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"My relationship with the Bronfmans has been compared to that of Tom Hagen's consigliC(re to the Corleone family in The Godfather - I was a surrogate son and adviser to the father and a friend and counsellor to the sons. I was brought into the family as an outsider and became privy to its secrets." Thus begins Leo Kolber's account of his remarkable relationship with the Bronfman family dynasty and the world of high-flying business. For thirty years Kolber was chairman of Cemp Investments, the Bronfman trust, and Cadillac Fairview Corporation, one of the largest real estate firms in North America. He charts his directorship of Dupont and other companies in which the Bronfmans held an important interest and reveals the inner workings of mega deals, including the Bronfman acquisition of MGM in the 1960s. The memoir also offers a sobering look at Edgar Bronfman Jr's disasterous decision to sell Seagram's 25 percent interest in DuPont in order to buy MCA-Universal Studios, a deal that Kolber strongly opposed and which signalled the dissolution of a great business empire. Leo offers an insider's look at the lives of business tycoons, famous politicians, and Hollywood moguls and stars such as Danny Kaye, Cary Grant, and Frank Sinatra.
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text: January 16, 2011. (Romereports.com) World Youth Day in Rio is still over a year away, but some cities are already putting their name out, hoping to host the World Youth Day after Brazil. Right now the most popular city is Krakow, Poland.The WYD event following Rio 2013 is the one where I plan to take my son. We'll be joined by a friend and his family with boys the same age as mine. I'll be pleasantly surprised if Krakow is selected as the hosting city. Jesus told me to go Poland after … [Read more...]

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Expert Advice: Energy Production Concerns about LightSquared
By Randall Luthi, President, National Ocean Industries Association
To: Mr. Julius Genachowski,
Chairman, Federal Communications Commission
Ref: LightSquared, Inc.,
L-Band allocations impacting GPS FCC File No. SAT-MOD-20101 1 IS-00239
Dear Chairman Genachowski:
The National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA), which represents approximately 270 member companies involved in outer continental shelf (OCS) energy production throughout the United States, is gravely concerned over the pending allocation of Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum to LightSquared, Inc. for terrestrial high-powered transmissions. LightSquared's proposed transmission structure will adversely impact GPS and Inmarsat signals along our coastlines, both of which are critical to marine operations. Specifically, NOIA is concerned that:
1. Coastal and near shore GPS operations will be impacted even at (promised) reduced LightSquared power levels. While NOIA understands that LightSquared will be required to reduce its tower transmission power along the coastline, their reduced power transmissions will still be many orders of magnitude greater than GPS signals, virtually guaranteeing interference for users in coastal and near-shore areas.
2. GPS receiver types used by NOIA members will be impacted substantially. NOIA members primarily use high-precision GPS receivers for their high-accuracy coastal and near shore work. High-accuracy GPS receivers require a wide-band front end, which will be seriously impacted by LightSquared transmissions.
3. Inmarsat-linked DGPS corrections will have interference. Virtually all of the high-accuracy GPS work requires the use of differential GPS corrections transmitted by Inmarsat in "L" band. These corrections will be jammed by the LightSquared signal. Implications are, for example, dredging or excavation work in areas near buried high-pressure natural gas pipelines. This work will become much more dangerous due to inaccurate, intermittent, or unreliable GPS readings.
4. Offshore oil and gas operations will be impacted because of interference on land. LightSquared interference from their 40,000 proposed transmission sites across the nation will interfere with dozens of high-accuracy DGPS reference stations used to generate differential corrections for offshore use and high-accuracy operations on shore. Because of this land-based interference with high-accuracy GPS reference stations, hundreds and possibly thousands of coastal users will be impacted. High-accuracy differential GPS corrections are used by a wide cross-section of marine users including dynamically positioned drilling rigs, pipeline construction vessels, rig supply vessels and others. Loss of GPS corrections or erroneous differential GPS corrections due to shore-based interference can cause a floating drilling rig to deviate from station resulting in catastrophic blowouts, environmental damage, and fatalities.
5. LightSquared will cause interference with Inmarsat. NOIA understands that LightSquared has paid Inmarsat, and will continue to pay Inmarsat a fee, to "endure the pain" caused by the interference. However, Inmarsat's customers, including virtually all NOIA members, will still be required to endure the pain. Isotropic Inmarsat antennas will be impacted the most. NOIA understands that Inmarsat plans to move user frequencies at their cost. However, NOIA cannot be assured that this solution is viable given the financial drivers LightSquared is offering Inmarsat; it is not reasonable to assume that Inmarsat can compensate thousands of users for the costs of making the changes, even if the equivalent frequencies and powers are available.
6. NOIA is concerned that the FCC was premature in its decision to issue a waiver to LightSquared. Unlike the FCC's historic test-then-approve, NOIA is concerned that the FCC has fast-tracked the effort and has improperly and unnecessarily implemented an approve-then-test procedure for this applicant. NOIA is concerned that the FCC may have directed findings of the professional staff in its decision making.
7. NOIA believes that millions of land and airborne GPS and DGPS user groups will be severely impacted by LightSquared transmissions. In conclusion, NOIA and its 270 member companies are extremely concerned that high-end GPS, DGPS, and the associated GPS reference stations will be interfered by LightSquared transmissions in the band previously protected for the very low power signals typical of satellite communications. The real-time GPS positioning needs of NOIA member companies are critical to the safety and success of their operations, and although these operations are at-sea they are totally dependent on shore-based GPS reference receivers, therefore LightSquared's land-based operations will affect the offshore regions as well. With the marine industry's giant assets including very specialized 2 vessels of all types completely dependent on GPS, the safety and environmental implications of GPS interference is astronomical. NOIA is concerned that other specialized Inmarsat installation members will also be disrupted.
Finally, NOIA believes that the FCC is moving too quickly and needs to step back and make its decisions based on sound science, understanding that national wireless coverage is being pursued with all deliberate speed by several knowledgeable industrial groups that have paid for the value received from their frequency allocations. It does not need this asymmetric and competition-reducing spectrum grab by a group without the years of experience and trust of those who are building the infrastructure to accomplish the very laudable outcome that is ostensibly LightSquared's motivation.


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One of the major goals for Our Journey of Hope® and now for Hope Navigatorssm is to provide you, who minister directly to cancer patients in your church and community, with enough tools and resources that you feel empowered and equipped to start or grow a faith-based cancer support group or cancer ministry at your church.
We hope that if we achieve that goal with you, you'll take the time to write or call and let us know how the resources have helped -- if you have started a cancer support group or cancer ministry as a result of what you've learned or if these tools and training tips have helped you grow and strengthen an existing faith-based ministry.
Because we always want to direct cancer patients we work with to faith-based cancer support groups and ministries in their area, we keep a running log of these and like to hear about your successes.
In Cancer Support Group Basics, Jan Dravecky, Christian author and motivational speaker as well as wife of Dave Dravecky, former major league baseball player, cancer survivor, Christian author and motivational speaker, will give tips on some of the basics to include in a cancer support group to make cancer ministry effective for the people you're called to serve. Jan and Dave have a ministry called Endurance, which provides resources of encouragement, comfort and hope to people with cancer and those who serve and minister to them. We hope this section will give you great food for thought and plans for action.
My husband, Dave Dravecky, was a major league baseball pitcher, in the prime of his career, at age 32, when he was diagnosed with cancer in his pitching arm. After three years of fighting the battle with surgeries and radiation, he eventually lost his career and his left arm and shoulder... Read More
"Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as, in fact, you are doing." I Thessalonians 5:11
Just how does a cancer support group encourage each participant who is battling cancer?
When we find ourselves in the midst of a battle with cancer, we may feel alone and hopeless... Read More
"…we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God... Read More
"This is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to one another... Read More
"Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; He rises to show
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Isaiah 30:18
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Jesus' command to all of us is to "Love each other" as He has loved us.
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you."John 15:12
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Most individuals, when diagnosed with cancer, are desperate for hope -- hope they will be cured and survive the cancer journey. While a cancer support group can't bring physical healing, they can bring comfort, extend mercy and grace, and love them, which makes the cancer journey easier to bear... Read More
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I have always had a heart for those who suffer – wanting to help any way I could. I would venture to say that if you're involved in a support role with a Cancer Support Group, you may share the same heart... Read More
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does anybody know websites to start your own jet pack(making it your self)or now where i could get one.:jet pack
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does anybody know websites to start your own jet pack(making it your self)or now where i could get one.:jet pack
your on that website;)
well i cant find make your own jet pack.:jet pack
go here;
read everything that has the word "sticky" next to the thread title
Search for Wizard of flight, he has graciously made blueprints for a jet pack. I used it to create my scratch built arena pack. Also google bobamaker, he has a webpage dedicated to the construction of a sweet jet pack. It will help you get your head around how to build it.
Here's a picture of my scratch built :jet pack
http://www.johnpalmeri.com/TK868/cpg...edjet pack.jpg
You can also see in progress pictures on my gallery.
Bluewolf, that is a sweet jet pack! I'd love to add an arena jet pack to my costume! Maybe some day...
Thanks, it would have been much harder with out WOF, Cruiser was a big help as well. His conversion process gave me ideas that I hadn't thought of.
BTW I understand congrats are in order? Bout time a garrison had a Jango as CO.
Bluewolf ... that is one FANTASTIC looking scratchbuilt jet pack.
Well done !! :cheers
I made my own parts. :D
i can't make the link at the top work i am looking for the plans as well
Does anyone know where to get a electric open close valve to run co2 .So I can set it up in my jet pack?


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The Leonard Lopate Show
Word Maven Patricia T. O'Conner on Mayor Bloomberg's Speech
Our word maven Patricia T. O'Conner talks about Mayor Bloomberg's speech. She also answers questions about our confounding and complex English language. An updated and expanded third edition of her book, Woe is I: The Grammarphobe's Guide to Better English in Plain English, has recently been published in paperback, and a paperback version of Origins of the Specious, written with Stewart Kellerman, was just issued.


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So, that's why the wireless isn't working well
Seen this on Reddit.
twas bluetooth but still, what kind of company pulls this trickery?
Dishonest companies.
Should see some of the stunts pulled by USB chargers and car power adapters. Horrendously dangerous devices - no filtering, no regulating, no fuses. It's not just people being stupid and buying cheap adapters, though that doesn't help, it's companies supplying high value devices with these dangerous adapters.
With the above, you've been duped by a fake antenna, that's not so bad. At least it wasn't a power charger that overloads the battery and starts a chemical fire and burns down your car/house.
Yes, I have a big gripe with power adapters/converters...
Some people have serious issues with buying anything that doesn't have a big adjustable external antenna. Guess they wanted to dress up to solve those fears :p Its a bluetooth adapter, meta-material antenna's are standard equipment aren't they?
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Charles Tan wins Last Drink Bird Head Award!
Tireless WSNB contributor, blogger, interviewer, reviewer and much more, Charles Tan has just won the inaugural Last Drink Bird Head Award, given by Jeff and Ann Vandermeer, in the International Activism category: In recognition of those who work to bring writers from other literary traditions and countries to the attention of readers in North America, the United Kingdom, and Australia….
A full list of nominees in their respective categories can be found here.
Congratulations Charles!
New Zealand Speculative Fiction Blogging Week
Anna Caro writes in to say:
The place of speculative fiction in New Zealand is full of contraductions. On the one hand, it has a history of being marginalised, and writers face the dual challenges of local markets which tend towards publishing literary fiction, and international markets which can (though there are notable exceptions) be reluctant to publish work with New Zealand content or setting. But despite that there is a long history of notable speculative fiction authors, particularly when it comes to children's writing, a captive audience (which is sadly mostly limited to fiction from overseas) and a rich landscape and history which has acted as an inspiration to many writers because, as one blogging week participant put it, "frankly, New Zealand is pretty weird".
In the absence of a nationwide organisation for speculative fiction writers, writer Ripley Patton began grouping together a committee, or "core" as we became known, with the intention of building one. SpecFicNZ is scheduled for formal launch in 2010, though we already have a strong network and newsletter (to go on the mailing list or contribute items, you can email give_a_rip AT yahoo.co.uk). Quite early in our discussions it came up that we needed to not just gauge what was out there, but get people talking, networking, reading. And that was how we came to initiate New Zealand Speculative Fiction Blogging Week.
The concept was simple: one week in September when we would invite readers, writers, publishers and editors to blog about any aspect of New Zealand Speculative fiction. The links would be collected on a central page so everyone could read and comment.
The week exceeded expectations, with 52 posts by 24 different authors. Bloggers shared thoughts on local influence on writing, announced publications and posted examples of their own work. They delved into history for examples of New Zealand speculative fiction from the nineteenth century and predicted what the future may hold. Immigrants and expats (and even someone who had never visited the country) brought unique perspectives. Events were announced and reported on. Writers and publishers were interviewed, frustrations aired and plans made. Many shared their first experiences of reading or writing speculative fiction, others examined the influence of the landscape in writing.
If you have an interest in finding out a little about speculative fiction in New Zealand, then the New Zealand Speculative Fiction Blogging Week post is an excellent place to start – and keep your eyes open for the launch of SpecFicNZ next year.
The Black Mirror & Other Stories
The Black Mirror & Other Stories is a 2008 anthology of German and Austrian science fiction short stories, edited by Franz Rottensteiner and translated by Mike Mitchell. It is published by the Wesleyan Press. Adam Roberts reviews it this week over at Strange Horizons, beginning his review with:
Being raised Anglophone in a world that tends to use English as its lingua franca (lingua commercia, lingua pedagogica, and of course not forgetting lingua imperia Americanae) can result in complacency. It'll easily slip a person's mind that there's nothing natural or inevitable about this state of affairs. Worse, books that contrive to get themselves written in languages other than English can acquire the air of poor relations—competitors at a sort of cultural paralympics whilst English-language titles thrash it out at the main Olympics event elsewhere.
As you can probably tell from that opening paragraph, with its apologetic tone and its mannered lapsings into that other, now-superceded lingua franca, Latin, I'm edging towards a mea culpa. That I don't speak German, a state of affairs about which I used to feel blithe indifference, is increasingly, as I grow older, a matter of great shame to me. I ought to be able speak German. I ought to be able to do so in a general sense, as a twenty-first century European; but I ought to be able to do so in a more specialized sense, as somebody interested in the history of science fiction. Because German writers have played a crucial role in the development of that genre. – Continue reading.
The Dragon and the Stars anthology announced!
Editors Eric Choi and Derwin Mak have announced the table of contents for the forthcoming anthology The Dragon and the Stars.
The Dragon and the Stars, edited by Eric Choi and Derwin Mak, the first anthology of fantasy and science fiction stories by ethnic Chinese outside China, will be published by DAW Books next year. It's an international anthology with stories from writers in Canada, the United States, Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Here are the stories in order of their appearance in the book:
Introduction by Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestseller novelist.
"The Character of the Hound" by Tony Pi (Canada)
During the war between the Southern Song and the Jin Dynasties, a soldier allows a spirit to possess his body so he can solve a murder.
"The Fortunes of Mrs. Yu" by Charles Tan (Philippines)
A Filipino Chinese woman is horrified that each of her fortune cookies has a blank strip of paper inside it.
"Goin Down to Anglotown" by William F. Wu (U.S.A.)
In an alternate America that is dominated by Asians, three young Asian men go out for a night of intrigue in exotic "Anglotown".
"The Polar Bear Carries the Mail" by Derwin Mak (Canada)
Chinese investors and a Chinese Canadian pilot try to start a space tourism business in northern Canada. Unfortunately, they have bad feng shui at their spaceport.
"Lips of Ash" by Emery Huang (U.S.A.)
During the time of a historical dynasty, a cosmetics artist uses dark magic to help the ambitious mistress of a nobleman.
"The Man on the Moon" by Crystal Gail Shangkuan Koo (Hong Kong)
Yue Lao (月老), the Man on the Moon, hosts a beauty pageant to find a bride.
"Across the Sea" by Emily Mah (U.S.A.)
A Tlingowa Native American woman's aunt tells a legend about mysterious visitors who came to America hundreds of years ago.
"Mortal Clay, Stone Heart" by Eugie Foster (U.S.A.)
During the reign of the First Emperor, a clay sculptor finds love and tragedy with a soldier.
"Dancers with Red Shoes" by Melissa Yuan-Innes (Canada)
In Montréal, magical red shoes dance by themselves.
"Intelligent Truth" by Shelly Li (U.S.A.)
A young Chinese American woman discovers truths about herself and her mother's intelligent robotic servant.
"Bargains" by Gabriela Lee (Singapore)
A young woman meets a strange shopkeeper in Chinatown. The shopkeeper sells success as a writer – but with a terrible price.
"Threes" by E.L. Chen (Canada)
A Canadian man thinks his dead wife has become a Chinese dragon in Lake Ontario.
"The Son of Heaven" by Eric Choi (Canada)
The Chinese rocket scientist Tsien Hsue-shen (钱学森) is persecuted during the Red Scare in America in the 1950s.
"Shadow City" by Susan Ee (U.S.A.)
In a fantasy universe, a gatekeeper must stop people from leaving an evil place called Shadow City.
"The Water Weapon" by Brenda W. Clough (U.S.A.)
The British police are suspicious of a talking Chinese dragon and a Chinese princess who appear at the Great Exposition of 1851 in London.
"The Right to Eat Decent Food" by Urania Fung (U.S.A.)
Two American English teachers in China will do anything to get decent food during the SARS epidemic.
"Papa and Mama" by Wen Y Phua (Singapore)
A Chinese daughter struggles to remain dutiful to her late parents, who are inconveniently reincarnated as a fish and a bird.
"Beidou" by Ken Liu (U.S.A.)
In the Ming war against Japan, an ingenious Chinese army officer invents new weapons to defeat the Japanese.
Afterword by Derwin Mak & Eric Choi
Monday Original Content: Guy Hasson on Making "Heart of Stone"
Our Monday's original content this week is the first part of Guy Hasson's new column for us, SF From the Rim. In this first installment Guy talks about the making of his first feature film, the Hebrew science fiction movie Heart of Stone.
Making 'Heart of Stone': An Israeli SF Film (Part I)
By Guy Hasson
My name is Guy Hasson. I'm an author, a playwright and a director, and a filmmaker. Last year, I wrote, directed, shot, and produced an independent, feature-length, low-budget SF film in Hebrew called 'Heart of Stone'. The film premiered in Israel's ICon 2008 SF Festival.
The film is exotic and different from any film you've ever seen. It is not exotic because it falls under the genre of Israeli SF (a film genre that does not exist) or because it has experimental shots (it doesn't) or because it experiments with basic story structure (it doesn't). The positive side of having no money ($27,000 budget) and no hope of being shown regularly in the country in which I shot it (no audience for the genre) was that I had complete freedom. I had to decide: How far should I go with my complete freedom? The temptation was too great: All the way!
I chose to make something extreme in structure, extreme in content, and extreme in its emotional intensity. Reaching an audience as wide as possible was not on my radar. Rather, my sight was set on the SF fans looking for something completely new and different, an experience that is getting rarer and rarer in SF these days.
This is the story of how we made 'Heart of Stone' for $27,000.
Making 'Heart of Stone'
Writing the Film
In writing the film, I had to consider the fact that I would not be able to find anyone to finance it. And so I wrote it for five actors and three locations, with no special effects. The male lead appears in all scenes and in 99.9% of the shots. The female lead appears in 80% of the scenes. The next supporting actress appears in 20% of the film. The other two supporting actresses appear for 5-7 minutes each. The film would have to be based on story and great acting.
Financing the Film
In financing the film, there was no chance of getting money from any film fund. Not only is the genre not a popular one, but first-time directors over thirty are frowned upon in cinema. I was 35. I was fortunate enough to get money from two very nice people: one who simply wanted to help original Israeli SF along and another who saw the financial potential of a movie offering something completely new in the international market, especially when taking into account that the investment and, therefore, the financial risk, is a small one.
Small side note: In order to save money, I decided to shoot the film myself, even though I have had absolutely no experience or knowledge in the field. Yes, it sounds crazy and scary and impossible. Fortunately, it panned out, and a lot of money was saved in the process. Needless to say, that decision reduced the chances of getting money from film funds to nil.
Choosing Actors
If you let virtuosic actors act in normal roles, the result is magnificent. If you take virtuosic actors and let them act in roles that are structured around their strong suits, the results are unbelievable. In my years in the theater and as a scriptwriter, I've come to know quite a few amazing talents. I wrote four of the five parts to specific actors and their strong suits, with their approval. For the part of the female lead, I had to hold auditions.
Getting Locations
In this case, it helped being an SF author. I posted a few messages in the SF forums on the internet, saying I'm shooting an SF film, and that I'm looking for two apartments to shoot in (2 of the 3 locations are in apartments, the third is outside, on a road on the way to the airport). I immediately got more offers than I could use. The two apartments we used were generously given to us by devoted fans, no questions asked.
Shooting the Film
Limited money meant limited time to shoot the film. We had one month to rehearse (with all actors also working elsewhere) and ten half-days in which to shoot a 100 min. film. This is how we did it.
One: The rehearsal process meant that the actors came ready and knew exactly what to do, how to do it, and what was needed.
Two: There were absolutely no long arguments/discussions between the cinematographer and the director, since both of them were the same person. That saved a lot of time.
Three: A scene in a movie is usually shot from many directions, in many different takes, and at the end the editor has to sort it out and make a story out of it. I didn't do that. I shot the film for editing. This means that if a scene is, say, 5 min. long, then I would shoot the first ten seconds from one angle and one angle only, I would shoot the next 30 seconds from another angle, and so on, according to the way I thought the film should be edited when it was done. This saved days and days of shooting, but was another huge gamble. Shooting like this meant that if, once the shooting ended, we found out that we couldn't cut from point A to point B, the film would not work, because there were no alternatives. Fortunately, I only made three horrible mistakes, which Avi Levy, the editor, fixed with great ingenuity.
The Music
The film is written for five actors, but six characters. The sixth character is portrayed through music alone, as it is a character that resides inside the lead character's head. The music in the film is almost entirely never used to create mood, tension, or help the viewers feel the story. It is there to portray the sixth character. The instructions in the script were specific and quite insane (we'll get to examples when we'll talk about the exotic content of the film). Without music done right, the film would not work. To score the film I chose Nir Yaniv, who is an SF author and a musician. This was another case of choosing someone talented to do something that burns within him: in this case, science fiction. To hear some of the music Nir wrote for the film, you can check out the 'Heart of Stone' website.
The Exotic Content of 'Heart of Stone'
Here ends the logistical part of how we made an exotic film for very little money. We have yet to talk about the exotic elements in 'Heart of Stone' or even about the fantastic element which makes it SF. 'Heart of Stone' is a film about a character who feels emotions that are unknown and not at all human. In part II I'm going to talk about the film's exotic content and the tools needed to write and score a film about emotions that do not exist and that the audience does not feel.
Guy Hasson: www.guyhasson.com
Heart of Stone website, with the subtitled trailer: www.israelisf.com
New Philippines Short Story
Charles was quite taken with this story, by Francezca C. Kwe over at the Philippine Graphic: The Fires of the Sun in a Crystalline Sky (after Greg Brillantes).
United Malays National Organisation Calls for Ban on Horror Films
The Star newspaper of Malaysia reports that "Puteri Umno wants the Government to ban the production of "horror, mystical and superstitious" movies, claiming such films can weaken the faith of Muslims in the country. The movement also wants the authorities to empower the Islamic Development Department (Jakim) to take action against such productions."
UMNO's Wikipedia entry describes the United Malays National Organisation, or UMNO, as "a right-wing party and Malaysia's largest political party; a founding member of the Barisan Nasional coalition, which has been Malaysia's ruling political party since independence. It is known for being a major proponent of Malay nationalism, Islamism and capitalism, which holds that the Malay are the "definitive" people of Malaysia and, thus, deserve special privileges as their birthright than any other race in Malaysia."
The Malaysian Film Producers Association hit back, saying in the Malay Mail: "It's easy to put the blame on movies for social ills, but movies aren't the root cause of social ills."
Polish Comics!
An introduction to comics in Poland, looking at stand-alones, series and magazines, as well as artists.
An Interview with Komatsu Sakyô
The web archives of the Science Fiction Studies journal are full of fascinating articles, and here is a 2002 interview with Japanese writer Komatsu Sakyô.
From the introduction: Komatsu Sakyô (pen name of Komatsu Minoru) was born in Osaka, Japan on January 28, 1931. With Tsutsui Yasutaka and Hoshi Shin'ichi, Komatsu is one of the "Three Greats" who formed the first generation of Japanese sf as it developed after the war, particularly during the later 1950s. Today he is one of Japanese sf's most important authors.
When the publishing house Hayakawa Shobô started SF Magazine in 1959, they held a contest, the Hayakawa Science Fiction Competition. I sent in the story "Pacem in Terris," and that was the beginning. The sponsor who provided the prize money was the Tôhô movie studio, which produced Gojira [1954, Godzilla, 1956]. The condition was that Tôhô would retain the movie rights to the winning story. That first year of the contest, I received an Honorable Mention and 5000 yen. The second year I shared the prize with Hanmura Ryô, who later won the Naoki Prize. We each got 30,000 yen from Tôhô, and I felt so obligated [laughs] that in 1973 when we were discussing a film version of Japan Sinks, I gave them the movie rights with almost no conditions. I think they paid 1.5 million yen. – Read the rest of the interview.
New Review for The Apex Book of World SF
The Apex Book of World SF is coming out in two weeks (and is still available for pre-order from Apex Books), and one of the first reviews has just come in. Over at 42Scifi-Fantasy.com, reviewer Randy Lazarus is particularly taken with Dean Francis Alfar's The "Kite of Stars" and with Aleksandar Žiljak's "An Evening in the Coffeehouse with Lydia on My Mind", concluding:
The great thing about Tidhar's collection is that it is full of such masterpieces. You do have to get used to having your mind warped as if by some powerful psychedelic. You'll definitely feel that way after Zoran Zivkovic and his Godot-like explorations. Or after Guy Hasson's thought experiment about the nature of mind and thought. But once you get used to the idea, you can settle in and enjoy the ride.
UPDATE: They also have an interview with editor Lavie Tidhar.
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Urban Flats in Award-Winning Orenco Station
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>Police chief says cocaine is growing in popularity in central Oregon
On March 6, members of the Central Oregon Drug Enforcement Team (CODE) arrested a 15-year-old boy after he allegedly delivered approximately one ounce of cocaine worth about $2,300 to undercover detectives posing as drug users.
The arrest occurred at about 9 p.m. in a parking lot by the Crook County Library, according to Sgt. Mitchell Meyer of the CODE Team.
"During a separate drug investigation that occurred earlier this same day, detectives from CODE developed information that a drug deal was scheduled to occur in Prineville," Meyer said. "Detectives from CODE intercepted phone calls and arranged to purchase cocaine from an unidentified source. This drug deal was set to occur after hours in a parking lot near the public library in Prineville."
"The Hispanic male juvenile made contact with the undercover detectives in the parking lot and was taken into custody after he delivered to them approximately one ounce of cocaine," Meyer added. "The juvenile was turned over to authorities from the Crook County Juvenile Department."
The cocaine had an approximate street value of almost $2,300.
The boy was charged with unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a controlled substance and unlawful manufacturing of a controlled substance.
Prineville Police Chief Eric Bush said it is uncommon for police to make arrests in the city involving cocaine.
"Very rarely. Once every two to four years in this amount," Bush said. "The availability of cocaine in our community has traditionally been very limited, due to the nature of how the drug is smuggled and distributed. The general availability of that drug in central Oregon varies dramatically, based on the same issues. The fact that one ounce of cocaine was made available on the street here is certainly a 'red flag' for us and very unusual, but not surprising. The resources directly dedicated and made available in the city to combat illegal drugs has not changed, essentially since 1986."
Meyer, who works with the Bend office of the Oregon State Police and who is a member of CODE said police had not conducted their investigation very long before making the arrest.
Meyer agreed with Bush's comments on the rarity of cocaine in the community.
"I can't speak for the patrol division or their other detectives (in Prineville), but as far as the CODE Team, we haven't had that many incidents of cocaine in Prineville," Sgt. Meyer said.
Police do not anticipate making any further arrests at this time, and Meyer said "it's pretty uncommon" for a 15-year-old Prineville youth to be taken into custody on cocaine charges.
"One thing I should say is that at least regionally, we are getting more cases of cocaine," Meyer said. He said methamphetamine is not getting less popular, but "we're finding the new trend is that cocaine is getting more and more popular these days."
CODE Team is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force comprised of detectives from the following central Oregon law enforcement agencies: Bend Police Department, Deschutes County Sheriff's Office, Redmond Police Department, Crook County Sheriff's Office, Prineville Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Oregon State Police, United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Deschutes County district attorney and the Oregon National Guard.


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I am a 45 ACP man all the way and then I talked to a couple of the Secret Service that guard ex Pres W in our office building. They all carry the 357 Sig. Go figure.
This is a discussion on .357 sig or .40 cal carry pistol within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I,m thinking of getting another carry pistol , my current EDC is a colt defender .45acp , I,m very partial to the .45 acp but ...
I,m thinking of getting another carry pistol , my current EDC is a colt defender .45acp , I,m very partial to the .45 acp but I want to have another caliber pistol to mix things up, can you folks give me your opinion on the pros and cons of the .357 sig and .40 and also which auto pistol should I look into, I,m looking for a 3" to 4" barrel.
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I am a 45 ACP man all the way and then I talked to a couple of the Secret Service that guard ex Pres W in our office building. They all carry the 357 Sig. Go figure.
I can give you some pro's for the .40 cal. Ammo is cheaper and more readily available. More guns available in .40 than .357 Sig. No advantage in number of rounds you can carry with the .357 Sig (same casing, just necked down). My EDC is a CZ75 P-06 .40 cal, factory mags are 10 round, but MecGar makes a 12 round that operates flawlessly in it.
A glock 23 .40
Glock 23, Mossberg 590A, M&P 15 Rossi 641, RIA 1911,Sig 320(EDC)
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I have an M&P in .357 Sig and love it, that being said a .40 will do just fine, I suppose it depends on which you prefer the feel or ballistics of. .40 is bigger and cheaper and there is no capacity trade off, but if you like light and fast with snappy recoil and a lot of noise and blast then the .357 sig is for you.
Get both. Sig 229 or HK P2000SK can be had in combo units with both 357 and 40 barrels included.
I always aim for the right eye...and I never miss - Goldeneye
Get a Glock or Sig and a 2nd barrel for ~$100. Done deal.
You will find great arguments for either round, there is no clear winner. They are both adequate as far as pistols go :)
Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn. -C. S. Lewis
Both are great rounds. I choose .40 due to the price and it's easy to find. But, like another poster said, I will buy a .357 Sig barrel for my G27 and G23 just cause I can!!
God Bless America!!
Maybe not what you want to hear, but at today's cost of ammo...why would you want to 'mix it up'...stick with your .45, and stock up on ammo, while you still can.
Proverbs 27:12 says: The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.
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I've read what I could find about the comparative ballistics and gel testing of .40 and .357 Sig, and can't see any advantage in the .357 Sig over the cheaper and more available .40. To confirm this, you should study the websites for Federal HST and Winchester Ranger ammunition.
As for gun choices, there are lots of good alternatives in .40 caliber with barrel lengths from 3 to 4 inches. I'd look at Sig P239, Sig P229, H&K USP 40c, H&K P2000sk, Glock 23 and Glock 27. I have a couple of these, shown below:
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the Peoples' Liberty's Teeth." - George Washington
+1 on the buy a weapon that you choose with a barrel for both 357 and 40
Expecting a carjacker or rapist or drug pusher to care that his possession or use of a gun is unlawful is like expecting a terrorist to care that his car bomb is taking up two parking spaces.-Joseph T. Chew
I think you'll be happy with either one. From what I've seen ... people who like 45's, really like .357's more that the 40's... but it's all a personal choice thing.
Go shoot both.
Heavy and slow or light and fast...same debate between many close calibers.
Personally, I love the sizzling .357. 1450fps & 584ft/lb with a huge power factor.
I've got a 9mm conversion barrel for cheaper practice.
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.40 S&W has a very high one shot stop percentage. It has a great track record on the street and ammo costs about a third less then .357 sig. Go with the 40!
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Womencare is a non-profit organization (501c3) established in July 2009 to improve maternity and well women care for women and their families.
Womencare was created in response to the closure of multiple hospital labor and delivery departments in the greater Philadelphia area.
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Dear members and friends,
Felt I was wintering well this year - avoiding the familiar symptoms of depression from light deprivation; but December has been gloomier - and now I'm not sleeping well - something has breached my defences. Today's bulletin is a day early - Senscot will now pause till Monday 7th January - our annual replenishment; really looking forward to this break - hope you're getting one.
The actual moment of the winter solstice is very difficult to pinpoint; the instant when the sun stops moving south - reverses its direction (estimated this year for 11.12am on Friday 21st Dec). Although the deep winter months of January and February are still ahead of us - I always celebrate the shortest day; because the sun in our sky stops ebbing - and every day now the light will build towards spring - then summer. This association between light and life is deep in the human unconscious - even our prehistoric ancestors invested the winter solstice with the symbolism of rebirth - a new beginning.
May this festive break be an experience of renewal for you - and those you love. In a week when a deranged young man walked into a schoolroom and killed 26 people, mostly young children - it is difficult to focus on peace and goodwill. But part of us knows - that truly horrific events make it even more important for us to reach out - to steady and comfort each other - to share our courage.
SE UK - which acts as the voice of social enterprise in England - has just published criteria - for what it calls its 'SE Badge'. The SE Code - promoted in Scotland by Senscot, SES, SFS and others - proclaims the 'asset lock' as the defining characteristic of social enterprise - but the new 'Badge' seems to make any 'lock' optional. It allows up to half operating profit to be distributed as dividend - but more critically, it allows the residual assets of the company can be cashed in for private gain. In England, SE appears to be adapting itself to accommodate the private gain which drives the 'normal' economy; in Scotland. there appears to be more appetite to keep SE distinct - to explore a 'different way' of organising economic activity. In England, you can be 'a bit' of a SE; in Scotland, you are asked to choose. Only time will tell which of these approaches is the right one. See, www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=13035
The Greek economy is in meltdown - interesting vignette on BBC Radio. A Greek football team - out in the sticks - runs out of money - faces closure; the madam of the local brothel - legal and prosperous - offers sponsorship. Now the lads run around with Villa Erotica on their shirts. Moral question: is this more, or less acceptable that UK professional clubs accepting sponsorship from pay day loan companies. See, www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=13033
If I could be bothered - I could research how much London City solicitors Bates, Wells and Braithwaite paid its partners last year; I'd be surprised if it was less than half a million quid - each. Senior partner Stephen Lloyd gave a talk about CICs recently - where he urges social enterprises to make themselves more attractive to private investment - by paying higher dividends. Such consultants - from a different planet - charging excessive fees - to pay themselves excessive salaries - should be allowed no influence over the policy of our sector. They don't even understand that the salary differentials they enjoy are offensive to the values of social enterprise. See, www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=13038
Another solicitor, Shivaji Shiva, writes here about some of the difficulties which arise with Payment by Results (PBR) contracts, and SIBs. Unfortunately he stops short of saying - just keep your distance. Senscot believes that investment for profit from the money markets is harmful to our work - and that there is enough 'patient money' locked up in our own third sector to capitalise our future needs. Our scoping work towards a Scottish Community Bank will step up in the new year. See, www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=13037
NOTICES: We can't flag all notices here, but more jobs, events and tenders available on our website. See http://www.senscot.net/jobsevents.php This week:
JOBS: Promoters arts network (PAN), Lifelink, Children's Hearings Scotland, Overtown Parish Church, Routes to Work South, Youth Football Scotland, Loganle Pitstop, Routes to Work South
EVENTS: Out of the Blue Flea Market, 29 Dec; Engaging Communities on Energy and Climate Change, 31 Dec; Facilitation Training Day, 1 Feb; Diploma in Training and Development, 28 Feb;
NETWORKS 1st: Kim writes: This is the last Networks 1st newsletter of 2012. Last week, we identified some highlights/developments and progress made during the year. This week, we look ahead to 2013 and some of our aspirations. These include: further development of the work of the thematic SENs and roundtables - exploring a more 'joined up' approach; continue to support local SENs as well as helping develop new ones; explore new investment and procurement opportunities for SEN members; encourage increased collaboration between respective SENs; and continue to develop our partnership with Social Firms Scotland and Social Enterprise Scotland to ensure as responsive a level of support as possible to social enterprises in Scotland. In the meantime, we hope you have a fabby festive break. For more Networks News, see http://se-networks.net/showbull.php?articleid=273
With an increasing number of communities across Scotland taking on and running local assets, three Aberdeenshire communities are submitting an application for a community-owned pharmacy in the village of Pitmedden. The pharmacy will be run as a community owned business and all profits from the venture will be ploughed back into the provision of healthcare services in the local area. Read their story,
It's not often that the bulletin carries obituaries but our friends at Kibble brought our attention to the Herald's recent obituary for James Jack - Chair of the Board of Kibble Education and Centre for 15 years until his retirement last year. As Chair, Jimmy Jack steered Kibble through a period of great challenges, but also great opportunity, and under his steady guidance the organisation saw unparalleled growth in its 153 year history, widened its remit and strengthened its role in the Paisley and Renfrewshire community. During Jimmy's stewardship, Kibble also played a leading role in supporting the growth of SE in Scotland. See,
Tune in on New Year's day (BBC Alba, 8.05pm) to see the latest film from Cultural SEN member, the Media Co-op. Their film, 'The Bridge Rising/An Drochaid', tells the story of the campaign against the tolls on the Skye bridge: Scottish islanders taking on the might of the government and the Bank of America - and winning. See, www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=13041
2012 has been United Nations International Year of Co-operatives. Martin Meteyard sends us a paper he has put together with Community Food and Health (Scotland) exploring Scotland's past, current and potential future relationship between co-operation, food and health. This is an area Senscot intends to move closer to in 2013. See, www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=13036
Senscot began doing weekly profiles on social enterprises in December 2001. One of our first was McSence - back in January 2002. We reported how, in 1984, Brian Tannerhill initiated the idea of forming a Community Business that would provide employment and services to the local community in Mayfield. David Maxwell (current CEO) has kindly provided an updated profile. McSence continues to be a business run by the community, for the community. Now operating 5 companies, it employs over 70 staff providing a wide range of services including managed workspace, property development, property maintenance, commercial cleaning, training, consultancy and economic development support. See updated profile, http://www.senscot.net/view_prof.php?viewid=146
Max Ehrmann's 'Desiderata' was written in 1927 - but its overarching message of hope still works for me.
"Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism… Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all - it is as perennial as the grass… Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should… with all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world." See www.senscot.net/view_art.php?viewid=13044
Season greetings from all at Senscot.
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Rebedding Chainplates C&C 30
Getting ready to rebed my chainplates on my C&C30 MK1 Any advice would be helpful.
Rebedding Chainplates C&C 30
Rob, it''s not clear to me what you mean by ''rebed''. Are you merely resealing the exit areas at the deck or hull...or are you/have you pulled the plates for inspection? I''d encourage the latter given the age of your boat, assuming it has not been done in a few years, as the part of the plate most prone to corrosion will be the part hidden from any possible view.
When I recently did this, I found a variety of opinion about what bedding compound to use. In the end I chose 3M''s 5200 and dealt with its tendency to be damaged by UV by painting the chainplate/bedding intersection with several coats of one-part polyurethane. With (hopefully careful) masking, it is not noticeable or makes the bedded area look neat and nicely finished.
Rebedding Chainplates C&C 30
Thanks for the input jack. I am considering 4200 or boatlife. I have used 5200 and am happy with the results but due to the age of my boat and possibly needing to work in this area again at a later date I don''t think I want the bedding to be permanent. I will be removing the deck plates for inspection and possibly the chainplate itself it the deck is soft under the plate.
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- Media & Stakeholder Relations Hydraulic Fracturing Initiative 2011
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To ensure the sustainability of unconventional oil & gas production and protect the industry from instrusive regulations, it is vital that ...
… E&P companies develop the right tools and strategies to devise an effective, media, stakeholder, community and public engagement plan to overcome concern over hydraulic fracturing.
Because of this, the Media & Stakeholder Relations: Hydraulic Fracturing Initiative 2011, will bring together directors from leading E&P companies across North America, as well as representatives from the key industry associations, to share strategies, best practice, and case studies on the most effective ways of communicating with all stakeholders, through traditional and emerging media platforms.
This is the only event designed specifically for communications professionals in the unconventional oil and gas industry. It will bring together speakers from the major E&P companies to discuss putting up a united industry front, looking at leveraging the internet and social media to more effectively reach a larger audience of stakeholders and the public, provide case studies of successful strategies from grass-roots community level up to mass media and governmental regulation, and will offer practical, commercial solutions to drive forward the industry's position. Key topics of focus at the event will include:
HYDRAULIC FRACTURING MEDIA RELATIONS STRATEGY: Understanding how unconventional oil & gas operators have successfully developed a comprehensive media relations strategy to engage stakeholders and educate the public
LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA AS A COMMUNICATIONS TOOL: Explaining how to use social media as an efficacious tool for educating and engaging stakeholders, providing case studies of the most advanced social media programs in the industry
ENGAGING COMMUNITIES: Evaluating strategies for gaining trust in communities proximal to hydraulic fracturing operations & translating grass roots support into wider public acceptance, providing case studies of re-building communities after an event.
WORKING TOGETHER AS AN INDUSTRY: Developing industry-wide initiatives to put up a united front and provide a clear and unified message to engage organized NGOs and advance the industry's position in a hostile media environment
EMPLOYEE ADVOCACY: Formulating strategies to educate employees and encourage them to be brand ambassadors to resonate a proud and positive company image
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If you put this in to the theme. You will rejected. I recommend put all shortcodes in to a plugin and put this function on it. Then everything will be ok. TGM plugin activator will help to activate it on installation. My shortcode plugin using a function like this and only replace my shortcodes without touch default Wordpress content.
I think same with AnonymousAuthor. The problem is not only badge. Sales counts can be calculate easily. And everybody now Elite Authors have 70% commission = total earning. Some other sites hiding this and only using level badges. I wish Envato understand this problem and give us an option for this.
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Guys this isn't about the odd GLWS comments, this is about commenting on every single item
Now I want to ask Envato; Can you do something for this problem please? Like a delete button or something…
greenline said
I have 10 years of experience myself and I imagine how hard is to release a themeforest item. So, in my case, it's not self promotion, it's only sincere appreciation and respect for the people who are able to do that.
Only some of them not promotion like your comment which you share with us. We are talking about "GLWS" "Congrats" "Good job!Good luck" ... this type comments. I mean this is not good.
I am sure lots of author on here doesn't like this. I don't want to see same peoples on every single item on front page. Now please go to front page of Themeforest and check first ten item. Believe me you will see 5 or more item comments from same authors. I want to tell this.
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This has been discussed quite a lot in the past and we all came to conclusion that it was unfair
It is for their advertisment
If we flag it appears as "This comment has been flagged" and doesn't look good on a new item.
I'd like to see those authors penalised in some way as the only times I've ever commented on an item is if I truly like it!
Without calling out names I contacted a moderator and asked to remove a bunch of the "GLWS" messages from one of my items and he/she did and another time he/she said I'd have to flag them first
I think same with you. Flagged comments not look good on new items. This problem have to a solution like penalty or a notice for that author.
Some authors (I don't want to use name) write "Congrats.." comments on every new approved item. I think this is a kind of advertisement for them. And I hope Envato do something for this. Because this is not fair.
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Webbu saidHi, thanks where can I find this plugin?
mpc said
Hi the options panel looks awesome, how hard would it be to upgrade from options tree? The layout/functionality breaks a little on the iPad
Hi mpc,
Today I convert my Options Tree to Redux. It take 1 day I am happy to do it. Because lots of option setting better then Options Tree. Strongly recommended.Note: I used the Redux Converter plugin. It work well.
mpc said
Hi the options panel looks awesome, how hard would it be to upgrade from options tree? The layout/functionality breaks a little on the iPad
Hi mpc,
Today I convert my Options Tree to Redux. It take 1 day I am happy to do it. Because lots of option setting better then Options Tree. Strongly recommended.
Note: I used the Redux Converter plugin. It work well.
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Webbu saidHey Webbu, yes that really is the bulk of it You can however include the .psd or any other dependent assets.
Hi, Great contest. I want to ask one question; Are we need to create design with page builder & only download .ubounce file then pack it with a small instruction for how to upload/use. Is that all? I want to be check if I understand wrong.
Thanks for quick answer. The last question is for mobile version of our ubounce theme. Are we need to create one more theme for mobile version?


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Alternative Energy Topic
Now that alternative energy has wormed its way into mainstream American thinking (finally!), how about a topic area dedicated to it??!! Cheers,
I have to ask the same question, P13. I joined this site primarily b/c I was seeking advice on a rather straightforward project (or so it seemed), but it didn't take long before my fascination with solar and wind power found their way into other posts.
What amazed me is that there was always quite a bit of interest in the topics on both the electrical and plumbing boards (haven't spent much time in the other boards yet, but give it some time--the house is old and so is almost every system in it).
It is my firm belief that the cost of energy can only go one way. Therefore, I'd like to be proactive and design systems for that renovation project that will reduce my reliance on both natural gas and electricity. An alternate energy board would sure help in that endeavor. I know, there are already some DIY solar forums out there, so solar is obviously gaining as a DIY field of interest.......
How about this, Nathan? Do you think there's enough interest at this point to consider expansion????
TIA for whatever time and effort you choose to dedicate to this issue.
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I completely agree.
I was hoping that the moderators would add a green or eco friendly home improvement section to the site. I think quite a few homeowners and contractors could benefit from such a section, not to mention the environment being such an up and coming topic. Tips and ideas to help builders and customers complete their home improvement projects in an environmentally conscious way would definitely go over well in this community.
There is so much more going on that you can't imagine
I'm the president of a 3,000+ member environmental group in the Tampa area and you will not believe the things that they are coming up with.
I'm sure a lot of you have seem the Hydrogen generators that boost the mileage of your vehicle. Most people claim that it breaks the second law of physicians which is basically that you cannot produce more energy than you use to create it. In the case of the hydrogen generators the second law of physics would state that you would use more gasoline producing the hydrogen than you would gain by adding the hydrogen into your engine. An article by an automotive engineer that is working on it for one of the car manufacturers explained in the best readable English he could how it doesn't.
The big one was developed by a guy in St. Petersburg Florida which is right next door to Tampa so has been in the local news fairly often. He actually developed the system to produce what he calls brown gas for welding. The showed him on the news melt a chunk of metal and then grab the end of the torch, which wasn't even hot.
If you've seen one of the other ones working they pretty much don't look like their doing a whole lot. But a guy with an antique pecan sheller that is at about every fair, bike/car show you go too has that old motor running on veritable oil and one of the regular hydrogen generators.
The one the guy from St. Petersburg designed you can actually see the water in the glass jar with water and baking soda it in (the baking soda makes it take a lot less energy to break water into hydrogen and water) fizzing hydrogen out like you opened a Pepsi after shaking it up.
If you look on the Internet there are adds by a guy claiming to be his brother marketing his system. It's not the guys brother it's a scam and the guy will probably sue whoever is doing it when he gets the time.
The guy from St. Petersburg is a little busy right now marketing his system. He has it patented so he's letting companies test his device out and will take the winner of the bidding war to produce his system.
Your car doesn't run on just hydrogen. The hydrogen gets mixed into the fuel system and cranks your mileage up. The St. Pete guy is working of a six-pack of the jars system that will produce, at least from what the reports say, enough hydrogen to really make a significant increase in your mileage. All you'll have to do is make sure that the jars are kept filled with water and baking soda. You can carry several gallons in your trunk because it's just water. When you use an the positive and negative off of the battery then it breaks it down into Hydrogen and Oxygen.
The Saturn 5 and the main engines of the Space shuttle are fed by oxygen and hydrogen. Mix those to together and add an spark and needles to save you get some serious boom. Some of the system they're selling are shooting the oxygen into the fuel system as well. That a big no no. The trail of what looks like smoke from the Saturn 5 and the Space Shuttle after the boosters pop off is water. Unless you want to have rusty cylinder walls, that's something you don't want in you engine. The ethanol that they're putting in gas now is playing hell with 2-stoke outboard boat motors by getting water into the cylinders.
The guy that mapped the human genome has pretty much finished producing a little bug that eats organic waste a pees out what is pretty much oil.
Guess what our prisoners should be doing? SORTING GARBAGE. Nothing for the ACLU to have a stroke over. Run the garbage that's pick up bu the garbage trucks done ENCLOSED conveyor belts and they can look through a glass window and put their hands in through the rubber gloves mounted in the walls of the conveyor system. The same way that they hand toxic material, but in this case it would be so they could grab a weapon.
The would pull of of the glass, metal, paper, plastic and all of those other nice recyclable materials that would go a very long way towards them paying for their 3 hots and a cot (not to mention better medical and dental than most of us have). By they time they cleaned the other stuff out you would have all of the organic waste. Feed that to the bugs and watch the oil pore out. It has a lot of good extras. Recycling and aluminum can cost 2% of the cost of making new aluminum from the ore along with the massive savings to all of us from the other recyclables they will make money from. The don't deserve days off, so buy the time the work, eat, excersize, etc they're out of their cells 12 hours a day. Bingo! You just doubled the number of prisoners you can keep and the criminals can kiss the early release do to over crowding goodbye! Just like that sheriff out west that is putting his prisoners army tents (no A/C cable TV......) when they get out they don't want to go back. The other benefit is that once those bugs are through eating the organic waste there is not going to be much left top produce methane and destroy our Ozone Layer.
If the piped the methane coming from all of the old land fills to the power plants we would not have to burn a single ounce of nasty coal and still have a lot of methane left over. All the power plant burning methane would clean our air up massively.
I could go on and on. But have to run.
BUSH IS GONE SO THINGS WILL GET BETTER. He made us the only major industrial country that didn't sign the Kyoto Treaty on pollution reduction because he doesn't believe Global Warming is occurring. The North Pole is melting so fast that they're giving Polar Bear 15 years, at the most, before the become extinct. The last 2 years the ice pack has not formed all the way to the Soviet Union. Which is why Columbus was looking for a new route to the Orient. He didn't discover America by a long shot. He only made as far as the islands and the Vikings were sailing to what they called Vineland and probably had permanent settlements a long long time before Columbus supposedly Discovered America.
They won't change the history books because it's a holiday. They have proof that a guy in Michigan beat the Wright Brothers by a month or so. He was just so farm out in the booney's the news of it didn't make it before the Wright Brothers. His family is suing to have it changed. Not to make money. Their grand-father, great-grandfather etc was the first person to fly and they want the bragging rights that they should have.
My ancestors came over in 1770 as indentured servants. White slaves. They were supposed to serve for 10 years that back then was a quarter of your life span. That was one expensive cruise. But, one of the first laws passed by the Continental Congress was that if you joined the Revolutionary Army your indentured servitude was over. According to our family history book Adam was wounded twice and then was wounded a third time at Valley Forge and was presented a medal by Washington himself. There's some bragging rights.
I have to put this in. The Supreme Court finally ruled that the Second Amendment did grant the right for individuals to own guns. How stupid can the idiots that claim it only allowed for a militia to be formed be. The people that emigrated to America came from country's where they weren't allowed to own guns so that they couldn't overthrow that nasty governments unless it got to an all out riot like the French Revolution. If the people living in America hadn't already owned guns we would never have been able to produce enough weapons to have won our own revolution and there would even be a Constitution to have a Second Amendment.
Which environmental group are you with BJ?
Opinions on government, politics, guns, etc. need to be voiced in the "off topic" section please.
Good suggestion about a green building subforum. :yes:
I would love a place to just read about and ask questions about the world of green.
Looka like we may need a "green" forum/section....
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My pup 1.5 yrs and 82 lbs uses the skykennel 500P which is 30 inches high. the airline will only accept a 400 kennel which is 27 inches high and good for boxers, australian shep.. etc.. Do you think this will be fine for a 5 hr flight? I can test it at the store.. he has to be able to stand , turn around etc.. any thoughts
Hubby and I adopted a senior GSD in 2008. He was around 82 lbs at the time. The rescue would not ship him without owner's presence so hubby flew to Los Angeles to pick him up. It was a 4 hr flight.
The largest kennel he was able to find (he was only in L.A. for a few hours) was 30" high. Our new GSD could barely stand in it (with head hanging low). The airline (I believe it was American Airline and the dog was traveling as cargo) personnel almost turned them away because his crate was too small, the personnel thought the dog looked uncomfortable. At the last second, our new GSD decided to lay down and curled into a ball. That changed the personnel's mind.
They were very lucky, so just be aware that if your crate was too small, you do run the risk of not being able to board with your dog.
The dog must be able to stand up and turn around easily. The weight of your dog isn't what they look at. It is the size of the dog. You could be turned away if he is too big. I would go to the airline's website and look for their rules for taking dogs as luggage or you may have to call them and get their rules.
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Daggert, a 184-pound wrestler from Williamstown, W.Va., competed in several open tournaments last season for the Mountaineers.
"Chris is a seasoned wrestler with Division I experience," stated Castro. "I believe he can be an impact wrestler for our program."
Daggert, who will have three years of eligibility with the Flames' program, is a graduate of Parkersburg High School where he was a West Virginia state champion and a three-time state place winner.
"Chris has a Division I training mentality," continued Castro. "It is hard to succeed on this level without a passion to train and Chris has just that."
"I had been contemplating transferring from WVU for some time before I was asked to consider attending Liberty University," said Daggert. "Before attending, I was unsure about it. But now I have found this transfer to be a blessing! This school and the wrestling program have helped me better myself physically and spiritually."
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The best thing for wheel hop is to get some aftermarket motor mounts. Only problem is, they can cause cabin vibration at idle. But I know this is the solution for many RSX'ers and Spec V guys (who get tons of wheel hop with their torque numbers).Originally posted by renichms
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Slap hitter who can consistently get on base ... Will continue to improve on consistency at the plate ... Provides experience in the outfield ... Is more confident ... Displays good upbeat team attitude.
Was one of three hitters to hit over .300 last season ... Started 22 games ... In games she started, she hit .321 with 53 at bats ... Played 29 games in the outfield, 22 of which she started ... Scored a career high, three runs, on 3/4 in game against Gardner-Webb ... Recorded a career high, three hits, twice in the season: vs. South Dakota State on 3/5, and vs. Mississippi State on 5/13 in the SEC Tournament ... In that game, she recorded three of the Gamecocks' seven hits ... Named to the 2005 SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll.
Saw action in 38 games ... Played in her first collegiate game and made her first collegiate start in game one against Charlotte (2/7) ... Scored her first collegiate run in game two against Charlotte (2/7) ... Recorded her first collegiate hit against Fresno State (2/27) in the Lead-Off Classic ... Went 3-for-4 vs. Auburn on 3/28 ... The three hits marked a career high ... Recorded first multi-hit game vs. Coastal Carolina (4/28) ... Scored two runs for career-high vs. Furman (4/21).
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Full name is Margaret Rush Person ... Born Jan. 11, 1985 in Austin, Texas ... Parents are Chris and Anne Person ... Chose USC over Florida State ... Major is marine science ... Hobbies include writing, reading, cooking, running and playing video games. TMTM
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What is one thing you have always wanted to do? Get a tattoo
How would you describe yourself? Extroverted, adventurous and lives life to the fullest
What song pumps you up before a game? "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns and Roses
What is the best gift someone could ever give you? Anything that has to do with cooking
What is your favorite movie quote? "You're gonna need a bigger boat..." - Jaws
What is the most interesting place you have ever visited? The coral reefs in the Florida Keys
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It is always a time of high anxiety when I am forced to find a new hair stylist. Early last year when my stylist moved unexpectedly to California I found myself in one of those situations. None of my friends have curly hair so there is no one to ask for a recommendation. I have learned over the years that cutting curly hair is not something that every stylist can do. Finally I found a recommendation for Ashley on line and I made an appointment. From our very first meeting she put me at ease. She listened to my concerns and fears and then proceeded to give me the best styling that I have ever received. From the very first day it was great and easy to care for. Subsequent appointments have all given the same perfect results. If you have curly hair and live in Raleigh, you need to check Ashley out.


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Sony is jumping into the digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) camera market with today's introduction of the a (alpha) DSLR-A100 system. The system combines advanced SLR features with other Sony digital imaging innovations. With its 10.2-megapixel APS CCD image sensor, the Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 camera is expected to have the highest resolution available in its class. It will be introduced with 19 high-quality Sony lenses, and will be compatible with most of the former Konica-Minolta Maxxum mount lenses. The system will include a wide range of accessories as well. Sony developed a new Dynamic Range Optimizer image analysis technology to provide exceptional picture quality and natural color reproduction, along with a new Bionz image processing engine.
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
The new engine supports a continuous burst mode for fast-action shooting and performs intelligent power management. "Our system will be attractive to people who are ready for something beyond what's available in D-SLR cameras today," said James Neal, marketing director for digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. "Sony enthusiasts who want to upgrade from
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Sony A100 - Super SteadyShot image stabilization
The Sony Alpha A100 camera is engineered to combat blurry pictures through high light sensitivity (up to ISO 1600) and Super SteadyShot image stabilization, a Sony technology that shifts the image sensor to compensate for camera movement. Because Super SteadyShot is built into the camera body, all compatible telephoto, wide-angle, standard and macro lenses are automatically image-stabilized. This also allows from two to 3-1/2 stops of latitude in exposure, which supports hand-held shooting at longer shutter speeds than would otherwise be possible. In the end, you have more opportunities to shoot in natural lighting without a tripod or a flash.
Sony Alpha A100 D-SLR - Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
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Men's tennis signee Markus Kerner is scheduled to play his first Davis Cup match this weekend, representing Estonia in its relegation play-off match against Bulgaria.
Kerner was listed on Estonia's team for its tie earlier this year against Ireland, but did not play. He is set to play singles against Dimitar Kuzmanov and Tihomir Grazdanov, two players ranked in the top 650 in the ATP World Rankings. Kerner, one of the Vols' two signees during the fall period, enters the weekend ranked No. 1343.
The Davis Cup is an annual international competition that pits country against country in team competition. Nine Vols have represented their nations in the Davis Cup over the years, including current sophomore Mikelis Libietis, who took the court for Latvia in 2011. Associate head coach Chris Woodruff played for the United States in 2000, winning a deciding match against Zimbabwe.
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Life of Harriet Beecher StoweChapter V: Poverty and Sickness, 1840-1850.
"Tho' lions roar and tempests blow,
And rocks and dangers fill the way."
In the kingdom of Mortin
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On tombs and on hearses,
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The risk of developing psychotic symptoms increases during periods of methamphetamine use among long-term users, new research suggests.
Investigators from Australian National University in Canberra found that among long-term users, there was a 5-fold increased likelihood of psychotic symptoms during periods of meth use vs periods of abstinence. Such symptoms included suspiciousness (71%), delusions or unusual thought content (35%), and hallucinations (51%).
This risk was strongly related with how often they used the drug, with the odds increasing from 4.0 (95% confidence interval [CI], 2.5 – 6.5) with 1 to 15 days' use in the past month to 11.2 (95% CI, 5.9 – 21.1) when people were using for 16 or more days in the past month.
"This translated into an increase of around 10% having psychotic symptoms in the past month when they were not using methamphetamine up to 48% when they were using it heavily, that is, for more than 16 days," lead author Rebecca McKetin, PhD, from Australian National University, told Medscape Medical News.
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went out for rails this afternoon with my pup and well.....he retrieved his first bird!
He did amazingly well! I decided to hunt the hard marsh top with him upland style as he was being a bit restless in the boat. he's been having shoulder issues so I kept it short. About 30 minutes in he got half birdy, half confused lol but he eventually lock on hard and pointed for about 7-10 seconds before the bird busted. I dropped it 30 yards away and he held on the bank! I sent him and he did great retrieving in a mild current. After a few victory laps he came to heal and dropped it at my feet.
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Expeditions: Conquistador - Review @ PopMatters
PopMatters brings us a review of Expeditions: Conquistador, rating it with an 8.
The complicated and delicate premise of the game deserves its own treatment, but for what it's worth, the press preview that this review is based on approaches the content in an intelligent and interesting way. Expeditions Conquistador doesn't romanticize its source material, but it also seems to deliberately make light of it at times. There's sometimes a low tolerance for ambiguity when it comes to how art approaches social justice, but the caveat is that Imperialism is not a respectful process. The developers appear to know that. It should be said that, according to the Kickstarter page, the finished game will include a campaign from the perspective of an Aztec war band. There was also a stretch goal that would have included a campaign set in the Inca empire that was not reached, though hopefully plans for it have not been totally abandoned. The game boldly walks a thin line, but until a finished product can be evaluated, it can't be said whether it succeeds or not with regards to its racial dynamics.
Thanks Darklord.
Information aboutExpeditions: Conquistador
SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Historical
Genre: Strategy-RPG
Platform: PC
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