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be prepared to experience something different. the college life is not the same as high school, and for those who could be transferring, its way of style could be very different, especially if coming from a small population college. it's is easy to fit in and feel at home.Read More
okay here are some tips: go to class every day that you possibly can! some teachers take role and grade you, some give extra credit to students who show up everyday,and also don't forget how much money you're spending to attend this university!! also, because the social aspects of utsa are sooo amazing, it can be pretty hard to chose your social life from your academic life at times, but know that you are here for a reason. never lose sight of that! and lastly, always read ratemyprofessor to know what you're getting yourself into and how to prepare for class along with reading your course syllabus as soon as you can.Read More
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Make sure you get your books online, the bookstore is expensive so you can save a couple of dollars if you do get your books online. Get your scan-trons ahead of time so you won't be rushing to get one before the exam. If you do forget to get one, there's usually the POD stores in the building, they sell some scan-trons there if you don't want to go all the way to the book store. If you're not majoring in math or anything to do with math, you don't necessarily need to buy your own calculator, you can just rent one at the library that's on campus.Read More
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In April, civic leaders across the country asked residents to take part in a national contest aimed at slashing water and energy use. In return, residents had a chance to win a new car, water-saving fixtures, and hundreds of other prizes.
The National Mayor's Challenge for Water Conservation invited cities to compete for the title of most "water wise." Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles and Mayor Peter Carlisle of Honolulu were among the first to accept the challenge. (View Carlisle's video) Mayors from more than 1,000 cities followed suit by signing an online letter of support, issuing council resolutions, creating steering committees, and using the city's "highest" seat to urge residents to save water and energy, and reduce pollution.
"We see mayors making gentleman's bets over who will win college football games. Here's a way for them to take on an even more important challenge in a friendly, competitive way," says artist and environmentalist Wyland, founder of the nonprofit Wyland Foundation. The group piloted the Mayor's Challenge concept in more than 200 South Florida and Southern California cities in 2009 and 2011.
The national challenge lasted a month, with winning mayors earning bragging rights as leaders who inspired residents to go to www.mywaterpledge.com and promise to reduce water and energy usage. The site provided options on how to conserve resources. More than 20,000 people made pledges.
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The Life and Death of Pavlo the Marmoset
(Pavlo was a Common Marmoset)
"We never pampered him, and the only concession we made was to give him a hot-water bottle in his bed during the winter. He liked this so much that he would refuse to go to bed without it, even in mid-summer. His bedroom was a drawer in a tall-boy in my mothers room, and his bed consisted of an old dressing-gown and a piece of fur-coat. Putting Pavlo to bed was quite a ritual: first the dressing-gown had to be spread in the drawer and the bottle wrapped in it so that he did not burn himself. Then the piece of fur-coat had to be made into a sort of furry cave, into which Pavlo would crawl, curl up into a ball and close his eyes blissfully. At first we used to push the drawer closed, except for a crack to allow for air, as this prevented Pavlo from getting up too early in the morning. But he very soon learned that by pushing his head into the crack he could widen it and escape.
About six in the morning he would wake up to find that his bottle had gone cold, so he would sally forth in search of alternative warmth. He would scuttle across the floor and up the leg of my mothers bed, landing on the eiderdown. Then he would make his way up the bed, uttering squeaks of welcome, and burrow under the pillow where he would stay, cosy and warm, until it was time for her to get up. When she eventually got out of bed and left him, Pavlo would be furious, and would stand on the pillow chattering and screaming with rage. When he saw, however, that she had no intention of getting back to bed to keep him warm, he would scuttle down the passage to my room and crawl in with me. Here he would remain, stretched luxuriously on my chest, until it was time for me to get up, and then he would stand on my pillow and abuse me, screwing his tiny face up into a ferocious and most human scowl. Having told me what he thought of me, he would dash off and get into bed with my brother, and when he was turned out of there would go and join my sister for a quick nap before breakfast. This migration from bed to bed was a regular morning performance. ...
... Pavlo lived with us for eight years, and it was rather like having a leprechaun in the house: you never knew what was going to happen next. He did not adapt himself to our ways, we had to adapt ourselves to his. He insisted, for example, on having his meals with us, and his meals had to be the same as ours. He ate on the window-sill out of a saucer. For breakfast he would have porridge or cornflakes, with warm milk and sugar; at lunch he had green vegetables, potatoes and a spoonful of whatever pudding was going. At tea-time he had to be kept off the table by force, or he would dive into the jam-pot with shrill squeaks of delight; he was under the impression that the jam was put on the table for his benefit, and would get most annoyed if you differed with him on this point. We had to be ready to put him to bed at six oclock sharp, and if we were late he would stalk furiously up and down outside his drawer, his fur standing on end with rage. We had to learn not to slam doors shut without first looking to see if Pavlo was sitting on top, because, for some reason, he liked to sit on doors and meditate.
.But our worst crime, according to him, was when we went out and left him for an afternoon. When we returned he would leave us in no doubt as to his feelings on the subject; we would be in disgrace; he would turn his back on us in disgust when we tried to talk to him; he would go and sit in a corner and glower at us, his little face screwed up into a scowl. After half an hour or so he would, very reluctantly, forgive us and with regal condescension accept a lump of sugar and some warm milk before retiring to bed. Pavlos moods were most human, for he would scowl and mutter at you when he felt bad-tempered, and, very probably, try to give you a nip. When he was feeling affectionate, however, he would approach you with a loving expression on his face, poking his tongue out and in very rapidly, and smacking his lips, climb on to your shoulder and give your ear a series of passionate nibbles....
... When Pavlo died, he staged his deathbed scene in the best Victorian traditions. He had been unwell for a couple of days, and had spent his time on the windowsill of my sisters room, lying in the sun on his bit of fur-coat. One morning he started to squeak frantically to my sister, who became alarmed and shouted out to the rest of us that she thought he was dying. The whole family at once dropped whatever they were doing and fled upstairs. We gathered round the window-sill and watched Pavlo carefully, but there seemed to be nothing very much the matter with him. He accepted a drink of milk and then lay back on his fur-coat and surveyed us all with bright eyes. We had just decided that it was a false alarm when he suddenly went limp. In a panic we forced open his clenched jaws and poured a little milk down his throat. Slowly he regained consciousness, lying limp in my cupped hands. He looked at us for a moment and then, summoning up his last remaining strength, poked his tongue out at us and smacked his lips in a last gesture of affection. Then he fell back and died quite quietly.
The house and garden seemed very empty without his minute strutting figure and fiery personality. No longer did the sight of a spider evoke cries of: Wheres Pavlo? No longer were we woken up at six in the morning, feeling his cold feet on our faces. He had become one of the family in a way that no other pet had ever done, and we mourned his death. Even the white cat next door seemed moody and depressed, for without Pavlo in it our garden seemed to have lost its savour for her."
ENCOUNTERS WITH ANIMALS © Gerald Durrell 1958
"... although much is being done, there is still a very great deal to do. Unfortunately, the majority of useful work in animal preservation has been done mainly for animals which are of some economic importance to man, and there are many obscure species of no economic importance which, although they are protected on paper, as it were, are in actual fact being allowed to die out because nobody, except a few interested zoologists, considers them important enough to spend money on.
As mankind increases year by year, and as he spreads farther over the globe burning and destroying, it is some small comfort to know that there are certain private individuals and some institutions who consider that the work of trying to save and give sanctuary to these harried animals is of some importance. It is important work for many reasons, but perhaps the best of them is this: man, for all his genius, cannot create a species, nor can he recreate one he has destroyed. There would be a dreadful outcry if anyone suggested obliterating, say, the Tower of London, and quite rightly so; yet a unique and wonderful species of animal which has taken hundreds of thousands of years to develop to the stage we see today, can be snuffed out like a candle without more than a handful of people raising a finger or a voice in protest.
So, until we consider animal life to be worthy of the consideration and reverence we bestow upon old books and pictures and historic monuments, there will always be the animal refugee living a precarious life on the edge of extermination, dependent for existence on the charity of a few human beings."
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Stepping out for a swanky dinner party, Catherine Zeta Jones and Michael Douglas were spotted heading arriving at Tetou restaurant in Golfe Juan, France earlier today (July 19).
Enjoying some well-deserved downtime, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones were spotted out and about in St. Tropez, France today (July 18).
After a much needed vacation, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas were spotted gearing up for a flight out of Majorca, Spain on Thursday (July 7).
The "Chicago" actress and her "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" hubby took turns tending to their precious pooch before hopping onto a private jet to head home.
Honoring the best and brightest from the world of theatre, the winners of the 2011 Tony Awards were announced during a ceremony held at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on Sunday (June 12).
With Neil Patrick Harris hosting the annual tribute to Broadway stars, the night was dominated by the religious satire musical "The Book of Mormon" - which captured nine of its pack-leading fourteen nominations.
Having bounced back after checking into a wellness center for Bipolar II Disorder treatment earlier this year, Catherine Zeta Jones looked fabulous as she partook in the 2011 Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday night (June 12).
The Welsh actress was the picture of elegance as she arrived at the Beacon Theatre venue clad in a breathtaking red frock to tend to her duties as a guest presenter.
Enjoying the beautiful weather, Catherine Zeta-Jones was spotted out and about in Miami Beach yesterday afternoon (June 8).
The "No Reservations" actress looked cute in a black jacket, grey top, black stretch pants, and black flip flops as she made her way around town.
Readying herself for a day of travel, Catherine Zeta Jones was spotted arriving at the airport in New York City earlier today (June 6).
The upcoming Tony Awards presenter was nearly unrecognizable as she made her way into the terminal, shielding most of her face with a black wide-brimmed hat and large sunglasses.
Having remained mostly out of the public eye ever since her hospital check-in to battle depression, Catherine Zeta Jones was in high spirits as she exited her New York City apartment on Tuesday (May 31).
The Welsh actress was decked out in a colorful ensemble as staffers helped her load a mound of luggage into an awaiting vehicle before setting off for their airport destination.


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Read a piece that detailed the idea that the world could effectively "run out" of antibiotics as "a nightmare scenario".
No joke.
Considering how often each worknight we're reaching for the appropriate antibiotic to knock out a case of Strep or a wicked Otitis Media, the possibility that all the Z-paks or Augmentin on hand could be rendered less effective than the proverbial sugar pills does rather frighten me.
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Yes as I mentioned previously I did have an ultrasound performed that did not show any issues of torsion, inflammation, or anything like that.
Have not had a hernia repair.
I should also mention that I have an autoimmune condition, RA, and sometimes I wonder if the recurrent testicular pain may not be a symptom of that as well.
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By Pastor Bruce Talso
Wyanett Evangelical Free Church
On the morning of September 11, 2001 as people were trying to get to work in New York City:
• The head of a large corporation in one of the trade Towers was delayed because his son started kindergarten.
• Another man was alive because it was his turn to bring donuts for the office.
• One woman was late because her alarm clock didn't go off in time.
• One man was late because of being stuck in traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike.
• One person missed his bus.
• One spilled food on her clothes and had to take time to change clothes.
• One person's car wouldn't start.
• One went back into the house to answer the telephone
• One had a child that was pokey in getting ready for school.
• One couldn't get a taxi.
• One who put on a new pair of shoes that morning developed a blister on his foot. He had stopped at a local drugstore to buy a band-aid.
These individuals were saved from certain death that morning twelve years go because of some interruption in their regular schedule. Only after the tragic collapse of the towers did they realize how significant their interruption was. So next time your morning might seem to go wrong, the children are slow in getting dressed, you can't seem to find the car keys, you hit every red light, you turn back to answer the telephone, don't get frustrated; the providence of God might be keeping you from a worse fate! Ephesians 5:20 tells us that we are to "Give thanks always for all things." Sometimes we find it difficult to give thanks for "all things." Is it possible to give thanks to God for the mosquito? What the writer of this verse is trying to get across to his readers is this; we should live with "an attitude of gratitude." I am sure that those people mentioned above were thankful for a simple delay in getting to work that day. It saved their lives! Acts 17:28 reminds us that "In Him we live and move and have our being." The Greek translation reads; "For in Him we derive our life and have motion." Our lives are literally in His hands!
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Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 tells us that "There is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven." In these verses the writer describes those times. I am sure that you remember the often quoted phrase from this passage of scripture; "A time to be born and a time to die, etc." The writer goes on to say, "God has made everything beautiful in His time. (v11) The Greek word for beautiful is HORAIOS which has the picture of "something that is produced at the right time." This describes the time when life is at its best. And since God has made life beautiful in His time, I can conclude that the life that is guided by Godly principles produces the best that life can offer. These principles include love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith and self control. In Galatians 5:22-23 they are described as the "Fruit of the Spirit." The word "fruit" is used metaphorically to describe the visible expression of a power working inwardly. Yes, it is possible for these Godly principles to be reproduced in one's life by the Holy Spirit; thereby making that life "beautiful."
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It is alarming to see what society is becoming as it continually removes Godly principles from its framework. I have asked this question for a number of years now; "The Ten Commandments is a moral code for every generation. When we remove the moral code that has guided our country since its inception, what moral code do we replace it with? Your moral code? My moral code?" One wonders if anyone is teaching a moral code these days! Hopefully, our churches and parents are endeavoring to teach our children a moral code based upon the Word of God. I recall a verse of scripture in Judges 21:25 that reads; "In those days there was no king in Israel; every man did what he thought was right in his own eyes." This was a time when there was no moral leadership in Israel, as the king, representing government, would be the person to set a moral leadership for the nation. Too often we have seen less than moral behavior among our politicians which is an embarrassment to our country. I charge our elected officials to uphold a moral character as they represent us in government!
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As part of the Hayes School of Music's Max Smith Memorial Gamelan and Organ Concert on Sunday, September 29, rare music books, scores, and manuscripts from Special Collections will be on display in the Music Library, located on the second floor of the Broyhill Music Center. Organist and retired faculty member Max Smith (1931-2012) created an end


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Too sad that it should happen. I hope he gets well soon.
This is a discussion on Homeowner shot while fleeing Fayetteville home invasion NC within the In the News: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly forums, part of the The Back Porch category; Fayetteville, N.C. A Fayetteville homeowner was shot early Tuesday while running for help after three men broke into his house, police said. Christopher Mitchell ...
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/8362638/Fayetteville, N.C. A Fayetteville homeowner was shot early Tuesday while running for help after three men broke into his house, police said.
Christopher Mitchell and Latoya Paige were asleep in their home on Shads Ford Boulevard in the Valley Forge Estates neighborhood off Morganton Road at about 1:40 a.m. when the home invasion occurred, said Dan Grubb, spokesman for the Fayetteville Police Department.
"They thought they heard a noise, and before they knew it, there were three suspects in the home with weapons," Grubb said.
Mitchell, 32, tried to run next door for help, and one of the intruders fired some shots at him, hitting him once in the hip, Grubb said. He was being treated at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, but his condition was unknown Tuesday afternoon.
Yet one more reason to have some type of weapon available for SD.
When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
"Don't forget, incoming fire has the right of way."
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Too sad that it should happen. I hope he gets well soon.
"The Second Amendment: America's Original Homeland Security"
So he ran, leaving his woman alone? Tsk, tsk.
Luckily they are alive. Maybe, if they are legally able to do so, they will arm themselves after this incident.
A good dog alarm could be a big advantage in situations like this. The dog alerts the home owner giving him/her time to wake up and be armed. The dog grabs the attention of the invaders, and while keeping their attention, the home owner calls the coroner.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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EB was thinking the same thing I bet he caught holy hell from her "You run off and leave me in the house alone with these guys".
Must be a heck of a neighborhood if a deputy will not open his door to someone asking for help. Hope it all works out for them.
"A first rate man with a third rate gun is far better than the other way around". The gun is a tool, you are the craftsman that makes it work. There are those who say "if I had to do it, I could" yet they never go out and train to do it. Don't let stupid be your mindset. Harryball 2013
See what happens when you follow anti-gunner advise and run away.
"First gallant South Carolina nobly made the stand."
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Don't the BG's get it, they should not use deadly force if there is no longer a threat! Oh, I forgot, they don't follow the rules.
You can educate ignorance, you can't fix stupid
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"A license to carry a concealed weapon does not make you a free-lance policeman." - Florida Div. of Licensing
Yep, that deputy sounds like a real stand up guy and a credit to his uniform.
Hope the wife is ok and glad he got hit in the hip...not the spine.
He should have had a gun handy. Good thing he wasn't killed. Leave the wife there? Typical
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Feel sorry for what happen. I hope that guns will gone in this world so that crimes will reduce. There are lots of alternative for self defense.


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The Welfare Exemption is available only to property, real or personal, owned by a religious, charitable, hospital, or scientific organization and used exclusively for religious, charitable, hospital, or scientific purposes.
An organization that is seeking the Welfare Exemption shall file with the State Board of Equalization (Board) a claim for an Organizational Clearance Certificate. The Board shall review each claim to determine whether the organization meets the requirements of section 214 and shall issue a certificate to a claimant that meets these requirements. The Assessor may not approve a property tax exemption claim until the claimant has been issued a valid Organizational Clearance Certificate. If the claim is filed timely with the Assessor, the claim will be considered timely filed even if the claimant has not yet received the Organizational Clearance Certificate from the Board.
To receive the full exemption, the claimant must file a claim each year on or before February 15th. Only 90 percent of any tax or penalty or interest thereon may be canceled or refunded when a claim is filed between February 16th of the current year and January 1st of the following calendar year; if the application is filed thereafter, only 85 percent of any tax or penalty or interest thereon may be canceled or refunded. In no case, however, is the tax, penalty, and interest for a given year to exceed $250. A separate claim must be completed and filed for each property for which exemption is sought.
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Former dancer Andrea Boyd is an advanced certified Jivamukti Yoga® teacher, and cofounder and codirector of Jivamukti Yoga Charleston. Often described as an earnest and compassionate teacher, her classes are disciplined, challenging, fun, and creative, with strong messages grounded in scripture.
Andrea Boyd has served as Lead Mentor for the residential Jivamukti Yoga teacher training and formerly served as assistant to Jivamukti Yoga founders, Sharon Gannon and David Life. With Ruth Lauer-Manenti, she produced the book An Offering of Leaves, a collection of dharma talks. Boyd currently teaches workshops and retreats internationally.


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Here we go again. Like the proverbial bad penny, President George W. Bush's amnesty/guest worker programs keep turning up.
Note that I refer to "Bush's programs" because, with the exception of Latino advocacy groups and the president's thoroughly intimidated staff, few others muster up any enthusiasm.
The latest cipher to join the Bush choir is Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge.
The Arizona Republic reported that Ridge's team and Mexican negotiators are pounding out a deal to increase the numbers of Mexicans working in the U.S.
To get the maximum bang for his buck, Ridge is also diligently forging ahead with a plan to authorize Mexican trucks to operate north of the border zone.
Two months ago, I wrote that Mexican President Vicente Fox had not achieved any of his campaign goals. But as of today, Fox still has accomplished nothing domestically. Most obviously, Fox has not created the hundreds of thousands of new jobs he promised.
Hence, Fox's stature in the eyes of Mexico rests on whether he can influence Bush to ram through a guest-worker program. If Fox succeeds, he's a hero. Fail and Fox is just another in a long line of ineffective Mexican leaders.
The rub is that U.S. doesn't need guest workers. For every foreign worker who enters the U.S, an American worker suffers.
From Economics 101: More workers willing to work for less money means downward pressure on wages.
"It's a race to the bottom," said William Heffernan, a professor of rural sociology at the University of Missouri.
Until 20 years ago, meatpackers were unionized employees who earned $18 an hour adjusted for inflation. Now low-paid, nonunion workers from Guatemala and Mexico who start at $6 an hour staff meatpacking plants
"Employers can take advantage of these people because they can threaten to send them back," Heffernan said.
The old saw about "Americans just won't do these jobs" hangs on despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Look at the propaganda. "Death at the Wall" ran in Rolling Stone magazine. Written by former Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Dan Baum, the story tells a familiar tale about those who come north seeking a better life.
Baum, in the magazine's Letter from the Editor, said: "The people who walk across the desert to make beds at the Ramada Inn are the unsung heroes of American capitalism."
Missing from Baum's perspective is that providing for the welfare of Mexican citizens is the responsibility of the Mexican - not the U.S. - government.
That important observation aside, let's follow, as Baum does, the travels of "Arnaldo."
Arnaldo made it across. He's alive and well. In Baum's eyes, Arnaldo triumphed.
"He was working, hanging sheetrock for $11 an hour with his brother and a bunch of other guys from Cofradia (Mexico)," Baum wrote.
The problem is that $11 is about one-third of union scale.
For an investigative reporter, Baum didn't do much investigating. A quick Internet search took me to Gangbox, a site where carpenters dish out the inside scoop on their trade.
There I met Gregory A. Butler, a card-holding member of Local 608. Butler told me that illegal immigrants have severely impacted wages for Americas 5 million carpenters.
Contractors who bid out sheetrock jobs are frequently abusive to illegal aliens, Butler said. They often demand 100 boards per worker per day - about twice the normal production. The contractors bill out at union rates, pay less than half that rate and pocket the difference.
The ultimate irony is that those most opposed to a guest-worker plan should include MALDEF and LULAC. If those organizations had the best interests of Mexican workers at heart, they would be against more cheap labor entering the U.S.
Of course, MALDEF and LULAC have a quite different agenda, but that is another column.
If Bush gets his way, Arnaldo and his brothers better look over their shoulder. Soon, they'll be working for $8.
Joe Guzzardi, an instructor at the Lodi Adult School, has been writing a weekly opinion column since 1988. He can be reached via e-mail.
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Population crash in an invasive species following the recovery of a native predator: the case of the American grey squirrel and the European pine marten in Ireland
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- Sheehy, E. & Lawton, C. Biodivers Conserv (2014) 23: 753. doi:10.1007/s10531-014-0632-7
In Ireland, the UK and Italy, the invasive North American grey squirrel, Sciurus carolinensis, threatens the survival of the Eurasian red squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris, as the effects of competition and disease almost inevitably lead to total replacement of red squirrel populations. However the results of a recent national squirrel survey suggested that the normally invasive grey squirrel had gone into decline in the Irish midlands, which was anecdotally attributed to an increase in European pine marten, Martes martes, range and numbers. This study aimed to quantify changes in squirrel distribution in Ireland and to investigate the role, if any, of the pine marten in red and grey squirrel population dynamics. A distribution survey of the midlands was carried out which confirmed the grey squirrel population has crashed in approximately 9,000 km2 of its former range and the red squirrel is common after an absence of up to 30 years. At landscape level, pine marten and red squirrel abundance were positively correlated, whereas a strong negative correlation between pine marten and grey squirrel presence at woodland level was found to exist. Squirrel demographics were determined by means of live trapping programs which confirmed that the red squirrel in the midlands is now in competitive release and the grey squirrel is present at unusually low density. This study provides the first evidence of a regional grey squirrel population crash and suggests that European pine marten abundance may be a critical factor in the American grey squirrel's success or failure as an invasive species.


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I too was having problems with the delicate end of this sensor. After applying strain relief and renforcing the pin end, I now have severe drift! It's at ~1%/sec…really bad. Any suggestions on addressing the drift would be much appreciated!
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Guy in the AT&T U-Verse Commercials Revealed [VIDEO]
Who is that guy in the AT&T commercials asking preschoolers to decide which is better, faster or slower? Bigger or Smaller? Doing two things at once or just one? After an exhaustive search that literally took a few intense minutes searching the depths of Google (I'm really out of shape), I have found the answer!


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The creation of the first iteration of the Common Alzheimer Disease Research Ontology (CADRO) is a collaborative effort between the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer's Association (AA). The project began in May 2010 for the purpose of conducting a comparative analysis of the NIA and AA Alzheimer's disease (AD) research portfolios. See International Alzheimer's Disease Research Portfolio [2].
The purpose of this effort is to inform the development of a comparative analysis of research portfolios among multiple funders of AD research, inform strategic planning and priority-setting, and support coordination by federal and non-federal agencies supporting AD research in the United States and internationally.
The ultimate goal of this project is to support communication and facilitate in the sharing of priorities among federal and non-federal agencies that support AD research.
CADRO was developed as a three-tiered classification system to capture the complete range of AD research – (basic, translational and clinical) and AD research-related resources.
The first level of classification is organized around five broad research and two research resources-related categories:
Each category is divided into research "topics" and some of these topics are further divided into "themes." Such level of detail can enable funders to identify research gaps, areas of duplication and opportunities for coordination with much greater specificity.


text: my daughter is 12 and she has had an ipod and a cell phone for year or so. My oldest boy is 11 and he has an mp3 player no phone. She has the ipod only becuase I won it. he just has the mp3 player because it isnt the most responsible child. I would give my 5 yr old a phone before I would my 11 yr old son. :laughing: I guess it all depends on the child. If your 7 yr old is responsible get her a not to expensive mp3 and see how she does with it. My daugher has a boost phone. Its perfect for her.


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A Lovesick Boy Sings To Emily, His Lost Love (video)
Do you remember your first love? Or, your young love that went away?
You were heart broken, crushed, despondent. You couldn't eat, or sleep, or, sleep is all you wanted to do to escape from the misery of it all. Oh, the pain. You thought it was something that no one else felt but you. Life, as you knew it, was over. Oh, the loneliness.
Here is a video of a love-lost, lovesick kid that has actually gone viral. Get the tissue.
Okay, he can't carry a tune, but the pain. You feel it, don't you? He probably never thought this video would be seen by half-a-million people, but then again, he did put it on YouTube. Come on, you can't help but root for this kid.
I'm thinking back to the year 19….oh well, never mind. It's too painful.


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I've never been to Saskatchewan.
In the sixth grade when we studied the Canadian provinces, my friend Colleen and I picked Saskatchewan. We had to research the natural resources, history, economy and the people. We also had to create a poster to go along with our presentation. I should point out that Colleen was really good at art. We lost touch after she moved to Virginia the following year, but when we met up again after college, she was already on her way to becoming a famous artist. Now she lives on the East Coast and has real art exhibits.
But back to Saskatchewan. Colleen had the great idea to make our poster 3D. We cut out and rolled up tiny paper hay bales and oil derricks. It did look really cool when we were finished and that was probably the last time I thought about Saskatchewan. Until this summer.
We're spending a week at a dude ranch in Montana, close to the Canadian border. I have big plans to ride my trusty steed right on over to Saskatchewan. Unfortunately since we'll be staying in the Northwest corner of Montana, closer to British Columbia and Alberta, my plans to visit Saskatchewan will have to wait.
One of my favorite parts of this job is hearing about other folks' summer adventures. Let me know if you, or someone you know is hiking the Continental Divide or canoeing down the mighty Mississippi. Or maybe you're staying home and building a submarine or writing a novel. Whatever it is, drop me a line and let me know how things turned out.
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Thursday March 31st I went to the bridge. Mum and papa were with me. I was real sick and couldn't even sit up that day. Papa thinks I had a couple of strokes . I just know mum made me a comfortable bed and pet me and gave me some gruel which I lapped up until they could take me to the vet for some help to the bridge.
I am writing to tell you my papa missed me so much he wanted another dog right away. Mum missed me so much she didn't want another dog right away. But you know what? I loved papa the most ever. Mama was a good second heheee. So I sent them another dog. He is kinda a mini me. Like from the movie you know? Skeeter... junior size. His name is Frankie and papa drove a long way and got him from a rescue. I bet mum will put up his page pretty soon.
I think I am getting this angel stuff. I am dusting mum everyday with the doggie angel dust. She will be ok too.
Well friends, I do have cushings. I am on a new pill called Vetoryl. I take that and my chondroitin chewable.I don't ask to go out but Mum and Pop really watch me and put me outside a lot. No accidents in the house for a week or so now!I am still starving and thirsty though. I hope that improves.
ok gotta run, mum is getting into the fridge
I have been getting Selegeline to help clear up my foggie thinking and help me go potty outside. When I get my pills, it makes me more active but I still potty on the floor. I still get confused about doors. Sometimes I bump into them, Sometimes, I forget where the back door is and I bark at the wall to come in and mum has to lead me into the house.The vet says my eyes are ok. Mum isn't so sure. Why would I try to go through the screen door if I could see it was closed? Am I that confused? Mum is sad. I am getting tested for cushings on Friday. Maybe that is why I am having pee problems. I am starving all the time too. I will try to alligator grab anything I think is food. I could use some purrs and woofs for better health.
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Gi - Skyrim released on Nov. 11 2011 for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. Since its initial release, three different DLCs have become available for the game (Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn). All three are readily available for the Xbox 360 with a limited exclusivity to that system, while two are currently available for the PC and none of the DLC is available for the PS3 (nor is there any real concrete answer as to when it will become available).
I hope so that'd be great. GTAV would be amazing too.
Also, I am VERY surprised to not see any VITA haters.
They usually show up by now. What gives? :/
"U keep track???"
No. It's just something I always see on a VITA sub like 'X big name game should come to VITA'.
I might keep track of it. It would be a fun experiment, I 'spose.
"They usually show up by now. What gives? :/"
U keep track???
Anyways, I'm skeptical of Bethesda's coding on any non-PC version of a game.
I'd like to see a open world game in general.
Back when the vita was known as the ngp it showed infinity blade running on it.
Imagine any kind of open world game with decent work put in it *drools*
It sucks Dungeon Defenders on the Vita was cancelled.
I don't have to imagine. I can play Gravity Rush, AC III: Liberation and NFS: Most Wanted right now.
I'd love a new GTA and a new inFAMOUS for the Vita.
I know, when vita came out bigwigs at sony were saying they had seen the vita run COD and mgs4, the full retail versions. And in theyre remoteplay adds showed playing killzone and a few other big names via remoteplay.
Wheres all that finctionality at sony. I bought yir damn handheld now keep yur promises.
why gta 5? why not an entire new gta game????
New XXXX game on a portable usually means spinoff developed with a fraction of the effort put into compared with that of a game developed for home consoles. At least that's what publishers interpret it as.
It already runs on remote play...though not on ofw.
I would love to see an open world game like that on the PSVita.
Yes it would be awsome.
But the Vita is not that far away, see, we have gravity rush, assassin's creed and the freaking need for speed most wanted that most people forget to mention. All of them has huge open worlds, and I think the best one is the need for speed!!
Like that but not that. I havnt got the best confidence in bethesda. The messed up with the console versions (in a way with the PC version which Mods solving the issues).
Not without a billion bugs it's not. Bethesda couldn't code the game right on the lead platform (360), so how would the Vita be any different?
And don't forget that Ms will get timed dlc even though they don't have a handheld.
It would definitely run better than the Ps3 though since the ram isn't split into two parts.
What ? The vita is not as powerfull as the ps3 , doesn't matter about the RAM not being split into two parts. Here the Sony fans go again pretending the Vita is as powerfull as a Ps3 even though it's about 55% as powerfull.
In your dreams guys GTAV and Skyrim Could run on the Vita. Black ops declassified is a 540p dreamcast looking game running at 30FPS.
It couldn't run Skyrim unless the game was completely remade for the Vita , Same With GTAV. Good luck fitting a 16GB Ps3/360 Game onto Vita. And good luck getting it to run on the Vita's Handheld Architecture.
I'm not hating , Ps vita is AWESOME! But let's be real , it's about half as powerfull as a 360/ps3.
Uncharted Looks no where near as good on Vita as it does on PS3 Sony drones , yes I have played all the Uncharted games .
Edit - If the Vita was as powerfull as PS3 It would be chocked full of PS3 and 360 ports. All you've got so far is Rayman Origins , Some graphically reduced fighting games.
Why do you comment on every article that ask if X game is possible on the Vita and make your self look more and more like a a person that has no sense? Stick to what you know or think you know best and that is playing games, or at least that is what I think.
"What ? The vita is not as powerful as the ps3 , doesn't matter about the RAM not being split into two parts."
AznGaara never said the PSVita was more powerful, AznGaara said it would run better because the ram is not split. Reading is your friend. And if the ram being split doesn't matter why is always brought up in articles that compare games for the PS3 & 360?
"In your dreams guys GTAV and Skyrim Could run on the Vita."
You contradicted you self when you made this comment; It couldn't run Skyrim unless the game was completely remade for the Vita , Same With GTAV. Proof reading is your friend (Something I need to do more often as well).
"Edit - If the Vita was as powerful as PS3 It would be chocked full of PS3 and 360 ports. All you've got so far is Rayman Origins , Some graphically reduced fighting games. "
As far as it looks, the game is full of ports, so again, a no sense comment. Isn't that what every one that talks about games on the Vita mentions, The Vita is full of ports? We are also getting Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden, both or which are on the PS3.
Also Need For Speed Most Wanted says hello.
The PS3's RAM being in two parts is a minor pain to workaround, but a performance issue, it's not. No more than doing tiled rendering inside a 10MB framebuffer certainly.
If you knew a little more about the Vita, you'd realize that it's main issues would be that Skyrim, per se, would be CPU bound on ANY mobile CPU. Cutting GPU expenses would be a far easier task than cutting physics, AI, etc. without damaging the experience. Memory would be a non-issue.
Skyrim deserves long play sessions, in any case. I doubt Bethesda sees it as a good fit... for the Vita, or iPad, etc. Maybe even for the Wii U. Where is Wii U Skyrim, after all?
CPU-bound, relative to the PS3, maybe?
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When I'm at work... I'm there for a loooong time. I beat need for speed mw at work spent 60hr so far in persona. I can't see why I couldn't play skyrim. Plus these a ps button on the vita that pauses the game and sleeps and I can continue right where I left off. I think it as well as any game can be played for long periods of time. I don't think you or kingofwii owns a vita most haters don't.
Well, with the obvious optimization to the graphic and the resolution, i think it could be possible. If you think about it the Vita has more ram memory than the PS3, that was the main issue that Bethesda had with the PS3 version of the game.
The PS3 has 512MB of RAM, 256MB for the CPU and 256MB for the GPU.
The Vita has 512MB of system RAM and only 128MB for video RAM. More RAM total, but less video RAM, which is arguably more important for games.
Since they would be rendering the game at a lower resolution I'm sure it could be easily done.
Yeh , So because the PS vita has Same RAM as Ps3 or even a little bit more that means it's the same or more powerfull ?
Be real. Everything else in the Vita is nowhere near PS3 standards.
Again , I'm not hating. I have played the Vita exstensively , and it's quite clear that due to being a small handheld device , it is nowhere near as powerfull as a Ps3.
Don't come at me with 3DS BS , I know it's more powerfull than 3DS. But if you compare PS vita to PS3,360 the vita doesn't come close.
And It would have no chance at running Games like Skyrim or GTAV. The Vita would need Super watered down versions or Spin offs built for the system.
Where was the Wii U Skyrim announcement? I missed it. Certainly Wii U has enough memory...
Quite correct: BrianG
the PSVita's SOC also happens to be a True TSV for a Hand Held , the first of it's kind in a dedicated Game Handheld.
and since it is a True TSV connected Stack chipset, the bandwidth contraints would be less effected on the PSVita than on both the PS3 and the xbox360. As a matter of fact less Resolution+SOC TSV with 512 MB of System ram + andother 128 MB of dedicated GPU ram. all without having to go off chip through it's SOC system Bus means it's quite capable in rendering the game assets required for such a game.
Oh and Kingofwiiu
you may want to read this instead of showing just how wrong you really are about the PSVita!
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I don't think the engine would make a clean transition to Vita. I think a game like Skyrim is completely possible though.
i dont think bethesda knows the meaning of possible..coz the skyrim on ps3 is very impossible to finish and enjoy..
I would prefer another entry in The Elder Scrolls. Not some half-effort thing for sales like Black Ops: Declassified, not a copy of the PSP game they were working on, and not an HD Morrowind, either. If Bethesda even touches my precious Vita they should take their sweet time to get the most out of it. Find ways to render better graphics, omit any framerate issues, and expand the world. As well as include new ideas for quests and a campaign as long as the console and PC counterparts that includes new and old guilds, as well.
It may sound like I'm asking for a lot, but believe it or not before Skyrim on PS3 Bethesda was great at what they did. If they can make something of that gold standard on the Vita then I am all for it.
Of course, it doesn't need to match any console counterpart therefor memory issues shouldn't be a concern. And really, because of the reduced screen size they could remove countless trifling objects from the world which would help greatly. Streamline the recipe and crafting system where the results are the same, there just aren't constant real-world items representing EVERY lock pic, bail of wheat, flower petal, bug and so forth.
Also, optimization is key, that's where the PS3 version failed miserably.
Shit - they can't even get the PS3 version correct and still no DLC.. can only imagine how cheap ass they would be trying to put it on the Vita.
Get Nihilistic to do it they're awesome!
Not sure if sarcastic or trolling...
I don't think Bethesda could pull it off. In their defense, they're really a PC developer. They do make console games, but they're not too good when it comes to optimizing for the hardware. Another thing is that they always use the GameBryo engine, which is horribly bugged and unstable in all versions. Why they like using that engine I will never understand. But they have stated that they've been building a new engine entirely from scratch, though it's probably being held back for next gen.
Anyway, a game like Skyrim would definitely be possible on the Vita. You'd need the right team, the right engine, and some great texture and asset streaming tech. But it's very possible, and I'd be surprised if we didn't see a Vita game of this style within the next 2 years.
For anyone who hasn't seen it yet, here is the Unreal Engine 3 tech demo that Epic showed off for the Vita. It's very similar to what you'd see in an Elder Scrolls game.
Technically.. Yes
There's really nothing in the game that is technically impossible for vita. Even the Controls would translate quite well from Ps3 to PsV.
Commercially..Probably not
Skyrim is an "end of console generation" game with pretty high budget making it commercially unfavorable to release the game to PSV or 3DS for that matter.
Oh yes please! It's definitely possible as long as they tone down the graphics:
I won't mind even if it had PSP/PSX graphics as long as it has:
-solid framerates
-no screen tearing
-acceptable load times
.. more importantly "1:1 gameplay translation" (All the mechanics and dialogue are in there)
Please Bethesday, take a risk >.<
They were going to release an Elder Scrolls game on the PSP years ago, but they cancelled it.
That looked pretty good. Maybe one day Bethesda will restart the project for PSV :D
OMG! That looks amazing.. Please T.T
WHY Bethesday WHY!??
Man, seriously, I'd totally appreciate an expansive WRPG (or even JRPG) made for the VITA.
If they're just gonna half-ass it like Skyrim on PS3, I'd rather they didn't even bother.
I'd rather have a sequel to Demons Souls on Vita. And Disgaea 4 :)
I'd play the original again if they made it for the vita and still had the servers up.
Why would you want it on the Vita? Sure, the Vita could play it but it would run like shit and considering that the game is pretty much shit as it is then I wouldn't see any problems with the Vita running it because it would be about as functional as it is now.
Elder Scrolls Travels was announced and cancelled on PSP. Shame :(
Hasn't anyone heard of, let alone played, Phantasy Star Online 2? It's an awesome, open world, and gorgeous MMORPG that's so popular, it's actually getting localized. I got accepted into the exclusive 10,000 person beta, I can wait.
Can I play it in transportations offline and gain exp and items with the VITA version?
The 10,000 person beta version for PlayStation Vita, just to clarify.
WTF? Bethesda can't even get Skyrim to run on the PS3!
for me i think they should reduce the size of the game itself, i myself would prefer that they just do the island of solstheim, (just that one island area) as you play as miraak the first dragonborn as he goes through his acension in the ranks of the dragon priests, and his rebellion aganist the dragons, as well as as his quest of knowledge with hermaues mora. this will reduce the amount of the game dramitacally reducing the need for space, since skyrim is much larger. sine solstheim is much smaller they will be able to create a more focused experiance, and they will also able to keep the Nord theme of skyrim. this would be awsome in my opinion.


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Another good writer. Who knew that there were so many of them out there but good for me. I had never heard of David Housewright so was very pleased with how good this was. It was well written and flowed smoothly. The story was unusual, too; not the same-ole, same-ole. Won't tell you what it was about because I hate when others get too descriptive.
Someone used Rushmore McKenzie's name in a crime in SD and the real McKenzie goes to sort it out, solving various riddles and crimes along the way. Quick, breezy read. Very nice, casual style. Some classic whodunit stuff, really easy to get comfortable with the main character and root for him.
Seventh in the Rushmore McKenzie series. Reviewed for Reviewing the Evidence. Enjoyable, if not particularly original. He does use familiar PI tropes effectively.
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In David Housewright's The Taking of Libbie, SD, a grifter cons an entire town using Mac McKenzie's name, leaving the real McKenzie facing an angry town with nothing left to lose.
Rushmore McKenzie is a retired cop, an unexpected millionaire, and an occasional unlicensed private investigator. So, it isn't the biggest surprise in the world when he's attacked and kidnapped from his home—McKenzie has more than a few enemies out there with a grudge against him. But it is a surprise when it turns out his kidnapping is a case of mistaken identity.
McKenzie was taken to the small plains town of Libbie, South Dakota which just lost pretty much everything it had to a con man using McKenzie's name. Using a scam involving a new shopping mall, the grifter apparently stole all the money electronically from the bank then disappeared, leaving behind a devastated town full of people with many reasons to hate him. To that list of enemies, he's just added McKenzie who is now determined to help the devastated townspeople, as well as catch and punish the weasel besmirching his reputation.
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Based SOLELY on looking at the boxes on Ammunition To Go, LE Hi-Shok and Classic are the same round. It looks like that is Federal's bottom of the line LE ammo.
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Satiricus was proud of his country. In America, the people believe anyone can grow up to be president. And lo and behold… even though some cynics thought it was just a saying, a little black boy named Hussein, who wasn't even born in America (says the "birthers") and grew up in Hawaii, became president.
And gave a wonderful speech at the funeral of Nelson Mandela.
Now in Guyana, even though anyone could also be president, Satiricus had to admit that some needed a whole lotta help. Like Forbes Burnham. It took the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and so many other agencies of the American government to make him become president.
They had to even stifle their strong and virtuous consciences and create riots and suchlike. No wonder Burnham didn't want to let go of the presidency… it would have seemed ungrateful. The least he could do was rig the elections to show his gratitude.
But now things were changing… even at the second rung of democracy in the country, it looked like people believe anyone can grow up to be mayor… even some who looks like they never even grew up.
Like this fella BenchCak. He still carrying on like he was 10 years old – throwing tantrums when he didn't get his way. But he running for mayor. Satiricus' heart swelled at the growth of democracy on his country.
Just like how the Americans didn't hold the fact that Hussein's father was born in Africa and some of his relatives might've been Mau Maus, no one held the fact against him that he'd once invaded the presidential compound in the company of a mob. And that several members of the mob had been killed.
In fact, our democracy was so strong that when BenchCak was imprisoned for treason… the president of the country had pardoned him! And BenchCak didn't even have to say "beg pardon"! In the old days, when the British were ruling, it used to be said that only mad dogs and Englishmen went into the sun without a hat. Well, Satiricus felt that BenchCak's strongest claim to become mayor was he showed he was even braver than the Englishmen – who, he knew, ran the city quite well, you.
BenchCak goes into the sun not only without a hat… but with full suit and tie. Take that, Britishers!!! The only problem, Satiricus feared, was the ordinary folks mightn't see the virtues of this brave man BenchCak.
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I need to know can I use 345NP pistons in this engine. The wife and I are looking to make 250 horses. She wants her truck to handle more than she wants speed. Oh I got the pistons for $30 so I hope they will work. What would be a good ring set too? The engine will live at 2500 RPMS. She has an hour commute on the interstate also which it will make many times. Any help is appreciated thanks Adam
The 345 pistons will work. But are .020 short, compression ratio changes very little. Check the clearance between the rod pin end and inner piston pin boss when assembled. The rods don't ride in the center of the piston. Some applications will bind on the inner piston boss. Just narrow the rod eye a bit on that side.
I built a 4.3 for my daughter one time. Used forged flat top pistons, ported heads and a hotter (expensive!) roller cam.
The truck (S-10) ran the same as before. Computer controlls everything.
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For a Chevrolet 4.3L/350 you can use Sealed Power R9903 std. gap/std. tension rings. The Sealed Power 345NP pistons are rebuilder cast pistons with 1.540" deck height, which allows a .020" margin for blocks that require resurfacing and are excellent choice for a grocery-getter. The E345NP (hypereutectic) pistons have 1.560" deck height for high performance applications. However, piston failure due to detonation on cool-aid quality pump gas is of no concern if the engine timing advance is computer controlled.
I did this on my 92 chevy silverado. First off, it`s not a cheap build. The non balance shaft cranks will need to have the bottem end balanced. As said, I wouldn`t use the 345 rebuilder pistons. There are some things you can do with it to reach your goal, but you won`t do it unless you use a carb and skip the injection unless you want to take the truck to a dyno and have a custom chip made for it on the spot which is $$$.
If you go the carb route I can tell you which pieces to use to reach your goal, but keep in mind, it won`t be a cheap build no matter which way you slice it.
Ok ya'all thanks first for such a fast response. I have the stock iron high rise 4bbl intake and a old flat tappet block that I can run a mechanical fuel pump. The wires under the hood died a long time ago and has had a 2bbl carb and intake off of a 229 V-6. What I would like to do is gut all the old wires and keep it simple. I got a set of 229 heads but the head CC is 55 so I'm thinking too much compression and a 229 crank which will take V-8 rods if I shave the big end side a little but that crank is simi odd fire. I know a stock 229 boat motor makes 170HP with a 2bbl so I would think 250 out of a 262 inch engine isn't too far a stretch. Thanks Adam
The larger big end of the 4.3 rods makes up for the larger crank pin offset between adjacent rods that makes the 4.3L an ever fire engine, since they do not share a pin like a V8. This should make the crank somewhat stronger than the 229, and if you use ARP bolts and resize the 4.3L rods, that will suffice for your 250 HP build, no problem. But either way you go, don't forget to match the cam, distributor and crank together, 229 or 4.3L.
Using the 229 heads is the same as using 305 heads on a 350. If you want to make a big improvement in the heads, use the V6 '96-up Vortec heads- just like w/the V8. And like the V8 the same considerations about the intake and rocker arms apply- special intake and self aligning rockers. Good for 30 HP at least, all else being the same.
I can get my hands on a set of 02 vortec heads and a eldabrock 2114 intake if that would be best. On the 229 crank I was thinking 6inch rods and better pistons. Long rods increase piston dwell at TDC and BDC. Yes? Adam
There are lift restraints when using unmodified Vortec heads. Usually you can use as much as 0.460" lift w/o clearance problems- but you will need to verify all the clearances of the valve train when you mock up the engine. And there are low or no-cost ways around the lift restriction if needed. The valve springs will need changing if you run a performance cam. CLICK for some more info on Vortec heads and mods to them, etc. The thread is about the V8 Vortecs, but the same things apply to the V6 heads.
RODS-The difference between the two at less than one HP/cid is marginal at best. While the 6" rods may offer some slight advantage, I wouldn't even think of it unless the rods and pistons and balancing cost no more to use than the stock parts. And even then, if the 229 crank was any weaker than the 4.3L crank, that would be a deal killer for me. The basically stock, cast 4.3L crank was used in the Syclone/Typhoon turbo engines. The 229-type crank was never used in any performance applications.
Click HERE for Valve Train Points To Check.
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Ok thanks I know also I am limited on lift to the point that the main oil gallery is the left lifter bank and too much lift will make a oil leak from the lifter coming out of the bore too far and killing my oil pressure. Would I be better off to get a cam kit for my specific needs from a cam company? I have decided if the 03 heads will work I will just get them. Do you know the combustion chamber size? I will junk the 229 parts this weekend. Would 1.6 roller rockers be the way to go or 1.5? Thanks!
I have a Comp 09-412-08 computer camshaft in my little 4.3L engine. It has .500" valve lift (0.333" lobe lift) w/1.5 Scorpion self aligning ricker arms. The intake manifold bolt pattern is different on the 1996-up 4.3L heads, meaning 8-bolts instead of 12 bolts so you must use a Edelbrock intake manifold for the 1996-up Vortec SCPI heads. On all the 1993-1995 CPI heads and the 1996-up Vortec SCPI heads, the intake flow and high RPM power stalls above .500" valve lift regardless of which heads you use or how much port and valve work is done. You can install 1.600" exhaust valves to achieve optimim 82% intake to exhaust valve sizing and it will give you new exhaust seats to boot. Larger 2.02" intake valves will buy nothing on a 4.3L engine.
Scorpion roller rockers have the alignment rails on the roller tip rather than on the rocker body for a more precise fit on the valve and they have adequate clearance from the valve locks. I first installed Comp Cams roller lifters but changed to GM 12499225 LS7 roller lifter kit (16 lifters) before the engine was started. Those lifters are the roller versions of the old "high-ball" hydraulic anti-pump up flat tappet lifters first used in the 1965 GTO and Oldsmobile engines until the end of engine production. They give you a additional 500 RPM safety margin before pump-up and valve float. The Chevrolet LS7 hydraulic roller lifters set at 0.0831" preload or half plunger travel. Why change a good thing?
BTW... Yesterday, my 1991 S10 Blazer 4WD with this 4.3L engine passed stringent state vehicle and emissions inspection with room to spare.
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Being that this is a flat tappet engine, you're more limited than if it was a factory roller. Isky has three grinds, the biggest is p/n 121262. It has 0.435" lift, 262 advertised and 208 @ 0.050" duration and a 108 LSA. Uses p/n 205-D valve springs. Power range is advertised at 2000-5500 RPM. The other two are milder and have less lift, duration and a wider LSA. They can be found HERE, p/n begin w/121. The 131 cams are rollers.
There may be performance cams from other manufacturers for the early 4.3L V6, I've not really researched flat tappet 4.3L V6 cams. A custom grind would be worth looking into, IMHO.
Thanks for all the great info. All this info will get me started in the right direction. Adam
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Protects you from various attacks.
The Protect Ring (守りの指輪, Mamori no Yubiwa?), also known as Protector Ring and Ring of Renewal, is a recurring armor and accessory in the series. It can be classified either as a ring, or as an armlet. It usually defends against Instant Death or grants the user the status Auto-Protect.
Final FantasyEdit
Ring that guards against instant death.
The Protect Ring is an armlet that protects against Death-elemental attacks, has +8 Absorb, and -1% Evade. It can be bought for 16,000 gil at Gaia, or found in the Flying Fortress, and the Chaos Shrine (past).
Unlike what the description states, Protect Rings do not resist all instant KO attacks, only ones that are specifically Death-elemental (Death and Kill). Many instant KO spells and abilities, such as Earthquake and Break, require alternate resistance protection (Earth and Petrification, respectively).
Final Fantasy IIEdit
A ring affording protection against instant death.
The Protect Ring boosts Defense by 18 and protects against the element Death. It can be dropped from Lamia Queen, and found in Raqia.
Though the Protect Ring prevents Instant Death from the spell Death, it does not protect against instant death inflicted by the Warp or Teleport spells, which are Matter-elemental.
Final Fantasy IIIEdit
The Protect Ring is an armlet that resists Fire, Thunder, Ice, Wind, and Light and boosts all stats by two and can be equipped by all the jobs. It can be found in the Temple of Time and Ancients' Maze, or dropped from King Behemoth (rare).
Final Fantasy IVEdit
Ring resistant against fire, ice, and lightning.
The Protect Ring grants resistance to all elements to the wearer. It can be found in the Lunar Subterrane, or dropped from Ahriman and Magic Dragon. It provides +10 Defense, +12 Evasion, +5 Magic Defense, and +10 Magic Evasion.
In the game's original SNES version, when characters equip elemental resistant equipment, they inherently become weak to the opposite element. A character with the Protect Ring is thus weak to Fire and Ice-elemental physical attacks (however, no enemy uses physical elemental attacks so this isn't usually an issue). This is changed in the Advance version where characters are no longer weak against the opposite element.
Final Fantasy IV: The After YearsEdit
The Protect Ring provides 10 Defense, 12 Magic Defense, 5 Evasion, 10 Magic Evasion, and +15 Stamina, as well as resistance to Fire, Ice, and Lightning. It can be found in the Subterrane or dropped from Fiend Dragon.
There is also a glitch where if one has a piece of equipment that absorbs an element, they will absorb the other elements.
Final Fantasy VEdit
Ring with same effect as Regen.
The Protect Ring is an accessory and grants the wearer Auto-Regen and provides +10 Defense, Magic Evasion, and Magic Defense as well as +1 Weight and +5 Stamina. It can be dropped from Odin, found at Istory Falls, Pyramid of Moore, and the Island Shrine, and stolen from Soul Cannon at the Phoenix Tower.
Final Fantasy VIIEdit
The Protect Ring is a ring that grants the wearer the constant Barrier and MBarrier statuses. It can be stolen from the right neck of Schizo, or morphed from Movers.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII-Edit
The Protect Ring grants Zack constant statuses Barrier and MBarrier. It can be bought from Mythril Mine Trading for 30,000 gil, and as a reward for completing mission 7-6-2, 9-3-2 or 9-5-3.
Final Fantasy IXEdit
The Protect Ring is an Add-on that halves the damage from all elements, and provides +1 Spirit, +2 Defense, +4 Evasion, +3 Magic Defense, and +6 Magic Evasion. It teaches Half MP, Long Reach, and Mag Elm Null. It can be bought from Mene for 8,500 points, or synthesized for 40,000 gil, Rebirth Ring, and Dark Matter at Hades's Synthesis shop.
Others can be acquired by completing the Mognet sidequest by fixing Mognet Central, using a Dead Pepper at a mountain crack on the eastern part of the Lost Continent, completing the lost Nero family quest in Lindblum and by answering all of the Ragtime Mouse's questions correctly.
Final Fantasy XEdit
Yuna's armor will take the name Protect Ring when its dominant abilities are Auto-Protect or SOS Protect.
Final Fantasy XIEdit
Weaker than most Final Fantasy incarnations, Protect Ring only gives +1 to Agility, but can cast Protect II when used as an item.
Final Fantasy XIIEdit
Called Ring of Renewal, it generates a constant Regen status and provides +6 Defense and +5 Magick Resist. It is found in Accessories 16 on the License Board and costs 70 LP to use. It can be bought for 18,000 gil at the Necrohol of Nabudis, and is received as a reward for completing the sidequest "Ann and her Sisters" on the Ivalice Skyferries.
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Called Ring of Resistance, it protects party members from the effects of magical friendly fire. It is part of the Holiday Pack + downloadable content.
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A protective piece of jewelry that renders the entire party impervious to magical friendly fire.
Final Fantasy TacticsEdit
A ring forged from a metal imbued with magick.
The Protect Ring immunizes against Sleep and Doom. It can be equipped by any class. It costs 5,000 gil and is available in the Outfitters after story battle 15 and after viewing the cutscene at Lionel. It can also be found as a rare item within the Lionel Castle with Treasure Hunter.
Final Fantasy Crystal ChroniclesEdit
Final Fantasy DimensionsEdit
Protect Bangle grants Auto-Protect to the wearer. It is found in a cave in the Deist village, east of the armor/weapons shop. Fangs are scarce items that can be traded to the blonde gnome's friend for Fang Points (FP), which can in turn be traded for exclusive equipment. Protect Bangle can be bought for 50 FP.
Final Fantasy Record KeeperEdit
Protect Ring from Final Fantasy VII appears as a Rarity 3 accessory.


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|1st February 2011, 01:06 PM
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I have one of these also but would like to update firmware.. so any help would be welcome
|1st February 2011, 02:28 PM
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the seller told me that it's impossible to replace by VFD since it require more power to drive it and need to change the code part also.
I have also ask to have no source code with no success.
I have just received some pdf files (user manual and schematic board).
LinuxWorks, if you want those pdf files, just send me a PM).
here's the schematic file in png
|1st February 2011, 11:27 PM
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the seller is an idiot. sorry, but he just is.
he's useless. I will not bother him again since he can give us nothing of use. its sad, isn't it?
closed source, no updates, not even an ACCURATE schematic. I got pdf files, too, and they are not the same circuit exactly. close but why can't they do PROPER docs for things they sell! very frustrating.
a vfd will work if you do your own power supply for it and if its HD44780 compat.
I have not even built mine (got it unassembled as a 'kit') and I was planning on using it ONLY as a test bed for my own firmware, anyway; but the quality of the board is pretty laughable and the layout is quite bad. it would be hard to do a worse job, I think.
my own volume control project will be ready for public release soon (working to finish code and get it ready for public, this week and next). I'll post a link when I have something that talks to this board (my code is meant for relay atten driving but I once did have it talking to a single PGA, about a year ago).
note: my firmware will be for a DIFFERENT controller, not the one included on this kit. I plan to not use the display and controller that is included and, instead. use my arduino controller and code. I also plan to change the interface from pure SPI to bit-banged SPI over I2C. for the 3-chip PGA board that I have, I think a single 8-bit port expander will do all I need and let me send clock, data and 3 chip-selects over. that single chip (PCF8574 or maybe MCP2308) will let me reduce the wiring to just 4 wires (i2c and power/gnd) for a neater install. at least that's my plan. my controller is this one: http://www.amb.org/forum/lcduino-1-d...oard-t438.html
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that's the main problem with things made in China.
I use to work with chinese for my business, and the problem there is that they use to copy each others. So most of the time they don't have the source documents or doesn't understand them. Also they don't wont to give them to avoid being copied.... they find normal to copy but not to be copied
The other problem are the fake components.
I remember have bought a Gainclone amplifier from HLLY 2 years ago.
Amplifier arrived partially broken (bad packaging). Fake ship, badly build, etc...
Now I have made my own gainclone, using BrianGT kit, more expensive (mostly due to transformer) but better quality.
Of course, I still believe that there are some good struff from China in Ebay.
The problem is that you don't know it before buying.
It would be nice to have a section at DIYAudio, where users can post the link and picture of good kits to buy. it will avoid users to buy crappy kits and loose money....
It seems also if you have 3 PGA chips that you use the one made for home cinema. Mine only use one PGA chip.
The one you plan to use will have hoa many inputs ? is it for HC also or just a stereo one ? Will it have VFD ? Will it have remote and the same volume/source selector ?
|2nd February 2011, 12:15 PM
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I got a 3chip version since I wanted to have this sit between my dcx2496 and my 2 or 3 amps. so, not for 5.1 use but for tri-amping use
right now, I use 3 (!) relay boards for 3 volume controls in sync:
the hat-trick volume control ;)
it works fine but its noisy as hell with 3 relay boards going. I want to replace it with solid state.
if yours is only 1 pga chip, of course it will be easier to interface to.
there's a lot of info on my project (working with AMB labs) - we have a full 8 port i/o selector (relay based), the lcd/IR/motorpot controller (we call that the LCDuino) and then you pick if you want relays for the vol control engine OR something like a PGA system. perhaps even other engines later on, too.
it uses lcd not vfd. might look into vfd if we can find compatible ones. I have used LARGE lcd's before, and while its not as bright, it sure is big enough to see from across the room:
that's just a 4x20 display but its LARGE. still just lcd, though.
|2nd February 2011, 06:55 PM
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Congratulation for the stereophile (magazine)
the only reason I need VFD is that I have made a CD-Rom drive controller that uses VFD display. I would like to kkep same visual effect....
|2nd February 2011, 10:23 PM
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haha, thanks. that was a very rare event for me
I am looking into vfd's. I will let you know what I find. they are $30 and up (damn) but I will get one and try it, either 16x2 or 20x2. I'm now curious, myself. after looking online for parts, it seems they are now 5v standard and have their own dc/dc's onboard. that really makes life simple! there are some details that are diff between lcd and vfd (contrast, brightness, perhaps write-delays, even need for screensaver) that have to be taken into account to write generic firmware. once I have a vfd, I'll take a try at it and see.
|3rd February 2011, 07:49 AM
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Yes, my CDRom controller have a Noritake 1602 VFD display and the board is only powered by 5V.
The diifference I found was that it uses 16 pins while the lcd seems to use 14.
you can find some for about 20E here : ART New VFD 2x16-H-BG-5V (HD44780) Vacuum Fluorescent en vente sur eBay.fr (fin le 04-févr.-11 09:37:52 Paris)
|3rd February 2011, 07:55 AM
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there is some information here Epson serial VFD Display Arduino LCD Smartie - eBay (item 110448153207 end time Feb-12-11 12:15:54 PST) and here arduinoextras - whitej for the Arduino part :-)
|3rd February 2011, 12:08 PM
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I'm looking at something that is already hd44780 compat and also is 5v based. that smartie is neither. but that's ok - there are may 5v ttl 4bit parallel versions that would almost directly plugin. there is no need to have a serial interface to the lcd or vfd since I already front-end mine with a PE chip and its already on a backpack board that will mount right behind the lcd.
the first link (art) seems better as its native parallel. only problem is that it uses the old style side-mount holes instead ofthe newer top-row mount 14 pins. both are the same electrically but if you assume you are going to mount a backpack module, having the pins line up matters
I will get hold of one of these soon and report back.
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Alessandra Ambrosio: Christmas Bikini Cutie
Getting into the holiday spirit, Alessandra Ambrosio pranced around the beach in Los Angeles sporting a festive red bikini on Monday (December 16).
The 32-year-old supermodel mommy also donned some red reindeer antlers as she hammed it up for the camera as part of a Victoria's Secret photo shoot.
Ms. Ambrosio has been looking forward to celebrating Christmas all month, as she previously posted a photo with her giant Christmas Tree via Twitter.
Alessandra captioned the pic, "It's that time of the year .... #christmastree #christmasspirit #holidays #funn #sundayfunday."