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Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar may issue an instruction for school students to rise when a teacher enters the classroom, sources close to the situation told Haaretz. Sa'ar has been discussing the move with officials including delegates from the National Student and Youth Council.
The sources say the move is motivated by a desire to bring order and discipline back into the schools.
The ministry has not yet decided whether an instruction would be a directive or mere recommendation, and whether it would affect all students. Sources at the ministry say Sa'ar has said he wants a directive implemented at high schools. Students need to understand that a lesson starts as soon as the teacher enters the class, he reportedly said.
Some observers suggest that the move be implemented at a younger age.
"A student rising when a teacher enters will not necessarily be doing it out of respect, it's just a physical thing," a source at the student and youth council said. "But if they start implementing the directive in first grade and take other steps to increase respect for teachers, we'll support it."
Sa'ar has made a number of high-profile announcements in recent weeks; he would like students to wear uniforms, only Israeli music to be played during recess, visits by senior army officers to increase motivation to join the Israel Defense Forces, and an educational program on 12 pre-state fighters executed by the Egyptians and British.
"The traits shared by all those decisions raining on the schools are that they don't cost any money and generate publicity," the principal of a large Tel Aviv high school said. "It's hard not to suspect that it's all spin. Besides, disciplinary problems are not resolved by orders sent down from the ministry."
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Buyers of the Collectors Edition of Risen 1 might remember that an access code for a beta test for the next game by Piranha Bytes was part of that box.
This beta test is now entering its next stage. Those who registered their code with Deep Silver received an e-mail today in which Deep Silver announced that the beta test will take place from February, 20th to March, 2nd. The e-mail recipients are asked to register again on the website betatest.risen2.com with their personal access code.

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-- James Pethokoukis is a Reuters columnist. The views expressed are his own --
By James Pethokoukis
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The PR folks working for Big Oil have to be breathing a sigh of relief these days. All the populist outrage that is usually spewed at the Exxons and Halliburtons of the world is being redirected at Goldman Sachs -- and its gleaming, glittering $2.7 billion second-quarter profit amid the wreckage of the American financial system.
The specific charge is that Goldman is supposedly making big profits via risky trading activities financed, in effect, by Uncle Sam.
Two pieces of evidence here: First, Goldman's Value-at-Risk measure, a much-debated way of calculating daily losses, has been steadily increasing. (r.reuters.com/jyq98c )
Second, Goldman is benefiting from several government interventions and programs -- such as the guarantee of its debt, an ability to tap the Fed's discount window and its implicit too-big-to-fail status -- that give it access to supercheap capital (thus the snarky nicknames "Government Sachs" and "Goldie Mac").
To those who hate Goldman as a symbol for modern capitalism, that evidence is merely a current reaffirmation that the firm is a "great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity," as a recent Rolling Stone article put it.
Rather than an example of succubus capitalism, a more reasoned and clear-headed analysis would see Goldman's government-enabled success as a market distortion caused by an unprecedented government intervention into the private economy.
And to the extent that such fat profits would not exist without government and taxpayer backing, what should be government's response to the distortion? New regulations to limit trading activities, perhaps, or a bailout tax paid by Goldman and other TBTF firms (We're looking at you, JPMorgan.)
Then again, maybe what's necessary is to remove the distortion. This is all so reminiscent of the constant worrying by good-government types about the influence of lobbyists and campaign cash on the political process. The usual suggested remedy is limits on political donations, whether in the form of cash or cash-in-kind such as independently produced political advertisements.
Of course, lobbying government is a rational response when government can tax, spend, regulate and subsidize this or that business activity to the tune of trillions of dollars every year. (Now there's your vampire squid.)
So why not try an alternative response: Shrink government largess and power, thus reducing the need and incentive to influence it with campaign cash.
Goldman plays the lobbying game. During the 2008 campaign, the company (via its political action committee and employees) donated just under $1 million to the Obama campaign and just under a quarter of a million to the McCain campaign. And right now, it is unapologetically playing the bailout game, too.
It's also worth keeping in mind that to some extent Team Obama wants banks to play the game, to take advantage of government financing (as well as the Fed's zero interest rate policy) to earn their way out of trouble and avoid nationalization or further direct federal financial aid needing congressional approval
Of course, if Goldman is out of the woods and acting more like a hedge fund than a bank, then perhaps it should be stripped of bank status and cut off from all government aid, as Charlie Gasparino of CNBC has suggested.
Yet even then, Goldman will still benefit from the implied TBTF guarantee. So one possible solution is to end that market distortion by preventing financial institutions from getting big enough to need rescue. Even better would be to end market expectations of government rescue, though that doesn't seem likely under the current administration, which has embraced the TBTF policy by advocating the creation of a systemic risk regulator to monitor such firms.
Yet even then, Goldman, thanks to its huge role on Wall Street and Washington, is likely to be a popular target for populists across the political spectrum. What academic Bernard Lewis has said of the West also seems true of Goldman: "It is not possible to be rich, strong, and successful and be loved by those who are none of these things."
Oh, and if Goldman is capable of generating bubbles, as the Rolling Stone article suggests, it might want to gin one up in oil and get people agitated about Big Oil again.


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AL Cy Young winner David Price was put on the disabled list Thursday for the first time in his career, a day after the struggling Tampa Bay ace was slowed by a strained left triceps.
Price went on the 15-day DL. The left-hander exited Wednesday night's loss to Boston after allowing four runs in 2 1-3 innings.
Price is 1-4 with a 5.24 ERA in nine starts this year.
"We're just giving it some time to calm down," Price said. "I feel pretty good today. I feel better than when I left last night."
Price expects to be able to pitch again in a couple weeks.
"It's new territory for me, I've never really had any arm troubles," he said. "I missed a start last year with my shoulder, but that was all done in the weight room and that went away. It's frustrating. I think even more so frustrating because I'm throwing the ball as bad as I am. It's rough."
Price he didn't feel anything wrong in his arm until four or five pitches during the third inning against the Red Sox.
"I felt it get tight," Price said. "After it happened the first couple times, I didn't think it was going away."
Price will not throw for at least a couple days. Manager Joe Maddon said after Wednesday night's game that an MRI on Price showed no hot spots.
"I'll be OK," Price said.
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Green, Wendy C.H. and Berger, Joel. 1990. Maternal investment in sons and daughters: problems of methodology. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology 27. pp. 99-102.
The prediction that mothers should invest more in sons than daughters was briefly examined in American bison (Bison bison) by Wolff (1988). He concluded that (a) male calves suckle more than females, (b) cows that had previously produced sons were more likely to be baren, and (c) cows that had male calves became estrous later in the year than other cows. In this paper we present data from two long term studies at different sites to show that Wolff's conclusions are equivocal at best and difficult to reconcile with predictions of the hypothesis because of questionable methods and assumptions.


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FULL-TIME! Madrid storm to a 5-0 win courtesy of a double from Higuain and individual strikes from Ronaldo, Khedira and Kaka. Mourinho's men regain their 10-point lead over Barcelona in La Liga, picking up their 10th consecutive league win in the process. Espanyol were pretty dreadful and were easily put to the sword by the side who appear to be the 2011-12 champions of Spain. That's it from me, Luke Matthews, tonight. I hope you enjoyed the game. Buenas Noches!
90'One minute of added time here.
89'Morata nearly had a debut goal! Ronaldo tees the ball up for the 18-year-old who takes a touch before slamming it goalwards, only for Kiko Casillas to parry the ball to safety.
87'Ronaldo leaps well to get his head on the ball from Xabi Alonso's corner yet the forward can only direct it wide of the post.
85'We are into the final five minutes and despite Madrid playing very well, Espanyol have offered very little. They obviously didn't fancy doing any favours for their local rivals Barcelona.
83'Yellow Card Raúl Baena
82'Morata is on for Higuain as he makes his Madrid debut. No hat-trick tonight for the Argentine who has had a great evening.
81'SubstitutionGonzalo Higuaín Morata
80'Higuain, who now has 19 goals this season, is played through on goal yet Kiko Casillas saves well with his feet to deny Madrid a sixth.
78'Assist Kaká
78'Goal Gonzalo Higuaín
5-0 MADRID! Higuain grabs his second of the game after some excellent play from Kaka. The Brazilian shows some superb skill to get past his marker before poking the ball into the path of the Argentine who smashes the ball high into the net from 15 yards out.
77'Madrid are knocking the ball around now and playing at walking pace. Surely there's another goal in the home team.
74'Will Madrid grab a fifth tonight? With16 minutes to go plus injury time, you certainly wouldn't rule it out. Espanyol will surely be counting down the minutes.
72'Ozil is taken off and replaced by Callejon. The German has only completed 90 minutes on five occasions this season.
69'SubstitutionMesut Özil José Callejón
69'Madrid nearly makes it five as Khedira picks out the attacker with a wonderful through ball. However, the former Manchester United man uncharacteristically lacks composure in front of goal as he smashes it over the bar.
67'Yellow Card Vladimir Weiss
66'Assist Gonzalo Higuaín
66'Goal Kaká
4-0 MADRID! Higuain lays the ball off to Kaka who storms past two Espanyol defenders before picking his spot and passing the ball into the far corner of the net with it going in off the post. Has to be said, the Brazilian has looked superb tonight.
66'Ronaldo gives a free-kick away after bringing down Jordi Amat as he chased a loose ball. Weiss then makes a great run into the box yet Varane makes a good interception.
63'Ozil curls a corner into the penalty area and despite Ronaldo's almighty leap, the Portugese star is unable to get his head onto the ball.
61'SubstitutionRaúl Rodríguez Jordi Amat
61'Jordi Amat is on for Espanyol with Raul Rodriguez struggling with a knock. No more substitutes now for the away side.
60'All Madrid at the moment with Espanyol chasing shadows right now. It seems the home team are able to create chances at will, not good for the visitors.
58'Higuain slides the ball to an unmarked Ronaldo who is one-on-one with the keeper. He delays his effort as he waits for Kiko Casilla to show a sign of where he is going to go. Credit to the goalkeeper who stands tall and makes an excellent block from the attacker's eventual effort.
57'Despite being shocking tonight, the visitors have improved a little bit since conceding a third. Is there anything in this game for the Barcelona-based team?
56'Yellow Card Juan Daniel Forlín
55'Espanyol have another set-piece and do a lot better this time. Verdu's clever free-kick picks out an unmarked Sergio Garcia who volleys over the bar from close range.
54'The free-kick from Verdu is terrible and Casillas claims the ball unchallenged with ease.
53'Yellow Card Romaric
53'Free-kick given to Espanyol as the two substitutes come together, Varane apparently pulling Sergio Garcia to the ground.
52'On Twitter Bolaji Nifemi thinks Madrid will win the game 4-1 while Christian claims the home team will not score anymore and Espanyol will grab a consolation. Anyone think there could be more goals in it for the home team?
49'Surely there is no way back now for the visitors who already look defeated. Madrid can take their foot off the gas and enjoy the final 40 minutes.
47'Assist Kaká
47'Goal Gonzalo Higuaín
MADRID COME CLOSE AGAIN! Ronaldo powers a low effort at goal and the keeper gets a hand to the ball as it loops up high and bounces off the top of the crossbar. Fortunate for Kiko Casilla.
47'3-0 MADRID! Higuain gets himself on the scoresheet with a brilliant finish. Kaka glides forward before sliding a lovely ball to the Argentine who beats the Espanyol offside trap to lift it into the roof of the net.
46'SubstitutionPhilippe Coutinho Raúl Baena
46'SubstitutionÁlvaro Sergio García
46'SubstitutionRicardo Carvalho Raphaël Varane
46'Both sides have made changes at the break with Madrid bringing on Varane for Carvalho with Raul Baena and Sergio Garcia coming on for Coutinho and Alvaro for Espanyol.
Real Madrid lead 2-0 at the break after goals from Ronaldo and Khedira and to be honest, it has been far too easy for the home side who are on course for their 10th consecutive win in Liga. Will we see a comeback from Espanyol in the second-half? It looks unlikely but be sure to join us again in 15 minutes for the second period.
45' + 2'Ronaldo runs clear on the left wing before playing a great ball to the unmarked Higuain in the box. The Argentine gets his shot away but it is a great save by the keeper.
45' + 1'We are into the first minute of two added minutes of injury time.
45'Espanyol are enjoying a little possession now in the final stages of the first-half but Madrid are working fairly hard which is summed up when Higuain dispossesses Didac Villa in the right-back position.
43'Stoppage here as Khedira is down on the ground after a head collision with Romaric. A stretcher is brought onto the pitch yet it will not be needed as the midfielder looks okay to continue.
41'This is just too easy for Mourinho's side. Pochettino, who is very highly rated for his tactical ability in Spain will be mortified by how easy his team have made it for the league leaders.
38'Assist Mesut Özil
38'Goal Sami Khedira
2-0 MADRID! Khedira grabs his first ever Liga goal and it's a brilliant team move. The German midfielder charges forward, passing to Ronaldo who then flicks the ball into the path of Ozil. The playmaker then does well to find his compatriot Khedira, who has continued the run into the penalty area, before slotting home from 15 yards out.
38'First shot on target for the visitors as Coutinho tries his luck from 30 metres out, only for Casillas to parry the ball to safety.
37'Ozil attempts to squeeze the ball through to Ronaldo although the pass is a little on the lightside. The Portuguese attacker does get his foot to the ball yet is adjudged to have unfairly barged Javi Lopez off the ball in the process with a free-kick being awarded.
35'Ronaldo picks out Marcelo with a decent ball. The Brazilian plays it into the box straight away yet Higuain is outnumbered by Espanyol defenders who clear once again.
34'Wonderful link-up play between Kaka and Marcelo as the left-back attempts to search out Ronaldo in the area with a low ball. However, Hector Moreno is on cue to get a touch to clear the danger.
33'Pochettino's men have offered very little in this first period as Madrid continue to see all of the ball. If the match carries on in this fashion, it is difficult to see anything other than a comfortable win for Mourinho's side.
31'Yellow Card Ricardo Carvalho
31'Carvalho is shown a yellow card as the ball hits his arm as Didac Vila looks to take the ball around the Portuguese defender. Unlucky to be booked but one of the new rules in Liga this season requires a player to go into the book if the ball strikes his arm.
28'Ozil is the man who takes the free-kick yet the wall do their job and block his effort. I say the wall, I mean Romaric's face. One of those free-kicks when really it was probably a little too close to curl over the wall.
27'Ronaldo is brought down by Romaric just outside the penalty area. Can Los Blancos add to their lead?
25'Madrid are in complete control of this at the moment as Espanyol look unable to hold onto the ball.
23'Assist Gonzalo Higuaín
23'Goal Cristiano Ronaldo
1-0 MADRID! Ronaldo grabs the goal for the home team, his 30th Liga goal of the season. Raul Rodriguez gives the ball away cheaply as Ozil plays it to Higuain in the box who then moves it onto Ronaldo to sweep past the keeper with his left foot from 12 yards out.
22'Madrid have enjoyed 65 per cent possession so far in the game compared to Espanyol's 35. Still, as we reach the half way mark of the first period, we are all square.
21'Ozil whips another set-piece into the box yet it's poor as Espanyol clear the danger. The German's corners and free-kicks have been poor so far this evening.
19'Madrid get into the box as Kaka powers an effort at goal which Kiko Casilla catches on second attempt.
18'Madrid have certainly increased the tempo in recent moments and have enjoyed the lion's share of possession.
16'Ozil's corner is dropped by Kiko Casilla who is under pressure from Ronaldo. Higuain then volleys the ball towards goal from close range, though it is deflected wide from Espanyol Didac Vila. However the referee strangely awards a goal-kick.
15'Ronaldo is played through one-on-one yet his first touch is a little heavy as he takes it a little too wide. He crosses the ball into the six-yard box but there are no white shirts present.
14'Madrid power forward as Ozil crosses low into the box towards Higuain yet Kiko Casillas is alert and is down on the down on the ground to grab the ball.
12'Madrid are caught offside again as Higuain picks out Ozil who is three yards ahead of the nearest Espanyol defender. It's obvious in the early stages that Pochettino and his man have done their homework this evening on the Liga leaders.
11'Inviting ball forward by an Espanyol defender yet Alvaro is a yard or two away from controlling the ball as Casillas is able to claim it unchallenged.
9'Xabi Alonso avoids crossing the ball from a set-piece, instead opting for a move straight off the training ground as he slides a ball into the path of Kaka. However, Dida Vila is alert and puts the ball out for a corner which Madrid waste once again.
8'After some lovely skill by Ronaldo, the ball is played to Marcelo who crosses from the left. However, Higuain is a yard offside and misses the opportunity anyway.
6'Ozil whips the ball into the box from a corner yet it's poor as Kiko Casilla claims it with ease.
4'Carvalho dwells on the ball and is nearly dispossessed by Alvaro before Ramos comes to the rescue. The experienced centre-half could be a weak link for Madrid tonight, especially given his limited game time and recent injury record.
3'The home team have made a bright start to proceedings here as they pass the ball around the pitch at a quick tempo. Good pressing by Espanyol though in the early stages.
1'Madrid break at pace and Higuain crosses the ball into the box for Ozil to tap into the net yet the Argentine is ruled offside.
1'Madrid get us underway here in their traditional all white kits. Espanyol on the other hand are in their change strips of lue/blark shirts with black shorts.
Both sets of players are on the pitch now as we are ready to kick-off. Good atmosphere in the Bernabeu as the supporters look to spur their team on to yet another victory.
A lot of speculation surrounding Mourinho's future at the club this week with the Portuguese trainer spotted 'house-hunting' in London on Tuesday. As expected the former Inter man was unwilling to give any details when asked in his press conference yesterday but the rumours will go into overload with Andre Villas-Boas' sacking at Chelsa today. Will Mou be staying in Madrid?
Remember, you can let me know your predictions for the game via Twitter @LukasMaf. Big team news for Madrid is that Kaka has passed a late fitness test and is included in the starting line-up. Also Khedira is preferred to Granero even though the Spaniard had started the previous four games for Los Blancos. What are your thoughts on Mourinho's team selection?
Espanyol (4-2-3-1): Kiko Casilla; Javi Lopez, Raul Rodriguez, Hector Moreno, Didac Vila; Forlin, Romaric; Weiss, Verdu, Coutinho; Alvaro Subs: Edgar, Gomez, Amat, Baena, Thievy, Uche, Sergio Garcia
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Casillas; Arbeloa, Carvalho, Ramos, Marcelo; Xabi Alonso, Khedira; Ronaldo, Kaka, Ozil; Higuain Subs: Adan, Varane, Albiol, Granero, Diarra, Callejon, Morata
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Hello and welcome to Goal.com's coverage of the Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Espanyol from the Santiago Bernabeu. Jose Mourinho's men could claim their 10th consecutive league win tonight and with it, go 10 points clear of rivals Barcelona who defeated Sporting Gijon last night. However, they will be up against an Espanyol side who have aspirations of European qualification.


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Among some of the critical Legionella risk triggers that can justify the use of a CSI-POE system would include:
- Geographical location of the facility with incoming potable water temperatures above 68F/20C (and/or)
- Low facility occupancy = water stagnation (and/or)
- Age of the facility (and/or)
- Alleged Legionella issues without fully knowing the origins or location of the problem. (and/or)
- Overall Legionella risk assessment such as ASHRAE188 concludes that secondary water disinfection intervention is required.


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Hey everyone,
Recently I think zone alarm has caused my pc to freeze- very often... some examples
Eg 1a (with za running, and no connection):
I hit start, run, msconfig, go to startup tab and remove 'winampagent' then hit ok.
Upon hitting ok- the egg timer comes up- nothing can be done- right click on the taskbar- nothing- hit ctrl alt del- this brings up a 'sus behaviour alert' popup thing- I cannot click the allow or tick the don't remind me of similar etc- nothing--- requires a physical restart- nothing functions!
Eg 1b (Disconnect from net, shutdown za)
Same process- start, run, msconfig etc-
a. msconfig loads considerably quicker
b. clicking ok brings up the restart prompt- all good- works fine.
Basically running things I havnt run for ages or new things often produces a very similar result (not always- just often)
I tried a reinstall of ZA- several reboots later and some tweaking and I was back up and running- however- it made no changes what so ever...
Any ideas?! I really wanna stick with ZA over other apps but its causing me a major headache atm!!
Operating System:Windows XP Pro
Product Name:ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite
Software Version:6.5


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Finance Companies and Small Business Borrowers: An Empirical Investigation
Finance companies have been perceived as isolated and insignificant lenders, attracting high risk borrowers and charging these borrowers relatively high prices. Using the 1988 National Survey of Small Business Finance, this study examines the relationship between finance companies and other lenders, describes the characteristics of borrowers attracted to finance companies and assesses whether finance companies charge higher loan prices and impose more stringent collateral requirements on their borrowers than other lenders. This study refutes the popular notion that finance companies are not mainstream lenders by suggesting that finance companies are an important source of financial capital attracting borrowers similar to those attracted by commercial banks and charging these borrowers competitive prices.
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Volume (Year): 5 (1996)
Issue (Month): 1 (Spring)
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There are about 1 700 buses in Västtrafik's vehicle fleet.
In Göteborg we use bus rapid transits. These are very large buses, up to 24 metres long. With space for a lot of passengers and with frequent departures, they have been very popular ever since their introduction in 2003. We use normal buses also, naturally. Many of the buses run on biogas. The goal is to reduce the use of fossil fuels on buses to max 10 % of the total consumption by 2020.
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Usually we go with a team that finds itself in something of a desperate situation. But not this week. Instead, well go with a team that is 2-0 and favoured to win the suddenly not-so-mighty AFC South. With Peyton Manning out of action and the Indianapolis Ciolts going nowhere with ancient Kerry Collins at quarterback, the road to a division title is wide and smooth for the talented Texans.
The Texans, though, may have more at stake in this weeks matchup against the 1-1 New Orleans Saints. In their first two games, Houston beat the headless Colts and then the we-cant-win-at-home Dolphins. So Sunday will provide their first stern test.
Houston has been down this road before where they thought they had the goods to be among the best and time and again came up short. If they are lacking in anything, its confidence so a victory over a quality opponent like the Saints would go a long way in establishing that goal.
If they lose to Drew Brees and company in the Big Easy, it would set them back on their heels and that is not where theyd want to be as following the Saints they face Pittsburgh, Oakland and Baltimore, a very tough stretch of games.
Once again, its a put-up-or-shut-up game for the Texans.
-- The Patriots Tom Brady has thrown for 940 yards in his first two games which is simply off the charts. Last week against the Chargers, Brady went 31-for-40 for 423 yards and three touchdowns. Now hell be looking for more of the same against the Bills. With 282 passing yards on Sunday, Brady can surpass Kurt Warner (1,221 yards in 2000) for the most passing yards in NFL history through a teams first three games.
-- In the New-England-San Diego game last week at Foxborough, the Patriots decided to double-team Chargers tight end Antonio Gates. That just opened the door for their gifted wide receiver Vincent Jackson, who had 10 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Both the number of catches and yards were career highs for the athletic, 6-foot-5 receiver. This week, San Diego goes against a terrible Chiefs team and it should be easy pickings for the Philip Rivers to Jackson combo.
-- Running back Fred Jackson doesnt seem to get all the respect in the world, he just gets the ball and delivers the goods. Last week, in the Bills thrilling come-from-behind win over Oakland, Jackson lugged the rock 15 times and produced 117 yards and two touchdowns. Often, how he goes, the Bills go. When Jackson is able to rush for 100-plus yards, the Bills have gone 8-1. Heres a thought: Give him the ball.
1. Eagles offensive tackle Jason Peters vs. Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul
The Eagles lost to the Falcons last week but not because of the play of Peters, their giant offensive tackle. In the game against the Falcons, Peters put on a clinic of how to run block, how to pull out and block downfield and how to protect the quarterback. This week hell have his hands full going up against the Giants Pierre-Paul. In the first two games, Pierre-Paul has registered eight solo tackles and 2.5 sacks. The Giants are hurting defensively and need to pressure Michael Vick to pull out a win.
2. Buccaneers cornerback Ronde Barber vs. Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez
This is a clash of 30 years of NFL experience as both Barber and Gonzalez have put in 15 years, Gonzalez ranks fifth on the NFLs career receptions list with 1,081 catches and is considered the best tight end to have ever played the game. Gonzalez is a Hall of Fame tight end and hes going to find a way to get open no matter who I put on him, Bucs defensive backs coach Jimmy Lake said this week. Most of the responsibility will fall on Barber, who has started 185 consecutive games.
3. Texans OLB Mario Williams vs. Saints offensive line
At 6-foot-7 and 290 pounds, Mario Williams was a terrific rushing defensive end. Now, he is like trying to stop a hurricane as he has been placed in the rush linebacker position under Wade Phillips new 3-4 defence. In his first two games, Williams has had two sacks, one forced fumble and one pass deflected. He is now operating in a freelance position much the same as Clay Matthews of the Packers and DeMarcus Ware of the Cowboys. So lots of luck to the Saints O-line.
New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills
You cant win them all, can you? If you happen to be New England and youre playing Buffalo the answer is ye,s as the Patriots are on a 15-game win streak against the Bills. Still, the Bills come into this game with some sense of hope as their offence has unexpectedly piled up the points after they crushed Kansas City 41-7 in the opener and then had the big comeback in a 38-35 victory over Oakland last week. The question is, can they keep that production up against the Pats defence? On that scale the Pats should be worried as they have given up both a lot of yards and points in their two victories. New England also has Tom Brady and the Bills job is to figure out a way to keep him off the field. If they dont, hell shred them apart. He has 940 yards passing after two games. Yikes!
Green Bay Packers at Chicago Bears
This is a rematch of last years NFC Championship game which was won by the Packers 21-14 at frozen Soldier Field. The Packers won two of the three games played last year and four of the past six. It is also a rematch of the infamous Jay Cutler injury suffered in the first half of the NFC Championship game. Cutler tried to play in the third quarter but couldnt due to a knee injury. But there were a lot of NFL players and fans who believed Cutler had quit on his team. This season the Bears are 1-1 and the only people quitting on Cutler appear to be his offensive line that has allowed 11 sacks. That fits right into the mitts of the sack-happy Packers who should be hounding Cutler the entire afternoon. Heres a stat that throws more dirt on Cutlers grave in the past two years against the Pack he has four touchdown passes against 11 interceptions.
Washington Redskins at Dallas Cowboys
This is the Monday nighter featuring two fierce rivals. It also features a surprise as after two weeks the Redskins are 2-0 and nobody figured on that. Nobody figured that to happen due to the fact they are led by quarterback Rex Grossman. But guess whos having the last laugh? After two games, Grossman is 46-for-77 for 596 yards with four touchdown passes and two interceptions. Nobodys talking Super Bowl in Washington but that will change if they knock off the hated Cowboys. Dallas, meanwhile, figures to give Tony Romo the start, despite the fact he suffered a cracked rib and punctured lung in last weeks overtime victory against the 49ers. Who knows how long hell last.
15 -- The number of consecutive times that the New England Patriots have defeated the Buffalo Bills.
22 -- Since the current playoff format was instituted in 1990, 22 teams started 0-2 and still qualified for the postseason. However, 17 teams have started 0-2 in the past two seasons, and none have made the playoffs.
29 -- Saints quarterback Drew Brees has thrown a touchdown pass in 29 consecutive games, including the first two games in 2011. With a touchdown pass against the Texans, Brees can tie Dan Marino (30) for the third-most consecutive games with a touchdown pass in NFL history.
100 -- With 100 rushing yards against New Orleans on Sunday, Houston running back Ben Tate can join Cadillac Williams as the only running backs in NFL history to gain at least 100 yards in each of their first three career games.
9 -- The number of turnovers the Kansas City Chiefs have committed in their first two games. Last year they had 14 all season.
I pitched a shutout last week, going 3-for-3 with Pittsburgh, the Jets and the Bills. Either Im on a roll or due for a fall. A big part of lasting in these pools is zeroing in and identifying which teams are the bottom feeders and right now there isnt a worse team to be found than the Kansas City Chiefs. They have been crushed the first two weeks, losing 41-7 at home to Buffalo and 48-3 on the road in Detroit. Now they are in San Diego against the Chargers. Well take Philip Rivers and San Diego. If you want to go with something a little risky, why not take Carolina at home against Jacksonville? Cam Newton has looked terrific in his first two starts while Jacksonville is switching quarterbacks. The Lions also look good against Minnesota and the relic otherwise known as Donovan McNabb.


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Get ready to pay someday extra or less for petrol and diesel. From May 1, public sector oil companies - Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) have decided to sync fuel prices with international rates.
The project will be launched on a pilot basis for daily price revision in five cities from May 1 and gradually extend it to all over the country. The five cities are - Puducherry, Vizag in Andhra Pradesh, Udaipur in Rajasthan, Jamshedpur in Jharkhand and Chandigarh.
"Ultimately, we will be driving towards market linked rates on a daily basis at all pumps across the country," IOC Chairman B Ashok said.
The state-owned fuel retailers, which own over 95 per cent of nearly 58,000 petrol pumps in the country, revise rates on 1st and 16th of every month based on average international price of the fuel in the preceding fortnight and currency exchange rate.
Instead of using fortnightly average, pump rates will reflect daily movement in international oil prices and rupee-USD fluctuations.
"It is technically possible to change rates daily but we have to first do a pilot. Once pilot is done and its implications studied, we will extend it to other parts of the country," he said.
While Ashok said the pilot is to be 'launched within one month' and did not give a specific date, industry sources said that the pilot is planned to be launched on May 1.
Daily price change will remove the big leaps in rates that need to be effected at the end of the fortnight and consumer will be more aligned to market dynamics.
While petrol price was freed from government control in June 2010, diesel rates were deregulated in October 2014. Technically, oil companies have freedom to revise rates but often they have been guided by political considerations.
Rates differ by only a few paise between pumps of the three state fuel retailers. Unbranded petrol at IOC pumps in Delhi costs Rs 66.29 per litre, while the same at BPCL pumps in the city is priced at Rs 66.37 a litre. HPCL pumps sell for Rs 66.48 per litre.
Unbranded diesel at IOC pumps in Delhi costs Rs 55.61, Rs 55.66 at BPCL outlets and Rs 55.69 a litre at HPCL pumps.
With daily changes, which are unlikely to more than few paise per litre, the political pressures for not revising rates particularly when they are to be hiked will go, sources said.
Petrol price was last revised downward by Rs 3.77 a litre on April and diesel rates were cut by Rs 2.91. This was the first revision in two-and-half-months as oil firms did not change prices during assembly elections in five states, including Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Ashok said prices of petrol and diesel in a particular market (city or town) will be the same.
"By and large, in a particular market it should be same. Though, there might be marginal difference from pump to pump," he said.


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This week I wanted to talk about intimacy, both real and perceived. In this first post I will focus on the concept of false intimacy and how social media plays a role.
Over the summer I had my first unwanted experience with someone I met online. No, this was not a romantic encounter! This was someone I initially met through blogging and who I eventually met in person. This person used social media to "connect" with me. They would facebook, Tweet, text, call and communicate with me here on my blog.
At first I just chalked it up to this person being a little overly active with social media.But when they sought me out in person and continually reached out via electronic communication to "connect" with me, I realized I had a problem on my hands.
It became apparent to me that this person had overly identified with me through the things I had shared on my blog and facebook. This "relationship" was not reciprocal.
I had very little personal knowledge of this person and yet they spoke of how deeply I had impacted their life and how close and "connected" they felt to me. As I put the pieces together it dawned on me, this was not healthy behavior.
We live in a world of instant connection. Thanks to innovators like Steve Jobs, we have devices that allow us to speak, text, email, chat, tweet and more at the touch of a button.
We can publish our inner most thoughts and feelings in a Blog, share our funniest or most embarrassing experiences on YouTube and communicate with friends and family all over the world in real time courtesy of social media like Twitter and Facebook.
While this makes life easier and better in some respects, it has also made things much more complicated and convoluted. Social media has done amazing things in creating community, communication and thought provoking dialogue. It has also helped to create a false sense of intimacy.
How exactly?
Social media allows for several things to happen.
1. We can create our own image or public persona. This is not always an accurate portrayal of who we are and leads others to believe we are someone we are not.
2. It allows us to become voyeuristic by peering into others lives and being an observer rather than a participant.
3. Creates relationships that are one – sided based on knowing things about someone versus firsthand knowledge and experience.
Don't get me wrong here, I love social media and believe it is here to stay, but I have had to rethink my strategy and how I engage with others online.
I have met many people online that challenge and encourage me in my walk with the Lord and I am so thankful for them. I have also encountered people who frankly creep me out and make me want to delete my facebook page!
I believe the key in using social media is discernment. As my experience this summer has taught me, reading about a persons thoughts, feelings or experiences in a blog does not equal a relationship.
Be careful as you navigate in and among social media. Guard your heart always, for it is the wellspring of life.
Stop by the couch on Friday, as I'll tackle real intimacy as it relates to social media and the development of online relationships.


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BOSTON Red Sox right-hander John Lackey underwent successful Tommy John surgery today and is resting comfortably, according to team spokesperson Pam Ganley.
Lackey missed 21 games while on the disabled list from May 12 through June 5 with a right elbow strain. Lackey, who will miss the 2012 season, has three years and 46 million remaining on the five-year, 82.5 million deal he signed with the Sox on Dec. 16, 2009. The Sox have an option for 2015 at the major league minimum if Lackey misses significant time with surgery between 2010 2014 for a pre-existing elbow injury.
Lackey went 12-12 with a 6.41 ERA in 28 starts this past season. Lackey threw 160 innings, the fewest in his career since his rookie season of 2002, when he pitched 108 13 innings in 18 starts. His ERA was the highest in Sox history for a starter with at least 150 innings. He suffered career worsts in earned runs allowed with 114, hit batters (19), WHIP (1.619), hits per nine innings (11.4), walks per nine innings (3.2), and strikeouts to walks ratio (1.93).
Dr. Lewis Yocum performed the surgery in Los Angeles.


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9 Totally Understandable Reasons Why Kanye West Tweeted Out June 18th
There are many mysteries in our great and vast universe. But right now the only that matters is why Kanye West tweeted out June 18th. Not only did he tweet that out with no explanation, but he also chose that as his first tweet.
June Eighteen
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) May 2, 2013
This was my first tweet.
ugh. now I have to maintain a twitter on top of my facebook, match.com, eharmony AND jdate profiles?? When will I have time for Myspace?
— Jenni Maier (@mayorjenni) September 11, 2009
As you can see, mine told a complete story. I believe if you look closely enough you can easily identify the beginning, the middle, the climax, the denouement and even the cliffhanger. Such is not the case with Kanye. No, rather than tell a story that can easily be sold to CBS as a half-hour comedy starring someone from the cast of Everyone Loves Raymond, his simply teases us. It doesn't just leave room for a sequel, but also a prequel.
But rather than wait around for either of those 'quels to come, I thought we could spend a little time today talking about the many plausible reasons Kanye West tweeted out June 18th.
1. He has a dentist appointment on June 18th and doesn't want to forget. Mostly because he's running out of floss and he hates the idea of paying for it when he'll get it for free.
2. Kim Kardashian will induce labor on June 18th.
2a. Kim Kardashian will induce labor on June 17th, People will arrive at their home on June 18th for the photoshoot.
3. He wants to wish the Olsen twins happy birthday, but 5 days late so they don't get cocky. This is just a reminder for him.
4. He spoke to the Mayans during a recent seance. It's the new and improved date that the world will end.
5. It's the day that a One Direction fan will die of a heart attack due to excitement over the One Direction concert on June 18th.
6. He's just testing out Twitter. That is the first thing that came to his mind. Just a random date.
7. Justin Timberlake will release part 1.5 of his new album.
8. That's his deadline for deciding on what to wear for his Labor Day party. Once he picks out his outfit, it will be altered and freeze-dried until he's ready to wear it.
9. It's a typo. He meant to tweet, "Kris Jenner stole my soul. Someone. Please help."
(Photo: Felipe Ramales, PacificCoastNews.com)


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Part of an ongoing series.
These were sent to me by criminal defense attorney Rick Horowitz (who is also a photographer). The police in the photos are guarding the Fresno County, California jail.
Horowitz writes:
About 20 people, perhaps — maybe less, I didn't count how many were protesters and how many were passersby like me — mostly marching around in a circle with signs, with a few others standing around with signs, protesting deportations of undocumented prisoners.
You know, just in case someone tried to rush the jail, I guess, and break through four layers of security into the cells, and free prisoners.
In too much of the country, dispatching intimidating shock troops in riot gear has become the default response to protest. (For more on the topic, I recommend this excellent book!)
But it isn't like this everywhere. Last year I interviewed Salt Lake City, Utah police chief Chris Burbank. He takes a much different approach:
"I just don't like the riot gear. Some say not using it exposes my officers to a little bit more risk. That could be, but risk is part of the job. I'm just convinced that when we don riot gear, it says 'throw rocks and bottles at us.' It invites confrontation. Two-way communication and cooperation are what's important. If one side overreacts, then it all falls apart."
"I think it should be applied everywhere. That's exactly how we as a nation should approach these events. We should approach it asking, 'How can we best facilitate these people's free speech?'"


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"What's your pleasure, sir?"
Way back in 1987, the words above would forever change how horror movies were perceived. Sure, there had been "sophisticated" horror before Hellraiser, but the majority of those would be foreign or considered to be more of the "thriller" genre than straight up horror.
Ever since then, #Hellraiser has taken a long journey through eight less than stellar sequels (once they stopped going to the theater anyway). #CliveBarker has long since distanced himself from the franchise. What can they do to bring back this once highly praised series? Well…
3. Expand The Mythos
The last five Hellraiser sequels have been direct to video pieces of filth not worthy of the name. Several of them weren't even intended to be Hellraiser sequels; they were original scripts that injected #Pinhead into them for a quick cash grab. Now there is no argument that Pinhead isn't a staple of the franchise. Since his creation, he has been launched into horror cult icon status. Quite the accomplishment for a character dubbed "lead Cenobite" in the original film.
What filmmakers have to realize is that while Pinhead is a major player, he isn't the backbone of the story. He only appears a total of five minutes in the first film and died in the first sequel. Fans brought him back for the third and he's been going strong ever since. Hellraiser has a rich backstory of puzzle boxes, hell dimensions, and murderers that they can play with. They don't need to keep running back to the Pinhead well. Though, as a side note, if Pinhead is in it, get #DougBradley or GTFO.
2. Get Clive Barker Back
I realize that this one is much easier said than done. Barker has made no secret that his love of the film franchise died long ago. He is quoted as saying that he is tired of talking about this "son of a bitch movie." He even goes so far as to kill Pinhead in his latest novel, The Scarlet Gospels.
Having all that said, I do think that Barker would be willing to get involved in future projects in some capacity. He even allowed them to put his name on the last one. Simply allow him to be a producer. He wouldn't have to write or direct — something he hasn't done since the original anyway. A position overseeing the project would elevate the film series back to its rightful place as a titan in the horror genre.
1. Focus On Other Cenobites
The key ingredient in every Hellraiser movie thus far has been that it takes place on Earth. It does make sense given that they are bringing Hell to Earth via the #LamentConfiguration. The title does kind of give it away. But what if they focus on the Hierarchy of the Cenobites at large? Pinhead is a #HighPriestofHell. Perhaps there is a young upstart wanting to challenge the throne. We already know that Pinhead can die: He did in Hellraiser: Hell on Earth.
Perhaps a sequel can focus on an uprising. A group of young #Cenobites, tired of the old ways, wish to raise a little Hell of their own. Perhaps Pinhead got tired of the daily grind of dishing out pleasure and pain and hits the road. A sequel done right could focus on the vacuum of power left in his wake and several factions attempting to claim the throne.
Hellraiser never shied away from blood and gore. Check out some of the best beheadings in horror in the video below:
What is your favorite movie in the Hellraiser franchise?


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Today's the day! It's the launch day for my newest eBook on senior leadership teams. The eBook is called Take the Lid Off Your Church: 6 Steps to Building a Healthy Senior Leadership Team.
I'm grateful to Craig Groeschel for writing the foreword. I also want to acknowledge the team at Vanderbloemen Search Group for partnering with us to make this project possible. And, once again, I'd like to thank my friend Ben Stroup for helping to produce this eBook.
Take the Lid Off Your Church is a practical eBook to help churches, non-profits and businesses rethink their structure beginning with the senior leadership team. The book addresses several key questions regarding the health of this team including:
- When should you begin building a senior leadership team?
- What are the roles of this team?
- Who should be on the senior leadership team?
- How does this team empower other leaders in the organization?
- What should the senior leadership start and stop doing? What's their focus?
Like my previous eBooks, this resource can be read in about 30 minutes. It's designed to promote conversation and next steps. In other words, consider reading and talking about the content and the discussion questions with your team.
If you feel stuck in your leadership or as an organization, you might want to stop looking at your frontline staff or blaming the people you're trying to reach and spend a little more time evaluating the health of your senior leadership team. This eBook is designed to help you begin that journey.
I rarely ask you to do this on my behalf, but I would be honored if you would consider both reading this eBook and sharing the Amazon link in your networks. Hope you enjoy the new eBook! Let me know what you think by leaving a comment and/or a review on Amazon.


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Azure Ray
with Soko
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012 8:30 PM EDT
TT the Bear's, Cambridge, MA
18 years and over
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Azure Ray is an American indie duo, consisting of musiciansMaria Taylor and Orenda Fink. Azure Ray started in Athens, Georgia, in 2001 and later relocated to Omaha, Nebraska and joined the music scene there, leading to collaborations with Bright Eyes and Now It's Overhead, among others. Their sound is sparse and understated, with intimate lyrics, elements of alt-country and folk Americana, and occasional forays into minimalist electronica.
Azure Ray disbanded in 2004 and Maria and Orenda have released solo albums on Saddle Creek Records.
Azure Ray reunited in 2009 after a hiatus of more than five years and began touring again with other Saddle Creek artists as supporting members, notably Andy LeMaster ofNow It's Overhead.
The duo released their new full-length album "Drawing Down the Moon" in the fall of 2010.


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Best bedroom paint colors 2012, decorating your bedroom expresses your personality. The choice of the colors sounds your soul. The aim of best bedroom paint colors is to feel relax and comfortable. In 2012, the best bedroom paint colors are the neutral colors such as white, off-white and beige. Using forms …Read More »
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Tool for Easy Accurate P/C Link Ajustments
We all got them, and they all need replacing and adjustment...no, not our attitudes toward Walkera...flight control links.
For those of us in it for the long haul we need a tool to make replacing flight control links easy after they have been meticulously set up during rigging and blade tracking, so when the time comes to replace them we spend less time re-rigging or re-tracking.
Helifier711 has a good bit of information on his 450 site pertaining to when the control link plastic rod ends should be replaced.
To his information I would add that if you do end up with a plastic rod end that is worn as depicted in his photos but not to the point that you need to replace it, you can install it back on the metal ball end with the worn side of the plastic rod end faceing away from the helicopter. Another words you don't want to have the worn side toward the helicopter, it will be easy to press on, but think about it, it will also be easy for it to fail right in the middle of a tic toc. So keep the tight (less worn) side of the plastic rod end bearing inboard if you have the option when installing.
So the tool in the photos is what I created to make the job easy and correct the first time.
I bought a cheap plastic digital caliper from Home Depot and drilled the caliper end to accept rod ends from both my V450 and M120. Now all I do when replacing a worn plastic rod end is remove the link from the ship, drop it on the caliper until it centers on the metal ball ends. Remove the link and remove and replace the worn plastic rod end and make turning adjustments until it fits the dimention on the caliper set earlier. Install the link back on your ship and your done...enjoy your next flight.
Keeping the plastic rod ends tight will help prevent vibrations from loosening, chaffing and cracking things you don't want damaged.
Because we do crash and the control links can be lost forever, if you record the dimention from the caliper and write it down with the link it belongs to you can bypass all the rigging and tracking by just reproducing the link on the caliper to it's previosly recorded dimention.
We do this in the full scale world and I am sure many already do this but I have never seen it mentioned so I thought I would bring it up.
So why not just put the link in the caliper jaws and measure that way? I believe IMO you will always get a more acurate measurement from the center of the bearing holes.
Last edited by A VIKING; Oct 18, 2012 at 04:36 PM.
I just posted some updated info in my build log. Nothing special. Just showing some painted canopies off and then the info i already posted here about the spray durability liner. I like the way they feel after doing this. I can tell you that much. Otherwise i don't know yet what they will do in a crash.
Custom V450 - Parts Build & Mods
Check this out too. As i mentioned before. I never had washers to install with the tail blade grip mounting screw. But the new grips came with 2 pretty fat washers and longer screws:
These held the grips nice and tight with no slop and smooth motion. The next thing i want to show is the tail drive gear. I remember telling you guys it failed on me and the bearing slipped out of the block. Well after inspecting it, i noticed that it was because the shaft had a beveled edge that has been worn off, allowing the bearing to slip down the shaft, where it would normally be blocked from going. Very strange failure.
New $119 RX from wowhobbies, complete blackout!
Nearly aimed right at me the heli lost all power and cyclic control. Nothing i could do but watch and hope it didn't hit me or go far enough to hit my car or someone else. I'm fairly sure, since this is the SECOND 2702V i have experienced this with. The 2702V has a random issue from the factory or perhaps just the ones from wow. That i can't confirm 100%. But i own 3 2702V RX. Using all 3 of them on the same heli, the issue occurs every time with 2 out of 3 of them. The third 2702V has gone nearly 30 flights without an issue. That RX is installed on my other V450 that i built from parts with the intent to sell. I have emailed wow hobbies and demanded a replacement not only for the 2702V i just purchased, but the other bad one as well for compensation over this horrible crash and all of the previous crashes caused by the other bad RX that came with their WOW manual. So i know it came from them. I am currently awaiting a reply. I will update this later if they agree. Otherwise, i just plan on spending my cash elsewhere, on a different brand too of course.
Last edited by IntegrityHndywrk; Oct 18, 2012 at 06:23 PM.
You have been a crash magnet long enough. That's crazy.
It looked like it went into "time out". Have you ever considered changing flying site, maybe you have some FREQing compition in the area affecting you TX or RX.
That is highly unlikely since i flew the yellow v450 with the RX that was previously on this white v450 before this happened. So the new yellow v450 has the "good" rx that i have been flying the last 30 or so flights on, using this now crashed heli. Since this RX was a discounted RX from wow, and it had a ruffed up, dented and used appearance. I have to assume it's a defective unit, just like the previous defective unit. Since the exact same total blackout occurred in the exact same way. Motor spins down slowly while there is no cyclic control and the last swash position is maintained.
I should also mention that i strap down tested the heli with 3 packs the previous night. Not like that matters because i also strap down tested multiple packs in my last defective RX with no issue. Until i fly at the field! Plus none of my other WK heli are doing this crap!
Did you do a range check? Have you ever. I have not. Now if your good heli ever goes into a black out its your tx or flying area. Has it ever happened at the soccor field you fly at? Or just the movies
That crash didn't impress me one bit, I thought by now you had sorted out all your problems & I would never see you crash again.
I am going to ask some stupid questions for the people on this thread:
1. Does anybody have the exact same setup as IntegrityHndywrk, like TX/RX/Esc ?
2. On the Esc does everyone set it up using throttle 2
3. I will state something about 2.4 Ghz. it can be interfered with by microwave ovens & wireless routers. I don't know how good these TX's & RX's are at sorting out interference, if jump to a cleaner frequency when disturbed or use some sort of validation byte to eliminate the interference. There are at least 3 different protocols out there for this 2.4 Ghz. TX/RX plus one more, Walkera's.
I would get a different RX & stay away from the 2702V or hopefully someone will step up to the plate and document their setup using the same equipment as IntegrityHndywrk has.
Mine came bubblewraped.
Really, the only change was putting the brand new RX from wow hobbies on it instead of the RX i had been flying. The servo wires were pulled out individually and taped together. They hardly moved. The only other change was installing a tail blade grip and setting the heli back up with the new RX. Then that happens. So, I turn on the other 450 with the RX installed in it that i have been flying for 30 flights, and it flew fine. I shot 2 short videos to use when listing that heli. NO ISSUES! I even did some loops and things. Don't forget guys, there is nothing out here but a movie theater and a highschool football stadium. The next closest thing to here is a private airport. There really couldn't be anything near by that is that strong, i just can't see it.
Forward Ice 50 mount in the V450
I had originally mounted the Ice 50 on the lower forward deck but after getting concerned about temps of the ice being to high I moved it to the back lower deck under the main gear for cooling. After talking with the Phoenix folks about the designed operating temp for the Ice 50 I am no longer concerned about temps. Being a tad tail heavy the V450 always needed a little more weight sitting on the nose and with the Heavy Ice parked up front it fit the bill nicely. So it's back forward with the Ice and from that change I shortened up the battery wires to save a little weight. The benifit is now the battery position has moved aft a considerable amount which should be good for 3D.
That brings me to my next crazy thought...I love this stuff
When doing pirouette's it's important for the fuselage to be balanced dynamically when spun. If there is an out of dynamic ballance condition that exsists, you won't be able to pirouette as fast as you could if in dynamic balance, the helicopter would IMO have a tendancy to roll off the pirouette and not stay on station during the maneuver.
So...in my mind I am thinking that if I were to set up the TX with a very, very low throttle hold speed, disconnect the servo's from the rotor head, pick the helicopter up firmly by the rotor head with my fist, hold it out at arms length, set the tail blade angle to the direction of rotation and slowly advance the throttle to GENTLY, GENTLY start the fuselage spinning, I should have a very good feel for how it spins in a pirouette and how fast it will spin and stay in reasonable balance. I may be able to rearrange weight to provide the fastest and most stable spin possible. It pirouettes pretty good now but how fast could it go, and how stable could it spin?
Notice I used "I" a lot in the above discussion, that's because "I" don't want anybody else to try this as "I" don't want anyone hurt.
If there is anything possitive or not from the experiment I'll let everyone know.
I'll probable try it on my M120 first...just because.
Has anyone tried this or am I the only fool.
UPDATE: What did I learn?
1. I won't be trying this on the V450, I did however experiment with the M120.
2. Really hard to hold the helicopter stabile while it spins.
3. The battery being closer to the same water line of the tail boom is more stabile. You can see in my pictures below with the V450 battery in this position, it is on the same water line or level of the tail boom which should be optimum. Moving the Ice 50 up under the battery may be a better location for it's weight again wanting the mass to be closer to the centerline of the tail boom...that will be an experiment for another day.
4. Being in good CG is close enough given the speed the tail rotor can drive the pirouette, tried making the tail or nose heavier but never got better results than good CG.
Crazy Viking
Last edited by A VIKING; Oct 19, 2012 at 04:26 PM.
Well i work for cell phone company and what about microwave antennas??? But i would think it would happen more then. But the skys are crazy!
Plug these numbers into google maps and turn on the satellite view. It's pretty damn empty out there.
When i get an X5 or whatever i'll register with the AMA and go here instead: 29.459292,-81.170833 Though they are all fixed wing mostly. So we'll see how long that works out.
You have to be standing in front of the antenna to be effected like that, most of the time there are pine trees surrounding the cell sites , cause it looks better than fence, i have never noticed trees getting effected , the towers push rf out , not down , it sucks either way, just have one 450 with the one good rx, get your money back for the others( i hope), and use bad helis for parts. Then you can start saving for you big heli, not fixing the v450 anymore.
Kdean on the clone forum has been having same issuse as you with black outs, , he is going 100% beastx.
Very nice fly spot !
Also thats why i dont like wow anymore ,first they sell v450s with crap servos, then they give you a scratched rx! Wierd huh,
All my batteries are ready for morning! Then we are taking the kids to the pumpkin patch! Yehaw! Lol
I don't want to get into a big thing. But you should know that cell phones and towers are a health risk and are causing cancer all over the world. Don't believe the people you work for, and don't believe me. Go do your own research. But for starters. Here is a recent article since the subject came up.
If cell phone and cell phone tower radiation really is safe, why is India legislating to protect consumers?
Anyway, now after djfuji chimed in. I already knew about Kdean, and have ran across a few others wondering if their RX was bad because of this same issue. I am confident that wow hobbies and Walkera know about this issue by now. Probably since 2011 I have decided i will not be cutting any corners on quality anymore. I'm getting a Gaui X5 with a DX7 or DX8 or i am quitting the hobby. If i have to sell all my other helicopters to get there, fine. I'm sick of fixing them anyway. From what Spyro in the v120 thread says. The 130X, even with it's known issues. Still out performs, is more durable, and over all has better gyros than the v120d02S. So i can't wait to check that out either. I'm kind of excited. I kind of feel like as soon as i get rid of my Walkera helicopters i can enter into the real world of RC helis where you don't spend as much time at the bench as you do in the air!
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None of those toys are on my kids list but dd did get the Fur Real Bouncy pup for her birthday and loves it.
I have 3 children and we are working on the lists. They only put 3 items on the list so it changes until after Thanksgiving when we mail out the lists.
We are very excited to have been picked for this influencer and will be purchasing a Leap Pad 2 with the card!
My 9yr old: Wants the wrestling buddy, legos, transformers
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My 2yr old wants: Cars, Elmo, leap pad 2
We put in the order for the Leap Pad 2! They are going to love playing with it come Christmas morning!! I will finally have my Kindle Fire back :)
Just reserving my post! My son will be making his list tomorrow.
Aww darn:( sad I didn't get picked but my don wants the wwe brawling buddies,
I need to make a list! Eek! DD would love the vanity and Mickey.


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Ya nailed it Dave....Clean, soothing and a joy to use...Thanks.
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Thank you Doc, Quicksilver, and grump11 very much.
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That Download animation is killer. .
Thanks Dave, really like this one. .
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Good skinning, Dave! I wish I could be a better WB skinner....you do so well! Thanks!
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Thanks Jim. Stop cutting yourself short, all your skinning is great.
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Dave this is really sharp I like your work you can see the compassion you put into it. TY
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Thank you TY. You are to kind but very much appreciated.
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I might have it in me Andrew but getting the brain to do it is the problem Being a real artist and not just a graphic maker provides you with much more know how. Thanks for the encouragement however.
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Mix a little opera, a lot of pop songs, some comedy, goofy dancing and "Riverdance"-style theatricality and it all adds up to "The Ten Tenors," a largely entertaining concert act that plays through Sunday at the San Diego Civic Theatre.
The Brisbane, Australia, based ensemble —— consisting of 10 classical trained operatic tenors —— named itself for the more-famed operatic trio of Pavarotti, Domingo and Carreras, but there are few similarities in their shows. A few arias by Verdi, Bizet, Puccini and Rossini are performed during the two-hour program, but it's the medley of Bee Gees hits and a square-dance-style rendition of TV's "Rawhide" theme that bring down the house.
The show is well-rehearsed —- most of the numbers are delivered in choral form, and the singers steps, poses and even microphone lifts are meticulously synchronized. And it's a huge crowd-pleaser. Ticket sales have been brisk for the group's San Diego debut and the opening night audience included many squealing female fans. Showgoers will feel like they got their money's worth, but the show's artistic merits are just a bit on the corny side. The Ten Tenors may not deliver high art, but they do deliver a good time.
The Ten Tenors concert starts out with a group performance of "Di quella pira" (the high C-laden Verdi cabaletta that made Pavarotti famous), then lest anyone worry that the evening will be all opera, the Tenors slide immediately into a lounge-lizard version of the Everly Brothers' 1961 classic "Temptation." It sets the stage for the show's anything-goes atmosphere of revelry (there is no song list in the program, presumably because the tenors change their song lineup nightly).
This is followed by the pulsing disco classic "Blame it On the Boogie," several original numbers from the group's latest CD, "Larger than Life," and a medley of Australian folk songs (including a lovely arrangement of "Waltzing Matilda").
The vocal ensemble numbers are broken up by bits of comedy. In the first act, ensemble heartthrob Craig Hendry and big-voiced sparkplug Liam McLachlan offer an educational segment on translating Aussie speak, and in the second act, cut-up Stewart Morris and stringbean clown Shannon Brown act out the various "faces of opera," from the serious German opera singer to the crying Italian, to the snobbish Frenchman.
Show highlights include a comedy rendition of "Largo al factotum" (better known as the "Figaro" aria from "The Barber of Seville") that has all 10 members joining in the fast-paced frivolity, a gorgeous 10-part arrangement for Bizet's "Pearl Fishers" duet (that's presented in the light-hearted segment "Opera Without all the Boring Bits"), and an understated, a cappella version of the Beatles' "In My Life."
Most all of the tenors are given a chance in the spotlight. Longtime member David Kidd thrills with his rock-solid vocals in a show-stopping 10-part rendition of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody," and Jason Turnbull's sky-high vocal theatrics eerily re-create the sound of fellow Aussie Barry Gibb in an encore medley of Bee Gees' "Saturday Night Fever" hits.
Another standout is Brown, the group's youngest member at 21, with a loose-limbed, sweet-natured stage presence and spontaneous, jazz-inflected voice that warms up the sometimes over-rehearsed feel of some numbers. Tod Strike thrills the ladies with his sexy, hip-thrusting dance moves (he's by far the most charismatic in the cast). Craig Atkinson performs several vocal solos and even straps on a guitar for one folk-style number. And Dion Molinas, Drew Graham, Morris, McLachlan and Hendry contribute a number of fine solos.
At the opening of the concert, Kidd urged fans to be enthusiastic and even run around the theater naked, if they so choose. There wasn't any stripping, either offstage or on (the tenors never removed their formal black suit coats), but there was a Chippendale's feel to the show, with the handsome young tenors lined up Rockette-style across the stage and an enthusiastic cadre of screaming female fans (who weren't shy in physically pointing out their favorites and shouting flirtatious comments at the stage).
The show's overdramatic lighting (not always in synch on opening night Tuesday) and the singers occasionally robotic, stiff-armed posing sometimes brought a cheesy giggle factor to the show. Their concert works best when the singers don't take themselves so seriously. Fortunately, as the evening wears on, the irrepressible tenors enjoy themselves so much onstage that any quibbles over the show's direction are eventually forgotten.
Longtime local opera fans may be a bit put off by the show's amplified sound, which tends to muddy and merge the singers voices, but they should be aware that "The Ten Tenors" isn't really an operatic concert. It's a lightweight, free-wheeling, enjoyable show that's fun for all ages.
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When: 7 p.m. Nov. 16; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17; 8 p.m. Nov. 18; 2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 19; 1 and 6 p.m. Nov. 20
Where: San Diego Civic Theatre, Third Avenue at B Street, San Diego
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The whole world is talking about this book right now and I just HAD to read it.. well, atleast the part of the world I belong to. Five Point Someone is written by Chetan Bhagat and it has suddenly become a raging bestseller in India.
Five point someone deals with the typical college life of students in IIT in India. For those who are not aware, the IITs (Indian Institute of Technology) are the best colleges for Engineering in India. Anyways, the simple style of writing appealed to the masses. In addition to that, the description of events that define the lives of regular college students in India made it an instant bestseller. Guys who never touched books in their lives are suddenly walking around with a copy of Five Point Someone and discussing the style of writing, etc etc.
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