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Dec 17, 2012
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Nothing new in the countdown until Christmas you know -- it is -- -- on the corner for an last minute procrastinators.
Mode which is a perfect -- way to trade by two with three tell me not insider.
To talk about the fact that more than half -- still has half of our holiday shopping -- how are you trade thanks for joining us.
Thanks for having me learn -- well if that's true that many people still have a lot of shopping -- you know.
Yes they have.
Half of their shopping left the -- and it's interesting because we conducted a survey couple months ago and found that.
40% of consumers start of their holiday shopping as early as October.
So a -- in the Odyssey -- the obvious assumption is is that they would've you know made a lot more progress by now we are shocked to find that so many people had so many gifts left to buy.
-- -- -- -- Well what we're finding too is that people are really holding out for those big door buster deals.
And you know -- what I'm concerned about is I'm not sure they're gonna find them at this point.
You know if you wanted to be door buster deal -- -- say a laptop or flat screen TV.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the days to find those deals -- merchants are becoming a lot more savvy with managing their inventories so there's not a lot of inventory left over.
I'm and that's -- often where you find those big sales this close to the holiday.
However -- -- is encouraging that there are a lot of great deals to be had in the twenty to 35%.
Discount range.
Which is still substantial.
And you know today in particular is a great day to shop on line.
Because there's free shipping available in so many places.
And guarantee ground shipping and delivery available before the holiday so if you have a little bit of time today today is a great dated use an online -- Yet and this is -- the last day for FedEx ground to get your shipping -- and guaranteed delivery by Christmas.
Up but a lot of people say this Saturday before Christmas a which is the 22 this year that that's a huge day for good door buster deals.
Or Woolsey I mean I I'm really not sure about that this year we haven't seen a lot of overflow -- inventories so I'll be really interested to see how that plays out.
But again to -- reminded consumers that.
Feel like twenty to 35% discount is substantial still liking we've gotten a little bit spoiled -- these big forty plus percent I now -- You know nothing less is acceptable and and you know in 35% is still a big deal -- -- -- said that because there are a lot of big national retailers that have 40%.
Course some sort of like twelve day of Christmas CM going on every day or one -- get 35% the next stayed at 40% the next day get.
40% only -- -- -- so it's like there's something different every day they make it gets confusing but yet it shows you that there's a lot of competition out there for.
Your holiday dollars at their continuing the aggressive discounting.
Absolutely I mean you know even through this week.
Are going to be seeing a lot of discounting going on.
Just be careful what they're ordering online -- -- to find out how long is it gonna take to get there.
Thankfully some retailers will be offering free or discounted expedited shipping to just be very careful to find out what that lead time is like -- -- On this is the last day for guarantee ground shipping so be very careful.
Let you know if you're pushing it really close to the holiday you -- always do a gift certificate or gift -- those are really easy to order online and you can send an email notification.
If you're out and about shopping you can find -- that your your local.
-- questioning you can find just -- yeah gift cards for all different retailers so.
You know -- and we also conducted a survey about gift cards and they're actually becoming a lot more acceptable nowadays people sometimes felt a little bit funny about revealing how much they spent or how much they were receiving as a guest.
And -- -- you know we're on a budget and we're actually happy to have the freedom to shop for ourselves in -- gift card gives us that so why not.
Gain out the same day shipping is new trend eBay offers it in some markets still for Wal-Mart you know for Amazon.
But the cause is between five and ten dollars and and some people say -- -- will wait we don't need the same day shipping of course that might change on December of two point there right.
But then you have right out exact everyday that show 43% of holiday shoppers plan to spend at least a hundred dollars on shipping.
This season.
I feel like those are not and I Zacharias.
Yeah I was surprised by that yeah -- -- -- -- -- is becoming.
Almost ubiquitous so I was really shocked if -- board building manage their budget you know perhaps they're the last minute shoppers that he to shop this week.
There's something else is becoming very popular as well is ordering online picking up in store and he doesn't need to buy something at Best Buy for instance -- Wal-Mart you can buy and online and then picked up same day in store.
So that's a great way did to get your gifts on time -- -- you know if you're pushing things until the last minute as well.
Right trade much think you so much.
For coming on with those tips for the procrastinators out there and we are all procrastinators.
-- you're not done my now that the -- -- we'll -- on the screen the insider -- and we tell me not.
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David Flynn
Professor of Management, Entrepreneurship, and General Business
PHD, 1979, Univ Mass Amherst; MBA, 1974, Univ Mass Amherst; BA, 1973, Univ Mass AmherstBio
Dr. Flynn received a B.A. in Business, Society and the Individual, in the Bachelor degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) from the University of Massachusetts. As an undergraduate, he received a grant from his department for a marketing research project conducted in Western Europe. Dr. Flynn later received an M.B.A. (concentration in marketing research) and Ph.D. in International Business, also from the University of Massachusetts. He is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma National Honor Society.
He also teaches as a visiting Lingnan Professor at Lingnan (University) College, Sun Yat-sen in Guangzhou, China. Previously, he taught at the State University of New York at Albany and Bernard M. Baruch College of The City University of New York.
Dr. Flynn's research has included the effects of federal, state and local initiatives on new business development. While at the State University of New York at Albany, Dr. Flynn received a grant from the Commerce Department of the State of New York and developed a strategic plan for the capitol district.
Dr. Flynn has published papers on science policy and innovation in Japan and the United States, the strategic use of Chapter XI for organizational survival, regional economic development and entrepreneurship in China and other Asian countries, training cultures in Asian organizations, effective information processing in strategic planning, the critical relationship between venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, sponsorship and its effects on new business survival, comparative corporate governance in Asia, U.S. and Europe, and the importance of networks, i.e. guanxi, for entrepreneurs in China, and crisis management.
Dr. Flynn is a member of the United States-China Committee on Foreign Relations; the Academy of Management; the Association for Asian Studies; the Academy of International Business; the Academy of International Management, Cultures, and Transdisciplinary Studies (based in Japan); and the Association for Japanese Studies. In addition, he is a member of the University Seminar on Modern Japan and the China: International Business Seminar at Columbia University and the Hong Kong Association.
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So, how does this monitor my sub?
I'm holding out for the 22" wide-screen USB monitor.
I really hope some cool gets thrown in the middle here before the flying monkey, because these woot offs are becomimg too predictable
How much for the cat that eats suckers?
i hate frying cats!
Why the hell would I want a 7" monitor for $90 when I could get a 20" HD for $100? Makes no sense. Someone please enlighten me!
Does this work on a Mac? Or the Wine.Woot equivalent .... Is it Kosher? But I really want to know if it only works on the Subs in my bathtub or will it work on Subs in the ocean as well?
Somebody please buy the shiddy usb monitors so we can get a good item...
Well I truly hope that sucker was thrown away after that.. yucky
What a cool little toy! I wish I had ninety bucks to spend...maybe next time, w00t!
Aside from being a good prop if I want to pretend to be a giant, why do I want this?
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This is really cool. i would be in if i had any real practical use for this.
What would be the advantage of this type of monitor? It certainly wouldn't be easier on the eyes, and it is too small for most office work. In fact, if people are looking for smaller screens aren't they already after netbooks? So, what's the point?
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I was wondering myself why I would want this. Maybe if it were wireless or something, but why would I want to hook this into a computer that I already have a monitor on? I'm confuzzled
maybe this is good for watching midgit...... nevermind..
im confused as to what the hell this is for. can someone please enlighten me?
Tempted, but what do I do with it?
the point of this: you can have three monitors when your graphics card only supports 2.
If I may be so bold... what uses would one have for a device such as this?
Someone in the iMo marketing department needs to be a victim of downsizing. American Idol is on...woot carp like this might have to take a back seat!
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How much will it cost to have the cat exorcised from the monitor?
anicolew wrote:maybe this is good for watching midgit...... nevermind..
It looks almost like a networked iPad, except this thing can display multitasking ;)
what this is for: putting the wootoff in a different screen and working on your main screen
sand4me wrote:What would be the advantage of this type of monitor? It certainly wouldn't be easier on the eyes, and it is too small for most office work. In fact, if people are looking for smaller screens aren't they already after netbooks? So, what's the point?
Maybe if I wanted to share something on my netbook screen with a friend this would come in handy. But not $90 worth of handy. The cat isn't THAT cute.
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Comparable things on Amazon are between $100 and $200. Although I am also wondering what you would actually use this for...
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A A+F Nightlife: Nightlife at Tulane is always vibrant. There is always a party, festival, or event happening on campus, downtown, or right off campus at a number of local bars.
A A+F Nightlife: There's the boots and the palms. There are also a bunch of fraternity houses. Play your cards right and you will have an awesome night.
A A+F Nightlife: Any kind of experience is available in New Orleans, both right next to campus and at a distance. Transportation can range from walking to having a designated driver. Very convenient access and prices.
A+ A+F Nightlife: Parties almost every night at The Boot. I lived close to Boot so I know.Tulane is a HUGE party school.Transportation is decent. After 8 pm, a student can pretty much go to anywhere (safely). All students have to do is call the university's Safe Ride service and they will be there to pick they up.
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Living in new Orleans is like going to Disney World for a week—there's no way you can do everything that you want to do in your first year. There are many awesome bars and clubs in the city, and most let 18 and up through the door—and they tend to serve drinks to whomever gets in. Students agree that frat parties are the places to go at the beginning of the year in order to meet people, but going out to bars and clubs off campus is preferred. A lot go to bars that are within walking distance of campus, and these tend to have a large college clientele. If you want to go to the Quarter, it will only cost you $2.50 to get down and back, and there's always a street party going on down Bourbon (but mostly by tourists). Plus, the clubs down there have good dance music, drink specials, and lots of characters.
The most popular local place is The Boot, a bar across the street from Newcomb Hall and visible from JL. It's the place to meet up with all your friends before you head out for your night on the town, or the place to regroup after party hopping to all the frats. The happy hour on Friday nights is really popular, and it is usually packed until 9 p.m. After that, however, it's usually pretty empty until 2 or 3 a.m. If drinking isn't your thing, don't sweat it. The French Quarter has tons of music and other types of performances going on every evening of the week. However, because it's farther away, most choose to stay near campus and party at the bars nearby. Drinking and bar hopping is definitely the most popular form of entertainment, but it's definitely possible to find sober fun—it just takes a little searching.
It's hard to place the HOB into one category. It's a restaurant, club, and concert venue all in one. There's a voodoo garden next to the restaurant and bar that visitors can sit in and chat before a show. The Music Hall events include performances from a number of local, national and international acts 365 days a year; late-night dance parties; and the famous Sunday Gospel Brunch. The Parish is a 5,000 square foot multi-use special event space with a state-of-the-art sound system. There is also a private club called the Foundation Room that is for VIPs and HOB members. There's a prayer room, a dining room, and a lounge that can be used for private parties or for guests during concerts.
225 Decatur St.
New Orleans
(504) 310-4999
OZ is considered to be the best gay bar in the French Quarter. It's a great place to go with a couple of friends to dance because the DJs play the latest club music. Happy hour (2 for 1 domestic beer and well drinks) is Monday-Friday 4 p.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday-Sunday 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
800 Bourbon St.
(504) 593-9491
Considered to be one of the best karaoke bars in the world, The Cat's Meow is a very popular spot on Bourbon for tourists and celebrities alike. Paying the cover charge allows you to sing songs for free, but there can be a long wait, and drinks are a bit on the pricy side. DJs play a wide variety of music in between performances. This place is a guaranteed good time if you go with a group of friends. 3 for 1 Happy Hour
701 Bourbon St.
New Orleans French Quarter
(504) 523-2788
This posh, circular club sits atop of New Orleans' World Trade Center. With an all-glass exterior and rotating outer circle, it gives club goers an excellent view of the city as they sip expensive cocktails. The inner circle of the club is for dancing, as DJs play the latest styles from hip-hop to jazz.
World Trade Center, 33rd Floor, 2 Canal Street
(504) 595-8900
7600 Maple St.
Sunday: $3 Stoli Martinis, $2 Abita Draft Monday: $3 Long Island Iced Teas, 2 for 1 Jello Shots Tuesday: $2 All Draft Beer, $2 Double Wells Wednesday: $2 Jager, $2 Soco and Lime, $3 Jameson, $5 Car Bombs Thursday: $1 PBR, $1 Miller High Life Saturday: $2 for 16oz Cup
7601 Maple St.
(504) 265-0933
By the end of your 1st week at Tulane, you'll know where and what The Boot is. It's a popular place to "pre-game" it before a big party or to meet up with everyone after a night on the town. The Boot serves as the Tulane/Loyola hangout spot for undergrads of all ages. The DJ plays loud but classic songs, and there are multiple TV screens that show sports and news. Fridays is Happy Hour, 4-9pm, with 3 for 1 longnecks.
1039 Broadway St.
(504) 866-9008
There are no less than 50 beers are on tap at any given time and 250 or so total brands of beer. Also has pool tables, darts, and big screen TVs. This bar is unique in that it gives you the opportunity to try beers from all over the world. This place also has really good bar food. Considered the "best place to drink beer" from 2001 to 2007 by New Orleans Magazine. Register online at their website (bulldog.draftfreak.com) and get free beer on your birthday. The Bulldog also has the Beer Journey. Complete your card of all 50 draft beers and you get to pick from a lot of cool Bulldog shirts, caps etc. for free and get your name on their plaque of Adventurers. Mondays: $2 off imports Tuesday: $1 off import pints Wednesday: Free pint glass with every pint you buy Thursday : $2 off micro-brewery pitchers Happy Hour is Monday-Friday 2 p.m.-7 p.m. 50¢ off pints, $1.00 off pitchers and 2 for 1 mixed drinks.
3236 Magazine St.
(504) 891-1516
Most places in New Orleans you have to be 18 or 19 (like Bruno's) to get in, so going to clubs and bars is not a problem even if you are underage. The only places that don't let underage people in are a majority of the strip clubs on Bourbon and a couple of bars on certain nights.
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The state converges on Midtown
The extraordinary public spectacles of ancient Rome are well known: the slaughter of exotic animals (and conquered foes) in the Colosseum, mock naval battles fought to the death in a flooded circus. A wild cross-section of humanity, young and old, rich and poor, gathered to marvel at spilled blood and strange novelty.
Slightly more civilized, but with nevertheless the same timeless sampling of all facets of society seeking entertainment and public spectacle is the now long-held tradition of the state fair, joining the fruits of agriculture with socializing, entertainment and a dose of healthy competition.
The "Herds of Fun" Tulsa State Fair, now in its 109th year, continues in this tradition once again when it begins Sept. 27 at Expo Square, 4145 E. 21st St., running for 11 days, through Oct. 7, in a grand mixture of old and new -- of the familiar and innovative.
So put on some comfy shoes, trek down to the fairgrounds, and be sure to take along this guide to what's happening.
The Midway
What many fairgoers consider the core of the State Fair experience is the Midway. "With all the lights and attractions, it's what fair guests traditionally think of when they think of the fair," said Sarah Thompson, marketing and business development supervisor for Expo Square.
"The Midway is the section between the QuikTrip Center and our livestock complex," Thompson said, "and it contains all the rides, and a lot of the concessionaires -- and the food vendors are outside, as well as the games."
The Midway is operated by Spectacular Attractions, part of the Murphy Brothers Exposition company that puts on carnivals throughout the nation. There will be about 50 rides, Thompson said, "and it's a good mix of spectacular rides, which are a little more thrilling and exciting," mixed with plenty of "middle-of-the-road rides," with a more general appeal.
Two new rides make their Tulsa Fair debut this year, the Galaxy and the Hard Rock, while many favorites return, such as the Comet II extreme roller coaster and the Kamikaze.
As usual, a special section will be set aside for the kiddie rides, such as the Bumble Bee Bop and the Wacky Worm, "so that families with little children are able to kind of get out of the business of the main Midway," Thompson said. "And children are obviously easy to find the way they're contained," in this section, she said.
Ride coupons will cost $1 each, and may also be purchased in groups of 20. Each ride will require between three and seven coupons per turn.
Other Attractions
Taking a break from the thrills of the Midway, fairgoers can enjoy a seemingly innumerable series of other attractions, contests and demonstrations, including a stunt dog show, a petting zoo, pony rides and a live shark encounter. The great agricultural heritage of the state fair still thrives in milking parlor demonstrations and the birthing center.
The Just for Kids Adventure will feature Tulsa's largest sandbox, a Lego construction zone, the Pumpkin Shack, and some great classic daily contests such as cookie stacking, bubble blowing, pie eating, and sack racing.
And you'll have 10 chances to catch the Feld Entertainment production of Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream, featuring Rapunzel, Princess Tiana, Cinderella and many other favorite Disney characters.
Livestock Shows
What would a state fair be without livestock shows? This is where the whole fairing tradition began, with competitive exhibitions of livestock and farm products.
"We have exhibitors from all 77 counters in Oklahoma who come to the livestock shows," Thompson said, "and one of the most prestigious events during that time is the junior livestock auction, where the grand-champion and reserve grand-champion winners of each division will be auctioned off. And the proceeds go toward a scholarship program." Anyone with entries in the shows throughout the week, mostly FFA and 4H participants, are eligible, Thompson said.
Another State Fair tradition begins Friday, Oct. 5, at 7pm at the Pavilion, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo and Concert series. Two nights of PRCA events, including bareback riding, Priefert Texas Thunder hitch, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing and bull riding are followed each night with hot country acts: Jake Owen, Oct. 5, and the Randy Rogers Band, Oct. 6.
Healthy Competition
The competitive fair spirit continues with numerous traditional competitive fair exhibits. This is more of the stuff you remember from your childhood and from Oscar & Hammerstein movies.
The Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) Chili Cook-Off begins Saturday, Oct. 6, at Central Park Hall. Let your appetite lead you to the baked goods competition, Sept. 22 from 8am to 4pm at the QuikTrip Center. Adult and junior horticulture competitions take place Sept. 22 from 8am to 4pm at Central Park Hall.
Other battles will include a sandwich contest, the making of a "Killer Brownie," a table setting contest, and pumpkin carving.
The Oklahoma State Picking and Fiddling Championships are on Sept. 29 and 30 at the Muskogee Creek Stage on the lower level of QuikTrip Center. Contestants will compete for cash prizes in the categories of fiddle, banjo, guitar, string and mandolin.
The Quilts for Kids Mission combines friendly competition with charity for children in need. Entrants submit girl's- and boy's-themed quilts that will be judged for creativity before being donated to children with life-threatening illnesses and children with histories of abuse.
On Sept. 22, the Corndog Classic 5K Run/Walk begins at 6pm, with race-day registration starting at 4:30pm. Registration is required, and the proceeds for the event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Tulsa Area United Way. A fun run/walk -- which is also stroller-friendly -- begins at 6:15pm and participants and friends of both events can join the post race party at 6:30pm.
This year is the 40th celebration of the Miss Tulsa State Fair Pageant, open to women between 17 and 24, and the companion pageant, Miss Tulsa State Fair Outstanding Teen, for those between 13 and 17. Contestants compete for scholarships, prizes and the Miss Tulsa State Fair crown and title. The pageant begins at 6:30pm on Sept. 27, at the Muscogee Creek Stage.
Other featured attractions will include Ask a Master Gardener from Oct. 2-7, the Coca-Cola Recycling Tour Sept. 27-30, PSO's Electric Avenue Oct. 2-7, and a Golden Age Celebration Oct. 1 sponsored by Tranquility Hospice and Reliant Home Health.
What Will They Fry Up Next?
Every year it seems the vendors and organizers try to outdo themselves again in finding the newest perfect fair food. Sarah Thompson again gives insight into the scene.
"One of the craziest new foods is the chocolate-covered corn dog," Thompson said. "It's a corn dog that's dipped in almost like a hard shell." But the madness doesn't end there. "We're going to have deep fried Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies," she said. "And the one I'm looking forward to probably the most is the carrot cake funnel cake."
In all, more than 800 vendors will be serving the hungry crowds almost every kind of food imaginable. "It is a good mix of local and out of state vendors that come in for the fair," Thompson said. "There are a lot of vendors that travel to different fairs throughout the year."
A culinary kitchen stage on the lower level of QuikTrip Center will feature demonstrations by acclaimed sugar artists Martin Howard, Orlando Serrano and Miguel Garcia Sept. 29-30 in conjunction with the Grand National Wedding Cake Competition and Oklahoma State Sugar Art Show.
Also, a veggie foodscape carved by "Veggie Master" James Parker will be displayed throughout the fair, Thompson said.
"And then one thing we're featuring this year," Thompson said, "is kind of a behind the scenes of a fair vendor. A couple of our classic fair foods and their vendors will be demonstrating on the stage, and that's the last Wednesday, Thursday and Friday."
Near the culinary kitchen stage will be a wine garden featuring a variety of Oklahoma wines, including selections from Summerside Winery, Whispering Meadows Vineyards and Winery, Stableridge Vineyards, Sparks Vineyard and Winery, Oak Hills Winery, and Whispering Vines Vineyards and Winery.
Live Music
Fairgoers will also be able to enjoy a wide variety of musical styles every night. "We have the Oklahoma stage, which is more of our national recording artists," Thompson said, "but we also have the Bud Light Tailgate Tent and the International Beer Garden that will feature more of like the regional and local bands."
For a full live music preview, see Soundcheck on page 39 of this issue.
Getting Around
With an estimated attendance of more than 1 million annually, just getting to the fairgrounds has been a challenge, but organizers have developed a new system this year, Thompson said.
"New this year we are offering the fair transit system, which is our shuttle, every day," she said. "There's three locations: Nathan Hale High School, Tulsa Public Schools Service Center, and the Promenade Mall, and they will all bring guests to the Pavilion Circle Drive." A similar service has been offered in recent years, but only on the weekends of the fair. "Plus, it is free," Thompson said, "so it's a great way to get to the fair without the stress of looking for a parking spot, and you can just hop on the shuttle, you're dropped off right at the gate, and you can start your fair experience pretty quickly."
Once at Expo Square, visitors can enjoy the hospitality of a Howdy Hut. "They will be located right inside the main gate," Thompson said, and they will distribute our promotional materials, such as the Coca-Cola T-Shirt and the collectors pin, and they will also be kind of a guest service hub."
And finally, a good place to take a last rest after a hard day of fun is the Party Patio at the east end of the Exchange Center, where frozen drinks and other refreshments are available and, in another addition this year, live musical entertainment on the weekend evenings. The Jetset Kings will perform Sept. 28-29, 6-9pm, and Pop Machine Oct. 5-6, 6-9pm.
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I am a user of both Tor and Torbutten. I took some updates on ubuntu that led me to a thread on the tor website that explained why some features were disabled. These were posts that were months old, but only recently got to me because of the slower nature of updates on my chosen OS.
The reason I came to this site to disccus it, was because of the comments of outrage I saw there. I found myself disgusted at the entitlement some felt, and the level of outrage towards the open source developers. I realized at that moment, that I myself have taken for granted all the work that open source developers do for me. While I have never myself been hatefull to anyone who codes for me, I have come to expect that great free software will be available to me.
While I no longer use XBMC, I used to use it heavily. I used it in combination of giga news, SABNZB+ and also some software called media rover a few years ago. Because of my current internet situation not being fast enough to download the content I want, I have had to make choices to use other means to get the content I crave. I have a 6tb media server sitting and collecting dust because the internet where I live is on par with a third world nation. Living in a comcast area is brutal....
I have made it a point because of the hatred and entitlement attidue I saw in that thread there, to revist sites of all the wonderfull open source software I have used, to thank the developers of the software.
I am a college grad, and was a comp sci major. I worked as a network admin for 13 years before I was fortunate enough to be able to retire early. I hated programing classes in college, they were very difficult for me. I always found a way to miss a colen or something trivial and have it take me hours to find the error before it would compile. Back in 96, compilers did not spit out as much info as to where it went wrong as they do today, it was a bitch to find bugs.
I have not for personal use, used paid or closed source software since 1996. I have also not thanked the people who write this software, and give up likely most of thier social lives to do so.
I sincerly want to thank everyone who wrote even a single line of code to help XBMC. The software made my life great for 2-3 years. I really mean it. You guys and gals made something great that both my Wife and I miss!!! It's been 2 years since I used it, I can only imagine how awsome it is now!!!
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(2012-06-03 15:28)davilla Wrote: two words, usenet and ssh... He did use them, oh and "usenet and ssh" is 3 words Quote:I used it in combination of giga news, SABNZB+ and also some software called media rover a few years ago So I hear I can run xbmc off my old commodore 64. Pretty cool......pretty really cool
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if you connect to usenet servers using ssh, your isp has no idea what you're downloading
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I wonder how large the keys these usenet server are using are....?
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June 24, 2013
BIRMINGHAM, AL (June 24, 2013) - Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing's Martin Cardenas turned in two tremendous performances this past weekend in the 2013 AMA Pro Superbike Championships at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL. On Saturday, Cardenas brought home a podium position and he followed that up with a solid fourth-place finish on Sunday. As a result, Cardenas continues to lead the overall championship points in the premier class. In each day's race, Cardenas was one of four Suzuki racers who finished in the top 10.
On Saturday, Yoshimura Suzuki's Cardenas got a great start on his Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000 and led a number of the race's 21 laps before eventually finishing third. On Sunday, he also got a good start and battled for a podium position for the entire race before finishing fourth.
"On Saturday, my race was a little bit tough," admitted Cardenas. "I had a good rhythm going on the Yoshimura Suzuki GSX-R1000, but I wasn't as fast as I wanted to be. I tried my best and just tried to finish in third and get some points. For Sunday, we changed a few things and we had some good speed at first, but from the middle to the end of the race, I had a hard time keeping the pace. Next we go to Mid-Ohio, and I like the layout of that track. I've had some good results there and I hope to come back stronger for that race."
Yoshimura Suzuki teammate Chris Clark struggled at the Barber event, never really finding his rhythm. On Saturday, he finished the race in 15th place and on Sunday he had to retire early from the event.
The Yoshimura Suzuki Factory Racing team's next event of the 2013 AMA Pro Superbike Championship series is at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH, the weekend of July 12 - 14, 2013.
Barber Superbike Results, Race 1:
1. Josh Hayes
2. Roger Hayden
3. Martin Cardenas
4. Josh Herrin
5. Chris Fillmore
6. Larry Pegram
7. Geoff May
8. Danny Eslick
9. David Anthony
10. Aaron Yates
Barber Superbike Results, Race 2:
3. Josh Herrin
4. Martin Cardenas
5. Larry Pegram
6. Danny Eslick
7. Chris Fillmore
8. Geoff May
9. Taylor Knapp
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I am for universal health care. To me that means that everyone in this country can obtain medical care when they need it.
That said, I dislike our current form of healthcare delivery in this country and always have. I'd like to see either single payer if we must have it or even better, a consumer centric health care system.
Yesterday I saw my friend Kurt Andersen send out this twitter message:
I clicked thru, saw a long six page article and then figured out (with the help of twitter) how to send it to my Kindle. I read the whole thing last night and this morning.
The author, David Goldhill, makes a very compelling case for a new kind of healthcare in this country that he calls "consumer centric".
You really should read the entire piece, but this paragraph near the end sums it up for me.
Health insurance has never made any sense to me as a way to pay for regular health care expenditures. We pay for our own every day dental bills (because our firm does not provide dental insurance) and my wife and I can handle that as part of our annual expenses. Why shouldn't we pay for our every day medical bills the same way?
David Goldhill makes the point that we are using insurance for the wrong things in this country. We are using it as a way to finance healthcare broadly when it should only be used to fund catastrophic situations that cannot be paid for any other way (which is what insurance is designed for).
The benefit of a consumer centric health care system is we all would start paying attention to what all of this costs and negotiating ourselves for better prices and/or shopping around. That never happens except in the cases where the procedures aren't covered. And Goldhill makes a compelling argument that uncovered procedures have shown the benefit of a competitive market at work:
Goldhill's proposal is radical and to my untrained eye, it sounds right:
The details of how to do all of this, including the important questions of what to do with the people who truly cannot afford to pay for their healthcare, are on the last page of the article, in the section called "A Way Forward".
As I said, I have an untrained eye on this subject and am no expert. Maybe this approach is flawed. And of course, as a wealthy person who can afford to pay for his family's healthcare even without insurance, I am somewhat immune to all of this.
But I believe in markets and competition. And I believe that our current approach of using big fat bureaucratic insurance companies to finance and manage healthcare is badly flawed. I'd prefer the government run the healthcare system to the way we are doing it now. But an even better approach would be to let us run it ourselves.


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Poor long-term quality
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- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I was so excited to find this tent. It seemed perfect at first! Awesome indoor space; nearly vertical walls; 2 double-zip doors; vented fly; good pockets (no loft needed); sizable vestibules (a bit high off the ground, but not bad - helps ventilation); easy to arrange the fly half-flipped-back, which is nice if you want to view the stars but need to be able to go full-cover fast for sudden midnight rain; sturdy in wind and warm enough to handle a surprise snowfall, based on personal experience; cheerful color. A bit heavy for backpacking, yes, but I decided it was worth it, and after the first few uses I was in love.
All that said, in the long run, it's been a BIG disappointment. After 5 years and only 4 uses, ALL of the factory seam seals started cracking/peeling/leaking in a major way, and the interior PU coating got sticky and smelly, which means it's degrading. Running an iron over it to reseal the PU or using talc to mitigate the stickiness are only temporary solutions. Eventually you're going to get wet. I got a replacement Mesa cheap at an REI garage sale, hoping the first was just a lemon; while the seam seal on the newer one seems to be holding, the PU coating is still starting to degrade, and I've never even used it. This is a normal problem if you put the tent away damp, but I always dried my first one indoors for multiple days, kept it clean, didn't store it in a hot location, etc. For the PU coating to degrade this quickly on multiple well-cared-for tents makes me think it's a general problem, and a few reviewers on other sites have mentioned it as well. The 1-year warranty means that poor REI takes the hit every time. Note they've stopped carrying it. If you're totally in love with it, keep it in a cool dry place, do NOT store it in the stuff sack, and be prepared to make your own fly after a few years. Personally, if you're going to spend this much money and have to get a tent with PU coating, I'd recommend getting one with a better warranty!
Great for under the stars & the rain.
Danielle Mariott
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The mesh lends itself nicely to viewing the sky, but when it's raining, the fly does a superb job of keeping me dry. Win win.
Me and some buddies are planning on doing...
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Me and some buddies are planning on doing the JMT next summer, and I'm looking into buying a new tent. Is this one too heavy for the whole trail? Any light weight 1-2 person tent suggestions for the trail?
Joelle Raynes
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Hey there! Thanks for your question. Personally, I do believe this tent is a little to heavy for backpacking. The trail weight on this tent is 4 lb 9 oz but this is a very nice tent. If you are looking for a super light weight tent, I would recommend the Big Agnes Seedhouse tent, there is a 1 person and a 2 person version, the amazing part is for the 2 person tent the trail weight is 2 lb 9 oz! Crazy lightweight! The seedhouse is a super easy set up and has a good amount of room. The material is thin but durable, I suggest to grab the footprint with the seedhouse to keep the floor of the tent off the ground. I left the link to the seedhouse 2 below. Hope this helps!
Phil Maher
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I would agree with Joelle about the weight issue, and the BA Seedhouse SL2 having that covered nicely, but as a person that's used it for years, I'm tired of the single door on the end...especially with 2 people...it's a pain in the ass to get in and out of...having to climb over your partner and gear to do it. These days, I'm much happier with the function and convenience of tents that have a side door(s). The tents I would recommend would be the North Face Mica FL2, the MSR Hubba Hubba 2, or the MSR Carbon Reflex 2.
Carbon Reflex 2- item# CAS0748
Hubba Hubba 2- item# CAS0680
Mica FL2- item# TNF8143
Hope this helps you out.
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Hey cmbp -- see my review above.
Mesa tent at cocuy
Federico Garcia
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great tent
This Tent Rocks!!!
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If you need a tent for adverse weather this is the one. Condensate is the number one problem during bad weather and the Mesa nicely solves the problem with superior fly venting. Just used the tent on the Green river in rainy 28 degree weather and the tent was awesome. No wet spots and after 16 hours waiting out a storm, we were very comfortable and dry. Paired the tent up with a two person sleeping bag and with nothing to do for 16 hours we are now expecting our first child this fall! Black Diamond rocks!!
In the spring and wind
Guy Geva
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In the spring
Guy Geva
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In a hot night
Guy Geva
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Mesa Tent
Federico Garcia
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Great tent
Should be good for solid 3-seasons
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- Gender: Male
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Took the Mesa up to Kite Lake , about 12,000 feet, two weekends ago. Very windy, very snowy. The tent did OK, but did not shed wind as well as a 4-season tent would, but it held up to some pretty intense gusts. My one complaint, but this would apply to any NoSeeUm mesh interior, was that the wind was able to drive the blowing snow up and over the rip-stop portion of the interior of the tent and into the tent through the mesh. I'm sure it saves weight, and adds to ventillation capabilities, but rip-stop would be my preference. I'm sure the tent will perform well in 3-Season conditions, but as it get's closer to winter here in Colorado, I'll plan on packing the Bilbler. Reliable Black Diamond quality. Hope it lasts as long as my NF Bullfrog did.
From what I've read about this tent the...
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From what I've read about this tent the fly sits quite high from the ground. Has anyone had issues with dust and rain getting in under the fly? Examples where I would be camping..
Squamish, BC
Bishop, CA
Joes Valley, UT
Hueco Tanks, TX
Guy Geva
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I use this tent on a 70kl/h (44ml/h) wind and havy rain and NO rain get in
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Mark Parrett
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great tent
Brad Allenick
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I have used the tent every weekend for the last 5 weekends and am very happy with it.
Setup is super quick and easy with the central pole hub no fumbling around late at night in the dark like you do with Marmot's system with their tent.
Tent is very spacious at 5' 9" 150 I am extremely comfortable alone or with a partner, and this past weekend, even fit a third person without too much discomfort. It was cozy, but certainly doable.
Will update after some more wear and tear is put on the tent...
HIgh Sierra backpacking
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I read all the questions bellow, and still...
Federico Garcia
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I read all the questions bellow, and still i dont know if i should get Sil NET to repair my seams or Seam Grip ? which will do a beter job ?
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I like seam grip. It forms a long lasting waterproof seal.
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Laguna del caminante - Tierra del Fuego - Patagonia - Argentina-
Black Diamond mesa=very impressed
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I have used the tent twice backpacking so far (two day trips) and absolutely love it. Its perfect for big guys like me at 6'1" and 220lbs plus a lady. Set up is super easy and weighs about the same as my REI quarter dome T2 plus, but seems to be much sturdier because of the central pole hub. Im pretty impressed by its actual weight considering how livable and sturdy this tent is.
Cool Tent
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This is a pretty good tent overall. I like that it has doors on both sides, and the 44 inch height is roomy for a two person tent. Set up is quick and easy, the single pole makes it easy for one person. It is a little difficult to zip the interior doors if you have it staked down tightly and requires two hands. The vestibules are quite small, and allow slightly more space than you need to take your shoes off. Also it would be nice if the fly came closer to the ground.
Mesa 2
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Really good tent...
Pros: Lots of space
Double doors
Easy to set up/take down
Good for 3.5 seasons
Handles almost any weather
Decent sized vestibules
Durable construction
Cons: A little on the heavy side
Just what I was looking for
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Just got this tent and took it out to J tree to test it out. Feels very spacious even with my 110lb german shepard, climbing gear and I all inside at night. Build quality is what I have come to expect from Black Diamond and is excellent! Comes with great stakes that resemble msr stakes. Although the tent is a little on the heavy side when compared to newer tents. I would feel very confident taking this into moderate weather conditions if I had too. I can't say the same for the Big Agnes speedhouse sl2 and copper spur tents I tried out prior to this one. Although the two big agnes tents were lighter. Their pole design was just to delicate for me to trust in anything but perfect weather. I had them fail in 35-45mph winds when the wishbone pole got inverted on itself and turned my tent into a flat kite. If your like me and need a single tent to do everything short of extreme 4 season alpine adventures. Check this tent out!
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January 2010 Beware Craigslist Scam Several months ago the Association warned members of a Craigslist internet scam. The scam has reappeared in a new variation. In this variation, listing information including photos are gathered from an agent's or brokerage firm's website and a fake Craigslist ad is created advertising the property for rent, typically at a bargain rental. The ad is accompanied by contact information which includes an email address and a phone number, which may be the agent's or the owner's phone number. Email inquiries receive replies with an elaborate story concerning the "owner's" necessity of renting very quickly. Of course, the scammer then makes off with the deposit for the "rental."
REALTORS® should be careful of putting too much information concerning their listings out on the internet. REALTORS® may wish to reconsider advertising on websites that do not provide security measures to weed out ads that are not identified. Finally, if an agent begins receiving inquiries concerning property for rent when the property is really listed for sale, the agent should immediately check Craigslist and other similar websites to ensure that their listing is not being misrepresented by a scammer. Agents should also advise owners to refer all inquires concerning the property, whether for lease or sale, to their agent so as to avoid providing private information to scammers or lending credence to lies told to an innocent party. For further information contact the MAR Legal Hotline at 800-370-LEGAL or visit www.realtor.org.


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The high school girls basketball postseason began to take form with the recent release of the Iowa Girl's High School Athletic Union's regional pairings.
Starting things off in Class 4A, Newton will face Des Moines Hoover in Des Moines on Feb. 13. As of Monday, the Huskies were sporting a record of 7-8 out of the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. The Cardinals are sporting a record of 4-9 overall going into tonight's conference showdown at Pella Christian.
In Class 3A, Collins-Maxwell-Baxter will spend the first round at home when the Raiders host East Marshall at 7 p.m. on Feb. 9. East Marshall enters Tuesday with an overall record of 2-15. Also in 3A, Prairie City-Monroe will take a short road trip west to Bondurant-Farrar, also at 7 p.m. Feb. 9. The Bluejays have a current record of 9-4.
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Man admits income tax fraudThe Associated Press | October 26,2013BURLINGTON The Vermont office of the United States attorney says a 42-year-old Florida man has pleaded guilty to fraud conspiracy.
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Prosecutors say Workman used identification information belonging to others to file false income tax returns under their names, claiming tax refunds.
Officials say he filed about 125 false claims and received 25 refunds, fraudulently receiving about $180,000.
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Some people keep thinking about the convenience of parking without plugging. I see it as the future possibility of charging while you're driving (Am I the only one thinking those could be used in some roads? Probably charge your car while in a traffic jam. And even reduce the anxiety that your battery is depleting while stuck in traffic).


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It's a bit hard to come up with terminology as extreme and pejorative as the silly right wingery above but I'll try.
The bully crypto fascist cornpone Nazi ignoramuses stoke the fiscal cliff fear but staunchly prevent any crack into their dimwitted intransigence in order to bring about chaos. They aim to undermine our nation's economy in order to gain power through collapse. And many of them are armed.
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