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Sri Lanka's Atomic Energy Authority (AEA) is in the process of exploring the possibility of using nuclear energy for future power generation, Chairman and Minister Tissa Vitharana said yesterday.
He said cabinet approval would be sought shortly to initiate a programme for 'Nuclear Energy for Peaceful Use,' Minister Vitharana told Daily Mirror.
Professor Vitharane said:
"Though the initial cost is higher than that of a coal power station, operational and maintenance cost is relatively low compared to coal power plants while carbon emission is zero," Prof. Vitharana said added.
"If Sri Lanka has taken a policy decision today, Sri Lanka can possess Nuclear Power Systems (NPS) within 10 to 15 years. Though a policy decision has not yet been taken to construct NPS, and an important initiative is to be taken by the AEA to explore the possibility of using nuclear power for power generation. This important move considering that nuclear option has not been included in CEB's generation plan for the next 15 years.
"Though nuclear power seems to be an immediate option, setting up of a NPP (Nuclear Power Plant) is a complex process which consumes considerable time. A Nuclear Power Planning study has to be performed. At present, countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia have taken steps to implement NPP projects.
"As public acceptance and awareness on nuclear power is vital for future prospects of using nuclear power in Sri Lanka, Atomic Energy Authority of Sri Lanka has initiated Young Nuclear Scientists' Society (YNSS) with the aim of attracting young generation. Educational Programmes, particularly for school children will be conducted at AEA from July 1 to 3 at the AEA during its 40th Anniversary celebrations.
"Demonizing nuclear power especially after the Chernobyl disaster has over the years created a negative perception of nuclear power. However, compared to coal power which incurs considerable cost of purchasing, storing, transporting and loading and unloading, nuclear energy is emission free. Nuclear technology can be applied in many other areas such as in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in Medicine, Agriculture, Veterinary Medicine and Industry .One of the plus points of nuclear power is that it almost zero emission.
"If a policy decision has been taken to set up a NPP in Sri Lanka, primary consideration should be the selection of site for the plant. AEA is of the view that appropriate site would be set up in an island like Mannar or Delft considering technical factors
"A long term nuclear power programme for Sri Lanka should take into account the availability of thorium resources. Sustenance of NPP will depend on the availability of nuclear fuel.
Nearly 30 per cent of world's thorium resources are reported to be in the South Asian Region (Sri Lanka and India). Thorium resources have not been tapped for power generation. India is planning to use thorium resources for her second generation of NPPs. Sri Lanka's thorium resources are found to be in coastal line from Kalutara to Beruwala and in the Eastern Province.
Ministry of Science and Technology has advised AEA to set up a National Committee on Nuclear Power as an alternative energy option. This committee which will include academics from Moratuwa University, Officials of the CEB and AEA and other experts will be formed soon.In the meantime the Ministry will be submitting Cabinet papers to obtain concurrence of the Cabinet for feasibility studies on Nuclear power option as well as to obtain assistance for exploration of Thorium Resources in the country" said Prof. Tissa Vitarana Minister of Science and Technology. "In the 30 countries that have nuclear power generation capacity, the percentage of electricity coming from nuclear reactors ranges from 78 % in France to just 2 % in China. As of March 2008, there were 439 nuclear power plants around the world, while 35 more are under construction.
"The USA has the most with 104, France is next with 59, then Japan with 55 and Russia has 31 and seven more under construction. The expansion in nuclear power generation is centered in Asia. A total of 20 of the 35 plants under construction are in Asia, while 28 of the last 39 plants connected to the grid are also in Asia. Asia: Expanding Scene But what is the outlook for nuclear power generation in individual countries around the world?
"Our overview starts with the countries of Asia, the world's region where most of the expansion is taking place. India gets less than 3% of its electricity from nuclear, but it is, along with China and Russia, one of the leaders in current new construction, boasting six of the world's 35 reactors under construction. India's future plans, however, are even more impressive: an eight-fold increase by 2022 to 10% of the electricity supply and an overall 70-fold increase to 2052 to 26%. A 70-fold increase figure certainly sounds remarkable, but it works out to be an average growth rate of 9.5% per year, which is a bit less than the average global nuclear growth from 1970 through 2002. So it is hardly unprecedented. China, like India, faces a steep growth in energy demand and is trying to expand its generating capacity using all possible energy sources, including nuclear power. China has six reactors under construction and plans nearly a five-fold expansion by 2020.
"However, because the country's energy demand is growing fast, that would still amount to only 4% of electricity generated by then. Looking ahead, China is a potential supplier of technology and services, particularly in Asia.
Japan Moving across the Sea is Japan, a country with 55 reactors, one more under construction and plans to increase nuclear power's share of electricity from 30% in 2006 to over 40% before 2020. Republic of Korea Another Asian country with a significant commitment to nuclear technology is South Korea, which has 20 reactors in operation and three more under construction. Nuclear power already supplies nearly 40% of South Korea's electricity."
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John specialises in employment, commercial and sports law. He often advises on cross-over cases before the High Court, specialist tribunals or arbitral panels. Before coming to the Bar John was Vice President of a corporate advisory and investment fund and now also uses his practical experience in banking/funds, shareholder or partnership cases.
John is the only junior at the Bar below 13-years' call who is ranked by the leading legal directory, Chambers and Partners, in both employment and sports law. Overall he is 1 of only 4 junior barristers ranked in those areas. Recent legal directory commentaries include:
Chambers and Partners 2014 finds John a popular choice to act as junior counsel, who is frequently engaged by a range of leading silks, and was recently led in a substantial breach of fiduciary duties case. It notes that "He's got the right balance between demonstrating his intellect and fitting in as part of a team when appropriate" and "He's exactly the sort of person you want for sensible responsive employment advice, and offers first-class legal analysis." (employment).
It also highlights that John acts in disciplinary matters, commercial disputes and contractual cases between individuals and agents. His practice is focused on football and rugby, but he also undertakes motor racing and cricket cases, and emphasises that "He is commercial and responsive. He picks things up quickly and when time is of the essence he will do things very quickly indeed. He is very user-friendly." (sport).
Chambers and Partners 2013 labels John as having "strong advocacy skills and a smooth and charming manner with clients" (employment) and as "developing a considerable profile in sports law" (sport).
Legal 500 2013 notes John for handling sports disciplinary cases and his "honed judgment" (media, entertainment and sport).
Chambers and Partners 2012 describes him as "an outstanding young Junior who pulls out all the stops to get results" (employment).
Legal 500 2012 recommends him for "commercial advice, prompt turnaround and client care" (media, entertainment and sport).
By way of professional recognition, John was chosen by the Bar Council, Law Society and British Association of Sport and Law to be an advocate at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games. He is also on the Panel of Approved Counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission. John has also been appointed an FA arbitrator and mediator.
He has recently been instructed on cases before the Court of Appeal, the High Court, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the Premier League Adjudication and Appeal Panels, the Premier League Managers' Arbitration Tribunal, and the RFU Disciplinary and Appeal Panels. He also maintains an Employment Tribunal practice. Notable cases include:
Seaco & Ors. v. Buss Capital & Ors (QBD) 2012: Conspiracy, confidential information, restrictive covenant, breach of contract, injunction claim in the shipping container industry. Led by Paul Goulding QC and Damian Brown QC (settled)
Rubicon LLP & Ors v. Attias & Ors (Ch D) 2012 (Sales J.): The highest value conspiracy, confidential information, restrictive covenant, breach of contract/fiduciary duty, injunction claim of recent times involving £1.2bn in hedge fund investor redemptions. Led by Chris Quinn (settled mid-trial).
Stuart v. London City Airport Ltd. UKEATPA/1651/11/MAA (Cox J.): EAT appeal concerning whether a misconduct investigation into an alleged criminal act required a heightened level of scrutiny.
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i need some upholstery foam for a couch. the upholstery sites on the net, list a wide varity of foam. and 2 many choices,confuses the tar out of me. i need foam for the cushions, not the 169 dollar stuff for a 24 x5 ft peice but a moderate priced foam that will stand up to sitting on it any recomendations??? 24inx84in is what i need, i'll cut to fit frodo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn7bkncf1_E | |||
Try Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts; the larger stores have a variety of foam, some of it quite thick and sturdy and suitable for seating. If you go to a brick & mortar store, you can see the foam before buying it and ensure that it meets your needs. Foam can be thick, but not very sturdy. You don't want to sink into the foam! Jo-Ann sales flyers: http://joann.shoplocal.com/joa...ntry&storeid=2412314. I searched their web site for upholstery foam but got only 1 hit. Best thing to do is locate a Jo-Ann's in your area and call them. Some of the stores are smaller and only carry a nominal line of upholstery fabric and accessories. Look for a flagship store - they have the best selections. You can also sign up for their newsletters; they used to include a 40% off one item coupon in the newsletters. With the holidays coming, there's a chance for some good buys. Here are some coupons: http://www.joann.com/merrymoolah/?icn=Home&ici=1-1 If you don't have a Jo-Ann's in your area, perhaps you can find another chain store that carries upholstery supplies. Michael's is a chain craft store ( http://www.michaels.com/) but I don't know if they carry foam in large and thicker sizes. If you do want to buy online, try an upholstery discount site, such as this one: http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/. Good luck. | ||||
Hancock fabric has upholtery supplies it is a chain store . if you google it you can locate a store near you. | ||||
Live near a city? Look in the yellow pages under of all things "foam". Most will have companys that sell nothng but foam. joecaption | ||||
Along with the local fabric store recommendations, check for local shops that re-upholster furniture too. They can possibly sell you some foam (try it out) or at least advise you on what type you may need. | ||||
thanks, i guess i was overwelmed by the huge selection and the salesmen pushing the top of line stuff i dont want the most expensive they have but i do want something that will hold up for 5 years, or more, is better basically what i want is the best for less yes, i am a cheap bas&%#d https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn7bkncf1_E | ||||
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Need some help. Which foam did you used in your upholstery.. I am bit confused with so many option so can you please tell reliable and affordable foam best suited for upholsteryThis message has been edited. Last edited by: carpetcleaninggc, | ||||
i found out there are foam for the seat of a chair, foam for the back part of a chair, foam for a bed, AND each of these foam applications have 3 [or more] levals/types kinda like small,med, large. so i got the foam for seating med range. and used it for the backs as well. used the old foam as a pattern. cut to fit. then had a seamstress cover the foam with new material.i chose to have zippers installed instead of sewing the foam closed https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn7bkncf1_E | ||||
I'm cheaper than you. I picked up cushions from a couch that was left out for trash. Or another idea is to find a couch/chair on freecycle or craigslist and cut the foam to size. Using an electric carving knife makes it EASY. BYW, my son says the couch is the most comfortable spot in the house! | ||||
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We have permission from the National Park to install a 10kva Bergey turbine.
However, NEDL say that they will not allow us to connect it at our house incase it generates too much electricity and puts the voltage up.
However, NEDL say that they will not allow us to connect it at our house incase it generates too much electricity and puts the voltage up.
The Bergey is fitted with a GridTek inverter which automatically shuts down within 2 seconds if the voltage rises beyond 110% of nominal. In addition there is a secondary protective relay package which conforms with the British G83 standard and its settings meet UK utility standards. NEDL say that they will not accept that these devices work.
They have said that we can connect at the substation. This would be a possibility but would involve us in more expense. Also we would not be able to use any of the electricity but would be obliged to export it all, probably at a lower cost.
It seems that NEDL are within their rights to refuse to connect our turbine. We would not have trouble with a smaller turbine. They have the monopoly so it is not possible to go elsewhere.
This seems contradictory when the government is encouraging people to consider installing alternatives so that we can meet our targets on carbon emissions.
We cannot see a solution to this and will be writing to our MP next.
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Every Los Angeles area TV station is on this. An officer has been wounded. There is also a report (unverified) that there was a home invasion robbery in the area and a pickup truck stolen.
He is not in custody.
Watching live so not reading article. Just reported that its believed he tied the couple up shortly after he left the other pickup burning. The cabin is near the search command post.
Wow. I thought he was dead. I hope the people in the mountains in SoCal stay safe.
He had been holed up with this tied-up couple. The female finally got loose and called 911. That is when he took the pickup and headed away. Supposedly down Highway 38. Then the shootout apparently ensued.
KTLA Los Angeles local station now over a cluster of vehicles on the highway. One, possibly two officers down. He is said to be heavily armed. Maybe now on foot.Reporting very fragmented.
Focus seems to be on a cabin in Seven Oaks area. Smoke grenades have been thrown. Lots of law enforcement vehiclesarriving.
Poster 1, I appreciate the updates!
It´s all going to come down to how many Stallone and Schwarzenegger movies this guy has seen as to what our chances for survival are.
God´s protection for the police officers and all involved. I hope they get him but so often these guys kill themselves. If he kills himself he cannot hurt anyone else. Glad the couple was not hurt.
Remember, this thug is a folk hero to the police hating leftist kooks.
Setting up a perimeter. Latest report is that an officer was seen "dragging" another officer away from outside the cabin where Dorner was holed up , taking him out to the road where presumably he was taken away. No report on his condition.Now the KTLA helicopter is above a group of vehicles on the road outside the cottage. There are officers around the vehicles, using them as shields, with weapons drawn.
Dorner is giving his hero, Obama, more ammunition for his big speech tonight.
Thanks very much for the updates, EB.
Something creating a great deal of smoke erupted out on the driveway area near the street. No report on what it is or who is responsible for it. It appears to be useless as it is not near either the cabin or the gathered law enforcement. ???
A larger cabin on the right side of the screen - a smaller one on the right. I can see several armed persons behind the smaller one. If he´s watching TV, he can see them, too... Dumb.
The larger cabin is on the left.
Many law enforcement officers in the area now. 2 deputies wounded that they´re trying to reach to give medical attention to.No one has put down their guns yet.
Statement from LE. Just after noon there was a report of a stolen vehicle. Officers responded and eventually tracked it to the place where everything is focused now. He may have gone off into the forest; he may be in the larger cabin they are watching.Apparently he engaged the officers that tracked the stolen vehicle, so he may be in that cabin. Reports are still murky.
I hope they blow him away and get it over with. I dont want to read about this worthless killer for the next 2-3 years
Not sure where #18 is getting info. Does not agree with what is being broadcast from the area on every Los Angeles channel.At least one wounded officer has been taken to hospital. No information around the other, but no mention that they have not received aid.
The woman who owns the complex of cabins where they believe he may be holed up is now talking with KTLA. Over the weekend her sister was in the large cabin where they now believe Dorner may be, but is not there now. This woman "Candy" says the tiretracks in the snow may have been made by her sister.
LE has now instructed KTLA´s helicopter to pull off and do only very long shot of the area (they were showing things very close-up). They don´t want Dorner to be able to see anything tactical.
Gee, maybe it´s time to use a drone /s
Both injured officers have been airlifted to hospital - just reported on KTLA."The entire mountain is now saturated with officers. All highways are blocked - in and out - all schools in lockdown. All residents have been told to stay locked indoors."
Along with my hope that no more officers or civilians get hurt, wouldn´t it be interesting if this drags on into the SOTU speech?
KTLA says very active scene going on. Some shots were heard a few minutes ago. KTLA helicopter is not transmitting anything live now. Using footage shot earlier.
Representative of LAPD having news conference: The effort in Big Bear is being handled by San Bernardino law enforcement. Los Angeles resources mobilized and standing by if SB needs them.
The LAPD representative said the earlier report that he had taken two persons hostage a few days ao has not been confirmed. San Bernardino Sheriff Department handling.
Newsers from various outlets are stuck at the roadblocks set up at least ten miles away. Those of you who are reading this thread know more than they do! At least we got ours from the KTLA helicopter, which is a superior source of news when it is not asked to back off.If those guys transmit their speculation, the reports coming out of here will be varied, bizarre, and not necessarily accurate.
Now reporting that the truck was taken in a hijacking. Walking down the road, he stopped a camp director driving with his dog and hijacked his white pickup. The truck was supposedly tracked to the cabin they have been watching and which they have surrounded.All vehicles leaving the mountain on all sides are being stopped and occupants checked.
Individuals are quite free to be interested or not, but if there was any doubt that the media are utterly, wholly, totally, completely, wholly, and utterly without perspective, that´s a closed question now.Even if Dorner had stolen the presidential nuclear-launch-codes "football" and was trying to find "Beijing" on the list, it wouldn´t warrant the airtime this is getting. YMMV.BTW -- North Korea and Iran have nuclear devices that can easily be hidden in any one of the freight-shipping containers you see every day. And Communist China has and runs what is, IIRC, the largest container facility in the world in the Caribbean, a bit east of the Panama Canal. It happens to have a very large, closed building on-site. Where containers can get, oh, repainted? Re-lettered? New numbers and markings applied? Heck, even have radiation shielding installed, but why would anyone do that? Or even just move a device into a pre-prepared, everyday, grabbed from the existing supply, container indistinguishable from all the rest? But who -- who, I say -- would risk the Wrath of Stinky?And... anyone who is in the least technically-informed can give you 10, 20, 30 other scenarios thousands of times deadlier than one wacko ex-cop, given an hour. Scenarios requiring no more, in some cases, than 3 or 4 terrorists. Or even one. So....
One deputy shot earlier this afternoon is now reported to be deceased.
Los Angeles Times verified to KTLA that Dorner tied up two hostages last Thursday and stayed in their cabin through the weekend (big snow storm) until he left this morning in the stolen truck.The cabin Dorner is believed to be in today is now reported as being fully engulfed i flames.
The sheriff´s department reported they received a call on a stolen (not a hijacked) pickup. Sheriffs located pickup with someone who looked like Dorner inside, he fled on foot into the woods and barricaded himself in a cabin. That is when the gun battle ensued in which the two deputies were shot.They are now letting the cabin burn down until the sheriffs give the OK to go in.
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Upgrades on the way: 2x4GB DDR3 RAM... Win 7 Pro 64 Bit... Which 660 would you all suggest? Galaxy 66NPH7DN6ZVZ GeForce GTX 660 GC 2GB 192-bit... - Galaxy, $210, $3 shipping, Free AC III EVGA 02G-P4-2660-KR GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit GD... - EVGA $210, Free shipping, Free AC III GIGABYTE GV-N660OC-2GD GeForce GTX 660 2GB 192-bit... - Gigabyte, $210, $7.56 shipping, Free AC III Have not bought any of these GPU brands before, always been an Asus or Sapphire Radeon guy. EVGA and Gigabyte are names I've heard before.
Itll only use 3.5GB of whatever you have. You need 64 bit to use all 8GB of the ram. For just a little bit more you can get a HD7870 which is better then the 660. GIGABYTE GV-R787OC-2GD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition ... But if not then I would chose the Evga card out of the 3 you have linked.
Damn... Making me spend more money. That card is a beast. Is an extra 2% worth $38 more though? In your opinion... And would my processor be able to make the most out of it?
I would say no in this case because this game likes the NV drivers better, at least with MSAA in the mix.
I guess, but that graph is not accurate as of late since the newest AMD drivers boosted hte performance of the 7870 more then any of the 7xxx series cards.
Good call on getting a 64 bit OS as your new GPU would only leave you less than 2GB of system RAM to use. I can't really help you with the GPUs though as the graphs are old and Catalyst 12.11 increased things by about 5-10% across the board, but I'm kind of preferential to the 7870 (while NVIDIA GPUs look nice in the gaming charts, I didn't like the GPU compute cuts they made and all their GPUs look "mid range" on paper compared to their AMD counterparts and NVIDIA seems to be milking the price points).
The 7870 is getting more and more tempting now that I know of the apparent performance increase with the new Catalyst drivers... I'll do some more reading. $250 is a crap ton of money for my broke college butt, but if it's worth it and it'll last for another 2-3 years I'm used to taking the dive. I just played Planetside 2 on all-low with 1920 res and it ran okay. Looked like crap though. Surprised at how well my system runs Crysis at mid-high's but all the sudden these new fangled games are kicking it's butt. Suppose it's time to drop some money... Has anyone ever had luck at selling those game coupons that come with your card? If I could get $50 for the $70 deal that'd be a $200 7870 instead of a $250 one...
Sweet. Well I'll see if I can dig some money up. Still torn between the 660 and 7870 so there's a thread up and I'll continue to do more reading. I know the 7870 outperforms it's just that extra money that I need to get convinced about... Thanks to everyone so far that has helped me out. I'll get that new OS and RAM installed ASAP and get my GPU figured out soon as well and see where it leads me.
Save up some more money, when you're dropping $300+ on a GPU do it right the first time and get something a bit stronger.
* New OS * More RAM * Better GPU I run BF3 pretty smoothly for the most part with my 5850 on high settings. It's an older card but that thing is an amazing card. Sometimes my frame rate may drop to 20 or 30 in intense brawls but for the most part my playing experience is great. You would be so pleased with a new GPU
Like a 7870? $200 was my initial limit... the 7870 is $250. I don't think I can make $300 unless you've got a Godlike card in mind for that much?
Spend the $250 you want on the 7870, and the other $50 Taco is harping about on an after market cooler for your CPU. The time has come to overclock it, especially if you get the 7xxx series card.
Having almost the same PC as you with a 5770 (I used to have a 4850) I can safely say, despite everyone with super pcs disagreeing, that you should be able to run the game fine as long as you drop down some of the graphics settings, Shadows; get rid of them they make it harder to see enemies anyway 2x AA and 2x AF is fine If you get windows 8 use beta drivers otherwise you get your problems, and please update drivers!
Ah well I suppose I should point out that basing this on personal experience with two 6850s then my 480 so maybe not apples to apples, especially anymore. In BF3, the GTX 480 was a big improvement despite the two 6850s being technically a bit faster (at their release). I know the additional half gig vram on the 480 helps me too though. I wanted decent, playable frames with 4x MSAA and I got it with my NV card.
Don't know if these quite fit godlike but great deals nonetheless $305 after rebate for the MSI 7950 MSI R7950 Twin Frozr 3GD5/OC Radeon HD 7950 3GB 38... And $279.99 after rebate for a Saphire 7950 SAPPHIRE 100352-2L Radeon HD 7950 3GB 384-bit GDDR... Food for thought
I have to confirm what everyone else is saying. The 4850 isnt equipped to play BF3. You need something from the 6850 upwards to get the type of experience you want. Also 4GB isnt enough. BF3 eats through almost 6GB of RAM (checked myself, task manager on a fresh OS install).
basically. BF3 wont use 6GB though. Thats full system usage so with OS and other things in the background. BF3 will easily just in itself use 4GB though. OP get 8GB memory kit, 64 bit Windows 7, and HD7870 and you will be good for a few years to come. Oh, and maybe a better cooler to start overclocking the 1055t. Not sure if your motherboard has good overclocking potential though.
Here's another $300 7950, Powercolor, $280 after MIR, but I'd probably go witht he Sapphire over it PowerColor AX7950 3GBD5-2DHV4 Radeon HD 7950 Boost...
if you wanna play with your current specs for now. Play with 720p at ALL LOW settings. my brother had a weaker pc than yours (Core-i3, 4GB RAM and GT 430, similar to the third PC in my specs) and he can play decently at all maps/player counts, he plays with 720p all low settings. BF3 low settings still looks better than most games so you shouldnt be worried about the quality experience. and 720p is enough, With my specs, i7, HD 6870 and 8GB RAM. I play @ 1360 x 768 on Ultra and I get around 60 FPS average. imo Framerate is more important than resolution especially with competitive fast paced games so if you got low FPS, turn down that reso! 1080p sucks if you get 30 FPS compared to 720p 60FPS. but it's just me. others may want that extra pixels instead of more framerate
Which is what we have concluded to in the thread.......... The OP knows that now, and he is planning on ordering a 8GB kit, and to be able to use all 8GB of available memory, he is upgrading to 64 bit Windows 7. That is not really a weaker system. GT430 IIRC is low end, but better then the HD4850 at least in BF3 since it seems to favor Nvidia cards. Also Intel CPUs do a bit better in BF3 then AMD offerings. THe Core i3 can definitely run BF3 pretty damn well. Even the first gen I3 540 is doing better then AMDs flagship bulldozer chip. But only by a bit.
I would not buy a nVidia card at this time. I would buy a 7850/7870 and enjoy Far Cry 3 and Sleeping Dogs that it comes with. My rig runs BF3 sp/mp no problem. MP defaults to high in game settings and I have left it there since launch. Looks/Plays good for me. So maybe a 57xx+ or 67xx+ could be worth it on the cheap.
You guys are insanely helpful. There's so much nice knowledge on this thread... To me anyways! My monetary situation has changed a bit. My dad decided to buy my old parts to 'update' his rig so I have a bit more wiggle room... Now I'm thinking about that Sapphire 7950 for $280 ($30 more than 7870) w/ $170 in games. Thoughts on this? 3 GB is a ridiculous amount of VRAM, would that start affecting my system even with the new 8 GB of video? My mobo can OC my CPU and GPU until they overheat and crash, so that's enough for now. I am probably going to update that soon anyways since my dad wants my Mobo, GPU and HD. Any recommendations on value Mobo's with good OC potential? Mine right now is good but I'll be giving it to my dad. This Gigabyte for $60 looks solid. Or else maybe this here AsRock mobo... never heard of this brand though. Sounds like they both have good OC ability. This here Coolermaster looks like it would do a swell job for $26. Thanks again for everyones assistance here.


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I believe that this is something that will stimulate a lot more cooperation between players within the OOC and also improve people's combat writing abilities, as well as their ability to write in general. Teamwork and Fairness will be key attributes to this RP. I also want to help rid people of the fear of their characters dying. It does seem to be something of a plague across the site. I'm not saying that we should all kill off our characters in every roleplay, but getting used to actually doing it may spark some interesting ideas for future characters and future roleplays.
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Pierced by the Word takes up thirty-one subjects as unique as "How to Be a Refuge for Your Children," "How to Drink Orange Juice to the Glory of God," and "Embracing the Pain of Shame." Some are longer, some shorter, like the real-world conversations they so closely resemble, and each comes from the fertile mind of John Piper and is written in his own inimitable style. Together, the readings will lead to a deeper understanding of God and a cleaner, clearer relationship with Him. Most of all, Piper's approach shows how meditating on God's powerful Word can affect every aspect of our lives.
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Shake well before each use. Take on an empty stomach. Take one teaspoon twice a day, in the morning and 1/2 hour before bedtime. For best results, squeeze the juice of 1/2 lemon into a 1/2 glass of water and take first thing in the morning (optional). Follow with 1 tsp. of Bentonite solution mixed into one cup of warm water. For the evening dose, take 2 hours after the last meal. Drink at least 4 glasses of water throughout the day while using White Bentonite Clay.
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Calcium silicate, vegetable cellulose
Detoxicant - White Bentonite Clay Cleanse | ||
Supplement Facts | ||
Serving Size: 1 Teaspoon | ||
Servings Per Container: 24 | ||
Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
USP Colloidal Bentonite | 50 mg | † |
† Daily Value not established. |
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2340 mg | † |
†Daily Value not established. |
Remove & Eliminate - Colon Stimulant & Tonic Blend | ||
Supplement Facts | ||
Serving Size: 1 Scoop (5.5 g) | ||
Servings Per Container: 20 | ||
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Calories | 15 | |
Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1% |
Fiber | 4 g | 16% |
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5000 mg | † |
Magnesium Sulphate | 500 mg | † |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
†Daily Value not established. |


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Outlook Express Backup is a backup and synchronization tool for the popular Outlook Express mail client. It allows you to backup and restore your messages, address book, settings, mail and news accounts, message rules, blocked senders lists, signatures, stationeries, and even your favorites. All backup functions can be processed either separately or together. The user can choose the identity to save or restore data, protect backup file with password, create self extracting backup file. OE Backup allows you to backup data on the one computer and restore to another. This feature makes Outlook Express Backup not just a backup program but also an ideal and perfectly functional synchronization tool. This program is easy to use and has a simplified user interface, very useful for beginners.
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A paradise of good food awaits diners at Cancun
I'm one of those diners that loves the authentic little places that can easily get missed if you are looking for one of the mainstream restaurants that stand out from the road. You know, the one with flashing lights and a $5-an-hour guy in a rubber artichoke suit waving you in to try the 23-year-old chef's newest creation -- avocado ice cream with sun-dried chocolate tomato buttons and a guava foam that you can see, but not really taste.
Now, as an old restaurant parade-horse, I admit there is a place for just about all things food. After all, this business has provided my family with a good life for more than 40 years. All things being equal, I'll take the place that focuses on the taste, quality and freshness of the ingredients, and puts the effort into providing me with a good, unique and out-of-the-mainstream meal for a fair and reasonable price, over "avocado boy" nearly every time. I like a dining "event" as much as the next person, don't get me wrong, but sometimes I just want tasty and real.
Such is the case with Cancun International Restaurant, 705 S. Lewis Ave. It's just a little tan building on the east side of the road, with small treasures inside.
In Mexico, pastor -- or spicy pork -- is as common as a ground beef taco is in Texas or Oklahoma. In fact, there are taquerias devoted entirely to this wonderful dish. In Mexico pork is marinated with spices -- OK ... yes, secret spices -- for several days, and then roasted in a wood fired oven with fresh, ripe pineapple on top. People guard the spice recipes with their life, so don't expect anyone to give up their version without a restraining chair and fingernail pullers. It's a precious commodity. The pineapple flavor makes it's way down through the meat along with the pork fat and seasonings, and becomes a fantastic combination of spices, pork and sweetness. You won't find it at that "ding dong" place, or pretty much anywhere else in Tulsa, but you will here.
Fresh, warm chips allowed us to dip into a slightly spicy fresh tomato salsa, which was very good. Despite the small charge for the second serving, we ordered more.
I am an absolute freak for posole, a tasty soup, almost stew, of pork and hominy, with chilies, onions and spices. It's traditionally served with flour tortillas, and they make a perfect "sopper." I ordered a small bowl as an appetizer, along with a Super Torta.
What is unique about Cancun, (the restaurant, not the other one) is the variety of selections available as your meat choice on many of the dishes. The pastor mentioned above is just one. Other choices include skirt steak, the grainy piece of meat that actually comes from the inside of the rib cage. It is cooked London Broil style, charred on a hot grill, allowed to rest until the hot, expanded cells return to their normal size and sliced on the bias, or against the grain and at an angle in thin slices. It's a good idea to marinate it first for about 120 days or so (kidding, kidding), but a day or two really helps.
You can have many of the items also with Lengua (or beef tongue), shredded pork (carnitas), Chorizo (Mexican sausage), pescado (fish), chicken or chivo, which translates to goat. Don't knock it till you try it!
Almost all the items available on the menu, from tacos and tostadas to burritos and enchiladas, offer the choice of any of the meats described.
That includes the Torta that I ordered. Essentially a Mexican sandwich the size of an 11-pound bowling ball, with refried beans, fresh vegetable, a good pickled jalapeno, avocado and your meat choice. It is sometimes served "wet" or with an ancho sauce over it, but this one was served dry. I chose braised beef cheek. Does the name conjure up an image you prefer not to see? Maybe this will help. When we say cheeks in this case, we're talking about the one closest to the skull, not the one closest to the tail. Feel better now?
It is a deliciously marbled piece of meat from the head of the animal (it's actually called Cabeza, such as when your wife or husband tells you you're loco en la cabeza), but obviously a bit tough in it's natural state. The more the muscle of the animal is used, the more enzymes flow through it. The more enzymes, the more flavor, but also the tougher it is. So, a quick sear or medium rare grilling is not the way to go. It should be braised in a hot, flavored liquid for hours until it's tough tissues become fork tender and succulent.
Any braised dish, such as short ribs, pot roast or pork butt, should be allowed to cool in it's braising liquor to reabsorb the juiciness and flavor, and this certainly tasted like it had. It was absolutely terrific.
My wife went for a selection off the combo section. A three enchilada plate: one lobster, one crab and one shrimp enchilada. A sucker for anything shellfish, she said it was very good, except that one of the enchiladas got mixed up for a chicken one. Even so, it was a minor error, and was still good.
Our service was very efficient, and in spite of the fact that the server had a cast on one leg, we never wanted for anything. And she basically worked the whole dining room. There were several youngsters working the floor as well, clearing plates and refreshing waters, but other than that I am pretty sure she had worked that rodeo before.
Other combo plates satisfied pretty much anything one could think of: a cheese, chicken and beef combo; an enchilada, tamale and taco combo; a sour cream chicken, chili verde chicken and beef combo; and so on.
We were particularly impressed with the amount of Dinner Plate choices available. For a little place, this is a huge menu. Whoever is working in the back has it all organized and detailed. The key with any kitchen is to use your ingredients as many times as you possibly can to create as many dishes as you possibly can. It keeps all your products fresh and rotated, and cuts down on how much real estate each menu item takes up. This guy or gal has it down. There are the standard Chimichangas, flautas, and tamales, but in addition there are some interesting dinner items available as well. Items such as Huevos Rancheros or Huevos con Chorizo, Chili Verde and Chili Colorado, Pollo Diabla, Fajitas and this one that sounds really good -- seared pork chops, black beans, rice, and plantains called Chuletas.
One last thing: If you've never tried a Jarrito, the Mexican soft drink, you owe it to yourself to try one. My favorite is the lemon/lime but it comes in a variety of flavors, including tamarindo, made from the extract from tamarind paste, a popular flavor in the rest of the world but a little twangy for us folks in the U.S. so far. But no worries, it comes in everything from strawberry, mandarin, pineapple, grapefruit, mango, guava, watermelon and a ton of others. Good stuff!
They even have that classic Mexican favorite for the little ones known as Pollo Nuggeto, or as we like to say here north of the border, Chicken Nuggets. Ole!
Give them a try -- you won't be disappointed.
Cancun International Restaurant
705 S. Lewis Ave.
(918) 583-8089
HOURS: Monday-Friday 11am-9pm; Saturday-Sunday 10am-9pm Closed Wednesdays
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