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Windows 2000 - Improving Compatibility/Performance guide
on May 21, 2001 by Thomas
can improve Application/Game performance further by changing its CPU priority.
Changing the priority of a process can make it run faster or slower (Depending
on whether you raise or lower the priority), but it can also
adversely affect the performance of other running processes. You should also be
aware that increasing the CPU priority might lead to reduced
system stability while playing the game. Lower the CPU priority by one if
you find this to be the case, e.g. From Realtime back to High.
are 2 ways you can do this.
the directory where you have your game installed, e.g. D:\Voyager Elite
Force. Create a New Text Document. Now open this text file
& add the following lines.
/priority game.exe
priority with the desired CPU priority (realtime, high or abovenormal
for best performance). Replace game.exe with the executable file for the
game, e.g. stvoy.exe. Save the text file & close it. NOTE – You may
need to place the game.exe in between "" should you find a spaces in
the exe's name, e.g. Unreal Tournament.exe. For titles like this use
the following command line start /priority "game.exe".
click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Open Folder
Options, then the View tab. Untick the setting Hide file
extension for known file types. & select Apply. You must rename
the text file now & its file extension, most important being the file
extension, rename it to game.bat or something similar, most
important is the .bat file extension. Once this change is made the icon
for the file will change;
open it right click on it & select Edit. You may now restore your
Folder Options settings.
Below is the game.bat I'd use for launching
Voyager Elite Force.
/realtime stvoy.exe
you can launch the game via this game.bat file to load it with a higher
CPU priority. NOTE – The game.bat file must be placed in
the game directory for this to work, although there is no need to enter the game
directory into the game.bat file at all.
next method allows for greater control of CPU priority. Load the
Application/Game, again in this example Voyager Elite Force. Now press ALT
– TAB simultaneously to be dropped back to the Windows desktop. Now
right click on the Taskbar & select Task Manager, then the
Processes tab.
right click on the game.exe & select Set Priority. Then select
the CPU Priority you wish to give it. Set it above Normal
to give it a higher CPU priority, which can improve performance & vice
right click on the game.exe & select Set Priority. Then select
the CPU Priority you wish to give it. Set it above Normal
to give it a higher CPU priority, which can improve performance & vice
should note that some games also use an ICD too, so you may want to increase the
CPU priority for this too, e.g. as shown above I've set the priority for stvoy.exe
& STVOY.ICD to Realtime.
press ALT – TAB to re-enter the game, albeit with the CPU
priority changed. Performance improves from changing the CPU priority can vary,
although the performance improvement will be greater should you have multiple
background programs running.
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If you've ever had a desire for a sporty American coupe, now is an excellent time to check out the 2016 Ford Mustang. It is civilized and packed with modern tech, but it still holds on to all the trademark swagger and performance that has defined it for 50 years. Take a look at what the 2016 Mustang has to offer.
What's New
The Mustang's optional MyFord Touch infotainment system has been replaced by the new Sync 3 system with its simplified interface, while the EcoBoost and GT coupes gain an available black-painted roof. The GT Performance package is now offered on the convertible as well as the coupe, and all GT models get standard secondary turn signals that are integrated into the hood vents. Newly offered bundles include the Black Accent and California Special packages (GT) and the Pony package (EcoBoost). The new Shelby GT350 is covered separately.Read more
From a turbocharged four-cylinder to a roaring V8, there are several appealing engine options; sharp and grippy handling when going around turns; lots of interior upgrades give it a classy/high-tech vibe.
Following a dramatic redesign last year, the 2016 Ford Mustang continues to distinguish itself as a muscle car with genuine crossover appeal. Traditionally, muscle cars have come standard with a certain degree of crudeness, but today's Mustang is a global product with enough refinement to make even premium brands take notice. We're not saying the fun-loving Mustang has become a personal luxury car, exactly, but it's classy enough to make some Audi or BMW buyers think twice. At the same time, it retains the tire-smoking exuberance expected of an American performance icon.
The 2016 Ford Mustang still stands out on the road thanks to last year's full redesign.
Although the 2016 Mustang is mechanically unchanged, there's significant news on the technology front. The much-maligned MyFord Touch infotainment system, which was optional for 2015, has been replaced by the all-new Sync 3 touchscreen with its simplified interface and smartphone-like pinch and swipe finger commands. Will it be a game-changer for Ford? Time will tell, but early indications are that it's much quicker and easier to use than MyFord Touch was.
Otherwise, the Mustang sticks to the beguiling formula that had everyone talking when it debuted. The 435-horsepower Mustang GT has the performance part covered, delivering formidable acceleration in a remarkably smooth manner. The turbocharged EcoBoost Mustang is palpably slower in a straight line, but it handles a little better thanks to its lighter four-cylinder engine, and it returns up to 32 mpg on the highway. Inside, the materials are a step above the muscle-car stereotype, while flourishes like metal-look toggle switches and aluminum dash inserts manage to dress up the place without seeming kitschy. Outside, the Mustang's unmistakable shape is as graceful as it's ever been, with taut, muscular contours that make valets want to park it out front.
The primary bogey on the Mustang's radar this year is the all-new 2016 Chevrolet Camaro, which shares a platform with Cadillac's capable rear-drive sport sedans and offers competitive powertrain choices. The Dodge Challenger can't keep up with either the Mustang or the Camaro in fast corners, and it's not offered as a convertible, but it compensates with a genuinely usable backseat, a large trunk and unabashedly retro styling. Another option in this price range is the nimble and upscale BMW 2 Series. You're going to have a good time in any of the above, but the all-around goodness of the 2016 Ford Mustang is hard to beat.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2016 Ford Mustang is available as a coupe or a soft-top convertible. There are five trim levels: V6, EcoBoost, EcoBoost Premium, GT and GT Premium.
The Mustang V6 comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic xenon headlights, LED taillights with sequential turn signals, a limited-slip rear differential, keyless ignition and entry, cruise control, air-conditioning, manual front seats with driver-side height adjustment, a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a rearview camera, the Sync voice control system, Bluetooth, a 4.2-inch central display screen, MyKey parental controls (including a speed limiter, a volume limiter and geofencing), Track Apps performance telemetry and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player and dual USB ports.
Options include 18-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, LED foglights and a six-way power driver seat.
The EcoBoost gets those options as standard (albeit with its own wheel design) and adds a turbocharged four-cylinder engine, a six-way power passenger seat, aluminum dashboard trim and active noise cancellation.
Options include cloth Recaro sport seats and an EcoBoost Performance package, which features 19-inch wheels with summer tires, spoiler delete, shorter gearing for more responsive acceleration, a sport-tuned suspension, upgraded brakes, a larger radiator, sport-tuned steering and stability control settings, different aluminum dash trim and additional gauges.
To the EcoBoost's standard equipment the EcoBoost Premium adds heated exterior mirrors with horse lasers, a rear diffuser, ambient interior lighting, selectable drive modes, aluminum and chrome interior accents, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, leather upholstery (front seats only), a nine-speaker audio system, satellite radio and the Sync 3 infotainment system (including an 8-inch touchscreen and enhanced voice controls).
The EcoBoost Premium mostly shares the regular EcoBoost's options, substituting leather Recaro sport seats, and it also offers a Premier Trim with Color Accent package (charcoal black interior, color-accented leather upholstery, unique door trim), a Pony package (19-inch wheels, unique front fascia, side stripe, pony-logo floor mats), a navigation system, adaptive cruise control with forward collision alert, automatic wipers, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, driver memory settings (not available with the Recaro seats), HD radio and a 12-speaker Shaker audio system.
The Mustang GT drops back to the regular EcoBoost's equipment level, but it adds a V8 engine, upgraded brakes, electronic line-lock ("to enable warming of the rear tires," says Ford) and launch control (manual transmission only).
With 435 horsepower on tap, the 2016 Ford Mustang GT has no problem producing sun-blocking amounts of tire smoke.
Options for the GT are similar to those for the regular EcoBoost, though the GT Performance package is slightly different, featuring Brembo front brakes and a Torsen limited-slip differential. Also offered is a Black Accent package (19-inch black alloy wheels, black-out badges, black rear spoiler).
The GT Premium comes with essentially the same standard features as the EcoBoost Premium and offers largely the same options, but instead of the Pony package, it offers the California Special package (19-inch black alloy wheels, a more prominent rear spoiler and special exterior and interior trim details).
Rear parking sensors are optional on all Mustangs, while the EcoBoost and GT coupes are eligible for a black-painted roof. The EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium also offer 20-inch wheels.
Powertrains and Performance
The rear-wheel-drive Mustang is offered with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic with paddle shifters. Three engines are available.
A 3.7-liter V6 engine with 300 hp and 280 pound-feet of torque is standard on the base Mustang. According to EPA fuel economy estimates, it should return 21 mpg combined (17 city/28 highway) with the manual and 22 mpg combined (19/28) with the automatic.
The EcoBoost trims step up to a turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine generating 310 hp and 320 lb-ft. Fuel economy is estimated at 26 mpg combined (22/31) with the manual and 25 mpg combined (21/32) with the automatic.
GT trims pack a 5.0-liter V8 that cranks out 435 hp and 400 lb-ft. Fuel economy estimates stand at 19 mpg combined (15/25) with the manual and 19 mpg combined (16/25) with the automatic.
In Edmunds testing, a Mustang EcoBoost with the automatic transmission accelerated from zero to 60 in a respectable 5.9 seconds. A GT with the manual transmission ran the sprint in a fleet 4.7 seconds, a competitive time among similarly powered rivals.
Standard safety features for the 2016 Ford Mustang include antilock disc brakes, traction and stability control, a rearview camera, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags (coupe only) and driver and front passenger knee airbags. Also standard are Ford's MyKey parental controls and (for manual-transmission models) hill-start assist.
Optional on EcoBoost Premium and GT Premium are adaptive cruise control with forward collision alert and a blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert.
In Edmunds brake testing, both a Mustang EcoBoost and a Mustang GT (both equipped with the optional Performance package) stopped from 60 mph in 108 feet. That's better than average for this segment.
In government crash tests, the Mustang coupe earned a five-star rating (out of a possible five) for overall crash protection, with five stars for total front-impact protection and five stars for total side-impact protection. The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the Mustang coupe its top rating of "Good" in the moderate-overlap front-impact crash test, while the Mustang convertible received an additional "Good" rating for side-impact protection.
Interior Design and Special Features
The 2016 Ford Mustang's interior pays homage to Mustangs past with retro touches like a dual-cowl dashboard, but it also offers nearly all of the latest conveniences. Even the base Mustang comes standard with unexpected niceties like keyless entry and ignition, a rearview camera (a relief given the car's poor rear visibility) and Track Apps (for measuring lap times and such). Also standard is the Sync voice command system, which greatly simplifies the operation of audio and phone functions. The available Sync 3 touchscreen infotainment system is new to the market, but it shows promise relative to its controversial MyFord Touch predecessor, providing a simplified interface with smartphone-style pinching and swiping gestures.
The Mustang's cabin is roomy for two, with the much-improved Sync 3 infotainment system taking center stage.
No matter which specification you choose, you'll enjoy generally good-quality materials. The current Mustang has thankfully added a telescoping function to its steering wheel, so most drivers should have no problem getting comfortable. Although the optional Recaro sport seats provide excellent lateral support for aggressive driving, we've found that they aren't perfect for every body type. Thigh support is somewhat lacking due to a seat bottom that won't angle upward enough, while some longer-limbed drivers on our staff noted that their elbows bump against the thick side bolsters. The Recaros also can't be had with power adjustment, heating or cooling, so be warned.
Both coupe and convertible body styles are considered four-seaters, but the rear passengers will likely be cramped unless they're small children. If you plan to ferry around larger folks in the backseat, the Challenger would be a better choice. The Mustang coupe's trunk provides 13.5 cubic feet of cargo space -- fairly generous for a sport coupe -- while the convertible offers 11.4 cubes. Standard folding rear seatbacks on the coupe expand cargo capacity.
Driving Impressions
The 2016 Ford Mustang is a well-behaved muscle car that loves the open road. Tire and wind noise are modest, making for a fairly peaceful cabin at highway speeds. The ride can get annoyingly bouncy on irregular pavement, but it's generally quite civilized unless you opt for the Performance package, which includes a stiffened suspension that's noticeably less supple. Of course, that package also tightens up the handling considerably, so if you want the most capable Mustang configuration, it's a no-brainer. But if you're not planning to attend any track days, the standard setup will likely suit you just fine with its compliant nature and still-respectable handling.
The fastback body style and sequential turn signals are a few more retro touches on the 2016 Ford Mustang.
In the engine room, the base V6 is actually pretty strong for the price, but the two optional engines are tempting. While the EcoBoost turbocharged four-cylinder is chiefly distinguished by its superior EPA fuel economy, it also unlocks the Performance package, which is unavailable with the V6. The turbo-4 could be more refined, as it lacks the smooth and consistent power delivery of its German counterparts, but it's a serviceable engine that incidentally improves handling due to its lighter weight.
As for the GT's V8, it does add some pounds in the nose, but that's about the only drawback we can think of. This 5.0-liter mill is an absolute gem, putting down serious power and spinning effortlessly to redline with nary a vibration. We just wish it had a properly assertive exhaust note to match its capabilities; as of this writing, Ford doesn't offer a sport exhaust, so you'll have to take care of that part yourself.
Factory Installed Options
- Cloth Seats
- Bucket Seats
- 8 Cylinder Engine
- Gasoline Fuel
Standard Equipment at time of original manufacture release.
Convenience & Comfort
- Adjustable Steering Wheel
- Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Automatic Headlights
- Back-Up Camera
- Cruise Control
- Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror
- Driver Vanity Mirror
- Engine Immobilizer
- Floor Mats
- Fog Lamps
- HID headlights
- Intermittent Wipers
- Keyless Entry
- Keyless Start
- Leather Steering Wheel
- Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror
- Passenger Vanity Mirror
- Power Door Locks
- Power Mirror(s)
- Power Steering
- Power Windows
- Rear Defrost
- Security System
- Steering Wheel Audio Controls
- Telematics
- Trip Computer
- Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
- Locking/Limited Slip Differential
Drivetrain & Engine
- Gasoline Fuel
- Rear Wheel Drive
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Player
- MP3 Player
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- Brake Assist
- Driver Air Bag
- Front Head Air Bag
- Front Side Air Bag
- Knee Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag
- Passenger Air Bag Sensor
- Rear Head Air Bag
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
Seat & Trim
- Bucket Seats
- Cloth Seats
- Pass-Through Rear Seat
- Rear Bench Seat
Tires & Wheels
- Aluminum Wheels
- Tire Pressure Monitor
Value Added Features
- Bluetooth Connection
Featured Equipment below have been confirmed on vehicle today. Additional equipment not listed may still be available.
Installed Features
- 16 Gal. Fuel Tank
- 2 12V DC Power Outlets
- 2 LCD Monitors In The Front
- 2 Seatback Storage Pockets
- 3.31 Axle Ratio
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
- 60-Amp/Hr Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
- Air Filtration
- Airbag Occupancy Sensor
- Analog Display
- Back-Up Camera
- Black Grille
- Black Side Windows Trim
- Block Heater
- Body-Colored Door Handles
- Body-Colored Front Bumper
- Body-Colored Rear Bumper
- Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit
- Cargo Space Lights
- Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
- Clearcoat Paint
- Compass
- Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
- Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
- Delayed Accessory Power
- Driver And Passenger Door Bins
- Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
- Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination
- Driver Foot Rest
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
- Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Polished Tailpipe Finisher
- Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
- Engine: 5.0L Ti-VCT V8
- Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
- Fixed Antenna
- Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
- Fixed Rear Windows
- Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
- Front Center Armrest
- Front Cupholder
- Front Fog Lamps
- Front Map Lights
- Full Cloth Headliner
- Fully Automatic Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
- Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
- Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
- Illuminated Locking Glove Box
- Includes Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry
- Leather/Aluminum Steering Wheel
- LED Brakelights
- Light Tinted Glass
- Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
- Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Mykey System -inc: Top Speed Limiter, Audio Volume Limiter, Early Low Fuel Warning, Programmable Sound Chimes and Beltminder w/Audio Mute
- Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Pretensioners
- Outside Temp Gauge
- Perimeter/Approach Lights
- Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
- Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System
- Rear-Wheel Drive
- Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access
- Securilock Anti-Theft Ignition (pats) Engine Immobilizer
- Side Impact Beams
- Spare Tire Mobility Kit
- Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
- Systems Monitor
- Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
- Trunk Rear Cargo Access
- Wireless Streaming


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If you want to save money both in purchase price AND mileage, get the 4x4 idea out of your head. I grew up in PA and ONT and rarely
4x4. A good set of snow tires is all you need.
My winter car in Ontario was an open-axle Caprice and if it was bad enough that I couldn't go out there was nothing open anyway.
"Need" and "4x4" are words you use for offroading IMO. I had a 4x4 chevy in PA and in 230k miles I think I used 4x4 on the road twice. I needed it for getting to the cabin which was 4 miles back in the woods over really nasty terrain.
Otherwise, the Qjet will return the best mileage you can expect. Don't be tempted to trade "up" for a TBI. Your mileage might drop considerably. The as-delivered curb weight on that truck is probably north of 4500 lbs so don't expect miracles. Be smart in your tire selection. 235mm is all you need, and don't use big knobby tread. Buy a set of H/T or passenger tires and one pair of snow tires in the back. Also skip the HD tires like E-range. A good P-metric or LT truck tire in C range is all you need and the drastically reduced weight will help overcome the gas you waste getting up to speed. It will also reduce rolling resistance.
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JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: OPTR) today provided an update on 2012 sales for DIFICID (fidaxomicin) tablets, an antibacterial drug launched in July 2011 for the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in adults 18 years of age or older in the United States. Preliminary 2012 gross product sales in the United States and Canada totaled $74.4 million. Preliminary gross product sales for the fourth quarter of 2012 were $21.3 million in the United States and Canada. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090413/LA97352LOGO) "We ended 2012 experiencing solid growth in fourth quarter DIFICID sales after introducing strategic initiatives to increase patient access to DIFICID and accelerate product adoption. Treatments shipped increased by over 14% from the third quarter," said Pedro Lichtinger, President and CEO of Optimer. "We believe the early response to our new strategy is very encouraging. Hospital contracting, among other efforts, appears to be having a positive impact. We are particularly encouraged by increased DIFICID use in hospitals that our sales force is targeting, and by the number of hospitals that are initiating a review of DIFICID's formulary position." Preliminary 2012 DIFICID Commercial Results Optimer estimates DIFICID gross sales in the United States and Canada for the three months ended December 31, 2012 were $21.3 million, an increase of over 14.4% versus the prior quarter. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, preliminary gross sales increased to $74.4 million from $24.4 million in 2011. Preliminary gross-to-net for the fourth quarter of 2012 is anticipated to be in the 21.0% to 21.5% range. Inventory levels at wholesalers remain within the range of 14 to 28 days of demand. DIFICID Co-Pay Assistance Program Optimer today announced that it is launching a Co-Pay Assistance Program for commercially insured patients.


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when i pull my gun out on purpose though it comes out faster than any holster i have. :comeandgetsome:
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Thats a personal decision. I have both and use both. I am looking at an IWB for my next holster and it will not have one. Some time ago I was at a hardware store looking at time. I was bending up and down laying out paterns and next thing I know my snubbie was rolling on the floor. Holster was a light soft swede leather iwb. Next day I bought a DeSantis owb with a thumb snap and retention screw. I like it and I dont think it slows me down. But I do practice. If you are moving around a lot and are say putting up hay, hiking, or something similar your needs are different than say if you are at the grocery store, or just driving. Buy a good quality holster either way and make sure its a good fit.
Genearlly if it is an IWB I perfer no strap, if OWB then I would perfer a strap.
On a motor cycle, ATV riding, horse back riding. Other then that here are our thoughts.
If one assumes, because of this forum's focus, that we'd start with the subset "concealment holsters", the best listing I've ever seen was by Bill Wilson when he was starting up his own line (which has always been made by Safariland/Rogers).
Therefore, the average buyer is just not going to know when he's looking at "a properly designed holster", and so could be better off by choosing one with at least a tension screw; not least because a thumbreak can be done badly.
G'evening high noon: While I was in the Border Patrol I developed a modified thumb strap for quick draw. It worked perfectly for me, it did not slow down my draw and yet held the S&W securely in place while running & wrestling with wets, or hopping on and off of moving freight trains etc..
It was designed in two parts and the holster was made by the leather worker on the King Ranch of the heaviest hide that I have ever seen.
On quick drawing as your hand dropped down to the holster level, it hit a short vertical, outside strap of extremely heavy leather which was locked to the inner, upper, much lighter, over the gun, strap with a snap..
You hit this automatically with the heel of your hand on the downward movement just as you reached holster level, which unsnapped it from the over the pistol top strap. It was just part of the draw and fast.
With the strap locked in place i could hit around 3/5 th of a sec in a self started draw with a hit on a sil. target at around 15 ft .
I never had it knocked open or become unsnapped, this after years of riding my mule all over the then unexplored barrancas of northern Mexico later.
Wanna simple diagram of it ?? .
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IWB no strap, however for open carry I would say yes. Myself I actually like the older side snap strap over the thumb break. I can slap leather and unsnap on the way up faster and get the weapon on target faster then with a thumb snap under pressure and speed. You need to ascertain which way is best for you in a speed draw with a coat on, or out in the open. When u have multi layers of clothing on sometimes a thumb strap release can be hard to get ur thumb on in a panic draw. U need to test draw with different holsters with ur weapon of choice with the types of clothes u wear and ur dress. Be sure to practice this unloaded though to be safe.
The strap makes sense open carry any pistol,IWB makes sense to me with say sa cocked and locked,or someone who jumps around a lot wrestles with perps etc.
Most importantly must be easy to unstrap,most leo unstrap at a traffic stop,so dont have that problem if it hits the fan.
Good morning Alex, I will post it in here, but you are perfectly free to use if you wish on your products. If it saves one life I am repaid in full.
Stories on exploring ? I have tons of them from the Gobi, old China, to the Quintan Roo jungles.
Don Jose de La Mancha
Also, extra retention never hurts.
Hopefully, you are NEVER suprised, but... if you had to physically fight someone, run, or do other things ... or they would go for your gun.... it's helps keep it where it belongs and from them getting it.
In my experience, a well-designed thumb break doesn't slow down the draw any. I like thumb breaks on OWB holsters.
G'evening :adies & Gentlemen: Alex, it is simplicity in itself. The only thing to remember is to adjust the velco fastening each time so that there is no free play in the retainng strap.
Normal down ward movement of the hand strikes the upper part of the heavier, lower, leather strap, disengaging the two straps.
I have never has the retaining strap hang up on the pistol\\
Remember to use directional velcro set to open more easily on the downward movement.
Don Jose de La Mancha
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Things may have looked rather brighter on the blue-chip index last night after a volatile session finished with a major rally, but the possible effects of the worst-case scenario for the economy were still being mulled over in the City.
The fear that a fresh recession could be around the corner has been a major driver of the recent plummet in the global markets, and yesterday analysts were rushing to work out which stocks were best placed to weather such a situation if it occured.
One of them was Citigroup's Andrew Light, and he recommended the budget airlines to worried investors. Not only, said the analyst, did they "have by far the strongest balance sheets", but he also pointed out that "travellers, leisure and business, trade down in a recession, and leisure switches from long-haul to short-haul".
In addition, claimed Mr Light, "they would benefit most from lower oil prices... such that they can lower prices to stimulate traffic, as in previous recessions", and he picked out EasyJet, which flew up 20.2p to 330.6p.
Credit Suisse's analysts, meanwhile, were running their eyes over the capital goods sector with fairly optimistic results, claiming the "impact of a global recession may not be as bad as many currently fear". Changing their advice on GKN to "outperform" from "neutral", they said the car-parts maker did "have some 'recession' scenario protection" thank to its exposure to the aerospace industry, and it shot forwards 8.1p to 186.6p.
They also upgraded their rating for Morgan Crucible – up 6.4p to 270.9p – to "neutral" and calculated the potential downside for Spectris – up 13p to 1,289p – was less than the sector average. However, Spirax Sarco dipped 12p to 1,665p after the analysts warned demand for the engineer's products was "closely tied to levels of industrial production", cutting its rating from "outperform" to "neutral" as a result.
Elsewhere, the resilience of the advertising agencies was being examined by Deutsche Bank, which said the fact advertising spending had not yet recovered from its recent lows meant a downturn would not be as tough for the sector as the last time.
However, it still cut its estimates for the groups, saying they were "GDP proxies, so in this environment we are more inclined to favour those stocks in media which are not overly dependent on a benign macro [environment] to outperform". Nonetheless, WPP managed to ease up 9p to 613.5p while its mid-tier index peer Aegis creeped forwards 0.7p to 127.3p.
The markets appeared to be suffering from déjà vu in the first half of the session, as – just like on Wednesday – the banks quickly wiped out early gains thanks to mutterings from France. After Société Générale had denied rumours over its financial position the previous session, the stability of the French banks was still the subject of vague chatter, with reports claiming an Asian bank had decided to withdraw its credit lines to the country's major lenders.
Yet – with rumours emerging that a European ban on short selling was a possibility – the FTSE 100 ended up 155.67 points stronger at 5,162.83 as investors took heart from Wall Street, which was in positive territory after encouraging jobs data. As a consequence, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland all managed to recover from early falls, climbing 14.15p to 177.85p, 1.36p to 32.21p and 0.98p to 25.27p.
Also bouncing back were the commodity stocks, with Essar Energy pushing forwards 20.8p to 282.9p, while Antofagasta jumped up 74p to 1,218p as copper prices were given a boost by an increase in the value of China's yuan.
Down on the FTSE 250, Premier Foods advanced 0.5p to 13.55p as investors reacted positively to the news that Michael Clarke – the new chief executive of the owner of Hovis – would be taking up his position next Tuesday, two weeks earlier than expected.
Meanwhile, despite announcing on Wednesday it was still set to meet its expectations for the year, TUI Travel continued to slide, falling 9.3p to 155p as its German parent company released its third-quarter figures. TUI AG was rather more downbeat, saying it no longer expected an increase in its full-year thanks partly to the recent unrest in the Middle East and North Africa.
The Takeover Panel's edict that Melrose – which closed 1p behind at 306p last night – must "put up or shut up" and make a formal offer for Charter International by 6 Septemberinitially saw the engineer drop as low as 622p, although it managed to recover by the bell, closing 21.5p stronger at 679.5p
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Think of the Super Bowl, for example. On Super Bowl Sunday, there is nothing bought more than a 12-pack. There are more commercials promoting beer and alcohol on Super Bowl Sunday than any other. Bars, restaurants and sports pubs are packed to capacity on the day of the Super Bowl with patrons running up large tabs on alcohol. Not to say this is a problem for some people, but the prevalence of alcohol is our society most certainly leads some people to becoming alcoholics.
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The Devil Is Not So Black as He Is Painted
BAR interviews Israel Finkelstein
Israel Finkelstein is professor of archaeology at Tel Aviv University and has codirected the excavations at Megiddo since 1994. Recently, he was the recipient of an award that provides a fund in excess of $4 million for a scientific study of the history of ancient Israel. Editor Hershel Shanks and Professor Finkelstein discuss, among other things, whether or not there was an Exodus from Egypt.
Hershel Shanks: Israel, I know that you are not a Biblical minimalist, and you're not a Biblical maximalist either. You regard yourself as a centrist. But many people refer to you as a Biblical minimalist. How do you account for that?
Israel Finkelstein: To tell you the truth, I don't know. I believe that I'm indeed in the center. I never take a sweeping view on Biblical history. You'll never catch me saying, "Everything is not historical" or "Everything is historical." For me, there's never a black-and-white situation.
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Andy Murray's aura always seems to fade more noticeably during a barren spell than that of his near rivals when they have found themselves in similar slumps. It is as if, despite two grand slam titles, an Olympic gold medal and a six-year run inside the top four in the world, there is still something about him that conveys anxiety.
It might be his humble, monotone demeanour or his on-court performance, which sometimes resembles a ballet dancer whose shoes have come undone, along with the serial hamstrung tugs and the schoolboy trudge along the baseline after a shot not hunted down. It could be that he has slipped to No9 in the world while his peers have held steady. All of these or none, the player himself gives no impression of falling to pieces.
As he told Radio 5 Live when asked if he was as concerned as everyone else about not having beaten anyone inside the top 10 since he won Wimbledon last year, he gave the questioner his trademark middle-distance stare of mild bemusement and replied: "Not as much as you guys would think."
Other players may not agree. Murray's fourth-round opponent at the US Open, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, thinks Murray is a less intimidating figure than he once was.
"The locker room is maybe a bit less afraid of Andy because he's losing a few more matches than in the past," sais Tsonga. "But I don't know any player who once on court is going to be super confident against Andy.
"He's different than in the past maybe because I feel he's not serving as strong as he used to, nor maybe hitting as strong as he used to. And during matches he's showing more when he seems in pain with his back or hip region, I'm not sure. You can see it on some moves, too."
For all that he can look vulnerable, Murray does not share the worries of others, even though self-doubt used to intrude on his thoughts before he broke through here for his first slam title in 2012.
But, as a counterpoint, he has always rushed towards the adrenaline-pumping encounters rather than shy away from them. Indeed, he was often at greater risk against lesser players. He is a complex individual, like most champions.
As he put it on Monday: "I've beaten many top 10 players over the course of my career in these events and I'm sure it will happen again, and happen soon."
No equivocation there, then.
He added: "I just try to win the match. It's not really about how you play because sometimes you can play really good tennis and lose – I'm more interested in trying to win the match against Jo, playing the right tactics to give myself the best chance of doing that and see what happens."
If "see what happens" suggests fatalism, Tsonga signs up for that too. He is one of the game's thunderstorms, raging and fading unpredictably and as well as he has played in the first week of this US Open. Despite his comments about Murray's vulnerability, he is still not comfortable about playing the British No1. Tsonga has, after all, lost nine of their 11 matches over seven years.
"It is never a good time to play Andy," he said after a quite superb win over Pablo Carreno Busta in three robust sets in the third round on Saturday, just as Murray was struggling to get to the line in four sets against the world No96, Andrey Kuznetsov, on Louis Armstrong, the Scot's personal court from hell.
So Tsonga will start a slight favourite to go through to the quarter-finals against the world No1, Novak Djokovic – whom he beat soundly in Canada three weeks ago but whom he knows will be a reborn beast here.
It is what makes the Murray-Tsonga match the most intriguing of the round and the course of the championship could rest on the result. Whoever wins, that side of the draw is going to take notice.
Djokovic – who has been in blinding form in the first three rounds and should beat Philipp Kohlschreiber after the German's grinding four-setter against John Isner – will not know what to expect in the quarters, so unpredictable have Murray and Tsonga been in recent weeks.
Tsonga came from behind to beat Murray in the quarter-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto, and he had beaten Djokovic in the previous round. After Murray, he went on to beat Grigor Dimitrov and Roger Federer to take the title.
A week later, however, Tsonga lost limply to the world No25, Mikhael Youzhny, in the first round of the Southern and Western Open in Mason, Ohio – and Murray lost there also, from a promising position against Federer: 4-1 up in the second after losing a close first set.
Here Tsonga has been solid, strong and fit looking. Murray's condition, too, is fine – but his form is impossible to follow, whatever his professed self-confidence.
A couple of hours after his match against Kuznetsov he denied he was "taking his foot off the gas", despite appearances to the contrary.
"Not really," he said. "Sometimes guys can start playing well, and often people don't like to give credit when [the other] guy is playing some good tennis. He was starting to play better at the end of the second set and the start of the third but over the course of a two or three-hour match there are going to be ups and downs. You just need to hit the reset buttons as quickly as possible so it doesn't last for two or three games."


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November 05, 2013
Judd McAdams '77 of Charlotte, North Carolina, was honored at Homecoming 2013 for his long and faithful service to the College. During half-time of the football game, he was presented with the Alumni Citation, the highest honor the National Alumni Association of Hampden-Sydney College bestows, by Hampden-Sydney President Chris Howard and Alumni Association President Bill Howard '77
This award is presented each year to an alumnus in recognition of his outstanding support of Hampden-Sydney College and his community. The Citation recognizes contributions of volunteer service to the College, financial commitments to the future of the institution, and a lifetime of service exemplary of the College's mission to "form good men and good citizens."
These qualities are perfectly embodied in this year's honoree, E. Judson "Judd" McAdams. Judd graduated in 1977 with a degree in history and was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He and his wife, Mary Lynne, have four children, two of whom—sons Judson, Class of 2004, and Scott, Class of 2007—have continued the Hampden-Sydney legacy. Judd and Lynne have two grandchildren, Tripp and Eliza.
After graduating from Hampden-Sydney, Judd first worked as a municipal bond trader. In 1982, he began what would become a thirty-year career in commercial real estate development that has him working today as a Partner in RED Partners, LLC.
As a good man and good citizen, Judd is an active member of his community, volunteering at the YMCA's Camp Thunderbird and serving on its Board of Managers. He also serves as President of the Liturgical Committee at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte.
Anyone who knows Judd knows that he is a Hampden-Sydney Man and knows that he will do anything for his alma mater and her alumni. As a loyal volunteer and long-time member of the Society of Founders, Judd has given an abundance of time, talent, and treasure to Hampden-Sydney College. From 2007-2009, he served as the President of the Hampden-Sydney Alumni Association, and he was recently elected to the newly formed Board of Directors of the Alumni Association.
The Hampden-Sydney Club of Charlotte would not be as strong as it is today without years of hard work and dedication from Judd McAdams. Judd served as President of the Charlotte Club for nearly three decades, hosting countless alumni and admissions events at his home and in his office building. If there was an alumni function happening in Charlotte—anything from phonathons for the Hampden-Sydney Fund to backyard barbecues and formal events—Judd was there to make it happen.
"Judd's record of service to the College is extraordinary," said H-SC Vice President for Institutional Advancement Lee King '94. "He and Lynne have hosted countless admissions events in their home, and as the alumni leader in Charlotte, Judd has helped to connect generations of Hampden-Sydney alumni to their neighbors in Charlotte and also to the College. The impact of his leadership as a Founder and as a President of the Alumni Association cannot be quantified—the College will reap the benefits of his good work for decades to come.
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Disabled Youth - Confirmation Ideas
My son will be 14 years old shortly. He has Down syndrome. We live in a very rural area, and we home school. I prepared him for First Communion, which was delayed due a texture aversion, but he took FC 2 Easters ago (praise God!). Our Priest was wonderfully understanding - we needed him to not make a big deal of it, so he was sort of sneaked into the first row with the adult catechists and the announcement was only made after communion was successful so as not to put any pressure on him. When he was able to complete First Communion, Father made the announcement and we had pictures taken, etc. Folks on this forum were so helpful in figuring out how to go about all this. Thank you!!
Anyhow, since every new thing thing takes more time and planning and thinking for my young man, it is time to begin to explore what exactly we can do for Confirmation preparation.
Our local parish has no formal religious education program - no regular catechism classes or confirmation class - sometimes a parent will take it on when their own child is involved and most years, none.
We have one Priest who has 4 tiny churches spread out quite a distance. He would gladly just do the paperwork with the Bishop and confirm my son now, if we asked. Perhaps I should have asked to just have it done during his FC. But as in First Communion, I try to take the time to let my son experience a modified version of studying, praying and preparing for the sacraments. He truly loves his religious instruction, and it just seems wrong to deny him the opportunity.
Sorry this is so long, but here's the final rub - I'm an adult convert myself, as is my husband. So we just got confirmed at the time of our baptism and FC. I need ideas for what exactly is involved in Confirmation, and help thinking of adapted versions of such instruction for a disabled child in a very sparsely populated, rural area.
Thank you for any suggestions!
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1. Remember all the sacraments are gifts from God. Just as in the Latin Rite babies are Baptized, so in the Eastern Rites babies receive First Communion and Confirmation. I mention that not to create a discussion on the prudence of either system, but to make clear that there is no real need, per se, for any special catechesis.
2. That being said, you want your son to go through a process, suited to his abilities, that impresses upon him the meaning of being confirmed in the faith (at least that's what I always thought they were trying to do with these programs).
3. the catechism says:
4. Explain the anointing
5. Perhaps let him volunteer with some organization, with children, the poor, animals - or just be kind to his friends and neighbors. In that way he begins to learn to live his life in love - as Christ has called us to do. "The Aroma of Christ" is the halo of love from loving God and our fellow man.
If he can understand that, he's way ahead of the game. If he can't - Christ has already taken him by the hand past the goal line (excuse the sports metaphor) and he should be confirmed under the circumstances you feel are best!
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Re: Disabled Youth - Confirmation Ideas
Thank you! Here in California, it does seem that the Confirmation classes in larger populated areas generally involve some sort of service. In general, it just seems a hodge podge from parish to parish.
In many areas, it seems my son is more advanced in his religious understanding than many adults - he believes unconditionally, prays easily and often, loves the Lord with a simple faith, and loves others without prejudice to age, looks, disability, or state of unwash.
But I do want to let him experience a little bit of what other non-disabled peers go through in the Church. So much of his life is "different" and that can be lonely for the disabled. If we had a class for confirmation, I would just take him and adapt and facilitate the best I could. He would be thrilled to be involved and the other teens would probably get a lot out the experience.
Re: Disabled Youth - Confirmation Ideas
First of all I want to say how much I admire you for homeschooling your son and teaching him the faith.
I don't know your son's capabilities, but in many areas of the country there is a move to Confirm children around the same time they make their First Communion, around the age of 7 or 8, so there must be catechetical material available for that grade level if he functions at that level or higher. I don't know, however, how or where to obtain this material, perhaps one of the forum members does. Perhaps you could obtain some of this catechetical material and adapt it to your son's needs. I also believe that there is material available for children with special needs, you might want to check into that. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the publishers of catechetical material. If there is a DRE at a nearby parish (I know you live in a rural area, but perhhaps in a city near you), maybe you can contact them and find out.
God bless both of you in this.
Re: Disabled Youth - Confirmation Ideas
Thank you Carolyn! That gives me some idea of what to search for. We are very rural, but thanks to the internet, the world is at our fingertips. I'll also contact the folks at Kolbe Academy, through whom we home school, and maybe they can contact their curriculum sources. Sam could definitely handle material for 7 or 8 year olds - that is fabulous news!
As far as Special Education catechetical materials, that seems to be an area where the Catholic Church falls short in general. There is one program that was initiated by Rose Kennedy, but it is way too expensive for individual use. I asked our Diocese if they might consider purchasing it for our entire diocese, perhaps to use on loan, but unfortunately, Special Needs is not one of their priorities at this time.
A few years back, I attended a workshop on "Religion and the Special Needs Community" at a conference for the Developmentally Disabled. There are several good non-Catholic Special Needs religious education materials available, and entire programs for parishes by various Protestant organizations about how to include people and children with Special Needs in the religious life of a community, but the Catholics were singularly and notably missing.
Re: Disabled Youth - Confirmation Ideas
I would focus on the strengthening aspect of this sacrament. In Confirmation, it is not that we are "confirming" our faith (as if to supply for the fact that we had no say at our Baptism), but rather, God is "confirming" us -- that is, He is strengthening us. We need this strength, this additional grace, in our Christian lives because of the great hardships and struggles we will encounter.
Help your son to realize that Confirmation is about God giving him extra strength -- not because he needs it more than others, for we all need it, but because he is special to God and God wants the best for him.
Re: Disabled Youth - Confirmation Ideas
Our diocese has an Office of Special Needs ministry. You might also consider contacting your diocese to see if they can help you. One of the parish pastors is the spiritual director for this ministry. What he does is have CCD classes geared towards these individuals, especially when it comes to sacramental preparation. Then, all of the candidates will receive the sacraments from the spiritual director's parish. Although I realize that you are in a cluster-parish situation, perhaps the dioces can be of help to you.
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Sojo, sending a private message which may help you.
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Well go ahead and say I told you so; UC loses to Villanova yesterday and have left the ranks of the unbeaten. So many people kept waiting for them to lose, to point to that loss as proof they're not for real. Well UC is victim number 45 for Villanova at their home gym meaning all the powerhouses of the Big East have succumb to the Wildcat confines. UC played hard and while they can play better, they should be given respect until further notice. They are 15 and one overall and 2-1 in the Big East. With another successful run in the Big East tournament and a solid league performance, the NCAA tournament is within reach this year.
I know you're now thinking now they're heading into the meat of their schedule, the losses will come like the previous set of wins. Here's an idea; judge them game by game and wish them well. Be optimistic and not pessimistic; celebrate the return of respectable UC basketball after the near death experience when Huggins then Kennedy left, as well as future players.
UC basketball has people talking and watching again and its been a long time coming. You can't deny improvement and increased energy. You can't dismiss the effort being displayed on the court and you can't ignore they have one other thing in place that was lacking before; and that's depth and they'll need that when fouls stack up on the road in the league.
While you're wishing bad on UC, please don't break an ankle jumping on the bandwagon when they finally get over the hump and head toward the big dance. I think they'll make it this year but they have already won with they way they're playing. Losing because of a lack of effort is the only way this season takes a turn for the worse and would be considered a failure. But looking in the eyes of these kids, I don't believe for a minute they think they can't win. I don't believe they feel otherwise either.
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Born in Greenwich, London in 1945 it is fitting that Roy paints London scenes. He has spent his life seeing the beautiful metropolitan skyline change and where else than from Greenwich can you see London change the most?
Roy's compositions focus on capturing the introduction of a new building to the horizon or highlighting how a building is lit, studying its effect on the skyline and its relationship with the Thames. Like many artists before him he enjoys painting the contrast of man's artificial impact on the earth with the natural reflections of the water and how light plays between them.
The magificent skies and changing moods are painted on a scale that mimics the expanse of a vista that we too often take for granted.


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An intriguing series looking at life above and below stairs in the Lake District's Damson Dene and Torquay's The Grosvenor Hotel. From the team behind Bafta-winning One Born Every Minute, this series reveals life in a British hotel as it's never been seen before. Nestling in the five-star setting of the Lake District is The Damson Dene, a typical three-star British holiday hotel. In charge are Jonathan, the suave owner; Kirk, the creative chef; and Wayne, the ambitious general manager. Underneath them are a staff of 20 waiters, chambermaids and housekeepers, nearly all of whom come from Eastern Europe and are still learning to speak English. Together they cater for the great British public, who come away for weekend breaks bringing all their baggage with them. "The Hotel" documents life both upstairs and downstairs over a busy summer season as the worlds of the staff and the guests collide.
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Godless in Dixie contemplates life after leaving the godless closet. He lists ten of the benefits he sees to living life as an atheist. His answers range from the basic ("Getting Sunday mornings back"), the profound ("A greater appreciation for the preciousness of life") to the apparently unprintable (#7, too personal for the internet.)For me, I have to say that there is a relief to facing life head on. I know that many believers find that theology and spirituality add meaning and depth … [Read more...]
QotD: What Has Atheism Done For You Lately?
Question of the Day: Atomism = Atheism?
Victor J. Stenger's God an the Atom is a very nice history and description of atomism (and thanks to Prometheus Books for the review copy.) Stenger's background as a particle physicist makes him probably the most qualified of the popular new atheists to write the book. What I'm less sure about is Stenger's argument that atomism automatically leads to atheism. He throws this out in the early part of his history:Most authors who write on the subject insist that the ancient atomists were not … [Read more...]
Forward Thinking: Civic Responsibility
Libby Anne and Daniel Fincke have started a project they're calling Forward Thinking, hoping to get us atheists to stop carping about religious people all the time and discuss positive issues on occasion. The Finckster is putting the focus on values, and Libby Anne kicks things off:Our first prompt involves an issue that is, I think, too often left undiscussed. It is my suspicion that differing ideas about the nature of civic responsibility and what all it includes often underlie political … [Read more...]
QotD: Free Speech?
Can someone articulate what the "ideal of free speech" is?Basically, John Scalzi wrote a response piece to Adrian Chen's outing of Reddit moderator Violentacrez. Scalzi points out that the cry of "free speech" is misguided because the government was not involved, and the American right of free speech is a check on government authority to censor.This led to a lot of people to argue that there is an ideal of free speech beyond the constitutional right to free speech. The problem is that, … [Read more...]
Questions of the Day: Design.
According to some Christians, all life on Earth was designed by a perfect intelligence, and humanity is the pinnacle of that design process. This begs a couple of questions, so I'm going to go ahead and ask them:Theists: If you had to pick just one, what part or action of the human body would you say is the best example of something that had to have been designed by a perfect intelligence, for which evolution does not provide a satisfactory explanation?Atheists: If you had to pick just … [Read more...]


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Alexander Alexandrovich Romanov (Alexander III, 10 March 1845 – 1 November 1894), was Emperor of Russia from 13 March [O.S. 1 March] 1881 until his death on 1 November [O.S. 20 October] 1894. He changed some of the liberal laws made by his father, Alexander II. Alexander III had six children. His son Nicholas II of Russia became the next Tsar.


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Israel could launch an EMP attack with an ICBM or a submarine launched cruise missile. Given that Iran is watching closely for a conventional air attack, how much sense does this stratety make?
A submarine launched cruise missile EMP attack using super-EMP low-yield nuclear weapons would be relatively easy to pull off for Israel, and would be unstoppable. This type of attack has the potential to devastate Iran. After this type of attack Iran would be in no position to directly retaliate against anybody. It could only use its proxies to attack Israel.
The Jericho III ICBM equipped with a nuclear warhead provides Israel with a powerful deterrent against a nuclear Iran. It gives Israel a credible Electronic Magnetic Pulse (EMP) capability to loft a low kiloton yield warhead to an apogee over Iran that upon detonation would destroy the country's industrial infrastructure, frying motherboards of hundreds of thousands of computers, disabling telecommunications, transportation and industrial systems. According to veteran Iran watcher, Ken Timmerman, President and CEO of the Foundation for Democracy in Iran, that possibility was confirmed by ex-CIA case officer Chet Nagle at a Capitol Hill EMPact America press conference in Washington, DC on Tuesday, the day before the Jericho III test was announced. Doubtless an Israeli EMP attack would cause thousands of whirling centrifuges enriching uranium at the Natanz cascade hall and the Bushehr nuclear plant producing plutonium to be shut down. It might spare Iran's vital oil and natural gas producing region in the Gulf. It would free Iran's restive people from the nuclear nightmare of the Mullahs. If the EMP apogee was low enough, then according to Timmerman, it would largely spare Iran's agrarian rural areas and the country's bread basket. The Islamic regime and industrial infrastructure concentrated in the Tehran region could collapse. Moreover, he said, the neighboring Gulf region would be spared collateral effects. The Israelis hope that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, President Ahmadinejad and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) leaders got the message behind the ICBM test on Wednesday. We referred to the capabilities of Jericho III in our NER article on The Iranian Missile Threat:Sponsored Ads
We have written that Israel has a full quiver of options. These include its own nuclear capable missile the Jericho III, cruise missiles launched from its Dolphin submarine fleet, and cyber warfare techniques like Stuxnet that have disabled Iran's nuclear development infrastructure. Conventional air attack scenarios that would endeavor to reduce the Natanz and other nuclear underground facilities would be fraught with complex air route and logistical problems. Obtaining Saudi, Iraqi and even Turkish airspace permission would be doubtful.
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Free Primanti sandwiches and Duck Donuts is open in Pittsburgh
Little Bites: Duck Donuts opens in Upper St. Clair, Free Primanti's, Ballpark night at Eleven
It's no secret that the life's dream of your favorite brown-bagged buffoon is to open an establishment of Munch's own.
Not that Munch is interested in actually busting hump seven days a week to run the place. That's entirely too much work.
Rather, Munch wants to be the Pittsburgh answer to the entire "Cheers" or "Always Sunny" gang -- drinking beer, jaggin' rahnd, little-known facts, kitten mittens -- the whole schmear. And, to see the name Munch somehow in the bright lights.
So if you have a few hundred thousand extra shekels lying around, let Munch pitch some concepts ...
Baron Munchausen's Bier Hall: German theme, destined for bankruptcy when Munch eats all the brats, drinks all the beer and starts looking like Fat Elvis.
Munchies: Dude ... go-to spot for junk food after a Phish show. Or watching "The Big Lebowski." Or at 4:20. Or ... dude.
John Munch's Tavern: Named for the detective on "Homicide," a Baltimore crime bar might go over ironically near Heinz Field.
Edvard Munch's: Dark artwork, skinny jeans, vodka, cigarettes and mopey demeanor required. The place is a scream.
Maybe Munch doesn't have such a catchy name. Not like Someone Else's Bar in Castle Shannon. That's Someone el-SEH's Bar, as in Else, the German name of the proprietor, Else Franzmann.
The handsome 100-plus-year-old building on Willow Avenue had literally been home to someone else's bar -- several, in fact -- over the past 60 years. But since late 2009 it's been Else's, who took stewardship of the short-lived Mark's Willow Inn, where she once worked.
As a neighborhood pub in the truest sense of the word, folks gathered around the U-shaped bar seemed like regulars, and if not they quickly are adopted in as Else and staff make a point to commit names and faces to memory.
The place has a warm, cozy atmosphere and a bunch of fun flourishes: mason jars of Twizzlers and M&M's on the tables, a shelf of vintage metal lunch boxes, and other knickknacks. It is that rarest of pubs that is genuinely family friendly.
The menu is well-prepared bar fare -- made-to-order burgers, sandwiches and salads -- with a few particularly nice touches.
Homemade soup is made daily from scratch; on our visit, Munch and Dad of Munch (DOM) inhaled cups of the Spicy Chowder ($3.50). Made with generous amounts of clams and shrimp in a tasty chowder, it went great with a pint of Smithwick's ($4).
DOM downed the mushroom Swiss burger ($9), which in his middle-aged dad way he endorsed as "a real hefty American burger, not one of these travesties sold by the chains."
Munch found the Flying Deutschman burger ($9), topped with sauerkraut, a potato pancake and Swiss to be quite clever, and tasty. All burgers are served with housemade chips, which were excellent.
Mother of Munch (MOM), who has probably had a Vegetable Quesadilla ($6) in every single restaurant between Youngstown and State College, calls this one her absolute favorite.
Hyperbole on her part? Maybe. But places that go out of their way to make you feel welcome tend to have that effect.
Especially when they belong to Someone Else.
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Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi: Annex Magazine's Dream Lady
Once known as the party girl on the MTV series "Jersey Shore," Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals how much she's changed in Annex magazine's Dream Issue.
While rocking a few poses for the sexy spread, the 25-year-old reality star opened up about moving on from her wild lifestyle and taking care of her baby boy.
Highlights from Miss Polizzi's interview are as follows. For more, be sure to visit Annex!
On juggling work and motherhood:
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On her new image:
"I would explain as the world is meeting Nicole for the first time. Everybody knows Snooki the nut job party girl from 'Jersey Shore,' but now everyone's getting to know who I really am: Nicole."
On 'Snooki & JWOWW's' Third Season:
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