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Go go go go go!!!!!!! Yahoo!!
- October 6, 2011 at 3:18 PM
- Molly said...
I saw you at Lava Java! But since I read and rarely comment I felt weird saying hi - will be out there to cheer you on Saturday though - have a great one!!!
- October 6, 2011 at 5:38 PM
- Unknown said...
I just got done telling Cait Snow good luck, and now it's your turn. Run your race, enjoy the clear water, the big clouds, the beautiful scenery. When it gets hot, remember it's just another part of the challenge. When you get tired, just remember you get to sleep when youre done. When you get hungry or thirsty... eat. In fact, do that before you get hungry or thirsty!
You know all this already. Just have a great race. we'll be rooting for you.
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To all drivers on US-23 - The speed limit is 70, not 20
I've never seen so many atrocious drivers in my life. I should not have to stop when there are no accidents or lane blockages. I shouldn't be going 20 miles per hour on the expressway. I almost got rear-ended today when I had to hit the brakes once again every 3 miles.
I'd like to borrow my dad's snowplow and push the lead slowpoke out of the way, but I can't do that sort of thing when I'm in law school. I will ask the slowpokes to go at least the speed limit when the weather isn't bad. That really isn't too much to ask.
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- Keith Richards said...
Well Dan, I don't know quite how to say this . . . so . . . welcome to the world of rush hour traffic and traffic jams! Unfortunately, this is a fact of life and we just have to deal with it as best we can.
Here is something to think about. The MDOT had a US-23 expansion included in their long term plans and was talking about doing a study when Granholm got elected and abruptly dropped it from their list. Now we are back to the stage where we are trying to get a study done with any actual project at least 10 years off.
Thank you, Jennifer Granholm. I will definitely remember this come November.
Unfortunately there is no straight forward alternative route from Brighton although it can be done if you learn some of the back roads. A better alternative is leave before rush hour hits. If this means getting there an hour early plan on using that time to study. Traffic is just as bad during the evening rush hour so try to avoid US-23 between 3:30pm and 6:00 pm if possible.
Also be warned that traffic is often completely stopped on Friday afternoons going north from about 2pm on. Traffic backups are also common on Saturdays when UM has home football games. And lest I forget, MDOT has a sadistic tendency to do frequent lane closures on US-23 for no obvious reason and WITHOUT WARNING.
- Unknown said...
Welcome to my world everyday of the week. And Keith is right, Friday afternoon northbound is absolutely terrible!
We don't need a million dollar "study" to tell us what we already know -- just a 3rd lane in each direction.
- liberalshateusa said...
Why are semi trucks allowed to continue to go 70MPH when the posted speed for any vehicle 10,000 GVW and over is 55mph?
Perhaps we have a police official that could respond to this question.
All we here about every week is a major freeway is closed due to an overturned truck.
Why doesn't our Gov enforce the law? Oh that's right because she is in the unions back pocket.
Why are our roads such a mess? Oh because Michigan allows more weight per axle than any other state as the unions control what happens in Lansing.
- anonymous said...
One big problem on US-23 is that the entrance/exit ramps are too short. At most exits traffic is slowed WAY down by exiting/merging traffic. Some acceleration ramps are so short that it is common to see cars going 30-35mpg merging into traffic. Longer ramps would do a lot to smooth traffic flow. The state should seriously consider bringing these entrance/exit lanes up to federal standards even if expansion is years away.
Another problem is the use of left lane exits/entrances at both the M-14 and I-96 interchanges. Once again traffic is forced to slow way down at these points because of all the slow traffic moving into the left lane. Not much can be done about this now but I hope they consider switching to the more common right-lane entrance/exit system when US-23 is reconstructed.
Three lanes moving in each direction is ultimately the best solution but this will be a long and expensive project because just about every bridge on US-23 will have to be demolished and rebuilt to accomodate a wider road.
One problem I see right now is that current discussion centers around making the road wider from M-14 to I-96. It really needs to be wider all the way from M-14 to M-59. And considering that we can't expect any major relief for at least 10 years they should just plan on doing this from the start.
Before this project is begun in earnest the state should consider improving Whitmore Lake road (the old road running parallel to US-23) since it will be needed badly while US-23 is torn up.


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SATURDAY: The Colorado Buffaloes (21-9, 10-7 Pac-12) visit the California Bears (18-12, 9-8) in a 4:30 p.m. (MT) game at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, Calif.
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KEY STAT: Under the direction of coach Tad Boyle, CU is 39-2 when out-rebounding the opponent and holding the opposition under 40 percent shooting. The Buffs did both against Stanford on Wednesday.
COACHES: Tad Boyle is 90-47 in his fourth season at CU and 146-113 for his career. Mike Montgomery is 127-71 in his sixth season at Cal and 674-315 for his career.
PROBABLE STARTERS: Colorado — G Xavier Talton, 6-2, So. (4.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.7 apg); G Askia Booker, 6-2, Jr. (13.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.5 apg); F Wesley Gordon, 6-9, Fr. (6.0 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.5 bpg); F Xavier Johnson, 6-7, So. (11.8 ppg, 6.0 rpg); F Josh Scott, 6-10, So. (14.7 ppg, 8.7 rpg, 1.2 bpg). California — G Justin Cobbs, 6-4, Sr. (15.4 ppg, 5.8 apg); G Tyrone Wallace, 6-5, So. (11.5 ppg, 4.4 rpg); G Ricky Kreklow, 6-6, Jr. (6.1 ppg, 2.7 rpg); F Richard Solomon, 6-10, Sr. (11.1 ppg, 10.0 rpg); F David Kravish, 6-9, Jr. (11.2 ppg, 7.6 rpg).
SERIES: CU and Cal have split their 22 meetings to this point, 11-11. The Buffs, however, are just 1-9 in Berkeley, with the only win coming on Dec. 7, 2004.
UP NEXT: CU will play in the Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas. The tournament begins Wednesday.
BERKELEY, Calif. — — Emotions figure to be high this afternoon at Haas Pavilion, when California fans will honor the seniors on their men's basketball team.
The Bears will say goodbye to three seniors, including two of their best players — Justin Cobbs and Richard Solomon. There's no question that Cal would love to send them out on a good note.
Colorado, meanwhile, hopes to do to Cal what has been done to them. Two weeks ago, the Buffaloes had their senior night — and got thumped by Arizona. It was CU's second consecutive loss on senior night.
"We've lost two senior nights in a row, so we know it can be done," CU head coach Tad Boyle said of winning today's regular season finale.
Spoiling Cal's senior night is hardly the main motivation for the Buffaloes, however. Cal has bigger reasons for motivation, too.
CU (21-9, 10-7 Pac-12) comes into the game looking to secure one of the top four spots in the conference standings, which would then give the Buffs a first-round bye for next week's Pac-12 Tournament. CU could also solidify its spot in the NCAA Tournament.
Cal (18-12, 9-8) has plenty on the line, too. The Bears have lost four of their last five and are in danger of playing themselves out of the NCAA Tournament. They have a chance at a top-four conference finish, too. Cal started 5-0 in conference play, but is just 4-8 since.
"Cal is better than their record," Boyle said. "This will be another big challenge for our players."
Despite Cal's recent struggles, the Bears do have a great deal of talent. Cobbs, the Bears' point guard, is one of the top players in the conference, while Solomon leads the Pac-12 in rebounding (10.0 per game) and also scores 11.1 points per game. The Bears have four players averaging at least 11 points per game.
"They've got some offensive firepower and when they want to be they're a very good defensive team," Boyle said.
He could say the same for his own team. CU has been inconsistent with its defense, but played very well on defense in Wednesday's 59-56 win at Stanford.
"If our defensive energy and intensity was like it was against Stanford, we're going to give ourselves a chance," Boyle said.
Attacking the glass
Generally, CU has been a good rebounding team and statistically, the Buffs are better on the boards than Cal. However, the Bears feature two of the Pac-12's best rebounders. Solomon leads the conference in boards, while David Kravish isn't far behind, at 7.6 per game.
"We just have to be able to do our principles, which is box out and rebound," CU's Xavier Johnson said. "It's all about heart and who wants it more, so I think we should just go out there and do what we know can do and what we're capable of and we should win."
Sputtering on offense
CU's Askia Booker has struggled on offense lately, scoring just 7.0 points per game in the last three, while making just 25 percent of his shots (8-for-32). He's 0-for-9 from 3-point range during that stretch and has had nine turnovers in the past two games.
Boyle said that while the Buffs need to get Booker going offensively, they are happy with how he's played defensively of late.
"His defensive intensity was good (at Stanford)," Boyle said. "He didn't let the frustrations on offense bleed over to the defense. It's really important that he does that. He's a good offensive player, but his identity has got to be 'I'm going to help this team get stops.' If he's got great energy on defense, I can live with his inconsistencies on offense."
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Hi, it's not hard to tell that you are a dedicated user, I would just like to ask a couple of things of you. Firstly, instead of typing -Fast Lane to sign posts on talk pages, just use four tildes ( ~~~~ ). Secondly, please indent your posts on talk pages using a colon (:). Every colon indents further, so you would reply to me with : I would reply that with :: You ::: etc. Once the indent gets to far (something that I have been guilty of) don't use it (outdent) and start again. Also, I haven't checked if you do this one or not, but it's good to mention, it would be appreciated if you use the edit summary box above save Page to tell us what you did in that edit. All these things just make it easier for other users in certain situations, make talk pages more tidy, or in terms of the signature, it makes it easier for you. If you have any questions or need help with anything, please don't hesitate to let me know. BTW, thanks for your help on Talk:Noose Patrol. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 23:43, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks biggest gta fan ever! I really appreciate your comments!Fast Lane 23:46, 24 October 2008 (UTC)Fast Lane
- That's all part of the job of being Admin (one of the biggest parts actually). Just one thing, you used a space rather than a colon, which instead of indenting, it placed your post in a box. I think you made a mistake, but just to make sure you know, a colon is the two dots on top of each other. On a standard windows keyboard it is below P and between L and ", but you need to use shift to use it. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 23:53, 24 October 2008 (UTC)
Fast Lane:I just found it! Thanks for your help biggest gta fan ever!
- If just found it! Um,is this how your do it biggest gta fan ever?:Fast Lane 22:34, 25 October 2008 (UTC)Fastlane
- Um,I just want to point out biggest gta fan ever, that was a spelling mistake in the beginning. It's actually I,not If! Hope you don't mind that it's a problem!:Fast Lane 22:37, 25 October 2008 (UTC)FastLane
- That's perfect. Now, check the code, to reply you, I used two colons, if you were to reply you would use three etc. As for the spelling, I use my Google Toolbar to fix them, yet I leave in lots of things that it doesn't pick up. That's why I make a habit of reading over my posts. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 22:40, 25 October 2008 (UTC)
- I would also like to point out that after using ~~~~ , you don't need to type Fast Lane. The tilds do that for you. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 22:47, 25 October 2008 (UTC)
Re:Keyboard Problem
I don't know what your talking about, but that's fine. I don't want you to think that I'm pointing out your mistakes and "judging" you in any way. They aren't really mistakes if you don't know about something. I used to make these "mistakes" too, and it's practice along with help from the admins that taught me. Remember, if you have any questions or need help with anything, please don't hesitate to let me know. Thanks for letting me know though. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 05:16, 27 October 2008 (UTC)
- Good news! I'll be getting a new keyboard in a couple of days. So I'll be going like "comment,blah,blah"-Fast Lane for a while, but not every day! Also biggest gta fan ever, I noticed you spelt some things wrong. Were you in a rush or were not looking at what you were typing?-Fast Lane
- I read my whole post after seeing that, and couldn't find a problem (you are talking about above right?), then I noticed, it's the header. Keuboard isn't actually a word. I guess I wasn't looking but I don't know why my Google toolbar didn't pick it up. Same for aen't (aren't). Anyway, I fixed the problems and indented your post. LOL,Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 10:43, 27 October 2008 (UTC)
Ha,Ha,Ha! You sometimes crack me up man!-Fast Lane
- Thanks! My friends don't think so. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 10:47, 27 October 2008 (UTC)
Whatever you say man!-Fast Lane
Re: New Keyboard
It's good to hear that you got a new keyboard, Finally ins't the word though, it hasn't been long. As for Krispy Kreme, it's not that often that I eat them, the last time was a few weeks ago, and before that was months ago. However, I yes I do like them. If by what do you think? you mean why do I think the stores in Hong Kong are closing, it could be a number of reasons. If it's only recently started then you could be right that it's because of the low stock market. I can't tell you much about that industry, but I know enough to tell you that I could manage life without a depression.
Also, I prefer for users to use my talk page instead of my board. (like this here is your talk page). It just keeps things neater, and when users use my board, I just copy/paste it over. It's obviously not official policy, just personal preference. One of my reasons is because when a talk page gets too long, we just archive, with the board, the only option is delete. To access my talk page, click the Talk part at the end of my signature (Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk). Once there, treat it as a normal talk page. Click leave a message at the top, or for an ongoing discussion, find the discussion and press edit next to it. Thanks in Advance! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 07:41, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
- If I said it before, the reason why the Krispy Kreme stores are closing is that the HK real estate is bumping up the prices for rent on property. I read on Bloomberg that they had been looking for a buyer in the past 3-4 months, but have not been sucsessful. I also read on Wikipedia that several Krispy Kreme stores in Australia had closed down too. Have you heard of that?Fast Lane 10:39, 29 October 2008 (UTC)
- I havn't heard about that. To be honest, I don't care enough about Krispy Kreme to go to the kind of website (for example) to hear about that. I do know one thing though. I haven't mentioned Australia to you, so obviously you've been reading my user page/social profile, or previous discussions that I have been involved in. When I first came to the wiki, I didn't fill all that stuff in thinking that it would be a waste of time. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 05:29, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
Ok, I've heard enough. I think it's about time we changed the subject. Let me know when you have a different thing to say.-Fast Lane
Hey biggest gta fan ever. Happy Halloween! Also, do you have some fond moments when you went out trick-or-treating when you were young?Fast Lane 09:48, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
- Officially we don't celebrate Halloween in Australia. I agree with what you're about to think, we are missing out. I personally think that Halloween could be a fun day, it's just my parents (well, mainly my dad) attitude is that it's an American thing and whatever. He has no influence on me. I personally thank America for every aspect of my life. But anyway, so no, I don't have any of those memories. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 10:46, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Same here. Here in Hong Kong, my parents don't respect trick-or-treating. But I do love getting candy!(buying them I should point out)Fast Lane 10:51, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Just to let you know, I was there after your edit to James Pegorino and changed the swearing you added to f***ing. We have a strict no swearing policy. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 23:15, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Ok. Thanks for letting me know.Fast Lane 23:16, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Bad Users
I've taken a look at all of the users that have been suspended recently. That's alot of bad users around here. It also is quite alot of work for Administrators like you!-Fast Lane
I actually feel good about people like you too, because you're like a bodyguard!(except you protect a website)Fast Lane 07:39, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks! Blocking user is however one of the smallest part of the Administrator job. Yet, finding a 'bad user' stems off one of the biggest job. If you have ever noticed that an admin is at a page soon after you, it is NOT a coincidence. I follow you around. I don't literally say "I wonder what Fast Lane has been up to today," but I do use what is called a Patrolling System. When you edit a page, it gets given a red exclamation mark (!), if an admin looks at the diffs for that edit it is "marked as patrolled" and other admins know that they don't need to look there. This saves time, as we don't all check the same place, and we try to get as many as we can. This is how we find problems that need to be fixed, even how we find pages. It's also how we find vandalism and the user that needs to be "punished" for it. That patrolling system is one of the two most imortant admin jobs. Thanks again for your nice comments. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 08:20, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
- When I say that it's a small job, I don't mean that it's not important, because it is important. I mean that we spend more time doing other things, not literally looking for users to block, but it's those other things that help us find users that need to be blocked (if that makes sense). Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 08:30, 1 November 2008 (UTC)
Hater Problem
Hey, what's up? I have a problem at college. Some boy student is blackmailing me and has posted a rumor on his school email account. He has spread it. What should I do? Should I teach him a lesson with combat or do it the smart way?
- Hi, while it's good to talk to you, I don't know how you can see something on someone else's email account, how to post a message on an email account or much about what your talking about. I don't know what the smart way is in your mind, but I would hope that people who play GTA games play it for an experience that most people don't get to experience (that came from IGN's GTA Vice City guide) and not as an extention of their real world life. The only violence that I support (apart from video games which are fake) is professional wrestling (which is also fake). So do it the smart way. But could you please tell me more detail so that I know what's going on? Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 11:09, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
Well, heres how it went. While I was in class he kept writing me notes and eventually I wrote down Suck your*****man he threatened to post it on the school's email server. So that's what happened. I keep thinking too do the combat way.Fast Lane 12:19, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
What's up? I just want to ask something, what are your favourite music types and tunes? I personally like rap, especially Seryoga(you know, the Russian rapper). Do you like him too?
- I'm a weird one with music. I don't have a specific type that a like or an artist. If I like one song by a certain artist, often I don't like the others by the same person. usually I like music that I can relate to, or just sounds good. I bet that doesn't answer your question much. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 05:41, 7 November 2008 (UTC)
We havn't spoken in a while so I thought I better come over here, did you solve the blackmailing problem? Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 10:46, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
- Yes I have! But now I have a new topic. It's about my Xbox 360. It has that "Ring of fire" problem and it goes on multiple times. Also, after I wait ten seconds and turn it back on, it just shuts down after a few minutes of gameplay. What should I do? I think it's not time to bring it to the Xbox matinence store yet.Fast Lane 23:41, 22 November 2008 (UTC)
- I own a PS3 so I can't tell you much out of my own experience, but I do know that my brother has this card so that if he does get the "red rim" (as my friend calls it) he can send it back to Microsoft or something to get it fixed for free (I think). My advice, get it fixed professionally and don't try to fix it yourself. I mean, I can confidently open and fix my own computer, but I would never open my PS3. Just one thing, with the falling prices of 360's today, it is possible that the repair price will be higher than the current purchase price. So if that's the case, buy a new one and it will come with a new controller and maybe a game. It's up to you how you get it fixed, but that's my advice. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 01:28, 24 November 2008 (UTC)
Guess what? Earlier today I found the problem! The reason why it was shutting down was that the plug wasn't fastened down properly! Can you imagine that? Just a simple plug caused that little glitch! I rarely see my plug because the location of my 360 is filled with plugs!LOL-Fast Lane
- Sorry for the daleayed reply, I got your message at a bad time and then kept forgetting about it. That's good news I guess. I have an irritating problem. Your poll: How old were you when you got your first ever GTA game? has some kind of glitch, and it always sends me there instead of the next poll. It's really annoying. LOL! Anyway, good to talk to you again. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 09:23, 25 November 2008 (UTC)
Other Games
Hey, what's up? I was just wondering if you had played other video games than GTA, such as the NFS(Need For Speed) series?Fast Lane 00:20, 6 December 2008 (UTC)
- I play a variety of games. The only series that I'm dedicated to is Grand Theft Auto, but a GTA game is only released every couple to every few years, so I have to play somthing else in the time that I'm not playing GTA.
- I don't use much pre determined entertainment like TV and DVD, my entertainment is in the form of video games (with professional wrestling amounst it). I play games for the storyline just like you might watch a TV series for the story. There are a number of things that I could say about games advantages over TV/DVD and other reasons why I like them but in writing form it would take forever and in Australia we've just gotten into summer and I don't feel like typing that much (I'm already taking too much time off the wiki).
- Basically, I don't like racing games because of the lack of a storyline. I also don't like MOST first person shooters because they aim for you to be the protagonist, once again, a lack of storyline. GTA is my all time favorite video game series, and every year I get the WWE game (though I give it constant bad reviews). When I said I don't like first person shooters I did say most because I do like the storyline incorporated into the Resistance games.
- Basically, when I need a game I just look around and find a game that has been reviewed for having a good storyline as well as good gameplay etc. Mostly third person, but there are no rules that I set for the games I buy other than storyline. Oh, and I play games for fun. (Xbox Live's recreational category). Hope that helps!
- There is one other thing. The only reason I ever bought a Wii is because it looked good, I don't know if you own one but if you don't, trust me, it's not good. My games are on proper (controller) consoles. And people who tell you Wii gives you exercise (I have friends like that), it's an excuse, because that is no type of exercise and I keep active outside, not by playing games. I don't like sport, I don't use sort to keep active. I find my own way. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 01:37, 6 December 2008 (UTC)
Recently a poll created by you was deleted because of a glitch. Please see here for the entire discussion. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 05:47, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
I know. I saw it. Thanks for letting me know.Fast Lane 11:02, 28 December 2008 (UTC)
Other Users Talk
Hi. I just want to know, can you talk about different users on your talk page?Fast Lane 00:33, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
- Do you mean talk about, or talk to? Sure, you can talk about anyone, but why? As or talk to, your talk page is for other users to talk to you, I also have it in my own watchlist so that you can talk to me from here. To talk to other users go to their talk page. Example: User talk:Gboyers. You would go there to talk to Gboyers. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 01:29, 29 December 2008 (UTC)
I meant "talk about", like I want to talk about a user who I think is out of control(e.g)Fast Lane 09:46, 30 December 2008 (UTC)
GTA IV Tips
Hi there. It's been a while. I just want to talk about something I'm confused with on the page GTA IV Tips. One of the tips and tricks on the page was that "to sober up easily, go to a restaurant and eat up." Does he mean to eat as much as you can before you're drunk? Does this work just when you're hanging out with friends or you can do it in free roam mode? Fast Lane 04:04, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
- What it actually means is that AFTER you get drunk, you can get some food. Often it will sober Niko up, and often the friend will say bye from there. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 06:03, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
Ohhhhhhhhhhh. Thanks anyway for the explanation. I'll try it when I play GTA IV. Just one thing, have you heard those prank calls to Xbox Live Support on Youtube? It's really funny. Fast Lane 06:31, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
- No, but don't bother sending me a link. I'm having really bad visual problems on my computer right now, you couldn't imagine what GTW looks like to me. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 09:15, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
Oh. Heard about it. Maybe you should take it to the repair store, or if it's really broken to hell, buy a new one. Old computers these days have a crappy performence rating. Fast Lane 09:51, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
- I only bought it last March, which is why I'm trying to stretch it out instead of buying a new one just yet. Where did you hear about it though? Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 10:01, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
I think I heard it on a talk page or something Fast Lane 10:09, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
Disc Problem
Hi, I now have a problem with my GTA IV disc. Apparently, some scratches have appeared on it from my Xbox 360 console, and no matter how I clean it, the system says that it isn't readable. Are there any scratch removers for game discs out there? But, if I have to buy another disc, do I have to start all over again? Somehow I have my GTA IV game stored on a memory stick, so can I still continue on even though I have a different disc? I am tired of boredom, so please give my advice!!!!! Fast Lane 12:39, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
- There are places that can fix disks, but not 100% guaranteed. If however you do need a new disk, the save data is on the hard drive, not the disk, and you can easily continue the game as if you didn't buy a new disk. BTW, Sorry for the delayed reply! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 09:37, 3 February 2009 (UTC) EDIT: Just to add that I missed something (I'm typing this quickly cos I have alot to do), the scratch removers fill in scratches, but the data is permanently missing, which is why success is not 100% guaranteed, but it IS worth a try (instead of paying $119 (Australian) for a new game). Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 09:41, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
So you mean that I can continue the game, even though I have a new disk? Fast Lane 11:43, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
- Most games will allow you to continue even though you have a new disc. I couldn't say whether GTA IV would be the same, but I don't see why it wouldn't work. And BGTAFE - the data is actually stored on the thin silver layer on top (on the back of the sticker) rather than the big clear plastic disc; so if you fill in the cracks properly it can read it perfectly again, so long as the sticker section isn't scratched. Gboyers talk 12:32, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
Maybe I should explain. The scratches on my disc was two whole rings on the back and I think I was caused by placing my Xbox incorrectly(I placed it upwards) and that's why I can't play it properly. Fast Lane 12:35, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
- Heh, I actually knew that (Gboyers), so I don't know why I thought what I did. As for you FL, why would you put it in upside down? Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 08:00, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
I Meant that I placed the console standing while I was in gameplay Fast Lane 12:17, 5 February 2009 (UTC)
Final Decision
Ok, I've finally picked my choice. Instead of blowing my cash on disc repair I'm just going to buy a new disc. Do you think I should go for this one, and if so can I still continue my game? (I've stored the memory on a memory stick)
- Personally, I would rather not be in that mess in the first place (and I'm happy I'm not). I would much rather spend $100 on a game I don't already own. But if I was in your situation, I would buy it (I wouldn't just forget about it)! As for the memory, it doesn't need to be stored on anything except the console's hard drive (hard disk drive). That is a good habit to get into (I back up all my save games), but the game should be playable just as if you're using the same disk. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 05:08, 12 February 2009 (UTC)
You mean the memory stick? Fast Lane 13:16, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
- What I meant was that the save game does not need to be on a USB Mass Storage Device (USB Drive, Zippy, Thumb Drive, Memory Stick, whatever else you want to call it), but just on the console itself (like it always is). I also said that backing up your save game (on to any form of removable media) is a good habit, that I always follow. Hope that makes sense! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 23:12, 13 February 2009 (UTC)
Maybe the Save Game Won't Work
Yesterday I went to play GTA IV for the first time in ages, it told me You did not create this save game, it cannot be loaded. That's four completed storylines and one file well on it's way to 100%. That's annoying. Luckily I have a "secret" account on my PS3 (I have a James account and a GTA IV account) so I had a backup which works. It's scary to think what could have happened though, I have no idea why it would say that anyway! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 10:06, 24 February 2009 (UTC)
The Internet
Hi there! It's been quite a long time! I was checking out Wikipedia and the Xbox 360 support website and I found the reason my GTA IV disc had recieved some circular scraches all around the disc!(they were a large ring). Apparently, Microsoft(the blokes who make the Xbox 360) said that the reason why discs recieved circular disc marks was because some people had been playing the disc with the console upright(that means the "on" button on the button and the disc tray on the right side). Somehow, I'd been playing GTA IV with the disc playing in that console position! But, right now I can't really get a new disc. My local HMV(HK'S version of Gamestop and a movie store combined) hasn't got a stock of GTA IV. So, until a new shipment comes I'm stuck playing Midnight Club LA(Mind you, It's made by Rockstar also and is good!). Fast Lane 04:56, 8 March 2009 (UTC)
Poll Problem
Hi there! I just have a problem with GTA Wiki's create a poll system. When I type in a second choice, another line doesn't appear? Is there a limit you can choose on how many lines you want? Fast Lane 00:48, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
- Sorry for the delayed reply, I haven't been on here for a few days. The maximum amount of choices is ten, so I don't know why it's stopping after two. I will check it out soon! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 08:55, 7 April 2009 (UTC)
Date Problem(GTA IV)
Hi there. I just have a problem with one of the girlfriends you can date in GTA IV. Currently, I'm with Alex Chilton and somehow if I do any sport activity(pool or darts) she doesn't ask to go home. Is there anything to fix this bug?
Date Problem(GTA IV)
Hi there. I just have a problem with one of the girlfriends you can date in GTA IV. Currently, I'm with Alex Chilton and somehow if I do any sport activity(pool or darts) she doesn't ask to go home. Is there anything to fix this bug?Fast Lane 14:19, 8 April 2009 (UTC)
- You've asked this question on your own talk page - which nobody else necessarily checks. Best to ask your question in the Forum, or on another users' talk page if you know they can definitely help. Gboyers talk 16:36, 8 April 2009 (UTC)
Backing Up Save Games
Sorry, but no I can't help you, as I don't have a 360 (so I don't know what to do). But I can give you a guide. On the PS3 in the Cross Media Bar, I go to the "Games" section, and choose Save Games (or something like that). Then I scroll down to the save game I want and click the options button (which in the case of the PS3 is X). The choices I get are copy and delete. Obviously the one you want is copy (but remember, this is just a guide and on the 360 it will be different), so with some kind of storage device inserted into a USB slot on the console choose copy, and choose where you want to save it to. Hope that helps! BTW, I'm getting close to 100% in GTA IV (keep in mind that I haven't been playing real often and that I played another game in between, not to mention the fact that my PS3 got stolen before I even finished the storyline the first time), and last night, I thought I had only played for like an hour, I actually played for six hours. I couldn't believe it, I NEVER play for more than two hours at a time! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 12:01, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
Where do you mean to save it to? The new disc or another account? Fast Lane 12:38, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
- Anywhere is fine, but I go for the removable media so that if anything happens to the system, the save game still exists. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 22:56, 16 April 2009 (UTC)
RE: How To
I'm assuming that by copying the same game, you meant save game. I don't really know because I've never used a different disk with the same save game. But I can't think of any reason why the console would recognise it as a different disk, the only possible problem being the GTA IV update patch that was released ages ago (that would now be just a part of the disk for new disks, making the patch that's already on your console irrelevant (if you ever downloaded it, which you would have had to if you played online?)). But the game would probably just ignore that (or better yet, you could delete it), and even with that, it would only affect the game, not the save game, so there is no reason that the game shouldn't recognise a save game. The save game knows if it's on the console it started on (at least on PS3), but I don't know about the disk. Just turn it on, and if it does start a new game for some reason, try and load. tell me how it goes! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 05:16, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- It turns out copying isn't needed on a Xbox 360! I just put in the disk, and my previous game started up again! I just have something in my head I need to ask to you, it's about Stevie's Car Thefts. Do you need to complete "Babysitting" along with all of Ray Boccino's missions to unlock them?Fast Lane 07:30, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Huh, I never said that you needed to copy it for it to work with a new disk. The reason I copy my save games is in case something happens to my console (like when it got stolen, I didn't have to start again, I just had to go back a few missions to the last time I copied my save game). As for Stevie, I don't know. Why would you have to complete Ray Boccino's missions? He has no connection to Stevie. And according to the Stevie's Car Thefts page, they are unlocked after Smackdown for Derrick McReary (but depending on how quick you start the next mission, you might not get the phone call after straight after Smackdown, and Babysitting is the next mission for Derrick, which explains why you got it after that mission). Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 07:37, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Well, I haven't got the call from Brucie. I have completed his Exotic Imports and "Smackdown". Even though I turned off the sleep mode for my cell phone, it still doesn't come upFast Lane 07:43, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I don't use autosave because something that I've always done since I started playing GTA games was not saving after deaths so it doesn't save the deaths in the stats or take the money off me, and with autosave you have no choice. So I save on the bed after every mission (so if I die in the next mission I don't have to do both again), which advances time by six hours. So I pretty much always get phone calls when I'm supposed to (after I save), whereas other people might have to wait, it might even be a few more missions before enough time passes (and if you keep turning it on and off without doing the next mission, it means it never saves and time never advances, keep that in mind)! Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 07:48, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Hi. I've managed to unlock Stevie's Car Thefts in a way I found on the internet. I did Ray Boccino's A Long Way To Fall to unlock the Aldereny Safehouse, then I got the call from Brucie about Stevie. Then I did Babysitting and I got my first message from Stevie. It turns out you need to do all of Brucie's missions(including Exotic Imports), obtain the Alderney safehouse AND do Smackdown. Thanks for your help though. Fast Lane 11:52, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
RE: Poll Glitch
Hmm, On top of what you mentioned I'm also having the trouble that after I type in the second answer, the box asking for the third answer doesn't pop up like it should. Is this happening to you too? Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 11:22, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
Yep. The third answer box won't pop up in my case also. Fast Lane 22:22, 17 May 2009 (UTC)
Reply: MJ RIP
Sorry for the delayed reply, I haven't been around for a while. I heard about that last Friday morning, I didn't really like him, but it was a shock to find out that he had died. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 06:06, 6 July 2009 (UTC)
Michael Jackson
Is it okay if I laugh at the fact that the zombie... I mean "Michael Jackson" is dead? I mean no one liked it... I mean "him".--TheLost~JohnnyKlebitz 03:26, 21 July 2009 (UTC)
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My look of the day, simple and comfy.
It's getting colder here and all I can think about are layers! Can't wait to play with them again, after all we are nearly in the middle of autumn, the trees are getting more colorful, you walk among dead leaves and you feel fresh all the time.
Soon I will be leaving again for Bucharest; oh dear.. I don't want to pack again..
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Hello. I recently tried out two different FNX9 9mm pistols. FNX is the successor to Fabrique National's FNP-handgun series. This polymer-framed, double-action semiautomatic sports frame-mounted, ambidextrous thumb safety levers, which double as decockers, and the pistol does permit Condition One ("cocked-and-locked") Carry for those preferring that option. Unlike the Hi Power, the FNX-line is manufactured in the USA.
The FNX9 has a stainless-steel slide-and-barrel assembly. On one pistol both were left "in the white" for a two-tone appearance. The slide/barrel assembly had been somehow coated black on the pistol. (Other than "looks", these pistols performed equivalently.)
Here is the dark version of the FNX9 semiautomatic pistol. The thumb safety ("on safe" in this picture) can be applied whether the hammer is at full-cock, in the "hammer drop position" (as shown in the photo) or fully foward. The hammer can also be cocked with the thumb safety applied and the slide can be hand-cycled as well. The only time that the pistol must be off-safety is to fire it! Certainly, it can be carried with the hammer down for a DA first-shot and the safety off, but for those preferring to do so, the safety can be applied and disengaged during presentation as is done by practicioners of the single-action autoloader. Barrel length is 4".
FN advises that these pistols are sighted-in for a dead-on hold at 20 yards.
This 15-shot group was fired in three series of 5-shots, the first of each being fired double-action. The two shots at 6 o'clock and one at eleven o' clock are those hits. The remaining twelve were fired single-action and are in about a 2" group. The three double-action shots spread the group to approximately 3 1/2" or so. Ammunition used was Winchester 127-gr. Ranger +P+.
I have no doubt that the pistol is capable of better inherent mechanical accuracy and the spread is due to the "human factor"....mine!
Primer strikes were positive and reasonably well-centered. There were no failures to fire whatsoever in over 1000 shots fired in 5 separate range visits, including this one.
Previous to todays shooting session, this particular FNX9 had digested roughly 700 shots of various commercial ammuntion. With today's 320 shots, that count is now over a thousand with no failures of any sort.
In my opinion, the pistol has the potential as a viable choice for those desiring a reliable and lightweight polymer-framed autoloader for either home defense, concealed carry or both. (The pistol is larger than some expressly intended for clandestine carrying, but this pistol can be concealed with little effort and appropriate clothes selection.)
There are features I really like with the FNX9, but it has some I find distasteful as well. For those interested in a more detail and lengthy report, follow the link below:
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Best to all and good shooting.
First Shots: FNX9 Pistol
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Re: First Shots: FNX9 Pistol
Thanks for the writeups!
I'll keep my Highpowers and CZ75B though.
I'll keep my Highpowers and CZ75B though.
Retractable claws; the *original* concealed carry
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Re: First Shots: FNX9 Pistol
Thank you Stephen.
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LITTLE ROCK — New policies approved this summer to improve the disciplining and monitoring of parolees accused of new crimes led to a record number of state prisoners backed up in county jails, state prison officials told legislators Friday.
LITTLE ROCK — New policies approved this summer to improve the disciplining and monitoring of parolees accused of new crimes led to a record number of state prisoners backed up in county jails, state prison officials told legislators Friday.
Department of Correction spokeswoman Shea Wilson told the Legislative Council that 2,144 state prisoners were in county jails Friday afternoon waiting for beds to open up in the state prison system.
Prison officials said the department is ready to open 446 new beds when $8 million in funding is available, and said the old department diagnostic unit in Pine Bluff could be refurbished to house 550 inmates at a cost of at least $16 million.
"We have had tremendous growth," said Sheila Sharp, director of the state Department of Community Corrections, attributing the increase to recent policy changes, including putting parole and probation violators behind bars pending revocation hearings.
Sharp said 20 new parole officers are to begin a six-week training class next week. The addition of those officers will help reduce the work load significantly, she said.
Currently each officer works with an average about 118 parolees or probationers, while the recommended number is about 60, she said.
Since July, legislators have been demanding an explanation for how Darrell Dennis, released from prison in 2008, remained on the streets despite repeated felony arrests without having his parole revoked.
Dennis was last released from the Pulaski County jail on May 8 after parole officials decided not to revoke his parole pending a mental evaluation. Less than 48 hours later, 18-year-old Forrest Abrams of Fayetteville was found dead at a Little Rock intersection. On May 22, Dennis was arrested and charged in the slaying. His parole was revoked June 5.
An investigation by the Department of Correction led the state Board of Corrections chairman to conclude that poor decisions, not parole policies, was the reason Dennis remained free.
A internal DCC investigation ordered by Gov. Mike Beebe and a state police investigation have not been completed.
Wilson told lawmakers Friday that with $8 million the department could open 200 beds at the North Central Unit at Calico Rock, 100 beds at the McPherson Unit at Newport, 88 beds at the Ouachita River Unit in Malvern and 58 beds at the Northwest Arkansas Work Release Center in Springdale.
She said the department has put together a plan to refurbish the old diagnostic unit in Pine Bluff into a prison facility. The price tag is $16 million to $18 million, she said.
Rep. Terry Rice, R-Waldron, told prison officials to keep lawmakers apprised of the rising prison population.
"We need to know what's going on," Rice said. "There has been a lot of change."
Also Friday, the Legislative Council endorsed a proposal to create a 10-member subcommittee — five members each from the House and Senate — so lawmakers can continue to participate in finding a location for building a new state veterans home.
The 22-member Arkansas Veterans Home Task Force, created by the Legislature earlier this year to recommend a future site for the new veterans home, expires Oct. 31.
Sen. Jane English, R-North Little Rock, said Friday a great deal of work still needs to be done and the new subcommittee would allow lawmakers to continue to participate in the process of finding a location and building the facility.


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|Bowling with the Mega Ice Cream Ball
I have to start by saying that my camera died only a few shots in so the pics I have to post may not seem appropriate since kids and alcohol are both involved but I promise the two never mixed! We had so much fun with this ice cream ball on an end of summer camping trip. Five couples each with a couple kids makes for many people to keep this thing rolling and tumbling which is exactly what we needed. Wow..this is not the ice cream ball. It's the "Mega" ice cream ball. So it makes a quart of ice cream instead of a pint or so and with that said it means its heavy when all ingredients are in place so it was amusing seeing 3 and 4 year olds trying to get this thing moving.
I have to say again...this was SO much fun and the kids were so anxious to eat homemade ice cream around the campfire. So first we added all the ingredients..heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla and sealed it shut. Opened the other end, added ice and rock salt then sealed it shut. Then the fun began. As I mentioned it was quite heavy so it was a little challenging but then the brilliant idea of bowling came about. Beer bottles + ball = ice cream ball bowling! OMG...hysterical and fun. I must say...kids don't try this at home....it could get dangerous as again, this thing is heavy! The ball itself took a little bit of a beating during our bowling tournament but nothing that harmed the final product so it all went just fine.
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Tucker Peabody
|Memphis, Tenn.(Christian Brothers HS)
2014 Track and Field: Won the 300 meters at the UAB Blazer Invitational with a time of 33.57 breaking the indoor school record… Won the 200 meters with a time of 21.31 at the Emory Crossplex Invitational ... Won the 200 meters at the Samford Multi and Invitational crossing the line 21.20… Competed with the 4x400-meter relay team finishing first at the A-Sun Indoor Championships (3:18.57)… Won the 200 meters at the A-Sun Championships with a time of 21.69… Broke the indoor school record in the 60 meters (6.84) as well as in the 200 meters (21.05)… Member of the 4x400-meter relay team breaking the indoor school record with a time of 3:16.67... Broke the outdoor school record with the 4x400-meter relay team finishing in 3:13.23.
2013 Track and Field: Placed first at the Edward S. Temple Classic in the 200m with a finishing time of 21.75s... Also took first in the 200m at the ETSU Niswonger Invitational 2013 crossing the line in 21.36s... At the TSU Invite, placed first in the 200m with a time of 22.01s as well placing second in the 55m with a time of 6.51s... Secured first place at the A-Sun Indoor Track and Field Championships in the 200m with a finishing time of 21.27s... Captured another pair of wins at the Samford Multi and Invitational in the 100m and 200m after he finished the races in 10.69s and 21.28 respectively... Landed a first-place victory at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold Meet posting a time of 21.32 in the 200m... Also placed first at the Vanderbilt Invitational in the 100m and the 4x1 with times of 10.63s (100m) and 41.80s (4x1)... Brought home first at the A-Sun Outdoor Championships in the 200m and 4x4 finishing the 200m in 20.68s and the 4x4 in 3:14.76s.
2012 Track and Field: Recorded a first-place victory at the MTSU Christmas Invitational in the 200m finishing in 21.77s... Also placed fourth in both the 55m and 4x440 yd races at the meet, finishing the races in 6.48s and 3:29.12s respectively... Placed second at the Ed Temple Invite in the 200m with a time of 21.78s while also setting a personal best in the 55m crossing the line in 6.42s... His time of 21.28s in the 200m at the Niswonger Foundation Invitational placed him first overall in the event... Collected three first-place victories at Hoosier Hills in the 60m and 200m finishing the 200m in 21.59s and two 60m races in 7.09s and 6.98s... At the Atlantic Sun Conference Championships, earned first place in the 200m with a time of 21.30s and third in the 60m crossing the line in 6.90s... Finished first at the BSC 'Southern Invitational in the 400m with a time of 49.44s... Swept away the competition at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold meet after placing first in the 100m finishing the race in 10.99s... Also scored a pair of first-place finishes at the A-Sun Outdoor Championships in the 200m and 4x4 with times of 21.14s and 3:13.97s respectively... Qualified for the NCAA Division I East Preliminary round where he finished 45th finishing the 200m in 26.39s.
2011 Track and Field: Finished second in the 200m dash in his first meet, at the Ed Temple Invite, with a 22.48s run... Won the 200m dash at the Hoosier Hills with a season-best 21.89s mark... 6.98s 60m dash mark came at the A-Sun Indoor Championships, where he finished fifth... Won the 100m dash (11.08s) and finished second in the 200m (21.82s) at the Birmingham-Southern Invitational... Won the 200m at the Vanderbilt Black and Gold with a 21.99s run... Finished runner-up in the 200m (personal-best 21.27s) and was fifth in the 100m dash (wind-aided 10.59s) at the A-Sun Outdoor Championships... 10.70s unaided mark was personal-best and good for 12th at the Oxy Invitational.
Prep: Ran for Carl Brock at Christian Brothers High School... 2010 TSSAA 200m champion... Also in 2010, finished second in the 100m dash and was part of the runner-up 4x100m relay team... Owns high school's records in 100m dash (10.95s) and 200m dash (22.07s)... Lettered in football, and was academic All-American... Member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Son of Bobbie Jo Schneck... Has one brother (Jack) and one sister (Julia Schneck)... Interned for an orthopaedic surgeon before coming to Lipscomb.


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Queen's gift list features everything from llamas to dog beds
Queen Elizabeth, seen here greeting the public during a visit to the Royal Commonwealth Society in November, received hundreds of gifts, small and large, during her Diamond Jubilee year. (Getty Images)
It's always nice to receive presents, but -- as one might suspect -- it gets to wild and wacky proportions when you're the Queen. Especially during a Diamond Jubilee year.
As is its duty, Buckingham Palace has released a long list of gifts given to members of Royal Family in 2012, everything from exotic animals to tea towels to Tiffany jewellry.
The Queen's bounty includes 436 books, 235 CDs and DVDs, 81 pieces of embroidery or knitting and 19 tea towels. And just in case she needs them -- 78 portraits of herself.
Small stuff mostly, which, if not used by the Royal Family (for which they would pay tax), ends up as part of the Royal Household collection or given to charity.
Among the interesting items:
► Dog bed in the shape of a crown
► Tea cosy with knitted images of the Queen and her corgis.
► Honorary ownership of a baby llama
► Adoption papers for a baby elephant
► Two thrones made of willow and a third of Chinese enamel
► Lego model of the Tower Bridge
► 1950s Tiffany silver compact from Barack and Michelle Obama
► Gold, silver and bronze Olympic medal set from the International Olympic Committee
Prince Philip also received his share of nice presents, from six bottles of wine to a pair of Swarovski binoculars to a gold sword to a salad bowl. Mustn't forget the hologram of the prince driving his ponies.
Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, Countess of Wessex had a decent haul, including jewels from Kuwait and two feather headdresses from Trinidad and Tobago. Their list also included a CD on good manners from a member of the public in Canada and a box of Cadbury Fingers.
The 2012 gift list for Prince Charles, Prince William and Kate, and Prince Harry is released separately from Clarence House.
Princesses Beatrice, left and Eugenie pose next to a Mini in front of Brandenburg Gate as they promote the GREAT initiative in Berlin on Thursday. (Getty Images)
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie don't often get the spotlight to themselves amid their more famous Royal Family relatives, but they looked quite comfortable in their ambassador roles Thursday in Berlin.
But they won't get any points for their driving.
The daughters of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson are Germany as part of the GREAT campaign to promote UK trade and tourism. Even better for the British taxpayer, dad is picking up the two-day travel tab.
The sisters started at the Brandenburg Gate, climbing into their Union Jack-adorned Mini for a trip to the British Embassy. Perhaps feeling the media heat of the moment, Princess Eugenie was at the wheel when she ran a red light near the famous landmark on the 500-metre trip to the embassy. Police were on scene, but didn't press the point.
After all, this is all about photo-ops and the young royals seem very obliging on that score, but the trip is seen by some as nothing more than a stage for launching some kind of public presence for Andrew's kids. They are not tasked with performing royal duties, but their father is keen to make sure they get some share of the limelight as the fifth and sixth in line for the throne.
Writing in the Telegraph, royal watcher Cathy Newman says her sources indicate that this trip is more about promoting royals than trade. One government source told her: "You have to understand with the Royals: they do exactly what they like." With Prince Andrew, the situation is "totally uncontrolled."
Politics aside, the princesses are putting on the charm for this trip, and they appear to be good at it. And while they don't attract the attention like Kate, they clearly have their own sense of style and are camera friendly. Princess Beatrice looked especially smart in green silk dress by Jonathon Saunders.
Princess Eugenie meets pupils at the British School in Berlin on Thursday. She and sister Beatrice are in Berlin supporting the government's GREAT initiative, promoting the UK abroad. (Getty Images)
Princess Eugenie is at the controls while her sister Beatrice looks on during their visit to the e-commerce company 'Zalando' in Berlin. (Getty Images)
Princess Beatrice digs into the school supplies as she helps out a pupil during a visit to the British School in Berlin. (Getty Images)
Beatrice, left, and Eugenie pose for photographers at the British Ambassador's residence on Thursday in Berlin. The royal sisters will visit Hanover on Friday as part of this two-day trip. (Getty Images)


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I wouldn't touch the canon 1ds mark 2. I had one and hated it.
I have had the 1DMkII, the 30D, the 5D and 1DMkIII. I have also shot the 1DSMkII, 1DSMkIII, the 5DMkII, the 7D. I now have 2 5DMkIII and I think the image quality is just amazing and far superior to any of the others.


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New SRT
The Small Radio Telescope was developed by Haystack Observatory to serve as an educational tool for universities and colleges for teaching astronomy and radio technology. The original SRT was popular, with several hundred being built and is still in use at many colleges. It is no longer available new, however, and advances in electronics have rendered the original obsolete. Development of a new SRT was undertaken by Haystack in summer 2012.
The primary philosophy of this new design for the SRT is that the users should build the telescope themselves from commercially available equipment, based on plans, instructions, and software provided by Haystack. It is designed to be assembled easily with minimal need for special tools or skills. This approach provides an educational opportunity to the users who build the telescope. Also, users of the SRT will be more familiar with how it works if they assemble it themselves, allowing better in-house technical assistance.
The SRT is no longer available as a kit from Cassi Corp. If you decide to build an SRT, we recommend using the TV dongle version of the New SRT using parts list given at the bottom of this page.
The new wiki site is up and running
SRT Assembly Information
- Hardware manual (pdf)
- Parts list (pdf)
- Parts list addendum (pdf)
- Drawings
- Rotor Manual
- SRT program downloads
- updated pswriter code (source code)
- pswriter instructions (pdf)
- SRT Software Installation Dependencies (pdf)
- SRT Source Code ver 9 (gzip'd tar file)
- SRT Source Code ver 8 (gzip'd tar file)
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- SRT Source Code initial version (gzip'd tar file)
SRT Reports
- Final Report 2013 by Marc Higginson-Rollins and Alan Rogers (pdf) (We recommend building your SRT using a TV dongle for new SRTs as described in this report.)
- Final Report 2012 by Dustin Johnson and Alan Rogers (pdf)


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Gülru Mutlu Tunca-Boo!! Board Game
At Design Interviews
Interview with Gülru Mutlu Tunca : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : The main inspiration was the ghost themed birthday party of Altan. Guniz, his mother, and I tried to gather all the entertainment, a mother should arrange for the kids into a box. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : We searched for different activities that could entertain the children (such as singing, dancing, telling stories, imitations, memory games, etc.) and we tried to gather those activities with various adventures in a board game. By doing so, we planned to reduce our task to entertain children a bit, instead have time and effort to entertain other guests. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : We are planning to produce BOO!! internationally. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : Approximately 6 months. .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : This design came up from a Ghost themed birthday party organised by Altan. As designers, we search for different games and activities for this theme and realized that there is a bulk of activities and games related with the theme but there is non that collaborates all in one product. Therefore, Boo!! is a big board game that is planned to include any activity to cheer up a birthday party for 6 years and above, but with a horrified glimpse. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : We plan to sell or lease the production rights. .Frank Scott: What made you design this particular type of work?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : From daily needs. To save the day. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : No. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : 6 year kids and above. .Frank Scott: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : First of all the duration of BOO!! is different from the other similar board games. Its educative/entertaining function is designed according to Altan and his friends' interests and concentration spans. The short concentration period was one challenge, so two alternative entertainment zones are designed to extend the duration. Secondly, for the game's sustainability and mobility, the package is designed from recyclable plastic and small in size for mobility and easy storage. The game canvas, however, is designed as a huge organic canvas that can collect up to 10 players around it. .Frank Scott: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : We came up with BOO!! as it is an exclamation that explains the theme perfectly. .Frank Scott: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : Graphic Design Tools are used such as 3DMax, Rhinoceros, Photoshop and Illustrator. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : It is designed as a decomposable small box (dice, spin wheel, player tags and a huge play-mat). Bizonal organization of Boo!! (the adventures experienced the haunted road and the activity zones) extents the game duration and provides the opportunity to include any party activity to a board game. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : We worked as a team. .Frank Scott: What is the role of technology in this particular design?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : The realization technology of BOO!! is mostly affected by our main concern: sustainability of design. Therefore, the package is made of recycled plastic, whereas the huge game canvas is printed on organic fabrics that can be folded up and become smaller. Reducing the dimensions of the package, concerning its folded position, enables the mobility of design. As the usage of the game both during the day-light and dark is crucial for the ghost theme, phosphoric paint is used in the printed images and texts. .Frank Scott: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : Yes. Concentration, time, playing habits and interests of 6 years are researched. The graphics and the color choices are the results of the researches done ongame team and age group. .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : The short concentration period was one challenge, so two alternative entertainment zones are designed to extend the duration. Thus, for the game's sustainability and mobility, the package is designed from recyclable plastic and small in size for mobility. The game canvas, however, is designed as a huge organic canvas. .Frank Scott: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : We believe in our product and experienced that it works as it is planned. So we did not hesitate to submit our design to an international competition. .Frank Scott: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : As well as the aesthetic quality ,the communicative function of the toy has a significant role for its success. .Frank Scott: Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?. Gülru Mutlu Tunca : No thank you. .
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Any update on this that anyone's heard?
Whew - you remembered the " " face in your edit.
And here I was, all concerned because I was beginning to think you didn't like me anymore.
Even if GG wanted to, Hasbro would never give up the rights.
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Since I was born
I've been a point definitely settled
(Roses are eaten fragrant)
Was it the same with you, Montresor?
Immediate risk of disappearance?
(down vaults where the dead are)
Repressed grimaces, forced smiles,
baptised in delectatio morosa.
(violins playing obsession).
I bet you wrote poetry once,
dreamt of being a highwayman.
(Each laughing mouth a wound)
Into that hidden maze –the lifelines on your palm–
I kept myself a secret
(down vaults where the dead are)
movement – a measure of how long
until I turn myself into
(walls between a man and the Carnival.)
a weaver of grand jests,
the echo of rich laughter.
(Down vaults where the dead are)
Us: the smirk of a god.
We grew to be nightshade,
(loose teeth in the mouth of the earth)
but roses? Never.
We were eaten fragrant.
(we'll stay awake and play.)
So be it, Montresor:
Let's take them by the hand
(Come jingle all the way)
through corridors –our mind canals–
and whisper in their ear
(down vaults where the dead are)
tales of stone and mortar
below the river's bed
(a little song called murder).
Basilike Pappa lives in Greece. She likes her coffee black, her walls painted green and blue, her books old or new. She despises yellow curtains and red tape. She can't live without chocolate, flowers and her dog. Places she can be found are: kitchen, office, living room. If she's not at home, I don't know where she is. You can find Basilike up late with a notebook in the Silent Hour.


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Helping children to appreciate and master mathematics is more important today than ever before. An increasingly technological world demands strong mathematical skills for the workforce and everyday life, and these demands will increase in the future.
Research has shown that children are more likely to be successful in mathematics and other academic subjects when parents actively support their learning. To ensure that children are on track for success in school, college, and the workforce, parents must become involved early and stay involved throughout their children's school years. This involvement can help reinforce children's skills and positive attitude toward mathematics.
Parents also can do many things in everyday situations that can help their children learn to solve problems and develop reasoning abilities, which are fundamental skills for learning mathematics. Simple routines such as grocery shopping and doing laundry can become learning experiences.
The No Child Left Behind Act, the national effort to improve education, recognizes that it is vital for children to master the core academic subjects like mathematics if they are to perform to the highest standards of achievement. This brochure is based on the Helping Your Child series of publications for parents and families, which is designed to provide parents with the latest research and practical information to help them support their children and ensure their children's success in school and in life.
Children learn by doing. They try new ideas and challenge old ones. But this learning does not just happen in school. You can help your child learn by providing him or her with safe, interesting learning experiences in a supportive atmosphere. Below is an example of such an activity.
Find it (preschool-kindergarten)
Young children may not recognize that numbers are all around them. Pointing out numbers on everyday items increases their "number sense," and lets them know that numbers are important and are used for many different purposes.
What you need:
- Boxes,
- Cans and bottles of food, and
- Other household supplies.
What to do:
Place several boxes, cans, and bottles on the kitchen table. You might use a cereal box, a can of soup, and a bottle of dishwashing soap. Sit with your child and point out one or two numbers on each item.
Point to one of the items and say a number that is easy to see. Ask your child to find it. Then have him or her look for that number on the other items.
Have your child choose a number for you to find on one of the containers.
Research shows that a child's goals for and beliefs about learning are related to his or her performance in mathematics. Even if you as a parent are not good in mathematics or perhaps feel uncomfortable with the mathematics being taught in a given day's lesson, you can still support your child's mathematics learning by showing you value mathematics. To find out more about what you can do to ensure your child succeeds in mathematics, review the findings and recommendations of the National Mathematics Advisory Panel (see resources).
tips for parents
You can help your child learn mathematics by offering insights into how to approach the subject. Your child will develop more confidence in his or her abilities by understanding the following points:
Problems can be solved in different ways. Although most mathematics problems have only one answer, there may be many ways to get that answer.
Wrong answers sometimes can be useful. Analyzing wrong answers can help your child understand the concepts underlying a problem and learn to apply reasoning skills to arrive at the correct answer.
Being able to do mathematics in your head is important. Mathematics is not restricted to pencil and paper activities. Doing mathematics in your head ("mental math") is a valuable skill that comes in handy when making quick calculations in stores, restaurants, or gas stations. Let your child know that by using mental math, his or her mathematics skills will become stronger.
It is sometimes okay to use a calculator to solve mathematics problems. Let your child know that to use calculators correctly and most efficiently, he or she will need a strong foundation in mathematics.
This brochure was drawn from the larger booklet in the Helping Your Child series, "Helping Your Child Learn Mathematics," which provides tips, resources, and fun activities that parents can use with children from preschool age through fifth grade to strengthen their mathematics skills and build positive attitudes toward mathematics. For more information on how you can help your child learn mathematicsalong with a wide range of other subjectsvisit the Helping Your Child series Web site at www.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/hyc.html.
Searching for more information on how you can help your child learn mathematics? Take a look at the following resources from the U.S. Department of Education and other organizations:
- U.S. Department of Education: www.ed.gov or 1-800-USA-LEARN
- The National Mathematics Advisory Panel: www.ed.gov/mathpanel
- The Parents Portal: www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE): www.ed.gov/free/index.html
- Parental Information and Resource Centers: www.ed.gov/programs/pirc/index.html
- National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: www.nctm.org/resources/families.aspx
Note: This document contains information about and from public and private entities and organizations for the reader's information. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education of any entity, organization, products or services offered or views expressed. This publication also contains hyperlinks and URLs created and maintained by outside organizations and are provided for the reader's convenience. The Department is not responsible for the accuracy of information found in them.


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[cellular news] researchers from the US and Germany point out an inherent flaw in the financial industry adopting biometric logins to boost security in that the advent of mobile devices, such as netbooks, PDAs, and smart phones might make biometric logins impossible when one is on the move.
Biometric logins that use fingerprints, voice recognition, or identify you based on how you type look set to replace conventional passwords for accessing online banking and credit card services, online payment companies and even internet stockbrokers. However, smart phones and other portable devices do not currently have the sophistication to be adapted easily for biometric technology. Moreover, users are likely to be reluctant to carry yet another device and its associated electrical charger along with their smart phone simply to login to their bank account when not at their desktop computer.
James Pope of the College of Business Administration, at the University of Toledo, Ohio working with Dieter Bartmann of the University of Regensburg, Germany, explain that the security of online financial transactions is becoming an increasing problem, especially as security loopholes in login systems and web browsers emerge repeatedly. Simply logging in with a password looks set to become technically passé.
"Passwords have been widely used because of their simplicity of implementation and use," the researchers say, "but are now regarded as providing minimal security." Moreover, as repeated scare stories about hacking and identity theft pervade the media, consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about online security. Further development of e-commerce and banking will be stifled if the issues of fraud and identity theft are not addressed. While biometric readers are being adapted for desktop computers they are seriously lagging behind in portability and compatibility with smart phones and other mobile computing devices.
Passwords are Passé but Biometrics are Not Mobile
Sunday, April 25, 2010
financial industry adopting biometric logins to boost security - biometric logins impossible when one is on the move
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