there's always lots of parking so it's not a hassle to get to.
Fantastic park in old North Charleston on the former navy base....situated on the Cooper River complete with fishing piers and riverfront boardwalks....gorgeous old oak trees....one of my favorite places for a walk!
The reputation of the Oyster Festival has been getting poorer and poorer over the past few years. Why go all the way over there, sit for hours in traffic (in and out), pay an incredible price for just a few oysters, and wait in long, long lines for the honor of being fucked? Save the trip, go locally, and have hot oysters and good beer that dows not require a mortgage on your home?
We arrived early and enjoyed watching the various events and then the parade. We left after that and it seems like it was a good thing to leave then from the reviews I have read. When we left there was about 1,000 cars parked and more were coming in. Glad we got there early and left early.
Absolutely disappointing! Where to begin..... First each year the selection and prices for USED items is insane! Stains, rips, buttons missing, zippers then guess what... to bad, no returns or exchanges. And the kicker....No children under 12 unless they are strapped down to a carrier? Good luck finding one of those for a 7 year old! Sorry to tell you people, but the messiest children are the ones strapped down in a stroller! They are the children eating and grabbing your "precious" inventory! I have never in my lifetime been to a place for children's items where your child isn't welcome. Absolutely insane! This is not stated on their webpage. Honestly they would probably sell more of that junk if they allowed children (by them begging for toys etc). No money out of my pocket. I will never go back there, ever! I will choose to spend my money where all children are welcome! If you allow any children at all, all children should be welcome or no children at all. Absolutely insane!


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Cotto-Martinez: "This is what boxing is all about"
By Matt Richardson
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Even the most bias boxing fan would have to admit that their sport often doesn't get it right. The list of offenses is long and range from bogus rankings to controversial decisions to pay-per-view fights that should have been viewed for free. If you're a boxing fan you probably find yourself scratching your head in confusion or waving it side to side in anger on an almost daily basis. This is not an easy sport to be a fan of.
Then, there are times, when everything seemingly falls into place. The best fight the best in the most important and exciting fights in the biggest and most historic venues. Just hearing that two boxers have signed on the dotted line to face each other can make even the most jaded boxing fan ease up a little.
One of those latter instances took place in recent weeks and Sergio Martinez and Miguel Cotto were in New York City on Tuesday to make it official: Cotto, the rising former three-division champion will meet Martinez, the legitimate middleweight champ, in a middleweight title fight on June 7 in what is sure to be a sold-out Madison Square Garden.
Cotto (38-4, 31 KO's) and Martinez (51-2-2, 28 KO's) are on a multi-stop tour to promote the HBO PPV fight, day two of which was held at the fight venue following a presser Monday in Puerto Rico.
"It's going to be a real exciting fight," said Top Rank's Todd DuBoef. "It's going to be explosive. Both guys are icons of their countries and both are going to the Hall of Fame." That sentiment was reiterated by DuBoef's step-father, Bob Arum and by Martinez promoter Lou DiBella. All three men seemed legitimately excited for the fight. It also didn't hurt that the press conference was open to the public, providing each fighter with a vocal contingent of support.
"I just look forward to starting my camp, to train as hard as I can each day," said Cotto, who looked rejuvenated in his lone 2013 appearance. Cotto will be training for the fight for the second time with Freddie Roach, the same trainer who got the Puerto Rican in excellent shape for his dominant victory against Delvin Rodriguez last October. He'll have to be equally as fit for his encounter against Martinez, which figures to be rough for as long as it lasts.
That hasn't been lost on Cotto, who, as usual, didn't say much besides that "at the end of the road, the winners are going to be the fans."
Martinez, who hasn't fought since narrowly defeating Martin Murray last April, repeated Cotto's mantra.
"I will tell you all that we are going to have a great fight that day," he said. Martinez, however, gave fans a brief view into the negotiations surrounding the fight, implying that Cotto was a bit picky before signing the deal. "I don't really care because I'm the champion," Martinez said about Cotto insisting on the fight being labeled "Cotto-Martinez" in lieu of the traditional label in which the champion's name is listed first.
"I will also be introduced first because if it wasn't that way Cotto wouldn't take the fight," Martinez continued. Martinez then joked that Cotto would need rose petals thrown his way the night of the fight or he wouldn't let the bell ring.
While traditionalists may quarrel with Cotto's pre-fight negotiations, it's unlikely that they would care come fight night. This is an excellent fight on paper and the order of the ring walks or the fighter's names on the promotional materials isn't going to change that. In a sport that repeatedly can't get it out of its own way, it's refreshing to see everything come together.
"A great fight where the outcome is in doubt," DiBella said. "This is what boxing is all about."
HBO has committed to a series of pre-fight programming, including an edition of their popular "24/7" series, "Faceoff" and more. Dates and times have not yet been announced.
Tickets, priced between $750 and $50, will start to be sold today and can be purchased at the MSG box office or via Ticketmaster. The bout will mark Cotto's ninth appearance in the "Mecca" of boxing. The Garden states that in those nine combined performances the Puerto Rican has sold an astonishing 120,000 tickets. Knowing that, and the money that comes with it, it's understandable why Martinez elected to let Cotto have some of those aforementioned formalities.
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FIFA have today rejected the appeals by Luis Suarez and the Uruguayan FA to reduce his ban from football. This means he will still be banned from the game for 4 months, even if he completes his move to Barcelona in the next few days.
Luis Suarez was given the ban following his bite of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini in their World Cup Group D decider. The winner would progress to the Last 16 and following the bite, unseen by the referee, Uruguay went on to defeat Italy via a late goal from Diego Godin.
Suarez was expected to miss the World Cup after surgery but recovered in time to play England, he scored twice and after Italy's loss to Costa Rica it meant England were out.
His club Liverpool moved quickly after the incident to open talks with Barcelona who will pay a reported £75m for the prolific striker. Suarez, 27, scored 69 Premier League goals in 110 Red's appearances and has also represented his country on 78 occasions, netting 40 times.
Suarez now has the option to take his case higher by appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport or risk not stepping out in a Barcelona shirt till November 2014. He tweeted an apology to Chiellini after the third incident Suarez has been caught up in and the Juventus man replied, "It's all forgotten. I hope FIFA will reduce your suspension". It remains to be seen what Suarez and Uruguay will do next.
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Texas deputy gunned down at traffic light
Investigators don't have a motive for the attack and no arrests have been reported
Duty Death: Kenneth Vann - [Bexar County, Texas]
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SAN ANTONIO — Authorities in south-central Texas say a veteran sheriff's deputy was shot and killed while waiting at a traffic light in his patrol vehicle.
Bexar County Sgt. Kenneth Vann was waiting at an intersection early Saturday when someone in another vehicle pulled up next to his marked cruiser and opened fire through Vann's front passenger side window.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Manuel Longoria called it a "senseless" attack. He told the San Antonio Express-News that Vann was struck by a number of bullets and died at the scene.
Investigators don't have a motive for the attack. No arrests have been reported.
Vann had been on the force for 24 1/2 years and was a patrol supervisor. His wife is also a sergeant with the sheriff's office.
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Saint Barbatus of Benevento (Italian: San Barbato) (c. 610 – February 29, 682), also known as Barbas, was a bishop of Benevento from 663 to 682. He succeeded Hildebrand in this capacity. He assisted in a church council called by Pope Agatho in Rome in 680 and in 681 attended the Third Council of Constantinople against the Monothelites.
He was born in the village of Vandano, near Cerreto Sannita, then part of the Duchy of Benevento, toward the end of the papacy of Gregory the Great. At that time, Benevento had recently (in 590) been captured by Arian Lombards from the Trinitarian Romans.
According to his saint's life (which was written later), he received a Christian education, and spent a good deal of time studying the Christian scriptures. He took holy orders as soon as allowed to do so, and was immediately employed by the local bishop as a preacher, a task for which he had considerable talent. Shortly thereafter, he was made the curate of St. Basil's Church in nearby Morcone. The parishioners there objected to Barbatus' remarking upon their falling short of the Christian ideal, and persecuted him to quiet him. He continued in the same vein, causing these same people to slander his character. He was eventually obliged to cease his charitable works because of these slanders.
He later returned to Benevento, where he was welcomed back by those who remembered him from earlier. At the time, the people of Benevento still practiced paganism, including veneration of a golden viper and a local tree, and also held games to which Barbatus strongly objected. The local Lombard prince, Romuald I son of the Arian Lombard King Grimoald I, was himself seriously involved in these activities. Barbatus regularly preached against them only to be ignored.
Later, he told the people of the city the great trials they would soon suffer at the hands of the East Roman Emperor Constans II and his army, who shortly thereafter landed in the area and laid siege to Benevento. The people, in their fear, renounced the practices Barbatus had criticized. He then cut down the tree the locals had worshipped, and melted the viper into a chalice for use in the church. As Barbatus had foretold, the siege ended with the defeat of Constans.
It is also believed by several parties that Barbatus was himself directly responsible for a more practical form of resistance to Constans. In 1903 the foundations of the Temple of Isis were discovered close to the Arch of Trajan in Benevento, and many fragments of fine sculptures in both the Egyptian and the Greco-Roman style belonging to it were found. They had apparently been used as the foundation of a portion of the city wall, reconstructed in 663 under the fear of an attack by Constans, the temple having been destroyed by order of Barbatus to provide the necessary material (A. Meomartini, O. Marucchi and L. Savignoni in Notizie degli Scavi, 1904, 107 sqq.).
The presiding bishop of Benevento, Hildebrand, died during the siege. After the withdrawal of the invaders, Barbatus was made bishop on March 10, 633. Barbatus took advantage of his new position and quickly destroyed the remaining pagan religious artifacts hidden by the prince and the local population. In 680, he assisted in a council held by Pope Agatho, and took part in the sixth general council held in Constantinople in 681 regarding the Monothelites. He died shortly after the end of the council, at roughly seventy years of age.
On 19 February 682, s. Barbato died, under Pope St. Leo II (682-683).
He is recorded in the Roman Martyrology as one of the chief patrons of the city of Benevento. The relics of St. Barbato Montevergine rest partly in the Cathedral of Benevento, where they were pinned by Cardinal Orsini in the year 1687.
It is now remembered and celebrated on February 19 and is also the patron of Benevento, Cicciano, Castelvenere, Casalattico and Valle dell'Angelo. On this day, to Castelvenere, his hometown, there is the traditional "Day of Thunder", a competition between three pyrotechnic disabled firemen.
With s. Barbato the cult of the "Madonna della Libera" began to spread in different countries of Sannio, remaining, for example, glued to Montecalvo Irpino, in Pietrelcina and Mojano. The image of his statue is venerated at the site of today, in a chapel on the ground floor of the palace in Ferrara, where, until a few years ago s'erigeva the humble and ancient chapel dedicated to the Lord in Lombard to honor Madonna.


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Juventus has confirmed the signing of Fernando Llorente on a four-year deal on a free transfer from Athletic Bilbao that will take effect when his contract expires this summer. Follow GOAL.COM on Twitter
The Spain international has been linked with a move to Turin since this past summer after announcing that he was not going to extend his contract at San Mames.
The Basques had turned down an offer from the Serie A champion over a January move to Italy, meaning that the Bianconeri have had to wait until the summer to get their man.
"The future of Fernando Llorente is in black and white," a statement on Juve's official website read. "The Spain international, who will be out of contract with Atheltic Bilbao, has signed an agreement that will bind him to Juventus from July 1. The contract lasts for four years, expiring on on June 30, 2017."
Juventus has long been looking for a striker to bolster its attack, with the likes of Alessandro Matri, Sebastian Giovinco and Mirko Vucinic failing to impress on a consistent basis.
Llorente made his debut for Bilbao in 2004, and he has since made more than 350 appearances for the club. He was an integral part of the side that reached the Copa del Rey and UEFA Europa League finals last season.
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Computex 2014: ASUS Announces ROG G20 Compact Gaming Desktop and ROG GR8 Gaming Console PC
Subject: General Tech, Systems, Shows and Expos | June 3, 2014 - 12:46 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: ROG, gaming pc, computex 2014, computex, asus
Gaming PCs are often misunderstood. Many of our viewers will probably build their own from their personal selection of parts. If you would like to have someone else handle it, then an oft dismissed option is going through a system builder. If you find an option that is in your budget and has the performance you desire, then it is perfectly acceptable to buy it.
ASUS has just announced two offerings, branded Republic of Gamers (ROG), for you to consider.
The ROG G20 Gaming Desktop can be customized with options which range up to an Intel Core i7 with an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780. It is designed to be quiet, with expected noise at around 23-25 dbA (it is unclear whether this is measured idle or under load). While it has two fans, it also uses "natural convection" cooling, a process which uses the excess heat to make hot air rise, which is replaced by cool air that cools the components.
Yup, the PC cools itself with the air motion caused by its own heat.
After customizations, the ROG G20 Gaming Desktop is expected to retail for $800-$1700, depending on what options the user selects, and be available in late Q3, for North Americans.
The other PC is the ROG GR8 Gaming Desktop. This device will include an Intel Core i7 and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti. Despite its form factor, a side panel allows user access to RAM and storage. It has Gigabit Ethernet and built-in 802.11ac wireless. While it obviously has HDMI outputs, it also includes DisplayPort.
ASUS does not currently have an expected price range, but it will also be available Q3, for North Americans.
Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Announces GX500 Ultra Thin 15.6" 4K Gaming Notebook
Subject: Mobile | June 2, 2014 - 11:46 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: UHD, M.2, gaming laptop, core i7, computex 2014, computex, ASUS ROG, asus, 4k, 15.6 inch
The GX500 is ASUS's new ultrabook-thin 15.6" gaming laptop from the ROG series, and it features a very impressive 4K screen.
This...isn't your average gaming laptop
Just 0.75" thick (but weighing a robust 4.85lbs - though not bad for a 15.6" gaming machine) the GX500 has some very impressive specs. Running up to an Intel Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M graphics, and what sounds like an awesome UHD 3840 x 2160-pixel display with ASUS "VisualMaster technology" for a claimed 100% NTSC wide color gamut, which is a world-first on a notebook according to ASUS.
The GX500 also includes a M.2 SSD running on a full PCIe x4 connection, and features a dual-fan cooling system to keep thermals in check in what ASUS says is the worlds thinnest 15" gaming notebook.
ASUS has not announced pricing, but states that it will be dependent upon configuration. The ASUS ROG GX500 will be available in Q3 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS Announces ROG ARES III Water-Cooled Gaming Graphics Card
Subject: Graphics Cards | June 2, 2014 - 11:41 PM | Sebastian Peak
Tagged: computex, radeon, r9 295x2, Hawaii XT, dual gpu, computex 2014, ASUS ROG, asus, Ares, amd
The latest installment in the ASUS ARES series of ultra-powerful, limited-edition graphics cards has been announced, and the Ares III is set to be the "world's fastest" video card.
The dual-GPU powerhouse is driven by two "hand-selected" Radeon Hawaii XT GPUs (R9 290X cores) with 8GB of GDDR5 memory. The card is overclockable according to ASUS, and will likely arrive factory overclocked as they claim it will be faster out of the box than the reference R9-295x2. The ARES III features a custom-designed EK water block, so unlike the R9 295x2 the end user will need to supply the liquid cooling loop.
ASUS claims that the ARES III will "deliver 25% cooler performance than reference R9 295X designs", but to achieve this ASUS "highly" recommends a high flow rate loop with at least a 120x3 radiator "to extract maximum performance from the card," and they "will provide a recommended list of water cooling systems at launch".
Only 500 of the ARES III will be made, and are individually numbered. No pricing has been announced, but ASUS says to expect it to be more than a 295x2 ($1499) - but less than a TITAN Z ($2999). The ASUS ROG ARES III will be available in Q3 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Crossblade Ranger motherboard
Subject: Motherboards | June 2, 2014 - 11:41 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: ROG, Maximus VII Formula, computex 2014, asus, AMD FM2+
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Today, ASUS announced the newest member of their ROG line of board for the AMD FM2+ platform, the Crossblade Ranger. The board brings many of the same features designed into the Intel-based ROG line to the AMD FM2+ family of processors, giving the AMD-enthusiasts an edge over of the competition.
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With the Crossblade Ranger motherboard, ASUS brings to bear the ROG core game-boosting features found on its Intel Z97-based Maximus VII board line to the AMD FM2+ camp. Offering include its SupremeFX 2014 audio subsystem and Radar II in-game audio enhancements, Intel-based Gigabit Ethernet, the GameFirst III network optimization software, and the KeyBot keyboard macro technology.
The SupremeFX 2014 subsystem integrates an audio processor capable of up to 120dB signal-to-noise ratio output, as well as the Sonic SenseAmp technology that automatically adjusts headphone impedance for the best audio gaming experience. The audio subsystem also integrated into ASUS Sonic Studio Audio suite for the highest levels of audio-fidelity control. The GameFirst II network optimization software is ASUS' answer to the Killer NIC, offering game-based network packet prioritization technology to minimize lag during you online slag fest. ROG KeyBot is an in-built macro system that creates gaming macros for any keyboard attached to the supported USB port to elevate your gaming experience to the next level.
ASUS has not yet announced price or availability specifics for the ROG Crossblade Ranger, but expects the board to be available at retail by July 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Maximus VII Impact
Subject: Motherboards | June 2, 2014 - 11:29 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: ROG, mITX, Maximus VII Impact, Intel Z97, haswell, computex 2014, asus
Courtesy of ASUS
Today, ASUS announced a new edition to their Z97-based ROG line of boards, the Maximus VII Impact. This mini-ITX board carries many of the Intel Z97 enhancements of its fellow ROG boards, as well as a few secrets of its own. Don't let looks deceive you, a heart of a champion beats in the Maximus VII Impact's small silicon footprint.
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ASUS went back to the drawing board with their ROG Impact-based design, striving to deliver an mini-ITX form factor product that does not compromise on features, performance, overclocking potential, or CPU cooler compatibility. The result was the re-engineered ROG Maximus VII Impact, featuring unprecedented compatibility with a wide range of both CPU coolers and PCI-Express expansion cards. Powering the board is the Impact Power II power card, featuring the same digital power circuitry found on the full-sized ROG ATX boards. The Impact Power II PCB is mounted vertically to maximize the board's space use. Also integrated into the board is the Impact CooolHub, an optional add-on card containing two additional 4-pin fan headers as well as an LN2 header. The board also comes with the mPCIe Combo IV card, supporting 802.11ac wireless operation, as well as M.2 SSDs operating at up to 20Gbps, utilizing bandwidth up to PCIe x4 speeds.
Like other ROG Z97-based offerings, the Maximus VII Impact board comes standard with its own version of the SupremeFX 2014 audio subsystem - the SupremeFX Impact II audio card. Additionally, the board offers full compatibility with the soon-to-be-released Intel Devil's Canyon-based CPUs with enhanced tuning capabilities.
ASUS has not yet announced price or availability specifics for the ROG Maximus VII Impact, but expects the board to be available for purchase at North American-based retailers by Q3 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS ROG Maximus VII Formula
Subject: Motherboards | June 2, 2014 - 11:28 PM | Morry Teitelman
Tagged: ROG, Maximus VII Formula, Intel Z97, haswell, computex 2014, asus
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Today, ASUS announced the latest member of their Z97-based ROG line of boards, the Maximus VII Formula. The board features many enhancements in its design and integrated components to make it a worthwhile successor to its predecessor.
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For better board performance and cooler running, ASUS revised the hybrid cooler in the Maximus VII Formula, dubbing it the Crosschill Copper. Unlike the previous version of the Crosschill hybrid cooler, the Crosschill Copper is made entirely of copper for optimized heat transfer in either air or water-based operation, as well as to alleviate mixed-metal corrosion concerns when used in a multi-block cooling loop. The board also comes with the mPCIe Combo III card, supporting 802.11ac wireless operation, as well as M.2 SSDs operating at up to 10Gbps, utilizing bandwidth up to PCIe x2 speeds.
Like other ROG Z97-based offerings, the Maximus VII Formula board comes standard with the SupremeFX 2014 audio subsystem and the Radar II in-game audio enhancements. The SupremeFX 2014 subsystem integrates an audio processor capable of up to 120dB signal-to-noise ratio output, as well as the Sonic SenseAmp technology that automatically adjusts headphone impedance for the best audio gaming experience. The board also includes the ROG Thermal Armor overlay and ROG Fortifier under plate, as well as the ROG KeyBot functionality. ROG KeyBot is an in-built macro system that creates gaming macros for any keyboard attached to the supported USB port to elevate your gaming experience to the next level.
ASUS has not yet announced price or availability specifics for the ROG Maximus VII Formula, but expects the board to be available for purchase at North American-based retailers by late July 2014.
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Computex 2014: ASUS PG278Q Is G-Sync and 144Hz at 1440p
Subject: General Tech, Displays, Shows and Expos | June 2, 2014 - 02:28 PM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: g-sync, displays, display, computex 2014, computex, asus, 2560x1440, 144hz, 1440p
NVIDIA's G-Sync allows video cards to time the refresh rate of monitors. This is an advantage because the GPU knows when a frame is actually ready to be displayed to the user. The initial batch of announcements were each 1080p monitors, which are least likely to dip down into the 30-60Hz gap where G-Sync is noticeable.
Today at Computex, ASUS has announced a 27", 2560x1440, 144Hz G-Sync display. This higher resolution is starting to reach the point where faster graphics cards struggle to maintain 60 FPS. Not only that, but it is one of the first 1440p panels that you can get which supports high (over 100Hz) refresh rates, officially. Others exist, but "rare" is an understatement.
Its response rate is 1ms (GTG) which, unfortunately, suggests a TN panel. This might be a deal-breaker for some, but if you are looking for a G-Sync, 1440p, and high refresh rate panel, then it might be an acceptable compromise.
The ASUS PG278Q is available in Q2, which ASUS seems to define as the beginning of May to the end of July, for $799 USD. Unfortunately for AMD fans, the panel does not seem to support FreeSync, recently added to DisplayPort 1.2a. FreeSync, of course, is the competitor to G-Sync that AMD proposed to the VESA standards body.
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Computex 2014: ASUS PA328Q 60Hz, Professional 4K Panel
Subject: General Tech, Displays | June 2, 2014 - 03:20 AM | Scott Michaud
Tagged: pq321q, PA328Q, displays, display, computex 2014, computex, asus, 4k
You might remember the ASUS PQ321Q 4K monitor from last year that we loved. It was based on an IGZO panel and allowed for 60Hz via one DisplayPort 1.2 cable, running in Multi Stream Transport (MST). At Computex 2014, ASUS announced the PA328Q. This "ProArt" panel ships calibrated and offers 10-bit, 100% sRGB color representation. More interestingly, it supports HDMI 2.0 as well as DisplayPort 1.2, for 4K at 60Hz, apparently over a single cable.
The monitor also has an extra mini DisplayPort connector and two HDMI 1.4 inputs. Also, four (4) USB 3.0 ports and a headphone jack. I guess professionals like high-speed removable storage.
Some points that I would like to see clarified are:
- its Adobe RGB coverage (for printer color spaces)
- its panel type (I expect IGZO)
- and its pricing (and availability)...
I do not know how this fits in to the ASUS product stack, relative to the $3500 PQ321Q. It includes more modern connections and could hit the checkboxes for digital content creation at 4K. Its price might give us an idea about where it stands... or it might just blow our minds, one way or the other. For now, I don't know.
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Tablet Specifications
In many ways, the Google Nexus 7 has long been the standard of near perfection for an Android tablet. With a modest 7-inch screen, solid performance and low cost, the ASUS-built hardware has stood through one major revision as our top selection. Today though, a new contender in the field makes its way to the front of the pack in the form of the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 (ME176C). At $150, this new 7-inch tablet has almost all the hallmarks to really make an impact in the Android ecosystem. Finally.
The MeMO Pad 7 is not a new product family, though. It has existed with Mediatek processors for quite some time with essentially the same form factor. This new ME176C model makes some decisions that help it break into a new level of performance while maintaining the budget pricing required to really take on the likes of Google. By coupling the MeMO Pad brand with the Intel Bay Trail Atom processor, the two companies firmly believe they have a winner; but do they?
I have to admit that my time with the ASUS MeMO Pad 7 (ME176C) has been short; shorter than I would have liked to offer a truly definitive take on this mobile platform. I prefer to take the time to work the tablet into my daily work and home routines. Reading, browsing, email, etc. This allows me to filter though any software intricacies that might make or break a purchasing decision. Still, I think the ASUS design is going to live up to my expectations and is worth every penny of the $150 price tag.
The ASUS MeMO Pad 7 has a 1280x800 resolution IPS screen. This 7-inch device is powered by the new Intel Atom Z3745 quad-core SoC with 1GB of memory and 16GB of on-board storage. The front facing camera is of the 2MP variety while the rear facing camera is 5MP - but you will likely be as disappointed in the image quality of the photos as I was. Connectivity options include the microUSB port for charging and data transfer along with 802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz WiFi (sorry, no 5.0 GHz option here). Bluetooth 4.0 allows for low power data sync with other devices you might have and our model shipped with Android 4.4.2 already pre-installed.
The rear of the ASUS MeMO Pad is a pseudo rubber/plastic type material that is easy to grip while not leaving fingerprints behind - a solid combination. The center mounted camera lens takes decent pictures - but I can't put any more praise on it than that. It was easy to find image quality issues with photos even in full daylight. It's hard to know how disappointed to be considering the price, but the Nexus 7 has better optical hardware.
Introduction and Technical Specifications
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The ASUS Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 motherboard is the newest member of thier TUF (The Ultimate Force) series. The board features the Intel Z97 chipset, but keeps the aesthetics and functionality you have come to expect from TUF series boards, and more specifically the Sabertooth line. That does not mean to say that ASUS did not improve the design of the Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 board. The Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1 comes with a premium MSRP of $249.99 with features to justify its premium price point.
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ASUS used the previous Sabertooth board as a template to design and improve upon the Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1. The board includes the line's signature TUF Thermal Armor board overlay and TUF Fortifier back plate. With the new revision of the Thermal Armor, ASUS integrated two optional fans into its design as well as flow ports above the CPU VRM heat sinks to adjust the airflow through the Thermal Armor. The board is designed with an 8 phase digital power system with alloy chokes redesigned to run cooler than previous generation chokes, 10k-rated Titanium capacictors, and military-grade TUF MOSFETs. Additionally, ASUS integrated on board ESD (elctro-static discharge) protection into the rear panel keyboard/mouse, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, LAN, and audio ports to protect the motherboard and integrated components from voltage fluctuations and power surges.
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Stock 36 ford handles and Bear Claws?
Typo error in title! The car is a 1939 ford four door... Sorry guys
Ive installed many bear claw latches, but usually to the solenoid operated system. Now I have a 39 ford four door that needs to keep the exterior handles while adding bear claws. I have a couple issues I need help with. Has anyone mounted bear claws in the stock location for the latch? And if so, what kind of mechanism was used to link the handles to the latch? There just isn't much room for fabrication? Any experienced advice would be appreciated.
Metal Twister,
I am not sure your Door thickness is the same as my '35, but I have installed Power Bear Claw latches with my original Handles. I bought the kit that Kruisin' Karl suggested and they would not fit-the "boxes" would bottom out before the Handle hole would line up (hope that makes sense)-
I used the Slimline Latches from Rocky Hinge-like these, but Slimline:
then I bought these and cut off one ear, made some Blisters and mounted them on the inside where the Handles Mount:
I used the outside handle kit because I wanted the Handles to return to center after you opened the Door. I then bought some 1/4" rod, heated and bent it, threaded it and used Rod Ends on both ends for linkage-turned out great but it will take a little bit of engineering. I wanted to use the stock inside handles so I cut off the ends and made some threaded Rods for adjustment.
It appears that they have recently updated their website, the Slimline Latches are not listed-give them a call, they are really nice Folks and will be glad to help.
I hope this helps-
Thanks a ton!!!
I just love this place! Chances are some one has tried everything that there is to do an a rod. Thanks to 35window and Kruzin Karl I think I will be able to give my customer exactly what he wants. Thanks again for the response guys. Bob
Maybe you can take some pics of the job? I'd really like to see how it turns out.
I was doing some heavy research, basically trying for the same result as your customer, but I wanted to be able to lock and unlock the doors with a keyless remote (no poppers) then open the door with the handle. Pretty much the same as a modern vehicle.
The spring loaded one that returns looks like it'll work, but seemed a little bit flimsy to me.
I did find an article, think it was in a magazine, where they had the same type of handle "holder" custom made. Have to see if I can find that one.
Anyway, good luck, let us know how you make out, and remember.... Pictures! :D
I will post the pics as soon as I get to that point. I just installed the stang II kit, and still have the rear end, motor, trans, air conditioner,,, before I get to the bear claws. Oh, did I mention I also have to move my shop next week. LOL Give me a few weeks. Thanks again, Bob
i found this link on another post on this website and thought it was cool enough to save the link and some $$$ it looks fool proof to me. Not sure this will work but here goes.
Thanks for speaking up! Ive used these little guys in the past and they work very well. I will check um out. Thanks
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