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Mindset of the madness: Mack God rules the streets
by Scott Johnson, Oakland Tribune
In one eight-hour stretch in late February, four Oakland residents were shot. While none of them died, so far this year shootings across the city are up more than 60 percent.
Most of those doing the shooting are involved so deeply in street life that experts say they have slipped into a kind of alternate reality in which the rules the rest of society lives by donít apply.
Their rules, in turn, wouldnít make sense to those who donít share their experiences. For many of these kids, the amorphous set of street rules that governs their behavior has a name: the Mack God.
Take Danny Samson, an Oakland teen who has been living by the code of the street since he was 13, when his mother kicked him out of their East Oakland home. (Dannyís name has been changed at the behest of Rod Herbert, a Youth Alive case worker, who is concerned about his ongoing safety.)
He started robbing people at gunpoint that year. He broke into homes and began dealing marijuana. After a few stints in juvenile hall, he joined a violent East Oakland gang.
It all led to the moment last fall when he found himself on the ground, bleeding from a gunshot wound and staring down the barrel of an enemyís pistol. Click. "When they see me they shoot at me, and when I see them I shoot at them," he said. "We gotta retaliate. If we donít, theyíll shoot us, kill us, and itís better them than us; thatís how everybody should see life."
Dannyís worldview is stark and uncompromising -- but it is also coherent in a way many people would not understand.
Danny and hundreds of other youths just like him believe an ordering force governs the violence surrounding them. Surreal as it sounds, the "Mack God" is as real a power as anything else in Dannyís young and relatively brutal life. "The Mack God is in the streets, and the people doing bad things that live this life go by the Mack God," he said. "I love God, but I believe in the Mack God, and if you cross him, I believe he will get you."
Last year, Oakland had more than 500 separate shootings -- more than one per day, every day, for weeks and months on end. This yearís homicide package profiles one victim of a West Oakland shooting, but hundreds more go unaccounted for, and unexplained.
Experts are taking note of how someone like Danny thinks, and say others should too.
Right and wrong
"It has a lot to do with notion of a social contract," said Christopher Layne, director of treatment and intervention development at the UCLA/Duke University National Center for Child Traumatic Stress. "If the contract doesnít apply to you, what are the rules by which you rule your life and determine what is moral? Whatís right? Whatís wrong?"
Layne and others said they believe the unwritten rules of the street have created an alternate reality that is siphoning off a growing number of children each year. As more and more young men and women get sucked into the unforgiving cosmology of the Mack God, the harder it is for anyone else -- police, counselors, civic and church leaders -- to reach them. "If you stay in survival mode, you canít be a functioning member of society," said Bessel van der Kolk, director of The Trauma Center in Boston.
The Mack God sits at the center of this chaos, and while the name may be no more than a fanciful euphemism for the code of the street, the rules are anything but playful. Rapper E-40 talks about the Mack God in a video called "Mack Minister" in which several commandments are enunciated, including "do not snitch" and "do not playa hate." There are others, Danny says: loyalty to friends, common sense, more than a hint of misogynism.
"Mack" is a term that harkens to the 1970s, when so-called Blaxploitation films such as "The Mack" glorified the lives of pimps, drug dealers and gangsters who lived and died by the rules of the streets in exchange for the riches, glory and easy living that crime was thought to provide. "The Mack God gives some order, to make everything right, to give some sense to this game," Danny said. Disobedience results in a kind of karmic vengeance.
It wasnít always this way. "When I was coming up, you would never think about this kind of violence because of the consequences," said Rod Herbert, a case manager at Youth Alive, a Measure BB program that targets at-risk youth in Oakland. Herbert has worked with Danny, and he is worried that the rules of Oaklandís streets are trumping the rule of law. "The police know who is doing this. But nobody is willing to talk," he said. "If you get the perpetrator, and the case gets to trial, the witness wonít testify."
Oakland police complain about the consistent noncooperation among witnesses and victims of crimes. It not only prevents any kind of systemic justice from taking place, but also fosters a sense that at the end of the day the street will always be the final arbiter. Herbert agreed. "A lot of these guys, theyíre young, baby-faced guys, punks, but theyíre getting away with it," he said.
Herbert said he believes that as long as the community refuses to take responsibility for its youth, the violence will continue unabated. The Mack God, in other words, wonít back down without a fight.
The problem doesnít just affect victims; parents, schools and police get swept into the Mack Godís world. "The streets are not lawless and chaotic, no more than old West," Layne said. "These kids are growing up where the basic filial assumptions are not honored, where parents abuse or neglect them, and where the rules the rest of society live by donít apply."
Herbert said the more isolated children become, the less reach police, parents and teachers will have. "You canít blame anyone if youíre not doing your part to help."
However, while the rules of the streets are real, the Mack God, others say, is not. "I doubt whether many people actually believe in the Mack God (per se)," says the Rev. Harry Williams, a pastor at Oaklandís Allen Temple Baptist Church who is an author of urban fiction and an expert on contemporary youth culture. "Most people that I have met in the streets believe in a God who rewards good and punishes evil."
Williams cites the late rapper Tupac Shakurís spirituality, and his public questioning of an afterlife for a gangster. Harlem gangster "Bumpy" Johnson was also a supporter of a group of Harlem nuns, and was beloved by them. "The vast majority (of these gangsters) come from some type of faith background," Williams said.
The new generation
A 32-year-old former Sureno gang member in the Bay Area also confirmed the importance of street rules, but said he had never heard of the Mack God. "There are a street laws, and laws weíre supposed to abide by them, but the new generation doesnít follow the rules," he said. "Jesus Christ is our God, even as a criminal, our God is God."
Even if the Mack God is a figment of the brain, it could mean the brain is dysfunctional, van der Kolk said. "If your brain is set to expect assault, you canít see anyone else," he said. "Youíre a potential predator."
As long as thereís a game, however, Danny said he will continue to believe in the Mack God. "The game just keeps going and going," he said. "Itís wild and out of control. People are just going crazy."
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PURCHASE LINE — Mary Ann Pittman was re-elected president of the Purchase Line School Board during a work session meeting Tuesday at the high school.
Pittman has served as president of the board for one year. During the yearly reorganization meeting, Vice President James Stiffler was also re-elected. Stiffler has also served for one year.
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81 chevy turbo 400 C20 4x4
I am trying to raise the shift point on a turbo 400. The shift point is between 38 and 3900 RPM's . I would like to see the shift point between 4900 and 5000 RPM's during wide open throttle acceleration. I want an automatic shift point (not manual). I have a stage two Transgo shift kit and valve body in the trans . I have tried a B & M adjustable modulator ( no help ). I have disconected the vacuum line to the trans entirely (not good) shift point went up, would stay in low gear until pressure bypass would popoff, then it would shift, I have not messed with the governor yet.I need help (please)
81 chevy turbo 400 c20 4x4
Removing metal from the governor weights is what you need to do.
This is not an exact science and can be quite frustrating at times.
Remove the nails at the bottom of the governor, grind a little metal from the inner [secondary] weights a little bit at a time,maybe 1/8th to 3/16 off each side, [not the side where the nails go thru], then reassemble the governor,using 6 penny finishing nails,if I remember correctly.
If you have access to a torch, heat the ends of the nails up [sharp ends],then smack them with a hammer,so the nails will stay in, of course.
Reinstall the governor, then take her for a drive.
Then bring it back,pull the governor back out,and repeat the procedure,unless your just plain lucky,and you happen to have ground off just the right amount of metal the first time[not likely].
The more weight you take off, the later the shift points will be. Good luck,and don't forget to remind yourself how much fun you will have once you have accomplished your goal!
you have to change the govenor springs
i have mine set at 65oo at full throttle so no i don not manualy shift at the track i just leave it in drive
Shift point
Thank You Bigblockbill,
I will be working on the shift point next week.Just ordered a spring kit yesterday,it will be here Tuesday. I'll probably start on it late tuesday afternoon. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks, Ted
[QUOTE=4x4mud]Thank You Bigblockbill,
I will be working on the shift point next week.Just ordered a spring kit yesterday,it will be here Tuesday. I'll probably start on it late tuesday afternoon. I'll let you know how it turns out. Thanks, Ted
you know its a K-20 and not a C-20 right
C-20 is a 2wd 3/4 ton
good luck
81 Chevy K20 4x4
Thanks D,
You are right, on some vehicle's the letter means a huge difference, Mud dragging here the body could be completely deferent in a week. It depends on how rough the track gets and how bad a person wants to win. Oh yea i almost forgot, how soon the next race, and how much money do i have to fix what is broken. I wish I had found Hotrodders Bulletin Board years ago, this is great. All i need to do now is learn to use a keyboard. Have a great day, Ted
That bypass popoff is the governor shifting it. That is the max rpm that the governor is set for now.
The modulator makes it shift sooner by overriding the governor. If it is shifting at 3900 that is a modulator problem. When you hold full throttle, zero vacuum, the modulator should not be doing anything against the governor.
Changing the springs or weights might be advisable if your "popoff" point is not what you want.
81 Chevy 4x4
I ordered a governor spring kit a couple of days ago. Do you know what color stripe on the modulators is indicating? Is it the partial throttle or high vacuum shift point? Colors white, blue, orange, ect,ect. After I install the spring kit will the trans shift under wide open throttle when the RPMs open the governor and the modulator control the shift under partial throttle. I am happy with partial throttle shift point,I need 1000 RPMs at the top to get up on the cam, maybe more when I add in ratio spread. I would like to shift have land close to the top of the torque curve, deep mud creates lot of resistance, need more speed, Thanks, Ted
81 chevy turbo 400 k20 4x4
If your Transgo shift kit provided you with a 1-2 shift valve,along with a cup plug for the valve body[1-2 shift valve train exhaust hole], you will be able to obtain automatic max throttle upshifts above 4500 RPMs, by working with the governor.
Since spring force has a static affect on the governor, just changing springs will not likely produce your desired results.
Centrifugal force acts on the weights in a governor,therefore the effect is more dynamic.
The final drive ratio is also a major consideration, when calibrating governors.
Higher numerical differentials will cause the governor to react differently than a lower [numerical] final drive.
For example,your gov in a vehicle with a 3.55 final drive, may produce 30 psi of governor pressure at 25 mph.
Put your governor in a vehicle with a 4.11 final drive,it may produce 30 psi of governor pressure at 15-20 mph.
Since governor pressure is acting against shift valve spring force,and tv pressure[modulator] to stroke the shift valves,you can see why reducing that governor pressure will raise your shift points.
81Chevy K20 4x4
I am not sure if I understand all of what you are saying, and in my head trying to figure the final ratios is quite a project. Figuring in resistance weight and drag , then adding distance it is very complicated. Tire height 38.5 inches, differental ratio is 488 to 1 , turbo 400 ratio 1st. gear 2.52 I think or close to it, 2nd. gear 1.52 I think or close to it, 3rd. gear is 1 to 1 and then it goes to a new process 208 transfer case that is 2.61 to 1 in low range.
Tracks range in length from 100 to 400 feet. Many between 150 and 200 feet. The tranny has a stage 2 transgo shift kit in it at this time, I do not know about the plug, It has different springs , the valve body plate has been drilled and thats what I remember about the shift kit, I read the paperwork, did what it said put it back together and refilled the trans with B&M Trick Shift. I am ready to change the weights and springs as soon as they get here,I guess I need more direction about that plug your referring to. Thanks,Ted
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Ted the 1-2 shift valve will stroke all by itself,and make a 1-2 upshift, even in manual low,[at RPMs over 4500] because governor pressure will be too great. Unless.
The 1-2 shift was provided in your transgo kit.Along with a cup plug for the valve body.
Or you modify[grind off metal] the 1-2 shift valve,and install a cup plug in the valve body to block off the exhaust passage,[1-2 shift valve train].
Grinding the lands of the valve allows line pressure on the back side of the 1-2 shift valve,to oppose the enormous amount of governor pressure you will be creating. Blocking off the exhaust hole, keeps that fluid on the 1-2 shift valve.
Ted if you have access to a fax machine,I would be glad to help you with this. If so, please send me a private message. Dana
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Sure could use your help,had to work few days sorry about delay in response.
Sent a private message, still trying to figure out bulletin board, hope it went ok, about ready to get started again. Race on March 3rd. cancelled, have more time, not so much pressure. Thanks Ted
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author · Pat Barker
type of work · Novel
genre · Historical fiction; war novel
language · English
time and place written · 1990–1991; Durham, United Kingdom
date of first publication · 1991
publisher · Viking
narrator · An unknown, omniscient narrator
point of view · Third person omniscient; the narrator is not present or obtrusive in the text, yet is able to know the thoughts and feelings of each of the characters
tone · Matter-of-fact, realistic, and resigned; the narrator does not gloss over details or make them any more palatable for the reader
tense · Immediate past
setting (time) · 1917, near the end of the World War I
setting (place) · Craiglockhart War Hospital, Scotland
protagonist · Dr. Rivers
antagonist · Madness; Rivers and his patients must fight against the war neuroses in an attempt to heal, but first they must determine what the madness is
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falling action · The Board finalizes Sassoon's decision to return to active military duty in France; Sassoon leaves and Rivers reflects on how he has been changed by his patient
themes · Madness; love between men; parenthood; duty
motifs · Regeneration; emasculation
symbols · Mutism; trenches; the graveyard
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Our historic farmhouse now Feller House Bed and Breakfast was built in 1865 on Oregon's French Prairie, near Champoeg State Heritage Area. It was there that Oregon's first settlers chose American style government over British and began the first organized government in the Pacific Northwest. Two delightful and tastefully decorated guest rooms await travelers as well as a cozy great room with wood stove and a special guest sitting room. Freshly ground and brewed Coffee will be ready and waiting for guests who are early risers. Our wholesome full breakfasts feature seasonal and homegrown produce as available and presented with a gourmet touch including fresh garnishes and edible flowers from the garden. Guests will enjoy fresh flowers from our gardens on the breakfast table and in rooms most of the year. We are located just two miles from I-5, 22 miles South of Portland and 22 miles North of Salem.
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We only had one night in this area, but we will definitely come back here if we have the opportunity! The property is lovely, the company gracious, the food is delicious, and it all added up to a relaxing stay. Barb accommodated our last-minute reservation graciously. Make this part of your visit to Oregon if you can.
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Everything here at this place is simply wonderful! If you love flowers, great food, beautiful homes, and superb fellowship, then this is where you need to stay! Barbara and Arnie will make your stay comfortable and very enjoyable during your stay. Thanks again for everything and we are already planning another trip with a for sure stay at your place again!!!
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Best Bed and Breakfast I have ever stayed in. The beautiful setting, clean home, quaint décor, and comfortable atmosphere made for a perfect weekend! The breakfast was delicious and the portions perfect. Arnie and Barb know have a true gift of hospitality and make you feel a part of the family. There are attractions within ten miles, but we came for the antiquing just about two miles in downtown Aurora. We were not disappointed. Because Arnie and Barb are members of this community, they are very knowledgeable of the vendors and were spoken of very highly. We are fortunate to have found this treasure of a place to stay and felt safe.
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We were going to a family reunion and the Feller House was nearby. Arnie and Barb were very accommodating and let us check-in early and drop off the luggage before going to the reunion. The house has a wonderful historic past and wonderful care takers. Breakfast was amazing! We were treated to scones, fresh juice, quiche, and potatoes.
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My wife and I stayed one night at the B&B. It is a beautiful, historic house that is very nicely done up inside. Barb and Arnie were friendly and attentive and accommodated my wife's gluten-free needs very ably. They are good conversationalists and have plenty of knowledge about the area, house, and gardening. If you like gardening, then you will especially love this place. They have an amazing garden and lovely landscaping. The food was wonderful, especially the pear-ginger jam. It was a great restful retreat to end a weekend before heading back to the bustle of everyday life
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Barb and Arnie made us feel welcomed from the moment we pulled in the driveway. Located on a beautiful piece of land, overlooking an abundance of flowers, plants, gardens, and distance views of serene landscape. The outdoors was as warm and inviting as the home and breakfast to come. The bed and linens were soft and comfortable, just what we needed after our long travels. Breakfast was delicious, healthy, and filling. Made from ingredients harvested that morning, only the best and freshest foods were served. My wife and I were very happy with the Feller House Bed and Breakfast, and look forward to joining Barn and Arnie once again in the near future. Roy and Carrie Wisconsin, USA
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Thank you for such a nice review. We really enjoyed having you stay with us!
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Our second visit was a repeat of the first. Although there is a wonderful living room for guests we found ourselves around the fire in the kitchen/dining room enjoying wonderful conversation. We're looking forward to bringing friends to share this perfect little hideaway after a day in the Willamette Valley.
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We went to The Feller House for our 45th anniversary adventure. Three lovely days with the gracious hosts, Barb & Arnie, in their lovely home. So much history in the area, and about the house itself. Furnishings were so quaint and comfortable. Food was amazing. The cute little town of Aurora was just a bit down the road and had great antique shops. Thanks to both of you for making our celebration so special. Blessings to you.
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When was the last time you had breakfast made with eggs from the resident chickens and the greens coming straight out of the host's garden that very same morning? Slept like a rock............ had to drag my wife away from a pretty flower garden and some easy-flowing conversation so we could get back on the road. They have a great little place, why go to a motel when you can have it this way? We'll be back!
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My partner and I biked with our boys (12 and 14) from northeast Portland, all the way to Eugene - and the Feller House B&B was the perfect spot to spend a first night. It is close to start of the Willamette Valley Scenic Bikeway, only 40 riding miles from home on the route we chose (via Oregon City and Canby), and a beautiful, welcoming place to stay. We biked in hungry on a Sunday afternoon, thinking we might pick up dinner in nearby Donald - but quickly discovered that everything there was closed. Barb and Arnie instantly offered to drive us to the historic Butteville Store, where we stocked up on sandwiches, chips, and Oakshire IPA :) We ate a wonderful dinner in the garden, and enjoyed a stunning sunset from the room upstairs. In the morning, Barb and Arnie had great coffee ready, and a fantastic, filling breakfast that fueled us on our way to Salem. I'd highly recommend the Feller House. Can't say enough.
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Thanks for the wonderful review.....we love our guests!
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Warm and inviting, this second floor room overlooks the back garden and farms beyond and is is tastefully decorated in earth tones with antiques in a garden theme. Enjoy the cozy comforter, handmade quilt and warm robes. It?s in suite private bath with shower features a room brightening sky light.
Nightly Rate: $139 - $139
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This cottage style room is decorated in vintage blue and furnished with white wicker and featuring a brass bed with a fluffy comforter and handmade quilt. Anna's Room is located on the second floor and was named for Anna Feller, the original lady of the house. Enjoy the in suite private bath with claw foot tub and shower as well as the cozy robes provided just for you.
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I-5 Exit 278, proceed West on Ehlen Road for two miles to Butteville Road, turn right, go 200 feet and turn left into driveway.
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Golf, University Campus, Oregon Capitol, Rose gardens, Oregon Garden, State and county fairs, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Rodeo, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
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What are your concerns about using propane? My buddy has one and its a really good little pistol. Smells a bit but its neat for a toy.
This is a discussion on Question about Airsoft within the Off Topic & Humor Discussion forums, part of the The Back Porch category; I've read that many people have airsoft pistols as a training aid, and I want to get one but I am slightly concerned about using ...
I've read that many people have airsoft pistols as a training aid, and I want to get one but I am slightly concerned about using propane. Can you use compressed air in a "green gas" gun?
What are your concerns about using propane? My buddy has one and its a really good little pistol. Smells a bit but its neat for a toy.
You can use "computer duster gas," too, but you'll lose a bit of the blow-back force/speed as well as muzzle velocity.
The old-timers of the hobby (those who came to it either in the late-90s or early-00s) will know the tricks of making the fill-up work correctly.
The lighter-polymer and oftentimes more finely crafted Japanese gas-blow-back (GBB) pistols often will function well with HFC-134a ("duster gas").
Unless you're exposing the setup to an open flame, there's virtually no problems using a GBB pistol with Propane.
You'll be fine. Most of my airsoft guns work off of green or red gas.
propane is fine
no open flame
You must get silicone lube for your gun and use per directions if you go with propane
Green gas has the silicone in it already.
"No man in the wrong can stand up against a fellow that's in the right and keeps on a-comin."
Texas Ranger Capt William Jessie McDonald
^ Very good point about the lube, and that's definitely something that you'll want to do - but BRTCP, don't worry excessively about it. A drop of lightweight silicone "Shock Oil" from the local hobby shop is really all that you need, every few fill-ups (drop it on the gas-in port, then force gas refill into the reservoir - you'll force-in enough lube). The actual percentage of lube in commercial airsoft gasses is very low. Since the lube from the gas really doesn't do much for the hard wear-points on the replica (it's more for preservation of the seals in the replica's gas-system), remember to address those separately as a part of normal maintenance.
I'm really not sure what you'll be using the airsoft for, but there's things that's more - and less - suited to their use as a training tool.
First and foremost, they're great at Force-on-Force, particularly if you live in a warmer climate and need/want to go with only a thin short or long-sleeve T-shirt for training. Their low energy hits will still elicit some sting at closer ranges, but overall, it's much less messy than any marking rounds, and also much less painful than even the RAM trainers (which, actually, I prefer - especially if you live in a cooler environment and training using a hoodie or the like is more practical, comfortable).
Safety is paramount, and for airsoft FoF, I'd recommend full-face-covering paintball masks, along with eyecup sealing goggles. I've engaged in plenty of airsoft play and training - I started in 1999, and trailed-off and out of the sport/hobby back in 2004 - and I've seen what these things can do: chipped teeth, lacerated earlobes, lips and nostrils can happen, even with the lower muzzle velocity/energy of the "softer" gasses and with un-modified, stock, replicas. And don't even think about just wearing your shooting glasses. Sure, it may keep spent brass out, but I have actually borne personal witness to a BB hiting the edge of a player's shooting glasses (this was back in the early days, where there was no set safety standards), and literally ride the lens inside, to hit the player's eye.
Move-and-shoot drills with airsoft, particularly in an indoor home/garage environment is great (remember to have a suitable backdrop), but you'll want to get a replica that's true to your EDC: if you carry a Glock or a 1911 - or even the Beretta 92 - then great, you're all-set...but if you normally go with a LCP or a XD, you're going to be out of luck. And remember, while airsoft is touted as a 1:1 "true" replica, that really only applies to some of the more high-end models...a low-priced one may or may not achieve a decent fit in a molded Kydex or other thermoplastic holster, as it may actually not be quite so accurate of a replica.
Tactical reloads, with retention, is also a good drill to do - but particularly with gas-operated pistols, you don't necessarily want to be doing emergency reload drills: the magazine is typically very heavy, weighing as much as or even more than a comparable real-deal magazine, fully-loaded. It's necessarily so because to contain the pressurized propellant gas, it needs to be strong, but even so, it's still made out of what we Americans would call "pot metal," and a drop onto a hard surface (to say nothing of the damage it could do to your toes, feet, or even the hardwood floor) could well render it completely inoperable due to breakage (we firearms enthusiasts who train will typically segregate our training/range magazines from our "social" mags, simply for fear of breakage or grime/dirt induced malfunctions - even dropped empty, it's not unheard of for feed-lips to be bent: now imagine a magazine weighing as much as a fully loaded one, being dropped on its feed-lip). Even outdoors on grass, you'd want to pray that it doesn't hit a rock.....
Similarly, if your intent is to work malfunction drills, know that most airsoft GBB pistols never malfunction in the same manner as their real-steel counterparts. Thus, using your real-steel fed with dummy rounds or snap-caps is going to be more beneficial, just as you would use it for non-retention reload drills.
[Note that while the much cheaper "springer" spring-powered (you have to re-cock the mechanism each time, manually, to effect discharge of the BB) pistols are likely to have magazines that are much lighter, and thus capable of being dropped to the ground without damage, many of those replicas may not have magazines that are anywhere near the shape/size of their real counterpart's, and thus will not only not fit into magazine pouches/holders, but may itself make it extremely hard for you to effect realistic reload drills with.]
Finally, another word on safety: if you're going to have airsoft and real-steel in the same household, you need to be DOUBLY as careful in your gun-handling procedures, and this should be redoubled if you have *exact* replicas of your real-steel firearms, mirrored in airsoft or other training tools. This rule becomes even more important if you expect children to be around your airsoft/firearms, and/or if you invite friends to train with you. There are tales from within even our very own community here on DC.com of children mistaking one for the other - and I can tell you as a seasoned airsoft enthusiast that even well-knowledged adults can make this mistake. BE CAREFUL.
If your airsoft is to be used as a tool, you should realize that as with any tool, there's going to be better and worse uses for it. Choose the best tool for your needs.
I really love airsoft, but even after I finally get an airsoft XDm (Tokyo Marui has had one in the pipe for 2 years now, and it should be due), I will still likely seek a laser-based trainer, and will still continue to use my cleared (and double cleared) real-steel, along with snap-caps.
Guns for scenario training and target practice - RAM paintball, airsoft, air guns, blank firing - for SWAT, military, law enforcement, and government agencies.
^ That's the distributor. One of my instructors just buys them off eBay.
What I like about them is that even with a thick hoodie and jeans, you*know* you got hit - it'll give you a good welt, at typical "shoot-house" distances, so the pain adds to the intensity of the FoF scenario, further inducing stress.
Given that you're in FL, though, wearing a thick hoodie and jeans may not be all that fun for most of the year. In that case, airsoft, combined with shorts and a T-shirt, would likely be the better alternative.
The problem with airsoft is that once you start "gearing up" (for LEOs/Military) or when you start putting on more layers of street clothing, you can't always necessarily feel the hits. When you're jacked up on adrenaline, that becomes even harder to feel.
The only thing I did not like about the RAM was the configuration of its "magazines" (pistol). They're definitely far from realistic, and their size/shape makes for really awkward reloading. Even had I "lived" through my FoF scenarios to reloading, I honestly don't know that I'd have hit them...and to be honest, I'm not all that bad at reloading, in real-life.


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Ok, so yah i finally opened a photobucket account and want to finally show some of my toys. Some may roll eyes but i find it to be harmless fun.
I know this had been addressed before but i would like those willing to share their Zombie guns. AR's, AK, SD Shotguns, High Cap Handguns, and Rifles.
Ill start, this is some of my crew.
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Well I knew this was going to happen eventually; Bootsy has now penned a fight/support song for UC sports. No surprise to me, having worked with him and his "By your side" wife Patti and knowing their love for all things Cincinnati. William Bootsy Collins has represented the 'Nati around the world doing songs for the Bengals and Reds; and now UC is part of his evolution revolution that showcases his talent pool as much as himself.
UC sports of late has brought many people to the forefront of Catsville, but guys like Bootsy, Eric Davis and others have always had a fondness for the University and its sports program. I know the rumor mill is hot with whether Coach K is going to be courted by NO-Tre Dame (see my previous blog) but the hotness right now is the Rubber Band effect being laid down by one of the original Funkateers riding beats like Paul Revere.
Bootsy has a restaurant, BootsyRubys, Millions of Gold records and CD's, Signature glasses and more guest appearances than Nick Lachey. But one thing he can't get enough of is his hometown. He lives here, flies people here to record, encourages people to love it here and then gives them reasons why.
His new reason is UC sports, football and basketball specifically, but we must remember there's a Gold and Silver medalist among us; College basketball's greatest player among us and plenty of NFL and NBA players among us and so much more. UC sports has a rich history and its getting better. Why just last night UC beat a ranked Vandy Team in Maui and BCS talk continually dominates our water cooler.
So here's to Bootsy and to you; whether you write a song, come up with a slogan, saying or you just cheer. UC or any athletic program is only as good as its fan base and its space bass. And we're funkin' on Bobba' in the key of C, UC!


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Just noticed a post from Bene505 in the thread about finding a liveaboard family for a reality show where Bene505 mentionned he sails with his 4 kids, one of them autistic.
I also have four kids (11, 9, 5 & 3), the 9 yr old has High Functionning Autism. My wife and I dream of a liveaboard life, but quite honestly could not imagine how we would cope with our special boy on board. He is becoming more and more uncomfortable about being away from the security of his home or his friends from the respite centre and most outings these days end up being very stressful for everyone and are therefore kept to a minimum.
My wife and I have pretty much decided that when(/if) we get through this in one piece, once the chidren all have their own lives, and our special boy is setup with support to get through his day to day life, we will have earned the right to be a little selfish and choose to sail around with no fixed address. My problem is that while we are waiting for that day to come, we would like to at least purchase a day sailer and learn the things we will need to know for when our big adventure starts.
Does anyone on this forum have experience involving special needs children in their sailing holidays? Any tips on making the boat feel like a home away from home and therefore a "safe zone"?
Cheers :)
Have you ever tried taking him out? It's somewhat possible he may like it which may seem out of the norm because it's out of his daily pattern.
A suggestion from a nurse in that specific area has said maybe to slowly make it part of a pattern that he can get used to. Make it safer for him by introducing him to one thing/event at a time. Time consuming possibly but with perseverance and patience it may work out just fine.
So I'm not speaking from personal experience but I do happen to have somebody close to me who has been in that area for the last 14 years, perhaps that advice can assist :)
Try ABC network - they do the home remodels for really worthy families. The Extreme Makeover may also do a boat for your son and the charities you are involved with.
I think the only way around this will be to very gradually add the boat onto his list of safe zones. I have thought about ensuring he has his own bunk that doesn't get shared with anyone else as well as at least a drawer that is his to store whatever he wants and doesn't get touched by anyone else. As our first sailing vessel will most likely be a trailer sailer, I guess we could organize spending a few nights camping in it parked in the driveway.
a) We don't have a boat to remodel yet
b) He doesn't need a special environment, he just needs to literally feel "at home"
He's as smart as you and I and understands danger very well. Wearing a PFD and a harness will not be an issue.
My heart goes out to you. That is a tall task you've been handed. But I've noticed that only those who are capable seem to get the assignment. I'll bet you and your wife make a remarkable couple.
I would also like to applaud your efforts to add some sailing into your family's lifestyle. Maybe your son will take to it in unexpected ways? It can't hurt to try.
I have no first hand experience with autistic children. So my suggestions may not be appropriate. But it occurs to me that, given your son's preference to remain home in his secure environment, maybe you could begin introducing sailing to him through videos and movies about sailing? Or books and magazines? This might familiarize him a bit and help him get his head around the idea of someday giving it a try.
A trailerable daysailer sounds like a good choice for you right now. Your idea of parking it in the driveway and letting him climb/play on it is a good one too. And the advantage of this approach is you and your wife could take turns bringing the other kids out for a jaunt even if your autistic son can't always come along. This might give each of you a much needed/deserved break. Sailing is a lot of things to a lot of people, but one common theme is that most find it very rejuvenating.
Hopefully Brad (Bene505) and others will chime in with other suggestions.
All the best to you.
My wife and I along with our high functioning autistic son who is 11 and our daughter who is 7 are cruising full time. Our blog is here:
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Our #1 goal at this point is to find other kid boats as quickly as we can. Its not easy.
Another member here (Mr. Wuffles) sails with his autistic brother. As I recall the brother really enjoys being on their Hobi among other boats.
Good luck in your quest.
I work with people with developmental issues, and one of them has pretty severe autism. I've taken him out for day sails in my Crown 28 and he has enjoyed it immensely - but I don't do anything like that without another staff member who could handle him if things get out of control.
I'd say make it gradual - add it to his routine. Don't go out for a sail until he's been to the boat with you 10 times, and then just go out for an hour. Figure out things he can do to be a part of things - totally minor things can be huge and help to deal with anxiety (i.e. I always put the mainsail cover away).
In many ways, the careful order and simplicity of a well-maintained sailboat can be a fantastic place for a person who struggles with complexity and change in the way a person with autism can. I'm not autistic, but my boat is much more orderly and coordinated than any other aspect of our lives.
If you manage it carefully, you might well be able to give him an amazing gift. But be careful.
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In 1999, Greenpeace recorded an 80 percentdecline in Mediterranean bluefin
And it's getting worse. Advances in technology mean that large ships - floating factories - are now able to take as much tuna in two days as whole countries can take in a year. Increasing practices of tuna ranching are further aggravating the crisis.
The true cost of tuna
The biggest tuna fishery in terms of volume is skipjack - the tuna most likely to end up in cans. While skipjack is not yet overfished, if fishing continues at current rates it won't be able to sustain itself. What's more, the methods used to net skipjack all too often catch young yellowfin and bigeye, threatening these species further. Yellowfin, a much more commercially valuable species, makes up 35 per cent of the world's catch. Today the majestic bluefin only represents 1.5 per cent of the landed volume of tuna, but its dollar value is astronomical. In 2001, a single bluefin tuna set an all time record when it sold for US$173,600 in Japan.
Numerous other marine species are hooked and netted in the global tuna fisheries. Around 100 million sharks, plus tens of thousands of turtles, are killed every year - causing devastation to the entire marine ecosystems.
Pirate fishing
Pirate fishing is also rampant in high value tuna fisheries, literally stealing tuna from the plates of some of the poorest people in the world. But even the legal tuna fisheries are part of the robbery. The so called "sweetheart deals" that fishing nations and rich multinational corporations negotiate with coastal states for access to fish tuna in their waters are incredibly unfair. Only around five per cent of the value of the tuna is given to the resource owners, often denying coastal communities much-needed employment and neglecting the responsibilities to fish responsibly.
We have the solution - Marine Reserves now!
Luckily, we have the solution - a network of marine reserves - national parks at sea: areas closed to all extractive uses, such as fishing and mining. These protected areas need to cover forty per cent of the world's oceans. Marine reserves provide a safe haven for marine life. And if they are properly designed to cover crucial breeding and spawning grounds, they also work for tuna and species that migrate over vast distances.
Marine reserves can help save tuna, ecosystems, and ultimately the fishing industry. After all, the fishing industry has a pretty miserable future if there's no fish left to, well, fish... If we want tuna tomorrow, we need marine reserves today.
Greenpeace is calling for the immediate closure of the Mediterranean bluefin fishery, until stocks recover - and for 40 per cent of the Mediterranean to be designated as marine reserves. In the Pacific, urgent measures including halving the amount of tuna taken, a ban on transferring fish at sea, and the creation of marine reserves in key areas of international waters must be taken to save the Pacific tuna fisheries and the tuna populations themselves from collapse.
Retailers must ensure they only sell legal, sustainable tuna
Supermarket retailers across the world from Norway to New Zealand and USA to Spain are being asked by Greenpeace to answer the hard questions: Where does our tuna come from? Is it sustainable? Is it caught from an area where developing countries are being ripped off? Is it stolen?
We are asking them to make sure that they know where their tuna originates, from boat to shelf, and commit to only sell tuna which is caught sustainably, by small-scale developing country fleets or under agreements which are fair to the people of the Pacific.


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Raising radiator plumbing in basement
I'm in the planning stages of a basement remodel and have a typical problem with hanging iron radiator plumbing- boxing it will eat way too much headroom. I'd like to redo the system using PEX and at least two pumps to create zones while I'm at it. The material costs aren't bad (or at least are in budget)- I've found a custom manifold company that will do the complicated work with the 'folds and pumps and then ship to me. What has me stymied and confused is linking the PEX to the old radiator- Can I cut the old pipe in the basement joist space and have a welder (carefully) attach a PEX-compatible fitting? Is there some sort of compression fitting that I can use? Am I better off running PEX all the way to the rads (upstairs runs would be interesting...)? If so I suppose that there is a Iron to PEX fitting that will screw into the the radiators.
This doesn't sound like a huge deal (I'm comfortable with planning and running boiler to radiator) but when I had it quoted I was blown away with the prices (although everything home-repair related is hideous around here) :eek:
Any help or advice on all the bits that I'm missing is hugely appreciated.
KW in Arlington VA
I would post this question at www.heatinghelp.com they are super helpful and knowledgeable.
Ayuh,... You'll have to pick,+ choose where to make the transitions..
You can't weld something up, you need to transition at some joint somewhere...
Cutting,+ rethreading would be a nightmare...
The flow diagram that I have in my head is something like:
Main --> valve --> Boiler --> manifold a/b zone --> Circulation pump (a) --> Hot PEX Trunk --> Hot PEX Stem --> Hot Radiator --> Cold Rad --> Return stem --> return trunk --> expansion tank --> check valve --> boiler.
Am I missing any pieces? Drain valve at least and I'm not sure how the main to boiler water lever is monitored/controlled.
How do you calculate heat loss by volume/distance in a trunk and stem given material and insulation (PEX with low dense foam)?
Do I need an expansion tank for each zone or can both zones come into the same tank?
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Re: Default font in Mathematica 9
I suppose you could save a copy, and then modify the Default style sheet.
Then it would look the way you want but if you sent a notebook to someone
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The Text font is now "Arial". The Section heading font is "Gill Sans".
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A majority of likely Republican presidential primary voters don't believe President Obama was born in the United States, according to a new poll released Tuesday.
The survey, from Democratic-leaning Public Policy Polling (PPP), found 51 percent of Republicans who said they're likely to vote in next year's GOP presidential primary doubt the president's birthplace. Just 28 percent of Republicans believe that Obama was born in Hawaii, while another 21 percent are unsure.
The number marks a jump from the last time PPP asked the question in August 2009. At that time, 44 percent of Republicans said they didn't believe Obama was born in the U.S.
Questions over the president's birthplace and religion began to circulate online during the 2008 presidential election. Obama was born in Hawaii and is a Christian.
Republicans who doubt Obama was born in the U.S. preferred former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee among GOP presidential possibilities in 2012.
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney is the top choice among the 28 percent who do believe Obama was born in the U.S.
The poll also found a stark divide on approval of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin between those two sets of voters. Those who doubt Obama was born in the U.S. are much more likely to approve of Palin.
Eighty-three percent of Republicans who doubt Obama's birthplace view Palin favorably, compared to 47 percent of the rest of those polled.
Over the weekend, House Speaker John BoehnerJohn BoehnerRyan reminds lawmakers to be on time for votes Juan Williams: GOP fumbles on healthcare The Hill's 12:30 Report MORE (R-Ohio) was asked on NBC's "Meet the Press" about so-called "birthers" in the GOP.
BoehnerJohn BoehnerRyan reminds lawmakers to be on time for votes Juan Williams: GOP fumbles on healthcare The Hill's 12:30 Report MORE said while he believes that Obama was born in Hawaii and takes the president at his word on his religious beliefs, "It's not my job to tell the American people what to think."
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A zine (a short way of referring to a fanzine) is a photocopied newspaper or magazine about music, politics, or another issue. Zines are usually photocopied by hand, and made by amateurs who do not have training in journalism. Only a small number of copies of a zine are usually made. Zines are often sold at record stores. A music zine might include reviews of line music shows, interviews with bands, and advertisements for CDs. Zines were an important part of the punk rock and hardcore punk subcultures.


text: I own a 2000 Cadillac Seville SLS. It has 147,000 on it and runs great. It has the normal cold engine knock when it is cold and the WOT have not helped. I have gotten used to the noise so it really doesn't bother me knowing there is nothing wrong.It also has somewhat of a knock when I first pull out but I have heard this is also normal and nothing to worry about. It's just part of having a Northstar. It uses no oil and it doesn't leak a drop. To look at the car it looks like it just came off the show room floor. The only way you can tell it is high milege is the front headlights have dulled from the bugs and stones that have hit them during the many miles of travel. The seats are perfect and it still smells new. The maintence has always been done on this car and I truly believe thats the secret to the longivity of any machine. I have owned many Cadillacs and this is my favorite.


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Missing Jefferson City child, alleged abductor found dead
Markell and Demetrius Beasley found in Cape Girardeau
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Jefferson City police say a missing Mid-Missouri boy has been found dead in Cape Girardeau, along with Demetrius Beasley, the alleged abductor.
Investigators say Markell Beasley, 6, of Jefferson City was found dead Christmas Eve.
The boy was reported missing on Dec. 22 after Markell's mother reported the child's father-figure, Demetrius Beasley, had taken him under false pretenses.
Beasley was not the biological father of Markell and had no legal rights to him.
Markell's mother told officers she let her son travel with Beasley's relatives to St. Louis to be with Beasley for a holiday party, but later learned there was no party.
On Dec. 23, the Jefferson City Police Department issued an Endangered Person Advisory for Markell. One day later, an Amber Alert was issued after Demetrius Beasley sent Markell's mother threatening text messages, including one that said, "God will see Markell before you."
Police say Beasley intended never to bring Markell back to his mother.
Law enforcement say leads brought police to Cape Girardeau. Investigators in southeast Missouri responded to a shots fired incident Tuesday night and found Markell and Beasley dead.
Jefferson City police say the manner or cause of death has not been determined.
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Answering God's Call to Ministry
- April 24th, 2013
- John Dillard
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About 2 years ago I began to get this overwhelming feeling that God was telling me to develop a ministry within a nursing home. I tried for over a year and a half to ignore it as just a figment of my imagination. The biggest reason was after visiting a grand elderly person at the nursing home after she had a stroke, I swore to myself I would never go to another. It was so very depressing. So since I did not want to go there I just knew God would not tell me to do this ministry.
At about the two year mark I gave in to Him and decided to go for it. Well I thought I would be able to just jump in and visit these people, no problem. It has not been that easy. I had to fill out applications, interview, go through background checks and wait, and wait. Well in the meantime I had just about given up and decided to begin serving at my church. I have been attending this church for over 15 years and did not know anybody there.. I mean, no one. Whose fault was that? Mine. My daughter also attended, from the age 12 to 17 and everyone knew her. She was involved in everything they would allow a teenager to do. I was just Chelsea's dad. Anyway to make a long story short, I think God wanted me to learn how to be a Christian before I tried to go out in world in His name. I started reading and studying the Bible more and being more involved with other Christian people.
Finally, after a time I had almost forgotten about the nursing home ministry, I got a call from the hospital telling me I had been accepted and could begin the process of starting my ministry. I think for me God is letting me work within His time frame not mine. So my advice to you is to first look to your Pastor for direction. They always have people within the church at different levels of ministry.
I do not know what you know about Pastor 7 and his ministry and I only know what John has told me. For me at the present time it is just too far away and there are plenty of areas I can serve the Lord here in Gainesville. You may know about his ministry and just do not feel comfortable with it, but I can tell you this, you will have to step out of your comfort zone at sometime. Some people can do in big leaps, some of us need to take baby steps. Listen to God, He will guide you. Pray, pray, pray!
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Published: Friday, February 1, 2013 at 8:00 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, January 31, 2013 at 8:32 p.m.
A look at some important numbers this week in the SEC.
Blocked shots by Kentucky freshman center Nerlens Noel against Ole Miss, which set a school record for blocks in a game. Four of the blocks came in the final four minutes, helping Kentucky preserve an 87-74 win.
Career rebounds for Ole Miss senior forward Murphy Holloway, a school record. Holloway has 10 points and nine rebounds Tuesday night in a losing effort against Kentucky.
Number of points Florida allowed in its 75-36 win over South Carolina at the O'Connell Center. It was the fewest points Florida allowed in an SEC game since holding LSU to 36 points in a 38-36 win on Jan. 5, 1948.
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ORT WAYNE, Ind.—The newly elected executive officers of the Indiana–Purdue Student Government Association (IPSGA) at Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) will be inaugurated Monday, May 20, at 11 a.m. in Cole Commons, located in the Student Housing Complex.
The 2013–14 IPSGA officers are:
"IPSGA is a fundamental part of our university," said Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management George S. McClellan. "With an annual budget of just over a million dollars, IPSGA is responsible for funding or helping to fund programs that range from the two hours-per week-per subject tutoring in the Center for Academic Support and Advancement (CASA), to the annual Legislative Luncheon and IPFW Day at the Statehouse, to Homecoming and Spring Fling, the Pep Band, The Communicator, various Health and Wellness programs, Intramurals, the Ambassadons, and many more. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate these newly elected officers and to thank them in advance for their service."
IPSGA consists of the Executive Branch, Student Senate, Student Activities Board, Election Board, and Judicial Court. The collective goal of all areas of the association is "… make college life successful, fun, and worthwhile for all members of the IPFW student body." Their purpose is to:
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Is there any way I can check my Web browser for security? I'm just interested in knowing where it stands. Thanks for any advice you can give me!
That's an excellent question and I commend you for asking! Most of us use a Web browser on a daily basis and if you think about it, all of our security is wrapped up in it. I mean, we use our browser to do all sorts of things, like shop online, play games, sign up for contests, create profiles, read newsletters and so on and so forth. No matter what we're doing, our personal information is making its way onto the Web. These days, we do it without even thinking. We give out our e-mail address to sign up for that daily newsletter, we type in our credit card number to win that eBay auction, we give out our age for that profile on MySpace, etc., etc.
All of those things are so common to do in this day and age, but we seldom stop and think about the risks we're taking by doing so. And since all of that is done through our Web browser, it's pertinent to know how secure it really is. If you recall, awhile back, we ran a download for a program called Scanit (you can read the original article here if you'd like). Well, since then, the Scanit company has updated their browser security test and that's exactly what I'm going to tell you all about today!
If you've used Scanit before, you're definitely going to want to check out the update, because it is ten times better than before! Or, if you've never tested your browser, there will never be a better time to start. Scanit's new browser security test comes with a brand new testing engine, including 12 "never before seen" tests. These new tests will check for vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera and even in Flash and QuickTime.
To get to the testing area, go to this Web site. When you get there, look toward the bottom and you will see some information about your browser. Listed there will be your browser's name, the version you're using and the operating system you have. For example, mine said MSIE (Microsoft Internet Explorer), version 6.0 and Windows XP. Yours may be different, depending on what all you use. Below that, you can choose what you would like the test to check for. You can choose between "Only test for bugs specific to my type of browser," "Run all available tests" or "Choose individual tests." Click the one you want and then hit the Start the Test link.
For mine, I chose "Run all available tests," but do what you want. If all else fails, you can always go back and do another test if the one you choose doesn't do exactly what you expected. Once you start the test, you will get a Caution! message. It's just there to let you know that the test will try to crash your browser and that you should close out any other browser windows you have open at the time. You can only test one browser at a time, so if you want to test more than one, just do them separately. Once you read through the message, click OK to continue on with the test.
The Scanit program will then go through all 12 of the new tests. It takes a little while to go through them all, so just be patient. You may want to go grab another cup of coffee while you're waiting! Now, if your browser crashes during the test, just close it down and go right back to the Scanit Web site. It will then ask you if your browser crashed. Click Yes. You will see a few of your results, but just click the Continue the Test link to finish it out.
The test will then finish and you will be given your results. Everything next to a green checkmark means it's in good condition, while everything with a red X means there's a vulnerability. If you have any vulnerabilities, don't panic! Keep scrolling down and you will see a detailed explanation of the problem. Scanit gives you a description and some recommendations on what you can do to fix it. The Scanit test will give you the information you need to know about what's affecting your Web browser from being completely secure, along with what you can do to take care of the problem right away. It doesn't get any better than that!
Give this security test a try today and see how your Web browser measures up when it comes to safety!
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Lindsay Lohan has been released from rehab, according to a post on the Los Angeles Times. The actress was originally ordered to spend ninety days in rehab, but has been released from the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after staying for only 22 days. Prior to her stay in rehab, Lohan served 13 days out of a ninety-day jail sentence.
Ms. Lohan's release from rehab, however, is accompanied by conditions released by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Elden S. Fox. Fox ordered that Lindsay undergo intensive outpatient therapy for the next three months, which will include regular counseling and the need to stay in Los Angeles County. She will also be under supervised probation during this time.
The actress will have to comply with the following conditions: that she remain in Los Angeles Country for the duration of the supervised probation, that she undergo random drug testing twice a week, that she undergo psychotherapy four times a week and meet with counselors five times a week. Should Lindsay fail or miss a drug test, it will mean jail time for 30 days.
Lindsay's lawyer Shawn Chapman Holley shared the following update with reporters after the hearing on Wednesday, where Judge Fox clarified the terms of the actress' probation: "She has changed… She's healthy, she's clear-headed, she's positive."
Holley said further that her client's early release was based on the fact that doctors concluded that there was no further need for Lindsay to stay in the facility: "They started their own fresh evaluation, put her through their own testing and recognized that there was no need for her to be there any longer."


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It's old news that chefs in this town put their fancy foot forward with their first restaurants, making a splash with more elaborate dishes, a more formal dining room approach, and a "I take my food seriously" aire. But with the second restaurant? Well that's where they have some fun.
Things are taken down a notch (or several), and many of these second spots seem like just the type of place you'd imagine said chef hanging out in after a long night in his first restaurant's kitchen. They've proved themselves, and the second restaurant is an insight into who they really are when they're not trying too hard to impress someone. Zoe's Scott Staples was having all kinds of fun with his wild boar sloppy Joe at Quinn's; Tom Douglas let his hair down when he opened Palace Kitchen; more recently, Thierry Rautureau's Luc plays French food fast and loose and the Joule chefs have a dynamite hit on their hands at Revel, their casual Korean spot that packs the house for lunch, dinner and brunch.
And now it's Maria Hines's turn with Golden Beetle. The James Beard Award-winning chef has helmed the Northwest seasonal kitchen at Tilth for four years to much acclaim. She's ready to launch into another direction with Golden Beetle, named for a Spanish beetle that is said to have aphrodisiac qualities, and where flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean will play the star role.
The Ballard space (1744 NW Market Street) has been redone in shades of blue, with a custom glass tile mosaic on the large oven in the space. Hines traveled to Turkey, Lebanon and Egypt for inspiration, and so to eat: hummos and figs, tabbouleh and lamb tagine with green olives, homemade cous cous (!!), and of course there'll be ginger, lemon, harrissa, pomegranate molasses, all of the sensational aromatics of the region's cuisine.
Of course, it wouldn't be a Maria Hines restaurant if the larder wasn't filled with the best, freshest organic ingredients. Hence, Golden Beetle is the country's third restaurant to qualify for Oregon Tilth certification (Tilth, her Wallingford restaurant, was the second).
The opening is set for this Friday, February 18th; the restaurant will be open for dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Come springtime, the restaurant will serve lunch and will be open Mondays.


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So I take it you don't really like any Bioware game? The first Baldur's Gate didn't really have much quality writing but I thought the plot was good enough and consistent. It was the sequel which expanded to more intricate dialogues with characters and your companions but let me digress. I thought NWN: Hordes of the Underdark and the first Dragon Age had some good writing. Mass Effect was good plot-wise but I could never get into the characters.
Not necessary. I feel you're trying to sum up up everyone who plays their new games into that creepy 40+ category but most of the people who played Mass Effect 3 were just regular gamers (well for the most part, you've got that creepy romance fan-base there too).