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Volleyball wins NCAA First Round match vs. Santa Clara
NCAA Tournament hopes looked grim at one point during the season.
Michigan was on a 4-match losing streak, all against ranked B1G teams and without a signature win on the tournament resume.
Then Michigan turned it on. They went into Columbus and beat down #14 Ohio State in straight sets and then made history by upsetting #4 Penn State on the road for the first time in program history.
Michigan secured its NCAA Tournament bid with those wins, but removed ALL doubt when they beat #18 Illinois on senior night.
Michigan played Santa Clara tonight in Los Angeles in the NCAA First Round. Michigan dropped the first set 25-20, but then won the next two sets 25-17 and won the fourth set 25-20 to take the match 3-1, giving the Wolverines their first NCAA Tournament win since the 2013 NCAA Elite 8 when they upset 2 Stanford.
Claire Kieffer-Wright led Michigan in kills at 13, with Kelly Murphy just behind her at 12.
Michigan will most likely play at 14 UCLA (the host of tonight's match) tomorrow at 10pm on Pac-12 Network. They're pummeling Lipscomb right now.
Don't sleep on the Wolverines. They stunned 10 Louisville on the road the last time they played in the NCAA Second Round and went on to the Final 4 in that tournament.
Michigan Field Hockey and Volleyball Score BIG Wins
Lost in the football action of today was two BIG wins by the Michigan Field Hockey and Volleyball Teams.
First, in its first game of the NCAA Field Hockey tournament, #10 Michigan beat #7 Wake Forest in Chapel Hill, N.C. Michigan lost to Wake Forest earlier in the year 3-0 in Ann Arbor, so this is a big win. Michigan advances to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2010 and will face #2 seed North Carolina. Michigan lost to NC 2-1 in Ann Arbor earlier in the year, but that was the same weekend as the Wake Forest game, so the result certainly could flip. The semifinal and NCG are in Ann Arbor this year as well, so that certainly could be cool to see.
The Michigan volleyball team also ended a 4-game losing streak with a sweep at #14 Ohio State. Michigan had lost 6 of 7 coming in, including very close losses to OSU and Penn State at home, so this win can hopefully provide some momentum going into the final weeks and (hopefully) the NCAA tournament.
Lastly, Michigan Women's Basketball team scored a 90-62 win over Binghamton.
Go Blue!
MBSB: Michigan Volleyball upsets #17 Ohio State
Not a jam-packed day in Michigan Athletics, but a very nice one.
Michigan Volleyball (12-14, 7-9 B1G) pulled out a great upset win over #17 Ohio State at Cliff Keen Arena. They won a close set one, 25-23. In the second set, they blew OSU away winning 25-14. The Buckeyes took the third in a back-and-forth set 3. And in set 4, Michigan pulled out a thriller, winning it 25-23 and taking the match.
Frustrating set 4. Michigan was up 24-17 and nearly lost their sure-thing victory as OSU rallied and pulled the score to 24-23. The star of the match, Caroline Knop, ended OSU's comeback hopes with a kill that sealed the upset.
Knop had a team-high 14 kills and 12 digs with 1 ace while Lexi Dannemiller led Michigan with 5 blocks.
NCAA Tournament hopes look very slim. But this is a good start if they are going to pull off a miracle run. The team has been rocked by injuries this season, causing the disappointing record. Their schedule does not get any easier as they will host the dynasty, Penn State, at Cliff Keen Arena for their next match.
#8 Michigan Wrestling (1-1, 0-0 B1G) went 1-1 today at the EMU Duals in Ypsilanti. They dismantled #24 Ohio University by the score of 28-3 in the first dual of the day with Michigan claiming two upset victories in the 174 and 197 matches-
|#20 Youtsey (U-M) def. Powell (OU) via major decision, 9-1
|#9 Bruno (U-M) def. Squire (OU) via decision, 4-1
|#4 Dutton (U-M) def. Forrider (OU) via decision, 3-0
|#12 Claxton (OU) def. Pantaleo (U-M) via decision, 4-3
|#10 Murphy (U-M) def. #19 Chino (OU) via tiebreaker, 5-4
|#10 Massa (U-M) def. #17 Hightower (OU) via decision, 7-5
|Mahomes (U-M) def. #9 Walters (OU) via decision, 5-3
|Olapo (U-M) def. Conner (OU) via decision, 12-6
|#17 Huntley (U-M) def. #8 Wellington (OU) via decision, 7-1
|#4 Coon (U-M) def. Webb (OU) via decision 8-3
A much tougher test came against #14 Edinboro. Michigan was down 20-0 at one point and could not make the early deficit up as Edinboro clinched the dual victory with their win in the 184 match.
|Mines (EDIN) def. #20 Youtsey (U-M) via decision, 6-3
|#1 Schopp (EDIN) def. #9 Bruno (U-M) via major decision, 15-0
|#2 Port (EDIN) def. #4 Dutton (U-M) via decision, 5-2
|#5 Habat (EDIN) def. Pantaleo (U-M) via pinfall
|#13 Matthews (EDIN) def. #10 Murphy (U-M) via decision, 8-6
|#10 Massa (U-M) def. Hartless (EDIN) via pinfall
|Mahomes (U-M) def. Jennings (EDIN) via decision, 3-1
|#12 Avery (EDIN) def. Olapo (U-M) via decision, 13-6
|#17 Huntley (U-M) def. Pickett (EDIN) via major decision, 19-5
|#4 Coon (U-M) def. Bosch (EDIN) via decision 8-3
Future WWE Champion Adam Coon starts his season 2-0. Next up, the Wolverines will face Central Michigan on 11/25 which will be their final dual meet until B1G competition begins in January.
#8 Women's Cross Country and #12 Men's Cross Country both received at-large bids for the NCAA Championships which will be held next Saturday in Terre Haute, IN.
I was in attendance at the MBB game, the Volleyball match and Hockey's game. I'm glad I typed this in between MBB and VB in my car because I'm exhausted.
Only one sport is in action tomorrow...
W Basketball: vs Bucknell (2pm/BTN Plus)
Field Hockey upsets #9 Northwestern!
If you've seen these threads, you've been seeing a lot of upsets by Field Hockey.
#14 Michigan Field Hockey (10-5, 5-1 B1G) in arguably their biggest game of the season, has upset ANOTHER top-10 team. The 3rd top-10 B1G team they've beaten this season.
After going down 1-0, Michigan battled back with a penalty corner by star 5th year senior Leslie Smith to make it 1-1 heading into halftime. In the second half with 13 minutes remaining, Lauren Thomas took a penalty corner which was redirected top shelf by Emy Guttman for the game-winning goal in the driving rain.
#9 Northwestern was previously unbeaten in the B1G. Michigan is now in 1st place in the B1G with 15 points.
Michigan has 3 regular season games remaining with 2 B1G games left.
- 10/24 vs Michigan State (3:30pm/BTN)
- 10/26 vs New Hampshire (1pm)
- 11/2 at Ohio State (Noon/MGoBlueTV)
sparty (7-6) recently dropped out of the top-20 and the buckeyes are last place in the B1G without a conference win.
I'm not saying, but I'm just saying. If this Michigan team can team can play like they did tonight in their final two B1G games, they will win (at least a share) the toughest conference in the country. If I had to vote for who the best Michigan team of the fall athletic season was, it's Michigan Field Hockey.
Michigan Volleyball (9-8, 4-3 B1G) pounded Rutgers on the road tonight for their third straight win and their straight sweep. Michigan has not lost a set in their last 3 matches. The scores were 25-20, 25-19, 25-21. Abby Cole had another big night with 21 kills and proves to be the key. She was in the 20s in Michigan's win prior to tonight when they upset #8 Nebraska.
Michigan started off slow but are white hot right now. They travel to Maryland tomorrow as part of their travel package.
Here's what else is going on this weekend for Michigan-
Volleyball: at Maryland (7pm)
#10 Ice Hockey: vs #19 New Hampshire (7:35pm/BTN Plus)
#24 Women's Soccer: vs Ohio State (2pm)
Michigan Volleyball upsets #8 Nebraska, 3-0!
A damn near perfect weekend in Michigan Athletics. Across the board.
Recapping the games from this weekend
Michigan Volleyball (8-8, 3-3 B1G) pulled off a stunner today that just finished up. Coming off of a great sweep of Iowa on Friday night at Keen, Michigan welcomed #8 Nebraska today in a special Sunday match trying to piggy back off of those who stayed in town for the Football game.
Michigan has only beaten Nebraska twice in program history, and only once while Nebraska has been a member of the B1G.
Michigan took all three sets by scores of 25-19, 32-30(!) and 25-21. This win could turn the entire season around much like the upset win over ND by Men's Soccer on Tuesday night could do for their team. Michigan bested Nebraska in every stat category but blocks. Abby Cole had 19 kills.
Michigan has not dropped a set in two matches and will now travel to face Rutgers on 10/17 and Maryland on 10/18.
Michigan Men's Soccer (4-5-2, 2-1-2 B1G) is continuing to roll along. Fresh off of their upset win against #6 Notre Dame (as mentioned above), they demolished the worst team in the B1G, Rutgers, 3-0 in Piscataway. William Mellors-Blair scored two goals and assisted on Colin McAtee's goal. McAtee now has 4 goals in the last two games and the Michigan offense is heating up at the right time.
Michigan started the season 1-5-2 which included a blowout loss on the road to Columbia and were shut out four times. Michigan has now won 3 straight games outscoring the opposition 8-3. They will take on their non-conference rival Akron on the road on Tuesday night.
Michigan Women's Soccer (11-3-0, 7-1-0 B1G) followed the Men's lead and won their game 3-0 on Saturday night, as well. The Women demolished the worst team in the B1G, the Indiana Hoosiers, in Bloomington. Madi Lewis, Jessica Heifetz and leading scorer Nicky Waldeck were Michigan's goal scorers.
Michigan controls their destiny for a B1G Championship. They are currently tied with #6 Penn State at 21 points in the B1G standings. The two will meet later this week on 10/16 in Michigan's biggest game of the year. Keep in mind, Michigan lost two All-Americans to graduation and were thought to have a not as good of a season as last year.
#14 Michigan Field Hockey (9-5, 4-1 B1G) lost another Sunday afternoon heartbreaker to a top-15 team. A week ago it was #12 Louisville on the road in 2OT, today it was #7 Stanford. Leslie Smith scored early for the Wolverines but Stanford came back in the second half with a fluky goal that redirected in to tie the game. Michigan threatened late but could not score and the game went to OT where Stanford ended it about 4 minutes in. Michigan plays in the best conference in the nation and just upset #10 Iowa in Iowa City on Friday night so there's nothing to be worried about. Losing that game on Friday would've been 50x worse than the loss today.
I'll take this loss to Stanford every day of the week if it means Michigan can beat Northwestern next week. If Michigan wins that game, they'll be in first place in the B1G with two conference games to play and only one of those remaining games will be against a team with a pulse.
This coming week could be the biggest week in quite awhile for Michigan Athletics that doesn't include Football. Field Hockey and Women's Soccer are playing arguably their biggest games of the regular season, both at home.
Here is the schedule for the upcoming week (rankings used are current which will change on Tuesday)
Tuesday (10/14)
Men's Soccer: at Akron (7pm)
Thursday (10/16)
Women's Soccer: vs #6 Penn State (7pm)
Friday (10/17)
#11 M Cross Country: adidas Invitational in Madison, WI (Noon)
Volleyball: at Rutgers (7pm)
#14 Field Hockey: vs #8 Northwestern (7pm/BTN Plus)
#8 Hockey: vs #19 New Hampshire (7:35pm/CN900)
Saturday (10/18)
Volleyball: at Maryland (7pm)
#8 Hockey: vs #19 New Hampshire (7:35pm/TV TBA)
Sunday (10/19)
Women's Soccer: vs Ohio State (2pm)
Maize & Blue Scoreboard: Field Hockey w/ANOTHER upset, 3-1 over #10 Iowa
Michigan Field Hockey (9-4, 4-1 B1G) has rebounded off of their 2OT loss at #12 Louisville last Sunday and pulled off ANOTHER road upset of a top-10 B1G team. This time, it's the mighty Iowa Hawkeyes who have always been a thorn in the side of Michigan historically (21-40 series record).
Michigan took a 3-0 lead with about 12 minutes to play with goals by the star Leslie Smith and two from Sammy Gray. Iowa tacked one on with 6 to play but it was not enough.
Michigan now controls their own destiny in the race for a B1G Championship.
B1G standings coming into tonight-
|#8 Northwestern
|#2 Maryland
|#14 Michigan
|#4 Penn State
|#10 Iowa
|#20 Michigan State
|#18 Indiana
|Ohio State
Michigan's only loss in B1G play was a 2-0 defeat to #2 Maryland.
Michigan's remaining schedule (using current rankings)
- 10/12 vs #7 Stanford
- 10/17 vs #8 Northwestern
- 10/24 vs #20 Michigan State
- 10/26 at New Hampshire
- 11/2 at Ohio State
That game on Sunday with #7 Stanford was just picked up by BTN Plus.
In sticking with the Michigan-Iowa theme, Michigan Volleyball (7-8, 2-3 B1G) has rebounded with a nice sweep of Iowa at Cliff Keen tonight. They won the sets by the scores of 25-15, 29-27 and 25-19.
The first coach of the Michigan Volleyball program, Sandy Vong, was in attendance today to see the Wolverines win.
(guy in the hat)
Tonight was Michigan's annual pink match. They outlined the Block M at center court and the outside lines in pink.
Next up, Michigan has the steep task of taking on #8 Nebraska on Sunday at Cliff Keen Arena at 1pm. Oddly, the match won't be televised on BTN.
Tomorrow is another big day for Michigan Athletics.
Here's the slate for this weekend-
Football: vs Penn State (7pm/ESPN2)
Men's Soccer: at Rutgers (7pm/BTN Plus)
Women's Soccer: at Indiana (7pm/BTN Plus)
Volleyball: vs #8 Nebraska
Field Hockey: vs #7 Stanford (1pm/BTN Plus)


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Rangers & Astros bring rivalry to San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Officials from the City of San Antonio and Ryan-Sanders Baseball announced today a two-year extension of H-E-B Big League Weekend, a two-game Major League Baseball exhibition at the iconic Alamodome. That announcement was only part of the big news coming from the high noon press conference at La Vista Terrace overlooking the Alamo.
The really big news is who will be playing next spring. The participants in the 2014 edition of Big League Weekend are the state's two MLB representatives, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. The games will be played on Friday, March 28 (7PM) and Saturday, March 29 (1PM). Two-game packages go on sale next Friday, November 15 at 10AM, with single game tickets available Monday, December 2.
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Officials from the City of San Antonio and Ryan-Sanders Baseball announced today a two-year extension of H-E-B Big League Weekend, a two-game Major League Baseball exhibition at the iconic Alamodome. That announcement was only part of the big news coming from the high noon press conference at La Vista Terrace overlooking the Alamo.
The really big news is who will be playing next spring. The participants in the 2014 edition of Big League Weekend are the state's two MLB representatives, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros. The games will be played on Friday, March 28 (7PM) and Saturday, March 29 (1PM). Two-game packages go on sale next Friday, November 15 at 10AM, with single game tickets available Monday, December 2.
"The Rangers are very happy to be returning to San Antonio and Big League Weekend in 2014," said Rangers President of Baseball Operations Jon Daniels. "Ryan-Sanders Baseball put on a first class event in 2013 and did an amazing job in converting the Alamodome into a Major League Baseball facility. The reception we received playing before the tremendous fans of the San Antonio area was outstanding and we look forward to another great series."
Over 75,000 fans packed the Alamodome earlier this year when the Rangers hosted the San Diego Padres for two games. It was the first baseball event in the building's 20-year-history. While playing in the Alamodome will not be a completely new experience for the Rangers, it will be for their American League Western Division rivals.
"I thank Ryan-Sanders Baseball and the Texas Rangers for inviting us to play in these games," said Astros President of Business Operations Reid Ryan. "San Antonio is a great baseball town and being able to take part in Big League Weekend gives us the chance to play in front of all our fans in South Texas."
Turning the Alamodome into a baseball facility is no easy task. Ryan-Sanders Baseball collaborated with AstroTurf last year to build a 133,000 square-foot custom field for the Alamodome floor. In addition to the turf, 300 cubic yards of dirt was brought in for the base around the infield. Custom dugouts, bullpens, netting and walls were also installed. The overall conversion took almost three weeks. This time the group plans to convert the dome in just three days.
"Seeing the Alamodome transform into a baseball field showed just how diverse the building is. We are thrilled to again have the opportunity to host two MLB teams in San Antonio," said Convention and Sports Facilities Director Michael Sawaya.
Other exciting changes were announced in regards to the field and overall fan experience, involving slight modifications for the second year. Bullpens, which were previously hidden in the two South End tunnels, will now be located down the first- and third-base lines. The entire field will be moved slightly towards center field so that fans on the third-base line have a better view. Additional lighting is also being installed by the Alamodome to brighten the corners of the field.
While the baseball games anchor Big League Weekend, Ryan-Sanders Baseball also has other special activities planned around this year's event. The first of those is a "Hall of Fame Luncheon" on Thursday, March 27th. The luncheon will include several Major League Hall of Famers and well-known former Rangers and Astros.
Another new element is the "Big League Weekend Sports Collectible Show," hosted by Sports Collectibles of Houston. Located on the South End Club Level of the Alamodome, collectors and fans can buy and sell sports cards, autographs and memorabilia with dealers from all over the Southwest. The show also offers free appraisals, so fans can find out what their old sports items are worth. Many one-of-a-kind collectibles-including items from Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and other sports legends-will be on display. Admission to the Sports Collectibles Show is free with a game ticket each day.
The extension of the agreement between the city and Ryan-Sanders is only the first of two possible extensions that could take the event through 2017. "We couldn't be happier with the way the first year turned out," said Ryan-Sanders CEO Reese Ryan. "Our goal has always been to promote the game of baseball, and we're very appreciative of our partners with the city and also the San Antonio Missions. They (Missions) have been bringing baseball to the fans in San Antonio for over 100 years. We couldn't have done this without them."
ABOUT THE RANGERS: The Texas Rangers finished with a 91-72 record in 2013, second in the American League West, losing a Wild Card Tiebreaker to Tampa Bay in the 163rd game of the season. It was the fourth consecutive season (2010-13) that Texas had posted 90+ victories, joining the Rays as the only major league teams to accomplish that feat. The Rangers are 370-279 (.570) in that four-year span, tied for second in the majors in wins and placing third in winning percentage with three playoff appearances and two A.L. pennants. The club has drawn over 6.6 million fans to Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in 2012-13, fourth in the majors in total attendance in that period. In 2013, the Rangers posted a 3.62 team ERA, the club's lowest in a season since 1983. Yu Darvish topped the major leagues with 277 strikeouts while his 2.83 ERA was fourth lowest in the A.L. The bullpen was a major strength with a team record 2.89 ERA and 35 victories, tied for most in the majors. Offensively, 3B Adrian Beltre led the way with an A.L. best 199 hits, 30 homers, 92 RBI, and a .315 batting average.
ABOUT THE ASTROS: When Astros General Manager Luhnow took charge prior to the 2012 season, the focus of rebuilding the organization was to build a top-rated minor league system that could sustain success on the Major League level. The results have been dramatic. After having the lowest ranked farm system in 2010-11, the Astros have rapidly developed one of the top farm systems in baseball since Luhnow came on board. In 2012 and 2013, the combined record of the Astros domestic minor league teams has been the best in baseball. In 2013, six domestic minor league clubs earned postseason berths, with two winning championships. Several media outlets, including Baseball America, Baseball Prospectus and ESPN.com (Keith Law) have the Astros system ranked as one of the top five in baseball. On the Major League level, the Astros fielded the youngest roster in the Majors in 2013. The club established several young players in 2013, including 3B Matt Dominguez, 2B Jose Altuve and All-Star C Jason Castro, who had the finest season by a catcher in franchise history. Several young pitchers also showed promise, including Jarred Cosart, Brett Oberholtzer and Kevin Chapman. With the infusion of young talent over the last two seasons, the future is bright for the Houston Astros.
ABOUT THE ALAMODOME - The Alamodome is a domed 65,000 seat, multi-purpose facility that is primarily used as a football/basketball stadium and convention center in San Antonio, Texas. The facility is owned and operated by the City of San Antonio and is a column-free, 5-level stadium which can seat up to 65,000 spectators for a football game and is expandable to a maximum capacity of 72,000. With 160,000 square feet of column-free exhibit space and 30,000 square feet of conference space, the Alamodome is ideal for conventions, general assemblies, trade shows, sports and special events. Throughout the years, the facility has hosted a wide range of events including the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, Valero Alamo Bowl, Dallas Cowboys Training Camp, New Orleans Saints Regular Season Games and such major productions as George Strait, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney On Ice and Monster Jam. The Alamodome is known for its unprecedented guest service as well as unparalleled attention to clients and promoters needs.
ABOUT RYAN-SANDERS BASEBALL- Combine a 27-year, Hall of Fame baseball career with more than 45 years of savvy business approaches and the roots of Ryan-Sanders Baseball begin to take hold. Today, the group is comprised of more than 60 minority shareholders, many of them former professional baseball players. Established by Nolan Ryan, Major League Baseball's all-time strikeout king, his son, Reid and Houston businessman Don Sanders, who first ventured into securities in 1959, Ryan-Sanders Baseball laid down its foundation in Round Rock when it purchased the Jackson Generals and moved the team to Texas for the 2000 season. Over the past 15 years Ryan-Sanders has owned and operated two of the most successful franchises in minor league baseball. The group owns one team now (Round Rock Express - Texas Rangers AAA) after selling the Corpus Christi Hooks in September to the Houston Astros.

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Looking for some simple welding advice.
Posted 19 February 2008 - 11:01 PM
Any advice on where and what welder to buy? And I could sure use a dumbed down version of how to go about repairing the car. I get the concept, just need a little more detail. And what's the best sort of undercoating to use to seal the new metal once the rust is repaired. Thinking that rubberized undercoating for $3. a can at wal mart isn't going to quite cut it. I want to have my baby ready for the summer time.
Posted 20 February 2008 - 12:03 AM
when you get around to cutting out rust, make sure you get all of it and when you make patched, dont try to cover the larger holes in one patch, use multiple smaller patches and take your time. also get weld through primer to coat the back sides of the patches so they dont rust out from the inside where you cant paint after welding. i would also reccomend talking to a local body shop or restoration shop, basically, find the hot rodders and talk to them about rust repair.
good luck.
Posted 20 February 2008 - 12:03 AM
Posted 20 February 2008 - 12:17 AM
Any advice on where and what welder to buy?
Here's a few things I've picked up & learned over the >25 years since my first welder.
For your first attempts, get some scrap 1/4" thick steel to practice on. I found 7014 rod pretty easy to use & get decent welds. Store welding rod in a DRY place.
Then do some 1/8" thick.
I managed to weld 1/16" with stick, but that's it for that mode.
Joints to weld must be clean and fit up good.
The thinner you go, the harder it is.
I have done a little MIG, but with a cheap welder, and I won't do that again.
I just got a TIG setup going. For thin stuff, it's the best I've tried. The remote (foot) control for the power is very helpful for thin metal.
If you have space, you can get an excellent welder for cheap if you go with an old industrial welder:
I've seen these go for $50.00 - $800.00.
Downside to this type is that it is not right for MIG.
For stick welding, a flip down mask is ok, I much prefer the auto darkening one for TIG.
There are basic welding books that will show what good vs bad welds look like, etc.
This forum has everyone from beginners to pros, they have been helpful:
Posted 20 February 2008 - 02:47 AM
I'm not saying it is your only option, you could try TIG, or even stick. Heck, you could even try submerged arch if you like. TIG will take you much more time to learn. It is a great process for light sheet metals, pipe, and even up to heavier metals. However, it is slow, and kind of difficult to learn. "Stick welding", or SMAW is also great. Stick welding is highly portable, it is cheap to perform, the machines are the cheapest to buy, and they can be run on a small ammount of power. However, stick is also hard for a new welder to learn, it requires the correct storage of welding rod that can go bad, it can be very frustrating, and it does not work well on thin metal.
In all honesty, MIG welding, specifically "Hard Wire" or GMAW is going to be your best bet. IF you desire to some day do much thicker metal, "Dual Shield" or FCAW may also be something you wish to consider. But, you should know that many MIG welding machines can do "Flux Cored", "Hard Wire", and "Dual Shield". Most fair to good welding machines can perform all 3 of these welding procedures with a few simple changes.
For what it sounds like you will be doing, I highly suggest "Hard Wire" welding. It is clean, simple to learn, forgiving, and highly versatile. "Hard Wire" is what is most commonly used by automotive body shops because of its speed, ease of use, and it can be performed cool enough to work really well on the lighter gauge sheet metals. This makes it perfect for what you wish to do. Hard wire also has the range to weld thicker steels, like up to 1" no problem if you have a big enough machine.
As for a machine, I would recommend buying a brand name machine. I'm sure there are a bunch of people in the world that have had good experiences buying a welder off the back of a tool sale truck, but I'd bet there are just as many whom haven't. This machine is going to be a good chunk of change. At least $300 plus, depending on what you buy! So for that kind of change, I would advise you to buck up and get a brand name welder. By this I'm saying; MILLER, LINCOLN, HOBART (Canadian Miller). These companys are the big names for a reason. Miller has won the Consumer Electronics Award for like 23 years in a row . That's pretty impressive. I'm not advocating one brand or another, and the people who have each will be diehard loyals. It's kinda like comparing Chevy, Ford, and Dodge. At any rate, all 3 of these companys have great little MIG welders that will suite your needs wonderfully. The Millermatic series from Miller, Lincoln has the Power Mig series, and the Hobart Handler series are all great 110v powered welders that will do 1/4" plus steel with the proper metal preparation. You can expect to spend about $700 dollars (with bottle) for one of these setups. If you would like some advice on individual machines, PM me and I'd be glad to help you find one best for you.
If I were you, I would start by researching MIG welding. There are literally thousands of videos, books, and websites devoted to the education of welding. The AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY offers a limited time free membership, and their website is brimming with welding information. Also, most major welding companys have websites that contain valuable welding information as well. I would suggest taking your time when purchasing a machine, and don't just run out and buy the first thing that Jim Bob says is THE BEST EVER. If you buy a good machine, it's going to be around a long time, and you don't want to kick yourself every time you try to use the thing, and it doesn't do what you wanted it to do.
Hope that is of some help. Any questions, let me know.
Good luck!
Posted 20 February 2008 - 05:27 PM
Posted 20 February 2008 - 05:43 PM
In my limited MIG experience I've found I much prefer a gas setup over flux-core wire.
Posted 20 February 2008 - 07:24 PM
Other than that, just practice. use up a spool of wire on scraps before you take on any real project. Oh, and get some sort of welding manual.
Welding is easy, anybody can do it. Just be patient and be safe.
Posted 20 February 2008 - 08:08 PM
Posted 20 February 2008 - 08:26 PM
Posted 21 February 2008 - 11:01 PM
My first welder was a lincoln sp100 wire feed mig. It didn't come with the regulator or gas, so it was all flux core wire feed. It ran off 110v. As I got into welding thicker metal I upgraded to the sp175 with gas. This welder requires 220v. I love it! Wire feed mig welding is very easy to learn. Get some scrap as mentioned before and practise. Getting the wire speed and amps set right is very important. It will sound like bacon sizzling in a very hot pan when you've got it right. The lincolns are good for welding steel, but if you are going to want to do aluminum in the future and are on a budget (ie-no money for a good tig set up) maybe research the miller welders because I believe the miller 135 amp mig can work with their spool gun. The small lincolns don't have the ability to run a spool gun. Good luck. Make something!
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Way Back When
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Local Intelligence
January 20, 1897
An attempt of an Oil City Man to Have it Revoked
"A special from Harrisburg under date of January 13 says: There is an attempt being made to revoke the charter of the Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg railroad. C.F. Hartwell of Oil City institued the proceedings. He has made application for a writ of quo warranto against the company.
The papers are in the hands of Maj. Isaac B. Brown, deputy secretary of internal affairs. He will notify both parties and fix a time for a hearing. Oil City, Corry or Ridgway will be selected.
Mr. Hartwell prays for a write of quo warranto to "inquire by what authority the road engages in mining coal and manufacturing coke when the Constitution and state laws passed in pursuance thereof forbid any railroad company incorporated under the provisions of the Constitution of 1874 from engaging in any manufacturing or mining business or any other, except the transportation of persons sad commodities."
The company operates a road from Buffalo to Punxsutawney.
It is one of the heaviest haulers of coal in the state.
Maj. Brown says that he knows nothing more about the case than is given in the application for the writ.
He does not know who Hartwell is or why he is interested.
The road has been trying for a number of years to break into Pittsburgh, but has never been able to secure a terminus.
It is not known to own any coal mines, but some of the stockholders of the company may be interested in the coal business along its line.
February 3, 1897
Just a Small Blaze
George Wilson blew the fire alarm whistle long and loud about 8 o' clock on Friday morning and the fire department hurried to the house of H. Clay Campbell, Esq. on the South Side, where a small blaze had started behind the plastering near the chimney.
A block of wood that had been used in constructing the chimney ignited and set fire to the lath and material next to it.
The fire was soon extinguished without the assistance of the fire department.
The loss which was mostly caused by smoke, amounts to probably $15.


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Submission + - FCC approves changes to cable box rules (thehill.com)
GovTechGuy writes: The FCC issued an order Thursday that should make it much easier and cheaper for consumers to purchase and install third-party cable boxes made by manufacturers such as TiVo. The rules are aimed at spurring competition in the cable box market; currently consumers overwhelmingly choose to rent a box from their cable provider rather than buy their own. Lawmakers have complained the current cable box technology is outdated and doesn't allow consumers to leverage new sources of video content such as the Web or streaming services from providers such as Netflix. The new rules should result in a smarter, more advanced cable box in the near future.


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Of the
50 players that will take the field Saturday night as part of the
Arizona Fall League's Rising Stars Game, 34 had previously attended a
Perfect Game event, representing 68-percent of the two 25-man
of those 34 players are also former Perfect Game All-Americans,
including Xavier Avery, Gerrit Cole, Christian Colon, Robbie
Grossman, Bryce Harper, Jeremy Jeffress and Kyle Skipworth. Cole,
Colon, Harper, Jeffress and Skipworth were first-round draft picks,
with Cole going first overall to the Pirates this past year and
Harper going first to the Nationals in 2010.
was named the MVP of the Classic in 2006, and was taken fourth
overall by the Royals in 2010.
Perfect Game participant Danny Hultzen, a left-handed pitcher, made
his professional debut in the Arizona Fall League after being
selected second overall this past year by the Seattle Mariners.
Fellow lefty and first-round pick Jed Bradley is also making his pro
debut in the AFL.
same can be said for outfielder Mikie Mahtook, who was also a
first-round pick from the 2011 draft.
notable top prospects and Perfect Game alumni participating as
'Rising Stars' include Nolan Arenado, Jason Castro, Michael Choice,
Matt Dominguez, Nick Franklin, Anthony Gose, Wil Myers, Joe Panik and
Mike Trout.
year the Arizona Fall League chooses who they view as the top
prospects participating in the fall developmental league to be a part
of their 'all-star' event. The AFL is considered to be a final
tuneup for young players prior to making the eventual ascent to the
Major Leagues, with a handful of these players, such as Castro and
Trout, already having a taste of life in the big-leagues.
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Carrying on our tour of our recent Collections Online release. Previously we've discussed Objects, Topics and People. Today; Categories and Places.
When we document our collection objects and related knowledge we use controlled vocabulary to describe the type of objects, the subjects and concepts related, the materials they are made of and the techniques used. We use a couple of excellent thesauri from the J. Paul Getty Trust and Library of Congress, and a few we've worked on ourselves.
Using controlled vocabularies means that as curators and collection managers go about their work of researching and documenting our collections, they are using consistent terminology which create relationships between the object they are working with and other objects and topics in the collections without having to know about those other objects. This makes "like" objects much easier to find.
By using these thesauri we are using terminology that makes our data more findable and shareable, nationally and internationally. Of course there are quite a few concepts and words that are peculiar to New Zealand, so we add those into the appropriate place, into the appropriate thesaurus. Thesauri also have broader and narrower relationships between terms which allows you to browse around related content, there's a couple of examples below. Alternate names and spellings for terms in the thesaurus also means content is more "findable".
We are also developing our own classification systems for objects from our Taonga Maori and Pacific Cultures collections, and are looking at other existing classifications which could also help refine our descriptions. It's an ever-evolving area, but the more we work at it, the more accurate and accessible it makes our collections.
For a more in-depth explanation of thesauri and controlled vocabulary, try this presentation from Murtha Baca of the Getty Vocabulary Program, from the Special Libraries Association 2008 conference.
OK, so now onto how this actually translates into Collections Online.
These are thesaurus terms used to describe and relate our objects and topics. In our Collections Information System we use the Getty's Art and Architecture Thesaurus to describe object types, materials, techniques, periods and styles. We use the Library of Congress' Thesaurus for Graphic Materials I to describe subjects.
Because the thesaurus is hierarchical you can browse through broader and narrower concepts, possibly finding and learning about categories or ideas you didn't know about. Interested in rifles? Note they are part of the broader category "long guns"; click on that link and see all the long guns, then browse back down to shotguns, and carbines and muskets. Or maybe try the subject category Theatrical productions. See the descriptive notes from the Getty and Library of Congress, as well as related terms, alternate spellings or names, again making it easier to find the objects you might be interested in.
A few more categories to start you off:
Places. For this we primarily use the Getty's Thesaurus for Geographic Names. Places cover where people are born or die, and places that objects depict, were made at, or are influenced by. Like Categories, Places are hierarchical, so you can browse through countries, regions, towns and cities, and see objects, people and topics related to those places. Try Hawke's Bay. From there you can browse down to Napier, Hastings, or some of the smaller places in Hawke's Bay and see objects from our collection that relate to those places.
Our natural environment specimens aren't currently available via place browsing, as they have historically used a different place name system. However this is not an uncommon problem, and we (and others) are looking at how best to resolve that. We also we have a few tricks coming up that will help bring the humanities and natural environment collections closer through mapping, more on that later.
See what depicts, was made, or refers to these places:
Some of you may be asking where tagging fits into this. We've got a few ideas that we'll discuss on the blog a bit later.
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I have a 98 Outback Limited Legacy
I was thinking that for what I can afford if possible I should get a 6 disk changer added to my factory head unit…
The head unit I have is a CD / Tape / WB and says Panasonic on the tape flap….
SO my question is what CD changer will work for my head unit.. Other then a factory changer… My head unit has a disk change button on the 1st two radio presets… I would like something that works with my existing setup, but if need be I will get one that runs of your FM radio…. If you know what model changer will work please send me the info…
Thanks for your help!!
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CD Changer ? what will work in my car?
Started by frohbego , Nov 17 2003 07:17 PM
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Posted 17 November 2003 - 07:17 PM
Posted 17 November 2003 - 07:41 PM
I put an older Pioneer 6 disk FM unit in my 97 OB LTD several years ago. I say an older Pioneer unit because I bought it originally for my 92 Pathfinder and had it in there for 5 years before putting it into the OB. It had a wired remote that I just left in the open tray under the radio. The changer unit itself I put in the cargo tray that sits over the spare tire and under the cargo floor. Here it was out of site of thieves and easy enough to change 6 pack cartriges at the next gas stop. Just open the rear hatch, lift the floor cargo cover over the spare, pop a button on the unit and reload. I did have to cut part of the plastic cargo tray in order to get the unit to fit. All I did was pack it into the tray using foam to hold it in place from sliding around, so when I traded cars it was a snap to take out. Hooking the unit up to your existing weather radio is a snap, and it will take longer to run the wiring from the cargo area to under the dash than it will to hook up the antenna and wiring connections to your fuse box. My 02 OB LTD already had a CD player built into the radio so I passed the Pioneer unit onto my dad who still uses it in his older Crown Victoria. Great sound, easy to install, and won't break the bank to buy.
Posted 17 November 2003 - 08:44 PM
You could check out eBay for WRX pull-outs.
Posted 18 November 2003 - 12:10 AM
Originally posted by 1 Lucky Texan
You could check out eBay for WRX pull-outs.
The WRX/Forester 6 disc in dash changer is definitely your best option if you want a stock look. Your Subaru has room for a double din unit and as far as I know there is enough depth in your dash for this changer. It should be a plug and play installation with no wiring required.
Since it is often not the "audiophile" system that many enthusiasts want you may be able to locate a used one quite easily. Also unless a car is really badly wrecked any radio from a wreck will work.
The OEM Subaru changer from Panasonic is like $450 at best. A used Subaru 6 disc in dash should cost less than that. Have a local scrapyard search for the part and quote the price, they should be able to quote a price even if they have to secure the radio from another scrapyard. Scrapyards are now a big business so they are all interconnected via the internet and telex networks.
Here are a few on Ebay:
.http://cgi.ebay.com/...&category=50556 http://cgi.ebay.com/...item=2443056021 http://cgi.ebay.com/...&category=48612 http://cgi.ebay.com/...item=2443296358 http://cgi.ebay.com/...item=2443582494 http://cgi.ebay.com/...item=2443583705
One thing to note is that the Subaru audio systems (with the exception of the McIntosh equipped Outback H63.0-VDC) are not the best performers.
Aftermarket Panasonic CD changers will not work with the Subaru deck, even though it is also made by Panasonic. The plug is different enough so that your stealership can make a huge profit selling you a changer.
If you are interested in sound quality get an Alpine, Clarion or other aftermarket radio. If you are experienced with MP3 files, you can even get a head unit that will play back CDR's encoded with MP3 files. A single CDR with MP3's can hold more songs than 6 audio CD's.
My Sony changer accepts 6 cd's and has MP3 playback, so I can get about 80 or so songs per disc for a total of almost 500 songs
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Guidelines for creating PKGBUILDs for software managed with version control systems.
The Template:Package Official package provides prototypes for cvs, svn, git, mercurial, and darcs PKGBUILDs. When abs is installed, you can find them in Template:Filename.
- Properly suffix Template:Codeline with Template:Codeline, Template:Codeline, Template:Codeline, Template:Codeline, Template:Codeline or Template:Codeline. If the package tracks a moving development trunk it should be given a suffix. If the package fetches a release from a VCS tag then it should not be given a suffix. Use this rule of thumb: if the output of the package depends on the time at which it was compiled, append a suffix; otherwise do not.
- A VCS package may be updated as and when needed to adopt changes to the build system, including ammendments to dependencies, URL, sources, etc. If the revision number remains the same after such an update, but produces a resulting binary which is different, increasing the Template:Codeline is mandatory. If both the revision number and the resulting binary remain the same, Template:Codeline should be kept intact. There is no need to update the VCS package just to accommodate a revision bump, but one may choose to do so.
- When makepkg is run, by default it will check for newer revisions and then update the Template:Codeline in the PKGBUILD. Look at Template:Codeline in man makepkg if you want otherwise. Template:Codeline only works for cvs and svn, which allow checkout of older revisions.
- Check for package conflicts. For example fluxbox-svn will conflict with fluxbox. In this case, you need to use Template:Codeline.
- Use the Template:Codeline field so that packages that require the non-VCS package can be installed (Template:Codeline).
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git clone git://hostname.dom/project.git --depth=1
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Dogs are pack animals and social creatures. They form strong attachments to other dogs and people. With an increase in those who are gone for long hours and have a busy schedule, it's important to help your dog stay alone. It is critical that your dog understand that your absences are tolerable and temporary.
Separation anxiety occurs in the first hour of your dog being left alone. Keep in mind that your dog's dependence on you is significant, and it is likely to cause anxiety when you leave. Although this might be flattering, it's not fair to your dog to be so stressed by your absence. Signs of separation anxiety occur when your dog is prevented from being close to you. Like people, dogs cannot stay in an uncomfortable state of anxiety for too long, and will resort to doing anything to reduce the tension.
Here are some circumstances in which separation anxiety can occur:
- Too strong of an attachment to one person.
- Separation from his mother and littermates.
- Owners who let their dog follow them wherever they go and who bring their dog everywhere they go.
- A very exciting departure and welcome.
Here are some signs of dogs trying to reduce their separation anxiety:
- Destruction, digging, chewing, or excessive vocalization.
- Hyperactivity, depression, or aggression.
- Diarrhea/vomiting, urination/defecation.
How to help you and your dog cope:
- If all else fails, ask your veterinarian about drug therapy. A good anti-anxiety medication shouldn't sedate your dog, but simply reduce his overall anxiety.
- Take your dog to a doggie day care facility or kennel when you have to be away.
- Leave your dog with a friend, family member, or neighbor when you're away, or use a pet sitter.
- Take your dog to work with you, if possible.
- Use a pet door in conjunction with an invisible fence so your dog can get out of the house and run around. This will help him burn off some energy and anxiety..
How to treat separation anxiety:
- Ignore your dog when leaving.
- Mix the leaving routes (the back door, garage, and so on).
- Practice false departures.
- When you return, be as calm as possible. Do not display any excited behavior or rewards.
What won't help:
- Punishment. Punishment isn't effective for treating separation anxiety and can make the situation worse.
- Another dog. Getting your dog a companion usually doesn't help an anxious dog because his anxiety is the result of his separation from you, and not just the result of being alone.
- Crating. Your dog will still engage in anxiety responses inside a crate, and he may urinate, defecate, howl, or even injure himself in an attempt to escape. Instead, create other kinds of "safe places" for your dog.
- Obedience training. While formal training is always a good idea, separation anxiety isn't the result of disobedience or lack of training.
Here are some other tips:
- Leave clothes with your scent on them around the house.
- If your dog is left outside, hang an old bike tire, a bunch of dish rags knotted together, or a shoe from a tree so that your dog can play with them. Do not use a leash or tie-out, this can injure your pet when you are gone. It is better to use an underground dog fence or wireless dog fence to contain your dog safely.
- Put the radio on a talk station and leave it on while you're gone. The noise muffles any other kinds of sounds your dog might worry about and it's comforting. He hears the same sounds as when you are home.
It's not fully understood why some dogs suffer from separation anxiety and others don't. But it's essential that you be as understanding as possible of your dog's behavior. He needs your help with finding the best solution to alleviate the tension of your being gone and of him being alone.


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Extended Hours at Kenilworth Branch
Delaware Road, will be more welcoming, replacing an outdated circulation desk, constructing a new children's area and creating space dedicated to public computers. An inviting lounge will afford a quiet and relaxing environment. New entrance doors equipped with automatic door openers will be in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
A New York State Construction Grant from the 2010-2011 State budget was awarded to the Kenmore Branch Library for this remodeling. The $76,805 award will be matched with funds from the Town of Tonawanda.
During the closure, Library hours will be extended at the Town of Tonawanda Public Library – Kenilworth Branch, 318 Montrose Avenue. The hours from January 23, 2012 through February 7, 2012 will be:
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: 10:00a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays: 10:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m.
All request items will be sent to the Kenilworth Branch for pick-up unless a patron specifies otherwise. The drop box will remain open at the Kenmore Branch. Patrons can always access their account information and the Library System catalog 24/7, at www.BuffaloLib.org. For more information, please contact the Town of Tonawanda Public Library Director Dorinda Darden at 716-873-2861.
The Town of Tonawanda Public Libraries are part of the 37-member Buffalo and Erie County Public Library System. To learn more, visit www.BuffaloLib.org.


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Kerry tried to advance those second-term foreign policy priorities for President Barack Obama in meetings with Turkey's foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, and the Palestinian Authority president, Mahmoud Abbas.
Kerry also said he had made it clear to the Turks that a planned trip to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan after his May 16 visit to the White House "would be better delayed and that it shouldn't take place at this point in time."
Both Israel and Abbas, whose Palestinian Authority is based in the West Bank, oppose the Gaza visit.
"We would like to see the parties begin with as little outside distraction as possible. So our sense is that it would be more helpful to wait for the right circumstances," said Kerry, who did not meet with Erdogan on this stop in Turkey.
On a trip to Israel last month, Obama secured a pledge from Turkish and Israeli leaders to normalize ties that broke down after a 2010 Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that killed eight Turks and a Turkish-American.
But the rapprochement has been slow, fueling concerns that Turkey may be backsliding on its commitment.
Israeli and Turkish negotiators plan to meet this coming week to discuss Turkey's demand for compensation for victims of the flotilla.
U.S. officials hope the discussions will jumpstart the process of restoring full diplomatic relations and exchanging ambassadors between two countries that Washington sees as vital strategic partners in the volatile Middle East.


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to meet the needs of Bakken crude oil producers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The terminal will initially load 30,000 barrels of crude oil per day into rail cars, the equivalent of more than 50 tank cars worth, starting in the second quarter of 2013. The facility will have the potential to accommodate a unit train of 100 tank cars, with each train carrying approximately 60,000 barrels per day of crude oil.
Bryan Lankester, president of Tundra Energy Marketing, said, "This project, combined with 410,000 barrels of oil storage currently under construction at our terminal in Cromer, a six-fold increase in existing capacity, will provide us with access to alternative North American markets for Williston Basin crude oil over CN's network at a time when there is inadequate pipeline takeaway capacity. Our Cromer location at the most easterly point of crude oil production in Canada should provide a market advantage to our crude oil producers and shippers."
Jean-Jacques Ruest, CN executive vice president and chief marketing officer, said, "We are pleased to be a key supply chain enabler for Tundra Energy Marketing. CN will help Tundra's customers reach markets with good net-backs for their crude."


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I'm confused at your point. The "sweet spot" he was talking about was the maximum profit point. That is, selling 100 units at 1$ each earns you $100 whereas selling 10,000 units at 5 cents a piece earns you $500 dollars. The question is where is price*volume at a maximum and that requires understanding the volume that people will buy as a function of price.
"They feel that 99 cents / song maximizes their reveues. Their choice - it's their product, and if you don't like it, move on and listen to the radio."
That's true. Any company is allowed to do things less than best for themselves and even drive themself into the ground. It certainly doesn't mean 99 cents actually is the sweet spot to maximize their profits thought. They might make a lot more money at 5 cents per song if that entices more than a 20 fold increase in sales.
However, in Econ 301 they learned that running a cartel to fix prices is the best system of all, so that's what they did. Supply and demand have nothing to do with the record industry's prices.
As you increase price, you decrease volume. There is always a sweet spot that maximizes profit.
Well, I don't know about you, but my perception is that the music industry is way over to the right of the "sweet spot" on the sales-against-price graph. I hardly ever buy CDs these days, because I hardly ever see them for a price I'm willing to pay.
When Mute Records released a sizeable chunk of their back-catalog for under $10, I sent in a $150 order--as opposed to a $0 order while the prices were $15 and up.
As I wrote to a record store owner who was wondering how he could stay in business: I could easily put together a list of ten CDs I'd buy tomorrow if they were $10 or less. But they're not, so I spend $0 and wait for a sale.
Maybe not, but if what you're saying is right, we might end up with less career musicians.
Although, if you look at some of those old bands that are still touring (aerosmith, the stones etc.) and are just rehashing thier old stuff over
I think you should know, AShly simpson is an 'entertainer' not a musician. No, I don't personaly find her entertaining. PIF, most people don't. I used to think I was just out of touch with the music scene. I've been talking to be in the industry recently and it turns out a lot of these names everyone heres about don't sell many tickets. Most people in one of there concerts are people in the industry that are there to be seen.
My wife and I have been talking about this quite a bit recently. We've been watching "American Idol". Anwar Robinson is clearly the most musically talented person to ever be on that show, but the stuff he does is not what the record companies want to market. This past Monday he got up and sang Louis Armstrong's "Wonderful World". He started out singing like Louis Armstrong, then series of runs as he moved the style into something more reminicent of Sammy Davis Jr., and finally ended the song in a soul style. His talent should win, but he won't fit into the marketing machine of the record companies.
Much like the scheme presented in the article, please remember that the "free" file sharing networks requires a broad base of participants to make them run. The utility of the "free" networks improves or deteriorates based on the numbers of people engaged in the activity of sharing freely:
even at US$.99, I would bet there has been an affect on the quality/quantity/availability of music on the "free" sharing networks. Presumably, that would deteriorate further if "legitimate" online services appealed to an even broader audience (as some or all of that broader audience would likely participate less in the "free" networks).
They get like maybe 1$ per cd.
If only that were true. Artists generally make $.05-$.12 a CD. If you want more info about the industry and contracts, etc., I highly recommend This Business of Music [amazon.com]. It's chock full of interesting details like formulas used to determine artist royalties. For instance, did you know the labels still take money for R&D costs on the "new technology" of the Compact Disc? Or that many still take out $$ to cover "breakage", which is a hold over from distribution of albums on vinyl?
If it works, then they could probably corner the music market. If not, well then it'd only be the death of a few RIAA members - no big loss...
while the plan may be good, i have to disagree with the last part...this would (in my opinion) surely kill off the demand for CDs...right now, iTunes isn't killing the demand, becuase it's roughly equivalent to download 15 songs for $0.99 per song, or pay $15 for the CD...however, if i could download 15 songs for only $0.75, so why should i ever buy a CD again?Yet, Pearlman went further. He said that since this plan puts the onus on a massive Internet presence to distribute all the music in the world, why not have such computer companies as Apple and such major Internet companies as Yahoo simply buy up the world's four major record labels? Pearlman was careful to add, though, that he doesn't see his plan killing off demand for CDs.
Depends on who `i' is. For variosu people there are:
Exactly. The question is not "would you pay 5 cents for a song?", but "would you shell out money even if you never buy music just so that other people can buy music cheauper?"
According to his argument that it's OK because the industry has benefited, there should also be a tax to subsidize porn site subscriptions, any other subscription-based content, the movie and tv industry, and even sites that currently run annoying ads to pay the bills.
What's so special about the music industry?
Of Course [allofmp3.com].
Another record-industry type, casually speaking to Pearlman [progenitor of this idea] after the talk, had perhaps the most succinct counter suggestion. Why not charge 10 cents, instead of 5, and double the revenue?
Yes, guys and gals, it's money.
Money, money, money, money.
No thanks.
Any takers?
Then again, another record-industry type, casually speaking to Pearlman after the talk, had perhaps the most succinct counter suggestion. Why not charge 10 cents, instead of 5, and double the revenue?
When first reading the article, my instinct was to not go along with the notion charging for downloaded music, even only $.05 a song. Especially with DRM, etc., always on the sideline poised to come in and wrap you around the axle anytime to you try to play the song (in the proper spirit of fair use)... (I'm STILL upset about one of my recent CD's purchased not playing on my car CD player.... took it in, they would only exchange it... and, sure enough, the exchanged CD failed to play in exactly the same places in exactly the same way... had to demo this to the store personnel before they would agree to a refund.)
But, maybe they have something there... certainly when: "..., The
recording industry is against Pearlman's plan.
The part of this idea that I have a hard time with is "In addition, a 1 per cent sales tax would be placed on Internet services and new computers".
Is there a tax on TV's that goes back to the networks/TV industry? How about stereo equipment?
How about if I don't use this particular PC for music? Does that tax apply? What about a PC I built from parts?
"So, Apple now has to run power-hungry servers with a large staff of IT guys making sure they're patched and running correctly."
I think the general consensus here is "artists and record companies should stop being so greedy." In the spirit of this goal to drive music to $0.05, perhaps IT guys should stop being greedy as well, and just work for the pure joy of providing music, rather than for a salary.
Yes, I know, IT guys have to pay rent or mortgage and support families. Yet artists and employees of record companies do, too. If they can suck it up in the new Slashdot world music order, so can IT professionals.
But the quotes at the end are hilarious!
"The recording industry is against Pearlman's plan. Richard Pfohl, general council for the Canadian Recording Industry Association, refuted Pearlman on numerous points at the conference forum, arguing that the plan would violate every international intellectual property law that Canada has signed in the last 100 years. [SO CHANGE THE LAWS!] It would also obliterate musicians' choices on how their music could be sold by conscripting them into a 5-cents-a-song system. [OR THEY COULD JUST OPT OUT AND DO THEIR OWN DISTRIBUTION AND CHARGE WHAT THEY WANT] And it would destroy record companies' incentive to invest in new acts, Pfohl said. [WHY, BECAUSE IT WOULD BRING IN HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN REVENUE?]
Pearlman said that Pfohl misunderstood the idea. [DUH!] Then again, another record-industry type, casually speaking to Pearlman after the talk, had perhaps the most succinct counter suggestion. Why not charge 10 cents, instead of 5, and double the revenue?"
ROFL! Don't you just know that will be the endless series of suggestions they will make. "Hey, look at how much money is coming in! Let's double again to 20 cents and get lots more moola!"
Here is a site that tries to give more information on our favorable laws
The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic [cippic.ca]
I heard many, many different variations. And most of them were sung in the style of Doris Day's version (giddy and happy and making me want to slap the singer). There were some versions that came close, but I couldn't decide whether that was what I wanted or not. Ultimately at the $1 price per song I didn't download any of my "candidates" since I didn't hear enough to convince me before the sale that that was the type I was looking for. Had the price been $0.05 per song I probably would have downloaded most of the candidates and not given the price much thought.
While this wouldn't help sell the big name artists at all, it would get the casual music listener like me. Whether there are enough of my type around is a completely different question and one that I can't begin to answer.
(As an aside, I never found the right version of Que Sera, Sera and in general that isn't the type of music I listen to. Just something that struck a nerve at that particular moment.)
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1964: On ANOTHER WORLD, Dru (Geoffrey Lumb) asked John to take on Pat's case. Michael M. Ryan and Gaye Huston made their first appearances as John and Lee Randolph.
1967: On DARK SHADOWS, Julia (Grayson Hall) panicked when Woodard's ghost appeared.
1979: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, Nola (Kim Hunter) prepared to kill Deborah Saxon.
1981: On GENERAL HOSPITAL, the women of Port Charles celebrated Laura's (Genie Francis) upcoming wedding to Luke with a bachelorette party.
1987: On SANTA BARBARA, Cruz (A Martinez) visited Eden (Marcy Walker) in jail.
1989: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, Emily (Melanie Smith) was asked on the witness stand if her relationship with Paul had become sexual.
1989: On GUIDING LIGHT, Phillip (Grant Aleksander) dug up Beth's grave until Rick (Michael O'Leary) and the cops stopped him.
1990: On THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, as Danny and Cricket (Lauralee Bell) prepared to leave for their wedding in Hawaii , they flashed back to their first meeting.
1995: THE CITY premiered on ABC.
1998: On GUIDING LIGHT, Michelle (Bethany Joy Lenz) met Danny (Paul Anthony Stewart).
1999: Hong Kong soap opera A KINDRED SPIRIT aired its final episode.
2003: Actress Kellie Waymire died at age 36. She played Emily Haynes in ONE LIFE TO LIVE and Melissa in SIX FEET UNDER.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Garry Marshall (ex-Jack, BROTHERS & SISTERS) - 78
Daniel Pilon (ex-Alan, GUIDING LIGHT; ex-Max, RYAN'S HOPE; ex-Gavin, DAYS OF OUR LIVES; ex-Renaldo, DALLAS) - 72
Joe Mantegna (ex-Juan, SOAP) - 65
Mary Gordon Murray (ex-Becky Lee, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 59
Tracy Scoggins (Grace, DANTE'S COVE; ex-Monica, THE COLBYS/DYNASTY; ex-Dianne, DALLAS; ex-Anita, DALLAS: J.R. RETURNS) - 59
Frances Conroy (Moira, AMERICAN HORROR STORY; ex-Virginia, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES; ex-Ruth, SIX FEET UNDER) - 59
Chris Noth (Peter, THE GOOD WIFE; ex-Dean, ANOTHER WORLD) - 58
Whoopi Goldberg (Maris, 666 PARK AVENUE; Carmen, GLEE) - 57
Robert Aberdeen (ex-Greg, LOVE OF LIFE) - 50
Tari Signor (Margaret, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 45
Steve Zahn (Davis, TREME; ex-Spence, ALL MY CHILDREN) - 45
Melissa Hayden (ex-Julie, HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS; ex-Agnes, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; ex-Bridget, GUIDING LIGHT; ex-Mouse, GENERAL HOSPITAL) - 43
Cathy Janeen Doe (ex-Simone PASSIONS) - 42
Jordan Bridges (Oliver, DAWSON'S CREEK) - 39
Vail Bloom (ex-Heather, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS)
Austin Williams (ex-Shane, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 16
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Naruto-Arena forces you to select 3 characters when you start a new game. This page gives you an overview of all characters available in the Naruto-Arena game. Not only can you view each character's skills, you can also discuss the characters by posting comments.
One of the three sannins, Tsunade is a gambling, sake drinking loving woman with a tough exterior but soft interior. Tsunade is an expert at medical jutsu, using it to remove all her wounds, or delivering high impact kicks.Requirement to unlock: Mission: Disciples of the Slug
Heavenly Foot of Pain
With her insane strength, Tsunade performs an axe kick on one enemy dealing 30 damage while stunning their physical and mental skills for 1 turn.
Cooldown: None
Chakra required:
Classes: Physical, Melee, Instant
Creation Rebirth
Tsunade unleashes her stored chakra, setting her health to 100 and removing all harmful effects on her.
Cooldown: 3
Chakra required:
Classes: Chakra, Instant
Major Summoning: Katsuyu
Summoning Katsuyu, Tsunade instantly heals herself and her allies for 40 health. For the rest of the game, Tsunade's team will heal 5 health each turn, and this skill will be replaced by 'Slug Division'. This skill will end when Tsunade dies.
Cooldown: None
Chakra required:
Classes: Chakra, Unique, Instant
Elbow Block
This skill makes Tsunade invulnerable for 1 turn.
Cooldown: 4
Chakra required:
Classes: Physical, Instant
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I always slightly scrub and rinse the horns/pump parts after I pump... then I boil them about once a week. I just noticed the other day, the very inside of the pump (near the back part, where it angles), it's turned yellowy and looks like dried up milk. I wonder if the gunk would be bad for the baby?
How are you guys keeping your parts nice and clean? I'm thinking of grabbing a Q-tip and just wiping it down... it's kinda hard to reach though


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Talk:Buzz or not
From Openmoko
Who is "WE"? On OM-HW-EE side this poll isn't considered helpful, as it contains no info whatsoever about actual network-situation (which is widely assumed to be the cause of buzz appearing in a particular situation). Please note the original poster seems not affiliated to OM technical staff, and we (OM) might eventually ask our customers to support a different poll. Also note there's a rework paper to fix buzz, a non-verified draft for now [jOERG]
We, I like to think, are the people who are having a problem using the FreeRunner as a phone. If you want to put up an official OpenMoko poll/questionnaire please do so, but can you make it quick? Tel us how people who can't handle a soldering tool in a professional way can fix their phones. [Michel an OpenMoko customer and believer that a phone can be open source]
Finding a way to fix by starting a poll? Hmm, maybe like this:
|ZIP code
|skills and willing to help (Y), need help(N)
|contact (mail, IRC)
|Y max. 10 devices per week. Take beer ;-)
Hi, you said "and we (OM) might eventually ask our customers to support a different poll" if the above is an offical OM poll then there maybe some humor left at openmoko.org :) Allthough I think the poll I started (after Steve Mosher from openmoko.com sugested it) is a bit more helpfull in solving it then in providing you with beer :) [Michel]


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I have a question.
I went to find the first post of one of the members and it only brought me back to the last 300 posts, and the same with the threads.
I couldn't even find my first post or thread.
Is there any way to seach back to the very first post or has all that been deleted when you did an update at PT?
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- Red Bull
Ricciardo senses opportunity in Monaco
Daniel Ricciardo senses an opportunity to fight with Mercedes this weekend in Monaco, but is under no illusions as to how tough it will be.
Ricciardo finished third behind the two Mercedes at the last race in Spain, but was still over 40 seconds off Nico Rosberg in second as he crossed the line. He is confident he will be closer this weekend on a circuit that is not so dependent on engine power.
"I sense an opportunity this weekend, but Mercedes are still going to be quick nonetheless. Even if their package is brought to everyone else's level, they've got two very capable drivers who are driving very well at the moment. Not only is it 'can we be as quick as Mercedes?', but it's 'can we be quicker than Lewis and Nico?'. There's still a double challenge, but obviously less of a horsepower circuit should bring everyone a bit closer. … I'll do what I can to hustle and to get the car towards the front."
However, Ricciardo is aware that he has to be on the top of his game to do so.
"The driver can obviously get the extra tenths out of it around here, so it's up to me to be on top of my game. Car set-up here isn't the end of the world - it's more getting comfortable with the car, getting a car that you're comfortable driving even if the set-up's not perfect. It's got to be one that you're comfortable to sit in, to get close to the walls and jump over the kerbs. I think that's what we've got to work on tomorrow. Analyse everything Friday and just make sure I'm driving up to my standards on Saturday.
"Mentally it's the toughest circuit. You're running that edge, and you're obviously trying to find a bit more, a bit more. But that bit more can see you in the wall and out of the race, or out of the session, so it's trying to find that edge. I think until you do brush a wall, or get very close to crashing, you don't know how close you are to it. In a way, as the weekend goes on you force yourself to get closer and closer until you're where you think you need to be on the lap times."


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CHESTER — The predicament for the Philadelphia Union is frighteningly similar.
For a second straight week, they play on a nationally-televised date with a team in the top three of its conference.
But the equation for today's visit (5 p.m., NBCSN) from FC Dallas is different in a few key elements.
For one, the Union (7-5-4, 25 points) have to contend with a team that they're not used to, this being their only meeting with Dallas this season.
The flipside is that they'll have a chance to significantly build on the respect they earned a week ago by downing New York, then second in the Eastern Conference, when they tangle with the third-placed team in the West.
It's the third straight home game for the Union, who have posted matching 3-0 wins over Columbus and the Red Bulls the last two times out. That doesn't mean they can afford to get complacent with one of the top teams in the West coming to town.
"We understand that we can't really take any breaks or feel too good about ourselves because we just need everybody to be focused all the time and continuing to play well," Union captain Brian Carroll said Wednesday. "We can't afford to take breaks or think too highly about ourselves because we just don't have that luxury. We understand how good Dallas is and how much better we need to play even than against New York to get a result against them. I think everybody is still grounded and just focusing on what they need to do to improve to get ready to have a good performance against Dallas."
It's been a bit of a struggle lately for Dallas (8-3-5, 29 points), a team that led the Western Conference through most of the season's first couple of months. They've won just one of their last five games, though a 2-2 draw against Sporting Kansas City last weekend when they were down two goals after 87 minutes probably feels like a win.
Dallas is also in a unique position given that it played Wednesday night in the U.S. Open Cup, an entertaining 3-2 loss to the Portland Timbers in which they used a full-strength lineup.
According to head coach John Hackworth, playing a team that is facing a bevy of games in a short time isn't necessarily the advantage it seems to be.
"Sometimes when you play those games in quick succession, they can actually get you in a little bit of rhythm, and other times, it can be a distraction especially with the travel," Hackworth said. "I hope it's the latter for them. I hope they come in fatigued. But our expectation is that we're going to play one of the best teams in the league Saturday. We're certainly going to give their best. They're a team that has been very tough to play against every single time out, and I expect a little bit of the same Saturday."
One of the players who did not start Wednesday but figures to play a role today is Kenny Cooper. The 28-year-old American striker has had the Union's number, scoring five times in three matches against the Union last year when he was a member of the New York Red Bulls.
Dallas has a bevy of other options — Panamanian Blas Perez has scored five times this year, and they have playmakers like Jackson, Fabian Castillo and 2010 league MVP David Ferreira to contend with. But Cooper is one that requires extra attention.
"I think he's been a player against this club in particular that has been really tough to contain, so we will definitely have to do a good job again Kenny," Hackworth said. "When they're able to put both Kenny and Blas on the field at the same time, it gives you a little bit of a two-headed monster. They haven't really gone that way much, but it is something we're preparing for."
As for the Union, they're facing what could be the last match in over a month for Jack McInerney, who was called up to represent the U.S. men's national team in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Union also must prepare for some shuffling in the midfield, with Keon Daniel gone to represent Trinidad and Tobago in the Gold Cup and Michael Lahoud, Kleberson and Danny Cruz all facing races for fitness.


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Nov. 13, 2012 06:11 PM
CALGARY, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 11/13/12 --
Pine Cliff Energy Ltd. (Pine Cliff or the Company) (TSX VENTURE:PNE) is pleased to announce its third quarter financial and operating results. Selected highlights are shown below and should be read in conjunction with the Company's condensed interim financial statements and the related management's discussion and analysis for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Pine Cliff's website at www.pinecliffenergy.com.
In the third quarter of 2012, Pine Cliff:
-- Achieved quarterly sales volumes of 895 barrels of oil equivalent (boe) per day, as compared to 100 boe per day in the third quarter of 2011, weighted approximately 79 percent natural gas and 21 percent oil and natural gas liquids; -- Realized funds flow from operations of $442,000 as compared to $82,000 in the same period of 2011; -- Recognized an operating netback of $13.36 per boe as compared to $15.63 per boe in the third quarter of 2011; -- Combined operations, subsequent to quarter end, with Geomark Exploration Ltd. (Geomark); and -- Announced, subsequent to quarter end, the purchase from a Canadian financial institution (the Financial Institution) of all the indebtedness of Skope Energy Partners (Skope).
Overall, Pine Cliff recorded funds flow from operations of $422,000 in the third quarter of 2012. Funds flow from operations was positively impacted as a result of recent recoveries in the natural gas pricing environment, with the average AECO price for natural gas being more than 40% higher in September than April. Quarterly production decreased from 972 boe per day in the second quarter of 2012 to 895 boe per day in the third quarter of 2012 as a result of unscheduled third-party plant outages which impacted Pine Cliff's sour gas production in July and September. Pine Cliff's sour gas began flowing back on October 3, 2012 and although the third quarter production was impacted significantly, the production was not lost, but only deferred to future periods.
In the third quarter of 2012, we announced the planned combination of Pine Cliff's operations with those of Geomark. This transaction closed on October 19, 2012, allowing Pine Cliff to repay both its bank and related party debts in their entirety with the funds acquired from Geomark. In addition to Geomark's strong working capital position, it holds non-operated oil and gas interests in Alberta, primarily in the Harmattan area, and mineral properties in Utah, Ontario, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. The combined entity had no debt, cash and cash equivalents of approximately $22 million, highly liquid securities of approximately $9 million and production capability of approximately 1,100 boe per day.
On November 12, 2012, we announced a unique transaction whereby Pine Cliff completed the purchase from a Financial Institution of all of the outstanding indebtedness and liabilities owing to the Financial Institution by Skope, as well as the related security documents, for cash consideration of $28 million. Pine Cliff intends to make an application to the court to appoint a receiver to realize on its security. Skope owns an 80% working interest in a package of high-quality, producing, shallow gas assets in southeast Alberta and southwest Saskatchewan. Skope's current production of approximately 3,500 boe per day, weighted 100% towards natural gas, is expected to provide Pine Cliff with increased cash flow and shareholders with considerable upside should natural gas prices recover and if Pine Cliff is successful in realizing on its security. Concurrently, Pine Cliff announced plans for a brokered private placement of 8.9 million common shares at $0.73 per share for gross proceeds of $6.5 million (the Offering).
Looking forward to the remainder of the fourth quarter of 2012, we are excited to embark upon our winter drilling program in the Carrot Creek area, which will commence with the planned December spudding of one well (0.30 net) targeting the Rock Creek zone which we anticipate will further increase sales volumes and the company's oil and liquids weighting. Pine Cliff and its partners were able to obtain an extension on a highly-prospective expiring lease and plan to drill a well (0.25 net) on that location in 2013 after completing further technical analysis. We are also continuing Geomark's drilling program on the Kings Canyon project in Utah for which encouraging initial gold results were announced by Geomark in September 2012. We expect additional results from the drilling program to be available in early 2013.
We remain focused on innovatively pursuing additional opportunities to add value for our shareholders by acquiring high-impact assets for future growth through asset or corporate acquisitions, farm-ins or joint ventures. We believe that Pine Cliff's strong balance sheet and access to capital will allow it to act quickly and take advantage of such opportunities.
Three months Nine months ended ended September 30 September 30 2012 ($000s, unless otherwise indicated) 2012 2011 (1) 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oil and gas sales 2,197 220 5,228 702 Cash flow from operating activities 246 120 1,113 337 Funds flow from operations (2) 442 82 927 298 Basic per share ($/share) 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.01 Diluted per share ($/share) 0.01 0.00 0.02 0.01 Earnings (loss) (472) (74) (209) (160) Basic per share ($/share) (0.01) (0.00) (0.00) (0.00) Diluted per share ($/share) (0.01) (0.00) (0.00) (0.00) Capital expenditures including the Carrot Creek Assets 14 13 23,238 22 Net debt (3) 19,161 (237) 19,161 (237) Production (boe/d) 895 100 757 105 Percent oil and liquids (%) 21 1 22 1 Commodity sales price ($/boe) 26.69 23.97 25.22 24.60 Operating netback ($/boe) (4) 13.36 15.63 12.64 16.42 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ( 1) The results of year-to-date 2012 include the results of the Carrot Creek Assets for the period of March 1 to September 30, 2012. (2) Funds flow from operations is a non-IFRS measure that represents the total of funds provided by operating activities, before adjusting for changes in non-cash working capital and interest payable. (3)Net debt is a non-IFRS measure calculated as the sum of bank debt, related party note payable and trade and other payables less trade and other receivables and cash. (4)Operating netback is a non-IFRS measure calculated as the average per boe of the Company's oil and gas sales, less royalties and operating expenses.
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Cautionary Statements
Certain statements contained in this release include statements which contain words such as "anticipate", "could", "should", "expect", "seek", "may", "intend", "likely", "will", "believe" and similar expressions, statements relating to matters that are not historical facts, and such statements of our beliefs, intentions and expectations about development, results and events which will or may occur in the future, constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and are based on certain assumptions and analysis made by us derived from our experience and perceptions. Forward-looking information in this release includes, but is not limited to: management's current expectations regarding the ability of Pine Cliff to realize on the debt and security purchased from the Financial Institution including, without limitation, by court appointed receiver or otherwise; the completion of the Offering; expected cash provided by operations; future capital expenditures, including the amount and nature thereof; oil and natural gas prices and demand; expansion and other development trends of the oil and natural gas industry; business strategy and outlook; expansion and growth of our business and operations; maintenance of existing customer, supplier and partner relationships; supply channels; accounting policies; credit risks; and other such matters.
All such forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions and analyses made by us in light of our experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. The risks, uncertainties, and assumptions are difficult to predict and may affect operations, and may include, without limitation: foreign exchange fluctuations; equipment and labour shortages and inflationary costs; general economic conditions; industry conditions; changes in applicable environmental, taxation and other laws and regulations as well as how such laws and regulations are interpreted and enforced; the ability of oil and natural gas companies to raise capital; the effect of weather conditions on operations and facilities; the existence of operating risks; volatility of oil and natural gas prices; oil and gas product supply and demand; risks inherent in the ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet current and future obligations; increased competition; stock market volatility; opportunities available to or pursued by us; and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. The foregoing factors are not exhaustive.
Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, this forward-looking information and, accordingly, no assurance can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking information will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits will be derived there from. Except as required by law, Pine Cliff disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The forward-looking information contained in this release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
This news release contains the term boe which has been calculated on the basis of six thousand cubic feet of gas to one barrel of oil. This conversion ratio is based on energy equivalence primarily at the burner tip and does not represent a value equivalency at the wellhead. The term boe may be misleading, particularly if used in isolation.
This summarized news release should not be considered a suitable source of information for readers who are unfamiliar with Pine Cliff and should not be considered in any way as a substitute for reading the full report.
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