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NEW YORK - An ex-U.S. Army soldier has admitted he took two grenades from Fort Bragg, N.C., to his home in New York City after shipping them back from his service in Iraq.
The U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan says Anthony Cibelli pleaded guilty Friday to transporting the grenades without a license. His lawyer hasn't responded to an email seeking comment.
Cibelli faces up to five years in prison. His sentencing is set for Oct. 16.
The 25-year-old Cibelli was discharged from the Army in 2010.
Authorities searched his Bronx home last December. They say they found two grenades on the roof outside his bedroom window plus four guns, two improvised explosive devices and ammunition.
Cibelli told officers he'd stashed the items in a container he shipped from Iraq to Fort Bragg.


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by Pete Mazzaccaro
Most 11-year-old kids spend their summers honing their swimming-pool skills or sharpening up for sports at camp. Maybe they do little more than go on a summer-long break of hanging at the house and wasting away the days with friends also out of school.
Maya Esberg, an 11-year-old Hill resident about to go back to Germantown Friends School where she will begin the seventh grade, spent her summer planning a benefit concert, featuring local singer and recording artist Jessi Teich, to raise money for an orphanage and children's service in Kenya called St. Rita's, an organization that cares for children whose parents have died of HIV/AIDS.
Esberg said she was introduced to St. Rita Community-Based Orphan Care as a sixth grader when her homeroom teacher, June Gondi, asked her class to raise at least $20 per student for the charity.
"Our class raised $500," she said. "We started a feeding program that guarantees at least one meal a day. I hope the money I raise at the concert will help the feeding program continue to grow so they can have three meals a day and grow to accept more kids. Rita's is not an orphanage in the traditional sense that's it's like an actual building. They help kids by finding them food and clothing and finding them homes."
The idea for the benefit came to Esberg and family – mother Tema, dad Doug and brother Adin – when they were meeting with their Rabbi at Mishkan Shalom about a charitable work Esberg would have to perform in order to receive her Bat Mitzvah when she turns 12. Esberg explained that all children in line for Bar and Bat Mitzvah must work for or raise money for a charity.
"I knew I wanted to help St. Rita's, but I didn't know how or what I was going to do," Esberg said. "We were brainstorming ideas, thinking about things I was interested in, and music came up as something I really enjoy."
Indeed. Esberg took piano lessens between first and fifth grades. Last year, bored with the piano, she set out to find a different instrument. She settled on an unusual choice: the upright bass.
"I was trying to brainstorm about what the most unusual instrument I could play would be," she said, "something that would give me a better shot of being in a jazz group. I don't think I've ever heard of a female upright bassist."
She recalled seeing a jazz combo in the window of restaurant downtown. During a bass solo, she fell in love with the instrument.
"I don't know who it was, but I remember thinking, 'I really want to play that,'" she said. "It sounds so beautiful. I want to try and do that."
Esberg will play at least one song with Teich, whose enthusiasm for the benefit helped Esberg make it into what really has become a big-time fundraiser.
Esberg said her mother, Tema Esberg, is friends with Teich, a jazz R&B performer who put out a debut album in 2010 called "Barely There."
Esberg wrote to Teich to ask her to perform at the concert. Teich loved the idea and accepted, but not before putting in motion a series of plans that would make Esberg's little fundraiser something substantially greater.
"Originally it was going to be a small thing, with Jessi and maybe one other group in the basement of my synagogue," Esberg said, "Jessi was so excited, she sent my letter to her friend* Jeff Green. They wanted to get a lot more involved than just having Jessi play, so we set up a meeting to talk about bigger ideas."
The meeting included the revelation that Green was so interested in the benefit that he had secured corporate sponsors for the performance. The sponsors have donated enough to ensure that every dime raised at the concert and auction will go directly to St. Rita's
Esberg will take the stage with Teich during the performance that will take place on Sunday, Sept. 2, at the ACE Conference Center, 800 Ridge Pike in Lafayette Hill. Other performers include Leana Song, an Afro-Cuban drum and music ensemble. The concert will be outdoors, weather permitting, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tickets for the event are $25 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets can be purchased, and $10 donations can be made at maya.ticketbud.com.
Esberg said that the planning for the event has been work, but she doesn't seem at all fazed by how much time she spent this summer answering emails and making scouting calls to would-be participants and donors (it's worth noting here that it was Maya who made the call to my office to let us know about the event, not her mother or father).
"I knew I had to make time around other things I did this summer for this," she said. " I went away for two weeks to sleep-away camp but still had access to email to answer questions and check up on the event."
When it came time to gather donation items, it was Esberg who went door-to-door on Germantown Avenue to ask shop owners for items. She said she has between 15 and 20 items, including toys from O'Doodles, gift certificates for Indigo Schuy, a print from the Philadelphia Print Shop, a piece from Gravers Lane Gallery and a signed Phillies baseball. She wasn't sure who the player was at the time.
"But hey, it's a Phillies baseball," she said.
There's even a guitar and free lessons package from Bluebond guitars in Center City.
The best part for Esberg is that, although the benefit has become so big, the theme that started it all should be well represented: kids helping kids.
"That's what this is," she said. "We'll have kids from my school playing music, and it's part of kids helping other kids."
* An earlier version of this story referred to Green as Teich's producer. He is not.

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With their sixth round selection (177th), the Washington Capitals selected Travis Boyd of the U.S. National Development Team Program (NDTP). In 60 games this past season with USA, he scored 13 goals and 25 assists for a total of 38 points. His discipline is beyond compare with just 16 PIMs in those 60 games. He also participated in April's IIHF U18 tournament, with six points in six games, earning a gold medal with the USA team.
Boyd is committed to attending the University of Minnesota beginning next year.
Boyd began drawing buzz as an 8th grader playing on his high school's hockey team in Hopkins, Minnesota. After leading his team in scoring with 46 points his first year, he was invited to join the U.S. NTDP. He couldn't turn down the invitation, considering the opportunity to play for his country the chance of a lifetime.
In post-selection interviews, Boyd compared himself to Claude Giroux. Scouting reports wouldn't disagree, saying he's a "shifty player that has great hands and a keen ability to read the play in front of him." While he doesn't have a very heavy shot, it is accurate. He has good vision, great playmaking ability, and is a skilled passer.
He showed off those exact talents in one game during the U18 tournament, an 8-1 USA win over Slovakia. Boyd scored a shorthanded goal during the game, and one observer marveled at the play that led to it.
Travis Boyd's shorthanded tally was a thing of beauty. He out-raced a defenseman to the puck in the Slovakian zone, out-muscled said defender, put the puck to his backhand, and with one hand on his stick let it glide right into the net. It was a great goal and that was probably the straw that broke the Slovakian camel's back.
As he prepares to head to Minnesota, Boyd says his main focus is getting stronger and faster. One weakness scouts see is his skating. While he does have maneuverability on the ice, his speed could use some work. He needs to put some weight on his relatively small frame, and he plans to work on skating with training coaches to improve his speed.
Minnesota coach Don Lucia agrees with Boyd's conditioning plans. "He can play on the power play on the half wall and can kill penalties," Lucia says. "I think as he adds strength that he will be able to play in any situation that we have going into the next few years."
When his name was called on Saturday, Boyd was thrown for a loop. "I didn't really expect Washington, I never talked to them." Not that he's not happy to come to DC and be a part of the Capitals organization. "It's awesome because Washington's a great place, good team, I'm happy to go there."


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I got this in the mail today. From the Capitol chevrolet in Austin TX. It used to have studs on the back but were broken off & adhesive applied. This is just another piece to the puzzle on the 68. Very happy
Did the dealership you called send that to you Darrel? OR did you find it elsewhere? Regardless it looks neat, and will enhance your car..
Those studs were actually for chroming/dipping purposes.Most chroming companies removed them after the process some dealers requested they leave them on.When I worked at a Chevrolet dealership a memorandum came down from GM to stop using pinned emblems the the trunklids were rusting from the drill holes and had to be repaired under warranty.Thats when the all emblems were to be doubleside taped.
-Vellu, That may not be the frame from the late 60's time period, I belive it is later 70's. Still nice to have, no one will even know. I think the ones from that period did not have a phone number but a location, lust like the PDF ad above. It looks like the phone number is different from the Ad. VT


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Table of Content
Meeting Minutes
This page contains links to minutes for GMAT's weekly team meeting. The minutes are stored as individual Google Documents. They are also collected into the GMAT Meeting Minutes shared folder.
- December 6
- November 29
- November 22 - no meeting
- November 15
- November 8
- November 1
- October 25
- October 18
- October 11
- October 4
- September 27 - no meeting
- September 20
- September 13
- September 6
- August 30
- August 23
- August 16
- August 9
- August 2
- July 26
- July 19
- July 12
- July 5
- June 28
- June 14
- June 7
- May 17
- May 10
- May 3
- April 26
- April 19
- April 12
- April 5
- March 29
- March 22
- March 15
- March 1
- February 23
- February 16
- February 9
- February 2
- January 27
- January 19
- January 12
- January 5
Previous minutes are located at the GMAT Forums. The minutes were started based on this template, though generally each week is just copied over to the next. The template has not been kept up to date.
Minutes Workflow
The process of recording meeting minutes is as follows:
Meeting day
Send out an email to everyone with a link to the new document.
In the meeting
- Bring up the minutes on your laptop
- Record discussion and decisions for each item
- Submit tickets in JIRA for any action items
After the meeting
- Copy the previous week's minutes document and change the name to the new date.
- Change the sharing preferences to publicly-viewable and publicly-editable.
- Add a link to the top of the list above.
- Delete the following information from the new copy:
- Present column in the Attendees list
- Status, Discussion, and Decisions sections from the previous week
- Upcoming milestones that have passed
R2013a End Game QA Processes
See the System QA Tracking page for status tracking and links to the working documents
Overview, Goals, and Guiding Philosophy
We are in the end-game phase for GMAT v1.0 and our work product is R2013a (Production Release). To reach this goal, our primary work is to:
- Explore: Use GMAT and exercise your features
- Document: Describe final behavior in working specs and User Documentation
- Test: Complete critical system and beta testing
- Wrap up: Final inspections and migration
We've found that these activities are not necessarily sequential. As you test, you discover information that is useful to users and that should be included in specifications. When you document, you think of areas that could use extra exploratory or beta testing. You will probably make a few cycles through these activities or treat them as parallel activities.
GMAT has many, many tests. We are not starting from scratch, we are making a final pass. Beware of letting perfect be the enemy of good in your testing. It takes a disproportionate amount of time to find the last remaining bugs so balance value of testing with our schedule. Our documentation on the other hand, is not as thorough as our test coverage, and requires a lot of updating and expanding. Start from existing docs and consolidate and update when possible.
The sections below describe the work flow and deliverables for the Explore, Document, Test areas. The primary deliverables of this work are:
The first step is to simply explore the feature and document what you find. There is a placeholder in the "Explore" section of the feature spec to record a complete list of all known issues during the exploration phase. We use this list to do a pre-triage/sanity check to determine the state of the feature.
The goals of the documentation effort are:
- To provide working specs that define R2013a behavior
- To provide high quality end user docs
The basic workflow for documentation is illustrated below. Begin by consolidating existing material from old documents in working specifications and then update the specification for style and completeness. Completed draft specs are inspected by a developer, tester, and possibly another engineer. After all issues in the specs are resolved, the material relevant to users is included in end-user documentation and you can use the spec to evaluate existing test coverage.
Old Documentation
Historical and old documenation is currently listed in html help files and in a pdf file that we used to call "Quick Tables". While this information is not complete, it will provide a good start for completing specs described in the next section. Here are links to useful, but out of date, functional documentation:
Working Specs
In this section,we'll discuss how to write working specs that will be used to (1) define R2013a behavior, (2) evaluate existing test coverage, and (3) to write end-user documentation. We'll discuss each section of the working spec (Requirements, Functional Specifications, and Field Specifications) below. You'll need the following templates and historical documents for this work.
- Existing Specs and Tracking Page
- GMAT Requirements Specification
- Field spec reference guide
- Feature Spec Template
Requirements and Inspection
Move requirements from the GMAT Requirements spreadsheet show above into the appropriate section in the working spec. Inspect the requirements asking the following questions:
Send any issues found when reviewing to the SPH for CCB Analysis.
End-User Documentation
After specs are inspected and all issue are resolved, material relevant to the user is included in the User's Guide. We'll get to this later so I have not documented this step yet. -SPH


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Had the idea of this challenge since awhile ago,
but wasn't sure if it would be a good idea, but now there's this challenge slam, so i thought i give it a try...
The title of the challenge, means 'handsome twins'.So i would like you to create wallpapers of identical twins, but only boys...i guess i have some addiction to them xD
1. They can be from any anime/manga but i would prefer such ones, i'm familiar with, for example:digimon frontier, OHSHC, Tsubasa, vampire knight, hetalia, trigun
2. They can be only boys and identical twins
3. No plagiarism! It must be your own creation, so please no stealing!
4. Be creative: please do not just upload a scan as a wallpaper
5. I would be happy if you would give the sources you used in a description
Please no yaoi(oh well, mild twincest allowed... the only type of yaoi i like xD)
7. If you like to, you can make a crossover wall with more twin pairs
8. Have FUN!!!
9. No restriction limit in submitting
Well, i hope i'm not too strict with the rules... i'll judge your wallpaper upon that, how much work you put in it, and upon creativeness
The prices will be:
1rst place: 2 wallpapers and a card
2nd place: 1 wallpaper and a card
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 159 diseños de 31 diseñadores freelance.
Next month we are launching MafiaCreator, a concept that we are running since 2008 in the Netherlands (http://www.MijnMaffia.nl), Germany (http://www.MeineMafia.de) and France (http://www.MaMafia.fr).
MafiaCreator allows visitors to create and customize their own browser-based crimegame for free, and even earn money with it. A preview/testversion (using the current design) is already online on http://www.MafiaCreator.com (this is a draft version; please ignore the spelling mistakes).
Together with the launch of the English version we would like to have a new (re)design. The current design is a typical and outdated "Dutch" design; The new design has to be clear, attractive, functional, and in a more "international" style. That's why we start this contest on an English/international website.
International, 16-66 years.
- the main layout (homepage) – "logged in" and "logged out" versions
- 3 subpages (with tables, forms and content)
- 1 landing page (for ad campaigns)
We expect ONE layout, but a total of 5 pages + 1 landing page so we can build our complete site based on those "templates". The landing page may differ from the main style.
For more information please have a look at the attached WORD-document with all of the information you need.
We have also atttached our current logo, font and a lot of artwork you are allowed to use for this design:
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Hi there,
I am from Singapore and am very new to tube amps. After going through your website and several forums, i have narrowed my decision down to 2 options.
1. Mini Torri (with headphone mod) or ;
2. Taboo (with headphone mod) + CSP2+ combo.
The 2 options were selected because they can drive speakers as well as headphones. I have a pair of LCD2 and a mordant short mezzo 2 (rated at 88 or 89dB) bookshelf speakers. I think the mezzo 2 should be alright for moderate listening levels which i do anyway. Somewhere down the road, i am probably going to upgrade to higher efficiency speakers, so suitability of the mezzo 2 is not a top concern right now. I am likely to listen to speakers more than headphones. My source is itunes through a DAC (Musical Fidelity V dac 2) connected to one of the 2 options.
I would appreciate if you can help answer some questions below regarding the 2 options so i can put in my order through soonest as i understand there is a long waiting time of about 12 weeks. And i really do not want to wait any longer than is necessary.
1. How is the volume controlled on the Mini Torri when headphones are used? Is it individual left and right controls as it is with speakers or controlled with just one nob?
The standard way is individual left and right controls, however we can make it custom with just a single knob.
2. With the stepped attenuator upgrade on the Mini Torri, i will be able to dial the left and right speakers to exactly the same volume by applying the same number of clicks for each speaker?
Yes, but you can also do that with the standard volume controls, as they also have "detents" so you simply count the clicks. The nice thing about the standard ones, is that you can actually adjust the control between two detents if you want a finer level of adjustment, whereas with stepped attenuators you can not.
3. Regarding the Taboo & the Mini Torri, i read that the sound coming through the headphones are different with and without speakers being connected. I am always going to have the speakers connected to the amp. However, i understand that when both headphones and speakers are connected, the amp does not cut out the sound coming from the speakers, so both headphones and speakers will produce sound concurrently.
That is true.
4. When i want to use my headphones exclusively, is the sound coming from the speakers going to be loud enough to alter the headphone onlyexperience or is the speaker sound barely audible and i am just being too anal about this?
Depends on the speakers and phones, but with LCD2, for example, and your speakers, the speaker sound would be at a background level and have little if any effect on headphone listening, but make an excellent way to monitor your music when the headphones are not on you head.
5. I also read that a switch for speaker only / headphone only can be done. Are there any sonic differences between a unit with and without such a switch? Any compromise in sound quality with speakers and headphones when such a switch is implemented? Would you recommend having such a switch ?
This has proven to be a bad idea simply because the headphones will often sound better when the amp is either connected to speakers, or in place of speakers, a 5 watt resistor. The nice thing with the resistor is that you can change values of resistors (from say 4 ohms all the way up to 100 ohms) and that in turn changes the sound of you headphones. We have found this a very handy tool for "voicing" your headphones to your own taste.
6. Not exactly a technical question, but based on what i mentioned, which of the 2 options would you recommend? Any other option along your product lines that suit my needs better?
I recommend the Taboo with CSP2+ because A) the taboo has lucid mode which is like the worlds best cross-feed. B) Having both is the ultimate headphone platform able to drive literally ALL headphones of any impedance or efficiency. Many phones, especially those in the 100 to 300 ohm range will work but sound different in either unit. So you can have two different sounds from your headphones based on what unit you plug them into.
While i certainly understand that a phone call will be a much faster way to communicate, swift email correspondences is preferred as i am in Singapore and phone calls may not be practical with the different time zones and expensive call charges.
Thank you, hope to hear from you soon.
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Toronto–Niagara Falls–Via Rail® the Canadian.
Drive south along the shores of Lake Ontario to Niagara Falls. For the adventurous, your Tour Director will suggest optional flightseeing over the falls. Then, board the MAID OF THE MIST for a thrilling boat ride to view the thundering falls from river level. Before leaving the area, see the Floral Clock, then return to Toronto for an orientation tour of the downtown area. Enjoy dinner atop the 1,815-foot-tall CN TOWER before transferring to the train station for your departure on the CANADIAN later this evening. (B,D)
The operation of the Maid of the Mist cruise is subject to favorable weather and/or river conditions. When weather is unfavorable, a walking tour through the scenic tunnels will be substituted.
For your convenience, baggage that will not be needed during the train journey will be checked through to Jasper. Checked baggage will not be accessible during the journey. Plan to pack an overnight bag with necessities for the train portion of the tour, including any medications, eyeglasses, and other important items.
Day #3
Via Rail the Canadian–Ontario.
Watch the scenic countryside from your windows as you relax in first-class refurbished art deco cars from the 1950s. Travel past the sparkling lakes and sun-dappled forests of northern Ontario. Try the observation dome for unparalleled views or enjoy quiet conversation in one of the comfortable lounges. (B,L,D)
Day #4
Via Rail the Canadian–Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Enter Manitoba with its endless golden prairies and vast cultivated fields. Arrive this morning in Manitoba's capital city of Winnipeg, where you will disembark the train for time to explore this historic city, including Forks National Historic Site, a commercial hub for more than 5,000 years and now home to the Forks Market that boasts a vast number of boutiques and restaurants. Reboard the train late this morning and continue west. (B,L,D)
Day #5
Via Rail the Canadian through Saskatchewan & Alberta–Jasper.
From Winnipeg to Jasper, the train roughly parallels the famed Yellowhead Route, Canada's historic trail of westward expansion. Arrive in Jasper this afternoon. Tonight, enjoy an excursion to Maligne Lake for a fully narrated CRUISE to Spirit Island. Afterward, enjoy a [LF] lakeside dinner featuring incredible views and local fare including famous Alberta beef. (BR,D)
Day #6
Enjoy a day in Jasper to explore at your leisure. Maybe take an optional guided hike on the "Path of the Glacier," where an experienced guide teaches you about the various glacier formations in the area. This afternoon, perhaps play a round of golf on one of the top-rated courses in North America or stroll the streets of Jasper with its array of specialty stores. (B)
Day #7
Jasper–Columbia Icefield–Lake Louise–Banff.
This morning, travel through JASPER NATIONAL PARK on Icefields Parkway to the 1,000-foot-thick Columbia Icefield for a thrilling ICE EXPLORER RIDE. Climb Sunwapta Pass to savor stunning vistas of alpine meadows, waterfalls, and massive glaciers, then scale Bow Pass with splendid views of Peyto Lake. Next, stop at Lake Louise, whose green-blue waters form a perfect mirror reflection of Mount Victoria. Continue into BANFF NATIONAL PARK. (B,D)
Day #8
Sightseeing includes a visit to Sulphur Mountain for a ride on the BANFF GONDOLA, complete with panoramic views of Banff 's spectacular scenery. Also visit Bow Falls and the hoodoos. The balance of the day is at leisure. Consider an optional helicopter flightseeing trip for a bird's-eye views of the Rockies. (B)
Day #9
This morning, travel through the spectacular beauty of Yoho National Park, one of Canada's most popular recreational areas and the site of pre-Cambrian fossil finds. On to Canada's Glacier National Park, where the motorcoach climbs 4,379-foot-high Rogers Pass, a perfect spot for photos of the impressive surrounding mountain cliffs and glaciers. Continue on to the resort city of Kelowna, attractively set on the shores of Okanagan Lake. A special evening is in store for you, with [LF] dinner and a wine pairing at a local WINERY, producing some of the best wines in British Columbia. (B,D)
Day #10
Catch a BC FERRY over to Vancouver Island and the charming, very British "Garden City" of Victoria. Upon arrival, visit world-famous BUTCHART GARDENS. Later, your orientation tour of Victoria includes the gardens of Beacon Hill Park, the Fairmont Empress Hotel, Bastion Square, and Thunderbird Park. Enjoy dinner on your own at one of the many restaurants in this harbor city. (B)
Day #11
This morning, enjoy free time for independent sightseeing and shopping. Your Tour Director suggests an optional wildlife and whale-watching trip. For shoppers, Government Street's elegant shops and Market Square's collection of specialty stores are good places to start. History buffs should be sure to visit the Royal British Columbia Museum. (B)
Day #12
This morning, take the FERRY and sail through the Gulf Islands, an archipelago known for its Mediterranean-type climate. Arrive in Vancouver for a city tour that includes the harbor and beaches, Chinatown, historic Gastown, and Stanley Park with its towering evergreen forests and totem poles. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. (B,D)
Day #13
Vancouver (Embarkation).
Embark Holland America's MS Zuiderdam. (B,D)
Day #14
Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage.
Sit back and relax as you cruise through the beautiful and awe-inspiring scenery of the Inside Passage. Keep your cameras ready for spouting whales, soaring eagles, barking seals, and other wildlife. (B,L,D)
Day #15
Tracy Arm & Juneau.
This narrow, 26-mile-long fjord is another of Alaska's most dramatic glacier settings. The lush rainforest recedes to reveal a stunning canyon of bare rock. The panorama of 7,000-foot mountain peaks and nearly vertical rock cliffs is astounding. Waterfalls appear at every turn. Icebergs make their way to the sea in all sorts of wondrous shapes. And tucked away at the end of this remarkable waterway are two very active reminders of the Ice Age—the twin Sawyer Glaciers, which calve icebergs into the jade-colored inland sea. Kittiwakes, mountain goats, and seals are a common sight. Whales and bears may even make an appearance in this magical place.Then, visit one of the most scenic and remote capital cities—Juneau. Accessible only by air and water, Juneau is located at the base of two towering mountains in the heart of Alaska's Inside Passage, and is home to a rich Gold Rush history, Native culture, wildlife, and a wealth of natural wonders. Step ashore to shop for gold nuggets; visit the stately Governor's Mansion; saunter through the swinging doors of the Red Dog Saloon, the city's famous watering hole; or visit mighty Mendenhall Glacier, an impressive river of ice that is 12 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. (B,L,D)
Day #16
Once a major port for gold prospectors who passed through en route to the Yukon, today you can still ride the antique White Pass & Yukon Route narrow-gauge railway up past Deadhorse Gulch to see what it was like ages ago. Step back in time as you stroll the wooden sidewalks of the town, preserved as a national historical park. (B,L,D)
Day #17
Scenic Cruising: Glacier Bay National Park.
This Biosphere Reserve and UNES CO World Heritage Site protects a unique ecosystem of plants and animals living in an ever-changing glacial landscape. Here, witness an amazing spectacle of thunder and flying spray as tremendous slabs of ice break off and "calve" into the sea— making for lasting memories. National Park rangers accompany the ship to add expert commentary to the day's events. (B,L,D)
Day #18
Experience Native Alaska firsthand. Meet the spirits of the raven, whale, and eagle as you view the largest collection of totems in the world at Saxman Totem Park or Totem Bight State Historic Park. Or, explore Creek Street, now home to contemporary art galleries and quaint boutiques. (B,L,D)
Day #19
Scenic Cruising: Inside Passage.
Day #20
Vancouver (Disembarkation).
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Protistan diversity under the perennial Arctic ice and in the vicinity of Gakkel Ridge hydrothermal vent sites
Protistan diversity under the perennial Arctic ice and in the vicinity of Gakkel Ridge hydrothermal vent sitesMark R. Dennett, Biology
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The Gakkel Ridge vent system offers a unique opportunity to study and compare marine microbial communities with implications for both global warming and the evolution of organisms. Protists (microalgae and protozoa) are essential components to all marine ecosystems, especially the polar regions, but there have been very few genetic comparisons of protistan diversity in perennially cold waters. Sea ice loss and warming of the water in the Arctic will have a significant impact on polar microbial populations, and likely the rest of the marine food web. The extremely slow spreading rate and the isolated nature of the Gakkel Ridge make it a distinctive vent community. Not only is it likely that novel species exist there, this project will provide a valuable comparison with other vent community studies. The ability to utilize a ship of opportunity to this extremely, remote high latitude region at this time will provide baseline samples for molecular community comparisons and climate change.


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Hey! You should know that Canon has released a newer version of this product: the Canon PowerShot A1400.
The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS is the flagship model in Canon's "easy and fun" A-series. It's a budget-friendly camera, with an MSRP of $179 and street prices that are sure to plummet throughout the year. It's a replacement for last year's popular A3100, adding more resolution (16 megapixels) and a longer zoom range (5x). Consumers scooped up the A3100 in droves last year because it was affordable, easy to use, and almost equally as capable as the Canon SD1300, which cost a few extra dollars thanks to its slimmer, sleeker design. Read on to see how the A3300 IS fares in this current climate.
Body & Design
The A3300 has a typical compact design that keeps its profile thinner than a bar of soap. It has an attractive shimmery finish that comes in five colors (ours was a dark red) and, despite the $179 price tag, doesn't feel cheap. This is an upgrade from the A3100's "cheap" and "hollow" feel, as we called it last year. The 28mm wide-angle, 5x-zoom lens is the longest in Canon's A-series and has a reasonably bright f/2.8 maximum aperture, in line with most cameras of its ilk.
The back of the camera has a 3-inch LCD screen with 230,000 pixels. This is adequate resolution, especially at this price point, but it won't inspire any "oohs" or "ahhs." A multi-selector and four buttons are squished to the right of the LCD; Canon could have done without the dedicated face-detection button as the feature won't need much tweaking.
The top of the camera has the typical cast of characters. The power button is small and recessed into the camera so as not to accidentally turn on in a pocket. The shutter release button is nicely sized, but flat (I'll admit I'm partial to the more comfortable domed ones). It's surrounded by a zoom ring, which is made of a flimsy plastic and feels like it'll be the first part to break (maybe in a tie with the flimsy battery compartment cover). There is a stiff mode dial on the right edge that is so tightly screwed in that a thumb alone could not possibly change it; you'll need both hands on the camera and two fingers on the dial to switch modes.
Performance & User Experience
The A3300 has scores of automated modes ranging from Easy mode, which allows basic adjustments to only the flash and image size, up through Program mode, which automates the exposure but offers control over the white balance and ISO settings. Most of the other modes are variations on these: there's an Auto mode, 10 pre-set scene modes, and a Live Control mode that lets users to adjust settings, but simplifies the labels in menus and offers a live preview of how adjustments will affect the picture.
Canon's usual selection of Creative Filters are here as well, including Fish-eye, Miniature, Toy Camera, Monochrome, Super Vivid, and Poster Effect. They're fun features sure to be appreciated by kids and teens, or anyone who just wants to goof around a little bit, but they aren't for creating any real masterpieces.
Performance speed is a mixed bag. Some A3300 owners have complained of long shutter lag in user reviews, and some of these concerns are valid. When the lens is at its wide angle, the face detection is turned off, the lighting is bright, and the flash is disabled, the Canon A3300 snaps fairly quickly, in about a half-second. This isn't a problem if you're shooting a portrait or landscape. If you have wiggly, impatient kids or are trying to photograph sports or other erratic subjects, consider a different camera. The half-second lag can drag on when the lens is zoomed out (and consequently, the aperture narrows), the autofocus has to track a moving object, and the flash has to warm up. I was trying to take a picture of my son indoors with all these factors present, and it was not working out well. After a few seconds he gave up on me and walked away. I never got my shot. Most of these features can be turned off to mitigate the slow performance, but for a camera that relies so heavily on automatic functions, it'd be nice to see more nimble performance.
Continuous shooting (with the flash disabled, that is) is much quicker. I don't expect much from a $179 point-and-shoot, but the Canon A3300 snapped at a decent 0.8 fps pace. It didn't stop to huff and puff either: it continuously snapped at that rate, though it does not autofocus between each shot -- not a problem if the scene is similar from frame to frame.
Like the A3100, the A3300 comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Some may curse Canon for departing from its AA battery roots (the A3100 was the first to go li-ion), but the included battery gets a decent 230 shots per charge and the wall-mount charger is very convenient (but it's always my fear that I'll leave it in a hotel room somewhere).
Image & Video Quality
The Canon A3300 is loaded with a 16-megapixel CCD image sensor that is the same size as its predecessor's (and almost any compact camera) at 1/2.3 inches. That's a lot of megapixels to pack onto a small CCD, and as we've been discovering in slow motion for the past few years, adding more resolution onto the same small sensor isn't always a good thing. We can't say conclusively that it hurts the images from the A3300, but it's surely not necessary. 16-megapixel photos are huge files, weighing in at a meaty 5.6 megabytes per shot by our count -- 12-megapixel shots are usually a shade under 3 megs. There's really no reason to have such enormous shots, especially when the details often get lost or at least softened at a pixel level.
Canon made the upgrade to a Digic 4 processor on the A3300. It's the same processor that Canon uses in all of its high-end compacts and dSLRs, so if it's good enough for those models, it's good enough for the A series. While it doesn't speed up performance, it does replicate accurate colors and reduces noise into smoothed details instead of sloppy, inaccurate flecks (though details still get hazy). The ISO settings range from 80 to 1600, and in the Auto mode it seems to favor 400 and 800 indoors even in good lighting. Don't expect fantastic indoor shots, but the sunny outdoors are a free-fire zone.
The movie mode can record 720p high-def video, an upgrade from the A3100's standard-def video. If standard-def/VGA (640 x 480) is your preference, the A3300 has that too -- it's quicker to upload to YouTube. Both options record at a smooth 30 fps. The A3300 allows 4x digital zoom, but no optical is available while recording.
For casual shooters who shy away from calling themselves "photographers," the Canon PowerShot A3300 IS is a solid point-and-shoot. It won't break the bank at $179, takes great pictures, and comes with decent features like high-def video, creative filters, accurate colors, and a 3-inch LCD screen. That said, the shutter lag may be problematic enough for some consumers to consider other cameras.
Last year's A3100 is still available, and it's a solid snapshooter, though it's not much cheaper than the A3300 at this point, and lacks HD video, while the zoom and LCD are both smaller. The little-sister Canon A2200 downgrades to digital image stabilization, but hangs on to 14.1 megapixels, a 2.7-inch LCD, and a 4x zoom. It retails for $139. Perhaps the best option is the Canon ELPH 100 HS; for an extra $20 (less than that in some cases), the performance is much faster, image quality (especially in poor lighting) is much clearer, and it bumps video resolution up to a full 1080p. Unlike last year, where the top-end A-series and low-end SD-series (now re-named ELPH) models were very evenly matched, this year's ELPH is clearly a better camera for not much more money.
Nikon's S4100 is also worth a look, sporting a similar 5x lens and 3-inch LCD, but with greater screen resolution at 460,000 pixels and less CCD resolution at 14 megapixels. Bonus: it's a touch screen. Sony has its version of the 16-megapixel, 5x lens, 720p video combo. The Sony W570 has a smaller 2.7-inch LCD and adds sweep panoramas.
All that considered, the A3300 is one of the cameras you should consider at this price point for its solid image quality and above-average zoom range, though if you need quick performance, you're better off looking elsewhere. The price is sure to drop throughout the year, which will make it more attractive as time goes on, but keep an eye on its competitors as well.


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Fruits contain a form of natural sugar termed "fructose", whereas the sweetener most commonly used in non-diet sodas is termed "high-fructose corn syrup". High-fructose corn syrup is a common sweetener and preservative found in many foods on the market today. It is made by altering the sugar (glucose) in cornstarch to fructose to form a combination end product of fructose and glucose. High-fructose corn syrup is able to extend the shelf life of processed foods, and is cheaper than cane sugar.


text: Four-Wheel Function September 24, 2013 12:00 AM Tweet The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado can be outfitted with the right combination of technology and power for the farm. An updated cab where comfort is key rounds out the package. © ERIC CROWLEY TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Pam Fretwell Farm Journal Media Multimedia; Farm Journal Special Projects Editor Email A farm truck has to step up and deliver, day in and day out. The 2014 Chevrolet Silverado strives to build on the strength of its legacy while focusing on the demands of the farm. "The truck is even better suited than before for the way people get their work done, especially on the farm," says Tom Wilkinson, communications manager for Chevrolet Trucks. "We concentrated on how to make the truck a better, more comfortable, more productive place to spend your day." The comfort and mechanical controls have been repositioned and enlarged so they can be easily engaged while wearing gloves. Drivers and passengers alike will notice less wind noise at highway speeds; more comfortable, durable seats; more storage, more places to charge a phone and a computer; and a larger display screen for the MyLink system. Comfort and convenience aside, the truck was built to work. "We paid a lot of attention to making sure all of the controls, like the trailer brake control and the two- and four-wheel-drive switch were positioned where you could see them," Wilkinson says. The Trailer Sway Control system works with Stabiltrak by sensing trailer sway and intervening with braking and/or reduced engine power to bring the trailer under control. Another optional feature is the trailer brake controller, which is adjusted via the driver information center. "Together, many of the smaller features add up to more confidence in using the truck for pulling a trailer or hauling a load," Wilkinson says. Engine performance. Among the improvements are three new Eco Tec3 engines—one V6 and two V8s. The V6 has the most torque and highest towing rating of any standard V6. Both claim to be more fuel efficient. The 6.2-liter V8 is tagged as rugged but luxurious for the high-end pickup user. Both V8 engines can be paired with the Max trailering package for up to 11,500 lb. of conventional towing. Safety matters. "Silverado and Sierra set a benchmark for safety with features designed to protect passengers before, during and after a collision," says Gay Kent, GM's general director of vehicle safety and crashworthiness. The safety features, many of which are optional, include: Rear Vision Camera with Dynamic Guidelines allows the driver, when in reverse, to view objects directly behind the vehicle using a screen in the center of the dash. Forward Collision Alert informs the driver when the truck is closing in on a vehicle too quickly, giving more time to react and avoid a crash. Lane Departure Warning alerts the driver when the truck drifts over a lane line when going at least 35 mph. You can e-mail Pam Fretwell at firstname.lastname@example.com. For more details and photos on the 2014 model year Chevy Silverado trucks, visit www.FarmJournal.com/2014_Chevy Back to news


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Cook the Book: Mark Bittman's Roasted Salmon with Butter
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Simplicity is Mark Bittman's thing. His recipes might not be ground-breakingly new, but they work, and they're solid. He doesn't overthink it; case in point, his Roasted Salmon with Butter from How to Cook Everything The Basics is exactly what it sounds like: salmon, butter plus salt and pepper, and a sprinkle of parsley, if you're feeling fancy.
A salted and peppered pan goes into a preheated oven with a few tablespoons of butter, butter foams, salmon is dropped into the pan, and eight minutes later you have dinner. Simple, right? Well, it's also kind of the best way to cook a piece of fish. Your salmon comes out of the oven that very desirable place of medium-rareness, flaky, tender, and tasting of exactly what it should: fresh salmon.
What Worked: Everything. This is the salmon recipe that will have you realizing that salmon can be dinner even on nights when you think you don't have time to tackle seafood.
What Didn't: Not a thing. Even the cooking time was spot on.
Suggested Tweaks: Here's what Bittman has to say:
Herb-Roasted Salmon: Skip the parsley for garnish. In Step 1, use 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter. In Step 2, add 2 tablespoons minced shallot and ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, thyme, or dill leaves to the pan along with the salmon. Continue with the recipe.
Salmon Roasted with Olives and Thyme: Skip the parsley for garnish. Before Step 1, pit and chop 1 cup kalamata olives. In Step 1, sprinkle the salmon with pepper, but skip the salt (olives have plenty). In Step 2, add the olives and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves to the pan along with the salmon. Continue with the recipe.
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October 2011, Volume 3, Issue 9
Check Your Calendars!!
SDLA Annual Conference
Oct. 5-7
SD Festival of Books
Oct. 7-9
National Friends of Libraries Week
Oct. 16-22
Teen Read Week
Oct. 16-22
AASL National Conference
Oct. 27-30
National Gaming Day
Nov. 12
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Welcome to the Cornerstone Archives. Find the current newsletter at sdslcornertsone.blogspot.com.
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Library Headlines
"Roundup" begins in less than a week at SDLA Conference
There's still time to join colleagues for a "Western Roundup: Bringing Together History, Culture, and Technology" at the South Dakota Library Association's Annual Conference in Spearfish Oct. 5-7.
SWIM scholars now include 19 from South Dakota
The State Library would like to officially welcome three new mini-scholarship recipients to the SWIM program.
October Continuing Education Opportunities
Common Core Literacy Lessons — Collaborating and Creating Webinar Series
Puzzled about all of those new standards you've been hearing about? Here's a great way to find answers to your questions!
School Library Boot Camp debuts July 22-25, 2012
Shazam! Transformation of the 21st Century School Library will be the focus of the first annual School Library Boot Camp to be held on the campus of Black Hills State University from July 22-25, 2012.
More Continuing Education Opportunities
Children's & YA Services
Technology helps kids connect with their military family members
The Mobile Technology Lab supports Operation: Military Kids by helping to facilitate connections between deployed soldiers and their kids.
YARP/SD Teen Choice Book Award voting begins Oct. 16
Voting for this year's South Dakota Teen Choice Award begins during Teen Read Week so make sure you have all of the titles available for your teens to read.
It's a great day to read Prairie Bud and Prairie Pasque nominees
Every year since 1987, elementary students in South Dakota have gathered to vote for their favorite book of the year.
2012 Summer Reading Program manuals now available
October 1 officially marks the beginning of the CSLP program year and with that the next round of manuals: Dream Big – Read, Own the Night, and Between the Covers.
Featured eResources of the Month
What's new in State Library eResources
This fall, take a moment to explore the changes in ProQuest, Learning Express, and e-books on EBSCOhost (formerly NetLibrary).
Grant Opportunities
YALSA's Great Book Giveaway Competition
ALSC/Candlewick Press "Light the Way" Grant
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
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Take your community's pulse
When local newspaper editorials praise your library twice within three months, you're doing something right.
Research staff updates the South Dakota Grant Directory
Over the summer months, the SDSL research staff spent many hours updating the information in the South Dakota Grant Directory.
Board Talk: "To Fine or Not to Fine… that is the Question!"
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Johansson Makes a Stand for Israel
B'nai B'rith commends Scarlett Johansson for standing up to the anti-Israel boycotts, divestment and sanctions movement as it called for her to break her ties as a brand spokesperson for the Israeli company SodaStream.
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In a statement from Johansson on the matter, she writes that SodaStream is committed "to building a bridge to peace between Israel and Palestine, supporting neighbors working alongside each other, receiving equal pay, equal benefits and equal rights."
The actress also left her Oxfam ambassador position after the organization pressured her to sever ties with SodaStream.
B'nai B'rith International President Allan J. Jacobs and Executive Vice President Daniel S. Mariaschin sent Johansson the following letter of support:
"On behalf of B'nai B'rith International, we applaud your principled and broadminded defense of economic and social cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians.
"Anti-Israel activists and supporters of the discriminatory boycotts, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement have long engaged in a vicious campaign, rooted in anti-Semitism and aimed at demonizing and delegitimizing the Jewish state.
"Those that have chosen to align with BDS ultimately impede the peace process by opposing constructive dialogue between Israel and Palestinians. Your recognition of the positive impact of economic cooperation like that offered by the Ma'aleh Adumim SodaStream factory in the West Bank is an important rebuke to the BDS movement and a testament to the value of economic empowerment.
"B'nai B'rith stands in solidarity with you and others who favor cooperation between Israel and Palestinians as a means to further the cause of peace. We encourage other public figures to follow your lead."


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Shaun White Wins Third Gold In Men's Halfpipe Event
By RJ Johnson - @rickerthewriter
February 13, 2018
U.S. snowboarder Shaun White has earned his third gold medal in the Winter Olympic men's halfpipe event. The thrilling come-from-behind victory for White came during his final run as he dazzled judges to post a score of 97.75.
The 31-year-old trailed Japan's Ayumu Hirano going into the third run of the 12-person final. White's first run was good enough to earn him a score of 94.25, a score that quickly fell to Hirano's second run, putting the pressure on White. The Flying Tomato's daring final run, which included consecutive 1440-degree spins, was enough to earn him the gold, and Team USA its 100th gold overall in Winter Games history.
.@shaunwhite becomes the first snowboarder to win three #gold medals at the #WinterOlympics! pic.twitter.com/m5oRABRSqf— U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) February 14, 2018
Japan's Ayumu Hirano won his second straight Olympic silver medal rocking judges with a score of 95.25 points, while Australia's Scotty James was good for the bronze with a score of 92.00.
White was ecstatic when his score appeared, flipping his snowboard in the air, and dropping to his knees in celebration in the finish area. White has won gold medals in the event twice before, first in 2006, and again in 2010. With his win in 2018, he becomes the first American male to win gold at three separate Olympic events.
Four years ago in Sochi, he ran a disappointing fourth place, an event, he has pointed to as a moment that helped him re-evaluate his life, and rededicate himself to the sport.
The introspection seems to have paid off.
Couldn't be happier to qualify first today! Tomorrow is the moment I've been looking forward to for 4 years... Let's do this💪🏼 #olympics #gametime pic.twitter.com/gpG46oSx3N— Shaun White (@shaunwhite) February 13, 2018


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Level2 Plus PACSReturn to Applications
A linear, single surface premium table with motorized sit-to-standing height-adjustment with 3 presets designed for PACS reading rooms. Available in several sizes to accommodate various monitor configurations up to 6 monitors, this is a high quality, rock-solid platform with full BIFMA approved adjustment ranges and our trademark solid-surface Comfort Edges. The desk frame has full cross-beam support under the surface and adjustable levelers on the feet for stability and strength. Combine with our PACS Add-Ons for maximum ergonomics and technology integration (see 'Select Your Add-Ons' above and choose your preferred options). Perfect for all professional and healthcare applications where quality and reliability are desired.
Single surface design that affords large worksurface functionality and combines with monitor arms for perfect ergonomics
Packing and shipping
Biomorph charges packing and shipping costs for the continental USA based on percentage of the merchandise total. Please submit a quote reuest for AK, HI, PR, and Canada, other international orders, and orders over $10,000.00, and we will respond with an invoice including packing & shipping to that location. To maximize economy, we ship Biomorph desk components from our several factories directly to you. The tops, frames, chairs and add-ons are shipped independently by different carriers and will arrive at different times within the normal delivery window. Smaller desks, chairs and add-ons are shipped by UPS or Fedex, but other, larger Biomorph desk parts are shipped by commercial trucking companies due to their size and weight, who will call to arrange delivery 24-48 hours prior to delivery. We have to pack the larger desktops in wood crates for protection, and some crates and frame pallets are heavy (especially for larger or multiple desks) and will require help receiving, or you may request an inside delivery option and installation service (extra charges will apply - contact us for a quote). Typical truck deliveries are door-to-door, or dock-to-dock for commercial. All shipments are insured against damage en route. VERY IMPORTANT: You must report damaged cartons or merchandise immediately at (888) 302-DESK and note on delivery slip BEFORE trucker leaves. Please take photos and email to firstname.lastname@example.com. If shipment is left then please contact them and state that there was damage. IF DAMAGE IS NOT STATED ON DELIVERY SLIP THEN AN INSURANCE CLAIM CANNOT BE MADE. ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS MUST BE REPORTED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF RECEIPT.
Shipping and delivery times
Shipping of stocked items is 3-6 weeks from receipt of order to ship from factories, 4-6 weeks for chairs and lighting, sometimes less depending on locations, plus travel time. For larger (20+ units), out of stock, customized orders or special colors, the shipping time is 6-8 weeks. Accelerated and international shipping is available.Please call us at (888) 302-DESK or email us a firstname.lastname@example.com for further information.
WARRANTIES - Buy With Confidence
In all cases products are covered by limited manufacturer's warranties that warrant the products against defects in manufacturing, whitch measns that if a product is not manufactured correctly and any part of it is proven to be defective then it will be repaired or replaced, depending on the stated conditions. Biomorph will facilitate troubleshooting and warranty support to the best of our means, and sometimes the manufacturer will provisde this directly. In addition, all shipments are covered by the carriers when in transit, so any damage that occurs during shipping is their responsibility. However, it is vitally important that the freight damage claim procedures are followed ( see below). Either way, we sell high quality, fully supported products that will please for years to come and that can be purchased with complete confidence. Biomorph utilizes frame components from several manufacturers, depending on desk model. Biomorph also sells chairs, add-ons and other items as a preferred reseller for established quality brands including Humanscale, Waldmann, HAG, SIS and others, and these manufacturer's warranties will apply in all cases.
SIS-USA inc. Warranty for frame components. (For Level2Plus, Flexo series, Personal Series, Plus Series and Maxo Series desks with crank adjustment.)
Seller warrants to the original Purchaser only that the Products Seller manufactures and sells to Purchaser are free of defects in workmanship and materials, during the applicable warranty period set forth below.
Warranty period set forth below for is for 24-hour, 7 days a week, multi shift use.
Should any failure to conform with this limited warranty appear to a Product listed below during the applicable warranty period from the date of shipment, Seller shall, upon prompt written notice, repair or replace, at its option and costs, the affected part or parts.
Product and Period of Warranty
5 years: Generation IV Basix (lift&lock), Generation IV (crank operated), Xtreme (crank & motorized), Surf (motorized), Surf 2 (motorized), Move (crank & Spring), SIS stands, Genesis V2.
5 Years: Surfaces, Keyboard mechanisms, pneumatic springs, gas springs,
leaf springs, casters, linear actuator, electric motors and all other electrical components 2 Years.
This warranty does not apply to:
» Damage caused by a carrier other than the Seller.
» Normal wear and tear, abuse or acts or omissions of parties other than Seller (including user modification).
» COM/COL or other third party materials applied to Products.
» Products not installed by or under the auspices of a certified dealer of Seller.
» Dramatic temperature variations or exposure to unusual conditions.
This warranty is voided if proper care, maintenance and installation instructions are not followed.
The remedies provided above are the Purchaser's sole remedies for any failure of Seller to comply with
its obligations regarding the workmanship of its Products. Correction of any nonconformity in the man- ner and for the period of time provided shall constitute complete fulfillment of all liabilities of Seller, with respect to or arising out of the Product furnished hereunder. Delay/Force Majeure Seller shall not be liable for failure to perform or for delay in performance due to fire, flood, strike or other labor difficulty, act of God, act of any governmental authority or of the Purchaser, riot, embargo, fuel or energy shortage, wrecks or delay in transportation, inability to obtain necessary labor, materials or manufacturing facili- ties from usual sources or failure of suppliers to meet their contractual obligations, or due to any cause beyond its reasonable control. If any such event occurs, Seller may extend delivery dates by a period of time necessary to overcome the effect of such delay, allocate available Product or cancel any purchase order.
Mayline Frame Warranty (for Multi, Maxo and Pro desks with electric frames)
Mayline promises to repair or replace any Mayline brand product or component manufactured after 1/1/2000, that is defective in material or workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns it. This is the sole and exclusive remedy. This warranty is subject to limitations, exclusions and other provisions detailed below.
Limitations involving materials and components:
The materials and components listed below are covered according to the following schedule from the date of sale:
Ten Years: Electrical components,
This warranty does not apply to:
- Normal wear and tear, which is to be expected over the course of ownership.
- Damage caused by the carrier in-transit, which will be handled under Mayline's Freight Damage policy.
- Modifications or attachments to the product that are not approved by Mayline.
- Products that were not installed, used or maintained in accordance with product instructions and warnings.
- Products used for rental purposes.
- COM fabric is not covered under this warranty.
Conset Frame Warranty (XO2 Series, Level2 EL)
Parts are guaranteed for two years, however, seller MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EITHER WRITTEN, ORAL, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY related to the limitation of goods purchased from or through seller. Reseller hereby excludes any warranty of buyer's remedies, merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose. Buyer waives all claims against seller relating to good purchased from or through seller, and agrees to assert all claims for breach of warranty, contract or tort against the manufacturer of the goods. The parties agree that buyer's sole and exclusive remedy shall be for the repair or replacement of defective parts by the manufacturer in accordance with the manufacturer's customer warranty. All specifications and engineering information have been obtained from the product manufacturers for buyer's convenience only. Seller does not assume responsibility for accuracy of the information provided by the manufacturer.
Motor: 2 years
Metal Parts: 5 years
Maple plywood is an incredibly strong, high quality furniture-grade plywood with a revealed edge and a genuine blonde maple face finished with our clear lacquer. Inconsistencies, color changes and figuring in the grain of the veneer and edges are part of the beauty of natural wood and are not considered imperfections. Each desktop is made from a unique sheet of plywood and consequently there will be differences in color and grain from one desk or surface to another. Natural Maple veneer can change color over time, especially when exposed to sunlight, and dry or humid environments can cause changes in the grain in the form of very small splits or textualising. None of the above is considered claimable against the warranty.
Freight Claims
Risk of loss passes to the Customer upon Ground Support Equipment (U.S.) Ltd. DBA Biomorph delivery of the Product to the carrier (FOB). The Customer or Customer's Agent must note product shortages and damage on delivery receipts at the time of receipt. If the carrier damaged the Product while in transit, the Customer has sole obligation of seeking any recourse against the appropriate carrier. Claims against Ground Support Equipment (U.S.) Ltd. DBA Biomorph for shortages and errors must be made within seven (7) days of the date of delivery. All shipments are insured by the carriers against damage en route. VERY IMPORTANT: You must report damaged cartons or merchandise immediately at (888) 302-DESK and note on delivery slip BEFORE trucker leaves. If shipment is left by UPS then please contact them and state that there was damage. IF DAMAGE IS NOT STATED ON DELIVERY SLIP THEN AN INSURANCE CLAIM CANNOT BE MADE. PLEASE RETAIN ALL PACKAGING FOR LATER INSPECTION - THIS IS CRUCIAL TO EFFECT ANY DAMAGE CLAIMS.
Returns and Restocking
No freight damage or shortage claims may be made after 7 days from receipt. No merchandise may be returned without written consent of Ground Support Equipment (U.S.) Ltd. DBA Biomorph in the form of a return goods authorization and shipping instructions. Parts are only returnable if damaged or incorrect, otherwise a restocking fee applies as follows: Assembled desks with original packing materials – 50% of net invoice price plus round trip freight charges; Opened unassembled parts with original packing materials – 35% of net invoice price plus round trip freight charges; Unopened packaging – 25% of net invoice price plus round trip freight charges. Refunds will be made after receipt and inspection of goods in our warehouse. No merchandise is to be sent to the New York City address without prior written consent. Any unauthorized shipments will be refused and returned at the owners expense. Orders for custom and non-standard products are not cancelable. Post shipment pre-delivery cancellation incur return & restocking charges. Shipments held over 15 days incur storage charges. Original manufacturer terms & conditions apply to non-Biomorph products sold under dealership.
Design and Construction Changes
In the interest of manufacturing better products, design and construction changes may be effected without notice. Prices and conditions are subject to change without notice and will be posted on the website as soon as possible.
Assembly Instructions
Download Level2 Plus Desk Assembly Instructions (PDF)


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Wiz Khalifa at Tao If you're "Young, Wild & Free" and looking to "Work Hard Play Hard," there's one place for you to be this Thursday. The "Black and Yellow" rapper rhymes live at the Venetian venue's Worship industry night party. June 27, doors at 10 p.m., $30 men, $20 women, locals free.
Summer of Swim at Encore Beach Club It's been a few months since men across America were drooling over the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, but this weekend they can get a taste of that eye candy—live—at EBC. Join SI Swimsuit models Nina Adgal, Chrissy Teigen, Alyssa Miller and Kate Bock for some fun in the sun Friday afternoon. On the decks: DJ duo Sultan & Ned Shepard. June 28, doors at noon, $32 men, $22 women.
Final Friday at The View Local tattoo artist collective Industry Supporting Industry presents its monthly culture bash, this time with solid sounds courtesy of local bands The People's Whiskey and The Lucky Cheats. The Friday night fête is complete with live art to peruse, half off your bar tab from 8-11 p.m. and beats by DJ Danny Coker. June 28, 8 p.m., $25, ladies free, men free until 11 p.m.
Kendrick Lamar at The Bank The rapper won over both critics' and consumers' ears with his 2012 album Good Kid, M.A.D.D. City. Find out what all the hype is about Friday, as he takes the mic at the Bellagio nightclub. Also supplying sound: DJ Ikon. June 28, doors at 10:30 p.m., $40 men, $30 women.
Shut Up and Glow Me at Krave Massive Haven't you heard? The world's largest gay nightclub opened two weeks ago on Fremont Street, and longtime Vegas staple Krave added a "Massive" to its name for its new location. The megaclub's Friday blacklight party includes $2 Long Islands and DJs Mikey Francis and Lightknife on the decks. June 28, doors at 10:30 p.m., $20, $10 locals, locals free until midnight.
Calvin Harris at Hakkasan The Scottish DJ and producer scored gold with his latest release. Count the radio hits, give 'em a listen and get pumped to catch the magic live at MGM. Do it now, before that new club smell wears off. June 29, doors at 10 p.m., $50+ men, $30+ women, local ladies free.
Weekly Awards Party at Stoney's Next week's issue celebrates the best of Vegas nightlife, arts and entertainment, food and more, and Wednesday night, you're invited to join the winners and the Weekly for a celebratory bash at Stoney's. Raising a glass to the guests of honor won't hurt the wallet, either—score free Stoli cocktails by RSVPing at lasvegasweekly.com/weeklyawards2013. July 3, 8 p.m., free entry.
Wet Hot DTLV Summer at Beauty Bar Paul Rudd won't be on lifeguard duty (phew!) and the NASA Skylab won't be crashing into Fremont East Wednesday night (double phew!). Still, summer camp comes alive midweek at Beauty Bar with free PBR from 10 to 11 p.m. and a set by local cover outfit Red Eye Radio. Did we mention the winner of the hot dog eating contest scores a $50 bar tab? July 3, doors at 9 p.m., free entry.


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Content for Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Blog Entries
- Opinion: Most significant division changes
- Season Preview: No. 1 Helix Highlanders
- Public presentation on revised Lane Field hotel project
- Items Seized During Killgore Murder Investigation
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- Encinitas Man Accused of Shooting at Two Neighbors
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- Flamingo Fling
- Braves Snap Padres Win Streak
- Festival of Sail
- Show & Tell
- Ensenada trip part 2: Old Mission Brewery
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- Patton Group honors Jackson in The Back Room
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- Lawless: what is a burgoo, anyway?
- Street Style Fashion Valley: Mall Rats
- For a Good Time, Call... Opening on 28 Screens Across America Including 2 in San Diego!
- Dig a Hole: Sylvester Stallone's Half-Sister Toni Ann Filiti
- Democratic San Diego mayoral candidate Bob Filner trampled after horrible pun about murderous elephant.
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- Zoo worker trampled after horrible pun about newborn elephant.
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- Italy meets Japan at Sora
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- Are there any movies set in the American South that don't feature English actors?
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- Alleged Escondido Gangster Made a Plea Deal
- Your Week: August 30-September 5
News & Stories
Wind Project's Heavy Equipment Damages Desert
On August 28, Parke Ewing, an Ocotillo resident, took photos of heavy equipment being operated by Pattern Energy employees who are building the Ocotillo Wind Express Energy Project. The machinery is plowing over and crushing ...
Chinese Pancakes (Cong You Bin)
Tony Su's Chinese pancake recipe.
New Borderline Road to Aid Patrols Near Goat Canyon
The U.S. Border Patrol recently finished pouring concrete on an extraordinary road that's less than a half mile long but is so steep and twisty that it couldn't be built by private contractors. The road ...
The Ferocious Stephen Rey
"Goddammit, people! It's a Saturday night!" Stephen Rey yells into a microphone. "Get your asses up here." And they do, and then he and the Sex Trash pile it on. There are only three of ...
Pride, billiards, and change back at Lancers
There's a "we don't want you" vibe at Lancers, but it's just pride.
Frankie Photography
Photography tips for shooting San Diego.
Peter Bolland Picked More Than a Peck of Pot
Interview with Coyote Problem guitarist Peter Bolland.
Juicy Char
Kabob House kicks the campground-grub blues.
Indie Street Scene
San Diego Music Thing is like an indie Street Scene.
Anything Goes at Moonlight Theatre
The S.S. America sails into Porterland, a place so sacred, the faithful feel like removing their shoes.
Tissue Tribute
KCR DJ "Scott Tissue" (aka Russ Lewis, former Reader proofreader) gets plaque dedication at SDSU radio station where he was on the air over 25 years.
Wilderness Gardens Preserve
Chaparral-cloaked hills, a wide river valley with oak woodland vegetation, and sections of lush riparian flora.
Benevolent Dictator
My fist shot straight out from my side, crossing in front of David's chest, and released an index finger, aimed at the driver of the car to my right. It held the pose for half ...
College Football Inc.
Big East means big business for the Aztecs.
Guys Are Gross
Men are still from Mars.
The girls kill them with kindness... Interviews with young ladies who frequent San Diego nightclubs.
Linda, They Hardly Knew Ye
Matthew Alice's identity stolen for 30, 40, 50, 60, or 70 years.
Fast Food and Politics
Super PAC icPurple, set up by Gateway computer megamillionaire Ted Waitt of La Jolla to back the failed independent mayoral campaign of ex-GOP state assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, is still in business. According to the committee's ...
Letters from the End of the World, Part One
The letters of Testuzo Hirasaki, a Japanese American interned at the Santa Anita racetrack (dubbed "Santa Japanita") following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Feed Your Head
Thursday 30One-time San Diego–based dirty-blues duo Little Hurricane blows back into town. The SDMA winners (Best New Artist) are out to tout their Homewrecker CD. After a few more West Coast dates, Tone and CC ...
Well Drilling
Who will dig your well in San Diego County? Will they certainly find water?
Kite Surfers Blow Right by the Law
Lots of kite surfers nowadays at Tourmaline Surfing Park in Pacific Beach. Is there a law against it?
Random Music Box
UCSD professor/inventor Tom Erbe to perform "Williams Mix" in honor of John Cage's 100th birthday.
Rock de AT&T
Rock de AT&T It was a penultimate series of sorts: the almost-final round of dining and entertainment freebies accepted by staffers of Democratic state senator Juan Vargas, odds-on favorite to win the 51st District seat ...
Record-Release Roundup
The new full-length from Timothy H, Loved or Hated But Never Ignored, drops Saturday, September 1, at 710 Beach Club in P.B. "Attendees can expect banging beats with ripping punk-rock guitars," says H, "along with ...
Not Those United States, These United States
In an election year, each candidate argues that his or her vision of America is the real one and that the other candidate's is not. But there are 300 million of us, and there are ...
Full-Service Lobbyists
MJE Marketing, the lobbying outfit that's been helping to push the controversial Irwin Jacobs Balboa Park makeover through city hall, picked up another $31,000 for its services in the second quarter of the year, recent ...
Scan Diego?
A cockeyed look at the businesses that look inside your body; namely, Heart Check and Life Score Clinic.
Rhymeprose on an Owl
Disaster is to fortune as strands of a single rope. Fate is past understanding — who comprehends its bounds? Force water and it spurts, force an arrow and it goes far: All things are propelled ...
Beach Landing, Iwo Jima
They didn't shoot at us. A silent scene until we clogged the beach, and then — all hell, potato masher hand grenades, machine gun fire, artillery. I swear each shell passed close enough you could ...


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text: Sijun Forums :: View topic - [Crit] fast one Log in to check your private messages Sijun Forums Forum Index >> Gallery/Finished Work View previous topic :: View next topic Author Topic : "[Crit] fast one" poxenmemberMember #Joined: 23 Apr 2000Posts: 356Location: Stenungsund, Sweden Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2001 11:43 am hay hay... Did this pic today, pretty fast. It was funny to do, but i think, like all my other pics, its kinda boring. mmm.... ------------------ -Poxen email@example.com Back to top poxenmemberMember #Joined: 23 Apr 2000Posts: 356Location: Stenungsund, Sweden Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2001 1:37 pm Capt.FlushGarden and RamDac Thx guys! Irulann -Thx! yea my stuff did also turn out to smooth before, but now when i paint faster it gets more blotchier..=) use larger color areas.???.maybe..=) thx ------------------ -Poxen firstname.lastname@example.com Back to top burn0utmemberMember #Joined: 18 Apr 2000Posts: 1645Location: california Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2001 3:40 pm hehe reminds me of what i just did a few days ago! Looks good man, i like how u did the face Back to top CollosimomemberMember #Joined: 30 Dec 2000Posts: 551Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia Posted: Mon Jan 08, 2001 10:32 pm Know its just a quickie but.. well other ppl made comments about smoothness/smudge. Maybe you should add more detail. This will help it lose that smudgy and smooth look. Textures help. you need to define the difference between materials/surfaces with such detail and textures. /COLLOSIMO Back to top Capt.FlushGardenmemberMember #Joined: 12 Sep 2000Posts: 737Location: Seattle, WA Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2001 12:11 am Hey man, this one rocks! every time I look at it I get really frightened! dunno why....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH...there he went again Back to top RamDacmemberMember #Joined: 23 Jun 2000Posts: 61Location: Bollebygd, Sweden Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2001 12:16 am Looks quite nice! I think the left ear (our left)is a bit too smudgy compared to the right one though. Oh yeah.. forgot.. quickie.. I forgive you. Anyway, good job. [This message has been edited by RamDac (edited January 08, 2001).] Back to top IrulannmemberMember #Joined: 20 Nov 2000Posts: 66Location: Dallas, TX Posted: Tue Jan 09, 2001 12:25 am well I absolutely love this--the light is great, and I think the smudginess works really well--I cant seem to get that blotchy smudgy look--all my stuff turns out smooth--any tips? again, great quickie ------------------ All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream. ********************** I Imagined an Image My Image Imagined Me and I became It's puppet just a Child of It's Imagery http://www.geocities.com/winterblood_fyrestryfe/digipage.html" TARGET=_blank> http://www.geocities.com/winterblood_fyrestryfe/digipage.html Back to top poxenmemberMember #Joined: 23 Apr 2000Posts: 356Location: Stenungsund, Sweden Posted: Wed Jan 10, 2001 12:05 am burn0ut-thx man! nice pic, work on it some more and i will look great. Like the ligth and the shading... keep it upp! Collosimo- Thx, yea. I will think of the on my next pic. And textures...hehe, i dont have any...do you make youre own or can you download them from a site! please tell me where.... ------------------ -Poxen firstname.lastname@example.com Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Sijun Forums Forum Index -> Gallery/Finished Work All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Digital Art----------------Digital Art DiscussionWork in ProgressGallery/Finished Work Miscellaneous----------------Random MusingsArchive : Sep99 - Dec00 You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2005 phpBB Group