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Medicine at Oxbridge - to apply or not?(153 Posts)
Hi all,
DS wants to study medicine. He has 10 A*s, 4As at AS and is taking 4 A levels. His UKCAT was 700. His careers teacher is keen that he applies to Oxford or Cambridge. DS is very laid back and relaxed, but unsure whether to give it a go or not. He is worried that - as medicine is so hard to get into - it could waste a choice.
So, could anyone answer the following questions:
1. Would a degree in medicine from Oxbridge be advantageous to his career?
2. Would the course be 'all work and no play'?
3. Would studying for the BMAT be a lot of extra work or would it benefit him academically?
4. Does Oxbridge produce better doctors?
5. He attends a state school and we both work - however - I have read stories that tickets for balls are around £100 each. As he would have to take a loan to pay the fees, I am concerned that there would be a lot of 'extras' which he could not afford. Is this the case?
I attended a RG university and do not know anyone who has been to Oxbridge. I would be very grateful for opinions regarding the above.
I can answer some of these.
1. It's hard to get on to a medicine programme anywhere, so it's not clear that putting Oxford or Cambridge down would be wasting a choice. They are both good places to apply if you are academically able and can cope with hard work.
2. Science, maths and medicine at Cambridge (used to and I presume still do) have lectures six days a week, and the timetable at Oxford is also tough. However, I think the medicine programme at one or both is accelerated so that it's a theoretical programme first, then you can move somewhere else for the practical side after the three year BA. It's worth checking the details. The medics I knew managed to fit in a lot of other stuff as well as work, but it's not an easy ride.
3. I don't know, sorry.
4. I expect Oxbridge may produce slightly more doctors interested in theory and medical research, but I don't have statistics on this. Every medical programme in the UK will produce some excellent doctors and some weaker ones.
5. This should definitely not be a factor - there is a lot to do in Oxford or Cambridge which doesn't cost much, and there are bursaries to help those genuinely in need. With all the subsidies available and loads of societies, it can often work out cheaper to study, socialise and live there than in other cities or universities. (There are also cheaper balls at £30/£35 a ticket rather than the £100 ones.)
I think he should look into it as a serious option.
It isn't necessarily the best place to do medicine. I've heard that it is more for future medical researchers than hands on doctors.
I wouldn't recommend medicine as a career, but Oxford is a lovely city and my friends who studied there loved it.
I studied medicine at Cambridge and had a brilliant time. I was at a state school and both my parents were teachers so we didn't have much money either but things like accommodation were really cheap as v subsidised and most activities and nights out were in college bars so v cheap. I definately don't think it cost any more in terms of living expenses than anywhere else. I'm afraid I don't know about the BMAT but he will need good grades, other interests outside school and just a good level of enthusiasm for the subject at interview. Some work experience in health services also good. I have to say that, rightly or wrongly, in medicine it certainly has helped me to have had an Oxbridge education, and by no means all of my friends have gone into the research side so it's not the case that the course focuses on that. Another good thing about the course is that your final year can be spent studying a different subject (which would be the BSc year in another university) eg I did French and Social and Political sciences. Medicine is a hard subject to study for at all universities but it is true that there are lectures on a sat am at Cambridge (don't know about Oxford, but probably) which is painful after a big saturday night! If he would consider going, def apply, I dont see why it would be a wasted application. Let me know if you have more questions, HTH
If as a family you don't have a lot of money then going to Oxford or Cambridge can work out cheaper overall.
Many colleges (pick a rich one!) have generous bursary schemes, book grants, etc. (plus random cash prizes for getting a First in your first year)
Nearly all of the colleges will sort out your accommodation for the whole time you are there, meaning you only need to pay rent during term time and not for 11/12 months as you would if you were renting privately.
It was a while ago, but I was at Cambridge, and the medics worked very hard but also had a very good social life.
It used to be the case (and he should check if it still is) that you did the pre-clinical (undergrad) course in 2 years and then could study what you wanted in the third year (a lot of people did something medical but some people didnt- the slackers all did bio-anthropology I seem to remember. You then did the clinical part at a hospital of your choice- some people stayed at Cambridge and did it at Addenbrookes but others went to Oxford or the London hospitals. A couple of people quit after pre-clinical and just took their BA and went and did something else (which I again believe is unusual- i.e. you can quit half way through and still get an undergrad degree)
Agree that going to Cambridge does not necessarily imply expense. A lot of socialising takes place in college (bring a bottle parties run by the many societies) and accommodation is term time only. I came from a state school and a modest family and didnt find it a problem. The balls are once a year and there are "events" which are like balls but a lot cheaper.
I think the structure of the course and whether that appeals is more what he should be considering.
DH has a Cambridge science degree, he loved it.
Visit see if you like the feel of the place, small collages are quite different to my large RG campus and a world away from a city university.
Not as elitist as you'd think. DH went to state grammar. My very ordinary Welsh comp had some one go to Med. at Oxford.
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Thank you Scatterplot. It is reassuring to hear that the cost will not be a factor. I was genuinely concerned that Oxbridge 'would be out of our league'. He is very dilligent and hardworking. However on Oxford's website a medical student describes how they have to write essays for their tutorials. DS hated writing essays for his English coursework - he just didn't enjoy it. Would this be something unique to Oxbridge? Or do all medical schools use essay writing as part of the course?
Wehave Cant comment on Oxford as limited knowledge, but certianly Cambridge is no more expensive than many other Universities (a lot cheaper than studying in London, for sure). It really is a wonderful experience.
Dont know about the essays at other places , but from what I remember from my exes (yeah, I was a serial medic dater ) their essays were about 2 sides long and basically just a blurb on how the liver worked or something. I did history and used to take the piss out of my ex for even considering them essays. I think there's an ethics course as well, which was a bit more essayish but I imagine that gets done everywhere.
Thank you all for your responses. Any ideas which colleges to apply to?
Trills - I love the idea of a bursary, which colleges would you recommend he look at?
He is only 17 and to be honest at this stage I don't know if he would like a research career. He is the sort of person who takes things one step at a time.
Good to hear from so many people with state school backgrounds as I was apprehensive that he wouldn't fit in.
I only have experience of one college at one university, so can't exactly give you an overview - try a student forum or looking at the websites of the individual colleges? Trinity is the richest/largest college in Cambridge, generally old colleges and those that were founded by royalty have the most money to splash about.
Trills - We will have a look at the individual colleges and the bursaries available. I thought that any bursary would come from the University itself and NOT the individual colleges. So thank you so much for the suggestion.
1. Future career choices are determined largely by how well you do in your medical school exams. It is debatable if teaching is better at Oxbridge. There has been some suggestion that students from one or two medical schools do not do as well in exams but you'd expect that the schools that take those with highest grades would do slightly better.
2. No
3. Shouldn't be as he probably did GSCE science ad is doing some science A levels. If do doing all science A levels he may want to revise his GSCE work.
4. Define a good doctor. There is very limited patient contact for the first few years, some people regard that as a disadvantage. It's probably an advantage if he wishes to do medical research.
5. It's no more expensive for low/middle income families because of the low accommodation costs and generous financial support. All colleges offer bursaries, the differences between colleges are not great but include book payments and help with trips abroad. There may be more rich students, he doesn't have to mix with them. However he may need to move to London for clinical training and that is expensive.
If his AS levels have marks of 95% and over he's guaranteed an interview at Cambridge. With a good BMAT, likely with those grades, and that sort of GSCE record he would probably be interviewed at Oxford. However his UKCAT and grades are likely to get him interview almost everywhere. If he has good work experience and a good personal statement he can chose.
He should consider the teaching style and if he is happy with a lack of patient contact. Also he may be required to move after 3 years as Oxford, and to a lesser extent Cambridge, don't have enough places for clinical training for all who do pre-clinical at Oxford. Exam style can also also different, with other medical schools placing less reliance on final exams.
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alreadytaken - I know he is also looking at unis which use an integrated approach such as: Dundee, Edinburgh, Leeds.
We have considered that Oxbridge students have limited patient contact in the first three years. He feels that earlier clinical contact would help him see the application of the theory. So that would be a negative.
As for the teaching style we know Oxbridge uses a traditional teaching style. I assume that means lectures.
The most important point you have made is that his future career choices will be determined by how he does in his med school exams and thanks for the info regarding the BMAT. He is taking all three main sciences and maths.
Another thing to consider is how he likes to learn. My DD1 is currently studying medicine and while she also had the grades for Oxbridge, she wasn't keen on the lecture based learning style which is prevalent at the colleges there. She opted for a University that focuses on PBL (problem based learning) ..there is a lot of self study for case units, but also lots of group work/tutorials and it's very much hands on (terrifyingly so IMO ). This suits my daughter's learning style very well, but obviously if your son prefers lecture style learning, Oxbridge is ideal.
In all honesty there is no superior University for medicine due to the nature and demands of the course.. those who manage the five years are doctors and many fall alone the wayside as most Med schools 'cull' the lowest performing students each year even if they pass the exams.
I'd encourage your son to simply go and look at what is on offer at different places.. my DD1 was convinced she would like one best..then after visiting them all, changed her mind, falling in love with the one she is at now.
Wherever he applies he won't be wasting a choice.. Medicine is incredibly competitive and difficult to get into , but he has fantastic grades and if he can get a reasonable amount of work experience and can provide a personal statement that demonstrates what he has learned from his WE and show a real passion.. he will get interviews and offers! Incidentally WE doesn't have to be just shadowing doctors or suchlike.. pushing trolleys round old folks homes, leading boy scouts.. anything that shows people skills and a bit of sense, helps!
Oh and the balls and whatnot tend to be expensive wherever they go... but it IS possible to do a bit of p/t work..DD1 also works in the holidays.
Good luck to your son DD1 knew she wanted to be a doctor when she was 4 years old and I still can't believe she is really there, really doing it. She is just going into her 3rd year..clinical..now and is extremely excited as she starts on Monday! Oh and she came from a bog standard comp.....one one of her interviews she was the only state educated person in the group, but they really do look for ability not the name of the school
I'm currently studying medicine at Oxford and it is definately not all work and no play. There's plenty of time for fun. However, work is very heavily based around essays, especially in the forst two years. Essays for tutorials are usually around 4 sides/2000 words and exams are usually essay based as well. Having said that I don't think that should put him off- they aren't really like English essays.
You should definately look around some colleges and see whether he likes the feel of them or not. I would second the advice to look at rich colleges, they do make life easier. St Johns, Christ Church, Magdalen might be a good start to look at. I'm afraid I don't know anything about Cambridge colleges. Some colleges do have their own bursaries as well, some of which are quite generous.
If he wants it, it's worth a go. He gets four choices for medicine on his UCAS, and can choose either Oxford or Cambridge.
Does his school have an Oxbridge tutor to review his personal statement and coach him through the interview?
A crucial thing is to have work experience or volunteering in the community, such as volunteering in a care home. This is to show his caring side and also so that he is aware of positive and negative outcomes. Work shadowing is good too.
The first three years at Cambridge (probably Oxford too) are treated as if you were studying science-with-a-medical-focus, then the next three are more what you might think of as "medicine".
Is he interested in science (biology/chemistry) in itself, or just as a means to doing "doctoring"?
"Future career choices are determined largely by how well you do in your medical school exams."
Ca you explain this - I don't think that this is the case. It is true that you have to pass them, but beyond that when it comes to career choice there are much more important factors.
I imagine that it will be pretty easy to walk into a house job from Oxford or Cambridge
or anywhere else
Getting a foundation job isnt usually an issue, it is getting onto the core/run through training that you want that is often more challenging, and I'm not aware of grades gained at medical school being a major factor in the application process for these posts.
Beside the sea - yes, it is his decision. All I am doing is asking for opinions - at the heels of the hunt only he can decide.
Medusa - well done to your daughter. He has organised lots of WE himself. We live in NI and he travelled over to an English acute hospital and stayed for a week. He has also had a week here and some WE with allied health professionals. He has done lots of volunteering - although not in a care home. They wouldn't take him as he had to have insurance.
deadlift - he is slow at writing essays and that may hold him back. 2000 words is a lot. He would probably apply to Oxford rather than Cambridge. Thank you for the suggestions regarding colleges - we will have a look.
Knowsabit - yes his school has an Oxbridge tutor. I know that it is excellent PR for the school and that could be the reason she is encouraging him to apply. That is another reason why I wanted to canvass opinion as it must be his decision and not the school's.
Trills- He especially loves Biology and excels at it, as well as wanting to be a doctor.
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Death notices for July 14, 2009
Gazette Staff
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Fawna L. Regez, 41, Janesville, died Sunday at University Hospital, Madison. Arrangements are pending at Shriner-Hager-Gohlke Funeral Home, Monroe.
The Rev. Veryl Edward Schubert, 87, Janesville, died Jan. 23, 2009, at Cedar Crest Health Center, Janesville. A graveside committal service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at Maple Hill Cemetery in Evansville. Hansen Funeral Home, Janesville, assisted the family.
Nathalie K. Steil, 86, Fontana, died Thursday, July 9, at home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Fontana Community Church, Fontana. Toynton Funeral Home, Walworth, is assisting the family.
Alice Ann (Hammer) Smith, 82, Janesville, died Sunday at the HospiceCare Inpatient Center, Fitchburg. At her request, no services will be held. Schneider Apfel Schneider & Schneider is assisting the family.
Alexander Talpai, 96, Lake Geneva, formerly of Western Springs. Services will be at noon Thursday at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, Ill. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of services at the funeral home.
Dorothy R. Zych, 80, Edgerton died Monday at her home. Arrangements are pending with the Ehlert Funeral Home, Edgerton.
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Best Dressed ESPY Awards 2013
Plenty of Sparkle at the ESPYs — Who Had the Slam-Dunk Look?
At least one night every year, the worlds of sport and style collide. Yep, we're talking the Oscars of athletics: the ESPY Awards. Last night's crowd brought out a whole host of big names from every sort of field imaginable, including a crop from Team Hollywood. Mere months after having her baby, Malin Akerman stepped out in a royal-blue jacquard mini by J. Mendel with a Hunting Season clutch and Selena Gomez showed off some gams even a professional sports star would be jealous of in a Dolce & Gabbana beaded lace number and Casadei pumps. Paula Patton chose sparkle, too, wearing a short-sleeved, silver Theia minidress and a Gilan diamond ring.
Olivia Wilde showed off her svelte figure in an A.L.C. crop top and pencil skirt, accessorized by a Rona Pfeiffer bracelet and Jerome C. Rousseau heels. Gabrielle Union picked a short, black number with a plunging neckline and jewelry from EF Collection and Graziela Gems, while Lake Bell brought the old-school glamour in a dark green Dolce & Gabbana strapless lace dress and hard clutch.
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Jason Armstead is doing what he does best.
He's moving forward, fast.
The speedy Renegades wideout claims he has erased all memories of his performance against Calgary last week, specifically the two dropped passes (including one in the end zone) and the fumbled punt.
"I forgot all about that already," said Armstead, who earlier in the week declared the game against the Stamps his worst. "I can't change things. It's past, it's over, it's done with. I missed the ball. That's not even me. It's totally out of character with the way I play. I harped on it for a second, but that's that."
Armstead now owes his mother two touchdowns, however.
"She called me before (the Calgary) game and said, 'You owe me one because you didn't get one (the week before) in B.C.," he said. "That was the worst thing. I let my mom down. Now I owe her, and I owe myself."
That could be bad news for the Eskimos. In Ottawa's 41-16 loss to Edmonton on June 24, Armstead scored both his team's touchdowns -- one on an 87-yard punt return and the other on a spectacular 54-yard catch and dash.
"You always want to measure yourself against teams that reporters and experts say are better than you," said Armstead. "As a team, I feel we know what we can do. From defence to offence, everyone knows their job."
ONE TO WATCH: Making his CFL debut for the Renegades tonight will be RB Ka'Ron Coleman, who takes the roster spot of SB Sean Bennett. Coleman is small (5-foot-8, 198 lbs.) but very quick and should offer a change of pace from Josh Ranek, who usually runs through rather than around opponents. He could get a chance to return punts and kicks. When it came to performing kick returns as a collegian, he was one of the best in the U.S. Coleman, whose father Ronnie was a teammate of Earl Campbell's with the Houston Oilers, has spent the past five seasons kicking around the NFL. He had a strong training camp and looked good in the pre-season with the Renegades, but was sidelined by an ankle injury.
EXTRA POINTS: DE Anthony Collier will be in the Renegades' lineup for the first time since his CFL-record tying five sacks against B.C. in Week 3. Collier steps in for DE Kai Ellis, who is out with a sprained ankle ... Other roster changes: DB Sean Weston replaces Da'Shann Austin (concussion) and OL Jean-Francois Roy fills for Ibrahim Khan (right knee) ... Despite the 2-0 home record and a chance to move above the .500 mark, the Renegades are expecting another small crowd in the 16,000-17,000 range ... As part of the Purolator Tackles Hunger program, wives and girlfriends of Renegades players and coaches will be collecting canned goods and money for the Food Bank tonight. Also, the Grey Cup will be present for photo opportunities to those making a donation.


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Published: October 2, 2009
Bryan and Karen Gough are 'making sure the ride is safe' for their son, Eli, in the lazy river at the Carribean Resort in Myrtle Beach in July. The picture was taken by Grandma Nancy Gough of Struthers.
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Milvus migrans
Thank you MacC :)
Nice Pics Leanne, great work
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Thanks Christiane :)
Well done.. Great photos! :)
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There is a cookie exchange party running through my brain, I'm even dreaming about it at night! I know lots of people have heirloom cookie recipes that have been passed down through the generations, secret recipes for the most delectable goodies. I love doing the cookie exchange thing, one where there's about 6 people participating. That way I end up with 6 different varieties while only contributing the work of 1. I think they call that leveraging your friends, but shhh, don't tell anyone I said that. :)
These cute little Kiss Pies will be a huge hit this year. Best part? You don't have to make the dough yourself! Using the ready-made pie crust from the refrigerated section of your grocery store, you're going to truly love this unique but super easy cookie, err pie, recipe!
Here's what you'll need:
1 refrigerated pie crust, thawed
14 Hershey Kisses of choice, Mint Truffle is pictured
1 egg white whisked with 1 Tbsp water
Powdered sugar for dusting
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Unroll pie dough onto a lightly floured counter top, and let set for about 20 minutes to allow the dough to come to room temperature.
- Place 10 kisses around the edges of pie dough, about 2 1/2-3" apart
- Cut out the dough with a juice glass around each kiss.
- Fold half of the circle around top of the kiss and seal by pinching closed.
- Now fold up the other sides to the tip of the kiss, and press the edges together, forming an x.
- Brush the cookie pies with egg white, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Remove and let cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Talk about the perfect cookie exchange recipe, this one is fun and festive and easy. These would also be great served at a Christmas party or as dessert for Christmas dinner. The possibilities are endless. :) What's your favorite cookie exchange recipe?
Merry cookie baking!
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What happens if I miss a dose (Desyrel, Oleptro)?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose (Desyrel, Oleptro)?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of trazodone can be fatal when it is taken with alcohol, barbiturates such as phenobarbital, or sedatives such as diazepam (Valium).
Overdose symptoms may include drowsiness, vomiting, penis erection that is painful or prolonged, fast or pounding heartbeat, seizure (black-out or convulsions), or breathing that slows or stops.
What should I avoid while taking trazodone (Desyrel, Oleptro)?
Do not drink alcohol. Trazodone can increase the effects of alcohol, which could be dangerous.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.
Trazodone may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.
What other drugs will affect trazodone (Desyrel, Oleptro)?
Ask your doctor before taking any medicine for pain, arthritis, fever, or swelling. This includes aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), indomethacin, piroxicam (Feldene), nabumetone (Relafen), etodolac (Lodine), and others. Taking any of these drugs with trazodone may cause you to bruise or bleed easily.
Before taking trazodone tell your doctor if you regularly use other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by trazodone.
Many drugs can interact with trazodone. Below is just a partial list. Tell your doctor if you are using:
This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with trazodone. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.
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EICMA 2012: LML showcases Star Light and Star 125cc 4T Automatica scooters
Updated: Nov 19, 2012, 06.00 PM IST
By Arun Mohan Nadar
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LML may have shut shop in India but, their scooters have been creating quite a splash in international markets. At the ongoing 2012 EICMA motorshow in Milan, the company showcased their range of scooters, the LML Star Light along with the newly introduced Star 125cc 4T Automatica.
The cute, bright coloured, retro-inspired scooters from LML were hard to miss despite the presence of big, brute machines from Ducati, Aprillia, etc at the show. The Star Light range has engine options ranging from 50cc to 125cc in the 2-stroke segment and from 125cc to 200cc in the 4-stroke segment.
The Star 125cc 4T Automatica is LML's first attempt in the automatic scooter segment. The styling of the scooter is very retro and in tune with its vintage-styled Star Deluxe range of scooters. The 4T Automatica is powered by a 4-stroke, 125cc engine producing 6.8PS of power at 8000rpm and employs a Variator transmission, which was developed and provided by Adler.
To reduce the weight of the scooter, the frame is made of welded steel pipes which are integrated into the sheet metal body. The weight reduction has enabled the LML to be more maneuverable and agile.
A noticeable change is that the rear brake is no longer operated by pedal on the footrest. Instead, it's done via a brake lever on the left handle like in conventional automatic scooters. To improve the practicality of the Star Automatica, the fuel capacity has been increased to 7 litres, and the company claims a fuel efficiency figure of 46 kmpl.
The scooter has been unveiled in four variants: Classic, Glamour, Vintage and Prestige. Also, a variety of colour combinations will be provided with the option of customisation. The Star 125cc 4T will be available at a special price of 2,250 (Rs 1.57 lakh) when it launches in December 2012.
The Star 4S has three different 4-stroke engines (125cc, 151cc and 200cc) in its range. The 125cc version produces 5.8PS; 151cc produces 8.6PS and the top variant 200cc engines pumps out 8.6PS. The design of the scooter is a mix of retro-modern styling in bright colours.
With the use of disc brakes in front, the Star 4S has managed a 50 per cent reduction in stopping distance. Prices start from 2390 (Rs 1.67 lakh) for the 200cc version, from 2000 (Rs 1.4 lakh) for the 125cc version and from 2150 (Rs 1.5 lakh) for the 151cc version.
The range, as the name suggests, comprises scooters powered by 2-stroke technology. The two scooters available in this segment are powered by 125cc and 150cc engines respectively and employ manual transmission. To add sturdiness to the 2T range, the frame is made of hardened steel while weight reduction is achieved by the use of lightweight single shell structure.
The scooter gives an overall efficiency of 35kmpl (company claimed) while disc brake is standard for improved safety. Prices for the Star 2T range start from 1900 (Rs 1.33 lakh).


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Like I said before, that is an exceptional first year of racing for anyone. Enjoy your offseason.
Good stuff. :cheers:
Sara - You had an excellent first year - congrats! I'm envious. :)
Guys, thank you. Credit goes to EVERYONE here; everyone I've met in person from here, and everyone I want to - which is everyone else. I lurked on this racing forum for a couple of years, dabbling, sticking my nose in - and I wanted it, wanted to be a part of it, wanted to race. You guys let me in, gave me quarter, gave me advice, gave me inspiration, gave me crap when I deserved it, and propped me up when I needed it. I am oh so proud to know you all, and even prouder that all of you have helped get me to where I am now.
I mean all of that!
Great recap of a great season, Sara. See you next year!
Everyone - Big Brothas, all - :) !!!!
I was really discouraged after that mess I made of my FTP test a couple of days ago. I was on the brink of just turning my back on the whole thing. Even though I know that I'm in a "valley", and I know (this is all intellectual) that I'll come back to where I was on my best form last season, or even better, I still can't shake the notion that the spark and punch are gone. What didn't help was getting an email yesterday from one of the two ladies I was so looking forward to riding with on C&W this year telling me that she had quit the team. Talk about being kicked when you're down. Oh, I totally understand her reasons and motivation, and anything that I say that points to "me" is selfish - but still, I left MBRT to ride with a team that had women in my age group.
Today, well, Ex sent me a nice note yesterday - just a few words - that really, really shook me awake. I so appreciated getting that, and today I appreciate it even more.
Now, if my old lady body would just wake up.
And if I'd just quit getting so nervous when something says "TEST" or "RACE" on it.
And, if I could just figure out how to output an even, high power, effort, and sustain it. I'm a "burst" rider - go, rest, go again. That does not a TT rider or climber make.
I've just a few things to work on, huh?
TT's - pieces of cake. With tacks and arsenic in the recipe.
I know, I know - HTFU. AND quit whining.....
It's the off season Sara. Any test is to establish a start point. I feel the same regarding TT work if that helps.:lol:
One of the hills on our time ride route is perfect for building TT effort... constant slope (4% I think?) and 9 miles long.
Everybody has a bad test now and then. Don't worry about it. You will do better next time. Right now you are in the lull of the offseason, struggling to figure out where all your form went. Well, it went into the bank for next season. Once you start your adaptation and get some rest you will wake up a bit and start to see the light. You will end up with a stronger base and a more resilient level of fitness. Have faith in the process, Sara. This isn't about beating yourself up on the spin bike anymore. You're a racer now and you are starting to train like one.
Sarals, I am just a lurker and hanger on here, I draw inspiration to keep pushing from everyone in the Masters Racing Forum and your thread is one thing that has helped me out. All your efforts and the way you keep your head up and drive forward speak volumes about your passion for cycling and racing. The way all the big brothers here have encouraged you (and by extension, me too) has shown me that the "family" is alive and well here. You now have a year of experience and the hard earned base of fitness and knowledge to build from. Not the start at zero like last year, a much more promising new year of racing and training are yours to enjoy, and I will also take a lot away from this. They aren't all TT's, some are just flat out good road races with good competitors, and even those soul trying TT give you some valuable gouge in the old mind bank.
Thanks to you and everyone here in this fine forum.
So far this has been quite a season for me. In some ways it has been harder, and in some ways a little bit easier. The hard/easy equation has shifted - it's now harder mentally to do this, whereas - surprise - I'm finding it a little easier physically.
I've had some dark moments around racing this year. I sometimes feel like I've lost that enthusiasm, fire, that burned so fiercely last year. And, for the first time, I've been getting frustrated with my results.
Is this part of racing? I think so.
In spite of my mental woes, I see so much improvement physically. Oh, I still can't get up hills worth a crap, but that is improving and I do know where the problems with that lie. I can fix it. Where I am feeling the gains, seeing the improvement, is in my conservation and efficiency. I'm getting better at anticipation, too, and this has helped me enormously in crits. Ex pointed out just yesterday that I have come such a long way from the "hanging on for dear life" struggles I was doing in crits last year to being there at the end this year. I told him that being at the line with the pack at the finish was oh so close, perhaps even the next race - and I mean it!
Where those young women have a very clear advantage is in stamina, staying power. Their matchboxes are much larger than mine. I can match their strength and now their speed, I just have to be smarter and more patient in order to neutralize their advantage. That's difficult to do in a road race. I haven't been able to answer that one, yet. All that said, I'm not the chattel I was last year in a W4 crit. I'm in there mixing it up, yelling at people who chop my wheel, and looking for ways to keep position or move up. What a change!
I've learned through some sage advice to look for the courses that suit me. I'm the kind of person who thinks that no matter what, if you didn't work for it, you didn't earn it. For most things that's true. Racing, however? Not necessarily. You all know that. I just figured it out! So, it's flatter courses for me. Let the climbers have their way at Sea Otter and Pescadaro without me! Age appropriate would be nice, too, but there are so few of those races in a season. I don't want to sit around waiting for them. The other thing is in a given women's senior field, there are so few quality riders that those races are not nearly the challenge or quite as much fun as racing with the 20 and 30 somethings. I said fun, didn't I? Yes, it really is!
Worrying about climbing well unless you're a really good climber to begin with is like buying a 364 color crayon box when you're colorblind. You work on things to compliment your best trait, then minimize your weaknesses so they can't be used easily against you, then focus on races that suit you best and do the other ones for training or fun.
You've made great strides in a very short time; the folks that have been at this for too long to count will tell you that it's years before you sort of figure things out, and before they can often point to a big margin of improvement. Increments build on increments.
Some of us are still figuring it out.
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A Roman Catholic priest in central Newfoundland has been relieved of his duties with the church and is under investigation by the RCMP.
Richard Salas, 44, originally from the Philippines, was the parish administrator at St. Joseph's in Gander.
Church parishioners were told of his removal during weekend services.
The church did not elaborate on why Salas is being investigated by police.
It is believed Salas is currently vacationing in the Philippines.


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The Road to the CIF State wrestling championships kicks into high gear this weekend, with area athletes competing at the CIF-Southern Section individual divisional championships, held at six sites throughout the Southland.
The top five placers in each weight class at each tournament will advance to next week's CIF-SS Masters Meet at Citizen Bank Arena in Ontario. The state championships are slated for Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield on March 7-8.
Traditional area power Northview looks to win its 11th team title and its seventh in the past eight years, including the previous three years. The Vikings, led by senior Byran Salinas at 160 pounds, will bring nine Valle Vista League championships to Notre Vista High School in Riverside for the Central Division meet, which also features Rowland from the Hacienda League and Charter Oak and South Hills from the Sierra League. All are expected to make a big impact.
The six meets begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, with the championship rounds scheduled for 5 p.m. on Saturday. The other sites are Santiago College (Southern) in Orange; Temecula Valley High School (Inland), Westminster High School (Coastal), Santa Maria High School (Northern) and Citrus Hill High School (Eastern) in Perris.
Nortview features four competitors ranked in the top 20 in the latest state rankings. The list is led by Salinas, who after being Tribune Wrestler of the Year in 2013, is ranked No. 1 at 160 pounds. He's lost just once, in the finals at the Five Counties tournament in January. He won a divisional and Masters titles last season before placing eighth in the state at 170. The Vikings also feature sophomore Richard Casillas, who is ranked No. 6 in the state and No. 3 in CIF-SS at 106; junior Ricky Padilla, who is No. 9 in the state at 152, and senior Anthony Martinez, who is No. 18 in the state at 182.
Rowland is led by Mario Lopez at 138 pounds, who won a divisional title last season and qualified for the state meet.
Others area's to watch are San Dimas' David Gonzalez (106); South Hills' Matt Chavez (152) and Damien's Patrick Sanchez (285). All are ranked in the state top 20 in their respective weights.
Here is a run down of the other divisions featuring area competitors:
Arroyo could contend for a team title, but must deal with Trinity League powers Servite and St. John Bosco.
The Knights are led by Mission Valley League champions Josias Nunez (113), Carlos Campos (120), Enrique Sandoval (132), Robert Dullavin (195), Lois Hernandez (220) and Joseph Pinon (285), Rosemead features league champions Alexander Maldonado (126), Sergio Flores (138) and Robbie Franco (145).
Glendora's Ryan Padilla, ranked No. 17 in the state at 285, will contend for a title.
Bishop Amat is a strong contender to win a title.
The Lancers are led by Mission League champions Robert Gomez (106), John Chavez (126), Nigel Ruiz (145), Ryan Blaske (182), Connor Ramirez (195), Johnny Gonzalez (220) and Joshua Sapien (285).
Sierra Vista leads the least of area schools.
The Dons are led by Montview League champions Ruben Rojas (113), Michale Miranda (126), Abraham Soto (132) and Ivan Alvarado (195).
Other Montview League champs competing are Gladstone's Mario Barios (106) and Hector Mora (138); Duarte's Jason Tannous (145) and Angel Villanueva (285); Azusa's Omar Nava (152) and Robert Lainfiesta (220) and La Puente's Hugo Guitron (120) and Angel Marrero (160).


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Caution urged on Route 61
HAMBURG Sen. David G. Argall (R-29) and state representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Mike Tobash (R-125) urged motorists to use caution and be patient during much-needed upgrades to portions of Route 61 in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
"It is extremely important for motorists to be careful when traveling through the stretch of Route 61 that is currently under construction by PennDOT," Argall said. "Cautious, defensive driving in these construction zones will go a long way toward avoiding a serious accident."
"These upgrades take time and we know this can be frustrating for motorists, but the updates will be well worth the frustration once they are finished," Knowles said.
"As we continue to focus on improving our infrastructure and our roads in the region, I understand that safety and delays are inevitable, and I appreciate everyone's patience while these much-needed improvements are completed," Tobash said.
Specifically, PennDOT is working on four major initiatives along the main thruway in the two counties:
PennDOT is upgrading safety features between the US 222/Rt. 61 interchange to the Rt. 61/Rt. 73 intersection in the Borough of Leesport and Ontelaunee Township. Anticipated to be completed by November 2015, Penn DOT is widening the roadway, upgrading traffic signals and turning lanes. The shoulders of the stretch of roadway will be reconstructed, along with improvements to the drainage system.
In Port Clinton between the Schuylkill River and Route 895, Route 61 will see several upgrades completed in October, including concrete patching, milling and paving, a concrete mountable curb replacement, a concrete median barrier, drainage improvements, new guide rail, and other construction.
Route 61 is receiving safety and capacity improvements in Deer Lake, from Route 895 to Brick Hill Road. PennDOT is also seeking to upgrade drainage and traffic signal systems in Deer Lake Borough and West Brunswick Township. This project is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2015.
Finally, the department is repairing the structurally deficient bridge over Mahannon Creek in West Brunswick and North Manheim townships. This will likely be finished by April of next year.


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Fairfield Dec. 7 Big Band Dance Includes Holiday Music Classics
For The Vista
The 18-member Swing Street Big Band will help open the Fairfield Glade Christmas Season on Saturday, Dec. 7 with more than a dozen holiday music classics played at a wide range of ballroom dance tempos.
The three-hour event at the Community and Conference Center begins at 7 P.M.
"We'll be playing Christmas music at slow waltz and ballad tempos, faster foxtrots, and swing rhythms," said William Schneider, the Swing Street Big Band leader.
"We'll also play several Latin charts for those who want to dance rumba and cha cha," he said. The band will also add a tango and a line dance in its three music sets.
Two vocalists are part of the ensemble.
Female vocalist Wanda Hepburn, who has been part of the Fairfield Glade big band performances since 1997, will open the program with "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." Later she will do "Santa Baby," and "Let It Snow."
Rusty McClanahan, who has developed a following in the area with performances at the Cumberland County Playhouse and Crossville's historic Palace Theater, will sing "The Christmas Song," and later join Hepburn for a duet version of "Baby It's Cold Outside."
McClanahan will also sing several songs made famous by Frank Sinatra.
Tables seat eight persons and may be reserved. Beverages are available for purchase. Guests may bring snacks.
The Fairfield Glade Community and Conference Center is at 128 Stonehenge Road, six miles north of I-40 (Exist 322, Peavine Road).
Tickets are $27.50 per couple ($13.75 per person), including tax, in advance. Reservations can be made and tickets paid prior to the event at the Center.
Phone reservations may be charged to a credit card by calling the Center at 931-484-3722.
The Community and Conference Center accommodates approximately 130 persons for the dance so act now.


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When Tracy Britt Cool was finishing Harvard Business School, she wrote to Warren Buffett to ask for a job. Less than five years later, she's among Buffett's top aides at Berkshire Hathaway.
The old-fashioned holdup may not hold a candle to these inside jobs, identity thefts and cyber heists, especially for crooks who want to avoid jail.


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Warning about TTM Guitars
This is a word of warning for anyone considering dealing with TTM Guitars, based in California.
Over 6 months ago I contacted them about a custom order. The details were agreed and I was invoiced for $425 which I paid up front (in hindsight this was pretty stupid). I also sent some parts to be included in the build including a schaller trem and pickups worth $250.
I was promised it would be completed in a month, but heard nothing in that time. A few more months passed and I was given excuse after excuse why the guitar wasn't completed by 'different' people. In every email they would say "we need three more weeks to complete but it will be worth the wait".
The only communication I had with them was when I sent emails and phone calls where I had to initially pretend to be somebody else just to get through. Eventually I received an email from 'TTM customer services' saying there was a 3 month back order and I could either wait or have a refund.
I contacted them saying I wanted a refund and my parts back. A month passed - nothing. Another month passed - nothing. To cut a long story short I only managed to get the parts back and my money refunded because I reported it to the police and threatened legal action.
So my advice is do not deal with TTM Guitars. They are an incompetent bunch of fools. They don't care about the customer, just the money. The owner Lance is a complete liar and little more than a crook.
If you do a bit of research (which I should have done beforehand) then you'll find many other people that have had the same experience as me. TTM are efficient and friendly until they get your money, then it all changes.
I heard some stories similar to yours, I bought a TTM Slayer from the Australian Distributor, I got it real cheap cause they just wanted to get out of them cause they had been shafted by TTM apparently. The guy told me they had paid for a Mark Kendall when they first came out, and never got it, paid the money up front and never saw a thing, pretty bad when they screw their own distributors over.
Are the TTM's supposedly made in California, USA still made in China? I have referrals stating that some if not all TTM guitars are primarily made in China. Please contact me for more information. Not sure what is going on now with the company, but my guitar I purchased from the company was almost 100 percent made in China, per my contacts, and another source. Im very upset about this, and should all owners of TTM guitars. From what Ive been told, this guitar company has been screwing people, sayimng made in the USA, but actually mostly made in CHINA. BUYER BEWARE
It just blows my mind ,how far this guy will go to shoot down TTM guitars. Let me tell you something, these guitars are 100 percent USA made and with quality we could only wish Fender would go back to. The company is back logged because the orders cant be filled fast enough. Each individual guitar gets the attention any excellent guitar garners. They are to busy trying to please the customer to defend themselves. I only hope that all of you can see through the B.S and go out and buy one of these amazing guitars. These guitars are well worth $700 to $1500 price tag that ey are sold for, easy. They definitely gives the big boys a run for their money which might be the reason for this nonsense bashing. The workmanship is amazing or why would Great whites guitarist play them? Think about that one. If he can afford any guitar then why would he play a TTM?
Are the TTM's supposedly made in California, USA still made in China? I have referrals stating that some if not all TTM guitars are primarily made in China. Please contact me for more information. Not sure what is going on now with the company, but my guitar I purchased from the company was almost 100 percent made in China, per my contacts, and another source. Im very upset about this, and should all owners of TTM guitars. From what Ive been told, this guitar company has been screwing people, sayimng made in the USA, but actually mostly made in CHINA. BUYER BEWARE
BS!!!! You can go and check some guitar factories on www.alibaba.com and www.aliexpress.com. That is Chinese site for all kinds of Chinese factories. You can find couple places TTM guitar as their reference. So Lance stop pretending to be a "customer" and stop writing BS here.
And Lance no, these are not copies of your "great" guitars. They are originals. I contacted the factory myself and asked how it is.
ps. I had one, was the WORST guitar I have ever seen.
I know the Chinese sights well, and I have considered buying one because I believe you don't have to live in America to build a good guitar. The Gibson s and Fender prices are through the roof yet MiMs And Epiphone are building better guitars with better options. I own a TTM and I love it. It craps all over an American Strat. This guitar is solid , beautiful and plays awesome. I have a feeling all these crappy reviews is from one dumb a** trying to get back at the company because he got his pu$$y hurt. You are probably that guy. You are ruining the value of a great guitar with your bullshit. I have real money invested in this guitar and I don't appreciate you devaluing it with bad reviews. I Have seen any and all types of Guitars on Ali Express but it proves absolutely nothing. I guess if the Chinese copy it then that immediately puts you in cahoots with them. Nonsense!
Oh yeah and I am not Lance. I am a pissed off Texan that is tired of hearing the bull. Like I said before, I have real money invested in this guitar. Who did you talk to exactly? I find that these Chinese people that correspond for the sights cant even build a sentence that looks like they truly understand you. I doubt you called China and found the only Chinese guy that was schooled in the U.S and now answers phone calls for them.
Lance, stop writing BS. There is not one, but about all guitars you sold, their owners has written truthful reviews. You know as you have seen them. This is my first time I ever write from TTM anything. BTW, you can spot a Chinese ones easy. Floyd anchors has these round almost ball like tops. No other country uses those crappy floyd's and anchors. All TTM's has those. Show me a USA guitar which has those anchors. And don't say TTM, they are Chinese.
Oh and, have anyone seen a photo of TTM "shop"??? NO.
Here is how I envision your conversation went..... Hello?
(response)Herro! how can I help yu sa?
Yes, can you tell me if you build TTM guitars?
(response) Ya! ya! I buid wateva yu wan. Gidson , Fenda, P.Ah.S, what eva you like. You orda hea, we ar fatory, verry cheep.
Yes Sir but i want to know if you build the guitars for Lance of TTM guitars? (response) Ya ya wateva you want Lance , Billy,Jon All names wateva you wan you orda heah, very cheep
.......This is your proof. Ha ha
Floyd anchors? That is all you got? Tell me this. How many Fender Stratocasters besides the Japanese ones have a tremolo that even works well? It is the single greatest disaster of a design. No one uses those tremolos. I always block them off or add two springs to keep them from moving. I remove the bar so I don't get tempted to use it. Consequently many Fender Strats are sold with out them, because they get lost. However, it doesn't stop the Fender Strat hype train does it?


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On this page: http://www.ojaifestival.org/look-listen/video/
the link to the YouTube channel should just open the YouTube channel, but it's applying the rel="lightbox[auto_group1]" code to the link. However, in the HTML view of the page, the rel code is not there. Why is it doing this and how do I disable? Thank you!
you can use the noLightbox class.
In your HTML view you can add the class like this:
http://www.youtube.com/user/OjaiFestivals
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I'm having issues with zelda and pokemon stadium loading often and making the game skip.
I am using a usb flash drive. Is there anyway to speed it up atleast so it isn't loading so often?
My only guess would be putting them on a DVD.
Sorry but emulating n64 has failed miserably so far. You just have to wait and hope the hard working peeps who created wii64
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Creature (15)
- 2x Huntmaster of the Fells
- 3x Olivia Voldaren
- 4x Strangleroot Geist
- 2x Thragtusk
- 4x Vampire Nighthawk
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Me gusta, el dures te da un primer turno muy bueno, lo veo muy solido.
September 28, 2012 3:26 p.m.
esa fefitoo! esta pag no es gran cosa para mirar mazos pq hay muchos medio pelo, pero para armar y testear, va como moto.
September 28, 2012 4 p.m.
Perhaps drop 1x Deathrite Shaman , you dont need more then 1 on the field at any point.
I have a very similar deck, have a look for some ideas deck:persistent-removal
October 2, 2012 1:49 p.m.
One of the better Jund decks I've seen! My suggestion is drop 1x Abrupt Decay and 1x Dreadbore from the sideboard to add 2x Thragtusk . He's always good! Keeps you alive through aggro strategies. Also maybe drop a Deathrite Shaman for Thundermaw Hellkite ? +1
Btw check out my deck, deck:quirion-dryad-feedback-wanted
October 2, 2012 2:04 p.m.
-1 Dreadbore , +1 Pillar of Flame .
Needs Kessig Wolf Run . You underestimate the power of Vampire Nighthawk with +2/+0 or +3/+0 and Trample.
October 2, 2012 2:10 p.m.
@toxonic: I wanna keep the 4-of shamans, at least until I playtest the deck more and see how my local meta evolve.
@Maxread: Probably I cut 1 Dreadbore but I think that the Abrupt Decay will shine in this new standard filled with aggro decks that use a big amount of permanents that cost 3 or less. The Thragtusk depends on how the metagame evolves here in my city. If it becomes heavily aggro, I will replace Vraska the Unseen with him (I will put Thragtusk in the sideboard now ;) )
@zandl: I was thinking on that change too, I will test it. I will use 1 or 2 Kessig Wolf Run again, I moved it out looking for a better mana base, but it worth the risk.
Thanks for your comments people, I will return the feedback on your decks soon :D.
October 2, 2012 2:20 p.m.
You have enough dual-lands to completely offset just one or two colorless-producing lands. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's a risk to use Kessig Wolf Run .
Hell, I ran Wolf Run RUG for the last 10 months at FNM with 9 or 10 colorless-producing lands, and rarely had issues.
October 2, 2012 2:22 p.m.
Surely it isn't a risk, maybe I didn't use the correct word. I will test this new build, thanks for the recommendations.
October 2, 2012 2:29 p.m.
Jarrheadd0 says... #9
I would replace Lotleth Troll with something else. It's a crazy good card, but not in a deck like this. He needs a lot of good things to discard, like Slitherhead and Gravecrawler . He doesn't belong in here.
October 6, 2012 12:10 p.m.
I thought the same at first, but it's good just working as a blocker and being a potential attacker, letting me move between aggro and control fairly easy (It's working as a deffensiveStrangleroot Geist but with the regenerate plus). It's here to play as a transformable creature depending on the kind of strategy I have to use. I will continue testing it anyway to see if still works good. Thanks for your comment, I will work on it!
October 6, 2012 5:24 p.m.
Jarrheadd0 says... #11
Okay, I can definitely see how it'd be good with defense, I was just thinking that you really didn't have any creatures you'd like to discard.
October 6, 2012 9:27 p.m.
Maybe drop the Dead Weight for Tragic Slip ? the morbid trigger is so easy to attain, and the instant speed is really handy
October 7, 2012 12:36 a.m.
Ultimate Price does the job of instant speed kill and hits mostly everything Jund has trouble with. My Ex-Wife pays the Ultimate Price although I paid it first when I married her.
December 5, 2012 11:11 a.m.
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Kai Ryssdal: Entrepreneurs have been trying to figure out better ways to get the printed word into people's hands ever since Gutenberg printed that first Bible 500 years ago. The latest evolution -- the e-reader -- has been around for a while. And so far, sales have been fine. But that may be changing, as Marketplace's Mitchell Hartman tells us from the Entrepreneurship Desk at Oregon Public Broadcasting.
MITCHELL HARTMAN: When you go looking for e-readers these days, there are only two choices with any depth on their e-bookshelves: Sony and Amazon. In spite of its clunky buttons, Sony's "Reader" has been dubbed "sleek and sexy" by tech reviewers. As for Amazon's Kindle 2, company VP Ian Freed says it offers lots of market muscle, and all the benefits of Wi-Fi.
IAN FREED: We put an advanced cell phone radio in the Kindle, which means wherever you are, you can actually shop from the Kindle and get books delivered in under 60 seconds.
It even knows how to read out loud!
E-BOOK: On the island once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy. And it has been told in another book called "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe," how they had a remarkable adventure...
Imagine that for 250 pages. Still, Wall Street analysts seem impressed with the rest of the Kindle's technology, as well as a new app for the iPhone. But new competition is coming. Fujitsu is launching a $1,000 color reader, it'll be great for graphic novels and surfing the Web. The game-changer, though, could come from Silicon Valley start-up Plastic Logic early next year.
RICHARD ARCHULETA: You can bend it, you can roll it, and the image stays on there.
Plastic Logic CEO Richard Archuleta is waving one of his e-reader prototypes in the air. It's like a letter-sized pad of paper and just about as flexible. The screen isn't glass so it won't break if you drop it or jam it in a briefcase. It's got Wi-Fi and a touch screen. You can load and annotate textbooks, Word documents, whatever.
ARCHULETA: What you see with the Amazon Kindle and the Sony Reader and other products on the market, is they don't do a great job at letting you work with the documents that you create yourself.
Sounds like Archuleta wants to offer us more or less, a laptop computer, instead. Which technology analyst Carl Howe of the Yankee Group says makes perfect sense.
CARL HOWE: If people can stop thinking about them as it's a way to read a book, and start thinking about them as a way that they can read not only books but also newspapers and Web sites and blogs, then I think we might be seeing a more mainstream product.
And mainstream media companies are already getting involved. Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is reportedly working on a large-format color e-reader. The Hearst Corporation's got one in the works as well. They're hoping to sell paid subscriptions for their online newspapers and magazines. One possible model: you'll get the media content as a package deal for the first year. News would update and download automatically to the company's e-reader, which you'd have to buy first, of course. Figuring out what to charge won't be easy, though. David Carnoy of CNET thinks putting the right price on the Kindle, has been Amazon's biggest challenge.
DAVID CARNOY: It's over $400 to buy one of these things, and obviously a lot of people are saying, well, in a year I don't buy $400 worth of books.
I asked Ian Freed if Amazon's price might come down?
FREED: No. The Kindle is a great value, being able to take 1,500 books with you, getting New York Times bestsellers and most new releases for $9.99 or less. We have no plans to do that.
Yankee Group analyst Carl Howe thinks the right price is more like $100 to $200, if that.
HOWE: The best way to market these products is simply, if you buy enough books from my bookstore, then you get the book reader for free.
It might take a giveaway to get consumers to cart around yet another electronic device for their reading material. After all, why pay a few hundred dollars just to read stuff you can increasingly get on your netbook or even your cell phone.
I'm Mitchell Hartman for Marketplace.


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DeLAND, Fla. - DeLand police say an officer caught a man swallowing a marijuana joint after he was pulled over for not wearing his seat belt.
Nicholas Gear, 27, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and destroying/tampering with evidence on Wednesday.
Police said when the officer approached Gear's car, they smelled marijuana. When asked if Gear smoked marijuana, he denied it and the officer told him to get out of the car, according to the report.
Gear then grabbed an unknown substance from under his radio console and put it in his mouth, chewed it up and opened up his mouth to show the officer nothing was left. The officer found black pieces from the joint in Gear's mouth and arrested him.
Gear later told police he had been smoking the joint when he was pulled over. According to the report, Gear told police he was scared and that's why he put the joint in his mouth.
Gear was taken to the Volusia County Branch Jail on $1,500 bond.
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Realm 1st Achievement Titles Edit
Since the 'Realm 1st achievement titles are not going to be in the game release - shouldn't they be removed from this page? Or, do you expect them to be given out in another set of achievement at a later time ? - ( Morph | Contribs | Talk ) 15:56, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
- Realm 1st Boss Kills titles are not being removed - ( Morph | Contribs | Talk ) 19:34, 10 September 2008 (UTC)
I would think it would be good to include them for historical purposes. I enjoy looking at the development of the game, but that's just me.--Azbulldog (talk) 04:21, 17 March 2009 (UTC)
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Why are the achievements on the Achievement Titles chart marked as code when they are not? Is that bad?--SWM2448 19:36, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
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<code> and </code>make the background darker and changes the font so that you can see it better - that is all it does -- ( Morph | Contribs | Talk ) 20:11, 19 October 2008 (UTC)
Feat of Strength Titles Edit
Just curious, but wouldn't Bloodsail Admiral be more appropriate in this catagory then in the PvE Title section? --Dregtal Talk
- Feats of Strength Titles was not intended to have any titles listed under it (since Feats of Strengths are Achievements). That section is there to tell bring your attention to the fact that the Feats of Strength Title's that were, on the PTR, awarded for being the Realm First! Level 80 Gnome, Realm First! Level 80 Mage, etc... were removed from the game at the release of Wrath of the Lich King. Bloodsail Admiral is not in the PVE section it is in the Achievement section. -- (M o r p h | C | T) 04:46, 15 August 2009 (UTC)
- Ah, my mistake. Thank you for the correction. Also, it was a good description of what constituted a Feat of Strength Title. --Dregtal Talk
Contents[hide] * 1 Currently obtainable titles o 1.1 PvE titles o 1.2 Achievement titles o 1.3 Feat of Strength titles o 1.4 PvP titles * 2 Unobtainable titles
- Section 1.3 has never had any titles listed in it. It has always been a note letting you know about the beta Realm First! titles that were in beta not being in the final release of . All titles from achievements that are obtainable are in section 1.2 (always have been). -- (M o r p h | C | T) 04:40, 17 August 2009 (UTC)


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What is Ragnarok? Ragnarok is an online role-playing game based on Norse mythology. Users can create characters and venture off alone or in groups in far-flung fantasy worlds full of adventure.
1Registering an account on the website is free. Anyone can create an account on the Ragnarok Online website. If you would like to use the services, please register first.
2After carefully reviewing the User Agreement, enter your personal information.
3You must enter your e-mail address to become a Ragnarok Online member; using this contact information is important in case you need to recover your account in the event of unauthorized access,
4After all the information has been submitted, a new account will be created. Afterwards, a confirmation message will be sent to your e-mail.
5Once your account is activated, you must go to the account information section of the registration website and click the link to create an in-game account for Ragnarok Online.
6Most official Ragnarok Online servers, including iRO have a free to play server, which you can play indefinitely without paying. Pay-to-play or "premium" servers which require a subscription fee offer more forgiving game mechanics and a (mostly) bot-free playing environment.
7See: How to Download Ragnarok Online
8See: How to install Ragnarok Online
9How to run Ragnarok Online. There will be information regarding updates and official notices. When you see the log in screen, enter the account name and password used when creating the in-game account from the website.
10Select a server and create a character. Choose which sever you would like to create your character on. After you have selected the server you will see a character selection window with 9 empty slots. Choose any empty slot and click Make to create the character.
11Give your character its own unique style.You can choose the character's hair style and color. Afterwards, you may distribute stats into 6 categories according to what best fits your character¡¯s needs. For more information regarding different stats, please refer to the "Status" menu under the Basic System section of the website.
12There exist private servers, most of which are free to play. They often have modified mechanics, experience rates, and other changes. These are not officially licensed; While some have been operating for years, private servers may close without warning, resulting in players losing any characters they may have had.
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Discussion Questions
1. Throughout her life, Constance is troubled by her confused sense of identity. To what extent does our knowledge of ourselves depend on our knowledge of our own antecedents—of where we came from?
2. Much of Constance is concerned with identity. Via the Roxana subplot and the identity theft that takes place in the book, the author tries to show that identity is embedded within us and is not related to status or possessions. Do you think this is successful?
3. Roxana longs to be "an English girl," dressing herself in Constance's clothes and pretending to own her London apartment. Is attempting to inhabit a new identity always an unrealistic aim? Or can we transform ourselves if we want it badly enough and try hard enough?
4. Constance reflects that love and hate are so close as to be almost the same thing, and links herself and Jeanette in this light. Do you think this is true of some family relationships, particularly between adolescent siblings like these two?
5. Do think that if they had been mothered more sympathetically, or if Tony had not died prematurely, the sisters' relationship might have been better? Or, given the secrecy surrounding her birth and Constance's probably mixed parentage, was the Thorne family likely to have been troubled from the outset—even if Hilda had been the most enlightened of mothers?
6. Constance does a very bad thing in having an affair with her sister's husband. Can we forgive her in the end, given that Jeanette herself manages to do so?
7. What about Bill? Do you think he did the wrong thing in marrying Jeanette, even though he knew that she was not the sister he truly loved? Or was it the honorable thing to do? Do you think Jeanette's deafness should have influenced his decision?
8. Do Bill and Constance deserve to be happy after Jeanette's death?
9. Another of the book's themes is the contrast between outward appearance and internal character. Jeanette looks sweet and angelic, but is highly driven and determined. Constance looks dark and coldly independent, but she longs for the love of one man and the security of the family that has been denied her. Can appearances often deceive?
10. There is a lot of sound in the book—the noisy frogs, the storm, Constance's music, and above all the Balinese gamelan. Do you think that this underscores the way Jeanette's deafness isolates her? And do we therefore sympathize with Constance because her deeper, crueller isolation is not physical?
11. The author's favourite scene is the one where Constance and Roxana go to the sea together and Roxana dashes into the waves. Do you agree?
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Recovering Anderson takes next step forward
Recovering Anderson takes next step forward
Anderson threw 20 pitches to Minor Leaguers at the A's complex in Phoenix.
"Everything went well, and he'll be on a five-day rotation, throwing to hitters again. So he's taken the next step," A's manager Bob Melvin said. "He felt good. They said the ball came out of his hand nicely. As far as his arm and elbow have gone, we've had, knock wood, no complications. I know he feels really good."
Anderson underwent surgery last July 14 and appears to be on track to return in July. Melvin was asked about the chances of Anderson rejoining the A's before the All-Star Game, scheduled for July 10.
"I don't want to put a timetable on that," Melvin said. "I think we originally said maybe late July or something like that, early August to be conservative. I don't know where that's going to go, but I know that he has been on schedule -- if not slightly ahead. But it's really tough to forecast that. It's going to be all about how he feels each and every time."


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Dead-end protestors subsidized by unions
See this special report by the MacIver Institute:
Here's is the Fox 6 report:
Politics shaken, not stirred
See this special report by the MacIver Institute:
Here's is the Fox 6 report:
Posted by James Wigderson on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 6:16 am
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It's all just "coincidence."
To which Jack Ryan replies "There is NO SUCH THING as coincidence."
Maybe we can get Xoff to draw us a diagram of the connections between the usual suspects on the right. Let's see. Koch brothers, Brett Healy, Bill Osmulski, Mark Block, Jim Troupis, David Fettig, Fred Luber, Brian Fraley, Scott Jensen, Jon Wilcox, James Wigderson…
Jeff Christensen Reply:
October 14th, 2011 at 12:04 pm
Since the MacIver Institute is worried about this 501c4's funding, they should lead the way and reveal their funding, since they are a 501c4 themselves.
That would be some leadership!
James Wigderson Reply:
October 14th, 2011 at 5:31 pm
Hey, speaking of leadership, I'm still waiting on any local Democratic leaders to question why Graeme Zielinski is still allowed to speak for the Democratic Party after slandering a Waukesha public official. Know where I can find one, Jeff?
James Wigderson Reply:
October 14th, 2011 at 5:32 pm
When you get that chart, let me know so I know where to send the invoice.
Agitating is good work, if you can get it. SEIU employs people to protest in these "Jobs Now" demonstrations where they pretend to be plain-folks Wisconsinites in need of a job like those peeps recently booked for trespassing at the US Courthouse in Milwaukee.
Someone call Nancy Pelosi and tell that clueless broad that this is astroturf.
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