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I am using Debian Testing xfce 4.4 rc1. The bottom panel is always on top of other windows. Is this a setting so it is under all other windows when I bring something like Abiword or Firefox to the front?
Nope you can't.
You can turn on autohide, so the panel is not visible when you're not using it.
Can this be added as a possibel configuartion in a later release?
Well first this is not the 'idea' of a panel so most likely this option won't be added. Anyway we never ignore ideas, so you can file a feature request in the bugzilla so we won't forget :razz:.
Remember Alt+F11 -> REAL Fullscreen
Perfect for reading a homepage or write a document.
bleh. try this at home: wmctrl -r :SELECT: -b toggle,below
...six years ago....oh man...
this is for me six years in the future coming to xfce yet once again and finding the bug still unfixed.
btw..my desktop looks awesome with xfce..thanks everyone
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Its not a bug, but a feature that is still missing ;-).
Do you mean this feature is welcome/patch will be accepted?
IMHO the best way is to combine it with "don't reserve space on borders". The latter feels awkward (not to say buggy) with panel always on top of other windows.
OTOH, LXDE panel splits these options into:
- "Make window managers treat the panel as dock"
- "Reserve space, and not covered by maximized windows"
Do you mean this feature is welcome/patch will be accepted?
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Problem importing avi file into MX
Hi, I´ve been trying to import avi files that are made myself with Cantasia, software for capturing screen shots, into Flash MX.
But sometimes it imports fine, though it doesn´t show on the preview window on "Import Video Settings" and other times it doesn´t import at all and it shows a blank screen at the preview.
I´ve been trying to figure out what makes the diference between these files, but couldn´t find none that would justify this mess.
Has this ever happened to anyone? Is there an specific configuration for an .avi file to be imported by flash?
Apr 10, 2003, 06:44 #2
I had a similar problem with some QuickTime movies that wouldn't preview. I found it was the CODEC. The ones that wouldn't import were using Sorenson Video 3 Compressor and if I converted them to Sorenson Video(TM) Compressor (I believe a slightly older CODEC) they were fine. CODEC would be my bet. I use Cleaner 5 to convert movies to a different CODEC if I'm having trouble. Alternatively Sound Forge will also open and save AVIs and let you change the video CODEC. Links as follows:
http://www.discreet.com/cleanerxl/ (5 is now out of date)
http://www.sonicfoundry.com/products...ct.asp?PID=668 (again, I'm on 4.5 and this is 6 -- I think 4.5/5 are bundled with a lot of hardware these days and there will be copies lying around, if you follow... )
Alternatively, if you can't do it yourself and they're not too big then I don't mind running them through Cleaner for you and outputting them in a QuickTime format that I know works.
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Thanks Greg, I´ll check out these codecs.

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FULTON, Mo. -- The women's basketball team traveled to Westminster Tuesday night and was dealt a 59-47 loss by the Lady Blue Jays. Katelyn Wise put together a well-rounded effort for Greenville with a team-leading 16 points and seven rebounds.
The difference in turnovers was the key to Westminster's win, as they forced Greenville into 23 turnovers compared to the home team's six turnovers.
Greenville entered halftime trailing by nine and was outscored by three in the second half.
Ieisha Adams came off the bench for Greenville to post 11 points. Laura Hobbie collected seven rebounds.
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AIDS may be one of the worlds major problems, but here at home the perception is that the HIV virus is worlds away.
"The perception has changed because of the medication and everybody is living longer," says Brazos Valley Director of AIDS Services Maria Madison. "Everybody is in the mindset that it's not that big of a deal, not like it was when it came out 20 years ago."
Marla also says that recent figures show the problems of HIV and AIDS are getting closer to home.
"Since I've been with the agency the number of new positives in the Brazos Valley has risen considerably, last year we had about 35 new positives and here to date we've had over 20," says Madison. "So the fact of the matter is that everywhere it's growing and people are not taking the disease seriously."
That's why AIDS Services of the Brazos Valley has teamed up with several local bands to put on two benefit concerts highlighting AIDS awareness in the Bryan/College Station area.
The benefit concerts at Club 2010 and Revolution waived all cover charges for anyone willing to take an AIDS test.
Members of the local rock band Deadpan World say they were more than happy to contribute to the concert and a cause they feel is regularly ignored.
"A lot of people think that ignorance is bliss, but I say acceptance is," says Deadpan World member Jessica Kempen. "We think it doesn't exist because it doesn't immediately affect us, but it does."
Lead singer of Deadpan World, Randall McKay says, "It might be a shame for somebody to come out of here with AIDS or something like that, but it's kind of like putting the fire underneath them to do something."
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For one, the lack of consultation between HEABC and the CBA prior to the employer creating the policy. This has created a number of difficulties. The employers' policy is broad and this has led to different practices across the province.
The CBA also raised concerns about health care workers having to wear a sticker indicating whether or not they've had a flu shot. This, we feel, stigmatizes workers. There was also concern raised about the process whereby members were required to notify the employer that they'd been immunized.
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Effective immediately, only those workers who've had the flu shot will wear a sticker. We understand the sticker is white with a green graphic.
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GWI is the educational partner of the non-profit Malala Fund.
The fund is named after Malala Yousafzai, aims to ensure girls everywhere have access to education.
The book focuses on Malala Yousafzai's efforts to promote girls' education, even after the Taliban tried to kill her in a shooting a year ago.
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Tangshan (唐山; Tángshān) is a city in Hebei.
Tangshan was known for the 1976 earthquake that measured 7.8 on the richter scale that killed 255,000 residents. The city has since been rebuilt.
Get in
There is a small airport with domestic fights only. There are two train stations, one under construction but still usable as the main train station which is located in the near the downtown area (Tangshan Station) and the other train station (Tangshan North) is further away from the downtown area of the city. The intercity bus service is also a viable option for travelling to popular cities although i.e Beijing or Tianjin, the price for the bus is usually 60rmb and the bust terminal is located roughly in front of Tangshan Station.
The city buses fares are usually one and two rmb and street maps show the route maps. Also, public bus transportation stops running after 9:30pm unlike other larger cities.
Get around
Since Tangshan is a tier 3 city, ruined by industrial pollution and has a major lack of international universities, there are not many things for a foreigner resident or traveler to do outside of visit the the limited museums in Tangshan, which mainly only celebrate the one tragic event that Tangshan is famous for: The Earthquake.
But as of recently (April 2013) a few establishments have begun to pop up around Tangshan.
Latte Pub This is your typical Chinese Dance club, playing a lot of Techno and Pop Mixes. Something to note though, Latter Pub provides free drinks to foreigners usually in the form of a few bottles of beer, a bottle of liquor and a fruit platter. Latter Pub can be found in the San Lee building opposite the Tangshan Department Store
Little London A restaurant that caters to the foreigner teacher populace of Tangshan. The small restaurant has simple burgers and sandwiches along with a limited selection of beer and wine products. Beer prices start at 10rmb for a large bottle.
More information about more bar and outing locations will be added with appropriating details and directions to there locations as well.
Lee's Bar - local expat hangout; not only for English speakers, as I have seen Japanese frequent there as well. Beer can be expensive but if you want to retreat to a safety bubble with your fellow lao wai, this is the place.
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Juventus star Arturo Vidal is recognised as one of the best players in world football.
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The Boonville Women's Club
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week, at the annual BWC Garden
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Historic Boonville, especially the
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About five years ago, the
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A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
The Beach Club - This restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Palms - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Callaloo - This theme restaurant specializes in Caribbean cuisine.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.
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Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the onsite spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
- Number of treatment rooms 8
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Minimum check-in age is 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Pets not allowed
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Our solution to constant complainers was not to take them anywhere.
By the way, both were older women. I hope this isn't a trend!
Quote from: Luci45 on October 23, 2012, 12:35:15 PMOur solution to constant complainers was not to take them anywhere. ^My (deceased) father did this one too many times, in spite of bean dipping and talking about it beforehand. My DD got tired of being embarassed and finally told me to quit inviting him to events. I did - he missed out on a lot of things in his only grandchild's life because he refused to keep his mouth shut until he got home.Luci says: The culprets were my step-mother and someone else very loved. They were warned. Too bad they missed out, but if the youngster was happier, that's the way it goes. (PS We are the grandparents now and know our options. Our problem.) QuoteBy the way, both were older women. I hope this isn't a trend! Age isn't the issue - I know people who behave in this manner and they range in age from 25 - 90.Luci says: Whew! Thanks for the comfort!
She likes to complain. It's not that she isn't enjoying herself, but for so long complaining has gotten her sympathy and rewarded. Stop rewarding her. When she complains, turn around and walk the other direction. When she asks why tell her the truth, that you want to enjoy the day and listening to her tear everything down is not enjoyable. Then, don't take her the next time you do a similar activity. She'll either learn or she won't but you'll be better off for it.
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The new Vette-HID headlamps provide a brilliant light at 4,200-degrees K, which is color temperature measured on the Kelvin scale. Daylight measures at 5,000 degrees Kelvin. The Vette-HIDs provide light as close to daylight as possible with street-legal components. The white light provided at night is immediately noticeable on the highway. The problem early on with HID installs was improperly secured lamps causing bouncing light beams and no way to properly aim the headlamps. But Vette-HID engineered the fit of the headlamps with proper adjusting capabilities that look and fit like an OE installation. This is not a cobbled together kit that you can't depend on. The polycarbonate lens carries the required DOT notice and complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108. The Vette-HID assemblies use the original headlamp bucket so the factory adjusters are still used for headlamp aiming.
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The install is easy. Without any distractions, you should be able to easily install the kit on a Saturday afternoon.
We did have one difficulty. When we turned on the headlights, we had no high beam on the right side. We quizzed the owner of the car about the high beam, and he said the high-beam bulb had been replaced because the high beam wasn't working, so we knew that most likely the problem was there from the beginning of the installation. We did a quick circuit check and found our OE harness had no power in the high-beam headlamp connector. Thinking back during our installation, we had found a damaged wire at the headlamp connector on the right side that we had taped up. We wondered if it could be a blown fuse. Sure enough, it had a blown fuse in the external fuse panel. Once the blown fuse for the right headlamp was replaced, all was well. Being observant during an install can save many hours of aggravation.
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The Cleveland Indians today announced that the club has signed free agent RHP Shaun Marcum to a Minor League contract with a non-roster invitation to Major League spring training camp.
Marcum, who turned 32 on Saturday, has compiled a career Major League record of 58-46 (.558) with a 3.88 ERA (995.0 IP, 925 H, .245 AVG), 303 BB and 806 SO in 188 games/161 starts for Toronto (2005-10), Milwaukee (2011-12) and New York-NL (2013) after being selected by the Blue Jays in the third round of the 2003 June draft. The right-hander compiled more than 150.0 innings in four of five seasons from 2007-11 - including a career-high 200.2 IP in 2011 - sitting out the '09 campaign to recover from Tommy John surgery. Marcum was limited to 14 games/12 starts for the Mets in 2013 (1-10, 5.29 ERA) after having season-ending surgery on July 10 to correct Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
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The protect line of spells go up in amounts of +15 every tier except when you hit 5. Then it becomes a paltry +5 for no adequately explained reason. Even as a White Mage with capped merits it will not become the +70 defence it should be. Shell at least is more inline with the bonuses gained with regular tiers, and with merits actually exceeds that! This is why its arguably the most useful of the two to cap merits on.
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I got in a total of 66 miles last week and I had a great training weekend. I also did my normal two days of lifting last week.
My weight is down to 185 and still moving downward at a slow but steady pace.
On Saturday, I did an easy 11 miler on rolling terrain. I was running mostly at about a 9:00-9:15 pace, but I walked a lot of the last 2 uphill miles to home, which slowed my average pace for the day. After running on Saturday, I spent the rest of the day catching up on spring household projects.
Sunday, I got up at 4:30 and drove to MA for the GAC Mother's Day 6-hour run. This run is amazingly inexpensive at $20, and it's a great event. It's done on Mother's Day as a breast cancer research fund raiser, so additional contributions are always welcome. For your money, you get a nice rolling 3-mile trail loop, lots of great food at the aid stations, a T-shirt, and then a post-race pizza party with adult beverages.
I've done this race 4 prior times, with totals from 30 to 35 miles. I've never hit the 36 mark, although I'm sure I could have done it this year, if going hard yesterday had fit into my plans. Because I'm pacing at MMT next weekend, I wanted to make sure I didn't trash my legs too much. So, I planned to run for 2 hours and then hike for 4 hours, for a total of about 24 miles.
At the start, I was amazed at how good I felt. My legs just felt great and I found myself running near runners who typically come in close to 40 miles for the event. I was probably in the top 8 or so runners for the first 12 miles. Despite plans of 30 minute loops to start, I found myself doing 27s instead. The first and last mile of the loop aren't super-technical, but the middle mile can be dangerous if you aren't careful. The trails are well used and there are exposed tree roots waiting to trip you up in that middle mile. Add in a few rolling hills, and I was very happy to be running close to a 9:00 pace. I eventually hit 12 miles in 1:49, averaging 9:05 per mile for 12.
I really wanted to keep running because I felt so good, but I needed to stick to my plan. So, I switched to walking as I started my 5th loop. My first walking loop was 54 minutes and I stayed close to that pace. I knew after one loop that I would probably have time for a 25th mile at the end of my 8th loop.
As I started my 8th loop, my time was 4:33. I realized then that a couple quicker miles would let me get to 26 miles. There are no partial miles in this event, so you have to hit certain marks in the last partial loop to get credit for any full miles. When I realized I could get to 26 miles, I sped up a bit, and did a couple Ollie-like miles at about 15 pace. It felt good to be able to walk at that speed after working hard in the first 4 loops.
Eventually, I hit the 26 mile mark in 5:51 and called it a day. I had time for a 27th mile if I wanted to run it, but there was no really compelling reason to do that. So, I averaged about 17:20 per mile for 14 miles of walking.
Today, my legs feel great, but I am going to skip running today. I will lift tonight though.
For this week, I'll lift today, run twice tomorrow, lift and run on Wednesday, run short on Thursday, and then I travel to Virginia on Friday. I'll do tempo work during my Wednesday run.
Saturday I'll be part of a 2-man crewing and pacing team that will get my buddy Joe to his first 100 mile finish at Massanutten. Joe is in great shape and I'm looking forward to helping him out. I'm disappointed for my friend Tom, who had to drop out of MMT with an injury, but I'm sure he'll toe the line for a different 100 as soon as he's healthy. I hope to still help Tom out when he makes his next attempt.


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So, I know a lot of ya'll read my discussion that i put up here a few weeks ago about the beautifully me event that I wanted to do. I had been racking my brain, trying to figure out exactly how I was gonna do this, and I think i've finally figured something out. I'd love to do a siminar type program for young girls from ages 13-18 that focus on these topics:
Sex: When to know if you're ready, how to say no, and feel secure with your decision, how not to feel pressured.
Physical appearence: How to love what you see when you look at you.
The difference between Sex and Love: ANd there is a BIG difference.
Self Respect: How to demand it, and keep it.
Abuse:Physically or Mentally. Both are WRONG, and you need to know how to deal with it if the issue ever presents itself in your relationship, which often times, it does.
Boys: How to deal with your feelings about them. How to know if they like you. How to know if they want you to leave them alone. How not to chase after a guy. How to know your worth to let them chase after you.
Teen Pregnancy: How to prevent, and if not possible, how to know that you can still make it even with a child.
I want this siminar to be as real as possible, not just the typical every girl is beautiful. Every girl is beautiful, and that's the point that i'm trying to get across, but I wanna go deep in and focus on these topics because I feel that these are our biggest issues that our young girls face today. I want this thing to go down around the Holiday Season, because I want it to tie in to Christmas. I also want every girl that comes to leave with something really nice as a gift because of the holiday season, so i'm also trying to put together some type of fundraiser for this. I just want this day to be a day that everybody that comes leaves with something to think about. If anyone has anything to add, or is still interested in helping, let me know, I need all the help i can get.


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|2006-06-07, 05:12
|Link #21
Vanessa Mae Fanatic
Currently watching
-Ouran high school host club
-Suzumiya haruhi
-School rumble (s1 and s2)
-Jigoku Shojou
-<too much to put)
Hoping for new season or episode
-Pani Poni Dash
-Rozen Maiden
-Onegai twins
-Onegai Sensei
-Love Hina
|2006-06-07, 06:04
|Link #22
Join Date: Jun 2004
Physics,mind to tell where you are from? I'm from Malaysia,same goes to abang brother...nah,your type of anime isn't mine,sorry yah abang!
|2006-06-07, 09:10
|Link #25
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Currently watching top 7(rather an odd number to choose but what the hell)
In order of preference:
The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
Higurashi No Naku Koro Ni
School Rumble 2nd Season
Saiunkoku Monogatari
Jyu Oh Sei
Black Lagoon
Ohran High School Host Club
General top 7 in no particular order:
School Rumble series
Full Metal Panic Series
Honey and Clover
Juuni Kokki
Galaxy Railways
I'd say my general is more subject to change and I kind of cheated by listing School Rumble and Full Metal Panic as series' rather than as separate seasons.
|2006-06-07, 17:23
|Link #26
Join Date: May 2006
On going:
Naruto (waaa!!! when will fillers end!!!)
Bleach (waaa!!! why are they making these fillers!!)
XXXholic (clamp fan, like the manga better though, the animation here isn't the best)
Tsubasa Chronicle (I needed to have something kawaii in my current list, oh well, clamp fan)
Ergo proxy (I like the story, though sometimes the animation isn't the best)
General fave:
Elfen Lied
Full Metal Alchemist
Ghost in the shell
Samurai Champloo
Cowboy Bebop
Serial Experiments Lain
|2006-06-08, 10:10
|Link #27
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
All time, first place - best:
1.Full Moon wo Sagashite
2.Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu
3.Gunsliger Girl
4.Devilman Lady
5.Gakuen Senki Muryou
7.Gokujou Seitokai
Current (some of this can make it into my general top7, if the end is as good as the beggining)
1. Ouran High School Host Club
2-6 Black Lagoon (action, characters)
2-6 Renkin San-kyuu Magical Pokaan (laugh, characters, fanservice)
2-6 Tokko (fanservice, humor, thrill)
2-6 Ray (story, characters, innovation in art)
2-6 Witchblade(action, fanservice)
7. Jyu Oh Sei(story, art, but I dislike such character design)
A couple things that could have made it into top 7, if they were completely subbed: Kamichu, Kyou Kara Ore Wa!
|2006-06-08, 10:15
|Link #28
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Age: 32
...You're all time favorites list is pretty interesting.
|2006-06-08, 10:50
|Link #30
In the Tatami Galaxy ↓
Join Date: Feb 2006
That's good that there's a lot of love for RAY, that hot momma. Anyway, it's among the better shows I've seen this season, but I can't get it in my top seven just yet. (I have to watch more episodes, first of all.)
|2006-06-08, 11:31
|Link #31
Join Date: Dec 2004
Although my favorite (see avatar) is in your top seven (unless you were referring to the movie), your tastes don't seem to match mine too well, so I won't post my picks. Rather, I'd like to point you to the "Best Anime of 2005" thread for last year's best & to the AnimeNfo Top 200.
Also, I'd like to officially vehemently disagree w/ this statement:
Spoiler for further & further off-topic:
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|2006-06-08, 17:57
|Link #33
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Top seven currently watching:
1) Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni
2) Ouran High School Host Club
3) Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
4) Saiunkoku Monogatari
5) Eureka Seven
6) Utawarerumono
7) One Piece
Top seven of all Time:
1) Hajime no Ippo (if your looking for an anime that sends a shiver down your spine this gives it in spades)
2) Rurouni Kenshin (tv up to Shishio arc and the OVAs)
3) Full Moon wo Sagashite
4) Honey and Clover
5) Cowboy Bebop
6) Full Metal Alchemist
7) Gundam Seed
|2006-06-08, 18:33
|Link #34
Monarch Programmer
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Liverpool
Age: 36
My current lucky 7 are as follows:
1: Higurashi (This will change in 15 weeks)
2: Blood +
4: Witchblade
5: Kiba
6: Air Gear
7: Scrumble 2 + Yakitate Japan when I'm in the mood.
I also have a few on standby. Meaning I download them but do not watch. They are just storing away, ready for when I have time. The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya springs to mind as one of em, Gintama is another.
|2006-06-08, 21:13
|Link #35
Join Date: Jun 2004
Hajime no ippo is very popular,but somehow it won't really make me to watch it unless i've watched most of the anime out there,haha sorry .Boxing might be real fun but not at the moment for me .
Higurashi seems popular....hmm...
Hey as for Tokko,isn't that anime is a little bit cool?
Anyways,have tried ouran high school club and haruhi.I enjoyed both of them,ouran is relaxing,didn't require that much of thinking.
|2006-06-08, 21:36
|Link #36
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Age: 32
I watched the first couple of episodes of Tokko... Personally, I thought it was pretty boring and dropped it. Maybe if the beginning wasn't so slow... I dunno, I read a lot of manga and the story looks pretty typical... and cops are lame.
Oh, and the animation sucks pretty bad.
|2006-06-08, 22:10
|Link #37
Join Date: Apr 2006
My current top 7 would be...
1. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
2. Witchblade
3. The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi
4. Ouran High School Host Club
(a lot of thinking)
5. xxxHOLiC
6. Ah! My Goddess (Yeah, it's not ongoing but it's good and I'm watching it at the moment, so what the heck.)
Can't think of the 7th one.
Listing my all-time-favorites is just impossible. I'm rather easy to please when it comes to anime, so my top 7 would probably end up as being top 70 if I started writing them. Well, uh, I'll mention some.
Haibane Renmei, for being unlike anything else I've watched.
Madlax, I don't know... It's just good. Very good.
Juuni Kokki
Scrapped Princess
Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu!
GINGA NAGAREBOSHI GIN, I just couldn't restrain myself. I got to put this here for nostalgic reasons.
I'd like to put Noein up there as well but I've not seen all the episodes yet. Hmm, is it just me or did a lot of people miss this show or something? It just surprises me that nobody ever mentions it.
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Release Notes: Prices may now be expressed in fractional amounts. Tax calculation was changed from a per line item to a total per tax base. Inventory reports were added. An amount due field was added to AR and AP reports. A create invoice button was added to the Customer and Vendor screens. Invoices, sales, purchase orders, and packing list can now be generated in Postscript and PDF from LaTeX templates. Generated forms may be previewed on screen, sent directly to a printer, or sent as an email attachment.
Release Notes: A fix for an error with AR and AP postings when payment date was the same as the invoice date, a fix for a problem with European number formatting, increasing the size of date fields to 11 characters because some Konqueror installations couldn't deal with a 10 character display and cut off the dates, an updated Estonian translation, and a new backup function (backups can be saved to file or sent by email to the email account of the user).
Release Notes: A problem with the lower function on some SQL statements, an error where locales.pl did not convert strings with commas to proper functions, a typo in Dutch_Default-chart.sql, and a rounding error with the exchange rates were fixed. Single quotes were removed from 'current_date' so that Postgres 7.2 doesn't complain. The Dutch and Polish translations and templates were updated.
Release Notes: This release adds foreign currency, multiple payments, sales order, purchase orders, a mirrored display (right to left) for Arabic, encrypted password protection, customization links, stylesheet support, bin numbers, more access control, and foreign language support for administration and login screen. It will add every detail for new items from within invoices and orders. It has the ability to convert orders to invoices and vice versa, and orders can also be used to create recurring invoices and to keep timesheets.
Release Notes: This release adds a Polish translation, fixes a division by zero error which occurred if a discount of 100% was used, and corrects the error string if the DBD module is missing from the system.


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Apple's move to embrace Growl-like system notifications is an admirable first step, but there's work to be done.
The new cat Mountain Lion has finally been unleashed, continuing Apple's push to make Macs look and feel more like iPads. This week I've taken a closer look at a few aspects such as the move to embrace iMessage on the desktop and the move to banish RSS. Today I'll wrap up with a look at Mac OS' new system-wide notification system.
Notifications are basically little pop-up windows which alert you to important events. They've been around in various guises for many years and you've probably encountered them with desktop mail and calendar applications. You'll also find them in web browsers thanks to technologies such as HTML5. Notifications have also found their way onto mobile devices, plus Apple "borrowed" the concept of a dropdown notification bar from Android.
The way you use notifications depends on the way you like to work. Some people hate pop-up notifications because they distract them from the task at hand. Alternatively some people love notifications because they let them keep an eye on the world. Personally I love detailed pop-up email notifications because I can glance at them to decide if the email needs my immediate attention or if it can wait. A basic "You've Got Mail" notification is frustrating, because it forces me to constantly switch between applications, only to discover it wasn't worth the interruption. I also use notifications for calendar appointments, instant messaging and news alerts (the latter tapping into RSS feeds).
There's no right or wrong way to use notifications, it really comes down to personal preference. That's why flexibility is important in a system-wide notification system. Of course if you're a Mac user who loves notifications then you've probably discovered the impressive Growl (there's also Growl for Windows, but I've never used it so I can't vouch for it). If you're hoping Mac OS' new built-in Notification service will match all the bells and whistles of Growl you'll be disappointed, but the new system shows potential.
Notifications is a new option in the Mountain Lion System Preferences which mimics the look and feel of the Notifications options built into iOS. As with iOS, this desktop menu reveals which desktop applications are compatible with Notifications and lets you tweak how their notifications are displayed.
Apple has also added a dropdown Notification List on the Mac OS desktop for viewing a list of recent alerts. It slides out from the right (pictured above) and is available from any desktop if you're using Spaces. You can access the Notification List using a new icon in the status bar at the top right, but it takes a little time to adjust if you instinctively dive for the top right corner to access Spotlight.
You can also call up the Notification List with a two-finger swipe to the left which starts off the trackpad. After a while this feels easier than going for the status bar icon. When you call up the Notification List, what you see is pretty much identical to the pulldown notification area on an iGadget. Yes, your Mac now looks that little bit more like an iPad. Scroll up and you'll find a switch which disables all notifications (but it will switch itself back on the next day). Notifications are also suspended by default when you run presentations. At the top of the Notification List you'll also find a box for typing Twitter posts, but it only appears if you've entered your Twitter contacts via the Mail, Contacts and Calendars System Preferences panel.
The Notification List only takes up about a fifth of the screen, but you can't leave it open while you work. Clicking on a desktop application hides it away. Unfortunately if you're away from your Mac for a few minutes, there's no way to tell at a glance whether there are new notifications waiting for you. It would be handy if the Notifications icon change appearance in some way to let you know.
Thankfully Apple has opened up Notifications to third-party developers from day one, so you can expect more applications to get onboard over time. Of course at the moment Growl is the de facto Mac notification standard which is supported by a vast range of applications. Growl's new Rollup feature is also similar to the Notifications List. Growl's developers intend to incorporate Notifications support, but it remains to be seen whether Notifications and Growl will peacefully co-exist or whether Growl will be marginalised over time.
The latest version of Growl is only available through the Mac App store, which is both good news and bad. The good news is that Apple obviously hasn't declared open war on Growl. The bad news is that Apple can change its mind on a whim and leave Growl in the lurch. That's the price you pay for getting into bed with Apple.
Head over the to the Systems Preferences and you find that by default Notifications on Mac OS supports Calendar, FaceTime, Game Centre, Mail, Messages, Reminders, Safari and Mac OS's new Twitter integration. Third-parties are obviously welcome, because Google Chrome (my browser of choice) also appears in my Notification Centre. You can click on applications in the list to change how they behave, with options similar to iOS -- no notification, a "banner" which disappears after a few seconds or an "alert" which stays on the screen until you deal with it. Alerts offer interactive options such as Reply and Dismiss, although if you're fast enough you can click on a banner to switch to that app. You can also elect to play a sound with your notification, although for some reason the email sounds won't play for me. I've also found that Twitter alerts are sometimes very slow to arrive.
One frustrating thing about Notifications is that you can't modify the appearance and location of your pop-ups as you can with Growl. All Notifications are small grey windows and only a drab application icon distinguishes them. You can't make the text of a notification larger or control how long it remains on the screen. What's more frustrating for me is that only one Notification appears at a time, with the next one pushing it off the screen after a few seconds. It's frustrating if a few emails come in at once. I prefer Growl's option to give each notification its own window. Occasionally it means I get a string of pops down the side of the screen, but at least I don't miss anything. I realise not everyone wants to use notifications this way, but at least it would be nice to have the option rather than Apple's standard "father knows best" approach.
Of course as with every Mac OS upgrade, Apple Mail has disabled all my favourite plug-ins including GrowlMail. So at the moment I'm stuck with Apple's mail notifications. Unfortunately it looks like the GrowlMail project may have stalled, which is disappointing. I'd be happy to pay a few dollars for a new version that worked with Mountain Lion (and a few more dollars for the awesome MailTabs, which adds tabs to Apple Mail). If the loss of the GrowlMail plug-in is a deal-breaker for you, you might considering switching to another mail client which supports Growl, although changing mail client isn't decision one should rush into. Unfortunately even workarounds such as modifying GrowlMail to work with the new Apple Mail 6.0 and rolling back to the last version of Growl don't see to bring back email notifications.
Unfortunately Apple has also stripped the RSS features out of Mail and Safari, while it's spun off Mail's notes features in a separate iOS-style app. Once again some people might prefer to use Notes this way but some of us relied on using Notes within Apple Mail and don't appreciate Apple enforcing change simply to slavishly mimic the iPad.
Mac users will also notice that Apple has also taken away Calendar's traditional pop-up notifications, which previously let you select how long you wanted to snooze an item before you were alerted again. New Calendar notifications have a snooze button, but there's no way to know how long it will snooze for. Not even Apple's Mac experts in my over-the-phone product briefing knew how the snooze button decides how long to snooze for. It "just works". Once again father knows best, you just press snooze and let Apple worry about it. It's a 15 minute snooze for my 1 hour reminders, but they seem to vary. Some people might prefer this approach, but I think Mac users at least deserve the option to choose for themselves. Thankfully, as before, Calendar notifications still pop up even when the calendar application isn't running.
One interesting innovation with Notifications is that Mail give you the option to filter them. Under Mail's General preferences tab you can switch new message notifications between Inbox only (the default), All Mailboxes, Contacts and VIPs. You can nominate someone as a VIP by clicking the star next to their name in an incoming email. Personally I don't think I'd use this, because I never know who an important email is going to come from, but for some people it would be a godsend. If you want an extra level of control, you can also control Notifications via Mail's Rules preferences panel. I'd love to see the option to receive Notifications for all emails, but have the VIP pop-ups somehow highlighted.
So what's the verdict? If you've never used desktop notifications before you might love what Apple has ported across from iOS, but if you're a Growl user you'll probably be underwhelmed with Apple's new offering. At least you can keep using Growl, with the frustrating exception of GrowlMail. Notifications' limitations might be frustrating, but it is a respectable first step. Hopefully Apple will continue to improve it and offer greater flexibility, rather than decide that near enough is good enough and let it stagnate.


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* Spawns while a [[]] in [[Santa Maria Beach]], [[Los Santos]] ([[
* Spawns while driving a [[Fortune]]/[[Cadrona]] in Santa Maria Beach, Los Santos ([[
* Spawns while driving a [[Fortune]]/[[Cadrona]] in Santa Maria Beach, Los Santos ([[Fri]]).
*At the Snake Farm next to the [[Verdant Meadows|Abandoned Airstrip]].
*At the Snake Farm next to the [[Verdant Meadows|Abandoned Airstrip]].
*[[The Truth|The Truth's]] farm. Only after the mission [[Body Harvest]].
*[[The Truth|The Truth's]] farm. Only after the mission [[Body Harvest]].
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|BF Injection
[[Appearance::GTA III
GTA Vice City
GTA San Andreas
GTA Advance
GTA Liberty City Stories
GTA Vice City Stories]]
|Vehicle type
|Civilian off-roader
|Body style
|Dune buggy
|2 (driver and passenger)
{{Infobox vehicles
| name = BF Injection
| front_image = BFInjection-GTAIII-front.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = A BF Injection in GTA III
| vehicle_type = Civilian off-roader
| body_style = Dune buggy
| capacity = 2 (driver and passenger)
| appearances = [[Grand Theft Auto III|GTA III]]
The BF Injection is a dune-buggy that was first featured in Grand Theft Auto III and went on to be featured in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto Advance, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.
In all its appearances, the BF Injection generally resembles a slightly enlarged Meyers Manx. In GTA III, it possessed a generally exaggerated design, an open air occupant compartment, no doors, curvy shells and a large rear-mounted engine, making the vehicle particularly distinctive. It is seen with a wide array of body color combinations encompassing the body and its trims. Despite emitting light beams from its front fenders, the GTA III rendition does not have headlamps. The GTA Vice City rendition received cosmetic improvements, such as the addition of front lights (its headlights are moved towards the center, and additional hi-beam lights are mounted on the roll bars), and improved detailing (including minor variations of the fittings) on the engine. The Vice City addition also features golden trims as well as silver ones.
The BF Injection differs significantly in GTA San Andreas, where it has a slightly sleeker and more angular look, and a tighter, narrower rear end. The GTA San Andreas rendition may feature two-tone body colors, in addition to the the body-and-trim color schemes seen in the earlier games.
The GTA III and GTA Vice City designs continued to be adopted in other titles, including GTA Advance, where the BF Injection retains its curvy profile and rear engine, but has a closed top and doors. GTA Liberty City Stories and GTA Vice City Stories reuse and modify models of BF Injections from GTA III and GTA Vice City, respectively, with the GTA Liberty City Stories rendition rectifying the GTA III vehicle's lack of headlights (two are now attached to the front fenders). The Vice City Stories rendition is largely similar to the GTA Vice City rendition.
- BFInjection.jpg
Pre-release screenshot of the "Beach Patrol" BF Injection in GTA Vice City Stories. Note the unique red-and-black color scheme.
In GTA III, the BF Injection's performance is generally above average. The vehicle fares well in speed, but cannot match the speed of sports cars. Handling is adequate, with a wide wheelbase and a light weight. Despite its off-roading design, the GTA III rendition features stiff suspension and a high center of gravity, leaving the vehicle prone to rollovers. In GTA Vice City, the BF Injection's suspension is improved for better off-road driving, but it may still flip forward and land on its roof.
While the GTA San Andreas rendition is largely similar in engine power, its redesigned form has a shorter wheelbase, increasing the risk of spinouts. The vehicle's low profile and bottom-heavy weight distribution, however, reduces the risk of rollovers. Its grippy MMT tyres also boost its off-road capabilities.
In the mission Cut Throat Business (GTA San Andreas), a unique black and red BF injection is used to transport Carl Johnson and Madd Dogg to meet OG Loc. Because the player is unable to store this BF Injection in any garage during the mission (as it simply disappears after), it can only be acquired by killing Madd Dogg, thereby failing the mission, and taking the buggy to a safehouse garage. Its performance is no different to the standard BF Injection.
- The BF Injection's name is presumably a play on "beef injection", a slang term for sexual intercourse.
- In GTA III, Joey Leone is frequently seen working on a BF Injection in cutscenes, and, after the completion of the Portland missions, the vehicle spawns outside the home of Joey's girlfriend, Misty, in Hepburn Heights.
- In GTA San Andreas, the BF Injection automatically plays Radio Los Santos when entered.
- Apartments near El Burro's telephone point in Hepburn Heights, Portland, after completing the mission Sayonara Salvatore. It only spawns at night, from 19:00 until 05:00.
- Can be imported from the Shoreside Vale Import/Export garage once their list of wanted vehicles has been completed.
GTA Vice City
- On the beach behind the Standing Vice Point building, Vice Point.
- Can also be found on the road in numerous locations.
GTA San Andreas
- Spawns while riding a Mountain Bike in Santa Maria Beach, Los Santos (Sun).
- Spawns while driving a Perennial in Santa Maria Beach, Los Santos (Thur).
- Spawns while driving a Fortune/Cadrona in Santa Maria Beach, Los Santos (Fri).
- At the Snake Farm next to the Abandoned Airstrip.
- The Truth's farm. Only after the mission Body Harvest.
- In front of the Blackfield Stadium after completing Dirt Track.
- At the beach next to the shack in Santa Maria Beach. (Only when wanted for export)
- The beach south-west of Angel Pine.
- In north-west area of Shady Creeks.
- At the beach in San Fierro.
- Spawns in hilly areas, such as Missionary Hill or Mulholland
GTA Liberty City Stories
- On the beach in Portland Beach, near Marco's Bistro.
GTA Vice City Stories
- Parked at one of the lifeguard houses, starts "Beach Patrol". The vehicle is always painted red with black trims, matching the lifeguards' red swimsuits.
- Randomly spawns around the streets of Ocean Beach.
- A bullet-proof version can be purchased from Sunshine Autos after completion of "Beach Patrol".
See also
- Bandito, another dune buggy, featured in GTA San Andreas.


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Life on the Mississippi
Historic Alton offers something for everyone
Don't take the freeway.
A drive into yesteryear is best taken on back roads, so skip Interstate 55 and spend an extra half-hour cruising Illinois 111 south to Alton, a great bet for a day trip 90 miles south of Springfield.
At once historic and modern, Alton is a Mississippi River town both swift as the mighty river's current and laid-back as a day checking trotlines. It has a touch of the capital city on either end, with the modernistic Clark Bridge to Missouri on the southern part of town being designed by Hanson Engineering of Springfield and the Argosy Casino on the northern part started by William Cellini, a Springfield political powerbroker who landed the state's first casino license in 1990. The bridge, featuring twin spires from which steel cables radiate, is as futuristic as the casino, made to resemble a 19th century steamboat, is kitsch.
Alton is a great place for antiques. Shops abound in the downtown district, offering everything from wooden airplane propellers to dolls to clothing to glassware to just about anything you can imagine.
This is where Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas met for their final debate in October 1858, with the man from Springfield intoning that the real issue was the principles of right and wrong.
"They are the two principles that have stood face to face from the beginning of time; and will ever continue to struggle," said Lincoln, whose performance helped land him in the White House. "The one is the common right of humanity and the other the divine right of kings."
Statues of the participants mark the downtown spot where the debate captured the nation's attention on the eve of the Civil War. It's not far from the banks of the Mississippi River, where an angry mob, after gunning down newspaper editor Elijah Lovejoy in 1837, dumped his printing press in the waters, stopping publication of Lovejoy's abolitionist newspaper and in the process creating a martyr. Lovejoy was buried in an unmarked grave, but his name lives in a towering stone monument erected in the town cemetery 60 years after his death.
Ah, cemeteries. Alton is known for ghosts. Legends vary, with some saying that a Confederate prison where deadly disease was rampant is to blame for apparitions said to make Alton one of the most haunted towns in America. The old Mineral Springs Hotel on Broadway features a paranormal research center and a museum of torture devices – you can't miss it, just look for the hearse parked out front. Walking tours of haunted sites are held most Saturdays during the warm-weather season, and, with July 13 falling on a Friday, you might want to make early reservations by visiting www.altonhauntings.com.
Located at the highest point in town, the McPike Mansion on Alby Street looks every bit the haunted house it is purported to be, right down to a stone wine cellar that resembles a dungeon where Hannibal Lecter would feel at home. The home, built in 1869, has been vacant since the1950s but is on the National Register of Historic places. A family campout is planned for June 9-10, with a ghost hunt, tour and tarot card readings on the agenda. For tour schedules and more information, visit www.mcpikemansion.com.
Alton also has a reputation for liveliness. Until recently, the town was known for downtown bars where barmaids served up suds in the nude, a tradition said to have dated back decades. City fathers have reportedly cracked down, however. Alton is a mecca for motorcyclists, but the city's patience goes so far. Signs with silhouettes of motorcyclists with the words "When In Town Keep It Down" dot main thoroughfares, and those who don't quiet loud pipes risk tickets.
Alton and the surrounding area is a fabulous place to tour on two wheels, either motorized or human-powered. Fast Eddie's, a humongous bar on the south part of town, is famous for super-cheap food ($1.29 for a half-pound cheeseburger, 99 cents for a massive basket of fries, boiled shrimp for 29 cents apiece), cold beer and live music. No children are allowed. Motorcyclists on hot days will appreciate air conditioning that just doesn't quit, and a covered beer garden makes for pleasant dining during moderate weather.
While at Fast Eddie's, make sure to check out the size 37 shoe in a glass case near the front door. It belonged to Robert Wadlow, the tallest man who ever lived during recorded history. Tens of thousands attended the funeral of the 8 foot, 11.1 inch Alton native when he died in 1940, and a statue honoring him stands tall, naturally, on College Avenue near the Alton Museum of History and Art.
For those who pedal rather than roar, there's a wonderful bicycle trail along Illinois 100, aka The Great River Road, that follows the shore of the Mississippi River north to Grafton, which has several restaurants and is a fine place for lunch. The route, being alongside a river, is flat, and so the 15 miles between the two river towns isn't as long as it might sound.
When it's time to go home, take The Great River Road north. The drive offers fine views of the Mississippi as well as limestone bluffs that border the river. Make the turn inland at Kampsville, where a free ferry takes you across the Illinois River. It's a good idea to stop at the Kampsville Inn at the ferry landing, where you can watch the ferry go back and forth – it takes about five minutes to cross the river – and enjoy some of the best catfish anywhere. The chicken gizzards are also good, but you should arrive hungry. The portions are massive.
Once across the river, head back toward Springfield on Illinois 108, which will eventually intersect with Illinois 111. If you're in a hurry, you can hit Interstate 55 via Carlinville. Or you can meander back north on rural roads, the way you came.
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Sturm, Ruger & Co: Bulls Win Over Bears For This Gun Stock
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Sturm, Ruger & Co (RGR) posted impressive performance figures in its third quarter's earnings release. The company topped both revenue and earnings' estimates. Both gun manufacturers and gun stock investors have been enjoying positive surprises in this election year the same way they benefited back in 2009. In the last three quarters, the company topped all of its earnings' estimates. read more »
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Sturm, Ruger & Co. Management Discusses Q2 2012 Results – Earnings Call Transcript
Guns Still Better Than Gold! by Bill Gunderson
Shooting For Growth: Sturm, Ruger & Co. by George Liu
Other articles that mention RGR:
How to Build A Fiscal Cliff Portfolio, Part 1 by Lou Basenese
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The 10 Stocks To Own For A Romney Or Obama Win by The Oxen Group


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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A Toledo special education teacher has been indicted on charges of having child pornography on his home computer.
The Toledo public school system had gotten no complaints about 49-year-old Bruce Omlor prior to the investigation and the district placing him in leave in April.
The Blade newspaper of Toledo reports that he was indicted in federal court this week on one count each of receipt, distribution, and possession of child pornography.
The school system said nothing incriminating was found on Omlor's work computer, which was searched and returned to the school.
Since 2000 Omlor has worked with children with learning disabilities at Riverside Elementary School.
His attorney declined to comment.
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Francis M. Tapley
Eldest son of George Washington "Wash" and Elizabeth Tapley, brother of James Madison Tapley, and he was my great grand uncle
Francis enlisted in the 48th Regiment Georgia Infantry, "The Battleground Guards" on March 4, 1862 in Johnson County, Georgia. He is present and accounted for on every muster roll until July-August 1863, where he is noted as being absent with the remark "Absent without leave July 10, 1863." He is again marked absent with the same remark for September and October. He is back with his company in November.
Further along in his Civil War file, we find that on July 19, 1863, Francis was admitted to Receiving and Wayside Hospital, or General Hospital No. 9, Richmond, Virginia. The very next day, July 20, it shows he was transferred to Chimborazo Hospital, No. 2, Richmond, Virginia, for some sort of fever. Then on August 5, he appears on a Morning Report of Jackson Hospital, Richmond, Virginia. He appears on that hospital's muster roll until August 31, 1863. However, he also appears on a receipt roll for clothing issued to soldiers at the same hospital issued September 22, 1863.
So obviously, Francis was not AWOL; he was sick with a couple of different, apparently serious, ailments in various hospitals around Richmond. Sometime between September 22 and November 1, he rejoined his unit.
Sadly, Corporal Francis M. Tapley was killed on July 30, 1864, at the Crater, Petersburg, Virginia. He was only 19 or 20 years old. The story that has been passed down through the family is that he was killed during the initial explosion of the mine. I have no way of knowing if that is true, but I do know that he is buried somewhere there in that field.
|Looking up the hill from the mine entrance, 2009
James Madison Tapley
Second son of George Washington "Wash" and Elizabeth Tapley, brother of Francis M. Tapley, and he was my great-grandfather
Jim Tapley enlisted in the same unit as his brother, Company F, 48 Regiment Georgia Infantry, on March 15, 1864. He was six weeks shy of his 17th birthday.
It is highly probable that he was there at the Crater on the day his brother was killed. Again, the story passed down through the family is that Jim saw his brother get killed in the initial explosion of the mine.
The final document in his Civil War file looks like this:
Pvt., Co. _____, 48 Georgia Regiment.
Appears on a
of Prisoners of War belong to the Army of Northern Virginia, who have been this day surrendered by General Robert E. Lee, C.S.A., commanding said Army, to Lieut. Genl. U.S. Grant, commanding Armies of the United States.
Done at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, April 9, 1865."
Jim then proceeded to walk all the way back to his home in Georgia, as so many others did.
|Federal troops in front of Appomattox Court House after Lee's surrender.
George W. Schwalls (or Schwall - he did not add the "s" at the end until after the war)
Parents unknown; he was my great-great-grandfather.
George W. Schwalls enlisted in Company E of the 48th Regiment Georgia Infantry on March 4, 1862.
He is listed on the Company Muster Roll for June 3 to October 31, 1862 as being absent with the remark "sick in hospital." He appears on a Register of Receiving and Wayside Hospital, or General Hospital No. 9, Richmond Virginia dated October 13 and on a Hospital Muster Roll of sick and wounded soldiers at General Hospital No. 1, Richmond on October 17. His Company Muster Rolls for Nov. & Dec. 1862 and Jan. & Feb. 1863 indicate he is still in the hospital. He is back with his unit as of March 1, 1863.
By September later that year, he is back "sick in hospital". This time he is at 1st Division, General Hospital Camp Winder, Richmond, Virginia. In November, he is back with his unit.
On April 1, 1864, George Schwalls was transferred to the Confederate Navy by order of General Lee. On his pension application made 37 years after the war, he indicated that he was transferred on January 1, 1865 to a gun boat and made an engineer.
Private George Schwalls was discharged from service at the end of the war in April 1865.
On his pension application, he indicates many health problems; some due to his war service: has lost his sight "for 4 years," "asthma in severest forms, also heart dropsy - was wounded in head from which I am almost totally deaf; suffer intensely from war wound in right leg."
James William Drake
Son of Francis Bryant Drake and Selina King Drake; he was my great-great-grandfather.
James W. Drake enlisted on May 7, 1862 as a Private into Company G, 32nd Georgia Infantry. He was 32 years of age, which is a good deal older than what we mostly hear of serving in that war.
He appears on a Regimental Return dated October 1862 with the remark "Absent on sick furlough for 30 days from 29 October 1862." He again appears on a Regimental Return, this one dated November, with the remark "in Hospital."
I have no records of him during 1863 in his Civil War file. Then on January 9, 1864, there is a page in his file that indicates "Subject: Court Martial." On February 9, 1864, there appears to be a summons: "Subject: Report to Brig-Gen. Walker." There is no other information about a court martial in his file and by June of 1864, he is appearing regularly on receipt rolls for clothing with his unit. The book "The Drake Family of Washington County, Georgia" by Charles Edward Francis Drake offers the following explanation:
"On 9 January 1864 he was court-martialed for being absent without leave from 7 July 1863 to 5 September 1863. I believe he went home to visit ill family members. He was acquitted and rejoined service with his unit."
James W. Drake surrendered with his unit at Greensboro, North Carolina, on April 26, 1865:
"Jas. W. Drake, Pvt, Co. G, 32 Reg't Georgia Infantry
Appears on a
Muster Roll
of Officers and Men paroled in accordance with the terms of a Military Convention entered into on the 26th day of April, 1865, between General Joseph E. Johnston, Commanding Confederate Army, and Major General W. T. Sherman, Commanding United States Army in North Carolina.
Roll dated near Greensboro, N.C., April 28, 1865.
Paroled at Greensboro, North Carolina, May 1, 1865."
I assume James also walked to his home in Georgia.
According to Charles Edward Francis Drake's above mentioned book, "When he [James Drake] made his pension application in 1899, he complained of chronic bronchitis and a double hernia." (I do not have a copy of this pension application and obviously need to add it to my to do list.)
James had a brother, Francis Milton Drake, who served in the same unit. Another brother, John Saffold, was also in the same unit for a short time, but he shows up as AWOL and there is no further record for him during the war that I have located thus far. A third brother, Thomas Lamar Drake, also served in the Civil War, but I do not know the details of his service.
I find that I have no information on whether any of my Page ancestors served. Another item for the to do list!
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NEIT awarded Champlin Foundations grant
Dr. Thomas F. Wylie, provost and senior vice president at New England Institute of Technology (NEIT), announced that the college has received a $119,625 grant from The Champlin Foundations. The Champlin Foundations is a 77-year-old philanthropic organization with interests in education, hospitals, health care, conservation, social services and cultural groups to name a few. The grant will be used to purchase laboratory equipment for NEIT's new Associate in Science degree program in Respiratory Care. This program is the first offering of its kind in Rhode Island in more than 25 years.
Job market studies project 1,258 job openings in the respiratory care field for 2016 within Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. As a model program, NEIT's Respiratory Care curriculum will utilize the latest simulation technology to train students in the areas of adult, pediatric and neonatal respiratory medicine. No other active college respiratory care laboratory in New England utilizes simulation technology specifically for mechanical ventilation and cardiopulmonary assessment, which is an essential component in how colleges train therapists. Approximately 2,100 square feet of laboratory space has been dedicated to the respiratory care program at the college's new East Greenwich campus.
According to Wylie, "The Respiratory Care laboratory will offer our students the most current equipment used in this highly-technical field. Students will be trained to work alongside physicians and nurses to treat patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary disorders and to be critical thinking members of trauma teams and intensive care units. We are very grateful to The Champlin Foundations for their continued generosity in supporting New England Tech's mission of providing our students with a quality technical education."
Under the leadership of President Richard I. Gouse, New England Institute of Technology is a private, non-profit technical college with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The college offers over 30 Associate, Bachelor and Master's degree programs and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
For more information regarding any of NEIT's degree granting programs, contact the Admissions Office at 1-800-736-7744, ext. 3357 or 401-739-5000. You may also visit www.neit.edu and follow news of the college on Facebook, Twitter and You Tube.


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On their way to the rodeo
Shown are Katie (on left) and Suzanne Friedl (on right), along with their Grandpa Bob Buehler, in a photo that was taken in 1991 or 1992 in Ridgway as the family was on their way to the Ellicottville Rodeo. According to Fritz Lecker, who took the photo, it was a beautiful, very hot summer day. Katie and Suzanne both had their cowboy hats on, as the entire family loved the rodeo and was raring to go. Suzanne was clutching her teddy because she had a stomachache, but insisted she was well enough to make the trip. Upon arriving at the rodeo, they found seats in the bleachers and by this time it was stifling hot and the smell of the livestock was heavy in the air. The woman in front of them was wearing a very fancy crocheted red, white and blue shawl which she said she had just finished that day. They were all admiring her shawl. At this time, Katie insisted on having something to eat and purchased a hot dog with everything on it. The hot dog looked and smelled horrible. Katie asked Suzanne if she wanted a bite and shoved it in Suzanne's face; Suzanne got a big whiff of the dog and turned green. Without warning, Suzanne vomited all over the woman in front of them, all over her beautiful new shawl. The family was all horrified and attempted to wipe off the poor woman's back and her shawl. Grandpa stood up and said, "that's it - we're going back home!" All this before the rodeo even started...Lecker recollects that it was a very memorable day. She said luckily, the family tries to get to the rodeo every year, so Katie and Suzanne had plenty more chances to go. The family still loves going to the rodeo to this day, and hopes they win tickets for this year. Send a photo of yourself or someone you know getting ready to go to the rodeo for an opportunity to win tickets to the Ellicottville Rodeo on July 1, 2 and 3. Email photos to firstname.lastname@example.com. Photo submitted by Fritz Lecker.


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With his popularity and success still at a supreme zenith, is it really close to the end for the man who will have the number one album in the country? Back in the July/ August issue of XXL magazine, Lil Wayne declared that he was retiring soon to spend more time with his children.
"I'm bowing out still on top," Wayne said during his interview for the cover story. "I'm bowing out still on top," he says. "I'ma make y'all want me when I retire. I'ma make y'all be like, 'Nooo!' I ain't leaving out this bi*ch when y'all be like, 'Yeah, it's about time, dawg.' Carter IV might be my last one. I'ma make y'all be like, 'fu*k!' Yeah, nigga, I'm gone."
"…Nah I'm fu*kin wit y'all man," he would say later. "Y'all know a nigga ain't going nowhere till he bout 31. By 31. I'm gone by 31 shawty."
Obviously none of his fans want to see Wayne leave the game, but what does his Young Money family think?
"As far as that retirement goes, I don't know what he's talking about," YM President Mack Maine told XXLMag.com. "I'm not trying to hear that… I mean technically he can. We paved the way where Young Money the brand is gonna be so big. And he's done so much where he can just tour. But I know his love and passion for the music…. I also know he has love and passion for his kids and family and he sacrificed a lot of this life we living. So at 30, if he says he wants to hang it up and be a family and a businessman, I wouldn't be mad at it. He'll be like 18, 19 close to 20 years in the game. And [have put out] that many albums. He'll be a vet at a young age. It's not like we're gonna need to put out albums, it's just the passion. Can you walk away from it?"
Well luckily, listeners still have a few years for Weezy to change his mind. As for now, reports are putting the first-week numbers for Wayne's Tha Carter IV (released August 29) as high as 900,000 copies sold. He also has two songs on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. "How To Love" is currently number seven while the Drake assisted "She Will" debuted at number three just last week.
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As I said in the blog post, you need to be an owner to post a story. So if you have one that you wish to post, then please leave a comment here, and preferably a little summary, or something about the story in the comment as well.
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I'm considering turning one of my Star Wars rpg campaigns into a story, so as the campaign progresses I'll provide confirmation.
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I started writing a Sonic and Pokemon crossover. Basically Sonic ends up in Hoenn and travels with two trainers while trying to figure out how he got there. It's my first attempt at a serious and lengthy Fanfiction. I already have the first chapter fully written and ready to be posted.
How does adding more chapters work? Do I just edit it into the blog post for the first chapter or do I make it a new blog? Just want to know in advance, sorry if you explained this in the introduction and I missed it.
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I would prefer to just add a page to the current blog. i'll make you an owner for when your ready.
Okay, got it. I have the first chapter for it ready for posting to the blog.
I wrote a short story fanfic set in the Mass Effect universe that I'd like to post if this group is still active.
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Constant aching. Difficulty walking. And for Dave Lisko of Pelican Rapids, Minn., the problem was doubled.
"Both knees were shot," says the 71-year-old. "And what was really disgusting was I couldn't even hunt anymore."
An overseas construction manager who's traveled the world, Dave found the help he needed at Sanford Orthopedics in Fargo. In October 2011, an appointment with Dr. Howard Berglund, orthopedic surgeon, put him back on track to the active life he loved.
Dave's knee problems stemmed from years of wear and tear combined with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed in 2006. Medication helped initially, but ultimately he needed knee replacement surgery. Dave wanted both done at once.
"Absolutely that's the way to go," he says. "I've known too many people who get one knee done, get overwhelmed, then never go in for the second. Why not get it out of the way?"
Dave's surgery was scheduled for Dec. 30. But first he did exactly what's recommended for all patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery at Sanford: He got educated!
Two weeks before surgery, Dave and his wife, Teresa, attended Sanford's Joint Replacement Pre-Op Class. Offered every week, the 90-minute course is led by a Sanford Orthopedics team from nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy.
"Very worthwhile!" says Dave.The class gives an overview of what to expect during the hospital stay, but also instructs patients in key steps they can take before surgery including:
Says facilitator Kari Erickson, RN: "Patients are anxious at the beginning of the class, but by the end they're well informed, confident and calm. It's wonderful to see!"
The instruction has an impact on patients' hospitalization and recovery, too.
"Physical therapists in particular have noticed the difference," says Kari. "Patients who've attended the class are more relaxed, know what to expect each day, have a positive attitude and experience speedier recoveries."
The day after Dave's successful surgery at Sanford South University, he went for his first walk on his new knees. Just as he expected, a team of orthopedics professionals came to his hospital room to help.
Three days post-surgery he left the hospital. Thanks to arrangements he made weeks earlier, a van transported him to Pelican Rapids, where his next rehab team was waiting.
"I knew two knees would be a tougher recovery, so right off the bat I arranged to rehabilitate at a local nursing home," says Dave. "The day I arrived I had my first therapy session. Just like the hospital, they don't let you lie around."
Twice-daily therapy prompted rapid progress. Dave graduated from a walker to a cane to walking on his own. He returned home in mid-January and a week later returned to Sanford Orthopedics for a checkup.
"When Dr. Berglund saw me truck on by, he said I should be the poster child for knee replacements," says Dave.
The "poster child" offers tips to others pursuing joint replacement:
With two strong knees, Dave is back to his full, active life. He returned from elk hunting in Jackson Hole, Wyo., in October 2012, and now looks forward to pheasant and deer hunting in November.
"To walk without pain…" says Dave, shaking his head. "It's just amazing!"


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Post was written Saturday night (14th) at various locations (most of which are need-to-know so don't bother asking, you won't believe me)
It turns out that I'll be bumping into things until Monday. I'm so pissed to having wait so long, I've become dependent on my glasses so much it's almost unbearable. I'm not a contacts person, I'll more than likely fall asleep with them and then my eyes with end up stuck closed. And as for laser surgery? Forget it.
Dad was saying to me tonight that one of my aunts from England is in New York on work for the bank she works for and she said to my dad that she knows of some good English courses over there. Then dad says "You can have a doctorate in English if you want," that's when a huge smile claimed my lips and then I saw he was looking at me smiling too. I tried not to smile because the idea of teaching English really appeals to me, though I never thought of it before. Then my gran puts in that I won't have the patience, but heck, even she was smiling.


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The University of Mary Washington men's and women's swimming teams are both on the doorstep of another conference title after day three morning preliminaries at the Capital Athletic Conference championships.
The women will have six of the eight finalists in the 200 yard backstroke, as Robin Brazier, Lindsay Ancellotti, Catherine Perrin, and Katie Fago gained the top four seed times. Thre Eagle men will have four finalists in the 200 back, led by Nick Eckhoff and Michael Yelmgren, who are seeded 1-2.
Stephanie Hallock and Tara Banks gained the top two seeds as UMW will have three finalists in the 100 yard freestyle. The Eagles will have five finalists in the men's 100 freestyle.
Junior Amber Kerico gained the top seed in the 200 yard breaststroke at 2:18.07, an automatic qualifying time to the NCAA Championships, leading four Eagle swimmers in the finals. Senior Peter Slattery gained the top seed in the men's race with a time of 2:08.04.
Abby Cox, Allison Martin, and Elizabeth Lewan all finished in the top five in the prelims for the 200 yard butterfly, and the men saw Alex Anderson cut five seconds from his seed time in taking the top seed at 1:50.29, yet another NCAA automatic qualifying time. He'll be joined by Sean Mayer, Tom Rinaldi, and Vince Dunn in the finals tonight.
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SENECA — Twenty-five points from All-Tournament selection Peyton Schrag led Seneca in a 76-64 victory over defending champion Illiana Christian in the championship game at the Seneca Boys Basketball Thanksgiving Turkey Tournament Saturday night.
Schrag, who was 13-for-14 from the free-throw line, was joined by teammates Jimmy David, with 21, and Conlan Callahan, with 18, in scoring in double figures in the game.
Callahan was also selected All-Tournament, while Brian Bergeson of Seneca (4-0) tied for the 10th and final spot on the team.
Hinckley-Big Rock beat Somonauk 64-41 in Saturday's third-place game. St. Anne defeated Hall 77-38 for fifth place, and in the seventh-place game, Reed-Custer (0-4) lost 85-68 to Marquette despite getting 11 points from Connor Anderson and Dalton Kinzler.
On Friday, the Fighting Irish defeated HBR 58-50 behind 14 points each from Callahan and Schrag. In other Friday games, St. Anne won 67-43 over Marquette, Somonauk downed Reed-Custer 68-56 despite the Comets getting 10 points from Tyler Schoonover and Illiana Christian defeated Hall 91-59.
On Wednesday, Callahan's 20 points led the Irish to a 50-43 win over St. Anne. HBR downed Marquette 66-42 in the other game that night.
WJOL Classic
JOLIET — Minooka defeated Joliet Central 50-40 for third place Saturday night at the Sullivan Center at the University of St. Francis.
On Friday, the Indians beat Lockport 52-41.
Route 17 Thanksgiving Classic
DWIGHT — Host Dwight lost its final game 64-29 Saturday to Paw Paw and defeated Christ the King Jesuit Prep 60-57 on Friday. Dwight's Blake Huseman was All-Tournament.
Coal City Turkey Tournament
COAL CITY — St. Bede went 3-0 for the championship, ending with a 72-43 defeat of Gardner-South Wilmington Saturday. That night, Morris was a 39-32 winner over Coal City.
On Friday, St. Bede beat Coal City 67-29 and GSW won 53-51 over Morris. On Tuesday, GSW was a 38-27 winner over Coal City.
Seneca Turkey Tournament
SENECA — Illiana Christian defeated Reed-Custer 69-56 in Saturday's championship. Seneca went 1-2 for the tournament for fourth place, losing 36-31 to Marquette Saturday and 85-29 to Reed-Custer in the championship semifinals but beating HBR 36-21 in the quarters.
Morris 38,
Yorkville 31
Jacob Webb scored 15 points and Matt Walker 7 Monday for the host Redskins.
Coal City 60,
Manteno 22
COAL CITY — Donjeta Shabani led a balanced Coal City (5-1, 1-0) scoring attack Monday with 13 points as Interstate Eight Conference play opened.
"We got off to a good start tonight and had positive contributions from everyone," Coal City coach Brad Schmitt said. "Defensively, we limited their looks in the first half and really pressured the ball."
War-Hawk Tournament
AURORA — Minooka (1-4) lost its final tournament game 64-33 to Naperville North Saturday at Waubonsie Valley. Larissa McLemen had 10 points, Kayla Finch 7 and Erin Heide 6 for the Indians.
Sydney Arlis scored 11 points and McLemen added 9, but Minooka lost 42-40 to West Aurora Friday at West Aurora.
War-Hawk Tournament
AURORA — Abbie Hoeg scored 14 points and Taylor Prieboy 10 as the Indians (5-0) clinched the championship with a 45-26 win over Naperville North Friday at Waubonsie Valley.
Hoeg's 12 points led Minooka in a 38-28 win over West Aurora Friday.
ROUNDUP: Irish win Turkey Tournament title
SENECA — Twenty-five points from All-Tournament selection Peyton Schrag led Seneca in a 76-64 victory over defending champion Illiana Christian in the championship game at the Seneca Boys Basketball Thanksgiving Turkey Tournament Saturday night.