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Get an overview of this hotel3-star Columbus hotel in Polaris with free parking
Popular property highlights
Located in Polaris, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Magic Mountain Fun Center and Polaris Fashion Place. Highbanks Metro Park is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.
Hotel Features
This hotel features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Free WiFi in public areas is provided, as well as free self parking, a free area shuttle, and a free shopping center shuttle. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Room Amenities
All 118 rooms offer conveniences like sitting areas and refrigerators, along with free WiFi, free wired Internet, and flat-screen TVs. Other amenities available to guests include microwaves, room service, and coffee makers.
Guest Highlights
- Good location
- Proximity to shopping
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1757 square feet (163 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, coffee/tea in a common area, and a fireplace in the lobby. An area shuttle within 5 mi and a shopping center shuttle are complimentary for guests. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Free WiFi
- Total number of rooms - 118
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Number of floors - 4
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- ATM/banking
- Free self parking
- Conference space size (meters) - 163
- Bar/lounge
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free shopping center shuttle
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Number of meeting rooms - 4
- Free area shuttle
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 1757
- Indoor pool
- Television in common areas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Indoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Area shuttle (complimentary)
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Refrigerator
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Microwave
- Premium TV channels
- Separate sitting area
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free weekday newspaper
- Free local calls
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Hair dryer
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (heating)
- Room service (limited hours)
Where to Eat
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
Only service animals are allowed
No rollaway/extra beds available
Hotel Name
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris Columbus
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris Hotel Columbus
- Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris Ohio
- Hilton Garden Inn Polaris
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The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.


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This 18th century English tool chest is one of the more interesting mysteries in the history of woodworking. Unlike other tool chests of its day, this chest and its tools — which are now in the Guildhall Museum in Rochester, England — went virtually unused and are in the same condition as when they were new in 1796.
How did this chest survive? Why didn't Benjamin Seaton, the maker of the chest, ever use his tools? Was he planning to come to the New World to begin a cabinetmaking business? While historical records cannot fully answer these questions, they do tell an interesting tale of a would-be woodworker.
Benjamin was born in 1775, the son of a cabinetmaker and church elder. When Benjamin turned 21, his father bought him a complete and very expensive set of woodworking tools, and Benjamin began building this chest to house them on Jan. 1, 1797. He finished it April 15. Three months later, Benjamin made an inventory of the chest's contents (which survives to this day). The Guildhall Museum suggests that Benjamin was preparing to emigrate to America. However, Benjamin remained in Chatham and tended to his father's business after he died in 1811.
Benjamin died in 1830, and his will describes him as a cabinetmaker, upholsterer, auctioneer and undertaker. His chest remained in his family, with the tools intact, until it was given to the museum in 1910.
A few years ago the Tool and Trades History Society in England published a book, "The Tool Chest of Benjamin Seaton," which is now available in the United States. After reading the book, I became convinced that this tool chest would be great for a set of 20th century tools — with a few modifications. So I built one. And it didn't take three-and-a-half months.
The large outer case holds many of my modern hand-held power tools: a jigsaw, drill, router, circular saw, random-orbit sander, belt sander and biscuit joiner (with room to spare). The removable case (called a till) with its lids and drawers holds just about every hand tool a well-equipped shop needs. If I wanted to go overseas and set up a cabinet shop, I could load the chest on a steamer and go. Instead, the large case now sits on the floor next to my bench, protecting my power tools until I need them. The till sits on top of my bench, keeping my hand tools at arm's length. It's a perfect system for a small shop that's low on both space and built-in cabinets.
Finger Joints
Constructing the outer case is pretty simple. Finger joints join the four sides; the bottom is captured by a groove in all four sides. The moulding is nailed or screwed to the exterior. The lid has a small piece of moulding attached to it that acts as a dust seal. Begin building the case by gluing up the 7/8″-thick panels for the sides, top and bottom (Benjamin was lucky enough to have some 24″ wide pine boards and didn't have to glue up his sides). Now make the jig to cut your 3/4″ x 7/8″ deep finger joints. Take your time with the jig because a little precision and patience will result in joints that won't split or beg for putty.
Cut Your Joints
Now that the jig is built, it's time to cut the joints. The trick with finger joints is to get all of the "fingers" and "spaces" to line up and mate correctly. If one board begins with a finger, then its mate must begin with a space. To make a board that begins with a finger, place it on end on your table saw against the tooth on the jig and make your cut. To begin a board with a space, place a spacer between the dado stack and tooth. I used some scrap finger joints that I ran as a test with this jig; these worked great. Then place your board on end against this spacer and run it through the saw. Remove the spacer and cut the remainder of the joints on that edge. Now cut the 7/16″ deep by 7/8″ wide grooves in the sides that hold the bottom in place. The grooves should be 1″ up from the bottom edge. You can stop these grooves before you cut into your finger joints and finish the grooves with a chisel. Or you can just run these grooves right through your joints — after all, they will be covered by the moulding on the outside of the case.
Assemble the case using glue on the finger joints. Allow the bottom to float in its groove. Clean off as much glue squeeze-out as you can. Clamp and allow your case to dry.
Begin making the moulding by routing a small ogee profile on the bottom moulding pieces. Miter the pieces, then attach them with nails or screws (Benjamin used screws that he recessed into the wood and then covered with putty).

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'The Walking Dead' Inspired Beer Has Actual Brains In It. This Seems Like A Fine Idea, Just Fine
If you had told me yesterday that there were people who read and/or watched The Walking Dead and came away from it thinking "you know, we should try eating brains, I bet that is a really good idea," then I would have called you a dope and walked away from that conversation as soon as I could. And yet, the Internet has proven, as it always does, that I am the real dope here. Philadelphia's Dock Street Brewing Co. has created a new beer flavored with brains. Actual brains. Actual, literal, roasted brains.
To be fair, they're goat brains and not human, but I'm not actually sure that makes it a whole lot better. Besides, there's cranberry in this stuff, and that's just gross.


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School of Music to kick off 'Southern Exposure' concerts
The University of South Carolina's School of Music kicks off its 2009-10 "Southern Exposure Concert Series" with a performance by the dynamic ensemble, Real Quiet, an all-star band that includes percussionist David Cossin, cellist Felix Fan and pianist Andrew Russo.
The series begins Friday, Oct. 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the School of Music recital hall.
Real Quiet is dedicated to hard-edge acoustic and electric music that often blurs the borders between classical, pop and alternative genres. The group has performed to critical acclaim throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Russia.
The program consists of "Wild Pitch" by Annie Gosfield; "The Last Buffalo" by Phil Klein; "Tight Sweater" by Marc Mellits; Lou Harrison's "Varied Trio"; and the world premiere of "Things Like That" by Jacob ter Veldhuis.
"Southern Exposure" concerts feature professional artists and ensembles and university faculty and students who perform recent music and classical compositions from the past century. Since its inception, the series has become one of the School of Music's most popular offerings. The series won the 2007 Chamber Music America/American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Award for Adventurous Programming.
Early arrival is suggested, as the concerts are standing room only. For a donation of $75 or more, patrons can reserve one seat for the season. Visiting composer Marc Mellits will deliver a public lecture the composition process for his own music from 2:30 – 4 p.m. in Room 210 of the School of Music.
For more information on "Southern Exposure," visit the Web site, www.music.sc.edu, or call John Fitz Rogers at 803-576-5753.


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Uresha - from Vancouver,BC, Vancouver,BC
First, color your fondant or gum paste. Use whatever colors you like, or get a marbelized effect by kneading two different colored fondants together. Roll out the fondant or gum paste about 1/8 inch thick. Use a butterfly cutter to cut your shape. You can roll a small ball of fondant or gum paste into a log and shape it into the body of the butterfly, or just pipe the body on with icing. Give motion to your creatures by positioning the wings in a flower forming cup. Decorate the wings however you like. Sparkle gel or pearlized sprinkles look like little jewels, but are still edible.


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Brevard, N.C. - Allie Hovis scored her seventh goal of the year for the Tornados as they maintained a 1-0 lead through the first half and most of the second before Mars Hill tied the game for good in the 64th minute.
Brevard goes to 6-9-1 and 0-5-1 in the conference, while Mars Hill goes to 2-12-1 and 0-5-1 in the conference.
Hovis scored in the tenth minute off of a cross from Bailey Varley to give the Tornados a 1-0 lead. Brevard outshot Mars Hill 12-5 in the first and controlled the ball to maintain the 1-0 lead into the second half.
The Lions finally scored when Abby Martin knocked a shot past Sydney Douglas for an unassisted goal. Douglas, who leads the conference in saves, record seven Friday night while allowing just one goal.
Hovis threatened to score again when she had a free kick opportunity in the first overtime. Her shot hit the cross bar before bouncing down towards the Lions keeper, Chelsea Parker, who grabbed the bouncing ball and held on for another save.
The Tornados once again threatened in the second overtime. Varley, who led the team with seven shots, knocked a well placed shot past Parker before the play was called offsides. Mars Hill held on for the 1-1 tie despite being outshot by Brevard 23-13.
The Tornados have just three games remaining and will travel to Emmanuel on Thursday October 22 for the first of the three.


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Families dance the night away.
Feature the black bear and its adaptations for survival in the
forest. Crawl into the bear's den, compare your senses to that of
the black bear, feel his fur, come face to face with a black bear
mount and more.
Exhibit includes numerous artifacts, photographs and other
documentary items that tell the story of Chicago's iconic candy
makers, including Snickers, Lemonheads, Butterfingers
and Cracker Jack.
Interactive learning centers include a barn slide, apple
orchard and chicken coop. Maggie, a life-sized
fiberglass milking cow sponsored by Golden Oaks Farm in Wauconda,
will be the focus of the new exhibit. Maggie is over five feet tall
and features a working udder that recirculates the water that
children "milk."
A new respite care program offers
free childcare for children with special needs. The program is free
for all families. No affiliation with the church or any church is
required.Facilities specific to children with special needs
include: wheelchair access, quiet room, sensory wall, playroom,
nursery, accessible restroom and changing table.Volunteers are
trained with sensitivity and knowledge to care for children with
autism, Down syndrome, behavioral disorders, cerebral palsy, speech
and language impairments, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, and
developmental/cognitive disabilities. There is a place for any
child affected by special needs, as well as their
siblings. Childcare is provided from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday
evenings. Children may be dropped off and picked up at any time
during this period. Parents are welcome to spend time in the
facilities to observe, meet other parents, or connect with
volunteers. To register, email or call Amy Giacalone, [email protected].


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Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber top Forbes' highest-earning celebs under 30 list
Listen to Lady Gaga on iHeartRadio | Listen to Justin Bieber on iHeartRadio
Despite being sidelined by a hip injury for a good part of the year, Lady Gaga has managed to earn the top spot on "Forbes'" latest "Highest-Earning Celebs Under 30" list.
According to the magazine, the Mother Monster brought in $80 million between June 2012 and June 2013. Her "Born This Way Ball" tour reportedly grossed a total of $168 million when it was cut short in January, and the magazine predicts that it likely would have topped the $200 million mark had she been able to finish it.
Justin Bieber was the runner-up this year. The 19-year-old earned $58 million, courtesy of his "Believe" tour and chart-topping "Believe Acoustic" album.
Taylor Swift came in third, followed by Calvin Harris, Rihanna, Katy Perry and Adele. Actors Jennifer Lawrence, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner all made the list's top ten as well.
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Why Logic Foundries Will Fail in Moving to Analog
published in GSA Forum, Volume 16, issue 1
by Jens Kosch, Chief Technology Officer, X-FAB Silicon Foundries and Volker Herbig, Marketing Manager, X-FAB Silicon Foundries
The analog foundry business is not a fad. Many foundries are seriously trying to move into this space. However, transformation requires a change from being contract manufacturers ... more
Consolidation is all about timing
Why pro-actively consolidating their own business and operations is the best way for IDMs to survive the downturn
published on EETimes, 18th February 2009
written by Norbert Meyer, VP Strategic Projects, X-FAB Silicon Foundries
An ad campaign a few years ago posed a clearcut business strategy choice – to be wolf or sheep. Most semiconductor companies today face a similar decision: be active in market consolidation or risk becoming consolidated ... more


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By Gale Fiege Herald Writer
ARLINGTON — More than 200 jobs are scheduled to be added this year at MicroGreen Polymers, which uses innovative technology to make food and beverage containers from recycled plastic.
The company last month received a $5 million investment from the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. The investment allows MicroGreen to expand is commercial production sooner than anticipated, said Tom Malone, who serves as president and chief executive officer of the company.
MicroGreen is in the midst of raising another $15 million to support its expansion and its ability to "produce a wide range of environmentally responsible, recyclable cups and trays for consumer use," Malone said.
After reading about MicroGreen in The Herald earlier this year, Koran Andrews, the Stillaguamish Tribe's enterprise corporation chief executive officer, made a visit to the company.
"After I read about MicroGreen, I thought, 'Wow, this is really cool.' I made an appointment to take a tour with the idea that we would buy their InCycle beverage cups for our Angel of the Winds casino," Andrews said. "As the technology was explained to me, I realized that the MicroGreen goal is the same as the tribe's, to save the Earth for the next generation."
The Stillaguamish Tribe had been looking to diversify its investment portfolio and the opportunity at MicroGreen was a perfect fit, Andrews said.
"We don't want all of our eggs in the casino basket. And our goal is to show our appreciation to the community by partnering with the city of Arlington on civic projects and supporting the businesses here. We all live together," Andrews said. "As a tribal member and business leader, I find it important that we support our community and that we do better than most average companies. We're already responsible for more than 700 good jobs in north Snohomish County, and now we've played a part in helping to add another 200 jobs at MicroGreen. Living-wage jobs with benefits. Jobs that don't require a commute."
Arlington Mayor Barbara Tolbert said she is thrilled with the partnerships the tribe is pursuing.
"The generosity from the tribe has been consistent," Tolbert said. "And to see the tribe invest in a company that is investing in Arlington is spectacular. MicroGreen is a company on the move."
MicroGreen company officials are pleased to have the Stillaguamish Tribe as an investor and a customer, Malone said.
"The financial support is important, but it also feels good that our sustainability ethos resonated particularly well with the tribe," he said.
MicroGreen, located in the Jensen Business Park in Arlington, currently employs about 45 people. The inspiration for its InCycle cup was a desire to reduce the amount of plastic in garbage dumps, Malone said. InCycle is made from recycled water bottles through a low-cost process that results in a lighter party cup that its makers say keeps beer colder longer, doesn't crack and can be thrown back into the recycling bin.
The company's investors, including Waste Management and others, are pleased to see MicroGreen developing products for airlines, food processors and restaurants, Malone said.
The InCycle plastic cup is being offered seasonally in a San Francisco Bay area Costco test market. Sales went well last summer. At some point, people in Snohomish County should be able to buy InCycle cups at Costco. In the meantime, the cups are available for sale online at Amazon.com. MicroGreen Polymers Inc. was founded by graduate researchers at the University of Washington in 2006. More information is at www.microgreeninc.com.
Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; email@example.com.
More information
People interested in inquiring about new jobs at MicroGreen Polymers should contact Select Staffing, 1000 SE Everett Mall Way, Suite 410, Everett, WA 98208, or call 425-374-5858.


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Ring Flash and Beauty Dish used for amazing shots of Martina in the Sirena Models officePosted by admin in Home, tags: beauty dish, martina, model, ring flash, strobist, swimsuit
We used a Ring Flash and a Beauty Dish separately to get these awesome photo results. Each resulted in very different look and style. Martina, one of our popular 5'9″ fashion catalog models, came by the Sirena Agency office yesterday to get a few current fashion / glamour shots to add to her online portfolio. We were originally planning to shoot on the rooftop outside (look for that photo shoot in the future), but had an unusual Los Angeles rainy morning. With a change of plans we ended up just having a quick 15 minute shoot inside utilizing Sirena Models' vast array of photography equipment. Using the ring flash, a doughnut shaped light that goes around the camera lens, resulted in the Maxim style glamour shots. Arms and legs show a streak of highlight with a shadowed fall-off that accentuates the models body. A few of the shots were taken with the Hensel Beauty Dish, a studio light attachment that looks like a big chinese wok, giving photos a nice and soft yet crisp beauty look. A 20 percent grid was also used on the Beauty Dish to enhance the shadows and concentrate the light with even fall-off from center. Hair and Make-up was done by the model herself in just a few minutes in the changing room. Please enjoy the shots and if looking for an experienced model for your next shoot, please keep the beautiful Martina P. in mind and call Sirena models at 818-232-7341. All photos Jason Wild. Martina's portfolio photos here.


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Sheriff's Office Reports Inmate Death
Santa Barbara- June 12th, 2013
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is reporting the death of an inmate. At approximately 11:45 a.m. on June 7th, 54-year-old Marcos D. Garza of Santa Maria was transported from the Santa Barbara County Jail to a local hospital due to a medical emergency. He was hospitalized and treated for an ongoing medical condition. Mr. Garza passed away on Sunday, June 10th from what appears to be natural causes. The Coroner's Office will release a cause of death once its investigation is complete.
Mr. Garza was booked at the Santa Barbara County Jail on June 4th on a theft charge. He was also remanded without bail for previous charges which included possession of a controlled substance, being under the influence of a controlled substance and resisting and obstructing a peace officer.
Next of kin has been notified.
For all Media Inquiries Please Contact:
PIO Kelly Hoover
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We live to eat when in New Orleans, and so we don't often think to eat on our feet. Indeed, most of us try to have as many superlative gustatory experiences as we can while here. Reservations are made months in advance. Dresses are purchased and suits pressed, for when in New Orleans, we dress for dinner. We spend hours at the table, indulging our appetites, savoring each bite. When eating in New Orleans, life is good.
Yet to truly experience in New Orleans, visitors should step out of the restaurants and onto the street. Eat on your feet once during your stay. There may not be many places to grab a quick bite in New Orleans, but a few are worthy of note.
Verti Marte is always open (literally), and you'll always find over-stuffed po-boys with spicy mayo.
Some of the finest Muffulettas are found at Central Grocery on Decatur Street. Start with one and share it; you can always go back for seconds.
Instead of a second Muffuletta, try a creamy gelato from the Sucré Gelato Truck that is usually parked somewhere around Frenchman Street in the Marigny, or Audubon Park.
The standard cooling treat in New Orleans, of course, is a snobliz from Hansen's. They've been in business for more than 70 years, and it's still run by a Hansen. The sno-bliz is fluffy, it's flavorful, it's amazing. Hansen's opens in March, just in time for the really warm weather. Is it too early to get in line?
The innkeepers of your New Orleans Bed and Breakfast may know other great spots to grab a quick bite in the city. It's worth investigating.
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Condensed Matter Seminar, Young S. Lee, MIT, Two faces of the kagomé lattice: quantum spin liquids and topological flat bands
I will describe experimental studies of new states of magnetism on the S=1/2 kagomé lattice. In particular, I will discuss results on two materials: one with antiferromagnetic exchange (herbertsmithite) and one with ferromagnetic exchange (Cu(1,3-bdc)).
Quantum spin liquids are new states of matter that are characterized by long-range entanglement and support exotic excitations. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the original proposal for such a state by Anderson; however, they have only recently been realized in experiments. Herbertsmithite is a leading candidate for having a quantum spin liquid (QSL) ground state. A recent breakthrough in crystal growth has allowed us to uncover a hallmark signature of the QSL state. Inelastic neutron scattering measurements reveal that the spin excitations are fractionalized, a remarkable first. Additional measurements, made possible by the crystals, further corroborate the identification of a QSL.
In contrast to the antiferromagnetic case, ferromagnetic moments on the kagomé lattice are not highly frustrated. Our neutron scattering measurements on Cu(1,3-bdc) confirm that the spins order at low temperatures. However, inelastic scattering reveals an interesting flat band in the magnon dispersion relations. Moreover, each band is separated by a gap from the other bands. I will discuss the role of the Dzyaloshinsky-Moriya interaction and the prospects of measuring new physics with topologically non-trivial magnon bands.
Location: PCTS Seminar Room
Date/Time: 04/15/13 at 1:15 pm - 04/15/13 at 2:30 pm
Category: Condensed Matter Seminar
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Board game co-creator Keith Baker said "The Doom that Came to Atlantic City" is a board game "essentially where giant monsters stomp around and compete to destroy the city first."
Baker, who lives in Portland, and his co-creator were approached by The Forking Path to publish, license and launch the game.
Forking Path project leader Erik Chevalier turned to Kickstarter to raise money for the game. The public put in more than $122,000 — well above the $35,000 requested.
Now, months after the money was raised, Forking Path has posted on Kickstarter that "The project is over, the game is canceled." It's citing inexperience in launching board games.
Now game backers want to know what happened to the $122,000.
"I don't know anything about the finances of the Forking Path," Baker said. "I don't know his plan for repaying them. I know he has signed an agreement that he will repay them."
Chevalier declined to speak on camera to KOIN 6 News. He is seeking legal counsel and said the "Kickstarter Terms of Service that were in place when I launched the project do not require that I repay backers if the project fails. But I have offered to do that as I am able."
Kickstarter officials declined comment but said, according to their policy, this is between the backers and the person who started the project.
To be clear, Baker is not involved with the Kickstarter campaign — he is the game's co-creator. He said he plans to offer the more-than 1,200 backers a paper version of his game.
Update 7/31/13: On Wednesday the publisher of this project said he is now starting to refund the backers.
In a post to the Kickstarter page for "The Doom that Came to Atlantic City," the publisher said he has already given the game's top backer his $2,500 back. And he said he has contacted everyone in the next tier down, to find out how to get their money back as well.
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The sixth generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10) was produced from 2011 - 2016 with LCI updates arriving in 2014. In the US BMW offered a hatchback 5 Series Gran Truismo (F07) and the rest of the world also go a Station Wagon/Touring version F11.
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Hello! Right from the start I have to say that I have never posted a tutorial on something like this, so don't be too hard on me!!! I am sure there are better or even simpler ways to do this but this method worked for me. I did make a minor mistake which I will point out but overall it was relatively easy since I had done this before.
Our previous 5-series was a 2008 model and I was able to find a great tutorial that allowed me to hardwire my Escort Passport 9500i easily http://forums.5series.net/topic/708-radar-det/. So, to give back to the community, I took some pictures of my new install and wanted to share with you guys how I was able to hardwire this same detector in a 2011 550i (F10). So here goes .
Just for info, I was using the Direct Wire Power Cord accessory that comes with the 9500i. I had to order a new one for this install since I left the original one in my old 550. It is a nice inline fused cord with a spade connector for power and a circle connector for ground. Since I used the midline wire taps (JT&T 22-16AWG Red Mid-Line Tap from Home Depot), I ended up cutting these connectors off.
Opening the Overhead Console:
This is, without a doubt, the hardest part of the entire install, but not too hard! The console really consists of two layers (basic decorative plastic covering and the actual "meat" of the console) but it is much easier to remove both layers at one time (I could not see an easy way to fully separate the 2 layers).
If you use a spatula (plastic rather than metal) or have strong fingernails, you can easily separate the plastic housing layer (outer)from the circuit board/lights layer (inner) on the rear and front of the console (Photo 1).
It is held together with rather weak plastic clips. I tried but could not fully separate the 2 layers but by doing this I was able to see how to pull out the entire console as one unit.
The full console is held tightly in place by 6 metal clips (Photo 2).
The front and rear clips are easy to release but the two side clips are much stiffer. Here is how I was able to release these clips:
1) If you have successfully released the front and rear plastic clips of the outer layer, with a flashlight, you should be able to see the 2 metal clips at the front of the console. By putting a couple of fingers between the clips and applying steady down pressure you should be able to pop the front of the console down freeing the clips. Just make sure you are pulling down on the inner layer and not the flimsy outer layer. If you are having problems with this and you have small hands, you may be able to reach a couple of fingers in the very front between the windshield and the roof's interior and push down with that hand while pulling down with your other hand at the same time. A good photo of this (for an E90) is here: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97545 You probably need to sit in the front passenger seat backwards to be able to do this .
2) Next, you have the 2 side clips to work on. I was able to see the side of each clip by pulling down somewhat aggressively on the outer layer from the rear of the console, which gave me enough room to stick a screwdriver in to push the clip inward while pulling down on the full console (sorry, I should have taken a photo of this step). Once one of the side clips is released, you should be able to do the same on the other side or you just might be able to wiggle and work the entire console down completely by rotating it toward the rear of the car.
I think this all might sound a bit daunting but really in retrospect it wasn't too difficult. I really think that if you have smaller hands it might be easier . Here is a photo of the console fully removed and hanging by the wire harness. I did not bother disconnecting the harness because the console was never really in my way (Photo 3)!
Finding the Correct Wires:
I used a volt meter to probe several wires until I found one that seemed to carry a switched 12vdc supply. Here is where I made my mistake! I found a wire leading to the auxiliary sunroof motor (big silver thing that tilts the sunroof up and down) that seemed to carry a good 12 volts (it read 12.2 volts on my digital voltmeter). I quickly tapped into it using that 22-16g mid-line tap (Radio Shack or Home Depot). Upon testing the line again, I got 11.98 volts with the ignition engaged and 12.20 volts with the engine running. Should be good, right? Wrong for my Escort Passport 9500i! Connected to this supply, the Escort would only make a barely audible clicking noise. I connected it using the cigarette socket supply and it turned on properly. I then measured the voltage coming from the cigarette socket and it was 13.8 volts!!! So I figured I had just tapped a lower power source and needed to find a better source among the many wires in the harness.
The eventual solution was a green & brown wire in a bundle just forward of the silver sunroof motor. The bundle was heading towards the the rearview mirror (photo 4).
i had to remove some of the black cloth tape to fully expose the wires. I checked and I had a good 13.5-13.9 volts there. Again using the 22-16 gauge midline tap, I connected my positive wire that would lead to the detector (photo 5).
This time the detector turned on perfectly and off when the car turned off!
Next, I needed to find a good ground. On my prior install I was able to use a bolt that was screwed into the roof's interior. On the F10, these bolts were a bit harder to see and I had no angled tools that would allow me to loosen them to then secure my ground wire to. If you have a skinny angled socket wrench and small hands you may be able to do this. The bolts are to the right and left of the sunroof motor (photo 6).
In my search for a better "12 volt" wire, I did find a couple of easily accessible wires that were good grounds. The one I used was on the harness going to the sunroof motor (photo 7).
I disconnected the plug going to the motor and looking at the back side of the plug (you are seeing the wires entering the back of the plug, the ground wire is the yellow & green wire in the upper left most hole or lower rightmost hole depending on how you are holding it (photo 8).
Using another midline tap, I attached the ground wire leading to the detector. Note you will see the unused "mistake" tap from my first attempt at finding suitable 12v power (photo 9).
Final Steps
The final steps are pretty basic . Remember to plug the harness back into the sunroof motor and make sure it still works!
Then, I stuffed the remaining amount of detector power cord into the roof interior making sure that it would not interfere with replacement of the overhead console. My midline taps are a bit bulky so I had to tuck those in nicely for the same reason. I ran the other end of the direct-wire cord (the part that plugs into the detector) out between the roof interior and the windshield just to the left of the rearview mirror deck. I carefully tucked the cord into the left side of that deck so that only a bit of wire is exposed leading to the detector (photo 10).
I reconfirmed that the detector was properly powered and then I replaced the overhead console. Before replacing it, make sure to snap the outer layer (plastic clips) to the inner layer. You should be able to easily confirm that all the clips are engaged. Now carefully replace the full console by first seating the rear part first and make sure the fat wire harness is out of the way and tucked to the right (passenger side). Now rotate the front of the console up and push upward somewhat forcefully. You will hear the snap as the clips catch. Do the same for the sides and the rear. When you are done, everything should look flush and "factory" (photos 11 & 12).
Obviously, you do this install at your own risk. I can assume no responsibility or liability for any damage or problems you have with your install. I have only outlined what worked for my specific case but it should help you with your install. I would love to hear from anyone who finds this helpful or if you have a better/easier way. I just wanted to try to give back to all of you who have helped me as a lurker in the past.
Scott P.
Last edited by sep23; 01-26-2011 at 06:00 PM. Reason: Spelling error!
I don't know much about electronic wiring (so please excuse my ignorance), but won't tapping into the power that goes to the rearview mirror affect power/functionality of the mirror?
Ah ha! Good Question!
Glad you asked! I was worried about that as well... So I measured the current draw with the detector on and off and noticed less than 1 milliAmp drop and absolutely no voltage drop! So based on these measurements, there hopefully shouldn't be a problem... I will certainly update you guys, if I notice a problem!
Scott P.
Great writeup, thank you!
Invest in a set of interior trim removal tools and taking that console off will be easy. Something like this is invaluable:
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Heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the cars are German, the lovers are Italian and it is all organised by the Swiss.
Hell is where the police are German, the cooks are English, the cars are French, the lovers are Swiss, and it is all organised by the Italians
Wow, that looks like a nice set of tools! I'm sure that would have come in handy for this install! Thanks so much for the info and the link! I think I will get these!
Scott P.
Excellent write up. This will be the first mod to my F10 as it was on my E39. Thanks.
Great write up. Looking to add this to my list..
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Great Writeup! The Overhead Light/Switch console looks very similar to the console in my new X3 (F25). Looks like BMW is practicing design re-use. Perhaps my mind is dull, but I am still unclear about how to "pop" the console down. Did you start with he inner piece (the sort of trapezoid shaped part with the lights and switches) or the big plastic housing with the openings for the motion detector. The way I read your instructions, the inner piece has 4 plastic clips and the outer piece has 6 metal clips. If I understood correctly, you were not able to fully separate the 2 pieces. My apologies, but if you can clarify this, it will give me the best chance of not breaking something on my one month-old car. BTW, I had my radar detector hardwired in my E93, and that was a breeze, once I saw how the clips worked. Thanks in advance!
Hi Alan,
I was considering the part with the 6 metal clips as the inner part and the outer part has the 4 plastic clips. I started by putting a plastic spatula just under the rear portion of the outer piece and pulled down enough to pull down more with my fingers. I then worked my fingers around this outer piece to the sides were I could then see the metal clips on the side of the inner piece. I was able to work my fingers in to where I was now pulling down on the beefy inner piece and finally apply enough downward force on the inner piece to pull it down, releasing the two metal clips. I then did the same on the other sides until the entire unit came out. I wish I could explain this better but essentially, the outer piece is too flimsy to pull down on enough to cause the metal clips on the inner piece to release. The goal should be to open up the outer piece enough so that you can work your fingers or tool on to the stronger inner piece and pull down on that to release the metal clips. I feel that if you apply all your downward force to the outer piece, it will break before the inner's metal clips release... I hope this helps!
Well, I finally was able to get the lighting console down today without destroying anything. I had the BMW TIS instructions on how to do it and I will tell you that your instructions were easier to follow. I even went and bought the Griot trim tools and they definitely did lessen my chances of scratching or breaking something. BMW did make some minor trim design changes between the F10 and the F25, but the basics were the same. There were no metal clips in the back of the inner piece, there were clips in the front, but one of mine was bent during the manufacturing process. I straightened it prior to re-installation. Now about those side clips.... BMW's instructions said something about "unlocking a retaining lug". Still have no idea what that means, but what you described is accurate. There is a white plastic extrusion (the retaining lug?) that the clip fits over. The black plastic piece that encircles the switches can be easily removed, which allows you to see the bottom of the white plastic piece through a slot and maneuver it to make it easier to unclip the metal clips. Perhaps that was what they meant by "unlocking the retaining lug". Either way, with enough prodding from the side with one of the Griot tools (a thin spatula), the console popped down.
Lo and behold, there many more wires than my E39 or E93. I really did not want to start disconnecting connectors to test for a switched 12V source, as some of the wiring deals with the "BMW assist" and I had no desire to go anywhere near that. So, I made an educated guess, and went for the green and brown wire (as you did) that headed towards the rear-view mirror. I figured it made sense that BMW would use a similar wiring scheme, and since it worked for you.... My logic prevailed! 12V switched, although I noticed it takes about 2 seconds to go off when the car is switched off (a smart BMW relay?). I was able to use the bolt that went into the roof, so the "ground" was easy. Situating the wires was a bit of a challenge, as my V1 has a plastic barrel connector. In the past it fit very well towards the front of the cavity. Now, all the empty room was towards the rear so I guided the wires and connector towards the back.
I popped the courtesy light behind the visor and ran the radar detector power wire over the headliner and out through the courtesy light opening. The V1 uses a flat phone wire, so it was easy to clip the courtesy light back on with a little extra push. My detector is clipped on the visor so only the end of the wire, jutting out from behind the visor, is visible.
Re-installing the console was the easiest part of the job. I positioned the rear of it, and it just popped right back in. All done!
I hope I do not have to go back up there for a while, as I am still not sure how exactly those side clips released.
Thanks again for your help!
Last edited by alanintx; 03-12-2011 at 12:29 PM.
What are these BMW TIS instructions you refer to?
2011 535i
Sophisto Grau / Oyster - Black Nappa, Anthracite Wood Gone but not forgotten.
Heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the cars are German, the lovers are Italian and it is all organised by the Swiss.
Hell is where the police are German, the cooks are English, the cars are French, the lovers are Swiss, and it is all organised by the Italians
A friend of mine that works at the BMW dealership printed them for me. It is titled "6131043 Removing and installing/replacing roof switch cluster (complete with trim)" There are about 4 lines of text and 2 pictures. In short, it is worthless.
The text (more or less):
Carefully unclip trim with special tool 00 9 323 (a plastic butter knife) and remove
Unlock retaining lugs with suitable tool while carefully lifting out with special tool 00 9 325 (a plastic spatula)
Remove roof switch cluster in direction of arrow (from the front down)
Unlock plug connections underneath and disconnect (which I did not do)
Cool, thanks. Man, for my Volvo, we had a copy of VADIS (Volvo Aftersale Dealer Information System or something like that). Essentially it was a shop manual with procedures for just about everything.
Wish we had something like that for the F10. I like to know how to take things apart when needed.
2011 535i
Sophisto Grau / Oyster - Black Nappa, Anthracite Wood Gone but not forgotten.
Heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the cars are German, the lovers are Italian and it is all organised by the Swiss.
Hell is where the police are German, the cooks are English, the cars are French, the lovers are Swiss, and it is all organised by the Italians
Ah. The TIS (Technical Information Something in German) is the BMW version. It used to be available on CD, but now I think it is only available to the dealers via a private web site.
Hi Alan,
Thanks for the good feedback. I'm happy to hear that my write up helped in some way and that you got your V1 working nicely! I think it's funny that BMW's TIS is so minimal. It's great that we can all help each other! Anyways, thanks again!
Take care,
Worked like a charm. Thank you for taking the time to write such a comprehensive and clear DIY!
I have nothing to add after doing this myself other than to say take your time removing the OH console and any time you start to get frustrated take a 15 minute break. You'll get it with perseverance!
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Thanks for your feedback! I'm so happy to hear that you had success getting things working! Take care!
2011 535i
Sophisto Grau / Oyster - Black Nappa, Anthracite Wood Gone but not forgotten.
Heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the cars are German, the lovers are Italian and it is all organised by the Swiss.
Hell is where the police are German, the cooks are English, the cars are French, the lovers are Swiss, and it is all organised by the Italians
Great instructions, will need to give it a try while wife's at work, she always gives me a hard time when I tear I to something that is fairly new
Great post. Well done!
I wired mine slightly differently using the fuse box in the glove comparment. The question is does anyone know which of the fuses are switched with the ignition? I can't find one that is, they all appear to be hot.
Thanks in advance.
Glad it is working and the writeup is very well done, pic is worth a thousand words.
Two thoughts
1. Current draw from the 9500i will cause a voltage drop in the wire itself and at every connection along the way from Battery to the tap in point, so always use the lowest guage wire available.
2. Ground is a relative term. Check for ground connectivity between the selected point and the BMW official ground for jumper cables should be done. It can be different and I will not bore all with the detail.
Enjoy the result, are you going to use the suction cups or convert to some other mount ?
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Thanks Sep23! Have to say that I followed this very helpful install today while installing the hardwire for my V1. I was able to identify the wires necessary for switched 12v power, and tapped them very easily using the same type of in-line wire taps shown above.
I'm not super happy with the placement of the remote display. My usual place is where the A Pillar meets the dash top. On the F10, it's not really all that flat. I installed it there anyway, as I didn't like any of the other places that I test fit it on. Just personal preference.
As for getting the overhead console open, it's really easy - just pull. I've taken apart a lot of interior trim in my life, so I know the right amount of pressure needed to release the snap-in connectors. Given enough gentle pressure, the whole thing just pops right out. Pull from the windshield side first, as the rear is hooked into the overhead.
2011 535i
Sophisto Grau / Oyster - Black Nappa, Anthracite Wood Gone but not forgotten.
Heaven is where the police are British, the cooks are French, the cars are German, the lovers are Italian and it is all organised by the Swiss.
Hell is where the police are German, the cooks are English, the cars are French, the lovers are Swiss, and it is all organised by the Italians
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Excellent write up! Thanks. Similarly, I hardwired mine straight into the Mirror Housing and detailed it here:
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Great job and pictures. Your procedure will work perfectly with my new 2011 X3. When I first tried to do this without any research I had no problem getting the front and rear clips released but couldn't get the middle ones for fear of breaking something. Now that's not a problem, due to your great details and pictures.
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How to Build Your Social Media Fan Base
After the last blog I posted on social media marketing, has your company started on its social networking strategy yet? No? Perhaps you feel like you still don't have enough information to launch a social media marketing policy at this time. Fortunately, SSI's September issue offers best practice tips to help electronic security companies manage social networking sites.
Of course, with such an interesting topic, I wasn't able to include all the great material I gathered in the print article. So, I've posted it in the Under Surveillance blog. In this second installment in a series of three blogs, let's see what social media managers can do to build a fan base.
First, let's get one thing straight. "There is no such thing as 'If you build it, they will come' with social media," says Kristen Simmons, managing partner of the marketing firm Lightswitch, which consults businesses in various industries to improve customer experience.
Indeed, it takes effort to build your Facebook and/or Twitter following, according to Kelly Ahern, account executive for Caster Communications, a PR partner with Linear. During Linear's Social Media Marketing Training Webinar on Aug. 22, Ahern stressed that your company's Web site must be in tip-top shape before trying to acquire followers.
"Remember, you are driving people from your social media sites to your Web site, so you want to make sure that you're giving your followers a really great impression," she explains. "Make sure that your site has great images and its updated."
If your company Web site is already at its best, one of the easiest ways to start building a fan base is to inform your entire organization that your company is now on social media.
"Make them aware of the social media channels that your company supports," Vector Security Vice President of Marketing Art Miller says. "Have them follow, 'like' and contribute. If you provide clear guidelines for your teams to follow, social media can provide a great forum to get feedback from your customers."
Brian Plant, founder and CEO of eFish Marketing, an Internet marketing agency for security alarm dealers and monitoring companies, agrees, and says that all companies should advertise that they're on social media on all print materials.
"Put it on business cards, stationary, service orders or anything you can leave with customers," he says.
Another way to add followers is to search for buzzwords that apply to your business in the Twitter search bar, such as "alarm system," "home security system" or "personal emergency response," Ahern explains. This allows companies to reach out to prospects who are seeking these particular services in their areas.
"You can directly respond to that prospective client and provide him/her with industry knowledge, which can hopefully build a business relationship with that person."
Remember that the Facebook news feed also plays a big role in bringing fans to your page, so make sure that you post exciting, relevant content to engage followers.
"Nine out of 10 fans will probably never revisit your fan page unless you give them a reason to come back," Ahern says. "The news feed features posts that people share often or a post that has 10 'likes' and maybe 15 comments. That's what you want to strive for — creating content that is so interesting that people are commenting, 'liking' and sharing it with others."
If you're thinking of starting a contest to get more "likes" on your Facebook page or more followers on Twitter, Plant warns that this strategy could be dangerous.
"It's not a very good long-term solution," he says. "As soon as that contest is over, all the 'likes' sort of disappear. A better strategy is to identify people or an organization in your local market that has influence. Perhaps like the local chamber of commerce or congressman — somebody that has influence in the community who will follow you back."
Do you have any tips on how to build a social networking fan base? Leave them in the comments section below. Also, be sure to check back next week for the last installment of SSI's social media blog series. The topic? Responding to negative customer feedback.
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Snippets of assorted Fox TV commentators link that conviction to his earlier film criticizing Barack Obama. The implication is that he's a martyr to the cause. And for those in his choir a little slower to catch on, he cuts to an actor playing Abe Lincoln, giving his "farewell address," a speech freighted with symbolism.
"I now leave, not knowing when, or whether ever, I may return."
Cut to John Wilkes Booth, an assassination, and a great Republican lost to history.
What doesn't matter is that Lincoln actually gave that address as he left Illinois for Washington in 1861, four years before his assassination.
What does is D'Souza's almost comical gall at daring to make the comparison.
"America" sets itself up as a piece of documentary counter-history, opening with George Washington not surviving the 1777 defeat at the Battle of Brandywine, which causes Mount Rushmore and the Statue of Liberty to dissolve. Where would the world be if America wasn't here?
But D'Souza abandons that as he posits his main thesis _ that a conspiracy by academics and activists has created a culture of "shame" about American history. He lists five "indictments" that Native American activists, Mexican-American academics, African-American leaders, leftist historians and the Occupy Movement have sold the American public � that we stole Indian land, Mexican land, African slaves, global colonies (and oil) and that capitalists are stealing from each and every one of us, even today. Then he sets out to dismiss each of those indictments.
He's on his safest ground going after historian Howard Zinn, whose "People's History of the United States" is a de-mythologized look at assorted American wrongs, dating from European settlement of the New World, to slavery, Indian "genocide" and through Vietnam and today's "Oil Wars."
Zinn is darling of the left _ Hollywood liberals embraced him _ which makes him a good conservative whipping boy. Yes, his book is taught in a lot of America's colleges and universities. No, D'Souza doesn't mention that it's typically taught as an added text to counter the standard narrative of American history. Using the shrill Zinn along with more conventional texts teaches students critical thinking.
D'Souza takes issue with the notion that keeping "conquered lands" was something we invented, punctures the use of "genocide" to describe the impact of disease on Native American populations in the early years after European settlement, and counters the idea that the Sioux Nation, for instance, should refuse compensation for lands taken from them in violation of treaty because they expect the lands to be given back to them. The Sioux themselves seized those lands from other tribes, so maybe they should cash Uncle Sam's check and shut up.
D'Souza whines that "capitalists are under fire" and flings the usual hero entrepreneurs up on screen (Steve Jobs, et al) while avoiding mentioning rapacious corporate compensation culture, Wall Street chicanery or high finance gambling.
He dismisses the notion of any lingering impact of slavery on African Americans, 150 years after the fact, with a couple of up-by-their-bootstraps anecdotes, and sidesteps the fiasco of Vietnam by interviewing a pilot who was shot down, held prisoner and tortured by the Vietnamese.
His re-enactments include that one Frenchman conservatives love, Alexis de Tocqueville, who wrote so admiringly about our "character" _ 180 years ago. D'Souza could probably have found better credentialed historians to weigh in on his side of these topics, making for a serious and civil debate, but is generally content to aim lower in that regard. Canada-born Sen. Ted Cruz is tossed up as an expert on Texas history, one of the few laughs in "America."
What he's doing, it turns out, is lowering the viewer's standards of proof for a vigorous return to "2016" territory, a hatchet job on Obama and Obamacare that tries to tie everything to a 1960s "radical" organizer who might have influenced the president and, of course, Hillary Clinton.
D'Souza cannot help himself. He's discovered a way to get rich hurling Obama-baiting red meat to an audience that cannot get enough of that, so he abandons any pretense of making a movie about how this country should have a more vigorous debate about its image, its principles and just what the truth is about its history. Well, don't begrudge him that. He will need a nest egg if he goes to prison.


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HOU: Reggie Bush, USC If no tradeout here, they have to take him he provides versatility all over the field (backfield w/ or w/o Davis, slot, KR/PR) Ideally tradeout here though as RB slot is solid w/ Dom Davis, KR/PR Mathis is a pro-bowler and a slot receiver can be found in 2-3 rd / FA
NO: Matt Leinart, USC He is the most NFL-ready QB in this draft NO needs someone who can step in and succeed now and be the long-term solution. Matt is their guy.
TEN: Vince Young, Texas I think Brick would be a better pick here as it fills a bigger IMMEDIATE need, but VY has too much upside to pass on w/ the #3 pick, and has a year or two to be groomed by McNair (assuming he restructures to stay)
NYJ: DBrickashaw Ferguson, Virginia Jets take a guy who is as near a lock to be a pro-bowl mainstay LT as we have seen in the draft since Pace (other than maybe Gallery...)
GB: AJ Hawk, OSU GB takes a LB who can step in and start from day 1 and who will be a leader on this defense that lacks any moxie for years to come (we Bears fans get a giant knot in their stomach)
OAK: Mario Williams, NC State This pass rusher is a physical beast who will only get better as he further develops his technique in the NFL. At 67 running a 4.55 40, he is terrifying on the edge.
SF: Michael Huff, Texas SF has many needs and would love to trade down here to get extra picks (Denver for 22/29?), but assuming they dont, they take BPA here in Huff, who will be an immediate upgrade at either DC / S from the outset of camp.
BUF: Haloti Ngata, Oregon I personally think he is overrated (just an opinion from a PAC-10 fan (go Sun Devils)) Buffalos D was retched last year after Spikes b/c none of the other LBs could shed the blocks Ngata will eat up 2 blockers on all inside runs allowing the LBs to make more plays.
DET: Jimmy Williams, Va Tech The Lions are hoping that Huff falls here, but if not they take Williams here to upgrade a suspect (being kind) DS. Williams has some character issues but his talent is undeniable, and the Lions have a serious lack of young talent in their secondary.
AZ: LenDale White, USC The chants of LenDale in Glendale dont go unnoticed here I personally think that the Cards should go OL here, but with their new stadium this year they need somebody to create a buzz to fill some seats (we dont even get the home games on TV here), and you dont get that w/ OL picks, a position that can be upgraded later in a deep OL draft or FA
STL: Chad Greenway, Iowa the Rams are thrilled to have Greenway here if they cant get Huff while their secondary needs help (resigning Archuleta should be a priority) there are no DC here that are worth the #11 pick Greenway will make in immediate impact in a poor defense that could use a presence in the middle
CLE: Manny Lawson, NC State This pick will make a lot more sense after the combine, where I think Lawson is sure to showcase the blazing DE / OLB (3-4) speed he used to dominate at NC State. He is a little small for DE in Crennels system, but will be a Greg Lloyd type in this 3-4 and should make an immediate impact
BAL: Tamba Hali, PSU OT and WR are their most pressing needs (assuming they resign J Lewis), but there isnt one that I think they would value at #13, so they take Hali, a DE that fills another need here. Pass rush was a problem opposite T Suggs last year, and Hali is an immediate upgrade. Look for BAL to try to trade down here to acquire extra picks and address more needs (this is another team that would LOVE to swap w/ DENs 2 1st round picks)
PHI: Winston Justice, USC He is a need pick/reach here, and has some character issues, but PHI needs a T to replace Runyan, who will likely leave via FA, and inject some youth into this line. They will need someone who can match up w/ the speed rushers in this division (Osi, Strahan, D Ware); Justice is a converted TE who has the agility to handle the speed rush and has experience against top-notch competition at USC
ATL: Ko Simpson, S. Carolina If ATL could get Huff here, they would crap themselves, but they love Simpson here, who as a ball-hawking S should be named the starter immediately. He excelled against elite competition at S Carolina and will fill a huge void in the DS.
MIA: Jay Cutler, Vanderbilt MIA would be shocked if Cutler fell to them at 16, so if hes here they take him. Cutlers intangibles (arm strength, moxie, leadership) remind critics of Brett Favre. While I think this is a little excessive (he could be the next K Boller, too), I think he is a solid pick and a huge upgrade to Feurotte. This, of course, could change w/ the pending free agency of Brees, Pennington (?)& Culpepper (?)
MIN: DeAngelo Williams, Memphis MIN needs a back to bring back a solid, consistent running game the likes of which they havent seen since the retirement of Robert Smith. Williams can be that guy. He has proven to be a durable, tough back who can run behind a line that is far from a bunch of All-Americans (name 1 guy on the Memphis line). Maroney will also get some votes here as the local choice, but Williams is the more polished prospect.
DAL: Marcus McNeill, Auburn Dallas O-line showed it needs a lot of help last year after Flozell went down McNeill can provide immediate help at OT opposite Adams; a huge upgrade that will help both Bledsoe and J. Jones / Barber III
SD: Tye Hill, Clemson SD has Q. Jammer, Florence & Sammy Davis in its defensive backfield, and none of the above has shown to be anything near worth the 1st round grade they received. Hill should push these guys for immediate playing time. Bing could be a reach here as well, but SDs biggest need with their blitzing 3-4 is a cover corner Enter Hill.
KC: Santonio Holmes, OSU - KC has been one of the most prolific offenses in NFL history for the past 4-5 years and has several superstars, but they are all aging along with an O-Line averaging 30+ in age. Holmes has the ability to be a #1 receiver; something this O has never had, and someone who can open things up for LJ and Gonzalez.
NE: Laurence Maroney, Minnesota Corey Dillon showed last season that he is aging and can no longer be relied on to carry the load for the entire season, and is certainly not the long-term answer. NE could go CB here, but I like Maroney to fit in as a power between the tackles runner to grind out first downs, provide quality depth, and make Bradys life easier. He is the last of the elite runners in this draft, and quality DBs can be gotten in rd. 2.
DEN (via WAS): Vernon Davis, Maryland Denver would get a great steal here if Vernon fell to them. He is an adequate enough blocker, but his ability to stretch the seam is something DEN hasnt had since Shannon Sharpe. Adding Davis would be an immediate upgrade that would help an aging R. Smith and an inconsistent Lelie get more favorable coverage matchups.
TB: Leonard Pope, Georgia This is my sleeper pick Gruden likes a grinding running game with Cadillac complimented by PA passing. Pope provides an upgrade at TE for both. He is a monstrous blocker and has soft hands. A young QB like Simms needs a safety net to build confidence and consistency, and Pope can provide that for TB. (Btw they would address OL in Rd. 2 in this scenario)
CIN: Ashton Youboty, OSU - CIN needs a run-stuffing DT but that can be found in Rd. 2and there isn't one worthy of #24 Youboty would be an upgrade to a secondary that, although it produced a lot of takeaways last season, also allowed a lot of big plays. Youboty went against elite competition at OSU and was successful, plus practiced against S. Holmes for 3 years. Here he would be groomed as an aging Tory James eventual replacement.
NYG: DeMeco Ryans, Alabama The Giants LB core was decimated late last season, which showed an extreme lack of depth on an already anemic unit. Ryans, although he lacks ideal speed, plays with great instincts and should be able to step in immediately next to Antonio Pierce and provide solid play for a team desperate for it at his position.
CHI: Antonio Cromartie, FSU Most mocks have the Bears going TE here, but I feel that a quality receiving TE can be found in Rd. 2 (M. Lewis, Fasano). I am also assuming with this pick that the Bears sign Randle El in FA, which is the hot rumor Cromartie is top-10 talent whose stock is down due to an ACL injury last summer. Reports show that his knee is nearly 100%, and if this is confirmed at the combine and accompanied with an impressive workout, the Bears would be crazy not to add a talent of his caliber to the weakest area of its defense.
CAR: Chad Jackson, Florida - CARs need for a solid #2 receiver was evident last season by the skew of receiving stats (S. Smith 103 catches, 2nd on team 25 catches), and SEA exposed it during the NFC Championship. Jackson is a freakishly talented WR who should be able to step in as the immediate #2 on this squad, allowing Colbert to go back to #3 where he is best suited. RB is also a need here, but they will get better value in Rd. 2 on a RB now that the Big 4 are gone.
JAX: Ernie Sims, FSU - JAX has a glaring need at OLB, and needs to add a solid playmaker in the middle of the field. Sims stood out on an outstanding FSU defense and his skills (primarily his speed) translate better to the NFL game than teammate LB AJ Nicholson, and without the character baggage. I think Sims would be a quality addition to a hometown team in Jacksonville.
DEN: Mathias Kiwanuka, BC 3 weeks ago (i.e. before the Senior Bowl) Kiwi was viewed as a top-15 pick, but a poor showing against D'Brick has him falling to DEN here, who in spite of a Cleveland DL transplant, can use a pass rusher as T. Pryce is nearing the end of his career. Kiwanuka showed top-level talent at BC and, if he is half as good as he was there in the NFL, he will be an absolute steal at #29.
IND: Bobby Carpenter, OSU With Cato June likely to depart via free agency, IND will be left with a glaring hole in their LB corps. Carpenter is a player who has the speed and awareness to flourish in Dungys Cover 2, and has received a great deal of recognition for an LB in the same lineup as AJ Hawk, which I feel is a huge compliment. I think he stays close to home here as Indys pick.
SEA: Darnell Bing, USC With the uncertainty surrounding the return of Ken Hamlin, I like the Seahawks to go after Bing here. He is a flat out stud in the secondary and a fierce hitter. He was a playmaker among playmakers at USC, and teaming him w/ Boulware will allow Boulware to drop into the box more where can improve SEA's run defense (he was a LB in college)
PIT: Sinorice Moss, Miami PIT is likely to lose Randle El in FA, and on a team without a lot of great needs, Moss fills 2 holes left by Antwaans departure (WR, PR). He has incredible speed (rumors are he may run sub-4.3 at the combine), and he will provide PIT with the deep threat they would be losing w/ Randle Els departure.
Okay, that's it. FIRE AWAY!!!!
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pretty good mock, and great explanations
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I'd prefer Vernon Davis to Justice, but it's overall pretty good.
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great Tennessee pick
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Don't like McNeil for the Cowboys. If they do take him it will be a Canty type situation where they see him fall with health concerns and take him in the 3rd. Otherwise I like the cards pick. Overall not bad.
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Amazing Vikings pick. I like the explanations as well
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good eagles pick.
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Hmm interesting pick with Sims, but I like it.
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perfect bears pick
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absolutley terrible bucs pick we wont look for a TE probly until the 4th or 5th round. We have Anthony Becht who is a great run blocker and Alex Smith who is a good and young TE for the bucs. We need a LB or O line.
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CB isnt one of San Diego's first round needs. Safety and OT are. Jon Scott or Bing would be better than Hill
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What is the better release.
I see releases that are called 3 finger. I think that you use your thumb to release. I also see the trigger releases that strap around the wrist. Whic his best for a new bow hunter?
Tough to sayOriginally Posted by LongisalndhunterSteve C
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The release.
The subject is a critical to to what you plan on shooting....
I started with a strap on,went through a few dfferent ones of course,last one I shot was a carter 2shot.
I would recommend if you are gonna get a strap on release....try finding one that is copletely adjustable for length and tention.
I got rid of them strapon releases and went to a carter thumbtrigger/backtention,reason being that I went to a seminar by spotthogg.They do all kinds of experiments.This is what they found.
Those that the release aids that have straps on them,99% of them create more torque on the string than most,through slow motion photography,more apt for left to rights.
I wish I started wth a purebacktention release alongtime ago,it consistently makes the archer hold on the target and does not let him or her know when it is going to fire.Why would you choose such a thing to shoot?Listen to this carefully.
Because when you have to hold on the target you are shooting at? consistently the target at hand whatever it may be is focused on and instincts to punch or panic on that target even "aiming" at it are illiminated.Sounds funny,don't it?
It is making a great shot execution really that makes Aiming the last thing you are truly doing.
With a thumbtrigger release this can be duplicated and it can be set accordingly to go off in the archers hand with pressure without the use of the thumb,but scapula motion.
The real trick is not to know when it is gonna fire...really....,and by holding on the target your aiming at or shooting at?when the shot does go off,a backtention release increases the chances of the arrow going to it's proper place,duplicating the same shot over and over again,time after time.
If I was to choose a great release....to start,get one that you feel gives you comfort,and confidence an does not let you punch or panic.
Alot rides on the release you shoot when it comes to accuracy in archery.goodluck.
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Your processor have vt technology? enable it on setup of your machine, then try boot
"If you aim the gun at your foot and pull the trigger, it's
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where you aimed the gun (in this case, Mr. Foot)."
AFAIK Intel Celeron does not support intel VT which is required to run 64bit guest.
try 32bit instead
Or just go with the 32bit version ?
I have the same issue. How do I enable vt technology?
1. In bios you will find something know as Visualization Technology (VT) make sure it is Enabled.
In case you are not able to find in Bios please download this http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support
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know if your VT is enabled or not.
2. Make Sata Drive AHCI/ Sata to IDE in bios (important step). It will be in Advance tab, system
3. USB Emulation if enabled is not an issue it will still work.
4. USB booting in the top priority save and exit bios.
Just change you Sata Drive controller setting in Bios to "IDE". This will solve your problem.


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Music by Larry Hall
Hymn Scenes is a vivid instrumental collection of cherished hymns. These grand and expressive settings are arranged by Larry Hall and performed by the Kiev Symphony Orchestra. The drama and wonder of these familiar tunes is artfully displayed through the … Learn MoreCD $15.00 $13.50 Add to Cart
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Essential Truths of the Christian Faith
Teaching Series by Various Authors
Without a firm grasp of the essential doctrines of Christianity, we will not be able to recognize false teaching or stand firm in our faith. In this series, Alistair Begg, James Montgomery Boice, Sinclair B. Ferguson, John MacArthur, and R.C. … Learn MoreCD $65.00 $58.50 Add to Cart
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Developing Christian Character
Teaching Series by R.C. Sproul
Twelve 23-Minute Messages. Over 4 Hours of Teaching. What characterizes Christians? The apostle Paul tells us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). It is through the Spirit that we develop these traits, grow in … Learn MoreCD $45.00 $40.50 Add to Cart
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The Doctrine of Scripture
Teaching Series by R.C. Sproul
This seminary-level teaching series shows how God has revealed Himself both in historical events and in the words recorded and preserved for us in Holy Scripture. This audio series is filled with theological teaching par excellence. Bridging the gap between … Learn MoreCD $110.00 $99.00 Add to Cart
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Eternity Shut in a Span
Music by J.A.C. Redford
This special CD contains popular recordings of Christmas music by composer J.A.C. Redford, whose works have been performed at Ligonier conferences. The title of the CD comes from a cantata set to five poems that are profound meditations on the … Learn MoreCD $16.00 $12.80 Add to Cart