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Here is a tour of the kitchen which I was just able to finish up this week:
My biggest challenge in the kitchen is that I don't have a pantry. This itty bitty cabinet that is smooshed between the stove and refrigerator was what I used as a pantry.
There were many food items that wouldn't fit into this space so food was overflowing into several other cabinets as well. I also had a very hard time finding things and I was constantly buying food that I already had!
The solution was to move everything to a much bigger cabinet which is above the counter. All the food is kept in this cabinet with the exception of snacks and spices which are in the adjacent cabinet.
I found a basket to hold all the loose seasoning packets and a few other odds and ends.
In the tupperware cabinet I used a basket to keep all the tupperware lids under control. Fitting the tupperware together also makes the whole cabinet look more organized and clutter-free.
I just love these drawer organizers that I found at Walmart. It was the perfect
solution for the tupperware cup covers that were constantly getting lost in the back of the cup cabinet.
The other organizers keep the kids' eating utensils, some measuring spoons and a few other odds and ends organized. They fit perfectly inside the silverware drawer.
These dollar store containers keep things organized under the sink. I can't
believe how much space I have in that cabinet when things aren't scattered everywhere...
just one of the many benefits of organization!
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By Brad Andrews
In my earlier blog on how art and archaeology work together, I summarized the work of Michael Stasinos, professor of Art at Pacific Lutheran University. Michael has provided our project with a means of artistically bringing to life the city of Calixtlahuaca based on the archaeological efforts of the Calixtlahuaca Project. He has now finished the market scene, a site-wide shot of the Calixtlahuaca cityscape with a marketplace in the foreground. As I pointed out before, Calixtlahuaca's actual marketplace has not been identified, but Mesoamerican archaeological and ethnohistoric scholars agree that it was an extremely important economic institution throughout Central Mexico and beyond (Smith 2003). By the time of the Spanish conquest the market was an important component of what is referred to as the highly commercialized Postclassic Mesoamerican world system focused on the Basin of Mexico (Smith 2001). As applied to the study of prehistoric societies, the world systems concept refer to a macro-regional network of trade that linked individual political units - societies – into larger functioning units. For Prehispanic Mesoamerica, it has been argued that the market was the primary means by which people provisioned themselves with daily material necessities, both utilitarian and ceremonial.
As I mentioned in my previous blog on the topic, Michael's challenge began by selecting a photo of Cerro Tenismo, upon which Calixtlahuaca is situated, that provided a "sense" of the whole, but enabled the incorporation of details in the foreground. The foreground is the focal point of the market scene, which he masterfully brought to light in consultation with those of us working on the Calixtlahuaca Project. The details of the market-focused daily activities were inspired by other ancient Mesoamerican market scenes, photographs of modern Mexican markets, and ethnohistoric information from a variety of sources. Hours of painstaking revisions were necessary to give full magic to the final product. Besides the market, he incorporated a reconstruction of the monumental Structure 4 (pyramid complex in the central part of the scene), the hillside populated with domestic households, vestiges of the water control ditches that drained the site during the rainy season, temples that occupied the top of the hill (complete with smoke produced by the probable burning of copal incense), and an ethereal skyscape of clouds, complete with birds drifting round and about. Note the increased density of households in the upper left-hand portion of the cerro. This detail depicts the variation in the layout of the urban center that was identified during the project's survey efforts. Lots to see here, much of which is unfortunately obscured at the scale needed for this posting.
We extend many thanks to Michael Stasinos for his invaluable contribution to our project. We hope you agree his efforts were well worth it!
Smith, M. E.
2001 The Aztec Empire and Mesoamerican World System. In Empires, edited by S. E. Alcock, T. N. D'Altroy, K. D. Morrison and C. M. Sinopoli. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
2003 The Aztecs. Second Edition ed. Blackwell Publishing, Malden, Massachusetts.

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I'll start it off by answering some of the most common questions we receive. Everyone, if I've missed any, please post any questions you get while you're riding that you think may interest someone who's just starting out.
Owner / Rider - Skiboardsonline.com
Q. Are skiboards fun?
A. Yes, very fun. Most people will start having fun on skiboards almost immediately. Unlike with snowboarding and skiing which have a very steep learning curve.
Q. Can you go fast?
A. Yes, top speed set by a pro rider last Shredfest was 75.2mph forward and 52.7 backwards (https://www.skiboardsonline.com/foru...ad.php?t=15621)
Q. What are snowblades and skiblades.
A. Snowblades are an inferior brand of "skiboard" made by Salomon. Inferior because it's made with a foam core, uses cheap plastic bindings and does not use the industry standard 4x4 binding insert pattern that allows binding interchangeability and full flex of the skiboard. Only a ski made by Salomon can be called a snowblade because Salomon has trademarked this term. Skiblade is just another term for a snowblade.
Skiboards on the other hand are 110cm and under, often twin tip, symmetrical, use wood cores and the universal 4cm x 4cm binding pattern(more on that later). Longboard skiboards are from 110cm to 130cm and use the 4cm x 10cm binding insert pattern allowing easy installation of Spruce risers and release bindings, which are optional on skiboards <= 110cm but required with all longboards.
Q. Should I use poles?
A. Please do not use polls. Polls are used to help turn big skis and take away from the freedom skiboards provide. Since skiboards are so short and parabolic all you need to do to get them to turn is put them on edge. Check out this forum post on the topic.
Q. Can I use them in powder?
A. Yes, but if you plan on riding in powder get wider, rockered skiboards made by companies like RVL8, Allz, SnowJam or Spruce. Also, there are certain techniques to riding skiboards in powder.
1. Keep your tips up and lean back, which is difficult to do in the beginning because your tails aren't that long but you'll get used to it quickly. Most non-release bindings allow you to move them back slightly to assist in this
2. Stay on steep terrain. Like a snowboard, if you get caught in deep snow and the hill isn't steep you'll be stuck.
3. Head for the trees. One of the biggest thrills of skiboarding is riding powder through steep, dense trees...Nirvana!
Q. Can I use regular ski boots?
A. Yes, every skiboard binding we sell will work with regular ski boots except the soft boot bindings which use soft snowboarding boots.
Q. Should I get skiboard specific boots.
A. We don't know of any such thing. Skiboarding is a small industry and no company makes skiboard specific boots.
Q. What features should I look for in boots for skiboarding?
A. Comfort is number one. Second try to find boots that allow as much of an upright stance as possible. When skiboarding in variable snow conditions we need to lean back a bit to keep our tips up and if our boots force us in a forward position it causes premature leg muscle fatigue. A "freestyle" boot works great. Third, when a ski shop fits you for boots do not let them fit you so your toes are touching the front of the boots. We need a little room since we're leaning back otherwise our toes will be crushed.
Q. Can I use hard snowboarding boots:
A. Yes but only with non release skiboard bindings. They won't work properly with release bindings as hard snowboarding boots are not DIN compatible.
Q. Can I use soft snowboarding boots with skiboards?
A. Snowboard bindings that use soft snowboard boots will screw into all the skiboards we sell that are 110cm or shorter (they all have the standard 4cm x 4cm binding insert pattern) however the bindings will be too close to the board so a riser will be needed. After extensive testing we've determined the best snowboard binding to use is the Snowjam / 540 modified or GGO. Both include winged highbacks, 3 straps and extremely sturdy risers. Without a riser, a rigid, winged highback and a 3rd strap (i.e. all regular snowboard bindings) carving will be nearly impossible.
Q. Can I screw regular ski bindings into the skiboards sold at SBOL?
A. No, the skiboards sold at SBOL are all made with the universal 4x4 or 4x10 insert pattern and are not designed to have bindings screwed into their cores. Not only is it unsafe, the bindings screws could pull out, this configuration will stop most of the board from flexing, ruining the ride. And, skiboards made to accept direct mounting(drilled into wood core) need to be made stiffer with thicker core and metal plates which increase weight and decrease flex dramatically. It's for this reason Spruce created The Riser interface which allows release bindings to be used with all high quality 4x4 skiboards (see the question below "Are 4 hole skiboards (aka 4x4) better than 8?").
Here is another thread about direct mounting bindings with wood screws
Q. Another retailer told me the Spruce Riser wasn't the best solution. Is this true?
A. This is simply not true, please see this forum thread on the topic of Spruce Riser Solution vs. Drilling Bindings Directly
Q. Do skiboard bindings release?
A. Some do, some do not. Examples of 4x4 non-release bindings are: Bomber Elite2, RVL8 Receptor, Zero Pro and Snowjam's Extreme II. The best releasable solution, and the only one we sell, is the Spruce Mountain Riser/Bindings. They use the universal 4cm x 4cm (and 4cm x 10cm for longboards) insert pattern and, because of the riser interface, allow more of the board to flex than any other release binding solution, by far.
Note: Spruce and SBOL are authorized Head/Tyrolia dealers. Spruce and Head stand behind the Spruce riser system for mounting release bindings on skiboards. Spruce has sold thousands of their risers and they are regarded by the top skiboarders as the highest performance release binding system available for skiboards. Plus, The Spruce Riser/Binding combo comes with a 5yr warranty because they are so confident in their products.
Q. Which are better, 4x4 non-release or 4x4 release bindings (Spruce risers/bindings)?
A. As with most things there are pro's and con's to both. The decision is a personal one because the value each person places on each pro and con varies depending on the individual.
*Non-release bindings*
- Typically less expensive than release bindings
- Lighter than release bindings
- Easier to adjust
- Offers the tightest connection possible between boots and boards
- Do not release (for some this is a pro)
- Slightly more difficult to get into especially for beginners
- Most mountains require leashes with non-release bindings however to mitigate the downside to leashes we recommend the low profile coil and string leashes we sell in our "protection" section
*Release bindings*
- Step-in
- They release
- Some offer the possibility to use brakes instead of leashes
- Higher height for increased carving leverage.
- Heavier than non-release
- Typically more expensive than non-release
- By nature of the release mechanism they do not offer as tight a connection as non-release however with the new Spruce aluminum 2.0 risers it's getting close
- Setup involves DIN and forward pressure settings
For more info consult our binding comparison chart
For help deciding which release bindings to go with review the Spruce Chooser Page
Q. Are 4 hole skiboards (aka 4x4) better than 8?
A. Yes, definitely. 8 hole boards (Salomon, newer Line's (recalled), K2, Sporten, Head, almost all skiblades we don't carry) are inferior to 4x4 inserts, for a number of reasons:
1. 8 hole boards spread the contact area of the bindings over a larger area meaning less of the board can flex meaning the ride isn't as good, especially for carving.
2. Most companies that make boards with 8 hole inserts choose to use foam cores which come out super stiff, aren't as fun to ride, do not provide even, lasting or consistent flex and aren't as strong, which equals more potential for breakage.
3. No company makes replacement parts or replacement 8 hole bindings. Which means if you ever break an 8 hole binding you have to trash the whole setup and buy new bindings AND boards. And, since all 8 hole bindings are made of cheap plastic it's more likely they will break.
4. The universal 4 hole insert pattern is an industry standard and is used by ALL core skiboarding companies which means you can interchange any and all 4x4 bindings and boards and even upgrade your boards and/or bindings independently from each other.
5. 4x4 bindings are super easy to install and move. They just require just a screwdriver or Allen (hex) wrench.. (No measuring or drilling. See pic below)
Install video - https://youtu.be/tTHdYRck_Hw
6. 8 hole boards do not use inserts and are screwed directly into the boards core material. This method is nowhere near as strong as using 4x4 stainless steel inserts manufactured in the core at the time of the boards creation. As evidenced by this 8 hole skiblade recall in 2007
There really is no reason to buy foam core boards that use 8 hole plastic binding when you can buy high quality, wood core boards that use 4x4 all metal bindings for about the same price.
Q. How should my boot fit into non-release bindings?
from Skiboarders United on Vimeo.
Thanks to Ty for the video
Q. How come I never see any skiboarders at my local mountain?
A. Skiboarding was more popular and mainstream a few years ago when it was the "new" thing. This has been replaced by the new twintip ski craze. Many people on the mountain are just there because they want to fit into what society deems as cool. (why else would so many go through all the expense and trouble of getting snowboards and gear and then just sit in the terrain park all day). Skiboarding is not mainstream, you won't see 'Tony the Tiger' skiboarding on a box of Frosted Flakes. But, skiboarding is totally liberating, you're on the mountain doing what you love, going wherever you want, with total control and freedom. And all the "sheep" are looking at you and wondering "are those fun?" "It looks like he/she's having fun." "I would like to try it but my friends might make fun of me because I'll be different from them." Geez!
Sorry, I got off on a tangent but what I'm trying to say is without any advertising or marketing skiboarding is still growing...how? by word of mouth from the people who love it. So get some skiboards and join us in being individuals. You won't regret it.
All for now...
The difference between snowblades and skiboards:
Some additional questions specifically about buying from SBOL:
Q. Do the boards come pre-waxed?
A. Yes with a light coat of factory wax. This will be good to get you started but after that you should get them hot waxed every so often. How often depends on how much you ride, in what conditions and how fast you want to go. Many people do their own hot waxing to save money and give them the ability to have a fresh wax job every time they go out. To learn more about hot waxing visit this thread. To purchase waxing supplies click here.
Q. Will Skiboardsonline.com attach my bindings?
A. Yes, we install all bindings when ordered with skiboards - no additional charge.
Q. How much does shipping cost?
A. Shipping is based on your order's total weight so it varies greatly. Within the USA you have a number of different methods to choose from depending on how quickly you want to receive your order. Regardless of your location you can always determine your exact shipping cost by shopping in our store, entering items in your shopping cart, clicking checkout, entering your address info.
Q. How long until my order arrives?
A. In stock items are typically shipped in 24-36 hours. All products sold at SBOL ship from California except Spruce products, those ship from New Hampshire. When ordering you can choose FedEx home delivery, 3day, 2day or overnight shipping. If you're international we ship via USPS USPS 7 day or 14 day International Express Service, your choice.
Q. Do I have to pay taxes or duties on my order?
A. If you are within the USA you only have to pay sales tax if your order is shipping to New York State. All other states pay no sales tax. If you're international, duty/tax is imposed by your local Customs office. However, since we ship via www.usps.com taxes and duties are typically much less than if we ship with UPS or FEDEX.


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TQ3378 : St Christopher's, Walworth - dedication stone
taken 8 years ago, near to Bermondsey, Southwark, Great Britain
The Pembroke College Mission
One of several churches founded in the late 19th century "settlement movement", the site on Tatum Street was established by Pembroke College, Cambridge. The buildings, designed by architect Edward S Prior, and completed by Herbert Passmore, incorporate St Christopher's Anglican church as well as a community hall and house. They date from 1891-1908 and were refurbished c.2008. The buildings as a group are listed grade II (List Entry Number 1376551) as being "a rare and nearly intact survival of an Oxbridge mission building".
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It is hard to believe I was wearing this only 24 hours before Sandy's devilish wrath hit Manhattan, and everyone was forced indoors to reside in sweatsuits with gallons of wine. At least that's how I've spent the past 48 hours. Seriously, though, the storm was no joke. Luckily, Lola and I were able to seek shelter with a friend in Williamsburg, as it seems my neighborhood is still sans power, and apparently semi-flooded. Not fun.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who was affected by the hurricane. So happy that the worst is over, and the city is in recovery mode. Stay safe and dry, y'all!
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Registering with the BOE
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Next there will be another page asking which kinds of the following materials you are selling. Check any boxes that apply to you (or leave blank if none apply to you) and click "Next" to continue.
*NOTE* The option of "selling lumber products or engineered wood products" is reference to building materials such as siding, lath, plywood, oriented strand board, or I-joists, not zines or small wooden craft projects.
You will then be directed to a Declaration of Intent; click "Accept" to continue.
You will then need to complete the registration form to create your account with the BOE. Make sure to click "Yes" at the last question for a Temper Seller's Permit.
You will then be directed to a confirmation page displaying your username, password, and Registration ID.
Print or write down this information, you will need it later.
Filing Your Temporary Seller's Permit
Once you have created an account with the BOE you will need to return to their homepage to file your permit. Login to the eClient Login by inputting your User ID and Password. After you have logged in you will need to click on the "Register a business activity with BOE" link to begin filing for a permit.
You will once again have to complete the pages asking which kind of business activity you are engaging in. Once you have completed those pages and agreed to a Declaration of Intent you will be taken to the Preparer Information page.
Complete the page by selecting the options that apply to you. If you are a single individual exhibiting their work, you would be considered an Individual business entity, with your role being the Owner. Make sure as well to select "Yes" for the last question asking if you are applying for a Temporary Seller's Permit.
You will then be directed to a page to submit your Ownership Information. Complete the form by inputting the requested information.
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For the Temporary Sales Address, please input the County Fair Building's street address of 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122; for the phone number and email fields input your personal contact information.
For the NAICS code, you will want to select "Retail"; if you are predominately selling zines, artwork, comics, or other printed materials, choose code "451212 News Dealers and Newsstands".
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For "Event Organizer Address" please input the County Fair Building's street address of 1199 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94122 .
If you are accepting credit card payments at your table, make sure to mark "Yes" on the last question on the form.
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It can sometimes take up to 24-48 hours for the Board of Equalization to send you an email confirming your application has been submitted.
Reviewing Your Permit and Account Number
Once you have received a confirmation email from the BOE you will need to log back into their homepage and click on the "View prior applications, print permits/licenses and more" link. This will take you to a list of the applications and permits you have filed. There you should find your application for your Temporary Seller's Permit.
Under the "Registration Id" column there will be a number listed for your application; click on that number to review your information.
On the lower half of this page there will be a section for your Temporary Seller's Permit (displayed as the red boxed area below). Your permit has been cleared when under "Registration Status" it reads "Issued" . In this area you will also see your Account Number. Write this number down, it is the key piece of information we will need.
Now that you have your Account Number for your permit, you will need to bring a hardcopy with you to the SF Zine Fest (this is what our staff will be collecting at check-in).
You can download a blank template for your Temporary Seller's Permit at the link below. Print and fill out the Temporary Seller's Permit template with your account number and the "valid through dates" (August 31st, 2013 and September 1st, 2013) in the corresponding form fields:


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(Adds comment from Obama, Senate minority leader, electricity utilities, updates share prices)
By Valerie Volcovici and Jeff Mason
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. power sector must cut carbon dioxide emissions 30 percent by 2030 from 2005 levels under federal regulations unveiled on Monday that form the centerpiece of the Obama administration's climate change strategy.
The Environmental Protection Agency's proposal is one of the most significant environmental rules proposed by the United States, and could transform the power sector, which relies on coal for nearly 38 percent of electricity. It also set off a political backlash likely to run well into next year.
Gina McCarthy, EPA administrator, said on Monday that between 2020 and 2030, the amount of carbon dioxide the proposal would reduce would be more than double the carbon pollution from the entire U.S. power sector in 2012.
States will have flexible means to achieve ambitious but attainable targets, regardless of their current energy mixes. States which rely heavily on coal-fired power plants are thought to have the toughest tasks ahead.
"The flexibility of our Clean Power Plan affords states the choices that lead them to a healthier future. Choices that level the playing field, and keep options on the table, not off," McCarthy said in remarks at EPA headquarters on Monday.
The plan had come under pre-emptive attack from business groups and many Republican lawmakers as well as Democrats from coal-heavy states like West Virginia before it was unveiled.
But the 645-page plan looked less restrictive than some had feared, with targets easier to reach because emissions had already fallen by about 10 percent by 2013 from the 2005 baseline level, partly due to retirement of coal plants in favor of cleaner-burning natural gas.
The plan gives states multiple options to achieve their emission targets, such as improving power plant heat rates; using more natural gas plants to replace coal plants; ramping up zero-carbon energy, such as solar or nuclear; and increasing energy efficiency.
States can also use measures such as carbon cap-and-trade systems as a way to meet their goals.
Share prices for major U.S. coal producers like Arch Coal , Peabody Energy and Alpha Natural Resources closed at or near multi-year lows on Monday.
Monday's rules cap months of outreach by the EPA and White House officials to an array of interests groups.
The country's roughly 1,000 power plants, which account for nearly 40 percent of U.S. carbon emissions, face limits on carbon pollution for the first time.
Climate change is a legacy issue for President Barack Obama, who has struggled to make headway on foreign and domestic policy goals since his re-election.
But major hurdles remain. The EPA's rules are expected to stir legal challenges on whether the agency has overstepped its authority. A 120-day public comment period follows the rules' release.
The National Association of Manufacturers, a long-time EPA foe, argued on Monday that the power plant plan was "a direct threat" to its members' competitiveness.
The electric utility industry, encompassing plants that use resources from coal and natural gas to wind was more circumspect about the plan.
"While the 2030 reduction target is ambitious, it appears that utilities may be allowed to take advantage of some of their early actions," the Edison Electric Institute said.
Lawmakers representing big coal states lashed out.
Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Republican leader in the U.S. Senate, termed the rules a "dagger to the heart of the middle class" that would damage the economy.
Republicans are trying to wrest control of the Senate from Democrats in November's elections. Four of the states with Senate seats in play are among the top 10 coal producers nationally: West Virginia, Kentucky, Montana and Colorado.
Obama, on a conference call with public health groups, said Americans' electricity bills would shrink, not rise, as the rules spur investment in new technologies.
The EPA's McCarthy also forecast that the regulations could yield over $90 billion dollars in climate and health benefits.
Soot and smog reductions that would be achieved through the plan would translate into a $7 health benefit for every dollar invested in the plan, she said.
The EPA estimates that reducing exposure to particle pollution and ozone could prevent up to 150,000 asthma attacks in children and as many as 3,300 heart attacks by 2030, among other impacts.
The rules, when finalized, could give Washington more clout in international talks next year to develop a framework for fighting climate change. The United States is eager for emerging industrial economies such as China and India to do more to reduce their emissions. (Reporting By Valerie Volcovici and Jeff Mason; additional reporting by Mark Felsenthal; Editing by Ros Krasny and Alden Bentley)


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Hello, I wonder if it is possible, in the process of identify, knowing which finger was used, based on index or something like that, because I need to enroll more than one finger per subject in my system. In my tests, NMatchingDetails is always NULL.
(sorry for my bad english)


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box(redirected from boxed sheep up)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Legal, Financial, Encyclopedia.
Container; receptacle.
[L.L. buxis, fr. G. puxis, box tree]
Medspeak verb To place in a coffin after death
Microbiology See Glove box
Molecular biology noun A repeated oligonucleotide 'motif' seen in multiple sites along DNA, which functions as a signal for gene transcription or gene regulation
Meteorology A severe thunderstorm or tornado
Psychology See Skinner box
box(es)a group of NUCLEOTIDES that form a sequence, usually a CONSENSUS SEQUENCE, with a known function. See for example PRIBNOW BOX, TATA BOX.
1. an ornamental shrub. See buxus sempervirens.
2. accommodation for a single horse averaging 10 ft × 12 ft in dimensions. Called also loose box.
3. to mix groups of sheep (box them up).
4. a repeating sequence of nucleotides that forms a transcription or a regulatory signal.
CAT box
a sequence associated with polymerase II activity.
Hogness box
see Pribnow box (below).
Pribnow box
the sequence of 5 to 10 bases in the promotor region of Escherichia coli genes. It is a variant of a basic sequence TATAATG. See also TATA box (below).
TATA box
a eukaryotic DNA sequence usually TATAAATA, similar to the Pribnow box of Escherichia coli, occurring in the promotor region 25 to 30 bases upstream from the transcriptional start site and required for mRNA chain initiation.


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Fabio Capello resigns: Winners and Losers
Micah Richards
Having played just once under Capello during his four year tenure, despite his club form having dramatically improved, Richards will be looking forward to there being a clean slate.
Stuart Pearce
The Under-21 boss has earned the opportunity to add his name to the shortlist for the England manager's job when he takes charge against Holland at the end of the month. To take charge during Euro 2012 will be first aim.
David Bernstein
The FA have long being looking for leadership, after following Capello's departure, Bernstein has his first opportunity to lead from the front. Their stance over John Terry was strong and decisive, and their recruitment drive is likely to be thorough.
Darren Bent
Bent was heavily criticised by Redknapp for missing a late chance against Portsmouth three years ago, claiming his wife could have scored. Bent left five months later and has since become England's No.1 poacher.
Tottenham Hotspur
After taking over the reigns at White Hart Lane with Spurs bottom of the league, Harry Redknapp has propelled Spurs into the title race via the Champions League quarter-finals.
He's built maybe the best starling XI in the division, but without him will they be the same swashbuckling force?
Foreign managers
The FA have said an English or British manager would be preferred as Capello's replacement.
Apart from the FA's desire to match those countries on the continent, the English public has seemingly had enough of the recent foreign influx with Sven Goran Eriksson and Capello having endured limited success. Even the talented trio of Jose Mourinho, Guus Hiddink and Carlo Ancelotti will struggle to be considered.News Now - Sport News


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2008 Nissan Pathfinder V8 LEPosted in Features on March 1, 2009
In the January 2009 issue we introduced you to the new generation Nissan Pathfinder V-8. In a nutshell, our goal was to get a lift kit, tires, wheels and some off-road armor for it. What we discovered is Calmini's 5-inch lift kit, used on the Nissan Frontier, works equally well on the Pathfinder.
The Calmini dropped bracket suspension lift kit is constructed using laser technology so it bolts on, and there's really nothing much to fabricate with the exception of removing two metal tabs to allow for the dropped crossmember. You get almost 1 inch more ground clearance with this kit and ample wheel well space to mount larger diameter tires. The kit includes new replacement cast steering knuckles, front differential drop brackets to correct pinion angle, and easy to install one-piece MIG-welded sub-frames. To save your underpinnings from rocks, there's a heavy-duty center skid plate that bolts to the lower sub-frame. The kit also includes extended stainless steel brake lines.
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Though it sounds like a lot of work to install all of these parts the good news is you'll experience factory-like ride quality once the kit is bolted on. The ride is mostly maintained by utilizing the factory-installed independent front and rear setup. The parts are powder coated a deep blue finish, and top-quality plated hardware provides corrosion resistance. Coil-overs for the Pathfinder are supposedly in the works, too.
Unique OffsetBecause of our earlier encounter with rocks and deep sand, we knew we wanted thicker sidewalls, larger sipes and a wider contact patch to give the Pathfinder more track. To get the correct tire, it meant downsizing to 17-inch wheels. It just so happened that Discount Tire had an LT285/70R17 BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO. These off-road tires measure 32.8 inches in diameter and offer maximum aired-down traction. If you go to a 16-inch wheel you should be able to get 285/75R16 or 305/70R16 tires to work.
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Our choices in wheels were limited because of the unique backspacing of the Pathfinder (6x4.5). After a day of calling around, we decided to give Walker Evans Racing a try and they suggested that we go with the 17-inch polished Street Lock wheel. These DOT-approved wheels are unique and plenty rugged. Street locks are available in sizes up to 20 inches with backspacing from 3.75 to 6 inches and with all standard lug-bolt patterns. In '08, Nissan went with bigger front calipers, so be sure whatever you buy clears the caliper first. After the wheels and tires were mounted, balanced and the factory air sensors re-installed, we drove to find the nearest trailhead.
Backcountry adventures in the golden state wouldn't be the same if it were not for the early pioneers, who traversed these mountain ranges. California's gold rush brought with it not only scores of weathered prospectors panning for riches, but also miles of freshly cut trails for their much needed supply wagons. Now, many of these former mining trails are located in approved OHV areas that are managed by the Forest Service or the BLM, and are accessible by anyone eager enough to challenge them. While Sutter's Mill was one of the most profitable gold rush sites in California (1848-1855), far to the south, Holcomb Valley in the San Bernardino National Forest had a mining boom of its own (1859), albeit, somewhat short-lived in comparison.
As the story goes, William F. Holcomb, an Iowa native, got his first sight of the remote valley where he'd later strike gold, while hunting bear for its meat. It was during one such hunting trip that Holcomb stumbled upon a stream bed shimmering with gold. By July of 1860, the valley was swarming with prospectors.
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With the news of gold, came miles of crudely constructed mining roads, often right on top of early Indian or wildlife trails. Interestingly, it took wagons 29 days to travel from Los Angeles to Holcomb Valley to re-supply the miners. Today, you can pass through these same trails in a day. To take advantage of the open trails in the San Bernardino National Forest, we loaded up our 5.6L-equipped Nissan Pathfinder LE 4x4, and headed for Big Bear, a winter-retreat located at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.
While much of the gold mining operations in Holcomb Valley have long been abandoned, there is still some active mining happening in select areas and more importantly some amazing historical artifacts to see. If you're there just for the trails though, the San Bernardino Mountains is awash in them, although fire has closed several of the better-known vistas. Some trails are rated as difficult, requiring lockers and more, while others can be tackled in near stock SUVs. In Holcomb Valley, for instance, you can even drive your RV into the main overnight camping area off Trail 3N09 (Van Dusen Canyon Rd). The fire roads there are well maintained and very scenic. The Holcomb Valley area is also remote enough from distant civilization to catch a shooting star at night, and hiking and biking trails are everywhere.
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Gold Fever TrailThe Gold Fever Trail is actually a wide fire road that required nothing more than a good set of tires. Fire roads are fine for the experience; we weren't in a hurry and there were more challenging trails to attempt later in the day. Traveling fire roads can be relaxing and a diversion enjoyed by the whole family. Not everyone likes to rock crawl and the worst that can happen is a tire puncture. So don't discount Gold Fever Trail, if not just for fun.
As we stopped by each of the designated historical markers, placed by the Forest Service to highlight the pioneers' significance there, we got a sense of how demanding mining life must have been, especially during the freezing cold winter months when snowfalls blanket the mountains. The area also has its share of wildlife, like deer, cougar, coyote and such. But in the 1800s, grizzly bears were the dominate predator and miners had to keep an eye open even around their campsites. There are 12 historical markers in all, and each has a different story to tell about the early miners who lived and worked there. Gold Fever Trail takes you back to the boom days of Belleville when Two Gun Bill's saloon and Hangman's tree existed. According to early records, the San Bernardino Mountains had its share of outlaws and claim jumpers, and justice was served up swiftly.
Jacoby Canyon TrailAfter our brief tour, we decided to continue to Jacoby Canyon Trail. This trail was rated as moderate, with a few narrow stretches and some rocky step obstacles. There was nothing too difficult, although you didn't want to get too comfortable behind the wheel. You can access the trailhead off Highway 18 or you can start at Trail 3N61, which for us made sense because we had explored the Doble Mine at the summit when we dropped onto the trailhead.
Jacoby Canyon is a short 2.9-mile drive, and you can probably cover it in about an hour. We hiked the boulder outcroppings so it took us twice the time to make it out to Highway 18. Only licensed vehicles were allowed on this old mining road, a restriction put in place to limit traffic congestion and to protect the environment.
The Pathfinder had minor trouble on this trail. We managed to get the A-arms wedged on a boulder and smacked the rear differential a few times too many, but overall it was fun to drive. The BFGoodrich T/A KOs worked as expected, crawling over most everything in our way.
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The great outdoors is a big place to be, and when you're out of contact with friends and family on extended backcountry trips in harsh terrain, things can go wrong without anyone ever knowing about it. Obviously, bringing along a cell phone is a great idea, but most of us travel in areas much too remote for a cell signal. An ever better idea is the subscription-based satellite personal tracking device called SPOT, which allows the user to send an emergency 911 call from practically anywhere. You can just let people know you are doing fine by a push of the button, providing your coordinates in latitude and longitude along with the date and time of day of the message. SPOT lets users send and save their exact locations, too, allowing your friends or family to track your progress (in real time) using Google Maps from any place on earth.
We tested SPOT during our trip to the San Bernardino Mountains and added our email address so that we could see if it sent tracking messages from the trail. Within no time, we began to receive our SPOT generated messages. Using only one set of batteries, SPOT can send up to 1,900 "OK" messages. SPOT operates in altitudes as low as minus 300 feet to 21,300 feet, and in temperatures from -40 degrees to 185-degrees Fahrenheit. The initial cost of the SPOT unit is $99 for the basic service with the option of purchasing SPOT features like Track Progress or $100,000 in GEOS rescue coverage.


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About Hugh Mann
More than demonstrating any perceived negative extreme of copyright, perhaps it is more importantly one more indication that tattoos are kinda dumb, and really worth thinking twice about before asking some guy to jab you repeatedly with a needle filled with a foreign substance in a manner that will mark you so prominently and permanently.
In any case, if you're going to have yourself marked that way, it sure doesn't seem unreasonable that you should be the one responsible for any issue that arises for someone else as a result. And if the argument is that the NFLPA should be able to easily prevail against any such copyright claim, then the tatted-up players shouldn't have any problem with signing up to release and indemnify the NFLPA and all other relevant parties.
Actually, I think the more apt "feet on the ground" analogy would be to send a bunch of cops who, rather than "grabbing IDs", merely call in the name of everyone they recognize.
. . . but it would be a "circumvention" device, not an "anti-circumvention" device.
The anti-circumvention provisions of the DMCA prohibit circumvention devices.
The odds of an American dying in a Columbine/Aurora/Newtown sort of incident are also basically zero, but that sure seems to have pushed a lot of people to claim "something must be done!"
Yes, I am sure that there are indeed some who actually can "disagree" with the Court's opinion. I would be willing to bet big money that the vast majority, though, are not really equipped to be able to criticize the Court's analysis. They can certainly dislike the state of affairs that comes out of it, but most have no clue how the Court actually works, so they have no frame of reference to be able to agree or disagree.
And as for legal and medical second opinions, nothing I said is in conflict with what you said. Someone can always get a second opinion, and sometimes you can catch a lawyer or doctor missing the mark. Doesn't mean everybody who says they "disagree" with an opinion or diagnosis has any reasonable basis for doing so.
Well, even those who HAVE heard of the Supreme Court usually don't really understand what it's job is - including the news media. If the media understood the Court, they wouldn't ask stupid poll questions like how many people "agree with" a particular decision. The job of the Court is to interpret our laws and determine whether or not they stand up to Constitutional scrutiny. It is not to determine whether a particular law is a good idea or not. Plenty of things that are bad ideas, or even unfair, may still avoid running afoul of the Constitution. So, when some dumbass reporter asks "do you agree with the Supreme Court's decision on" some case, it's a pretty safe bet the respondents are not basing their answers on their vast knowledge of Constitutional law. They're more likely saying they don't like the circumstances that are the result of the Court's ruling. That's quite a different thing from having an informed opinion about how the Court reached its decision. It's like saying you don't "agree" with your doctor's diagnosis merely because you dislike it, not because you have any real medical reason to dispute it. When the Court renders a decision, the way to get around it is to then push Congress to re-do the law so that it no longer in conflict with the Constitution, or amend the Constitution itself.
Not necessarily an insurmountable issue, but one that would have to be taken seriously and addressed. We live outside of town, and it's an issue if my wife is home alone and a strange car pulls into the driveway and some nondescript person knocks on the door. What if someone gets the idea of using the cover of a Walmart delivery to engage in a home invasion?
I tend to agree that it definitely is creative thinking, and it seems like there should be way to make it work. I wouldn't be too quick, though, to dismiss as merely an attempt to elicit "moral panic" questions about how we know we can trust the person who shows up at the door.
To clarify, I disagree with the implication that Pallante's comment at all "suggests" anything like "personal use" not being infringement.
. . . to go from "piracy should not be about the teenager downloading music at home" to "personal use maybe shouldn't be considered infringement."
I think it's not unreasonable to consider that infringement may exist on a spectrum, and that the term "piracy" may best apply to large-scale infringement and/or those purposely engaging in infringement with a profit-making intent. However, that doesn't seem to me to necessarily lead directly at all to the idea that the teenager in his room at home should be completely off the hook for downloading content he didn't pay for.
No, those who are merely religious are not automatically wacko in my eyes. But, fundamental, fire-and-brimstone, "mark of the beast" Christianity IS wacko. It just is.
But, yes, even the wackos in our society have the right to be wackos, as long as their ridiculous beliefs are sincerely held and are not interfering with legitimate and reasonable societal functions.
I don't see any significant difference between RFIDs and regular ol' hall passes and taking attendance each period. Both are ways of making sure the kids are where they are supposed to be and that their whereabouts are known. It's just that RFID is fancier and more accurate.
Merely thinking something is evil is not a religious argument. I think Hitler was evil. What religion is that? I'm willing to bet they don't even REALLY know what the "mark of the beast" even is. They just know "it's bad, m'kay?" Or, as I suspect (admittedly with nothing but my gut and an inherent distrust of those who cling to extremist religions, as support), this is a very convenient excuse, not a sincerely-held religious belief.
As someone else (perhaps several others) has already noted, does this family also refuse to use driver licenses and other forms of ID? Do they refuse to use keys for their house? Are motion detectors "the mark of the beast"? If a security guard notes their entry to a building, has their religious freedom been trampled by the observation?
There are much more legitimate arguments on both sides of this issue. We shouldn't have to deal with someone who wants to shake their magic totems at the whole thing.
... and I just plain reject the "religious freedom" crap. Those who are so fundamentalist that they look for "the beast" in everything should probably be home schooling their kids anyway in order to turn them into the next generation of fundamentalist wackos.
In any case, I actually suspect the religious thing is more a position of convenience than one of conviction.
I didn't say it was about improving education or being compassionate to kids or any mamby-pamby stuff like that. But I don't see it as some sort of scam in that they're not fabricating kids in attendance who don't even exist or something like that. If there are 100 kids on campus, they want to make sure all 100 kids are accounted for. They're not using it to claim they've got 150 kids in attendance.
As for "blind acceptance of an Orwellian state", do you get really good radio stations on that tinfoil hat of yours?
I didn't realize students had a right to wander around school unsupervised. What do they expect to do when they get a job that requires access cards with their name and picture on it?
As long as there's no expectation on anybody's part that the card is used at all after school hours or off school grounds, what's the issue?
And it doesn't appear to me that it's just some sort of money grab by the school - part of their regular funding is based on students showing up. They want to make sure they are counting every last one that they can legitimately count. I'm not hearing anything that indicates to me it's some sort of a scam.
While I can understand the logic of trying to get one vocal opponent to appear to switch camps, and how that might seem to be a good result if it meant fewer students overall were causing trouble over this, I disagree with using that tactic. Even though it might make tactical sense, I think it's strategically misguided.
. . . how many people are watching movies while jogging?
. . . is that you used "focus group" as a verb. But such mis-uses of the English language do really annoy me, though, so don't think you're getting off TOO easily.
Yes, I think it's true that most of us are too focused on the short-term to provide much opportunity for the success of any plan with a real chance of solving long-term issues. And I do agree that this seems to be independent of political ideology. Everybody feels like they've bitten the bullet enough, and it's someone else's turn to bear the cost for a while.
On the one hand, I'd love to see ANY viable candidate actually say outright that things are going to suck for a while for everybody, but they'll then start getting better after X years. As much as I disagree with President Obama on many issues, I think he did make a brief (and weak) stab at an approach like this during the campaign for his first term. He didn't stick with it long, though, and has never really returned to it. Anybody who tried it for real would go down in flames, I think, unless he (or she) had some sort of superpowers.
Quick correction: three dead listings and SEVEN (not three) live ones. The total is ten.
I did a quick check at uspto.gov, and it seems there are ten listings for registrations of "TEBOWING". Three dead and three live. The three live ones all seem to be for the word mark, as used on various products and services. I don't see one for the act of tebowing itself.
And, just because you are not looking to make money doesn't mean you're not using the mark in commerce. Maybe he wants to give away T-shirts or something. Or sell them for good causes, or maybe donating the proceeds to his church.
Further, I think the argument that some people might be so confused as to think that making a big showy deal of dropping to one knee to modestly pray in front of millions of viewers is prohibited, I think we could look to the test that has been used before on TechDirt. Would a moron in a hurry make that mistake?
In any case, in my admittedly very quick, cursory search, I didn't see a registration that could even loosely be interpreted as impacting the act of praying in the Tim Tebow style. It could impact the act of selling a T-shirt that has a message about tebowing, but not the act of striking the melodramatically casual pose itself.
Well, frankly, that seems like arguing there's no need to put a lock on the door, either, because there's "data security on a system".
Again, it will depend on the circumstances.
Negligence is somewhat dependent on the circumstances. It's not that leaving your wireless connection unprotected is NEVER negligence, it's just that in the scenarios trotted out thus far it has been found to not be negligence, because that particular defendant didn't owe that particular plaintiff any particular duty to lock down his wireless service (and, thus, others in similar circumstances could rely on this in their own situations).
One could easily imagine a scenario, however, in which the defendant WAS under a duty to take more affirmative steps to protect the plaintiff's content. Perhaps it's because of a particular specific arrangement, e.g., you accept confidential information from the other person under a non-disclosure agreement that says you'll take at least reasonable steps to protect that particular information from disclosure to third parties.
I wouldn't be surprised to see at some point online services inserting an obligation to use wifi security as a condition to subscribing/using such services. As long as ISPs themselves don't do it, it would seem unlikely to open up wifi hotspot-providing merchants to any liability, as Starbucks would not themselves subscribe to the music service that their customer is accessing.
And, of course, these examples are actually more contract-based, though negligence might play into the claims by the plaintiff in these situations as well, as he tries to cover all the bases in his suit against the defendant.
So, anyway, it's not that leaving your wifi unsecured is not EVER negligent, just that it doesn't work to support the claims so far brought by plaintiffs.
Seems like they could just say in their ad, "Ms. Child never agreed to endorse our products. She just used them, which is even better."