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NEW YORK (AP) -- Facebook's two biggest acquisitions yet are raising some eyebrows. Longtime technology analyst Roger Kay wonders whether Mark Zuckerberg "is nuts" for agreeing to pay $2 billion for virtual reality company Oculus less than five weeks after inking a deal to buy WhatsApp for $19 billion.
Other observers are calling the Facebook CEO visionary.
The company's latest purchase doesn't have a consumer product on the market yet. Zuckerberg, though, sees long-term implications for Oculus' technology. He says the deal is "a long-term bet on the future of computing."
Facebook's investors seemed to think Oculus' promise is too far off. The Menlo Park, Calif.-based social networking company's stock fell 7 percent on Wednesday to close at $60.38.


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Bolivian President Evo Morales says he is abandoning plans to build a highway through a lowlands indigenous reserve after a clamor of opposition.
Morales told reporters Friday after meeting with marchers that he will veto a law approving the Brazilian-funded highway.
Morales says he is heeding the will of Bolivia's people.
The leftist leader's popularity plunged after he insisted on cutting through the pristine Isibore Secure Reserve with a highway that would link Brazil with the Pacific coast.

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I have a PC running Vista Ultimate (32 bit) w/ 4 Gig of memory. As I have a
second box running Vista for testing beta products (Orcas at the moment)
that runs fine on 2 Gig, I'm considering removing 2 Gig from the first box
for use elsewhere.
Will Vista notice and want to be reactivated?
FWIW, I know the correct answer is "try it and see", but I thought somebody
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|01/05/2013 4th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K/10K Distance: 5k, 10k, 1 mile and .5 mile kids fun run Location : Tempe Beach Park State : Arizona Contact : Lane Gram Phone : 4808356273 Fax : 4806102257 Website : www.runwalkrollaz.com Email : email@example.com Additional Info : The 5K/10K event has been created to support and raise money for Arizona Disabled Sports (AzDS). The primary mission of AzDS is to provide a wide variety of sports and recreation opportunities for individuals with all types of disability. Toward this end, the Association will work to educate, inform and include the community in a comprehensive effort to provide year round activities. Through participation, the athlete will realize individual accomplishment, self-esteem, respect for themselves and others.
|2/2/13 The 8th Annual Sedona Marathon Event February 2, 2013, 9am www.sedonamarathon.com Behind the Sedona Medical Center - 3700 W. State Route 89A, Sedona 86336 (877) 778-4397, firstname.lastname@example.com On Saturday, February 2, 2013, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, along with the entire Sedona area, will welcome thousands of runners, their families and friends for a weekend of fierce competition and neighborly camaraderie in the world famous resort destination of Sedona, Arizona. More than 2,000 runners will participate in 5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon races which will take the runners through the scenic Coconino National Forest District, known for its magical red rock formations, and onto the streets of what Good Morning America has chosen as one of the Top 10 most beautiful cities in the United States.
|02/09/2013 Morenci Mine Hill Climbs Distance: Half Marathon, 7-Mile Fun Run/Walk, 5K Fun Run/Walk, 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Location : Hwy 191, 2 miles north of town, Coronado Trail State : AZ Contact : Morenci Fitness Center Phone : 928-865-6598 Fax : Website : http://www.morencitown.com/ Email : Additional Info : One of the most FUN and CHALLENGING events Morenci, AZ has to offer! Starting at an elevation of 4,500 feet, the Morenci Parks and Recreation Department challenges you to run UP the Coronado Trail. While you run enjoy rare views of the open pit mine, large mining equipment, big horn sheep and other wildlife within the vast wilderness that are a common sight for the Morenci area. Run, walk, or jog our half marathon, 7-mile, 5K, or 1-mile course. These loop runs kick off at 0800 with a staggered start. Cost is $25 per person and all ages are welcomed. Sign-up by 25 January to secure your spot and avoid a $5 late charge.
|02/09/13 Spartan Kids Race Distance: 1 mile Location : McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. Fountain Hills MMRP Arizona 85255 State : Arizona Contact : Eileen Sears Phone : 1815-464-1265 Fax : Website : http://www.spartanrace.com/arizona-obstacle-racing-spartan-sprint-2013.html Email : firstname.lastname@example.com Additional Info : Jr. Spartan | 0.5 miles Varsity Spartan | 1 mile Spartan Race is not only limited to adult fun! Bring the kids ages 4-13 who can participate in their very own Jr. Spartan race. They will enjoy the thrill of the run, a variety of scaled down obstacles and their own mini festival area filled with games and children's challenges! Our mission is to inspire children to develop a love for fitness at an early age. The course is about a 1⁄2 mile filled with junior obstacles for Jr. Spartans and 1 mile for Varsity Spartans. Each child will receive a T-shirt and Finisher's Medal with 100% of the Jr. Spartan Adventure proceeds benefiting the Kids Fit Foundation. As a leader in the movement to help children learn life-long health and fitness habits, the Kids Fit Foundation strives to raise awareness and develop programs that educate, empower and inspire kids to become and stay fit. Spartan Kids' heats go off between 12pm and 1pm. Pre-Register: $25 / Day of Registration: $30
|02/17/2013 IMS Arizona Marathon Distance: Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5k Location : Westgate City Center State : az Contact : Debra Undhjem Phone : 623-935-0322 Fax : Website : http://thearizonamarathon.com/ Email : email@example.com Additional Info : The Integrated Medical Services (IMS) Arizona Marathon will again be sweeping through the West Valley with a full (Boston Marathon qualifying) marathon, a half marathon, marathon relay, and a 5K walk/run!
|2/22/2013 Ragnar Relay Del Sol Distance: 200 Mile Relay Location : Wickenburg to Tempe State : Arizona Contact : Rachel Petersen Phone : 801-499-5024 Fax : 801-499-5023 Website : http://www.ragnarrelay.com/race/delsol Email : firstname.lastname@example.com Additional Info : A 200 mile running relay that takes you and 11 pals, day and night, through the beautiful Arizona Desert. This springtime running event starts in Wickenburg, Arizona. Running 'round the clock, passing beautiful Saguaro cactus and red rock cliffs you will make your way south to the Phoenix area. This running race (and your stamina) will wrap up in beautiful Tempe, Arizona. Get your running calendar set; this is a race everybody in Arizona will be talking about.
|03/30/2013 3rd Annual Kenya Dig It? 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5 Km Location : Arizona State University Sun Devil Fitness Center, 400 E. Apache Blvd Tempe, AZ 85287 State : AZ Contact : Josh O'Connor Phone : Fax : Website : ewbasu.ticketbud.com/kenyadigit Email : email@example.com Additional Info : Come out and support the Arizona State University Chapter of Engineers Without Borders-USA as we raise money for our water project in Kenya. Registration is easy and it includes a free t-shirt and snacks after the race. Bring out your friends, family, and co-workers and make a fun day out of it as you race through ASU's campus. Kenya dig it? There will be rewards for first, second and third place for each age groups. The age groups are: 12 and under, 13-17, 18-25, 26-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
|03/30/2013 Kenya Dig It? 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : 400 E. Apache Blvd, Tempe State : Arizona Contact : ASU Engineers Without Borders Phone : Fax : Website : ewbasu.ticketbud.com/kenyadigit Email : email@example.com Additional Info : The 3nd Annual Kenya Dig It? 5K Run/Walk raises money to provide clean, sustainable water sources to the community of Bondo, Kenya.
|03/30/2013 Cave Creek Trail Run Distance: 10k, 5k, 2k Location : By Spur Cross Conservation Ranch in Cave Creek State : Az Contact : Korina Phone : 415-606-1946 Fax : Website : http://www.cavecreektrailrun.com/index.html Email : email@example.com Additional Info : Just North of Cave Creek is some of the most pristine Sonoran Desert you will find in all of Arizona, which is why we are trying to save it. With its isolation there is a tremendous amount of flora and fauna, a perfect setting for our trail run. You will be running on primitive trails that are primarily used by equestrians and wildlife. The route will take you down through sandy washes, up and over hills and down them too, over loose rock and stiff ones and yes, cactus as well, so don't forget your comb and tweezers. You will go through an amazing saguaro stand and have breathtaking views of the surrounding area. The 5k and 10k are NOT for 1st timers.
|04/21/2013 Run The Course Distance: 5k/1m Location : McCormick Ranch Golf Club State : Arizona Contact : Deana McAleer Phone : 480-922-8212 Fax : Website : www.childhelp.org/RunTheCourse Email : email@example.com Additional Info : Childhelp Run The Course is a 5k/1m fun run/walk which takes place on the cart path of a local golf course and ends with a fun and safety festival to celebrate and educate.
|04/26/2013 4th Annual Tempe Arbor Day 5K Distance: 5K Location : Giuliano Park at Tempe Town Lake State : Arizona Contact : Phone : 480-350-5200 Fax : Website : http://www.ArborDay5K.com Email : Additional Info : Community fun run/walk. Proceeds benefit the Trees for Tempe program. Enjoy an afternoon 5K run/walk around Tempe Town Lake. All 5K participants will receive a free t-shirt. The run/walk is chip timed and prizes will be awarded to top finishers. In addition to the 5K, there will be a FREE Kids Dash at 6 p.m. for children 10 and under. The Arbor Day 5K Expo and packet pick-up opens at 4 p.m. The Kids Dash starts at 6 p.m. and the 5K begins at 6:15 p.m. For more information and to register online, visit www.ArborDay5K.com or www.active.com.
|05/04/2013 Tjs Run to Fight Cystic Fybrosis Distance: 5k, 10k, 1mile fun run walk Location : 7000 n central ave phx Az Phone : 602_303_5805 There will be shirts ,goodie bags, and pancake breakfast for all runners. This is a timed event Website : runtoliveaz.com
|05/04/2013 35th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon Distance: marathon, half marathon, 10K, 2 mile Location : Prescott Contact : Laura Winniford-Hodgins Address : 750 Whipple St City : Prescott State : AZ Zip : 86301 Country : US Phone : 928-445-7221 Fax : 928-445-5135 Website : http://www.prescottymca.org Email : firstname.lastname@example.com Additional Info : As an Arizona running tradition for 35 years, the Whiskey Row Marathon is among the toughest races in the country. Featuring rugged terrain, an altitude in excess of one mile above sea level and, on occasion, severe weather, it's challenging, fun and offers a number of running routes for runners of all skill and fitness levels, including a marathon, half marathon, a 10k and a two-mile fun run. Come join runners from all over the county in this prestigious event ' and show your friends and family how the 'West was Run.'
|05/11/2013 Bubble Run Distance: 5k Location : Downtown Phoenix State : AZ Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : http://www.bubblerun.com/ Email : firstname.lastname@example.com Additional Info : If you've done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN' is the running equivalent to the whimsical bubble room in Willy Wonkas factory. Waves of virginal white runners, walkers, twirlers, dancers or strollers will start every 3-5 minutes. Then, at each kilometer, participants will run through the Bubble Bogs where there is enough colored bubbles and foam to cover you from head to toe! Bubble-teers and charity partners will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the bubbly. Each of the four Bubble Bogs are represented by different colored bubbles and foam.
|6/1/2013 Mogollon Monster Mudder - 5K Mud Run Distance: 5K Location : Payson Event Center Contact : Cameron Davis Address : 1400 S. Beeline Highway City : Payson State : AZ Zip : 85541 Country : USA Phone : 928-474-5242 x7 Fax : Website : www.paysonrimcountry.com/mountainhighgames Email : email@example.com Additional Info : Mogollon Monster Mudder - With truly something for everyone, what would a Mountain High Games be without a run. In coordination with local and regional Fire Departments, we would like to introduce the Mogollon Monster Mudder (5k Mud Run). This Mud Run is a 5k mountain trail run with natural & man-made obstacles, challenging ups and downs, rocky, wooded & wet terrain, shallow water crossings and what else MUD MUD AND MORE MUD! This will be a timed event, with emphasis on FUN, TEAMWORK and helping each other finish safely. Costumes encouraged! The run also features a Mini Kidz Monster Mud Run for ages 6-11 years of age. A post race BBQ, live music, raffles and awards will be held in the base area. For registration info visit us online at www.paysonrimcountry.com/mountainhighgames
|6/8/2013 Fire Hose 5K Fun Run Distance: 3.1 miles Location : Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Contact : Walter Sosinski Address : Marine Corps Air Station Yuma City : Yuma State : Arizona Zip : 85369 Country : Phone : 928-269-2280 Fax : Website : www.yumafunruns.com Email : email@example.com Additional Info : Run, jog, or walk 3.1 miles through Marine Corps Air Station Yuma during our 4th Annual Fire Hose 5K Fun Run. This event is open to all and is sure to make a splash. Don't let the Yuma heat discourage you, MCAS Yuma firemen will be awaiting a turn to hose down every passer by as they trek through this course.
|06/15/2013 Morenci Triathlon/Duathlon/Fun Run/Bike Race Distance: Location : 4521 U.S. Highway 191 State : Arizona Contact : Justine Miranda Phone : 928-865-6598 Fax : Website : https://connect001.rectrac.com/wbwsc/azmorenci_1.wsc/wbsearch.html?wbsi=si&xxmod=AR&xxactivitynumber=176301 Email : firstname.lastname@example.com Additional Info : The event will be held at the Morenci Swimming Pool. Be prepared for some elevation gain on the biking and running routes.
|11/30/2013 Capital Holidayathon Distance: 5K Location : Capital steps State : AZ Contact : Darwin Rasmussen Phone : 503-516-6998 Fax : Website : http://uberthons.com/index.php/Holidayathonsignup Email : firstname.lastname@example.com Additional Info : 5k Run/Walk at the steps of six state capitol buildings on November 30, 2013. Each event is individually timed with powerful Jaguar overhead RFID antennas and disposable chips. Results are instant. State overall awards and age-group awards. Six-state awards and age-group awards three deep (total of 504 awards) on live webcam at 6 PM (PT). Capitol medals, special bibs and running shirts. Health and wellness information provided by ACSM certified coaches.
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Today, U.S. Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Jerrold Nadler, Peter King, Michael McMahon, Eliot Engel, and Anthony Weiner applauded the House Health Subcommittee's passage with bipartisan support of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, legislation that would provide comprehensive health care and compensation for the first responders and survivors who are sick because of the 9/11 attacks.
The House Health panel, which voted 25 to 8 in favor of the bill, has jurisdiction over the Zadroga Act's provisions to expand and make permanent existing federal programs to provide medical monitoring for those exposed to toxins released by the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, and treatment for 9/11-related illnesses and injuries. Last July, the House Judiciary Committee approved with bipartisan support the bill's provisions to reopen the federal Victim Compensation Fund.
"Today, the Zadroga Act took a giant step closer to the finish line," said Rep. Maloney. "It's been nine long years since the attacks. With today's vote, Congress is finally stepping up to the plate to provide long-term health care for the heroes and survivors of 9/11. We have a moral responsibility to care for those who lost their health because of the attacks on America --it's simply the least this great nation can do. I applaud Chairman Pallone for guiding this bill to passage in his subcommittee, and I thank him for his leadership and dedication to this noble cause. We hope to get the Zadroga Act to the floor of the House in the near future, following approval by the full Energy and Commerce Committee."
"Today's vote was a crucial test for the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and I'm very pleased to note that it passed handily," said Nadler. "While the struggle for justice for the brave responders and survivors of 9/11's toxic aftermath has been painfully slow, today we are one important step closer to providing them the health care and compensation they need and deserve. I am grateful for the sacrifice and patience of all of those who are sick because of their exposure to Ground Zero's contaminated air. I thank Chairman Pallone for his critical role in moving this bill through the legislative process."
"Today's vote to pass the 9/11 Health and Compensation Act through the Energy And Commerce Health Subcommittee has brought us one step closer to granting the heroes of September 11th access to the treatment they need," said Rep. King. "Those exposed to the toxins have suffered for over eight years as illnesses from their exposure have developed and worsened. I applaud today's passage of this bill and will do whatever it takes to make sure it continues to move quickly through Congress and become law."
"I want to first extend my thanks to the many first responders who traveled down to Washington to attend the subcommittee markup today," said Rep. McMahon. "I want to also extend my gratitude to the many Members on both sides of the aisle who stood in solidarity with New York and its heroes. To the Members who sought to obstruct this bill from moving forward, I say shame on you. Make no mistake, these men and women put their lives at risk for all of us. Every single American was down in rumble with them on those days after 9/11 because it wasn't just New York that was attacked that day. Our country, our beliefs, our way of life were attacked. These first responders represent the best of humanity. They have earned the right to comprehensive health care, period. And my colleagues and I are committed to making sure that Congress delivers for them."
Cong. Eliot Engel said, "September 11 was a tragedy not just for New York, but for the entire nation. That day, and the days which followed, provided examples of bravery and national pride which were inspiring. Within minutes of the attack, New York's first responder mobilized to save those trapped in the World Trade Center, putting their lives in unspeakable danger, with sadly, far too many of them never making it out alive. Within days, Americans rose up in our hour of need and came to Ground Zero to help. We cannot help those that are already lost, but we can help the thousands who are sick. We must do what is right and show them that their selflessness is shared by the rest of the nation. This legislation will accomplish that and I plan to continue working to have it eventually passed by the full House. I look forward the day when President Obama signs this legislation into law. It is certainly long overdue."
"To say that today's vote is good news is an understatement," Weiner said. "These benefits are long overdue, and I look forward to the day--hopefully very soon--when this bill is on the president's desk, ready to be signed. The men and women who lived and worked near the World Trade Center on 9/11 deserve nothing less. I thank my colleagues for their hard work on this issue, but more importantly, I thank those who risked their lives to save their fellow Americans on that fateful day."
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While Blizzard has made no official announcement, we believe this means that a digital version of the Collector's Edition will be available containing only the digital parts of the CE. The box shown looks like the Collector's Edition box, which lends credence to this hypothesis.
We know nothing (unfortunately) about the release date, pricing, or if this will even exist. But if this is showing up on the Battle.net site, it seems likely.
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It's open warfare between Alliance and Horde in Mists of Pandaria, World of Warcraft's next expansion. Jump into five new levels with new talents and class mechanics, try the new monk class, and create a pandaren character to ally with either Horde or Alliance. Look for expansion basics in our Mists FAQ, or dig into our spring press event coverage for more details!


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As a regular weed smoker and a man, it is always nice when you can find a hot girl who is 420 friendly. Lots of guys will wait weeks before they admit to their girlfriends that they smoke weed because of the potential problems it may cause. Some girls smoke, some girls don't, some don't but are ok with you smoking. It is usually a toss up so when you find one that is hot and smokes, it is like finding a rare mineral that is highly coveted.
If weed smoking was legal, it would be a lot easier to find hot women who smoke weed. You would smell it as you walk by them when they smoke in regular designated smoking areas. All you would have to do is approach and ask for a light like you usually do with the hotty who smokes cancer sticks.
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Founded by Christian Dior, the label with Parisian roots made a significant impact on the fashion industry. Providing a multitude of products that range from clothing to jewelry and cosmetics, Dior is also well known for being pioneers of haute couture. This pair of vintage Dior sunnies dates back to the 80's, featuring a one-piece shield lens that is set in a gold metal and acetate frame.
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If he had expected any display from his hearer he must have been disappointed.
These transfer the hearer's sympathies from the wife to the husband.
He waved his thin white hand in completion of a suggestion which made his hearer bridle her stout person.
But the intensity of each word burnt it into the hearer as it was spoken.
It was evident that he was both impressed and certain of impressing his hearer.
He stopped, having an uncomfortable suspicion that his hearer was not listening.
O that its light may shine into the heart and the conscience of every hearer!
The hearer simply knows how the voices to which he listens are produced.
What he said of the human sacrifices especially interested his hearer.
This kind of self-laudation benefits the hearer, and changes his opinion.
Old English heran (Anglian), (ge)hieran, hyran (West Saxon) "to hear, listen (to), obey, follow; accede to, grant; judge," from Proto-Germanic *hauzjan (cf. Old Norse heyra, Old Frisian hora, Dutch horen, German hören, Gothic hausjan), perhaps from PIE *kous- "to hear" (see acoustic). The shift from *-z- to -r- is a regular feature in some Germanic languages.
For spelling, see see head (n.); spelling distinction between hear and here developed 1200-1550. Old English also had the excellent adjective hiersum "ready to hear, obedient," literally "hear-some" with suffix from handsome, etc. Hear, hear! (1680s) was originally imperative, used as an exclamation to call attention to a speaker's words; now a general cheer of approval. Originally it was hear him!
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Urban Health Initiative: Working to Ensure the Health and Safety of Children
The Foundation's program, Urban Health Initiative: Working to Ensure the Health and Safety of Children, was designed to work closely with five cities for a period of up to ten years in an effort to improve the health and safety of their young people.Richmond offers a unique and potentially nationally significant approach to improving the health and safety of young people through a regional partnership led by the organized business community. The Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce is the policy and organizing home for this effort which is focused on "strengthening families," specifically by preventing teen pregnancy, reducing non-marital births, and supporting single-parent families and establishing a strong educational foundation by ensuring children read by the third grade.
Grant Details
Amount Awarded $4,212,000.00
Awarded on: 12/23/1997
Time frame: 1/1/1998 - 12/31/2001
Grant Number: 33224
Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation
919 East Main Street, Suite 1700
Richmond, 23219-4622
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QMR: Horse Power
Horsepower ratings for pool & spa pumps are confusing & controversial. But that could soon change.
By Bob Dumas
Reprinted from Pool & Spa News September 2004
If Florida pool builder Dan Johnson could have just one wish for his industry, it would be for the development of a new system to rate the power of pumps and motors.
"It's a huge issue," says Johnson. "If this industry could change just one thing, that would be what I'd ask them to change."
Pool pump and motor manufacturers have always used horsepower as a means of rating the strength of their products.
Unfortunately, the exact definition of horsepower has become somewhat nebulous over the years. As a result, the pumps and pool circulation systems can be mismatched, resulting in turbid water and damaged equipment.
"The customers end up paying too much [for a pump] that doesn't operate properly and will have a shorter life expectancy," Johnson says. "Nothing [about having the wrong size pump] leads to any good."
Here's where the confusion starts: The pool and spa industry deals with two types of horsepower - peak horsepower and brake horsepower:
- Peak horsepower is the power available when the motor is working at maximum strength.
- Brake horsepower is the pump's shaft output in terms of torque. In other words, brake horsepower takes into consideration not just the power of the motor, but all the other factors as well - things such as the rotor and fan size, and the amount of copper that is used. These variables combine to form the service factor.
Peak horsepower is a somewhat disingenuous number because no motor can run at peak for very long. Thus, brake horsepower is the rating with which builders, service technicians and pool owners should be concerned. But finding out the brake horsepower is not as simple as just glancing at the motor plate.
Up-rated vs. full-rated
There are two numbers on the motor plate with which you need to be concerned. The first is a horsepower listing; the second is the service factor. To get the brake horsepower, you must multiply these two figures together:
Nominal horsepower x service factor = brake horsepower
But that's not the end of the story.
Suppose your motor plate listed a horsepower rating of 1 and a 1.65 service factor. Multiplying the two numbers, will give you a brake horsepower of 1.65. But what if you wanted that motor plate to list more horsepower, say 1.5? Well, if you change that number, you'd have to change the service factor as well, so that when the two figures are multiplied, the brake horsepower remains 1.65. And that's exactly what happens.
A pump with a higher horsepower listing and a lower service factor listing is called an up-rated motor. The original example is called a full-rated motor. They are essentially the same, though they have different horsepower and service factors.
However, Rob Stiles notes there are some physical differences between the two motors and offers an example. "The full-rated motor has more copper; the up-rated motor has less copper," says the pump product manager at Pentair Pool Products, based in Sanford, N.C.
But to make things even more confusing, motor manufacturers don't always use the same criteria when rating the power of their products.
"Not all ratings are the same between manufacturers. Motors have a lot of variations," Stiles says. "Some service factors [may be listed as] identical, but truth be told, they're not the same. It's a complicated issue."
The chart below reveals examples of up-rated and full-rated motors that have different horsepower ratings on their motor plates, but are the same because of their service factors.
Service Factor
Brake HP
Approx. 2.25
It's easy to see how such a system can be not only confusing, but also provide fertile ground for deceitful selling tactics. Many consumers don't understand the difference between up-rated and full-rated motors, or even know what kind is on their pools.
Suppose a pool owner replaces an up-rated 1-horsepower motor with a full-rated 1-horsepower motor. Depending on the service factor, the full-rated motor can have significantly more power than the uprated, even though technically, they are both contain 1 horsepower. This can overburden the pool's hydraulic system.
"If you put an up-rated pump on a spa jet manifold that was designed for a full-rated pump, it just won't work," says Steve Gutai, a member of NSPI's Technical Committee and product manager for Jandy, a Petaluma, Calif.-based maker of pool accessories and products.
How this system came to be dates back to the 1960s, according to Fred Hare, a longtime industry member and territory director at Sta-Rite, a pump manufacturer based in Delavan, Wis. At the time, the industry was seeing a lot of its pumps breaking down, so a group of people approached Tipp City, Ohio-based A.O. Smith, which made most of the industry's pump motors, and asked what was going on.
"A.O. Smith said our industry was abusing our motors because of the water and chemicals and sunshine," Hare says. "At the time, the standard service factor for the industry was 1.4, but we needed more. So A.O. Smith put in a bigger fan, made the rotor bigger, added more copper and so forth. Now they had a service factor of 1.65."
With the nominal horsepower remaining the same, it was the service factor variables that helped make the motor strong enough to withstand the daily rigors of swimming pool work.
While the rating and labeling of the motors 40 years ago was well-intended, it has since led to some unscrupulous selling practices, as well as general confusion on the part of consumers. In fact, the marketing of up-rated and full-rated pumps has become a regional choice.
"Most of the West Coast and Southwest - Southern California, Arizona, Las Vegas - use full-rated," Gutai says. "In Florida, Texas and the Northeast, that stuff is up-rated. And the Northwest is, for the most part, up-rated, too."
As a result, experts say service techs need to carry the pump curve charts that manufacturers publish to help select the right pump, and not rely on the horsepower number on the plate. "[A pump curve is] the one thing that does not lie," says Steve Bludsworth, owner of All-Pool Service & Supply, a service company in Orlando, Fla. "It will tell you what the horsepower should be."
The fallout
The problem is even more critical now because many modern pools are more elaborately designed and include an array of waterfeatures.
"Today's consumers are demanding more of the backyard waterfeature: They want to hear it sing and see it dance," Johnson says. "It requires more hydraulic knowledge. If [the industry] doesn't address this issue now, we're not just shooting ourselves in the foot - we are cutting off our legs."
The problem is frustrating for Bludsworth, who says the horsepower rating debacle arose "purely as a sales gimmick thing." That gimmick is something that unscrupulous retailers can use against their competition.
"We have competitors who offer upgrades to 'bigger' pumps, and they're giving [the customer] the perception that they are getting a deal," says Michael Eastergard, president of Carefree Pools & Spas, a retailer and service firm in Evans, Ga. "But they're not sizing using the right hydraulic calculations. You have builders playing this game, too, switching over to up-rated pumps to give the perception that they're giving you a bigger pump."
"It should be an embarrassing thing in this industry that we don't have a uniform method," Eastergard says.
Going against the flow
The winds of change are starting to blow for the pool pump and motor industry. The National Spa & Pool Institute's Technical Committee recently turned its attention to the pump-rating issue.
Are the manufacturers and the industry at large ready and willing to embrace a change?
"It's going to take a long time, but the momentum is there to get rid of this," says Jamie Watkins, global section manager of A.O. Smith's Pump Group. "There are lawsuits in the air compressor industry [over the same issue] and some are worried that it could come into our industry."
The Technical Committee has formed a standard-writing subcommittee that it is hoped will create a new method for rating pump power. If it comes to fruition, the standard will be NSPI-10.
"NSPI-10 is trying to find a standard method of rating motors and pumps that will give builders and techs the information they need to size the pump properly," says Gutai, who will help head up the committee. "It will also give consumers the proper information they need about electrical consumption."
Current discussions include ways to have more consistent service factors, says Gutai. Another idea would be to eliminate service factors altogether and simply give every pump the proper brake horsepower rating. This would mean no up-rated or full-rated verities. That may come in the future, says Gutai, but it will take time.
"We have talked about doing it that way, but it is a bigger battle than you would think," he adds. "There are a lot of manufacturers involved."
At present, the committee is surveying the types of pumps already in the field, taking note of the product lines and service factors. "We are going to spend time doing some legwork," Gutai explains. "Then we will look at the potential for rating the pumps [based on] flow and head, and defining pumps as low, medium and high head, while identifying the electrical consumption in watts.
"But we have to have the technical rationale in place," he says. "We'll have to have plenty of representation from manufacturing [during the standard-writing process] and see how feasible it is to make this change.
"So far, I haven't heard anything negative about it."


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Tourism Ireland video goes viral
Escape the madness, Tourism Ireland's video advertisement targeting Londoners, has enjoyed viral success since its launch yesterday.
The video is part of Tourism Ireland's campaign to attract harassed London commuters to Ireland during the upcoming Olympic Games.
Mark Henry of Tourism Ireland said it was the "most viral campaign in the past two years" and they were targeting 200,000 views of the video over the next three weeks.
The video shows two London friends compete in a race to see whether one can get to Ireland as fast as the other can get to his office in London city centre, with voice-over by actor Chris O'Dowd.
The video has had 34,000 views since it went live at 11am yesterday..
Mr Henry said it has reached about 370,000 people on twitter through their twitter-feeds and that 436,000 people in Britain saw the Facebook post yesterday.
"All in all it's reaching a lot of people."
The video finishes with an option to choose whether the viewer would "escape" or "embrace" the "madness" of busy London. So far twice as many people have chosen the escape option.
However, Mr Henry said it is too early to gauge if the video had led to an increase in bookings.
"I haven't any evidence to say they have escaped yet but we hope they are making their plans today."
In the first 24-hours the video reached number thirteen in the UK Viral Video Charts.
The video comes online as the first Olympic Games Lane was opened this week and Chris O'Dowd has tweeted his cameo in the campaign is his entry in the "heavyweight section of the Olympic traffic games."


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Here's the setup: a man and woman are seated at a bus stop after a pleasant first date, and she suddenly reveals that she'd really like to have a baby before her biological clock runs out. As the woman, Alicia Dunfee began sweetly but became more and more aggressive as she attempted to coax, bully and physically force her unsuspecting date into giving up his sperm. She pleaded. She danced. She stomped. She placed her purse at her breast and attempted to nurse it. Finally, she toppled the hapless male onto the floor and straddled him. The scene brought down the house — but since Dunfee is now visibly pregnant, perhaps it was an early hormone flush that made her performance so boldly unforgettable.
What's much more fun than watching American Idol every week? Trying to become the British Bulldog's Rock Idol. Competitors had to choose songs from such categories as "'90s" and "female vocalists." With the Bulldog's buy-one-get-one-free drafts and well drinks, there were plenty of people in the audience for the would-be Rock Idols to entertain, and in this competition, singing was second place to entertaining. Will Rock Idol return for a second season? Let's hope the folks at the British Bulldog are up for another round.
Gene Gillette held the stage with complete authority in The Lieutenant of Inishmore, a crazed, cathartic bloodbath of a play dominated by scenes of torture, murder and dismemberment. As the psychotic Padraic, unhinged by the death of his cat, he was dopey, sentimental and terrifying, and you believed he was capable of every violent act attributed to him — and a good deal more.
Everyone's bigger than life in Tennessee Williams's melodrama about familial battles in the hot, lurid South, and everyone talks nonstop, but Brick is required to say very little for a long, long time. Chris Reid made the character complex and multi-dimensional, so that his extended silences pulsed with feeling and thought — and when he exploded, everything around him went white, like the landscape during a lightning flash. His Brick was cruel and cowardly, passionate, tormented and subtle, with a quietly twisted sense of humor. A deeply felt and resonant performance.
In Soul Survivor, Vincent C. Robinson clearly had a great time portraying the Devil as he attempted to win the soul of a quiet, rational man already quite happy with his life. He swaggered, teased and seduced the audience, uttered tee-hees of laughter that were both sinister and self-mocking, mugged, grimaced and, at one point, broke into an outrageous triumphal dance — and the audience enjoyed every moment just as much as he did.
Seymour is a nerdy soul who's faced with a Faustian bargain when he finds and tends a man-eating plant that offers him money, prestige and the love of Seymour's beautiful co-worker, Audrey — but only if Seymour keeps feeding it flesh. It's a ridiculous premise that fuels a goofy show, but Brandon Dill, an expressive actor with a strong voice, actually made you feel for the guy.


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Ashley McDonald, the Melbourne man discovered safe in a Louisiana prison overnight following Hurricane Katrina, survived a prison riot during which escaping prisoners stole his wallet.
Initial reports that Mr McDonald's wallet was stolen during a mugging in New Orleans shortly before the city was devastated by Hurricane Katrina were wrong his mother, Sharon Thomas, told theage.com.au today.
Mr McDonald is now being held in the maximum-security Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in Louisiana, to which he was transferred in the days following Katrina.
A police officer who helped locate Mr McDonald said he was not facing serious charges but warned that he may not be released immediately from prison because the Louisiana court system was in tatters and unable to deal with prisoners who have not yet had their cases heard.
Ms Thomas said Australian Federal Police today contacted her about 11.45am (AEST) to explain that fellow prisoners had stolen her son's credit card after a riot broke out in jail where he was being held.
The credit card was later found to have been used by three people in Baton Rouge, about 100 kilometres north-west of New Orleans.
"Some of the prisoners made it into the private property room and managed to get hold of Ashley's wallet during the riot,'' Ms Thomas said.
"Those three (escaped) and were caught using it. The Federal Police tracked it through the bank records and they were the ones we thought had mugged and killed him.''
Feared the worst
Mr McDonald, of Narre Warren in Melbourne's south east, arrived in New Orleans on August 27th - two days before Hurrican Katrina struck - for the beginning of a three-week holiday. He was arrested in New Orleans the following day and initially held in New Orleans Parish Prison. The evacuation of the New Orleans prison began on Tuesday, 30 August, the day after the hurricane hit, and took four days to complete.
Mr McDonald's family had heard nothing from him since his arrival in the United States.
Fearing for his safety in the hurricane's aftermath, his parents Sharon Thomas and Doug McDonald rushed to the US earlier this week and began an unsuccessful search in the Astrodome in Houston, Texas, a major hurricane refugee gathering point.
After receiving news that their son's credit card had been used in Baton Rouge but that there was no sign of him there, they feared the worst.
Instead, they were given the good news early this morning that their son was alive.
Baton Rouge trail
Baton Rouge county Sergeant Don Kelly said he was contacted yesterday by Washington-based Australian Federal Police officer Chris Sheehan, who had traced Mr McDonald's credit card to a motel in Baton Rouge.
When police arrived at The Pines motel, which Sergeant Kelly described as "definitely on the lower end of the spectrum'', they were able to pinpoint where Mr McDonald was supposed to be staying.
"We went to the room and found several people ... and then found
several other rooms had also been rented with Mr McDonald's card,''
he said.
But Mr McDonald was not at the motel, so police detained everyone in those rooms to determine where he was.
One man, Steve Pellegrin, told police Mr McDonald had given him his wallet after they had met at a New Orleans bar the night before the floods, and gave him permission to use his credit card.
"He claimed that Mr McDonald had voluntarily given him his wallet and given him permission to use his credit card.
"We don't believe that, but we really don't know for sure how he got it,'' Sergeant Kelly said.
Mr Pellegrin was subsequently arrested on nine theft and fraud charges for using Mr McDonald's credit card, but he was the only member of the group who was charged.
Further enquiries with the Louisiana state police revealed that Mr McDonald had also been arrested on that night.
"We believe Mr McDonald got into a fight with someone ... and apparently was arrested by the New Orleans Police Department on unknown charges.''
Thousands still missing
"He's happy, safe and sound, and thank god (he is) for his parents and his family,'' Sergeant Kelly said.
"There are thousands of people still missing, and it was nice to have a success story and be able to locate one that, quite frankly, didn't look real good last night and this morning.''
Sergeant Kelly said Baton Rouge police received a lot of help from state police and the FBI in locating Mr McDonald, but also praised AFP officer Mr Sheehan for his actions.
"I can't say enough good things about the Australian Federal Police officer Chris Sheehan. You guys need to give him a lot of credit because he really did a bang-up job.''
Matt Francis, spokesman for the Australian embassy in Washington DC, said Mr McDonald had been charged with criminal trespass, but was unable to elaborate further.
Mr McDonald was the last Australian tourist missing in the Gulf Coast, but five Australians who are long-term New Orleans residents are still unaccounted for.
- theage.com.au, with AAP
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I am donating cupcakes and cake pops to a breast cancer luncheon next month....
I have tried and loved the summer strawberry from scratch recipe on here- and want to try to make it with raspberries instead. So raspberry cupcakes (and if it doesn't come out right, I'll just go with strawberry cupcakes)
I was wanting some advice for the frosting- what frosting would you think goes best with raspberries? Maybe french vanilla buttercream? (I tried that on here and can't stop making it- sooooo yummy) It doesn't sound right for raspberry though...
Just looking for some advice...
What about lemon? That seems to be a popular combination.
I like the lemon idea too. But, I would probably do a vanilla IMBC with it myself.
Lemon smbc would be great also.
I just made a lemon cake with raspberry filling- was amazing...but since it's donation for many people- I don't think people would like the idea of lemon frosting - I haven't tried IMBC yet, I've done SMBC - I heard IMBC is slightly easier though...
I am looking for something white, since I want to put pink decorations on them.
Since you already know SMBC, how about a white chocolate SMBC or add white chocolate to your other buttercream (maybe with a little less vanilla). I love white chocolate and raspberry.
White chocolate buttercream. I am making a white chocolate cake with raspberry filling and white chocolate buttercream this weekend for co-workers.
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Hey there. I hope you guys are enjoying your break (hope you're on break to begin with). Christmas 2011 is now behind us, which means that there are plenty of new kart racers among us. So far we've had some fun matches in the My IGN Racers community, and a good number of you have stopped by on separate occasions, but the place has yet to fill out with 8 racers all going at it at once. A lot of you mentioned that you'd have the game after the 25th so I think now's a good time for us to all get together and hurl turtle shells at one another.
Once again, the My IGN Racers community code is 24-6316-3763-8559. It's standard 150CC racing with all items on.
NintyFanGirl's Balloon Battle community code is 37-1299-9247-5701.
My personal friend code is 4081-5495-4030.
I'm planning to host the games Friday, December 30th from 9-11PM Eastern Time. You can play anytime before or after, but that's the time I'm suggesting to get the most players. I'd like to host a tournament later, with a prize, of course, but only if we get enough participants.
I'll send another reminder tomorrow through the new, and addictive, Swapnote 3DS app for those of you that I've added as friends already. You guys can set up your own games this way as well. Join us already, won't ya? We make such a happy bunch!


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No More Of The Same Explanations - Poem by Anti
No more of the same explanations
Flowers won't grow and the world will be swimming in its
Own mess. There is no hope.
There is no hope anymore?
The answer is simple
It is up to you and me to decide
Whether or not we'd be up to it.
Oh, can't you see the truth
We will never reach that crescent sky
That moon shaped like a bagel,
Or that sky painted red white and blue
We'll never reach any more exceptions
I paint with aerosols now
Give up the ghost and live your life
But I can't and I won't, I want to be
Superhuman. Clark Kent and a jack of all trades
The Gemini in me has spoken.
It will not rest until Mr. Anti-Bellum
Finds that salvaged glory of his in a mitten-
Basket, a basket of goodies and treats
For the family deserves it, they've been long ways
To receiving this masterful contraption
It comes with a price though, say goodbye
To the love of your life
Adios mi amor.
The casket has been closed
Goodnight forever.
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Would you buy a three-row Volkswagen crossover? At a dealership event in Chicago last week where 21 Oprah Beetle winners got their cars, Volkswagen of America CEO Jonathan Browning said a three-row utility vehicle "would be a very natural extension to the brand."
Right now, VW's only three-row vehicle is the Routan minivan, a modest seller compared with Chrysler's minivan sales. The Routan's future depends on Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne's minivan consolidation strategy, which may leave the Vee-Dub version off the books. Browning wouldn't speculate, saying only that "we've obviously got a relationship with (Chrysler) in the product cycle."
Why would VW want to develop its own big crossover? Because Volkswagen Group, which includes Audi and various European brands, aims to be the world's largest automaker by 2018.
But VW could also use a three-row crossover — something slotting between the $22,840 Tiguan and $42,975 Touareg that's larger than both:
Such territory belongs to large crossovers such as GM's Traverse/Acadia/Enclave family, the Honda Pilot, the Toyota Highlander, the Ford Explorer and the Dodge Durango. Combined, those seven vehicles sold nearly half a million cars so far this year. That's 7.3% of total sales for their respective automakers. With the prices that people actually wind up paying being well above $30,000, the segment gives family shoppers a minivan alternative — and automakers a potential for healthy profits.
Three-row crossovers are one thing, but Volkswagen can't just jump willy-nilly into every new segment, Browning says. "We want to keep building that (growth) progressively and sustainably," he said. "We always have more good ideas than we have money or resources."
A three-row crossover might appear, but don't expect a subcompact to join VW's U.S. range anytime soon.
--Kelsey Mays, Cars.com's Kicking Tires
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LomoPeople Malaysia: Jibamwritten by lannshaukani on 2011-12-16
Hello Malaysians and Lomography community! Meet Mohd Aliff bin Jamil, also known as Jibam from Johor Bahru! He is a proud member of Effekts, a community of analogue lovers from Malaysia. Get to know more about Jibam.21 25 Share Tweet
LomoPeople Malaysia: Mohd Ariffwritten by jibamz on 2011-08-26
He has the passion that's hard to find in many people. A little bit older than me, still single and available (if he's not hiding about his relationship status from me). Friendly enough with friends, enemies and strangers. Little bit funny, but sometimes friends don't get it. Always dizzy when he has long distance road trips. And at this time, he can be proud of himself for holding a 'lomoamigo' title.11 25 Share Tweet
LomoPeople Malaysia: Azlan Shaukaniwritten by adzfar on 2011-12-14
Hi Malaysians and Lomography community! Did you know who's Azlan Shaukani? Azlan is one of the thousands Malaysian lomographer that is very active in Lomography thingy.26 14 Share Tweet
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Hi Malaysian and Lomography community. Today I would like to introduce to you one of my favorite lomographers from Malaysia. You can call him Nizam.14 15 Share Tweet
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Meet Malaysia's Active Community Members from Malacca #2: Oxgnwritten by eva_eva on 2012-08-15
What makes Malacca special? Its heritage elements and culture made this historical city beautiful! Malacca is also known as the Historic State, and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, let's discover Malacca – The Historic State together with Oxgn!5 Share Tweet


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In 1997, Luc Besson released The Fifth Element, a visually-captivating sci-fi adventure which netted four Cesars, including Best Film and Best Director. A couple of decades later, Luc is back with Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, an even more innovative, outer space odyssey, if that's possible. The groundbreaking extravaganza is based on "Valerian and Laureline," a comic book series written by Pierre Christin and illustrated by Jean-Claude Mezieres.
World War II Epic Recreates Flotilla's Heroic Rescue of Stranded Allies
When Hitler ordered an all-out assault on the Western Front in the spring of 1940, the vaunted Maginot Line proved to be no match for the pulverizing German blitzkrieg. The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France all fell in a matter of weeks, and the rapid collapse proved particularly problematic for the Allied forces.
BFFs Party in New Orleans in Raunchy Reunion Romp
Ryan (Regina Hall), Sasha (Queen Latifah), Dina (Tiffany Haddish) and Lisa (Jada Pinkett Smith) have been friends since their college days in the Nineties. Back then, the tight-knit Flossy Posse partied as hard as they hit the books. After graduating, they curtailed the carousing considerably for the sake of their professional careers.
Trilogy Finale Pits Primates vs. Humans in Epic Showdown
Sequel Finds Gru Bonding with Long-Lost Bro before Facing Formidable Foe
Despicable Me 3 is actually the 4th installment in the animated franchise, provided you count the prequel Minions, which some may consider a spin-off. Co-directed by Pierre Coffin, Kyle Balda and Eric Guillon, this episode revolves around Gru (Steve Carell) who discovers that he has an identical twin before facing-off against his most formidable foe ever.
Mob Wheelman Puts Pedal to the Metal in Adrenaline-Fueled Blockbuster
All you really need to know about Baby Driver is that it\'s the best film of the year so far, hands down. The picture was written and directed by Edgar Wright, who is best known for a trio of British comedies starring Simon Pegg: Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007) and The World\'s End (2013).
Historical Drama Recreates 1939 Attempt to Assassinate Hitler
Southern Belles Vie for Union Soldier's Affections in Sofia Coppola's Sublime Tale of Seduction
The Beguiled is a Civil War saga based on the best seller of the same name by the late novelist/playwright Thomas Cullinan (1919-1995). The sublime tale of seduction was first adapted to the screen in 1971 as a melodramatic revenge flick starring Clint Eastwood. This relatively-refined remake was directed by Sofia Coppola whose effort was richly rewarded at Cannes where she became only the second woman to win Best Director in the history of the festival.
Canadian Librarian Courted by Hobo While Searching for Aunt in Delightful French Farce
If you\'re familiar with the surreal cinematic stylings of Dominique Abel and Fiona Gordon, then you have an idea of what sort of treat\'s in store while watching Lost in Paris. The talented husband and wife team wrote, directed and co-star in their latest magical escape into the theater of the absurd.
BFFS Reunite for Raunchy Bachelorette Party Reminiscent of "The Hangover"
Jessica (Scarlett Johansson) and Peter (Paul W. Downs) are on the verge of tying the knot. But prior to walking down the aisle together, they\'ve agreed to simultaneously throw themselves bachelor\'s and bachelorette\'s parties. But while she flies down to Miami for a swinging soiree\' with a quartet of her closest college classmates, his relatively-modest plan is merely to share a refined evening of wine tasting with a few a nerdy buddies.


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MAME'd Millipede: Project Index
Category: MAME'd Millipede
- Introduction
The background story on my first MAME box and being a child of the 80's.
- MAME vs. Real
Why a MAME box? A comparison between MAME and the real thing. A tad philosphical... :)
- Skills Needed
The various skills you'll need to build a MAME box.
Control Panel
- Design
The process of coming up with a CP design and mocking up the template.
- Mounting
Attaching the CP to the classic cabinet without harm.
- Layout
Determining the button layout and preparing the surface.
- Surfacing
Applying the laminate to the CP surface.
- Wiring
Zillions of feet of wires and connectors.
- Final Touches
T-molding and other details for the completed CP.
- The Computer
Technical details behind the system driving the MAME'd Millipede.
- Video - 15 kHz
Driving the arcade monitor at 15 kHz from a modern PC.
- Interfacing
Devices used to interface the controls and their configuration.
- Integration
Bringing it all together into a working system.
- Linux OS
Focusing on the use of Linux in the MAME'd Millipede.
- AdvanceMAME
The engine that drives the machine with various configuration details.
- AdvanceMenu
The interface to AdvanceMAME that binds it all together.
- Video Config
Details on the configuration of SVGALib and the software side of 15 kHz.
- Daphne
The emulation software for driving laser disc games - Dragon's Lair in this case.
Parts & Sources
- Controls
Controls used on the project and the vendors that provide them.
- Video
Wells-Garnder and the K7200.
- Interfacing
Interface devices and the vendors that provide them.
- Cabinet Parts
Miscellaneous parts including laminate and T-molding.


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Dining etiquette calls for you to keep your elbows off the table, place a napkin on your lap, and make unflinching eye contact with the chef throughout the meal. Set your sights on dinner with this Groupon.
Choose Between Two Options
- $5 for $10 worth of diner-style food for two
- $10 for $20 worth of diner-style food for four or more
The menu includes strawberry french toast with shredded-leek hash browns ($7.99), chicken-fried steak ($9.99), and a hawaiian cheeseburger with pineapple and ham ($7.99).
Park Central Banquet Hall and Restaurant
At Park Central Banquet Hall and Restaurant, a quintessentially American menu presents chicken-fried steak and grilled-cheese sandwiches. The classic grub can be enjoyed in the regular dining area or, for special occasions, in the restaurant's onsite banquet hall. Here, parties of up to 209 can be seated around tables handsomely dressed in Park Central's own linens, which, to the chagrin of young guests, are probably not Spider-Man 2 bed sheets. Sweet-potato fries accompany a selection of burgers and sandwiches, and at breakfast, farm-fresh eggs pair with a choice of meats that includes ham and bacon.


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- Home
- Teaching Phonological Awareness
Teaching Phonological Awareness
Phonological awareness helps children learn to read by teaching them how sounds in oral language work. For instance, this skill enables a child to:
- isolate and identify the first, middle, and ending sounds in a spoken word
- recognize which words in a set of words begin with the same sound
- segment words into separate sounds
- identify and manipulate syllables
- combine or blend separate sounds in a word to say the word
- understand that changing sounds in a word will change the meaning of the word
- identify and create oral rhymes
The skill of phonological awareness is important because once your child understands the concept of words when they are spoken, it is so much easier for him to grasp the concept of words when they are written. Engaging in phonological awareness activities is excellent preparation for learning to read and spell, because your child will learn to understand the various sounds in words and how they all work together. The next logical step is to learn the letters and letter combinations that make these sounds—and in doing so, your child will begin to read and spell.
The best way to teach phonological awareness is to engage your young child's natural curiosity and sense of fun. Young minds are eager to learn new things, and our multisensory approach to teaching actively involves them in each lesson through sight, sound, and touch. With theAll About Reading Pre-reading program, your child will play special word/sound games, listen to and create word rhymes, and enjoy 20 minutes a day of quality read-aloud time with Mom or Dad, all the while effortlessly absorbing phonological awareness, one of the critical Big Five Skills.
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Elephants and Donkeys: Some Views on Animals
Considering all the things we hear and read about the presidential candidates, I'm first to admit that it can be very overwhelming to digest it all. I've picked up facts from Animals & Politics, and I wanted to share a few notes about candidates from both the Republican and Democrat parties with you. I'm by no means endorsing (or bashing) any candidates – so I've just selected positive points here. Stay tuned for my new pal, CitizenSugar, who will be joining us very soon . . . and can discuss and bring you up-to-date on the full picture!
- Rudy Giuliani. During his time as NYC's mayor, he promoted and signed a bill to open a shelter in each borough as well as encourage spaying and neutering in efforts to curb the city's pet overpopulation. He's also the first Republican candidate to release a public statement on animal issues, and promising to continue to support education efforts, enforce animal protection laws already on the books, and to advocate for new animal-friendly policies
- John McCain. In addition to cosponsoring bills to stop horse slaughter and to eliminate a $2 million subsidy for the mink industry, as a senator he has been a leader in the effort to stop global warming, and opposes drilling for oil in the animal-filled Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
- Hillary Rodham Clinton. Senator Clinton has cosponsored legislation to stop the processing of "downer" livestock and to crack down on abusive puppy mills where dogs are treated like production machines and has led efforts to stop the overuse of antibiotics in farm animals, which allow them to be crammed in overcrowded, stressful, unsanitary conditions on factory farms.
- Dennis Kucinich. He's currently a co-sponsor of 14 animal protection measures in the 110th Congress and, in the past, has led efforts to secure more funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act at puppy mills, research laboratories, zoos, circuses, and other facilities. In November, he even hosted an online forum to discuss animal issues.
- Barack Obama. In addition to voting to end the federal funding of horse slaughter in 2005, he's currently a co-sponsor of measures to stop horse slaughter and to upgrade the penalties for dogfighting and cockfighting, both possessing fighting animals and being a spectator at such events.
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The Shakespeare Conference: SHK 24.0216 Monday, 6 May 2013
Date: May 6, 2013 7:39:55 AM EDT
Subject: Tampa Rep – Hamlet
A few months back, C. David Frankel invited shaksper.net members to the Tampa Rep & Hat Trick Theatre's production of Hamlet. I was able to make the trip this past weekend, and thought it was excellent. I encourage anyone in the Tampa area to go see it; www.tamparep.org shows it running through 5/12. Well done to all involved!
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This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a small enveloped DNA virus that belongs to the
The microRNAs (miRNAs or miRs) are small non-coding RNAs of 19–23 nucleotides that play key roles in the regulation of almost every cellular process in all multicellular eukaryotes [
HBV is a small enveloped DNA virus that belongs to the
This chapter will outline the roles of miRNAs in the HBV biology and associated pathogenesis. We will also outline present and future miRNA-based strategies for the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of the HBV-related diseases.
miRNAs are most commonly transcribed in the nucleus by the RNA polymerase II (Pol II), as monocistronic or polycistronic pri-miRNAs that are further processed in pre-miRNAs (
One single miRNA has the ability to regulate multiple targets and thereby to affect a broad network of genes (up to 100 genes) [
The abnormal expression levels of miRNAs have been revealed in various diseases such as cancer [
Despite the fact that HBV is a nuclear DNA virus, none viral-encoded miRNA has been so far identified. Only one putative HBV miRNA, with hypothetical regulation role on its own genome, was deduced by computational approach [
The HBV infection is characterized by two phases; the acute and the chronic infection [
Schematic representation of miRNA biogenesis. The mature miRNAs originate from successive different steps. An initial DNA transcription generates pri-miRNAs that are cleaved in pre-miRNAs before their exportation to the cytoplasm. There, an RNAse III enzyme, Dicer, cleaves it to generate a miRNA duplex that subsequently joins an RNA‑induced silencing complex (RISC) to produce the mature miRNA. The sequence complementarity to the target will decide its fate. Some miRNAs can act on the transcriptional level independently from the RISC.
Cellular miRNAs and their effects on HBV infection or HBV related-diseases. HBV (↑): Promotes HBV replication; HBV (↓): Inhibits HBV replication; HCC (↑): Development and/or growth of HCC; Fibrosis (↑): Promotes liver fibrosis.
|miRNA expression
|Target genes
|HBV or disease status
|HDAC4 (histone deacetylase 4)
|E2F1 (c-myc repressor)
|C/EBPβ (CCAAT/enhancer binding protein)
|SOCS1 (JAK/STAT signaling)
|HLA-A? (MHC class I)
|NFIB (nuclear factor I/B)
|NFIB (nuclear factor I/B)
|HBIP (HBx inhibitor)
|Fibrosis (↑)
|cyclin G1 (p53 modulator)
|DNMT1 (DNA methyltransferase 1)
|STAT3 (transcription factor)
|HBV DNA polymerase
|HBsAg (HBV surface antigen)
|HBV pre-S1 (pre-surface 1)
The role of miRNAs in HBV replication is therefore dependent on the phase of HBV infection. During the acute phase, the virus must activate its replication while avoiding destruction by the immune system. During the chronic phase, the virus reaches a "dormant" state where the viral replication must be restricted and viral evasion maintained. This leads to a time-dependent intricate interaction network in which miRNAs play an important role.
One of the best studied miRNAs in HBV infection and other liver-related diseases is miR-122. This liver-specific miRNA is expressed at high levels in normal hepatocytes (about 70% of the total miRNA population in the adult liver) [
Schematic representation of HBV life cycle. The virus infects a cell by an initial attachment to a cellular receptor that allows its internalization (step 1). In the cytoplasm, the virus is uncoated and the nucleocapsid is transported to the nuclear membrane (step 2). The viral genome is released into the nucleus under its relaxed circular form (rcDNA) and converted into a covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) from which all the viral RNAs are produced (steps 3 to 5). The viral RNAs transfer to the cytoplasm for traduction of the different viral proteins (steps 6 and 7) or for subsequent reverse transcription of the pregenomic RNA (pgRNA, steps 6, 8 and 9). All the viral components move to the proper place and assemble together to form new mature virions (steps 8, 10 and 11). The virus also produces non-infectious particles and extracellular antigen (HBeAg) as a decoy for the immune system of the host (step 12). The nucleocapsid containing the rcDNA and the HBV X protein (HBx) can go back to the nucleus in order to amplify the cccDNA and maintain the viral production.
On the other hand, miR-1 can enhance the HBV core promoter transcription by down-regulating the expression of the histone deacetylase 4 (HDAC4) [
miR-372, together with miR-373, also supports HBV gene expression by targeting the nuclear factor I/B [
The let-7 family of miRNAs has been demonstrated to be negatively regulated by HBx [
Finally, miR-501 has been suggested to work with HBx for the benefit of viral replication [
miRNAs are important in the development and function of immune system [
On the other hand, a study analyzing the modified expression profiles of miRNAs in a stable HBV-expressing cell line revealed the upregulation of miR-181a [
It is now unclear if the miRNAs altered in the infected hepatocytes, such as miR-181a and miR-146 [
The natural history of HBV infection shows often a transition from acute to chronic infection, especially in young children. The virus reaches a "dormant" state into the infected hepatocytes, under the cccDNA form, and survive until its eventual life cycle reactivation [
miR-1 illustrates the duality of actions that can be observed in the course of HBV infection. As said previously, this miRNA can promote viral replication but it can also inhibit the cell proliferation and even induce a reverse cancer cell phenotype [
Also, miR-122 can bind directly to the polymerase region in order to repress its expression [
The modifications induced as a result of HBV infection profoundly alter the cellular and overall organism homeostasis. They are usually associated with diseases, including liver cirrhosis with fibrosis and HCC. The liver cirrhosis turns most of the time into HCC.
Numerous studies have tried to identify and characterize the miRNAs involved in liver cirrhosis and therefore differently expressed during this intermediate phase. Roderburg et al. investigated the role of miRNAs in liver fibrosis on a carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatic fibrogenesis and bile-duct ligation mouse models [
Nevertheless, the global miRNA expression profile analysis of human liver tissues from different inflammation, infection and cancer states are not always consistent. It sometimes revealed a particular profile due to the association of both viral hepatitis and cirrhosis [
When the cellular modifications and inflammation are too high and maintained for too long, the liver cirrhosis usually evolves into HCC.
The miR-17-92 cluster is important in the HBV infection and associated HCC. This polycistron includes six miRNAs (mir-17-5p, miR-18a, miR-19a, miR-19b, miR-20a and miR-92a-1) and its upregulated expression is associated with malignancies [
Because of its role in immune response, miR-155 is also implicated in hepatocarcinogenesis. Indeed, its upregulation can lead to prolonged exposure to inflammation, a well-known causal agent to cancers like HCC [
To conclude, the liver-specific miR-122 has been extensively studied in the liver-associated diseases. Its expression is low in HCC tissues, including those with viral chronic hepatitis [
The significance of miRNAs in viral replication, antiviral immunity and liver carcinogenesis emphasizes their values as diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic targets for HBV infection and HBV-induced diseases.
miR-122 and miR-18a are of particular interest for diagnostic and/or prognostic applications. They are both released in the blood and could be used as potential non-invasive biomarkers for HBV-related HCC screening [
In the therapeutic perspective, the liver cirrhosis is an event prior to HCC development and being able to interfere with this process would prevent carcinogenesis. For example, a strategy based on administration of miR-29 mimic might prevent liver fibrosis (
For this purpose, the work of Ura's group is valuable [
Finally, technological advances in the delivery of miRNA and RNA interference enable safe and efficient
miRNAs have emerged as new key players in the control of gene expression in cells. Investigations of their profiling have unveiled specific miRNA dysregulations in tumors and during viral infection.
The HBV is a widespread pathogen that is implicated in HCC development. Numerous cellular miRNAs interacting with HBV have been identified. They reflect the cellular pathways that are altered as a result of the viral infection, viral infection that triggers the liver cirrhosis and carcinogenesis as side effects. On the viral point of view, the dysregulated pathways mirror the strategies of the virus to allow its replication and evade the host defense mechanisms to survive. On the cellular point of view, they mirror the immune response that tries to get rid of the intruder and that becomes dysregulated. The present and future knowledge about the interaction between miRNA, HBV infection and HCC development and progress will probably allow developing strategies and tools to cope, efficiently and at various steps, with the liver carcinogenesis induced by HBV infection.
This work was supported in part by a grant-in-aid for the Third-Term Comprehensive 10-Year Strategy for Cancer Control of Japan; Project for Development of Innovative Research on Cancer Therapeutics (P-Direct); Scientific Research on Priority Areas Cancer from the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology; and the Program for Promotion of Fundamental Studies in Health Sciences of the National Institute of Biomedical Innovation of Japan. The authors would like to thank Servier Medical Art for their image bank used to create the illustrations.
The authors declare no conflict of interest.


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While absolutely shocking that the Census would release data that they promised not to, it isn't surprising. So can anyone blame Americans of middle eastern descent for being mistrustful of the US government?
And with the current administrations blatent disregard of civil liberties and the bill of rights, why would any minority ever cooperate with this govt. again?


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The Punta Cana International Airport, (PUJ) is one of the first and largest privately owned and operated international airports in the world. Built in 1983 by Grupo Puntacana, the holding company of Puntacana Resort & Club, the Airport makes Puntacana one of the most accessible destinations in the Caribbean. Conveniently located within the Puntacana Resort & Club property, the airport offers direct flights from over 36 countries and 98 cities around the world. This airport advantage enables Puntacana Resort & Club guests to be at their hotels or golf courses within minutes of their arrival. You can fly directly to and from Puntacana Resort & Club on flights from major cities around the world, including but not limited to: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Ft. Lauderdale, Frankfurt, London, Miami, New York, Newark, Montreal, Madrid, Moscow, Philadelphia, Toronto, and Paris. With over 2.5 million international passengers arriving each year, Puntacana International Airport (PUJ) is the busiest airport in the Dominican Republic and second busiest airport in the Caribbean. Add the convenience for our private and executive aircraft guests using the airport's National, VIP and FBO terminals, it is easy to see why PUJ is the fastest growing airport in the Caribbean and the place to go. Welcome to our Punta Cana International Airport, Puntacana Resort & Club, and the beautiful Dominican Republic.
The Experience
At Punta Cana International Airport, Tortuga Bay guests and property owners in The Estates are treated to a VIP whisking service. You'll be swept through customs quickly to a private car and driven directly to Puntacana Resort & Club. Prior to your departure, a complimentary Private Lounge is available. Relaxation begins as soon as you land.
Food Court
Enjoy familiar brands inside the terminals, with choices including Wendy's, Sbarro, Nathan's, Cinnabon, Segafredo's, and Baskin-Robbins. Enjoy your favorite drink at the Skybar.
Duty-Free Shopping
At Duty Free Americas, you'll find duty-free items like liquors and tobacco. Discover an extensive selection of brand-name fragrances, watches, gifts, jewelry and travel-related merchandise. Inside the terminals, you'll find favored brands such as Lacoste and Victoria's Secret. For more local Dominican Republic shopping, visit Brisas del Caribe, which offers local products, arts, crafts, and souvenirs.
Rental Car services are available on site, including Avis, Hertz, Dollar, Budget and Europcar. Taxis are also available.
A complimentary shuttle service is available for guests at Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village.
Currency Exchange
ATMs are available at the Check-In areas. Currency Exchange Services are located in the Food Court, and in the arrivals terminal. The Dominican Republic currency is the Dominican peso, though the U.S. dollar is also commonly accepted throughout the region.
Security & Immigration
To enter the Dominican Republic, a valid passport with two blank pages is required. At the customs and immigration desk, you'll receive a 30-day tourist card (US$10 fee) instead of a visa. By Dominican law, there's also a US$20 departure tax, the cost of which is usually included in your airfare (verify with your carrier). Some visitors may need additional travel documents; check local restrictions. In general, the Dominican CESAC security procedures at Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ) follow the same guidelines as U.S. or European airports.
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Dear Friends:
The City of New Haven and the Proprietors of the Green are seeking public input as we begin to identify long range plans for the development, restoration and management of the New Haven Green. To help facilitate the process, Proprietors have commissioned the Project for Public Spaces, a nonprofit planning, design and educational organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces and build stronger communities. Their "placemaking" approach works to engage citizens in developing community visions for vital public spaces. The intent is to draft a plan with a component that can be "shovel ready" by New Haven's 375th birthday in April 2013. The City, the Proprietors and the Project for Public Spaces will hold a stakeholders meeting for interested citizens this Wednesday, July 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Hall of Records at 200 Orange Street. I encourage you to attend and lend your voice to this important project.
Westville Community Canvas this Thursday
I will be joined by City department heads in Westville's Ward 25 this Thursday as we knock on doors to speak to residents about their neighborhood and any questions and concerns they might have. The Community Canvas is something I try to host a few times a year in neighborhoods across the City. In the past, it has been a great way for department heads and City staff to interact with residents and to help get questions answered for residents. It's my hope to make myself and City Hall as accessible as possible, but I know it's not always easy for residents to find time to come downtown, or to find the right person to answer their questions. That's why I hold open office hours at 5 p.m. the first Tuesday of every Monday, and hold regularly scheduled "Mayor's Night Out" events with City department heads in neighborhoods across the City. As always, if you have a question and don't know the best place to go for help, call my office at 203-946-8200.
Applications Available for Fall Democracy School Session
I am pleased to announce that the City is now accepting applications for the Fall 2012 session of New Haven Democracy School, an eight session course aimed at introducing residents to their local government. Residents will have an opportunity to meet key administrators and decision makers in City government and local politics. City officials will talk about their work and lead question and answer sessions aimed at fostering open lines of communication, enabling participants to take full advantage of city resources, and empowering residents to become community leaders.
Democracy School meets every Tuesday from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. for eight weeks at interesting locations across the City. The Fall 2012 session will begin Tuesday, September 11th and end Tuesday, October 30. Interested? Please visit the city�s website for more information. Applications are due by August 17th. For more information, contact Rebecca Bombero at 203-946-7663 or via e-mail at email@example.com.
School Learning Environment Survey Reports Available
The New Haven Public Schools announced last week results of the third annual School Learning Environment Survey, showing substantially improved satisfaction in many schools across the district. The Learning Environment Survey (also referred to as the climate
survey) gathers feedback from students, parents, teachers and school staff on a variety of measures grouped into five categories: academic expectations, communication, collaboration, engagement, and safety and respect. School staff received results in June prior to the end of school. The results are now posted publicly at www.nhps.net. The Learning Environment Survey is a key component of New Haven School Change and was developed collaboratively by school leaders, teachers, and parents. I encourage you to visit the website and take a look at the scores for your school.
Reminder Notice to City of New Haven Taxpayers
The first installments of Real Estate, Personal Property and Special Services District Tax and the total Motor Vehicle Tax on the Grand List of 2011 are now due and payable during the month of July 2012. Unpaid taxes will be considered delinquent as of August 2, 2012. The Tax Office will have extended hours starting Wednesday, July 25, 2012 through and including Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. On Saturday, July 28, 2012 the tax office will be open from 9:00 am - Noon. Taxpayers are encouraged to mail payments to Collector of Taxes, City of New Haven, P. O. Box 1927, New Haven, CT 06509-1927. Any taxpayer who has not received a bill should visit the City of New Haven website or contact the Tax Office, as failure to receive a bill does not invalidate the tax and respective penalties should the account become delinquent.
Contact Name: Elizabeth Benton
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"It's a hell of a deal."
The estate agent's words crept slowly into my head on that first night. They were soon banished by the scratching.
By the second night the scratch had become a thud.
It was coming from the kitchen. From under the table.
I toppled it over and threw the dusty rug to one side. A hatch.
I pulled it open, stared into the darkness beneath. Slowly, a man appeared.
It was me.
Hair longer, beard overgrown, but it was me. I, the other I, murmured something, his voice distant and tired.
"It's a hell of a deal."