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Poor cow health and high somatic cell counts (SCCs) often go hand in hand, and the result is often mastitis. This is most likely related to stress on the immune system which impairs its functionality, says Patrick Gorden, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-Dairy, Iowa State University. Additionally, antibacterial agents alone cannot control an intramammary infection (IMM) infection without the assistance of a functional immune system. Depending on the stage of lactation and presence of IMM infections, the immune system has varying levels of functionality.
The cow's first line of defense against the introduction of mastitis-causing pathogens is the skin and muscular teat sphincter. The streak canal is lined with keratin that traps bacteria and then is removed with milking. Keratin is a waxy material that is derived from stratified squamous epithelium. Keratin's structure enables trapping of invading bacteria, thus hindering their migration into the gland cistern. Within the keratin lining are natural antimicrobial agents which are bacteriostatic. Teat injuries, teat surgery and infusions all remove the protective keratin and increase the risk of mastitis. "An additional physical barrier is provided by the process of milking, which serves a protective function in that it flushes the contents out of the mammary gland on a regular basis," Gorden says.
The most important defense system, however, is the innate immune system. "The innate system serves a role to detect and kill an array of pathogens," Gorden notes. "A decrease in the function of even one component of the innate immune system can have detrimental effects on the cow's immune response."
Gorden explains that polymorphonuclear cells (PMN) including neutrophils, basophils, and eosinophils, play a key role in the innate immune system by detecting and containing infectious agents. While basophils and eosinophils have important functions, the neutrophil becomes the most important PMN for the mammary gland in dealing with IMM bac-terial infections.
Derailing the immune system
The lactating cow's immune system is already somewhat derailed due to normal immune suppression associated with calving and lactogenesis. "Calving and lactogenesis seem to have independent effects on immune suppression," Gorden says. "Negative energy balance during the pre- and post-partum period have a suppressing effect but negative energy balance during mid-lactation has been shown to only have a minimal effect. This suggests that there are factors associated with calving and lactogenesis that are associated here also." Gorden adds that the development of ketosis has been shown to cause severe mastitis infection as compared to negative energy balance alone.
Gorden notes that researchers at the USDA's National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa did a study several years ago in which they mastectomized cows and compared the immune function of the mastectomized cows vs. intact cows. In both groups, there was an immune suppression associated with calving and in that trial there was a sudden increase in cortisol the day before calving in both groups. "There is substantial immunosuppression associated with calving and it is probably presumptive to think that cortisol may be the only element causing this immunosuppression," Gorden explains.
A 2003 Bovine Veterinarian article described research done by Mark Kehrli, DVM, PhD at the National Animal Disease Center-USDA-ARS that showed that cows with severe metritis or retained placentas mobilized virtually all of their circulating immune cells (e.g., neutrophils) to fight uterine infections. This mobilization left very few neutrophils in the blood stream to fight an infection that might start elsewhere in the body, such as the mammary gland. Kehrli said these cows might develop an infection in the mammary gland that goes unchecked for a few hours until the circulating blood neutrophil numbers are restored from the bone marrow. By that time, it is too late for the cow and the infection in the udder may have grown so much that the disease now overwhelms her with a severe peracute case of mastitis.
Calcium is also involved with immune suppression. There are factors associated with intracellular signaling of mononuclear cells that occur two to three weeks prior to calving. "This has a negative impact on immune function by causing slower movement of these cells into infected areas in addition to the effects of calcium in the periparturient period," Gorden explains. Research has shown that intracellular calcium plays a vital role in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) activation. Calcium deficiency will result in less complete closure of the teat sphincter and will result in increased lying time, thus exposing the cow to more pathogens and result in increased mastitis.
Gorden adds that as cows age, there appears to be a decrease in immune function as evidenced by older animals being more severely affected by infectious agents. This reduced function is related to impaired function of neutrophils along with a reduced production of reactive oxygen species in older animals.
Other factors such as poor nutrition, inadequate vaccination, parasite load, poor environment/high pathogen load, high production, stress and others contribute to immune suppression. "Mastitis, like other diseases, is multi-factorial, so often there is more than one negative factor occurring," Gorden says. "Immune suppression is more severe with other problems such as retained placenta, twinning, lameness and dystocia."
High milk production does not have a genetically related negative impact on immune function; however, high-producing cows tend to have more mastitis than lower-producing cows. This most likely can be explained by being more prone to negative energy and protein balance and the fact that higher-producing cows also have wider streak canals which makes them more prone to infections.
"Protein metabolism is equally important in the development of immune suppression around parturition," Gorden states. "Cows are in negative energy balance for 45 to 75 days postpartum. They are also in negative protein balance for a similar period of time. The development of an immune response against an infection is not without expense to energy and protein metabolism."
Chronic mastitis in the late dry period has been shown to decrease the volume of colostrum and the total IgG level compared to uninfected cows, but not the concentration of IgG/ml,
Gorden says.
Help her regain balance
Prior to and after parturition maximizing dry matter intake by providing sufficient amounts of properly balanced feed can help the cow maintain proper energy balance. Gorden recommends providing the cow with adequate resting space and adequate bunk space (at least 30-in./cow) prior to calving, which is also important in the post-partum period. "In addition, minimizing pen changes prior to calving will promote better dry matter intake and lower incidence of metabolic problems," he says. "It is extremely important to monitor dry matter intake to make sure the cows are actually eating what they are supposed to be. Measures to prevent hypocalcemia (subclinical and clinical) must be incorporated into transition cow program."
Adequate levels of vitamins A and E as well as selenium are also needed to insure that the mammary gland immune system functions at its maximum capacity. The University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center recommends that during lactation cows should receive 400–600 IU vitamin E and .3 ppm of selenium per day. During the dry period, cows should get 1000 IU vitamin E and .3 ppm selenium per day.
Gorden suggests that the most practical approaches for today's dairyman include a combination of improving and maintaining cow hygiene, managing diets around the periparturient period to minimize dry matter intake and hypocalcemia, and implementing procedures to minimize cow stress. "It is inevitable that there will be a certain amount of immune suppression even in the best conditions," he says. "However, implementing good management practices should help minimize this."
Trace minerals and immunity
Several trace minerals and vitamins influence the immune system which can have an effect on its defenses against mastitis pathogens.
Function: Improves bactericidal capabilities of neutrophils. Decreases severity and duration of mastitis. Enhances neutrophil killing of Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans andE. coli.
Deficiency: Decreased efficiency in neutrophil function
Function: Increased neutrophil bactericidal activity.
Deficiency: Decreased incidence of clinical mastitis. In combination with Se, decreased prevalence of IMI at calving.
Function: Decreased somatic cell count. Moderated glucocorticoid levels. Stimulates immune cell populations.
Deficiency: Increased severity of mastitis.
Function:Increased bactericidal function of phagocytes. Increased mitogen-induced proliferation of lymphocytes. Stimulates immune cell populations.
Deficiency: Increased severity of mastitis.
Deficiency:Decreased neutrophil killing capability. Increased susceptibility to bactericidal infection.
Function: Linked to proper immune function. Essential for integrity of skin, physiologic barriers.
Deficiency: Decreased leukocyte function. Increased susceptibility to bacterial infection. High calcium diets can exacerbate zinc deficiency problems.
Source: Lorraine Sordillo, PhD, The Pennsylvania State University, "Mastitis and Immunology," Bovine Veterinarian, July–August 1998.


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There are plenty of recent media reports about the failing American education system: low test scores, poor graduation rates and the need for reform. But many reports show that students are actually performing and graduating at higher rates than ever before. Where's the disconnect?
Reporter Paul Farhi argues that poor media coverage and sweeping generalizations about American schools are presenting a false picture that may have negative effects for our education system.
"By many important measures - high school completion rates, college graduation, overall performance on standardized tests - America's educational attainment has never been higher," Farhi wrote in his recent American Journalism Review article.
Farhi will join The Daily Circuit Thursday to discuss America's education system.
"My own gut philosophy is there are a million different problems and a million things going very well [in our schools]," he said. "If you solve big problems you've only pushed the needle up one to two percent. There are too many things, too many moving parts and so incremental improvement is the best we can hope for."
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August 4, 2012
Debate in Congress started last week on a bill the House Appropriations Committee approved in July 2011 that would cut funding for the Environmental Protection Agency by $1.4 billion and could eventually affect the Lake Tahoe Basin.
"We're definitely concerned. Any cuts in funding regarding vital issues in the Basin we take seriously," Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board Executive Officer Patricia Kouyoumdijan said.
About $191,000 of the water quality board's $6.7 million budget comes from federal funds. If the bill passes, the organization might face some cuts, but it wouldn't be severe, Kouyoumdijan said.
"Roughly $40,000 of that ($191,000) could be affected. That being said, these activities are very critical to the board and if they were ever cut, we'd be looking to backfill those funds," she said.
According to Appropriations Committee website, the bill, which also includes annual funding for the the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service, is meant to limit government spending by reining in the agency.
"The bill reins in out-of-control regulation at the EPA – the poster child of the Administration's widespread regulatory outreach that is hurting nearly every sector of our economy," House Appropriations Chairman Hal Rogers stated on the site.
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Environmental riders in the bill that limit the EPA's ability to regulate water quality have organizations like American Rivers, a national nonprofit that works to protect rivers and streams, and the Water Environment Federation, a nonprofit that represents water quality professionals around the world, worried.
According to the WEF website, the bill contains provisions that would block EPA's ability to regulate interstate pollution and stormwater runoff. American Rivers Senior Director of Government Relations Jim Bradley issued a letter stating that the reduced enforcement would benefit polluters by blocking new pollution rules.
But Kouyoumdijan is skeptical the bill will pass the Senate, and President Barack Obama has threatened to veto the legislation. How the potential water quality issues would affect the Lake Tahoe Basin remains unclear.
"We just can't tell at this point. There might be a 30 percent cut nationwide, but that might not affect us," Communications Specialist for the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Jeff Cowen said.
The Lake Tahoe Basin is a national leader when it comes to water quality initiatives, and a top priority for those federal funds, Cowen said.
If the cuts do reach the TRPA, it would affect the agency's $800,000 fund that allows for the TRPA to offer free permitting and consulting for best management practices that can reduce erosion and runoff, according to the Tahoe BMP website.


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text: That's nice, and it is an interesting back-handed admission of your failure in this thread; however, the problem is that you have very directly stated that the Buddha said something without quoting a sutta, which opened your statement to a reasonable question of what did the Buddha/the suttas say in support of your opinion. Rather than this prolonged and tedious msg after msg attempt by you at deflecting the focus away from your "He [the Buddha] says," it would be better if you simply and concisely quoted the suttas to show what it is that the Buddha said that supports of your opinion.nowheat wrote:In the suttas I have seen how sometimes a simile is useful in conveying information. Here's my attempt at using that method to make clear what I see happening here. . . ..


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RepairPal has identified the most common problems with the 2009 Acura TL based on complaints from actual vehicle owners. We'll tell you what the problem is and what it'll take to fix it.
The 1998-2014 Acura TL commonly has problems with the EVAP canister vent solenoid. It stops responding to commands to open and close, and the following occurs:
The valve is located on the charcoal canister, and is meant to open and close upon command. It fails due to corrosion breaking one of two internal seals, which allows air to escape the system, signaling the OBD trouble code P1457.
Correcting the problem can be done by replacing the vent valve, or, in some cases, cleaning and resealing the vent valve has been successful. You can get an estimate for this repair here.
A worn, missing, or loose gas cap can cause the same issues.
The 1998-2014 Acura TL V6 may develop issues with the automatic transmission.
Rough shifting may occur, and the "D4" light and check engine may begin to blink. The check engine light will also illuminate, and OBD trouble codes P0700, P0730, P0740, P0780, P1768 and/or P1768 will be stored in the computer.
If the transmission shifts roughly, the failure is very likely mechanical failure of the transmission. If the transmission performs normally, a faulty sensor, or dirty transmission fluid may be the case.
In most cases, it is necessary to use professional diagnostic equipment to provide a diagnosis, and complete the repair.
The longevity of the transmission is dependent on strict adherence to the manufacturer's recommendation for ATF replacement intervals and procedure.
The Acura TL may have issues with the idle air control system, causing:
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- Illumination of the check engine light
- OBD trouble code P0505
- Engine stalling is possible
The idle air bypass system is made up of vacuum lines, an idle air control valve (IACV), the throttle body, and intake manifold, and allows enough air into the engine to idle when the throttle body is closed. The OBD trouble code P0505 refers you to this system to inspect for failures.
The most likely cause is a dirty or failed IACV, but vacuum lines, intake manifold gasket, throttle body gasket, and IACV gasket should be inspected.
In all cases involving the IACV, the throttle body ports should be cleaned prior to installing the IACV onto the throttle body.
The exhaust recirculation valve (EGR) on the 1995-2014 Acura TL may fail, causing:
The EGR valve has open and closed positions, and opens or closes on command from the computer.
Exhaust gases constantly pass through the valve when it is open, leaving carbon deposits on the valve. These carbon deposits may lead the the valve sticking in the open or closed position.
To correct this issue, sometimes it is sufficient to clean the valve, but replacement is recommended in all cases.
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The pre-order listings for the Microsoft Xbox One and Sony PS4 appears to be the first battle for the competing consoles. Amazon is currently selling both gaming consoles and confirmed that the Xbox One has 2.3% more sales than the Sony PlayStation 4. That is pretty close though and there is no clear leader in the the next-generation console war. When it comes to pricing, Sony has the PS4 priced at $399, undercutting the $500 Microsoft Xbox One by $100 dollars! The Sony PS4 release date is set for the holiday season this year, and PS4 pre-orders show that the PlayStation 4 will ship by December 31st, though we expect this will happen much sooner. The Microsoft Xbox One release is set for November, so you know Sony will want to release as early as possible. The Sony PS4 price is a shocker, as it uses a similar AMD 'jaguar' processor as the Xbox One, but has faster RAM. The $399 PS4 price could help Sony win the first console battle this holiday season, and it will be interesting to see how pre-order sales do over the next few months!
"It's not clear yet which of the two will have the edge when they launch later this year," said Xavier Garambois, VP of Retail at Amazon EU. "What's certain, though, is that fans are already excited about how the next generation of consoles will change the world of gaming and home entertainment."
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So yeah, I've been waiting for the first all-star voting results. I'm actually curious how the East roster will possibly look.
Assuming Starting line-up will be ?(Kyrie, Wall, MCW?)/Wade/LeBron/Carmelo/PG or Bosh. After that, either PG or Bosh makes it in, Hibbert, the other 2 PG's probably make it, Deng, Horford, Evan Turner?. Team is going to get destroyed by the west lol if it keeps up as is. I'm sure I'm missing somebody obvious, but late thinking.


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HAMTRAMCK, Mich. - A sick kitten was rescued in Hamtramck after a plea for help on craigslist.org.
Wednesday night a Hamtramck woman says she heard what sounded like crying coming from outside of her home on Hanel Street.
She found a kitten alone in the snow.
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The cats eyes were crusted shut and it was having problems breathing.
With no access to a car the woman took to the website Craigslist for help.
She posted a image of the sickly kitten with the caption HELP!
Within an hour the woman says she was bombarded with calls and emails from people who wanted to help.
Melissa Franklin, of Harrison Township, was browsing the website when she saw the post.
The image of the cat was shocking.
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With a quick text to a friend, the gears of fate were put into motion for the kitten.
It was picked up from Hamtramck and delivered to the care of 4 Paws 1 Heart in Harper Woods.
The kitten, named Snickers, is under weight and suffering from a sever respiratory infection.
4 Paws 1 Heart is a 501C charitable organization that funds medical treatment for abandoned and homeless animals.
Veterinary technician and co-founder of the organization Gina Deluca says the kitten may lose an eye if he survives the ordeal.
In a Facebook update Thursday morning DeLuca wrote, "This kitten is in bad shape from an upper respiratory that developed into a severe infection. I decided to bring the kitten home tonight because he needs supportive care around the clock."
The prognoses for the cat is guarded, but or now Snickers is receiving help and medical care.
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text: The question here is not the naughty Mahayana ignorantly characterizing the Theravada; rather, is the highlighted an accurate reflection of the Theravada? Are we a bunch of sour, grim killjoys, scowling at the Mahayanists who gambol about with abandon in their realizations?.Perhaps that distinction between a genuine delight in realization of the impermanance of things and the sense that one's delight must be infused with suffering is a basic difference between the Mahayana Buddhism and the Theravada Buddhism. The Mahayana doesn't require the realization of impermanance to be shown by a dour attitude. Buddha teaches the end of suffering. What is the end of suffering if not a realization of the joyful or blissful nature of reality?


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I'm starting a forum, and for my 'admin' username, I was toying with having a username that contained a company name and one other 'part'.E.g. companyname-part2
I don't intend to say things on the forum that would in any way bring said company in to disrepute. Indeed I very much like the company.
Is there a legal problem here? Particularly as forum creator, Am I running an un-necassary risk?
You have made me think... good question here. I am now in two sides.
First bringing the company name will depend on the company policies. If your using the name of the company for good reason and the company allows it then you can make use of it as another promotional way. But if you are using the company name in different idea then that's liable for something else. Just make sure you have the permission for it to use publicly.
I really appreciate this idea since it happened once to a friend of mine...Hope I make sense here.
Depends, some will try and get a lawyer to send a letter to the forum admin to at least change the forum username, maybe even more.
It really depends on the context, how large is the forum, where is the forum hosted, ...
Well good for you. But in any case the company didn't agree, you can always create a non admin member with that same company name and I don't think they can do anything about it.
Look, I can see people creating usernames like VerizonSucks, Toyotafail, Microsoftcrap and do you think those companies cares?
Cheers again guys.You know what, I think I might just e-mail the company in question and ask!
depends on the company policy, and/or if you're officially representing the company there - just as I said. If you're a simple employer and run this forum in your free time, you might get in trouble. There's or was a natwest employee giving advice on a student forum regarding money and such, using natwest in his forum name. He told he'd get in plenty of trouble if they'd find out who that person is, even though he helped create a positive image of natwest.
that's a legal question and you should consult a lawyer really.
Personally, if you're not affiliated with the company in any way (and even then it's tricky unless you're doing this as part of your job there or you actually own the company), I wouldn't do it.
But if you are asociated with that company I think that would be recommended instead.
Much apreciated.
Yep, there are companies that are quite happy and open with regards to the internet - and then you've got companies that are scared of the potential negative effects it can have.
Just for your reference guys, I contacted the company and asked them, said it would have a mild promotional benifit.They said I could go right ahead!
Seems it don't hurt to ask....


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67th Annual Ozaukee County Art Show
The 67th Annual Ozaukee County Art Show will be on display in the Columbia St. Mary's Gallery at the Cedarburg Cultural Center from Sunday, March 30 through Sunday, April 27, 2014. The exhibit and sale will feature approximately 200 works of original art by amateur and professional adult artists residing, teaching or working in Ozaukee County, as well as original works by Ozaukee County high school students. Adult professional and amateur artists interested in entering the annual exhibit may contact the Center for details prior to the Tuesday, March 25 drop-off date, or visit the CCC's website at www.CedarburgCulturalCenter.org/feature-art-and-artists to download the prospectus. The prospectus is also available for pick up at the Center.
The public is invited to a free opening reception on Sunday, March 30,
2014 from 1-4 pm in celebration of both exhibits. A professional Wisconsin artist will conduct a gallery tour at 1:30 pm. Light
refreshments will be served.
The Cedarburg Cultural Center is located at W62 N546 Washington Avenue in Cedarburg's National Historic Downtown District. For inquiries, contact the Center at 262-375-3676 or visit www.CedarburgCulturalCenter.org.
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Continuing Edcation for Insurance Agents
Once you have recieved your license in any of the lines of insurance you may take courses to meet your continuing education requirements. Nicolet College is an approved State of Wisconsin Insurance Continuing Education provider and offers several courses each year. More information is available at State of Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
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- Barbara said...
Carol, these photos are lovely. And I'm glad to see you are not Cranky! Please send spring up to Massachusetts.
- March 14, 2010 at 12:10 PM
- Carol said...
Thanks Barbara, I just LOVE tulip magnolias. Cranky is being quiet, for now. Glad to send her packing! LOL I'll gladly send spring to you. Hasn't it been unbelieveable this winter??
- March 14, 2010 at 1:47 PM
- Greta Koehl said...
We're still waiting for the trees to change here in Virginia, but at least I have crocuses, miniature irises, and lots of bird song to make me happy right now. Love those magnolia blossoms!
- March 14, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- Kathy said...
Gorgeous photos! I want spring!! Here in RI by the water it won't really be spring till into May.
- March 14, 2010 at 7:48 PM
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Come on spring!
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What a wonderful site to see... even if it's NOT around here! It's gotta come here eventually, right??
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My sister ... is as white as a lilly, and as small as a wand. [Shakespeare, "Two Gentlemen of Verona," 1591]
Sense of "not large, of little size" developed in Old English. Of children, "young," from mid-13c. Meaning "inferior in degree or amount" is from late 13c. Meaning "trivial, unimportant" is from mid-14c. Sense of "having little property or trade" is from 1746. That of "characterized by littleness of mind or spirit, base, low, mean" is from 1824. As an adverb by late 14c.


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Toy Guru speaks up regarding 200X elements in MOTUC...
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A few weeks back, Scott Neitlich made a statement regarding the non-inclusion of 200X heads in future MOTUC figure releases. That statement was not well received by fans and stirred up a lot of discussion among MOTU collectors. Today "Toy Guru" posted the following statement regarding the style and design of the Masters of the Universe Classics line and also addressed the 200X style Vs the Classics toy line.
This all makes sense and fans understand that the hyper detailed look of 200X is retired but it still does not explain why we cant get a 200X He-Man with longer hair in a Classics-cized style.He-Fans and She-Ravers,
So there has been a lot of info flying back and forth on the "style" of the Classics line compared to the style of say the 200X or vintage lines as well as just who/which characters we have access to. Let me see if I can do a catch-all and clarify as much info as possible.
The Masters of the Universe Classics line (available every month on Mattycollector.com!) is a new interpretation of the vintage MOTU toys.
The 200X line was also a new interpretation of the vintage line. The 200X line's style or "reinterpretation" included taking the vintage figure and adding flared hair and extra hyper details (which we've called Anime Hyper Detail, but "200X style" may work best going forward, for some reason some fans found this description offensive!).
The Classics line takes the same approach and also "reinterprets" the vintage line. When we pitched doing an on-line MOTU line, the request from management was to retire the 200X line and create a new interpretation for MOTU. So for the Classics "style" we applied "modern detail and modern articulation to the vintage designs".
Basically, the design question we asked was, "what if the vintage line had today's technology in toy making? What if today's toy technology was around in 1981?" or maybe said as: "Vintage toy look, modern collector articulation and detail". This would define the look of the line much as hyper hair and detailed defined the look of the 200X line.
There were a few other edicts we had. Such as with action features. If they required a lever or button that broke the design of the figure, we would lose it. But if we could find a way to make an action feature work with the sculpt in tact (like with Roboto or Tri-Klops), then more power to the line!
A lot of fans still ask about 200X "elements" in the line. To be clear, as has always been the creative direction, all parts of of the Classics line will be done through the "Classics style" not 200X style. So if we are doing a figure from the 200X line/series (like Carnivus) or new weapons or body parts from the 200X line/series (like with Hordak's staff or Webstor's arms) all would be done in "Classics style".
This is why you don't see 200X style head sculpts in the Classics line. When you are changing the actual face interpretation or hair style of a character into 200X style you are no longer reflecting the Classics style. Right now we're not doing 200X style figures, we are doing Classics style figures.
We will add 200X elements into Classics, but not in 200X style. Right now the 200X style is retired. Marzo and Whiplash had a bit more of 200X style, but since then we have pulled back a bit.
So you will still see plenty of characters, weapons, armor and design elements from the 200X line, but all will be done through the "lens" or creative style/interpretation of the Classics style (meaning vintage design, modern collector articulation and detail interpretation, not flared hair and hyper detail interpretation).
And I should add, this does not mean 200X redesigned heads are gone forever from Classics. It just means now for the current Mattycollector.com line they don't fit the creative direction to retire the 200X look/style. We'd love to find a way to get to them some day, perhaps if the line ever goes to retail we could find a way to work this in. Maybe a box set or mutltipacks of "then and now". Who knows? But for now, the 200X style/interpretation is retired for the on-line Classics line. Nothing like that is on the drawing board, I'm just speaking off the top of my head.
Okay, hopefully that helps clarify some things. As for which characters you will see, MOTUC is all about creating the largest world possible including all of the vintage toys from Masters of the Universe, Princess of Power, New Adventures and the "modern" 2002 line. Personally I'd love to get to every vintage figure in time!
You will also see characters from the vintage mini comics, DC comics, concept toy art, package art and other vintage toy sources.
Currently, we do not have access to the Filmation characters, various children's book libraries or the 1987 film (outside of the three figure in the vintage line!).
Going forward you will see figures from all of the areas we have access to. We've worked the line out (give or take) for a few years, to ensure each year has a good mix of characters from all eras, teams and recognition level (i.e. A-list characters). So if you are not seeing your favorite character next month, it doesn't mean he or she won't be along in time! Hang in there, we promise one great ride!
Finally, once again to comment on the bios. They are not intended to be a all definitive cannon to the MOTU world. The toys have always been avatars for the imagination. Fans have always made up their own stories and these are just as valid as any movie, cartoon or comic book story.
Our goal was to create a world that would let us make the greatest number of characters (i.e. toys) possible, delivering fan requests like the Goddess, Wun-dar and He-Ro along with mainstays like He-Man and Skeletor in one universe (which proved more difficult then you know, there is lot of contradiction between different stories!).
If the bios are not for you, make up your own! Every adventures is just as valid.
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Calne motorcycle meet has been saved by bikers and residents who have come forward to secure its future.
The event was in danger of coming to an end due to a lack of volunteers.
But, after a meeting at the Lansdowne Strand Hotel last week, it was announced that the next motorcycle meet will take place on July 27.
Twenty volunteers have formed a committee to take charge of the event, which attracts thousands of people each year, and others have volunteered to help form different task groups.
Support flooded in after town councillor Howard Marshall, who has helped to run the meet for several years, made an appeal.
Coun Marshall said: "The response has been from the biking community and the Calne town team and they are all pulling together to make sure that this year's bike meeting is a success and has a future.
"It's what it needed: it's got new blood, new ideas and enthusiasm now.
"I think it's going to be even better than it has been, and it's been pretty good in the past."
As well as having the bike meet in the town centre, a ride out at 4pm has been suggested. The group is talking to the owners of a field to try to organise an evening barbecue and live music there.
Town councillor Greg Widger, who is a keen biker, will be helping to arrange stalls on the day.
He said: "There was no way that we were going to let it die. I think it's one of the best things that happens in Calne. It's a really good draw for people to come to the town – the pubs make a fortune."
Volunteers are still looking for sponsorship for the event as it costs around £5,000 to organise, and the Calne town team will be responsible for finding business sponsorship.
Desmond Bye, 47, from Stokes Croft, has been to the meet for the past five years and will help to advertise the event in the area.
He said: "There's been a good response. You only have to look on the Facebook page to see what people are saying. They're just so chuffed that it's not going out of Calne."


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Southpaw done in by long ball as Padres' bats struggle in Cleveland
CLEVELAND -- Starter Eric Stults was solid on Wednesday, but the bats struggled to solve Tribe hurler Zach McAllister as the Padres fell to the Indians, 2-0, in the first game of a doubleheader at Progressive Field.
A throwing error by Padres' third baseman Alexi Amarista in the sixth inning was followed by the home run by Jason Kipnis to right-center field. It was his first home run of the season.
"I left a pitch up, and he did what good hitters do," Stults said of the Kipnis home run.
McAllister (1-0) allowed five hits with no walks and seven strikeouts.
"He was good. He came out of the bullpen with a fastball-changeup combination that was really strong," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "And he pretty much used it the entire way. That's probably one of the better changeups we've seen him have, and he established it early in the game and then he really threw his fastball and located it. He threw it up when he wanted to, down."
After working five scoreless innings, Padres starter Stults (0-2) ran into trouble in the sixth.
Stults allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits in 5 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out one and got nine groundouts.
"He pitched a really good game. He can add and subtract. We had a chance in the second inning and didn't cash in," Francona said. "We had a chance to add on, and we didn't. Some of that, you tip your cap to the pitcher, because he did a really good job."
It was a far cry from Stults' first start of the season against the Marlins on April 4, when he allowed five runs on seven hits in four innings.
"For the most part, today was a better outing than the first one in Miami," Stults said.
The Padres went into this series wanting to get two starts from lefties against the Indians' lefty-dominated lineup. Robbie Erlin, another lefty started the second game.
"It's a team where a left-hander can maybe neutralize the left-handed hitters some. The game plan was to go after them and get some ground balls," Stults said of the Indians.
Ryan Rayburn had two hits for the Tribe (5-3).
The Padres put two runners on with two outs in the eighth inning but reliever Cody Allen struck out Seth Smith looking to end the inning.
Nick Hundley, Amarista and Smith had doubles for the Padres (2-6). Amarista had two of the Padres six hits.
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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text: Herd o-line passes test vs. Purdue By Doug Smock September 30, 2012 Story Share CHARLESTON -- THE TASK facing Marshall's offensive line was unmistakable Saturday. As if Purdue's front four needed to look any more menacing, the Boilermakers dressed in all-black uniforms.It wasn't a special occasion, but those togs had my full attention. On a splendidly sunny Saturday at Ross-Ade Stadium, 315-pound Kawann Short qualified as a human solar eclipse. Shoot, I couldn't look directly at him.As expected, Purdue posed the toughest test for the Thundering Herd's improved offensive line so far. The verdict? Marshall lost the game 51-41, but the Herd O-line passed its test.Those 41 points provide much of the proof. None of those came in mop-up time, and the Herd even had a shot to get within one score with 3:46 left. When Tommy Shuler's attempt at an option pass on the two-point conversion flamed out and the onside kick did no better, Purdue was finally safe.The stats bode well, too, for the rest of the Conference USA schedule. Marshall favored the pass, as expected, but did average 4.1 yards on 23 rushes. Sacks count against those figures, but Rakeem Cato was brought down just twice for 12 yards in losses.Cato stayed upright the rest of the time, completing 45 of 68 for a career-high 439 yards. The quick passing and tempo kept the Boilermakers off balance, but there had to be some good blocking along the way.But not always, as Short and fellow tackle Bruce Gaston occasionally showed the Herd who was boss. Short's three tackles all resulted in a loss, with the third one separating Cato from the ball and nearly causing a late defensive touchdown. Gaston also had three tackles, two going for loss.Give the Boilermakers credit for picking off passes on three straight possessions and taking two for touchdowns; that sequence turned the game. But that defensive hardly dominated.Short and Gaston combined for five tackles for loss, but Purdue had just two others. The Herd's 534 total yards is a figure no defensive coordinator could love. (OK, maybe Joe DeForest at West Virginia would like that. Looking at the WVU-Baylor game, 534 yards would be a "Steel Curtain" figure.)"We started cutting them early," said Herd tight end Gator Hoskins. "That made them slow down a little bit, so then we came off the ball and got a chance to move them around a lot."All this despite another early injury exit for Garrett Scott. The Herd needs to get him back to consistent good health, but the line has functioned well with Gage Niemeyer filling in at right tackle.A reasonably healthy line will bode well for the rest of the season. Behind that line, the Herd has scored 41 points in regulation in each of the last two games, and has piled up at least 491 total yards in every game.Those levels are likely the minimum needed to run with Tulsa, which comes to Joan C. Edwards Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Saturday.nn As Gazette readers know, we compile a "How They Scored" box as part of our game coverage of Marshall and West Virginia games, neatly summarizing every scoring drive. Every last stinkin' one of them. And if you picked up the print edition of the Sunday Gazette-Mail, you saw a section full of scoring drives - 33 in all, 32 touchdowns and one field goal.We're not going to send our crack research team on it, but that has to be a single-day record.The two games combined for 225 points, 2,484 total yards, 1,970 yards passing and 123 first downs, wrapped into 361 plays from scrimmage.OK, so the Baylor-WVU game did much of the heavy lifting, but dang! That's a lot of offense.nnWhen I'm not grumbling about the emasculation of the college football kickoff, I'm mumbling about stupid penalties. Arguably, they're all stupid, but some are more aggravating than others. Personal fouls are the worst, obviously. Almost all are selfish attempts to punish opponents, cultivate hero status in the locker room or both.In my world, penalties on kick returns are just as bad. All are avoidable, and most inflict incredible field-position damage.Finally, any penalty that gives the opposing team a first down is off-the-chart dumb.In the honorable pursuit of the perfect stat, I am launching the SMH Index, in honor of penalties that make me shake my head. If I like it well enough, I'll track it regularly on my "Inside Marshall Sports" blog.The point system, subject to fine-tuning: 15 for any personal foul, even offsetting fouls, and 15 for any penalty on your team's kick return. On the latter, give a 10-point bonus for those fouls that pin you inside your 15-yard line, 20 if you're stuck inside your 10.For all penalties that give the opposition a first down, charge 10 points. Make it 20 if it comes on a third-down play, 50 for a fourth-down infraction. And for extra fun, throw in another 20 if the opposition scores a touchdown in the drive.So for the Purdue game, Marshall committed the following SMHI fouls:Safety Dominick LeGrande's personal foul and cornerback Keith Baxter's pass interference foul on third down in the end zone, both leading to Purdue's third touchdown (85 points total).Defensive end Jeremiah Taylor commits an encroachment foul on second-and-3, but with no further damage (10 points).Early in the third quarter, the Herd commits an illegal block on a punt return, forcing it to start at the 13-yard line (25 points).Guard John Bruhin ticketed for a personal foul (15) on offense.Near the end, Alex Bazzie commits a late hit out of bounds, giving Purdue a first down. The Boilermakers do not score, though (35).That totals up to 170, which does not look good. But Purdue was hardly blanked.Short committed an 85-point foul under this system - he was called for a personal foul on fourth-and-12, giving the Herd first down at the Purdue 22. The Herd scored to make it 51-41, and could have made things really interesting if the two-point conversion didn't go awry.Purdue scored an SMHI of 135, so it "wins" this category. Marshall's got to get that fixed.nnAnd finally, a "salute" to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have gone above and beyond to prove themselves the worst organization in major professional sports.The Pirates lost their 82nd game Sunday, thus clinching their 20th losing season in a row. Think about it: Few players in the entire system have no concept of the Pirates winning more than losing.This year, the Bucs did it in style, sliding from 16 games over .500 into the abyss. 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ST. LOUIS -- Mets manager Terry Collins said he regretted his Tuesday comments regarding Jordany Valdespin, particularly his admonition that he does not "answer to fans."
"Of course I regret the choice of words," Collins said Wednesday. "I certainly respect the New York fans. They're the most knowledgeable fans I've ever been around. They know the game. They know the people.
"You know, I'm a human being. I used a bad choice of words. But I'm also frustrated. Here we are -- we're scuffling, scuffling. There's one topic to talk about. And I understand that we're not playing good, so that's the story. I'm aware of that. And I'm tired of talking about it. I want to talk about getting better. So that was my fault -- nobody else's fault. I wasn't baited into anything. Once again, I want our fans to understand that I'm working my butt off to get better. Period."
To do that, Collins vowed to remain upbeat, which he admittedly did not do during previous managerial stops in Houston and Anaheim.
"Years ago I let it get to me, because I thought it was a direct reflection of the job I was doing," Collins said. "Right now, I know they've got to play and they've got to be ready. My job is to make sure they stay ready. And the one way to do that is to keep them positive."
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A screen that I run semi-regularly on Value Line identifies stocks priced under $10 that have one of the service's two highest rankings. As a portfolio, this list has nearly doubled the market rate of return for more than 20 years, albeit with gut-wrenching volatility. It has been a tremendous source of undiscovered growth stocks and turnaround candidates.
But when I ran the screen in September, I was surprised to find only nine stocks. The list usually has about 25, and when the number is well below that, it means the market is approaching a topping or choppy period. Today, I found just six on my list of low-priced stocks that have high ranks for revenue and earnings growth potential. In addition, it was an entirely new list with no names repeated. This is highly unusual, so I went back to see what happened to the previous nine stocks. I expected to find that they had appreciated sharply and were no longer in the single digits. What I saw was exactly the opposite.
As third-quarter earnings reports flooded in, most of the previous list fell short of expectations or had outright declines in revenue or earnings growth rates. The stocks did not appreciate, but the fundamentals deteriorated to the point that the companies no longer qualified for the screen. Seven of the nine stocks fell off the screen because of declining business and finance conditions, not because they traded above $10. I don't recall seeing this condition with the list of Value Line 1 and 2 rankings under $10 in the 12 years or so I have been tracking this screen. This raised a red flag, so I looked at what else the service has downgraded lately. The downgrade list has kept me out of certain sectors that were set up for a fall, and it has helped me to decide to sell stocks that have appreciated and are due for profit-taking.
One thing that stood out immediately is the service has downgraded many retailers. The consumer appears to be pulling back, and even the strongest names are seeing slowing sales and earnings momentum. The first and biggest name on the list is Whole Foods (WFM). The stock slipped from a ranking of 1 for year-ahead performance as momentum has slowed. Earlier this month, the company issued guidance that fell short of expectations and the stock slipped from a 52-week high. This was before the grocer announced it would likely take a one-time charge in this quarter to account for damage from Hurricane Sandy. The business is also vulnerable to the fiscal cliff and economic weakness, so consider taking money off the table with this highly valued stock.
Many retail and consumer-oriented names are on the downgrade list. Strong performers such as Under Armor (UA), Carters (CRI) and Ross Stores (ROST) lost top-tier rankings as momentum slowed. Saks (SKS) fell another notch and ranks poorly for the next year. Even consumer powerhouse Walt Disney (DIS) fell to the middle of the pack. Other downgraded names this past week include Children's Place (PLCE) and Dollar General (DG).
This wholesale downgrade of retail and consumer stocks is another red flag. Momentum is coming out of the financials, and that often leads to a shift in stock-price momentum. As we head into what many believe will be a period of high volatility going into year's end, it's time to prune your retail and consumer stock holdings. If we go off the fiscal cliff, these names will lead the way lower as consumers are hurt by a new recession.


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Tulo returns from two-day break for groin strain
DENVER -- His manager only gave him a coin flip's chance of playing Sunday, but Troy Tulowitzki was confident his right groin injury wouldn't cost him more than two games.
The All-Star shortstop must be pretty persuasive because he was back in the lineup Sunday, batting third for the series finale against the Dodgers.
"He made a lot of improvement yesterday," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "He came in today feeling even better."
Tulowitzki felt some tightness in his groin Thursday after legging out an infield single in the sixth inning of a 3-2 loss to the Dodgers. After a brief discussion with Weiss, Tulowitzki talked his way into remaining in the game. Weiss said he would have used a pinch-runner had Tulowitzki reached base again.
Weiss also said Tulowitzki was available as a pinch-hitter the past two games.
Tulowitzki entered Sunday leading the Majors in average (.350), on-base percentage (.441) and runs (66). His 18 home runs were the second most in the National League behind the Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton.
Starting in Tulowitzki's place the past two days, Josh Rutledge had one hit and six strikeouts in eight at-bats. He scored a run Saturday but also registered a throwing error.
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NORWALK (CNS)- Dense fog could delay the vote count in Los Angeles County, the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office announced tonight.
Dense fog diverted helicopters carrying ballots to the Puente Hills Mall in Industry, where they will be driven to the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's office.
"It is important that we get all of the ballots here to the Norwalk office safely and securely," Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean Logan said. "We are working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to ensure the safe arrival of the ballots."


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Game Warden Named 'Officer of the Year' for First Time in Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — Attorney General Greg Abbott presented Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Turk Jones with the 100 Club of Central Texas' 'Officer of the Year' Award at a banquet here Wednesday night.
The award, the last presentation in the evening honoring area law enforcement officers, is the highest honor the group bestows.
"These are the men and women we look to for help — the people our children look up to as role models," Abbott said.
He went on to list Jones' accomplishments in Central Texas last year. Jones patrols Lakes Travis and Austin and made five Boating While Intoxicated Cases last year, three controlled substances cases, issued 304 water-safety violations (including 18 to those who brought children without flotation devices), as well as DWI's and weapons violations. He made cases that resulted in $14,000 in assessed fines, mentored two new wardens and oversaw 15 other BWI cases that they made.
"We are lucky to have Turk Jones as a warden and are proud of the work he does helping make sure those on Central Texas waterways are safe," said Capt. Robert Goodrich, Jones' supervisor.
TPWD received a large trophy from the 100 Club to display for the next year with the engraved names of those officers who won the award before. Jones received a stone trophy and a 100 Club leather jacket.
This is the first time a TPWD game warden has achieved this award from the Central Texas 100 Club.
"It is great when you are recognized for your work," Jones said. "I enjoy what I do out there and am glad there is an organization like this club that supports officers."
Game Warden Capt. Greg Williford was also honored at the banquet with an Excellence in Police Work Award for his work on a recent case where a suspect was claiming to run a non-profit children's camp in order to get first dibs on state equipment and vehicles before the public. He was also getting the vehicles for less than what he should have. The case involved eight state agencies and resulted in two felony arrests being made.
"Capt. Williford's professionalism and diligence in this case led to the stopping of a scam that was costing the state a lot of money," said Internal Affairs Chief Craig Hunter.
The 100 Club has 1,600 members and is in its 21st year. The group was formed primarily to assist and support the families of fallen officers. They provide financial assistance in the event of a death and in many other ways, also assist the children of those officers who are killed.
The club provides a scholarship program for officers who want to continue their education. And they are supplying every officer in Central Texas with a protective vest and equipment if they do not have it. This includes vests for the K-9 officers.
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While cruising the strip in Las Vegas on a business trip, we noticed one particular truck that stood out among the sea of sport cars and taxis. This particular truck had a clean two-tone paint scheme, a nice-sized lift, and had a substantial rumble exiting the exhaust. Tracking down the rig, the owner exited and it was a buddy of ours, Ernie Vole of Mundelein, Illinois, who was featured two years ago with a wazoo-lifted Chevy. If Ernie was involved, we knew the truck was dialed in and we couldn't wait to set up a feature shoot.
Ernie's latest project is a 2005 Ford F-150 built for the SEMA show. Subtle body mods, a supercharged V-8, and a great-looking interior proved that he definitely knows how to put together a great combination of aftermarket perfection. Starting with an altitude adjustment, Fabtech Motorsports bolted on its newest Ford 6-inch lift using its Dirt Logic 2.5 coilover system. Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ radials, sized 35x13.5R18, fill the fender gap and are firmly mounted on 18x10-inch Weld Racing 809 Sand Storm forged wheels with green-painted Pro Crusher rings.
Powering the larger wheels over any terrain the 6-inch lift can accommodate is a 5.4L V-8 equipped with a polished and intercooled Procharger supercharger. With a two-core intercooler chilling the 9 psi of boost, the 5.4L now pumps out 500 hp, and with a Corsa 3-inch exhaust bolted up, the Ford has a nice hot-rod rumble. An ORU differential cover wraps up the performance mods. Keeping with the custom mindset, larger fiberglass fenders were added, a Street Scene Equipment Speed Grille was installed, a hood scoop was added, and then the truck was delivered to M&B Enterprises in Schuamburg, Illinois. While at M&B, the Ford received a two-tone paint scheme using DuPont Lime Time Green, Black, Blue, and Silver. With the paint dried, a bevy of Tekstyle accessories were added, including front Back Country sport bar with Light Force lights, polished stainless steel nerf bars, and a custom snowboard rack.
Inside the SuperCrew, the interior also received some much-needed attention. Corbeau racing seats replace the front seats and the rear bench seat. A fiberglass center console houses two JL Audio 8-inch subs and was painted Lime Time Green to match the exterior, as were the dash panels. Completing the interior package is a fully polished stainless steel rollbar that incorporates the Corbeau racing harnesses.
Built in a quick six weeks, the Slope Patrol is a fine archetype of how good a truck can look with well-executed bolt-ons and talented guys behind the wrenches.


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As it's one of BMW's lower-end cars, buyers of the BMW 328i have, in the past, tended to be less serious about driving and more into the status of the blue-and-white roundel. As such, the 2012 BMW 328i's focus on fuel economy would seem a boon to this demographic, who would otherwise be perfectly content driving a Camry.
But the technology that gives the new 328i its very good fuel economy may be either beyond the comprehension of this traditional buyer, or prove too disturbing in daily driving. Beyond such cool features as direct injection, a twin-scroll turbo, and BMW's double-Vanos system, the car's idle-stop system may feel a little rough for someone who gets the car more for a luxury sensation than for its responsive driving character.
BMW fits the 328i with a system that shuts down the engine at traffic stops. And unlike the system in the Buick LaCrosse I tested recently, BMW's starts with a shudder, the engine making itself felt when I lifted a foot from the brake. Likewise, the fact of the engine shutting down when sitting at stop might send more casual drivers into a panic, looking for the emergency flasher switch and the number for AAA.
When the tach needle sits at the Ready position, the idle-stop feature has shut down the engine. It will restart as soon as the brake pedal lifts.
Although BMW says it uses an electro-mechanical power steering system, the wheel becomes immovable when idle-stop kicks in, something I would expect more from a hydraulically boosted system. At one stop, as a strength exercise, I pulled the wheel hard, moving it half an inch, at which point the engine kicked back to life as it sensed I needed the power-steering boost.
BMW makes idle-stop defeatable with a button near the ignition, useful for situations such as stop-and-go traffic. Working as a complement to idle-stop is BMW's regenerative braking system, converting stopping energy to electricity to run various car systems when the engine is off, and reduce alternator drag on the engine at speed.
The complexity of those systems is enough to make engineers salivate and send status buyers scrambling for a copy of E Magazine. But it does not stop there.
The new 328i heralds the return of a four-cylinder engine from BMW to the U.S. Throwing its model-name logic further out the window, BMW fits this car with a 2-liter, four-cylinder engine. And not only does this engine get fuel sprayed directly into its cylinders, mixed with air forced in from a twin-scroll turbocharger, but its valves use computer-driven logic to vary timing and lift.
By the numbers, all that technology results in 240 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. BMW even includes virtual gauges on a screen that show the output while you drive, except using kilowatts and Newton-meters instead of our quaint English measurements.
The sport gauges are on a cool, somewhat hidden screen that shows horsepower measured in kilowatts and torque in Newton-meters.
What will make the status buyer comfortable is the lack of turbo lag in the new 328i. Stepping on the gas propelled the car smoothly forward, helped along by the nicely geared eight-speed automatic transmission. The power was not enough to torque the tread off the tires, but it proved more than enough for typical city and freeway maneuvering.
The result of BMW's engine tinkering, or what the company calls Efficient Dynamics, is 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway. During a week of driving, the car proved those numbers reasonable, never dropping below 25 mpg in tedious city driving and averaging an even 30 mpg, with a bit of aggressive mountain and moderate highway driving added to city and high-speed freeway roving.
And true to BMW's reputation, the 328i begged to be driven exuberantly. Maybe I had spent too much time behind the wheels of boring cars lately, but from the first feeling of how the steering and suspension responded, I wanted to be hammering this 328i. At every city stop light I yearned to be getting the power down in a tight mountain curve.
Along a mountain testing route, the car showed that uniquely responsive BMW handling. No understeer or oversteer; the car tended to keep grip and go precisely where I pointed it. In BMW's overly complex manner, the car had a button on the console to cycle its accelerator response through Sport, Comfort, and Eco Pro modes, while the shifter also had a Sport/Manual position.
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Before adding / removing a class (just an example from the top of my head) I always do the following:
if ( typeof(myelement) != "undefined" && myelement != null && typeof(myelement) == 'object' ) {
//add / remove class
I feel like this is not a good approach. What are the checks you have to do to make sure an element is in the DOM and can be used for various purposes? Would =='object' be enough?
Generally i just check to ensure that the value is not equal to 'undefined'.
Commonly duck typing is used to perform checks such as this, where we just check the important properties to ensure that it's close enough to being an element.
For example:
function isElement(elem) {
if (typeof HTMLElement === 'object') {
return elem instanceof HTMLElement;
return elem &&
typeof elem === 'object' &&
elem.nodeType === 1 &&
typeof elem.nodeName === 'string';
If the browser has HTMLElement object support, a simple test against that is good enough.
If not though, we check first that the object exists and that it is an object before checking for a couple of obvious properties that an HTML element should have. If they're there, it's close enough to being an element for us to accept that it is one.
I find this interesting because I always thought just checking the nodeType was sufficient. Are there instances where that can trip you up?
Why don't you declare the obj variable? Should it be elem?
Yes it should, and has been corrected. Thanks for catching that.
Just checking the nodeType property can trip you up if no object actually exists, for then the script stops executing with an error.
Checking that the object exists first does tend to be mandatory.Checking that it's an object is not strictly necessary, but it does help others coming across the code to know that you expect it to be an object from that point onwards.Checking the nodeType also tends to be mandatory, if you want to avoid matching other nodes such as text nodes, or comment nodes.
From what I understand though, that's not quite enough in some browsers when working with elements that belong to other windows or frames, which is why nodeName is also used.It would be useful though if we had some tests to confirm that this is actually the case.
And while it is possible to pass in something that is not an element and will in some older browsers be mistaken for one, such as:
nodeType: 1,
nodeName: 'P'
We are not attempting to remove all doubt here. Instead, we are looking to see if it's close enough to what an element should be, If it's close enough then we'll accept that it as it is. That's duck typing for you
To answer the original OP, if you are looking for an element node do not just check for typeof=='object', because null is an object, and null is what you get if you look for something specific in the dom that isn't there, like trying getElementById on an element that hasn't been appended to the document, or previous/nextSibling when you are at the first/last child.
if(node && node.nodeType==1) is good enough for most of us.


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This article about Paul George, was on the front page of slamonline.com. Hope you guys enjoy.
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This article about Paul George, was on the front page of slamonline.com. Hope you guys enjoy.
I loved this part:
Eventually practice ends and everyone makes their way to the locker room. Hegre calls a team meeting.
Does anyone care how many shots Paul takes? he asks the team.
No, they answer.
Does anyone have a problem if Paul scores 30 every game this year?
Around 10 months later, George is named the Golden League Player of the Year. He earns the honor after leading Knight to a 24-9 record, and to the California Division I State playoffs. He finishes the season averaging 25 points per game.
Then hopefully he has the mindset that he's better than all the players around him and he needs to carry this team on his shoulders as much as he can. The next few months will tell us if we have Tracy McGrady or Trevor Ariza.
Does this article make anyone else think that we won't see Paul emerge as the main scoring option while Danny is still around?
No, why? Do you think Danny wouldn't be OK with Paul asserting himself more on offense? I've never personally gotten that vibe from Danny.
I get the feeling that Danny is tired of being the main guy on a bad to ok to team. And would rather be the #2 on an elite team.
Thats just the impression I get though
That's a pretty good article. It changes my perspective on Paul a bit. It does a good job of highlighting the juxtaposition between Paul's game and the feedback/pressure he receives from teammates, media, etc. Paul is a big part of the glue that keeps our offense/defense together. Take him out of the starting lineup and our starters don't blow out the Heat's starters
Not the impression I got.
I took from it that Paul is not going to rush things because he understands how a team should operate. Keep everyone involved, play defense, listen to the coach, and play within yourself and the system.
I think we would all agree that Danny is also a good teammate, willing to do as the coach says. Is that a fair assumption?
Also, we know that Vogel is focused on improving this team through whatever means he can, as evidenced by Hill keeping the starting job after DC healed up last year, and this year's camp being so focused on specific areas where he saw a need to improve over last year.
All of those combined, to me, indicate that Vogel will know when Paul is ready, and he will tell Paul, he will tell the team, he will likely tell the media. The rest of the team is going to be ok with it because they all understand how a team operates, and because everyone likes Paul.
I think Paul is just waiting on Vogel to call a team meeting and ask, "Is everyone OK if Paul drops 30 every night?"
It's a new day for Pacers Basketball.
exactly, Tayshean Prince 2.0.
You can't get champagne from a garden hose.
I respectfully disagree. Vogel preaches, "shoot for the moon".
And much as I love him, Frank needs to shut up. Being confident, having swagger as the kids say, is one thing, I'm all for positivity. Mouthing off is another. I'm all for him talking the guys up in practices and in game huddles. But I hope he never pulls another "Miami are the biggest floppers in the league" at a press conference again. Same deal I have with Roy mouthing off about JOB in the past. It's just unprofessional.
If you want to "shoot for the moon" thinking Paul George will ever be the player McGrady was feel free. But I don't want to hear it when he never puts up over 20 a night in his career. Win games, beat teams, then say what you want. Until then you're (not YOU, the figurative sense) the message board poster that says they could sink a clutch FT in front of 20k because they shot 85% in high school.
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AAAANDD suddenly they are too low again.
Calm down friend, i'm quite certain that DGP was just using two hyperbolic players on opposite ends of the spectrum. There is nothing wrong with shooting for the moon though. Noone is going to be super disappointed if PG doesn't reach T-mac offensively, sheesh. Vogel wasn't the one that started those comparisons there were scouts that pegged him as the future best player in his draft class back before it ever happened.
Also I doubt Roy would have mouthed off about JOB if JOB wasn't notorious for attacking players in the media and being an *** to play under in general.
The Roy/JOB stuff I disagree on with a number of people. I'm of the opinion that once the guy's canned you shut up, some aren't. Is what it is, differing viewpoints I guess.
And you bet your *** people'll be disappointed. When Paul George is repeatedly compared to Tracy McGrady in multiple media outlets it trickles into the fanbase, as we can see. At no point in their careers have they at all been similar, the only reference that makes sense to TMac is PG being a skinny lanky dude that can jump high. When a guy is over and over called the next Tracy McGrady (read: 25 a night at 22 years old), however ignorant that is, that means unless PG reaches McGrady heights he's a "disappointment" even though it was a moronic comparison in the first place.
I have absolutely no problem with Paul George. I have a gigantic problem with this notion that he's someday going to be one of the NBA's five best players. Could he be? Sure. And I could win the Powerball, the odds are pretty similar. When people keep hyping him up so much his actual peak is going to disappoint people even though he'll still be a really good player. But not Tracy McGrady.
Nothing particularly against Danny, but a star player stepping aside and becoming more of a role player while still near his peak seems relatively uncommon. On the bright side, we've seen Reggie do it, so maybe Danny can as well.
JOB was a douchebag ...But he was OUR douchebag. He'll always have a spot (maybe a microscopic niche for some) somewhere in all of our hearts but man is he fun to rag on now that he's gone. And if one of the things the team and PD can always rally around is a good old JOB bashing session then sure, why the hell not.
No. There are a fair number of us that didn't like him from Day 1 and his time here did nothing to change that.
I hope he exceeds McGrady's accomplishments. The guy never did much in the post season, did he?
This team first idea may have some merit.
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
I can appreciate your take.
However, I will lean toward exceptional actions for exceptional situations. The JOB horrible phenomenon was truly unusual, exceptional, and a disaster. Roy just made a couple of comments and that was it. I was glad to hear them. Somebody needed to say something about it. It was therapeutic. Roy is very human, very sharp, very discerning. I'm not surprised he took a risk, did something that would ordinarily be frowned upon, and spoke some reality to the fan base.
"Look, it's up to me to put a team around ... Lance right now." Kevin Pritchard press conference
If shot attempts are any indication, then no, Danny hasn't been willing to step aside. I'll be keeping an eye on that this season. Both West and Paul should get a boost in shot attempts and usage rates at the expense of Danny IMO.
PG's twitter bio "Dont tell me the sky is the limit when there are footprints on the moon."
Speaking of slow grind, Paul George better quit drinking coffee and make the switch to green tea if he really wants to take his game to another level.
They're COMPLETELY DIFFERENT PLAYERS-- am I the only one that sees this? Lol or is there just another Tayshawn Prince who was a big time leaper/dunker, and was a good 3pt shooter that Idk about?
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With that said, I see PG falling somewhere in the middle of McGrady and Ariza-level of player. So we're looking at an Iguodala/Granger/Gay/Johnson/Deng type of player who is in the 2nd/3rd tier of wing players. Nothing wrong with that.


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A Hampshire artist has designed a commemorative prayer card to celebrate the role of Winchester Cathedral during the First World War.
Caroline Hervey-Bathurst has designed special prayer cards which will be handed out during a cathedral tour.
The tour explores how Winchester Cathedral was used during the First World War and the card includes a prayer for peace and Laurence Binyon's poem For the Fallen.
Canon Roly said: "The centenary of the start of the First World War gives the Country a chance to re-evaluate and remember. Cathedrals seem extremely significant places in which to commemorate an event of the scale and impact. We are very grateful to Caroline for all her hard work."
The tour is on the last Friday of every month from June until October, and then again on Friday November 14, from 2 – 4pm.
Tickets cost £10 including tea and cake and can be booked from the Cathedral Box Office on 01962 857 275 and online at winchester-cathedral.org.uk.


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Does social networking breach the walls of your network security? As social media permeate the business world, the need to defend against data leakage and viruses grows more urgent.
Maybe your company already does "social business," recognizing that blogs, Twitter, and YouTube are vital to its sales and brand.Most likely, your employees do social networking.
Who knows what the future will bring? Perhaps your company will add new employees or locations, merge with another company, or enter new markets where security is highly regulated. This much is certain: New security threats will appear, challenging the integrity of whatever security solution you have in place.
The Risks
When employees tweet, blog, and post, who do they give information to? Much of the data they place on social sites is posted publicly. Other data goes public virally. The information is always retained by the site sponsor, for days or years. It may also be tracked by government agencies. Data does leak, and secrets are given away.
What do employees get from social media? Sometimes it's more than a relationship built on the comments, photos, or videos they share. Too often, they get malware: viruses, phishing, smishing, worms such as Koobface, and other malicious code.
Social network websites are a top target of cybercriminals because the sites are so lucrative. They present huge numbers of users, and the users are prone to trust and respond to the content—accepting invitations, entering account or other private information, and clicking on links. Criminals exploit this trust to automatically steal data, money, or computing resources.
Protection: The basics
Like web security overall, social media security is complex and always evolving. You can inform yourself with resources such as http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/home.x and http://socialmediasecurity.com/, and by monitoring the privacy policies of social media sites. For starters, here are some recommendations for how a small business can defend itself.
1. Ensure That Users Frequently Update Their Applications
2. Build Security into Your Network
Apply protection designed specifically for the way you do business; your value-added reseller (VAR) partner can help you determine the best tools and configurations. The ideal tools simplify the use of multilayer security technologies that offer protection both within and beyond your network perimeter; here are some that are priced for small businesses:
- Security appliances such as the Cisco® SA 500 Series Security Appliances combine a firewall and more comprehensive security in one simple-to-manage box. For example, they can integrate Cisco cloud-based email and web security as well as intrusion prevention system (IPS) software. For businesses that require more granular control or regulatory compliance, Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliances can analyze and report traffic down to the packet level.
- IPS software can automatically detect and block certain types of network connections or traffic, such as peer-to-peer and instant messaging. And if external attackers sneak past your firewall, the IPS can prevent them from gaining further access or control.
- Hosted services offer protection transparently "through the cloud." For example, Cisco ProtectLink Gateway works at your network's Internet entry point to assess the reputation of each website that employees visit, block undesired websites, and dynamically filter content and email. Cisco ProtectLink Endpoint focuses on safeguarding PCs from malware, and can prevent PCs without updated security from accessing the Internet.
- Routers such as Cisco Small Business Routers have a basic firewall built in; most also support the Cisco ProtectLink Gateway service.
3. Block or Limit Employee Access to Sites
Most employees expect their workplace to provide Internet service. Yet their personal social networking can hijack productivity and bandwidth.
One defense is to ban usage altogether. A more realistic approach is to control what types of sites can be accessed, and when. For example, you could use Cisco ProtectLink Gateway to confine social network site access to lunchtime.
4. Educate Employees and Create a Use Policy
Human behavior regarding security can be haphazard. To defend against data leakage and malware, establish a company policy and educate employees on their responsibilities. The key messages for social networking sites are:
- Customise; never default. Reset the default privacy settings on your accounts to control who can see what, how your information can be searched, and which applications you'll enable (news feeds? links to ads?).
- Be an elusive target. Create a unique password for each site, make each password strong, and change it every 90 to 120 days. Consider using a password management solution.
- Post content judiciously. Don't share anything that you wouldn't want seen by any member of the public, including a competitor, investor, or potential employer . Combat identity theft: Never offer private information to anyone via social networking.
Develop a social media security policy and include it in your company's acceptable use policy for computers. You can find some examples at SANS, Social Media Business Council, and Cisco.
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Kickoff: I received a letter from Georgia today. In it is my membership number that ends with the number 88. As a hobby military historian with focus on WW2 it was painfully funny to me to share the number of the most famous artillery piece of that war. And obvious disc golf meaning cannon.
I googled shirts with a number 88 and somehow i don't think the second hit of nazi clothing is gonna fly with me. Nor is maternity teeshirt. I mean sure as a military history buff an 88 shirt would be ok from that point of view but it would create misunderstandings of not at all wanted kind.
Apparently 88 has meaning in soccer and American football at least. Fine but i'm not really into those sports and am not hell bent on "supporting" any teams or appearing to be a fan of a number of WR hall of famers.
I think it was frank that made a joke about my handle way back when he called me junior. I didn't get the reference at first but i was pointed out that Dale Earnhardt junior was the funny connection. So when i saw a link to a shop selling that teeshirt i was like phew! A DGR joke about my initials that isn't gonna get me taken for a nazi or a preggers woman (i often have beard and mustache...). Only a redneck maybe but even that could fly at least in the south
After seeing that shirt i thought that i could pull off crossing the name Dale Earnhardt leaving the Jr and 88 and adding PDGA # missing numbers in front of the 88 on the shirt like i had planned. I don't watch Nascar but way back when i used to play Nascar race games and Nascar car # 88 is cannon enough for DG purposes Sure i could just get a regular shirt embroidered but where would the fun be in that?


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Comtrol offers SFP transceivers in a variety of models for use with the RocketLinx ES8510 and ES8510-XT managed Ethernet switches. If you have questions concerning the best SFP transceiver for a particular application, please contact your Comtrol sales or technical support representative.
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The Maniac Pumpkin Carvers emblazoned this pumpkin with the face of country legend Johnny Cash.
This pumpkin dedicated to The Walking Dead is zombie-riffic.
A pumpkin tribute to experimental rock band Gorillaz.
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A pumpkin inspired by the works of artist M.C. Escher.
A pumpkin symbolizing the Maniac Pumpkin Carvers themselves.
A Maniac Pumpkin Carvers pumpkin done in the style of the logo of the rock band Slayer.
A pumpkin carved to look like the cover of rocker Ryan Adams' new album, Ashes and Fire.
A gorgeous gourd emblazoned with the face of R&B singer Rihanna.
A pumpkin in honor of the Occupy Wall Street movement bears the "We Are the 99 Percent" motto.
A pumpkin inspired by the work of art nouveau painter Alphonse Mucha.
A pumpkin carved to look like one of Andy Warhol's portraits of Mao Zedong.
Each Halloween season, the gourd geniuses at Maniac Pumpkin Carvers crank out crazy, creative (or is it "crazy creative"?) pumpkins with geeky gusto.
This year Marc Evan and Chris Soria (aka Master Carver Marc Maniac and Pumpkinsmith Chris Maniac, respectively) took their inspiration from art and rock 'n' roll.
"We have been having a blast playing with interpreting classic works of art and classic album covers and band artwork this season," Evan said in an e-mail to Wired.com. "This year we worked on interpreting various famous pieces of art that inspire us. We also re-created album covers, movie posters and portraits of musicians."
Evan and Soria, who started their pumpkin-carving enterprise seven years ago as a way to service bars and restaurants in New York City's West Village and Lower East Side with ornamental jack-o'-lanterns, have also been doing live demonstrations of their carving skills this fall.
"Carving in front of a crowd has been so gratifying," Evan said. "It's helped inspire us to really try and push pumpkin as a new art medium."
Check out the state of the art in the gallery above, and enjoy your decorative gourd season, motherfuckers!


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This is the only ring box in my collection that is made of paper. This is in amazing condition considering its age and that its exterior is only covered in paper. I love the detail on the lid. There is a bow and wreath design. The paper exterior is textured and if you look closely, you can see the paper is wavy. The inside has lovely beige silk with coordinating ring pad in velvet. The clasp is still strong and its button is also enameled in a complimentary magenta color. This ring box measures approximately 2" x 2.25" x 1.375".