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The 41st Lunar and Planetary Science Conference will be held at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, The Woodlands, Texas, March 1–5, 2010.
Please note that we will not be providing conference bags this year, so participants should plan accordingly. Also note that the meeting rooms can often be quite cold, so participants are encouraged to bring a sweater or jacket.
This conference brings together international specialists in petrology, geochemistry, geophysics, geology, and astronomy to present the latest results of research in planetary science.
The five-day conference will be organized by parallel sessions of contributed presentations that emphasize planetary processes in addition to presentations related to planetary bodies. Selection of contributed abstracts will be based on the overall relevance of the subject matter to the conference and the quality of the science. All abstracts for special sessions, whether invited or contributed, must be submitted by the advertised deadlines for consideration by the program committee.
Mode of Presentation: First authors may indicate a preference for oral, poster, or print-only presentation for most categories; however, some categories are limited to poster presentations only (for more information, refer to the list of topics provided in the "Call for Abstracts" section below). Where applicable, the program committee will make final decisions on the mode of presentation to ensure a balance of as many important new research results as possible.
First-Author Policy: Two abstracts per first author, for contributed oral or poster submissions. (Invited presentations are the only exception.) Print-only submissions are allowed only under specified conditions and are limited to one request per first author. Read the abstract submission policies below for more information.
Oral Presentation Format: 10 minutes for speaking and 5 minutes for discussion and speaker transition.
Audio-Visual Equipment: Laptop PCs and Macs and an LCD projector. NO option for dual-screen presentations. For more information, read the instructions for electronic presentations.
Poster Presentation Format: Poster size is 44" × 44" (1.1 m × 1.1 m), to be affixed with pushpins to an 4' × 8' (122 cm × 244 cm) (inside frame) free-standing panel. Two presenters share one side of one panel, so displays must be confined to the specified limit.
Poster Viewing: Posters may be viewed any time between noon on Monday and 10:00 a.m. on Friday. Two separate evening sessions will be scheduled.
The final announcement will contain poster installation and removal instructions and poster session details.
Conference Program and Abstracts: The conference program and abstracts will be available on this website by January 20, 2010.
Authors submitting abstracts for special sessions should select the appropriate "Special Session:" topic on the abstract submission form. Submission to a special session constitutes one of the two abstracts allowed for contributed requests, unless a presenter is an invited speaker.
Special sessions at the 41st LPSC will be:
Submissions Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (CST) Thursday, December 10, 2009 (see U.S. time zone map).
Unable to Produce PDF Files? If you are unable to produce a PDF file, you may send your source file (must be in Word or PostScript format) to the LPI no later than December 3, 2009. We will create the PDF file and send it back to you, but it will still be your responsibility to submit that PDF file by the time of the deadline. Source files should be sent to email@example.com.
Authors may request any combination of two — but no more than two — oral and poster presentation formats (i.e., two orals, two posters, or one oral and one poster).
Authors submitting two abstracts for oral presentation will be asked to rank them in order of preference.
Invited Presentations: Invited presenters may submit an invited abstract in addition to their two contributed abstracts.
Print-Only Abstracts: Authors requesting a print-only abstract cannot submit an abstract for an oral or a poster presentation.
First authors are limited to ONE print-only request. Print-only abstracts are allowed only under the following conditions: (1) from members of the community who will not be able to attend the meeting or (2) from authors who are NOT submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation.
Use of Meteorite Names: Information regarding the acceptable use of meteorite names is contained in the detailed instructions for authors. A representative of the Meteorite Nomenclature Committee will be reviewing the LPSC abstracts to make certain all authors comply with these policies. The program committee reserves the right to reject any abstract found to be in violation of these rules.
File Sizes: Abstracts file sizes can be no larger than 1MB. Larger files will be automatically rejected by the electronic submission form.
The program committee will strictly enforce the above policies. Abstracts submitted in violation of these policies will be rejected.
Abstracts sent by e-mail will NOT be considered.
Abstract files must be RECEIVED at the LPI by 5:00 p.m. U.S. CST. Authors are encouraged to start early so our staff will have time to provide assistance in the event of technical problems.
Because of the number of abstracts received and the time required to process them, exceptions cannot be made for anyone, regardless of the reason.
Special Note:
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Description: Each year the Planetary Geology Division of the Geological Society of America (GSA) gives the Stephen E. Dwornik Planetary Student Paper Awards for the best student research presentations, one for an oral presentation and one for a poster presentation. The purpose of these awards is to provide encouragement, motivation, and recognition to outstanding future planetary scientists who are U.S. citizens, as specified by the benefactor and GSA policy.
Eligibility: The awards are open to U.S. citizens currently enrolled as students at any degree level in the field of planetary geosciences. Recent graduates, pre-college students, and postdoctoral fellows are not eligible.
Criteria: Only one abstract per student will be considered for the award. The student must be the senior author of the abstract, and the material must not have been previously presented at another meeting. Judging will be based on both the written abstract and the presentation.
Application: To apply for the award, students MUST complete the student award application form and MUST send the original application, with an original signature by their advisor, to LPI on or before the deadline of December 10, 2009.
Judging: The Dwornik committee is looking for volunteers to serve as judges for this year's competition. Those willing to serve as a judge should write a note to that effect in the comments box of the abstract submission form.
Awards: Winners will be introduced and awarded a plaque and a cash prize of $500.00 at the following years' LPSC. The winners of the 2009 Dwornik competition will be honored in the Monday afternoon plenary session (see below).
Sunday Night Registration and Reception: Sunday evening, February 28, 2010, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Convention Center. The conference registration desk will remain open until 8:00 p.m. to accommodate late arrivals.
NASA Headquarters Briefings: 5:30 p.m., Monday, March 1, Waterway Ballroom. Open to all interested members of the community.
Plenary Session Featuring Masursky Lecture: Monday, March 1, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Student/Scientist Reception: Monday, March 1, Montgomery Ballroom, immediately following the conclusion of the NASA Headquarters Briefing. Reception will honor the Masursky Lecturer, 2009 Dwornik award winners, and all students presenting at this year's LPSC.
The Lunar and Planetary Science Conference is again offering a special opportunity for exhibitors to participate and interact with conference participants. A limited number of draped exhibit booths will be available. For more information, including a description of the booths and fee schedule, please read the Exhibitor Showcase Information flyer.
The deadline for registration for the Exhibitor Showcase is DECEMBER 11, 2009. To register for an exhibit, use the electronic registration form provided.The exhibits will be co-located with the posters in the Town Center Exhibit Area on the lower level of the Convention Center. Exhibits will be open from Tuesday, March 2, through Thursday, March 4.
Exhibitor Registration Deadline:
Friday, December 11, 2009
Credit card registrations: Participants registering by credit card MUST use the secure electronic registration form.
Other methods of payment: Those registering using any other method of payment (check, money order, or traveler's check) MUST use the downloadable registration form.
Cancellations: Requests for cancellation with a fee refund (less a $25.00 processing fee) will only be accepted through February 12, 2010. Those who fail to attend and do not notify the LPI prior to the February 12 deadline will forfeit their full fee.
Check-in: The conference registration desk at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Convention Center will be open from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday and from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel is holding a block of rooms at a special rate for LPSC. The hotel and convention center is located at 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, just north of Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). A map of the local area is provided for you.
The hotel is located in a beautiful wooded landscape on the The Woodlands Waterway, which connects The Woodlands Town Center with the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for performing arts. As the name of the area suggests, there are many trees and pleasant outdoor spaces for walking and visiting.
Located nearby are many restaurants and taverns, shops, and entertainment venues. Shops and restaurants at Market Street and at The Woodlands Mall are located within walking distance from the hotel. Attendees may also access these two areas via trolley and water taxi services.
Special LPSC Room Rate —
There is no charge for children 18 years and younger when they share a room with parent(s) and utilize existing beds.
To accommodate guests who wish to share the cost of a room with a roommate, The Woodlands Waterway Marriott has set aside all two-double-bed guest rooms in the LPSC block. These rooms will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis as inventory allows. A maximum of four adults is allowed per room.
Please note: When making a reservation for two double beds, the Marriott reservation system will issue a standardized response indicating that the request cannot be guaranteed, or that the room configuration is not available. However, as long as the reservation is guaranteed with a credit card or a first night's deposit, the request will be honored.
Check-in is 4:00 p.m.; check-out is 11:00 a.m. Guests arriving prior to check-in will be accommodated as rooms become available. The hotel will accommodate late check-outs subject to space availability.
To ensure a room at the special rate, reservations MUST be made by FEBRUARY 5, 2010. Participants are encouraged to make their reservations early.
Room Reservations —
Reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card or accompanied by a first night's deposit. All reserved guest rooms are guaranteed until 6:00 p.m. on day of arrival. Guests planning to arrive after 6:00 p.m. should notify the hotel at the time the room is booked. If travel plans should change due to delayed flights or other circumstances, guests should contact the hotel directly at 281-367-9797.
Cancellation Policy —
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Please note: The hotel is a non-smoking property, which includes all public areas and guest rooms.
There are numerous other Woodland area hotels located nearby. Conference shuttle service will be provided to all the area hotels shown on this list. Participants on a budget who want to share housing expenses may use the roommate search form provided.
Attendees staying at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott can take a Super Shuttle (713-523-8888) from either Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Hobby Airport (HOU). The cost from IAH is $23.00 one way; Yellow Cab service from IAH to the hotel is $50.00 one way. The hotel does not provide shuttle service.
Parking —
Complimentary self-parking is available in the West Garage (Town Center Garage) located on Six Pines Drive. The West Garage offers easy access to the hotel and convention center via a climate-controlled Sky Bridge.
Pay parking is also provided in the East Garage located at the front of the hotel; rates are $9.00 per day for self-parking and $15.00 per day for valet parking.
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The big inshore fishing news right now is the strong flounder bite going on.
There is a lot of inshore fishing action right now on the Brunswick County shores, as a lot of different fish are hitting. The piers are having great success on Spanish mackerel and bluefish as well as bottom fishing targets like whiting, while inshore action on redfish and flounder is strong.
The fishing season is in full swing in Brunswick County as bluefish, redfish, flounder and trout are all showing up in greater numbers and hitting well. The best fishing is now at the edges of the day in the morning and again before sunset, but there are some fish moving around just about all the time now.
With the warmer weather, bluefish have arrived and begun to hit along the Brunswick County shores. Blues are a feisty, aggressive species that will hit virtually any bait or lure, but true bluefish fanatics know what artificial plugs and spoons to go to when they want to feel the bite of a nice eating-size snapper or big chopper bluefish on the line.
Water temperatures continue to climb, bringing more species to the spring fishing table. That said, the action that continues to be the strongest is the inshore redfish bite, which has been amazing all year long. Meanwhile, more keeper flounder are being landed and black drum and sea mullet are also available.
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Spring fishing is here with warming temperatures and unstable weather. Drum are still the most consistent catch, although flounder and speckled trout are hitting now and a few bluefish have shown up.
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Home › Forums › Gear Forums › Gear (General) › WATER PURIFIER
May 16, 2014 at 11:06 am #1316882
Does a water purifier which:
-filters water removing bacteria, protozoas and particulate
-kills viruses
-is not chemical
-is lightweight
-is not bulky
-it's easy to use
-doesn't take ages to treat water
-fills up a pot of water quickly
-doesn't cost a fortune
ALL IN ONE exists? If yes, what is it? If not, what's the closest option, please?
Cheers.May 16, 2014 at 11:48 am #2102953
A PURIFIER IMPLIES REMOVING, KILLING, OR STERILIZING VIRUS (TO ME ANYWAYS). THERE ARE SOME FILTERS THAT DO THIS, SAWYER .02 IS ONE OF THEM (http://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-point-zerotwo-bucket-purifier-assembly-kit/). I USE THE STERIPEN TO PURIFY WATER AND IT'S BEEN RELIABLE FOR ME WHEN TRAVELING THE WORLD INCLUDING LATIN AMERICA AND ASIA. FOR ME PERSONALLY, I'D FILTER THE WATER THROUGH A SAWYER .1 (BACTERIA AND PROTOZOA / NOT FOR VIRUS) AND THEN HIT THE WATER WITH A PURIFIER LIKE THE STERIPEN OR CHEMICAL LIKE CHLORINE DIOXIDE.
EDIT TO ADD: WHEN I SAY "A PURIFIER IMPLIES REMOVING, KILLING, OR STERILIZING VIRUS (TO ME ANYWAYS)" IT'S IMPLIED THAT BACTERIA AND PROTOZOA ARE REMOVED/STERILIZED/MURDERIZED AS WELL.May 16, 2014 at 11:53 am #2102957
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Ian turned me off at first but he is definitely growing on me.
I'll have to get that checked out.May 16, 2014 at 11:55 am #2102959
I'm not sure I am able to see the right products through your post. Would you mind pasting me the links to the Sawyer water purifier and water filter you are mentioning please?
Cheers.May 16, 2014 at 11:57 am #2102962
WELL J-MAG I'VE BEEN WORKING ON MY GLUTES SO WHO CAN BLAME YOU?May 16, 2014 at 12:07 pm #2102965
Sure thing.
For starters, here's the Sawyer Squeeze. It'll filter out protozoa and bacteria but not virus. Since you'll be exposed to hepatitis and other viral nasty's, especially near the cities, you'll want to treat the water with a Steripen or chemical afterwards.
Here's a link to Sawyer's Point Zero Two which will filter out Bacteria, Protozoa, and virus. No experience with the system so I won't offer an opinion other than to say I've been fine without it in my international travels.
I use the Steripen Adventurer. It sterilizes protozoa, bacteria and virus. What that means is that while they are not dead, they are incapable of reproducing so ingesting them won't make you sick. I've used this overseas without problem but for your purposes, I'd stick with one that uses AA batteries (or is rechargeable) vs one that uses CR123 batteries.
Edit: If you think you'll go the Steripen route, let me know as not all of their lamps are created equal and some of them are designed to have a shorter life span.May 16, 2014 at 12:13 pm #2102967
Your stove meets most of those requirements. The only downside is having to wait for the water to cool after you boil it. You may want to use a simple filter (bandanna? coffee filter? etc.) to clear out particulates.
If you don't like drinking warm or flat water, the Steripen is a sufficiently close equivalent. (Again, you may want to pair it with a bandanna/coffee filter.)
Do be aware they have been known to fail in the field. You'll know if it happens, but that means you'll want a backup. I prefer chlorine dioxide tablets for that, but at the end of the day you can always just boil the water.May 16, 2014 at 12:15 pm #2102969
But that means A LOT of fuel and I already have got a fuel availability problem…May 16, 2014 at 12:29 pm #2102973
Yes, it does. My own preference is the Steripen, especially since you can even use it in a restaurant if you don't trust the water and they're all out of beer. Just carry a backup.May 16, 2014 at 12:31 pm #2102974
The steripen still needs a filter though and its pre-filter is useless with pots and/or with hydration systems.May 16, 2014 at 12:48 pm #2102983
Hang on a sec. With this water purifier: http://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-point-zerotwo-bucket-purifier-assembly-kit, I need a bucket! Where do I find a bucket in the middle of the forest/beach/mountains??May 16, 2014 at 1:18 pm #2102996
You wouldn't use a bucket. You'd use a dromedary bag of some sort and use this as part of a inline gravity fed filtration system.May 16, 2014 at 1:23 pm #2102998
"The steripen still needs a filter though and its pre-filter is useless with pots and/or with hydration systems."
You've got a couple choices. Live dangerously and learn to make compromises or stay home.May 16, 2014 at 1:24 pm #2102999
Sounds complicated…May 16, 2014 at 1:27 pm #2103000
Sounds complicated…
Well so are you but we don't hold that against you :)
It's not and fairly commonplace with the exception that it's normally done with a squeeze filter instead of the .02 one.May 16, 2014 at 1:28 pm #2103001
Practically speaking, it's going to be hard to find a lightweight filter that handles virii. It's quicker and easier to use a very simple filter to get the larger particles, then let UV or chemicals do out the rest.
A very handy setup one of the other BPLers here used was a Gatorade bottle with multiple lids:
1. One normal lid.
2. One lid with most of the top cut away and a metal mesh coffee filter glued over the opening.
3. One lid with a hole cut just the right size to fit a Steripen Freedom model.
This makes it easy to filter out large particulates (screw on the filter lid and dunk in a stream), treat the water with the Steripen, and either pour into a cookpot/hydration bladder or just put on the lid and walk.May 16, 2014 at 1:33 pm #2103005
"It's not and fairly commonplace with the exception that it's normally done with a squeeze filter instead of the .02 one."
What does this mean?May 16, 2014 at 1:39 pm #2103007
You have a bag of "dirty" water above, a bag for the "clean water" below, and the filter connecting them. You can squeeze the top bag (thus the name "Squeeze") or just let gravity do its work.May 16, 2014 at 1:43 pm #2103009
"What does this mean?"
The system I'm describing is a "gravity fed filtration system" and you'll find many people here at BPL use them with great success. The exception is that they are using the squeeze (or similar) filter which only removes bacteria and protozoa.
You'd need to learn how to a) prefilter the water to try and keep your filter from becoming clogged, and b) learn how to backflush the filter when it does indeed become clogged. Neither of these things are complicated in the slightest.May 16, 2014 at 1:47 pm #2103014
"You'd need to learn how to a) prefilter the water to try and keep your filter from becoming clogged, and b) learn how to backflush the filter when it does indeed become clogged. Neither of these things are complicated in the slightest."
Do I need to learn that with the gravity filter?
How about this one: http://sawyer.com/products/sawyer-2-liter-water-filtration-system-2/
?May 16, 2014 at 1:55 pm #2103016
That system will work for protozoa and bacteria but not virus. Replace the filter with the .02 and you'd theoretically be in business for virus; can't say for sure as I've only used the squeeze filter not the .02.May 16, 2014 at 2:05 pm #2103019
It does on REI: http://www.rei.com/product/778046/sawyer-complete-water-purifier-system-4-liter#specsTab
Are you saying to buy this: Sawyer Point ZeroTWO™ Bucket Purifier Assembly Kit and this Sawyer 2 Liter Water Filtration System and put them together?May 16, 2014 at 2:12 pm #2103022
Here's Sawyer's FAQ page:
Here's their contact page:
I'd shoot them an email, and tell them exactly what it is you are trying to do (important that they know you want to filter out virus) and the conditions you'll be operating in. I've found that they are quick to respond.
I've used the Sawyer Squeeze and the Sawyer Mini but I haven't used the .02 so I don't want to give you bad information.May 17, 2014 at 6:55 am #2103281
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SAN GABRIEL, Calif. - Masked gunmen opened fire inside a southern California coffee shop, killing two men and wounding five other people before fleeing, police said early Friday.
Officers who received a panic alarm call from the Coffee House cafe were headed there Thursday night when they were flagged down by several people who had been shot, police Sgt. Rene Hernandez said.
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Social media has become increasingly important to business and video is key to social sharing—make it work for you. The more people who not only see your video, but can interact with you directly as a result, the more potential customers you will have. So get busy!
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Author of famous value investing book, "The Warren Buffett Way," and investment counsel at Legg Mason was on Bloomberg to discuss his views on recent comments from Warren Buffett related to U.S. banks. Buffett said U.S. banks are in the best shape and in cleanest share and do not pose any significant risk to the markets. He thinks Buffett is correct in his thinking: U.S. banks indeed are in very good shape and very strong with good capital levels.
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FLORIDA - BEER IN THE U.S.: Apple pie and burgers may come to mind when thinking about the United States, but many Americans across the country also enjoy beer on fairly regular basis. Beer was most likely one of the first alcoholic beverages brewed by colonists in Jamestown and by the 1600s large amounts of beer were produced using left over grains after the harvest. The love affair with beer came to abrupt halt when the National Prohibition Law was passed in 1920 and all sale of alcohol became illegal. The law was repealed in 1933 and since then the alcohol industry has thrived. (Source: www.discus.org) Beer is the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the United States with an average consumption nine times that of wine and a whopping fourteen times that of spirits according to the Beer Institute. In fact, it was estimated that the average American drank a little over 20 gallons of the beer in 2010 alone. (Source: www.businessweek.com)
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- Snow Beer – This Chinese beer tops the list with over 50 million barrels sold in 2011.
- Bud Lite – The light beer is the second most popular beer in the world and is ranked first in popularity in the United States. The original Budweiser is ranked number three in the world.
- Corona Extra – Grupo Modelos' most popular beer until the company was bought in 2008 is the fourth most popular beer in the world with 30.4 million barrels sold in 2011.
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Nicholls (22-24, 12-11), which has won its last three games, is playing for the sixth and final tournament spot.
The Cowgirls are led at the plate by junior outfielder Alanna DiVittorio (.355, 9 HRs). She needs three runs to break the school's single-season record of 48 and three walks to break the single-season record of 38. She became the career walks leader on March 9.
The Cowgirls have three other players — freshman Emily Vincent (.351, 9 HRs, 43 RBIs) and sophomores Ashley Modzelewski (.342, 5 HRs, 29 RBIs) and Lauren Langner (.333) — batting better than .300.
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To be fair, there are differences. The 'BlackBerry Bluetooth Watch' (have to appreciate literal branding) is more of an accessory to a BlackBerry smartphone than a phone in itself. It will however "give alerts when emails, BlackBerry Messenger messages, texts, tweets and Facebook wallposts are received. It'll also allow for wireless connection to transfer music and videos."
Furthermore, the watch isn't the only new product category RIM is exploring. The 'Alpha 1 BlackBerry Bluetooth Headset' will be the company's first branded headset in a "black chrome shell with BlackBerry logo and buttons".
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Colin Hampsey, corporate affairs manager for Tesco in Northern Ireland, said: "Alderman Sam Dunlop approached us and suggested that as the Massereene Hospital had been the previous occupier on the site for so long, it would be appropriate to mark this in some way.
"We thought this was a great way of marking the history of our current site and have worked closely with Alderman Dunlop to produce this plaque, which includes a picture of the former hospital that cared for so many people over the years."
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WZ 9 years, 10 months ago
I have ever shopped at Ski Time Square in the 15 years I've lived in town? - No
thecondoguy1 9 years, 10 months ago
sorry, we try to spend a little up there but it's been so hard to find a place to park, we have had to leave.
nxoby36 9 years, 10 months ago
you have lived here only 15 years and you call your self WZ ? how come it doesn't surprise me that you don't support the business of people who have lived here 30+ years
madmoores 9 years, 10 months ago
Other than food and music, I don't believe I have ever "shopped" there. Dos had great food as well as the Butcher shop and music from the Tugboat and Levelz were always fun times. It has been awhile since we were up there but none the less I was saddened to hear that what once was, will never be again. I always thought that part of Steamboat was designed for the tourist and it sounds like it will be in the future as well. In one hand you have development and in the other you have local charm, to bad those that seek development have to destroy the charm to get what THEY want. Adios Amigos!!
corduroy 9 years, 10 months ago
Honestly since I've lived here I haven't gone there much other than for the Theater. The shopping there is targeted more towards tourists, not locals. I fell bad for the restaurants and businesses going through this. Some of them might not still be around if we ignore them. Yes there is no parking.. its a construction zone, you can't expect there to be any RIGHT THERE.. park in the free parking and walk you lazy people. Or take the bus!
love2read 9 years, 10 months ago
I disagree with madmoore's comment about the base area having "charm." I have always found it difficult to navigate by car, and not pedestrian-friendly. I think the changes at the base are sorely needed, and I applaud them. (Oh, and nothing will keep us away from Cafe Diva.)
madmoores 9 years, 10 months ago
love2read, My comment:
"In one hand you have development and in the other you have local charm, to bad those that seek development have to destroy the charm to get what THEY want".
Even though the thread/poll is about the "base area" and the destruction of some damn fine business, I was making a blanket statement about the overall sacrifice to Steamboat's charm through development. Thought I would clarify that. madmoores
wzhillbilly 9 years, 10 months ago
Dos Amigos and the other businesses in Ski Time Sq are down %50 due to the citys road and utility construction project. The city should look at some form of financial compensation for the small businesses up there.The city is obviously supporting the developers by building new infastruture for them. Unfortunitly they are doing it at the expense of the small businesses that have been supporting the city with sales taxes for 20 plus years.
steamberg 9 years, 10 months ago
I will dearly miss Dos and the Tugboat . . . it is sad that all the concerts had to be downtown this summer . . . I'm sure that hurt their biz quite a bit. I will miss the local haunts. It was nice to see friendly faces for apres ski and have a little reprieve from the tourists. I put Dos right up there with the Red Onion in Aspen, which btw is no longer either!
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Agent.AGW is a backdoor program that allows control over a victim's computers remotely by sending specific commands via IRC channels. This backdoor can also steal data, spread to a local network, and to computers vulnerable to exploits.
Upon execution, it drops the following files:
- %WinDir%\lsass.exe- a copy of itself.
- %SysDir%\rdriv.sys- a trojan rootkit used to hide its presence on the machine. This is now detected as Rootkit.Win32.Agent.p.
Note: %WinDir%" represents the Windows root directory and "%SysDir%" represents the Windows System directory.
It installs itself as a service by creating the following registry keys:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lsass]
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\rdriv]
It installs itself as a service by creating the following registry keys:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lsass]
It creates the following registry entries to lower the system's security settings:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center]UpdatesDisableNotify = "dword:00000000"AntiVirusDisableNotify = "dword:00000000"FirewallDisableNotify = "dword:0000000"AntiVirusOverride = "dword:00000000"FirewallOverride = "dword:00000000"
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]DoNotAllowXPSP2 = dword:00000001
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\DomainProfile]EnableFirewall = "dword:00000000"
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\StandardProfile]EnableFirewall = "dword:00000000"
It creates the following registry entries to disable Administrative Shares in NT4.0 Server and Workstation:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanserver\parameters]AutoShareWks = "dword:00000000"AutoShareServer = "dword:00000000"
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lanmanworkstation\parameters]AutoShareWks = "dword:00000000"AutoShareServer = "dword:00000000"
Agent.AGW also modifies the following registry entries to disable and restrict anonymous access and DCOM network binding:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Ole]EnableDCOM = "N"
Note: the default value is EnableDCOM = "Y".
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa]restrictanonymous = "dword:00000001"
Note: The default value for restrictanonymous is user dependent.
Agent.AGW also disables automatic update of Service Pack 2 in Windows XP by changing the following registry entry:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]DoNotAllowXPSP2 = "1"
Note: The default value for DoNotAllowXPSP2 = "0".
It modifies the following regsitry entry to shorten the waiting time for services to stop after service notification of system Shutdown:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]WaitToKillServiceTimeout= "7000"
Note: This is equivalent to 7 seconds. The default value is WaitToKillServiceTimeout= "20000", which is equivalent to 20 seconds.
It also disables the Messenger, Remote Registry, Security Center, and Telnet services respectively by modifiying the following regsitry entries:
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Messenger]Start = "dword:00000004"
Note: Default value is Start = "dword:00000002".
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry]Start = "dword:00000004"
Note: Default value for Start = "dword:00000002".
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\wscsvc]Start = "dword:00000004"
Note: Default value is Start = "dword:00000002".
- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\TlntSvr]Start = "dword:00000004"
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Agent.AGW attempts to connect to the following IRC server:
- bla.girlsontheblock.com
It attempts to join the following IRC channels:
- #na-e
- #na-s
Once successfully connected, a hacker can send commands to the bots on the IRC channel to control the infected computer. It has the ability to do the following:
- Display System Information
- Download and Upload a File
- List current processes
- Scan for Files
- Execute a file
- Perform denial of service attack
- Steal user information and log keyboard and mouse events
- Send copies using different IM applications
- Visit websites
- Enumerate remote shares
- Scan and exploit computers vulnerable to exploits
When spreading, the bot can exploit the following vulnerabilities:
- Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege (MS05-039) port 445
- Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (MS06-040) port 139
It uses the following user accounts:
- administrator
- admin
- to connect to the target machine's hidden shares:
- Admin$
- ipc$
- by using the following list of weak passwords:
- 12345
- 123456
- 654321
- admin
- asdfgh
- server
It also tries to steal usernames and passwords from the following known applications:
- MSN Hotmail
- Outlook Express
- PayPal
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text: On Tue, Mar 20, 2001 at 06:06:11PM +0900, HopNet wrote: > Thanks to Heinz & Andreas for your suggestions. They are "almost" working. :-) I can activate the VG, but I'm getting "wrong major or minor number" from the mount of the lvol, so I'm thinking I have an offset that is not correct. > As Andreas questioned in his answer: where does that message come from and what is it exactly? > Heinz, you're assumptions (listed below) are correct. The PVs are identical models. > > One thing I have a question about, and this may lead to resolving my offset problem, is where does the following pvdata info come from? > hda showed: (after LILO, which, I can see from the hex dump, was indeed the problem) > PV Size 12.14 GB / NOT usable 3.21 MB [LVM: 16.09 MB] > hdc showed: > PV Size 12.14 GB / NOT usable 3.24 MB [LVM: 242 KB] > > After I copied the header over, they are the same (as hdc). Should they be the same? Or do I need to fudge some more numbers in the hda header. > If the models are *exactly* equal there are none. If there's firmware differences that could actually lead to slightly different sizes beeing exposed to the OS. This difference could eventually lead to an additional PE on one disk causing an *additional* entry in the mapping table in the VGDA on disk which starts at offset pv->pe_on_disk.base set in library functions vg_setup_for_{create,extend}() calculated by macro LVM_PE_ON_DISK_BASE(pv) defined in lvm.h. Nevertheless the beginning offsets to the mapping tables should be the same, because this macro was introduced in LVM 0.6 and hasn't changed since then. Explained that we still need the exact "wrong major or minor number" messages in order to proceed ;-) > Heinz, from your paragraph below: What should I be looking for to identify the first sector of "?" Is there a block diagram available with the metadata layout? See the pv_on_disk, vg_on_disk, pv_name_list_on_disk, lv_on_disk and pe_on_disk structures beeing set in vg_setup_for_{create,extend}() and the macros defined in lvm.h they use. Structure layout from the beginning of the PV is: - PV - VG - NAMELIST (of all devices names used; changed to UUIDLIST in 0.9) - LVs - PEs Regards, Heinz -- The LVM Guy -- > > Andreas, this appears to be a v1 header, so no uuid. This confused the heck out of me for a while, until I finally deciphered part of lvm.h. Also, pvdata doesn't support -PU on this release. > > If I can't get the offset fixed, I'll probably try creating the "lvrecover" that Andreas suggested. > > One the bright side, I do have a backup I recovered! On the dark side, my backups have been flaky, and the only good one was two months old :-( Time to invest in a new tape drive. Well 12G of data is better than no data at all. > > Heinz J. Mauelshagen wrote: > > > I understand: > > > > - you are not booting from hda or hdc > > > > - hdc still holds a valid LVM VGDA > > > > - likely the first sector of hda got blown away (by lilo) > > > > - you don't have any /etc/lvmconf/ VGDA backup files on disk/tape > > (if not so use vgcfgrestore(8) in order to restore metadata to /dev/hda!) > > > > > > I'm assuming based on the data below: > > > > - your 2 physical volumes are equal in size > > > > - you had just 1 logical volume spread over both physical volumes using > > all of the VG's capacity > > > > - all of your VGDA with the exception of the physical volume structure, > > which was sitting at the very beginning of hda is still there and > > likely valid > > > > > > *If* the above assumptions are correct, your option is to copy the first > > sector of /dev/hdc over to /dev/hda with > > "dd if=/dev/hdc bs=512 count=1 of=/dev/hda" *and* change it with a hex editor. > > > > In order to find the correct offsets into the first sector on /dev/hda to > > change, look at lvm.h (of LVM 0.8final!) and the definition of pv_disk_t in > > that header file. > > > > At least you need to change the physical number (pv_number); set it to 1. > > > > In case the above assumptions are not correct for eg. the sizes of the PVs > > differ, you need to change pv_size, pe_total and pe_allocated as well. > > > > Please get back to me if this is the case. > > > > > > BTW: we are working on the enhancement of our LVM checker in order > > to support such repairs. Not very helpfull for you nor, I know :( > > > > Don't forget to check your /etc/lilo.conf to make sure, that lilo doesn't > > tamper with the first sector on /dev/hda again! > > > _______________________________________________ > linux-lvm mailing list > linux-lvm sistina com > http://lists.sistina.com/mailman/listinfo/linux-lvm *** Software bugs are stupid. Nevertheless it needs not so stupid people to solve them *** =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Heinz Mauelshagen Sistina Software Inc. Senior Consultant/Developer Am Sonnenhang 11 56242 Marienrachdorf Germany Mauelshagen Sistina com +49 2626 141200 FAX 924446 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-


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why does the airbag light in my 325 always come on when someone is sat in the passenger seat?
is there anyway it can be switched off or the sensor unplugged?
find it a little annoying
why does the airbag light in my 325 always come on when someone is sat in the passenger seat?
is there anyway it can be switched off or the sensor unplugged?
find it a little annoying
my 325 compact had the same problem. I have had to have mine reset twice. Though in my case it was apparently a lazy seatbelt pretensioner rather than the usual occupancy, though effectively the two are combined when you think about it. Basically an elastic band as far as descriptions go.
There is a gadget you can buy that bypasses the airbag gubbins for the passenger side which makes things operable again and stops the light coming back, though you still need to reset it after fitting the gadget. But this would (as far as I can work out anyway) allow the airbags on the passenger side to deploy even if no one was sat in the seat. I may be wrong on that, but I leave that to others to work out as I had mine reset under warranty.
get the car to an auto electrician and have it reset if I were you, or buy the tool and do it yourself http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1. It's a 5 minute job and is far better than messing with wiring
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The SRS is fitted to the car for a safety reason. It has been disabled due to occupancy sensor problem, so that bypass will still not cure the problem.
The problem with those Ebay bypasses is the seat mat measures the weight sat on it, the seat is occupied if a weight over 12kgs is on it.
My problem is this, if you have a small crash that does trigger the airbags then the passenger airbags will fire even when someone ISN'T sat in the passenger seat.
Rather costly a repair bill when only the drivers would have fired if a seat mat had been fitted.
agreed, so don't crash. I am guessing that those who go by this route do so due to cost in correcting the issue. It puts the light out and ensures the airbags operate (even if the seat is empty), and for many that will likely be enough. I still say that the best option is getting it reset properly, or at least confirming the fault. I only added the link to show it was an option
Ronnie (18-04-2009)
mine does it too
im sure its a sensor under the seat
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Chiefs vs Steelers Pick Monday Night Football Point Spreads
The big bad Pittsburgh Steelers play host to the struggling Kansas City Chiefs, Monday Nov 12th, for some Monday Night Football as the Steelers try to catch AFC North leading Baltimore. The Steelers will be looking for a fourth straight win, while the Chiefs try to snap a five game skid. Since the Chiefs are riding a five game winning drought, it's easy to see why the NFL sportsbooks have the Steelers as -12.5 point home favorites over the Chiefs with the over/under set at 42.5 points.We recommend you check out the latest NFL Point Spreads heading into the tenth MNF of the 2012 NFL season.
Kansas City (1-7, 1-3 V) lost to the San Diego Chargers 13-31, on the road, on Thursday Night Football. QB Matt Cassel completed 19 of 29 yards, while RB Jamaal Charles had 12 carries for a low 39 yards. The Chiefs, who lost their fifth straight, committed four turnovers to run their NFL-high mark to a staggering 29, which have led to 104 points.
Javier Arenas is your new starting cornerback. Defensive co-ordinator Romeo Crennel confirmed it as the Chiefs depth chart came out and Arenas is listed as the top cornerback opposite Flowers. Brady Quinn remains the No. 1 quarterback, but that doesn't mean he'll start. He's yet to be cleared for practice.
For Shaun Smith, it's good to be back. Smith is back with the Chiefs and should be familiar with the defense. Playing on Monday seems really quick for someone to be getting on the field but Smith does know the defense, and has been around Romeo for a while. I suppose it wouldn't be a shock of Smith played against the Steelers.
Pittsburgh (5-3, 3-0 H) rallied past the New York Giants 24-20, on the road, in Week 9. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 21 of 30 passes for 216 yards with two touchdown passes. RB Isaac Redman ran for 147 yards and the winning touchdown with 4:02 remaining. The Steelers had to overcome some uncharacteristic sloppiness by dominating the second half. They had the fewest giveaways in the NFL entering the game, but they were neglectful with the ball and in pass coverage.
In this pass-happy era a lot of people think that running the football doesn't matter, but the Steelers are proving that adage wrong. They have had a lot of injuries at RB, but over the past few weeks they have made a commitment to offensive balance.
Kansas City has given up a lot of yards on the ground and its gap integrity is not consistent. Pittsburgh's O-line seems to be getting better every week and it has an underrated lead blocker in FB Will Johnson.
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Christmas Time in New York CityAuthor: Host Ciao (More Trip Reviews by Host Ciao)
Date of Trip: December 2009
When I read about people canceling trips to New York, all I could think of is that if I did not already have plans for a long, longed-for trip to Rome, I would be planning a return trip to NYC, bedbugs be damned! I love New York and after my 13 days there last December, I would definitely go back at the same time when I can.
There is something magical about Christmas in the big city -- not just the beautiful windows, the decorated buildings, the crowds, and, of course, the famous Rockefeller Christmas tree, but all the other fun activities of NYC are there at Christmas too. And I will admit I covered a lot of them.
To me New York City means theatre, and when I am there I take in as many plays as I can afford. In fact I started buying tickets in June and bought one or two a month, a method that helps me afford this pleasure. Believe me if I were going this year, I would have bought a ticket the very day I read in the "New York Times" about Vanessa Redgrave and James Earl Jones starring in "Driving Miss Daisy."
This is what I did last year the day I read about "A Little Night Music" starring Angela Lansbury and Catherine Zeta Jones -- Wonderful! And I don't believe I hesitated more than a day when I read about Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman in "A Steady Rain" -- also Wonderful! I also thoroughly enjoyed "Hair" for the fourth or fifth time, "39 Steps," Finnian's Rainbow, and a revival of "Bye, Bye Birdie." I had to see that because it was one of the first two Broadway musicals I had every seen, 49 years ago. The other? Camelot! No wonder I fell in love with New York theatre.
Another theatrical highlight was a back stage tour of the theater where Phantom is playing. I had seen the play twice so didn't plan on doing so again. However, before I left for New York I had connected with the editor of the first yearbook staff I ever advised (50 years earlier). He has long lived in New York and had worked some in stage design. He knew one of the wardrobe women for Phantom and arranged for us to see the back stage area and costume closets. That was great fun and those costumes are every bit as heavy as they look. We then at dinner at Sardi's on the actors' menu because she was able to do that and bring guests. The actors' menu is a long standing tradition for people in the theatre, and is quite a bit less expensive than the regular menu.
Let me get back to Christmas a bit. If you don't like crowds you probably will find some times that you would rather be some place else. I'm not a lover of being in big crowds, buts there are times it doesn't matter, and this was one. Let me illustrate the crowds. My hotel was near 5th Avenue so on the second Saturday evening I was there I was walking to St. Patrick's for 5:30 Mass. Right across from the tree in Rockefeller Center is Saks Fifth Avenue with fun decorated windows.
The crowd there was so dense that "body gridlock" is about the only way I can describe it. I was beginning to wonder if I would make it to the church on time. Finally I managed to move sideways toward a door. I cut through the store and came out across a side street from St. Patrick's and got there on time. And the Mass was very crowded too. So many people went to Communion that the priest saying Mass said the final prayers while others were still giving out Communion.
I enjoyed Christmas displays at Macy's when I went down to the Empire State Building one night. I hadn't been there for a number of years. I also took a Gray Line Holiday Lights tour and another evening bus tour, which dropped us off for a short walk in Little Italy, where there were more holiday lights to enjoy. And who could skip the Rockettes and the fantastic Radio City Christmas show. I had seen it the year before, but would go again any time. After the 5 p.m. show was over I headed to the Top of the Rock for great views of the city from that angle. I enjoyed a Cirque du Soleil Christmas/Winter show too, "Wintuk." Since I had never seen a Cirque production, this was especially fun.
One of the "regular" tourist activities I enjoyed included the Statue of Liberty, and this time I added a visit to the museum in the base. This was very interesting. I also spent more time on Ellis Island than I had before and thoroughly enjoyed it. If you do this boat trip don't be surprised when you return to the city to find several "statues of liberty" just begging for you to have your picture taken with them! I also toured the United Nations with one of the guides, a very interesting time.
The Neapolitan Christmas tree at the Metropolitan Museum is naturally beautiful. Be sure to time it so you are looking at it when they turn on the lights. I was sorry that no photos were allowed, but there are lots of postcards available. I also enjoyed several other areas of the museum. Another beautiful tree is the Origami tree at the Museum of Natural History, where you are greeted by the large wreathed dino topiaries outside.
I took two really interesting walking tours with my favorite walking tour company, Context Travel. They have fairly recently branched out from several places in Europe to include New York City and Philadelphia. The first tour was called New York Architecture. We walked 42nd Street from near the East River through Times Square to the new McGraw Hill Building. Visits in side several buildings were featured. The second tour was Central Park, American Landscape. This was a bit of a history tour, which discussed the ideas for the park and the design theories. Both were very interesting. You can find the Context site on line.
Another tour I thoroughly enjoyed for the second time was the Enthusiastic Gourmet's Melting Pot Tour. We started at Essex Market and toured there tasting 3 or 4 cheeses at one of the stores in the Market. We went to Economy Candy, which is a dream of old-time penny and nickel candy filling shelf after shelf -- a real nostalgia trip. At a Kosher bakery I tasted a sesame bagel, a real New York bagel with a shiny crust from the local water. We also watched a Kosher matzo bakery at work and tasted the matzo. At a Chinese bakery I had a two steamed buns, a savory sticky rice wheat bun and a sweet peanut and coconut filled rice flour bun. A return to the Pickle Guys gave me a chance to taste their pickled pepper and pickled garlic from a choice of many different barrels of "all things pickled" or at least so it seemed. We ended the tour at an Italian restaurant where I had a mini pastry that I can't spell.
I also visited the World Trade Center Tribute, well worth a visit as is St. Paul's Church, which is full of 9/11 history. I also added a walking tour that left from the Tribute Center. This was lead by two women. One lives in the area and had been away that day and could not go home for quite a while. The other lady had lost her fireman husband in the tragedy. This was a very interesting and moving walk. Sort of in connection with this I visited both the Police and Firemen museums. They are not really close to each other but easily found on maps and with public transportation.
Another new place I visited was the African Burial Ground, a new National Park near Wall Street. It is set up to tell the history of the many African slaves who were brought to New York and who died here and were buried in unmarked graves. Some of these graves were found when digging for a new building. So this memorial is the result of the finding. There are interesting exhibits to see, and I also heard a very informative and interesting presentation.
Another bus tour I took before I came home was Gray Line's Sunday morning Gospel tour. The guide couldn't give us much information at the start of the trip because we were going through areas covered in other tours. However, as soon as we reached the Harlem area, we learned about the history from the Revolution and also saw well-known buildings. We then spent time in a black church with a concert which included a short prayer. After the concert we left so the parishioners could have their regular service.
During this trip I stayed near Times Square. Of course, it cost me a bit more than I might normally spend, but I know this area well and traveling alone I prefer to stay where I know I can go out on my own and I could walk to the theaters. I found this place, The Hotel on Times Square through Venere, a hotel search area I have used before. In large cities you can search by area and find price and rankings. This is a fairly new reconditioned hotel. I had been planning on another hotel, but quite by chance found out three weeks before I was leaving that they were closing for renovations. They hadn't gotten to me yet to place me in another hotel. The area they thought they could put me in was way over near the United Nations, an area I was not very familiar with. I searched on my own and found this hotel. The price included breakfast, but the bagels weren't "true New York City bagels." The hotel was fine.
And I flew Jet Blue for the first time. Now there's an airline I could learn to love!
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When you stay at Ashbury Hotel & Suites in Mobile, you'll be in a shopping district and close to Herndon Park and Mobile Botanical Gardens. This hotel is within close proximity of Spring Hill College and Hank Aaron Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 199 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
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Wow. I looked at the mission statement of the Manassas Police Department:And I am having a hard time finding the section on calling law abiding citizens "assclowns".The Manassas City Police Department commits its resources in partnership with the community, to; promote public safety and maintain public order by eliminating crime and the fear of crime; practice the values of integrity, respect, public service and professional standing; and to maintain a proactive relationship with the community, and a positive working environment for Department members.
One wonders - if this is the kind of contempt this particular officer (and apparently his superiors as his comments went unchallenged in the email exchange) have for the citizens, what kind of service can one expect from them?
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11th January 2015
Visiting the Lake District Tarns - Walk No 4
High Nook Tarn
This is another of the many roadside areas in the Lake District which have been adopted as a permanent, yet unofficial car park. At a push you might get ten small cars along here and although I rarely see no cars at all here, I can usually manage to find a space.
A gate in the wall next to the parking spaces leads directly onto the track which runs all the way to High Nook Tarn, taking in views of Loweswater and the north western fells along the way.


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so I was thinking about getting a system for my 03 wrx.
I was thinking of just getting a Kicker CVR8 which is 200RMS along with a Kicker DX100.2 or 300.2 Amp, My question is would they do well with the factory double DIN or vise versa or should I get an aftermarket head unit?
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Fires burning in our area:
• The Thomas Fire began in the Baboquivari Mountains on Tuesday about 27 miles southeast of Sells and has burned about 107 acres. It is about 50 percent contained.
The human-caused fire is burning in grass and brush in steep terrain, south of Baboquivari Peak on the ridge above Thomas Canyon.
Ground crews, engines and some aircraft are assigned to the blaze. One structure is in the area of the fire.
• A wildfire near Agua Prieta, Sonora, was among five wildfires that crews were battling in the Mexican state.
The Agua Prieta fire is burning at Rancho Ucaral, and is visible in Douglas and Bisbee.
More than 70 firefighters were battling the wildfires in Ajos Bavispe Reserve in northern Sonora, according to Sonora's El Imparcial newspaper.
Some of the fires are burning in rugged pine forest, which is difficult to reach, El Imparcial said.
Carmen Duarte


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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is taking a step toward a showdown with the Senate that could lead to a shutdown of the Federal Aviation Administration and the furlough of about 4,000 workers.
House members passed a Republican-sponsored bill Wednesday extending FAA operating authority through Sept. 16. The bill would eliminate subsidies for airline service to 13 rural communities.
Senate Democrats say they won't let the bill pass the Senate with the subsidies provision. The White House also opposes including the subsidies provision.
The FAA's operating authority expires at midnight Friday. Its 15,500 air traffic controllers are considered essential employees and would continue to work even if the agency were shut down.
The root of the dispute is a GOP-sponsored attempt to change a labor organizing rule.