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If you don't trust your rainwater then that's not an option. You could see about rigging a pre filter with some zeolite, see what that does. Can't helpy ou with your filter I'm afraid, never seen that one.
Curious about the filters. Whisper filters can be a HOTB or internal. Their internal filters are horrible at oxygenating a tank. I have one on my 5 gallon and always use an air stone when using it. They also do not drive off the undissolved gasses after a water change due to their poor circulation.
If you are using two 20 Whisper HOTB's instead of the internals, those filters are for 10-20 gallons with the 20 being the max. Filters are good for just about one/half of what they state they are good for so........to me........both of your filters are adequate for about a 10 gallon tank.
Prime is a "regular" dechlorinator but is one of the best because it's concentrated so takes far less to use it than all of the others. I have used nothing but foam in several filters. Some just do not have room for foam and bio-max and since foam fine-filters, I have opted for the foam. I use bio-max if I have room.
I suspect due to all the ground water you had, the water company is treating heavily right now. That little bit of ammonia should not hurt anything so either your chlorinator is not working fast enough, the filters not oxygenating fast enough or the temp is not correct for those fish.
Rain water? That is a heavily polluted source not suitable for a closed environment like a tank.
Also, if the fish are stressed and on the bottom after a water change, very likely the pH has dropped/raised over the limit of 0.2. If so, that is the problem. As for an ammonia reading of 0.25 ppm, I would wonder if that would stress them so fast.
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A 75 gal with eight Discus, fake plants, and a lot of wood also with sand substrate. Clean up crew is down to just two Sterba's Corys. Filters: continuous new water flow; canister w/UV, in-tank algae scrubber!! Finally, junked the nitrate removal unit from hell.
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Idk what else it could be. I'll re-check the pH of my tanks and the tap. @Lady Hobbs, I know we've discussed this before. Both my 10 gallons have 20 gallons worth of filtration on them. I don't think they're the issue. Because like I said any other time its fine. I just don't have an over abundance of filtration to eat the ammonia in the tap before my fish are really effected. Maybe it is the pH. I have no clue but I'll test and find out. Also my filters are HOBS not internal filters. I'm going to buy some more filter media tomorrow and add it and try it out and see how it does. I'll also be purchasing some prime.
Prime is a good call.
This IS exactly why we say you are underfiltered. Period. 'Over abundance' is not what you are shooting for, The term is 'adequate' and you don't even have that..
[It doesn't matter what the tank size or filter size numbers are supposed to be] The results are showing you very very clearly that you are underfiltered & a larger BB colony IS the solution.
Gas mileage isn't everything OIIIIIIIO
Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
Why pretend there are no stupid questions? Actually, There are many stupid questions: "Should I drink this bleach?" Is just one example.
Having said that, Just because it's a stupid question doesn't mean that it shouldn't be asked. It's better to know.
A warm beer is better than a cold beer. Because nothing is better than a cold beer, and a warm beer is better than nothing.
0My 33 gallon/125 liter tank. My photography on flickr.
there are people all over the world.
however, unless you are in remote country land with vast area between the next biggest city...
your rain water is likely to be heavily polluted.
but generally those remote people are using well water.
and the OP lives in New Jersey. there isn't place in that state that is remote enough for "un polluted" rain water. lol
Ignoring some of the things said. I went out today and bought Prime, fluval biomedia stones, zeolite crystals and more turtle food for my baby turtles c:
So far my plan is to do a layer of fluval biomedia stones on the bottom of the filters, then a layer of pillow stuffing, then zeolite crystals, then more pillow stuffing, the a bit more fluval biodmedia to sort of weigh it all down.. This would be done in 3 tetra whisper filters that do not have tops. And with what has been said and all the hateful and sort of rude comments and messages I keep getting about my filtration. I've decided I am going to set up my eheim 2013 canister 60 gallon filter on my molly tank and move one, of my 10 gallon whisper filters over to my other 10 gallon gourami tank.
My only issue is flow. My filter tube that blows the new water into the tank on the eheim filter has a long nozzle the makes like 6 individual streams, that when put horizontally above water resemble a waterfall. Is there any way to shrink down the flow? Or do you think my molly and platy won't mind? Also will removing one of the 10 gallon filters after adding the eheim effect the levels in the tank? As the new filter won't be established? Or will the sheer size of the new filter keep the levels in check?? I don't really have any way of adding old media to my eheim as my old filters take cartridges... Should I just scrap some of the gunk off the filters and put it into the eheim???
The spraybar won't affect the fish at all & if you cannot manage to get some seed material you will have to cycle the EHEIM just as you would any other filter.
Do not remove the old filter until the new one is cycled [4 to 6 weeks]. Or you could fishless cycle it quicker with a trash can or something.
Gas mileage isn't everything OIIIIIIIO
Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
Why pretend there are no stupid questions? Actually, There are many stupid questions: "Should I drink this bleach?" Is just one example.
Having said that, Just because it's a stupid question doesn't mean that it shouldn't be asked. It's better to know.
A warm beer is better than a cold beer. Because nothing is better than a cold beer, and a warm beer is better than nothing.
I'll set it up and work on cycling it normally. Do I have to add fiber or cloth pads in the filter, or will pillow stuffing suffice? Or could I take a large cartridge for my whisper filter and cut it to fit in the eheim? Would that work?


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Monday, December 28, 2009
Avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup in a Gluten Free Diet
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is not only unhealthy due to its ill effects on blood sugar and insulin resistance, but during its production mercury residues occur within. It's estimated that the average U.S. person intakes about 50 gm of HFCS per day. This would equal about 28 mcg/day of ingested mercury!
Thimerasol in injections such as vaccinations and flu shots contain about 25 mcg of mercury per injection. Thimerasol has been removed from many injections due to the concern of mercury and its neurotoxicity. To think that the average American is potentially consuming that amount daily through HFCS is frightening.
What new research points to is that the bioaccumulation of toxins is what is creating much of the toxic load from which we are suffering. Many diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, M.S., ADD and autism, to name a few, have an association with heavy metal toxicity. So while 28 mcg in and of itself doesn't sound like a lot, when you add that to all the other toxins coming from our environment, the accumulation is overwhelming the tissues of our body,in particular our nervous systems.
I will be speaking more on this topic and other sources of avoidable toxins but in the meantime I encourage you to make this easy and healthy choice – avoid all high fructose corn syrup for you, your children and family.
To your good health,
Dr Vikki Petersen
Founder of HealthNOW Medical Center
Co-author of "The Gluten Effect"
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Thank you! Have you seen the video entitled "The Bitter Truth" about the impact of fructose on the liver? It is available on YouTube. It goes into highly technical detail about how fructose literally destroys your liver, much like alcohol.
I found the reports on mercury in HFCS last year and presented them to my high school anatomy students. They were shocked. Hopefully, if we can get this info out to people, we can prevent a lot of damage. I can't believe the mainstream media did not pick up on those reports.
Thanks for all you do, Dr. Vikki - keep up the good fight!
- David said...
Thank you so, much...Now I know about this, that how much damage fructose create.
I want to appreciate you that you are giving such a valuable information for the people who are suffering from this problem.
Gluten Free
how come heinz ketchup contains high fructose corn syrup and it says on the label it's gluten free?
- The HealthNOW Doctors said...
Dear Anonymous,
High fructose corn syrup is a bad 'food' but it does not contain gluten. Things can be gluten-free but still not good for you.
I hope that clears it up.
Dr Vikki


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This topic might legitimately be put into the one of the social forums, but I wanted to be sure to reach as many graphics programmers as possible. Through lots of discussions with other graphics programmers throughout the years, I have started to notice a relatively strong correlation between being interested in graphics and the rock band Tool. I personally really like the band (they are actually my favorite...), but they definitely are not for everyone.
There seems to be a sufficient correlation to put it to the test - I would like to know if you meet the following criteria:
1. You are interested enough in graphics programming that you regularly visit this forum.
2. You have at least one Tool album, digital music purchase, streaming radio station, or other option.
This is purely out of interest, and I'm curious to see how many of you have the same interest that I do! Any other comments about this potential link are also welcome - including confirmation or refutation


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The China National Overseas Oil Corporation (CNOOC) began drilling in Vietnamese-claimed waters last week, accompanied by more than 70 vessels, including armed Chinese warships. At first glance, this might look like merely another front in China's quest for natural resources, which has taken Chinese companies to seemingly every corner of the earth.
Yet what is happening in the South China Sea is actually far more dangerous than what has come before — and the forces driving it go well beyond pursuit of energy riches. The United States needs to face up to the full magnitude of the Chinese challenge to have any hope of successfully confronting it. This means not only tough talk but also a willingness to take difficult action.
There has long been speculation that massive oil and gas deposits are locked beneath the South China Sea — 1.4 million square miles bordered by Brunei, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam and claimed in part by all of them. According to the Chinese Ministry of Land and Resources, the area might contain as much as 400 billion barrels of oil, surpassing the bounties of the Middle East.
Most informed estimates, though, are much smaller. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated in 2010 that the region's undiscovered oil (much of which will never be financially attractive to produce) totals a far smaller 11 billion barrels. It is difficult to believe that China would risk armed conflict for such modest stakes.


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The Enchanted Forest
The Enchanted Forest is a special place of magic and mystery. It is said this island was created by witches many centuries ago and that powerful magic still emanates from deep within the island itself. Stories abound of a race of magical beings who lived in harmony for many centuries before a great war erupted between good and evil forces which eventuated in the almost complete annihilation of all life in the vicinity. Those who survived are said to have exhausted the remainder of their magic casting regenerative spells upon the land before leaving Astoria to allow the island to rejuvenate itself. Now, centuries later, life has returned to the island. All but one area has flourished, Pokémon have returned, and humans have once again set foot upon its shores. The amazing regenerative powers of this island have led many an adventurer to enter the forest in hopes of unlocking the mysteries within, but few have ever returned. What has become of them is anyone's guess, but of those who have come back all appear to have sworn some kind of secret oath to never reveal anything of what they have learned. This air of secrecy has only served to make people more curious, however, and as a result tourism has flourished in recent years. People are now arriving by the dozen on a daily basis to inject this once tranquil forest with new and vibrant life. Whether the forest is welcoming of this change is another matter, though time will surely tell...
The IslandThe Island of Astoria contains several areas of interest. Some are more difficult to find than others, but all are worth taking the time to explore - except, perhaps, for the Dead Forest, but even this area contains a perk or two if you're game enough to poke around. Regardless of the area in which you choose to travel, chances are you'll come across one of the many mysterious sites on the island. Whether or not you're a believer in witchcraft, wizardry, voodoo, and magical spells, the mysterious wonders found on this island will surely test your beliefs.
Island Ports: Several bustling ports have sprouted up in Astoria. The more popular the island becomes, the more entry points are needed which has done wonders for the tourism industry. Currently there are seven ports, two in the north of the land, as well as one each in the south, east, north-east, south-east, and north-west. Each location offers a bar or hotel where you may lodge for the night before venturing off into the unknown wilderness.
Shaman River: A long, winding river which gently snakes its way throughout Astoria making it a popular shipping lane as it passes through most of the islands regions.
The Lakes: Many freshwater lakes are scattered around the island, providing essential drinking water. Wild Pokémon encounters are higher near one of the lakes than anywhere else in Astoria.
Forest Lodge: Forest Lodge, a major hotel chain, has set up a number of sites on the island for weary travellers to rest their tired bones after a long day's travel. Comfortable accommodation is offered at budget prices, and if you're a little low on cash you're always welcome to work for your board.
Nature's Resort: A luxury resort situated in a secluded cove built for those who are more interested in vacationing than exploring. Spread across several hectares of forest the coastal side of the resort offers underwater suites for those wanting to see ocean life up close and personal, while those who prefer to stay on land can reside in one of the resort's many huts designed to accommodate individuals or families. Tennis courts and swimming pools dot the resort, while many choose to spend their time out on the perfectly manicured golf course.
The Divine WoodlandThe Divine Woodland makes up a good 90% of the Enchanted Forest. Normally a very peaceful place where grass, bug and flying Pokémon thrive, the recent boom in tourism has caused the Pokémon who live here to be more cautious of the humans who have begun to invade their natural habitat. There are rumours of strange and magical happenings in this forest and on special nights, under the light of the full moon, who knows what you may encounter...
Diamond Lake: The largest freshwater lake in the region, Diamond Lake has become a hotspot for those who enjoy water sports. Take a ferry ride, hire a canoe or jet ski, or enjoy a picnic on the shore. A great place for everyone, including families, you're sure to find something to keep you occupied.
Magus Falls: A lush green area with a large waterfall that overlooks much of the Divine Woodland. You may try riding the rapids to reach the river below but most choose to take the safer option of strolling along one of the forest trails. Very scenic, your chances of running into wild Pokémon here are high as they flock to the area for access to the nearby freshwater lake. A nice spot for a picnic, or just to pass some time.
Celebi's Shrine: A shrine dedicated to the Legendary Pokémon, Celebi. Under the right conditions, you may be lucky enough to be granted a quest.
Augur's Temple: An old, abandoned temple. Unidentified symbols line its walls, floors, and ceilings which has attracted the attention of scholars worldwide. Island natives whisper of ancient secrets laying dormant within, but none dare enter its hallowed halls.
The Labyrinth: Spreading across the boundary of the Divine Woodland and the Dead Forest, the Labyrinth covers approximately 20 hectares of land and is home to some of the most powerful Pokémon in the land. It is recommended you steer clear of the dark side of the Labyrinth at all costs.
Eyrie PeakNamed after the odd shape of the mountain which from a distance resembles an eagle's head, Mt.Eyrie was feared by many ancient tribes who once dwelled in the forest. Because no humans ever set foot upon the mountain, Eyrie Peak has become a haven for bird Pokémon who have made it their nesting ground. Because of this, the recent influx of tourists in the vicinity have their sights set upon this area, specifically in the hope of finding some of the rarer Pokémon in the land. Be warned, the Pokémon nesting here are likely to be fierce and will protect their babies at all costs.
Adventure Path: Bustling with birds nests, this long and jagged path seems to spiral up and around the mountain leading to Eyrie Peak. Several caverns cluster the trail, all inhabited by flying types.
Posy Field: An area of mountainside filled with many apricorn trees, berry plants, rare herbs and flowers. The strong scents have attracted many bug Pokémon who like to feed on the vast range of delicious nectars in the vicinity.
Mystery Shrine: A shrine dedicated to an unidentified flying Pokémon. Legend has it this Pokémon is one of the most powerful in the land. Leave an offering and you may be granted a quest.
Plume Mesa Ruins: Located three quarters of the way up the Plume Mesa is a village carved into the rock. You'll need a flying Pokémon to reach this amazing site where you'll be free to explore to your hearts content. Many couples are drawn here as this site is said to be a romantic spot to watch the sun set.
Eyrie Summit: Overlooking the entirety of Astoria, the peak of Mt. Eyrie is known to have perilous wind currents stronger than a full blown tornado. Due to these hazardous conditions, it is unwise to travel to such an altitude without a powerful and weighty Pokémon. Trainers travel to the summit in hopes of fighting the rare and powerful flying types, but not one has returned victorious.
Garden of IrisThis large garden floats high above the rest of the Enchanted Forest. The ground is made up entirely of clouds which magically both supports any amount of weight and can grow many beautiful flowers and trees. It is hidden from view so it is mostly untouched by man. The only way to reach it is to climb up an elusive rainbow that stretches from the ground to the clouds.
Rainbow Pool: An enchanted pool where no matter what the weather, a beautiful rainbow is always present. Trainers and Pokémon alike visit this pool believing that to drink its water brings good luck.
Cloud Arena: A magical arena whose surface transforms to fit the specifications of the battle about to take place.
Lord's Castle: A beautiful castle home to the royal family. Show them kindness and you may be rewarded.
Unknown Shrine: A shrine dedicated to an unknown person. So badly damaged there is no way to tell if this statue is male or female, scholars are drawn to the area hoping to find clues to its origins.
Baron's Keep: A dark castle upon a storm cloud. An incessant storm rages around this castle, the thunder and lightning making it a perilous journey for anyone but particularly for flying types. Rumour has it the Baron's Keep is hiding a dark secret of the royal family.
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- Anvil of Storms: An anvil where legendary weapons and armour are made, thunder sounding out with each hammer blow.
The Mystic JungleOnce home to many ancient Astorian clans, its amazing structures have now been completely overrun by thick jungle foliage. Normally a very peaceful place where grass, bug and flying Pokémon thrive, the magical temples of the old kingdom have brought upon strange occurrences to those passing through. Should you find yourself in the incredibly fruitful rainforest, who knows what you may encounter.
Forgotten Ruins: Now completely overrun by deep foliage, theyve made a suitable home for countless grass types. However, stories have spread of the intricate sanctuaries filled with great riches that lie beyond the vegetation. Riddles were a popularity of the ancients, be sure youre intelligent enough.
The Monkey-Forts: If you're eager for some uncultivated antics and unruly mayhem, a cluster of treehouses bridge themselves across the lower canopy of the bustling tropics. Although their primary residents are unknown, the monkey forts are now home to a plentiful of insane primate Pokémon. Although this has become a hotspot for tourists, one should steer clear if they're not impressed by poo-flinging chimps...
Shaman's Temple: This temple contains many mystical and magical artefacts. The Shamans are great healers and have the ability to perform amazing feats. Very private, the Shaman's may not welcome visitors, but will always lend a hand to those in need.
The Catacombs: A vast maze of catacombs lined with the skeletal remains of humans and Pokémon alike. Better bring something with Flash if you're going to wander these labyrinthine halls.
Waterfall Valley: Several waterfalls spill into this valley, the refreshing misty spray a welcome relief after trekking through the unforgiving jungle. A beautiful sight to behold, many come here for the view alone, although there is rumoured to be great treasure hidden somewhere in this region.
The Lost TribesThe Enchanted Forest is rumoured to be home to some of the most ancient tribes in the land. These tribes have shunned modern society and adapted to the forest so well they've become a part of it, blending into the woods with chameleon-like ease making themselves nigh on impossible to find. There are some who will pay good money for guides to lead them deep into unexplored land, however, as rumours spread of these tribes having access to ancient riches, miracle medicines, and extremely rare Pokémon. Most are simply curious, however, wondering what it must be like to live in seclusion, so explore the forest in the hope of stumbling upon one of these ancient tribesmen.
Intado's Village: The Intado, the only living tribe inside of the Enchanted Forest willing to mingle with modern-day man, are not ones to be messed with, but if you enter happily they will treat you with respect. With their primitive Pokéballs and fast knowledge of the forest you'll always be granted with amazing battles if you enter their local tribal tournament.
Mozan's Temple: The ruins of an ancient moss-covered temple. The roots of ancient trees grow over the structure itself making it a magnificent site to behold. Built upon sacred ground this temple holds many amazing secrets just waiting to be found. Rumour has it the nearby battle arena was the site of many ancient battles held in reverence to the ancient gods which has begun to attract modern-day trainers eager for a friendly battle.
The Wicca: A nature-loving peaceful people who worship Pokémon, the Wicca would never dream of using Pokémon to battle. An encounter with this tribe could prove to be the best or worst experience of your life depending, of course, upon your views of their beliefs.
The Korowai: The Korowai quite literally live in the treetops, their homes built in and around the trunks of some of the tallest trees in the forest. You'll need the agility of a Liepard to find this tribe, but if you are lucky enough to track them down you may be in for a nice surprise...
Cymerian Fortress: Hidden in the darkest corner of the forest, the morale of this tribe couldn't be any different to that of the Intado. Going anywhere near their highly fortified village will be perceived as an act of war. Breaching the village isn't tolerated but treasures beyond imagination are said to be lying around. Speared corpses found on the outskirts are sure to make you wonder if the riches are worth risking.
Dead ForestAvoided like the plague, the Dead Forest stands out as being the most dangerous segment of the Island. Cursed by the malevolent Witchdoctors of the past, it was said they turned this once thriving paradise into a barren swamp. Deadly bugs and poisonous predators are known to inhabit this marshy area and poison seeps through the trees harming anyone or anything that touches them. Cast under the great shadow of Mt. Eyrie, only the brave dare enter this jagged terrain and not so many return.
Toxic Marsh: Inhabited by countless bugs, the filth spewing from this marshy area is almost as disgusting as the rancid stench festering it. Covered by a thick blanket of fog, the marsh is almost impossible to navigate through. However, should you find yourself to the witchdoctor's old temple, the mysterious rewards are certain to make your venture less regrettable.
The Burial Ground: A mile wide graveyard stricken with sludgy soil and poisonous shrubbery. Humans and Pokémon alike have been laid to rest here. However, the odd toxins found in this soil often are alleged to bring the corpses back from the dead.
The Pool of Illusion: A seemingly motionless, tranquil pool with ink black water. Crafted long ago by a group of malevolent witchdoctors, its purposes are still unknown. Rumour has it that if you stare deep into its ink black depths, grave consequences will occur.
The Sinkhole: Located in the very centre of the Dead Forest is a mile wide opening. Many modern scientists classify the area as a sinkhole, however the tribes once native to this region described of a colossal bog monster which gobbled many of their natives. Should you stride too far into the sludgy morass, youll quickly be swallowed. Who knows what awaits from there...
The Labyrinth: Spreading across the boundary of the Divine Woodland and the Dead Forest, the Labyrinth covers approximately 20 hectares of land and is home to some of the most powerful Pokémon in the land. The dark side of the Labyrinth is full of danger, and who know what else...


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Like a bunch of little babies the "Music Industry" is crying their little heads off. Sales are down and retailers are reporting significant drops in sales compared to last years big Christmas push.
I heard an interview today where the head of one of these big companies blamed "illegal internet downloading" for the drop in sales. How long are they going to keep that up as their excuse for falling CD sales? What a joke, if this nutball actually thinks that illegal internet downloading is more prevelant now than it has been in the past then someone needs to fire his butt! Then this guy goes on to say that the "evidence" of this problem is the explosion of sales for iPods and other music players.
The truth is that CD sales have taken a nose dive because of online music sales, companies like Napster, iTunes, Rhapsody and others have been reporting record profits. It only stands to reason that the CD sales would take a hit. Besides, many people now have the flexability to go out and buy a single song without having to purchase the whole CD, this way they can get what they want and save $$$.
The boost in iPod sales and other players only goes to prove my point here. It is a little more difficult to download illegal tracks to an iPod, this guy obviously did not know that, otherwise he probably wouldn't have opened his big mouth and pointed his finger at "illegal downloads". What's more is that his apparent ignorance of his top competitor (iPod/iTunes) only goes to show how out of touch the Music Studios are with current technology.
For just $8.99 a month (I get my Napster subscription through AAFES) I can listen to all the music I want. That's less than the cost of one CD and I have almost unlimited access to a massive library! So why should I buy a CD? I don't even own a home stereo, I play all my music on my computer, my MP3 player or my car stereo, which now has Sirius. Satelite radio is probably taking a bite out of CD sales as well, though a much smaller one.
So we have all these new options for music and we just don't need CD's as much as we used to.
So now I'm spending $22.00 per month on "music" services, more than I have ever spent on music in my life. You better believe I have to have a DARN good reason to pay for a CD at some retail store.
Then there is the DVD factor. Every month I buy a new DVD or two or three, movies are just a much bigger part of my perfered entertainment than "music".
So there you have it. Napster + Sirius + DVD's = No CD sales here!
I predict that CD sales will continue to fall. The industry will not die, per say, but it will be significantly "downsized" over the next 5-10 years until it reaches an equalibrium. It's the law of supply and demand. They just don't understand that the demand is drying up and they need to cut back on the number of CD's they produce. Perhaps in the next year or two some young hotshot who understand all this will come on board with the music industry and open their eyes to the horrible truth, CD's just aren't in demand any more.


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I just recently started using Ubuntu (12.04) since a few weeks ago and noticed that the interface is very slow and sluggish:
- On Dash, I have to type the entire app name and wait a few seconds before it shows up in the search box, and a bit later before it displays search result
- Opening new files or applications takes also quite long and awkward
- Dragging icons or moving app windows around is not very spontaneous too: I have to take extra attention in moving the mouse otherwise Ubuntu would not do a correct movement or might ends up doing something incorrect instead e.g. opening the windows to full screen options or move the file to different folders, which is frustrating
My PC is a few years old already (1.7 GB RAM) so this could be a reason too but when I checked in System Monitor it's hardly ever consuming much memory. Plus web-surfing on Firefox is actually lightning fast (much more than Windows), so I suspect there might be something wrong with the graphics driver (mine is GeForce 7050).
I checked around System Settings and found an option to update the Nvidia driver. So I tried it and restarted, as instructed.
Now, I got into a big problem upon restart... as the login-screen windows (where I have to type in the password) would take several attempts to display and finally did not manage to (it'd freeze for several seconds before there's any movement again). The background screen also kept reloading several times too and at some point the screen turned black with pixelated color strips running on the bottom 1/3 of the screen, and after a long while the background screen would come up again. Eventually I'd manage to be able to access the desktop but the launcher, top menu bar and app windows border would all disappear.
I searched around and found many other people have this similar problem after updating Nvidia driver too, and on some threads the suggestion is to use "killall -u $USER" in command line (it's the only thing among various online suggestions I could do, as at that point I could not access Terminal without the launcher - Ctrl-Alt-T doesn't work for me). So I did that and was able to access the desktop correctly again with launchee/menu by creating a new account. But I would still have the same problem if logging into my original account.
So I just finally tried upgrading to 12.10 and now can access my original account with fully-functional desktop - the launcher, menu and windows border are all back now.
However, the problem with sluggishness still remains. And now I get scared of ever having to update the Nvidia driver again!
I wonder if anyone knows what's the reason that updating the Nvidia driver is causing this problem and is there a way I can update it safely in the future? I'm still not sure how to solve the problem with the sluggishness too and not sure where else to look to find a solution.


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It can be easy to forget or simply not use hand signals when cycling. Streetcar tracks, potholes, bike lanes in door zones and other obstacles can have you focusing on keeping both hands on your handlebars. Yet, when it comes to communicating with other road users there is no better way than with hand signals.
Recently, I've noticed a lot of debate about how to signal a right turn. In North America, both extending your left arm then angling your forearm up and simply extending your right arm to point in the direction you're about to go are acceptable. I've used both styles, but my default is to use my left arm. Here's why:
Predictability: Every other hand signal uses your left arm. So, if drivers are looking for these signals (and I certainly hope they are) it makes sense that they will be watching for the movements of your left arm.
Balance: With both hands on the handlebars I use my front brake more than my rear brake to slow my speed and control my balance when slowing, however, with just one hand on the bars I prefer to use my rear brake for speed control. Now, this is less efficient than using the front brake but as I'm already slowing down to turn I don't feel the need for super efficient braking. Also, should I hit an unexpected bump (and Toronto streets are littered with them) steadying myself and gripping my front brake could send me ass over teakettle.
Bell Ringing: My bell is mounted on the right side of my bars. Should a car door or pedestrian suddenly appear in my path while signaling my thumb is always at the ready. I could yell, but it seems these days that before a scream leaves my lips my thumb has already set my bell singing.
Many will point out that drivers simply do not know what this hand signal means. I can't declare whether this is true or not but this does work to the final advantage of using your left arm to signal right turns. I've found that many drivers are reluctant to pass and slow down behind me when I use my left arm to signal a right turn. It could be that they are confused, it could be that they are startled to see my arm move in such a curious way but no matter what the reason I find that I'm rarely buzzed by cars in the right lane when I signal with my left arm.
And finally, many cyclists seem to think that pointing in the air to signal a turn looks silly and can be confused for a polite wave. Now, I've had cyclists riding towards me wave back at me while I was only signaling a turn. But I don't feel that this is a disadvantage and I actually like to think this just means I'm a friendly, King of Kensington-type who people want to acknowledge.
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MTO site with hand signal information: Cycling Skills
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It's "masterpiece" the same way the Japanese recognize Leader-class ROTF Starscream and Bumblebee as "masterpiece", they're the ultimate they're gonna do and they cost more than $40.
It was so weird at Botcon seeing major dealers right across from Hasbro selling knock-off and fansproject items that Hasbro was frothing about last year. IMO, Hasbro needs to better address fan needs when there's a cottage industry around this stuff, until they do then I understand why these guys do this, but still, Hasbro's IP is getting really abused at this point and I was surprised to see them do absolutely nothing about it at their own convention.
After the con on Sunday, I dropped by Target and found DOTM Laserbeak (a figure they didn't have in their booth at the con, wtf?!?). He looks really bad on card and small, I was absolutely not going to buy him, but I was coming down off the botcon high, so I looked him up to see what was up, and basically the hover vehicle mode and the guns sold me the figure. The guns are dope, they're each a gatling-style gun that have flat grips at the back and 3mm handles on top (plus, since those won't work with a lot of figures, 5mm pegs underneath). They combine to be a great-looking huge gun and have a mechtech gimmick where the gatling barrel on the larger one flips around 1.5 times to become a bigger single barrel ringed with prongs. The pegs are pretty short, most of my voyagers need major adjustment to hold it from either peg, and in doing so the gun gets slightly de-transformed (merging the guns is hard, the barrel of one has to pass through 2 holes in the second and it has to be aligned perfectly or it'll stop cold with the barrel half-transformed, and can't be forced).
Laserbeak himself is a figure Hasbro clearly doesn't understand, missing several little touches in the instructions. He's a small bot and an even smaller vehicle mode (yes, he has a vehicle mode, he's a hover-vehicle like the Scorpion Gunship choppers from Avatar with a little windowed cockpit and everything, but then they put a HUGE bird face paint job on either side which isn't subtle enough, leaving one confused. The hover fans spin at the top which is nice. The guns are packaged above the fans, but it's clear they're meant to go underneath (again, like the Avatar choppers) which looks way better.
Transformation seems really easy, but Hasbro also doesn't notice things like the fans closing down on a second hinge, or the wingtips folding into the fans, or the cockpit locking the rotated hips down, or the tail locking down in alt mode (although I don't like that look, it looks better with that panel closer to the midpoint).
The final mode is a a robot condor the way only the Bayverse could do it, ugly as sin and with a ton of pointy things. Most of the bird is pretty interesting taken out of context of the character, but it's impossible to get past the buggy-eyed baby-bird robot face with its hinged mouth, that is just a huge WTF. Hasbro delivers on it though, the long crane neck and tail are jointed so it has a lot of personality potential. The wings could use a few more joints, mainly because the joints they have are blocked by the mold's transformation so you have to separate the fan halves to free them, and then they only swing except at the fan base. There's a lot of range in the wings, but it requires a lot of thought. Laserbeak can spread out quite a bit, but is still the bulk and material of the average Basic from a few years ago, and isn't really painted more than one of them - he's not hurting for paint, but they could have at least added silver below the wings to match above.
Laserbeak has 7 mechtech 5mm holes in vehicle mode and 6 in robot mode, including one above and below each fan (below for alt mode, above for robot mode, it reminds me of the ones on G1 but only in the slightest way really), one in each foot as well, and one below the cockpit. The robot heels are also 5mm pegs, so he can perch on a lot of movie and pre-movie figures.
Laserbeak is not a figure I'd actively recommend for most collectors or casual fans, but I don't think he's a bad figure, just quite unusual and not an exceptional value. I do like his weapons a lot and that's a problem, I'd recommend them in a heartbeat, but they're not worth $12 (unless they're made by iGear or Fansproject ).
I also bought Voyager Shockwave last week, kind of a mixed figure. Alt mode is a lazy mess, and the one potentially interesting part - the side doors shown on the prototype - got cheaped out to mold gaps instead. At first I didn't like this figure at all, the mechtech gimmick doesn't fold all the way back in and is difficult to lock open; the power cable to the weapon limits its range and its hinges make it MORE difficult to use instead of less the way they should; he looks like a Skeleton Warrior figure on steroids; and the sharpness of the sculpting isn't as tight as the other figures in the line. After transforming a second time and figuring out the VERY frustrating power cable to the big gun, it turns out you can leave it plugged in on both sides and transform the figure which is downright clever considering how much position-swapping there is here. The blade on his other arm can be plugged into the gun as a bayonet, and the gun itself has a 5mm peg so it can be removed and hand-held by any figure, though it can't be mounted on his left arm (the packaging shows it that way, and all the jointing on the gun and back connector to the gun make it seem like they were going to have it ambidextrous early in design and then killed it later) - at least his hands fold back from transformation so you can fake that it's his gun-hand all the way. The alt mode almost needs the mechtech gimmick side-guns folded out to justify the laziness of the whole thing, the tank's gun looks centered in packaging but is really just left off to the right which I think sucks, leaving the middle empty until you activate the mechtech. I kinda like the figure now, but it's another "I can't really recommend it" figure as a transforming toy, although it does have a lot of presence so as a character purchase I'd say it's not the worst purchase.


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JENNIE HAHN's Maine roots are generations deep. She grew up in Thomaston, a Midcoast town near Rockland, with parents who were fourth- and twelfth-generation Mainers. When she left the state to go to Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, she recognized that she harbored "special feelings about Maine" — feelings of geographical identification "that a lot of my peers maybe didn't have."
After graduating from Vassar's largely non-traditional theater program, Hahn learned of the Cornerstone Theater Company in 2001, a Los Angeles-based theater ensemble that made its mark between 1986 and 1991 by going into rural communities around the United States and producing contemporary adaptations of famous plays. The shows were meant to highlight and explore issues within the communities, such as race, generational strife, or Native American ostracization. In 1992, Cornerstone settled in Los Angeles, where the company continues to use theater to play with definitions of community. Hahn, fascinated by the ways that drama could help answer the question of "how place affects people," moved to California, volunteered with Cornerstone, and was eventually hired. For several years, she "absorbed their methodology, always with the idea of moving back here."
Which she did, in January 2006, to South Portland. She founded Open Waters Theatre Arts, and quickly produced several unique shows, including The Stone Fisherman — an evening of short, original plays inspired by the Bertolt Brecht poem — and Choirspeak: The Maine Woods, a project that used interviews with Mainers to create a choral-inspired spoken-word commentary on the ways Maine is changing. Choirspeak, which Phoenix reviewer Megan Grumbling described as "lovely and wise," is a work-in-progress, Hahn says — one she hopes to revisit someday.
Hahn's latest, and most ambitious, effort (apart from having a son nine months ago) is Of Farms and Fables, a collaboration between Open Waters and three local farms. The project — which recently received much-needed funding through the Ella Lyman Cabot Trust — involves a cross-pollination between artists and farm workers that will culminate in public outdoor performances during the summer of 2011. By tackling agriculture, Hahn is diving headfirst into what she calls "the third cultural bloodline of the state" (the other two being the woods and fishing).
"My vision is one that involves the entire state," Hahn says over breakfast at 158 Pickett Street Café. "For me it's about Maine. It's about Maine people."
It's also about her complicated relationship with those people, and that legacy. For someone who describes herself as "a shy person" and "not all that social," her work helps introduce her to people she might not otherwise meet.
"What is so tender and raw for so many people in the state of Maine is whether you belong here," she says, admitting that the time she spent "away" made her wonder the same thing about herself. "I recognize that I have some baggage around my own insider-outsider status." But as a result of her Open Waters experience, Hahn says she can now "own my own relationship with the state in a much healthier way than I did when I was first 'in exile.'"
And thanks to her, perhaps so can we all.
BRIAN ALLEN + STEPHEN UNDERWOOD | co-founders, Good Theater | Highlighting Portland's professional talent
ATOMIC TRASH! | burlesque dancers | Creating a raucous home for Portland's performance artists
ROB CAMERON, BRYANT MASON, JOHN SEYMORE | founders and directors, Fenix Theatre Company | Shakespeare in the park is both fun and accessible
JOSIE CONTE | bellydancer | Godmother of Portland's thriving bellydance scene
CAROLYN GAGE | playwright | Writing and performing the hard truths of lesbian life
MIKE LEVINE | founder, Acorn Productions | Planting seeds of theater everywhere — bars, stages, black boxes, and playwrights' desks
ANDY LYMAN | executive director, MENSK | Getting Portland pumped
JESSICA MEANS | artistic director, Naya's Trance | Shimmying her way to bellydance-lovers' hearts
ROBERT MOODY | music director, Portland Symphony Orchestra | Pleasing the silverhairs, and enticing the youngsters
DEIRDRE NICE | executive director, St. Lawrence Arts and Community Center | We always feel at home when she's in the house
ROSA NOREEN | Ayperi | Teaching and performing top-notch bellydance
BRIDGET PAULUS | Vivid Motion | Opening the doors of dance to the masses
AIMEE PETRIN | executive director, Portland Ovations | Reimagining the city's longest-running arts group
CATHY PLOURDE | executive director, Add Verb Productions | Promoting activism through her plays
PAUL ROSS, STEVE KECSKEMETHY, RONALD LANTZ, JULIA ADAMS | Portland String Quartet | Performing great music together for more than 40 years
SUSAN + TONY REILLY | co-founders, American Irish Repertory Ensemble | A new brand of high-quality theater (and brogues) in Portland
BARBARA TRUEX, CHRISTINE LOUISE MARSHALL, PETER BROWN | executive and artistic directors, Mad Horse Theatre Company | Producing provocative classics
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I am a surgical oncologist with a practice dedicated to the treatment of breast cancer. My research has focused on how to apply the advances from clinical trials to daily surgical practice. I have co-chaired the joint committee of the American College of Surgeons, American College of Radiology, and College of American Pathologists on Standards for Breast Conserving Therapy for Invasive Breast Cancer and for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) in 2002 and 2007.
My current research interest is how treatment choices for breast cancer surgery are made. This includes medical decisions such as whether MRI is beneficial to the woman with a newly diagnosed breast cancer, as well as a study of factors which are important to women when making treatment choices, how well they understand their choices, and the level of conflict they experience with their surgeon. Another area of research interest is to identify factors which predict for successful lumpectomy. I have studied the impact that multiple surgeries to obtain clear margins, microscopic tumor type, and presentation of the cancer without a mammographic abnormality have on the success of treatment.
I am the surgical editor of the textbook Diseases of the Breast and a co-author of Breast Cancer for Dummies. I was the 2012-2013 President of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the professional organization for surgeons who specialize in cancer treatment.
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Diseases of the Breast. 5th ed. Harris JR, Lippman ME, Morrow M, Osborne CK, eds. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. In preparation for 2014.
"Malignant tumors of the breast." Burstein MJ, Harris JR, Morrow M. In: Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology. 9th ed. Devita V, Lawrence T, Rosenberg S, eds. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2011: 1392-1400.
"Breast-conserving therapy." Morrow M, Harris JR. In: Diseases of the Breast. 5th ed. Harris JR, Lippman ME, Morrow M, Osborne K, eds. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Philadelphia. In preparation for 2014.
"DCIS and microinvasive carcinoma." Morrow M, Harris JR. In: Diseases of the Breast. 4th ed. Harris, Lippman, Morrow, Osborne, eds. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2010: 349-62.
"Breast cancer in the elderly." Wiechmann L, Morrow M. In: Principles and Practice in Geriatric Surgery. 2nd ed. Rosenthal RA, Zenilman ME, Katlic MR, eds. NewYork: Springer; 2011: 479-92.
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X-Men Forever: Volume 1 arrived a few days ago. It's not stellar, and I'm not believing for a minute this is what Claremont had in mind 19 years ago, but it was entertaining and would've seemed to be more decently written if it weren't by Claremont (who, no matter how mediocre he's gotten on other books, still is compared to his classic run on Uncanny X-Men). Even if it's essentially a What If?, it's the best new Marvel Universe comic I've read since, well, at least Morrison's run on New X-Men. That's pretty sad, but it's enough that I'll probably read at least another volume or two before making a final decision as to whether to continue or not. It's just good enough that, without any major letdowns, I'm leaning toward "yes," but I'm far less excited about it than I am about IDW's GIJoe line or any of a number of older comics I've been reading.
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War of the Supermen #1 and #2
Justice League: Generation Lost #1
Birds of Prey #1
The Flash #2
Batgirl #10
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Titans: Villains for Hire Special
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Legion of Super-Heroes #1
Tank Girl: The Royal Escape #3
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Justice League Generation Lost #2
Green Lantern #54
Green Lantern Corps #48
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I am finally getting around to reading the Indiana Jones Marvel series of books that I completed months back. Some plots are cheesy, even for IJ, sometimes. Still have about 10 more to read, plus the IJatLS limited series.
I predict that the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi film will include the word "and." Multiple times.
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NPGA is very pleased to announce that on Friday, March 2, 2012 the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) rejected outright two tariff rate increase proposals filed sequentially by Enterprise TEPPCO on February 10th and 17th of this year.
In its ruling, FERC stated that "...because both are deficient and not in compliance with the Commission's regulations, we reject Enterprise TE's tariff filings...without prejudice to Enterprise TE refiling the proposed tariff records in accordance with the Commission's regulations and the requirements of the Interstate Commerce Act."
This decision culminated an intense effort by NPGA and a coalition of 58 large and small propane marketers, state propane gas associations, and others shippers. Numerous other companies protested the increases independently as well. Never before had such a large and varied coalition presented a unified message to FERC in such a decisive fashion. According to Rick Roldan, NPGA President and CEO, "This decision shows just how far our advocacy efforts have progressed in engaging FERC on the concerns our industry has with the propane pipeline delivery infrastructure. This decision will add momentum to our efforts in the future."
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So, I mentioned to my new neighbor that I wanted to start an aquarium and since he was moving out he gave me a 40 gallon breeder tank with stand. It has no equipment or décor of any kind so basically a blank slate. After lurking through your forums for the last week or so I have decided to try non planted community tank for starters and slowly introduce / replace fake plants for real plants as time and money allow. At this point I am shopping for a filter set up, heater, silk plants, substrate that will allow me to swap in plants later and various décor. For stocking I am thinking a school of Danios, Rasboras, and Corys to start with. Just not sure on numbers/levels. Any advice or recommendations are welcome and appreciated.
For the filters I have one specific question. Would it be better to buy one canister filter capable of double (480gph) my capacity or two HOB filters capable of 240 gph each. Either way cost the same but with two filters I have the peace of mind of a backup and the option to alternate cleanings every two weeks. With the Canister I would have more than enough filtration to ensure a healthy environment for the denizens of my tank but no fallback. Also any specific brands I should look at or stay away from?
For the heater I was told that because the tank is 36 in long I need two around 200 watts each. One at each end. Not real sure I was getting the straight dope from the LFS guy on that one. Money is not really an option but I don't want to go over board either.
Well I guess that's enough for now. I'm certain I have forgotten something and I'm sure you all will remind me. Thanks again for any help and thanks for providing such a wonderful resource for those of us just starting out.
I also started out with a 40B tank, and chose to go with a single canister filter and inline heater...I decided on the canister for looks only, nothing hanging on or in the tank except for a filter intake and spraybar, looks tidier IMO than HOB's, although they would work too..same for the heater, it hangs behind the tank, out of sight..here's a link to my build thread: http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...d.php?t=113666
Also, be sure to read as many of the "stickies" as you can in the Beginner Freshwater section, particularly the one on Fishless Cycling.
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As far as your filters: I think you will be fine with the HOB filters for a while. I have found that, in general, the consensus is that they are not as effective as a good canister filter. I myself will start with 3 canister filters, each rated for 80 galons, for a total combined of 240 gallons (in a 125). I think that will handle my tank just nice to get started, especially at a 75% stock level. I will, however, replace those with canister filters because of looks and efficiency. Now, even if the filter I get is rated for a larger tank, I still want more than one, I want to take no chances with insufficient filtration and want a back up in case one goes.
As far as plants go, my plan is the same as yours. I am running a fishless cycle with ammonia and want to wait to add plants slowly. Live plants are great for your water quality but I don't think you have to have all your plants put in right away. While not complicated, there is a lot to this fish keeping hobby, and as a newbie I want to take it easy and not get overwhelmed with plants and fish and cycling and lights etc. right from the start.
Now, an opinion (and nothing more, just an un-educated opinion), why waste cash of fake plants if you plan on replacing them? I thought about the fake plant idea, but then realized I can add my rocks/caves/branches and have enough for fish to have cover, then start adding my plants.
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Oh, one more thing: As far as stocking levels, compatibility, etc. check out this website: http://www.aqadvisor.com/
That's basically a calculator where you input your tank's dimensions and filters and can stock a sort of "virtual" tank and have a rough idea. It will tell you, based on your dimensions and filters, how stocked your tank is. Keep in mind this is only an algorithm, a machine, there are a lot of other factors that only a human can figure out, this is just for reference.
Whatever you do, research the crap out of the fish you intend to keep. You may find that your water parameters aren't the best or that you simply don't want them. Case in point: I thought about discus (they are beautiful) but I decided not to until much later. Discus require way too many water changes and a bit more work I simply don't want right now.
Oh, and the "2 200 watt heaters at each end of the tank" is nonsense.
generally tanks require 3-5 watts per gallon, larger tanks(40 gal+) can stick to the lower end or even go a bit below because
the large volume of water retains heat better. therefore, you only need one heater of at least 120 watts. for greatest efficiency, position the heater at a place of high current, such as a filter intake/outflow
Hello again and thanks for the replies. Sorry it's been so long since I was last on but with work and the holidays I have been maxed out. So as I jumped down the rabit hole I have ended up with a 40 gallon, and two 3 gallon tanks. LOL Man this hobby can expand fast huh.
My main tank ended up with a Marineland C360 canister filter and a 200 Watt heater, Black sand substrate, airstone curtain effect, A huge rock decoration, various fake plants, some real Anachris plants and after the cycle 6 Long Finned Black Skirt Tetras. They have been in the tank for about a week now and are doing very well. I will be adding 6 more next weekend and then will start adding Cory Cats after that. Going slow but I dont want to overwhelm the tank.
That brings me to the two 3 gallon micro tanks......Yeah, so, my kids got so into helping me with my tank the asked me if they could have small tanks as well. So Santa dropped off a pair of Marineland 3 gallons and I took some of my media and jumpstarted their tanks. Tonight we aquired a new Double Tail Betta and a Black Molly. Each are enjoying their new digs and seem to be relieved to be out of the pet store. The Molly was so relieved that an hour after placing her in her tank (Pet store creep gave me a girl instead of a boy.) she gave birth to 12 Molly fry so far. :( So while my youngest is excited to have baby fish I now have to learn how to seprate and take care of baby fish as well. What an exciting month.
Any help regarding the Molly fry is welcome.
All the knowledge and help freely given by this forum is greatly appreciated for getting me this far. You guys Rock.
With any new tank, how are the current water parameters? Specifically the nitrate levels? Also, are there any trace ammonia/nitrite readings (need to be on your guard adding new fish)?
How often and how large are the water changes in the new tank?
Finally, you appear to be doing fish based cycling on the new micro-tanks. Since you used seed media for the two new filters they still will need a few weeks to cycle. As such, what are the ammonia levels and are any nitrites showing yet in these new tanks? How often are you changing all the water in these micro-tanks with young fish?
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A 75 gal with eight Discus, fake plants, and a lot of wood also with sand substrate. Clean up crew is down to just two Sterba's Corys. Filters: continuous new water flow; canister w/UV, in-tank algae scrubber!! Finally, junked the nitrate removal unit from hell.
For Fishless cycling:http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/aqua...ead.php?t=5640
It may seem a bit harsh, but the betta will eat the fry if you don't feel you can spare the time for them right now. Or maybe the kids will enjoy watching the betta slurp them up, lol.
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You're right to be concerned about water quality for the fry because eventually they won't be fry any longer and a 3 gal tank is way too small for that many fish (but I'm sure you know this already) - many forum members wouldn't even put 1 molly in a tank that size - mollies don't stay small and like to have swimming space.
Best to check your water parameters very often (like once a day) to make sure your ammonia stays at .25ppm until the tank cycles (and do water changes as needed).


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(April 1, 2009)--Safety and security in the UTSA community is a top concern of university officials. In consideration of recent events at an off-campus housing complex, UTSA officials remind students, faculty and staff to keep in mind these safety and security programs and services provided year-round at UTSA:
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
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Tween outfitters, Justice and Limited Too, have announced a recall of jewelry tainted with toxic metal. The stores that brought us jeggings (jeans+leggings=jeggings, if you have to ask) sold ~137,000 metal necklaces, bracelets, and earrings from November 2008 through February of 2010 that contain dangerous levels of cadmium.
Cadmium is a naturally occurring metal that, if ingested, can weaken bones, lead to kidney failure and hinder brain development. Exposure is especially concerning in necklaces that may be chewed on.
This is just the latest in a spate of cadmium related product recalls that include Shrek cups and Miley Cyrus brand jewelry. There's no clear reason why manufacturers, all from China, have turned to cadmium. But plummeting prices of cadmium and closer regulation of lead could be a contributing factor.
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I decided to make this a generic thread to allow it to continue. (If anyone will reply... ). I noticed the 2002 Simpsons calendar is movie related, and (Of course!) there's a funny ROJ version. Check it out; it's haw-haw funny!
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Thread: Toddler insecurities
12th August 2012 03:38 PM #1
Toddler insecurities
My firstborn is almost 3 yrs old now and I am to give birth to my second next month. I am also a solo parent since my partner and I decided to part 4months ago. My question is, what can I do to make sure that my toddler will not have insecurities when the new baby arrives.
Cristina Carpio
12th August 2012 04:05 PM #2
Hello Cristina!
I have four children, each of which are roughly two-years-apart, so this is something I have a lot of experience with. I'm sure you have already taken time out to sit down with your little one and discuss the future arrival of his/her new sister/brother. If you have not done so, do it. Encourage your little one to bond with your unborn child, by discussing what will change and what will not.
Once the baby arrives, expect some resistance and maybe even some regression. However, overall things are likely to be okay. Take the transition slow. Try not to make any other sudden changes during the immediate postpartum, such as discontinuing co-sleeping, moving, weaning from the breast, or attempting potty training (not sure if any of that applies to your little one but these are just a few common transitions when a new baby arrives). This will help to make the transition smoother.
You may also want to invest in some books that will help to prepare your child for being a big brother or sister. Use books and your own words to emphasize the importance of their new role. Make being the "big" brother or sister an important and fun transition, rather than a loss of the only child status.
Some hospitals and parenting groups offer classes for expectant parents and their older children. These classes are meant to help the older child transition to their new family position. If any of these classes are available in your area, you may want to consider taking part.
Finally, try to arrange a comfortable setting for your child during your immediate postpartum or hospital stay (if you are delivering in a hospital). Also, sit down with your little one and try to explain to them, in child-friendly terms, what will happen. Let them know that you will be having a new baby soon and that it is nothing to be afraid of. If you are going to be in the hospital for a few days while the older child is with a caregiver, explain this to them ahead of time, many times over, so that they will be prepared when the time comes. This will help to alleviate any potential anxiety regarding what is happening to mummy and baby.
1st September 2012 01:57 PM #3
Hi Angela,
Thank you so much for replying on my post. I am trying your approach and yes it feels like working. Because before, he seem to not care when we are talking about the baby. But now that I have been discussing the future arrival of his new brother, he appears to be more hands on. I make him feel that his brother is not his rival but his responsibility and he seem excited. I can even hear him planning on things they/we will do when the baby arrives when he is playing. I heard him said that they will go to the zoo and play with the elephant and the lion hahaha.
However, when I told him that he has to stay with my mom while I give birth, he does not want it. He said he wants to stay beside me and wait for the baby. It is sweet but I think it will be a problem on that day itself.
Thanks for all your input Angela.
Cristina Carpio
2nd September 2012 03:25 PM #4
Hope things work out well for you and your new addition.
3rd September 2012 06:13 AM #5
Hi Cristina,
3 year olds can do VERY well attending births. You may want to have your mum meet you at the hospital and then she can decide whether it would be good to take him out or not. I had my 4 year old son and 6 year old daughter attend the birth of my 3rd child, and they did GREAT.
Here's a beautiful video of a young child supporting mum during labor. I think it shows you how very well children adapt to the birth process. Of course you'll want someone to be fully responsible for your son and to be able to determine whether it would be best for him to be taken out or not, but he may be just fine in the room.
Here's a slide show of a birth where a 3 year old sibling was present. Look at the smile on that big sister's face when she's holding her baby brother.
3rd September 2012 06:18 AM #6
And here's another video where siblings were present at the birth. This is actual video footage and is excellent.
7th October 2012 06:56 AM #7
Hi Cristina,
How are you doing? Has that little one of yours made his or her arrival yet? If so, how did the birth go?
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I agree with UC San Diego and Harvard University that there is indeed a liberal gene.
I mean, what in the world is wrong with these people!?!?
I agree with UC San Diego and Harvard University that there is indeed a liberal gene.
I mean, what in the world is wrong with these people!?!?
It is painful to watch that.
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Why not take the individuals profits away also. they don't need anything beyond their expenses. Why not have government take all the money! Oh ya because IT DOESN'T WORK!
Unbelievable! Those people are nuts. How can someone think that way.
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I found them right next to the regular Star Wars Figs. I believe they were $5.79. This K Mart's toy section is a mess. So, you may want to look in a couple of different areas.
I found them right next to the regular Star Wars Figs. I believe they were $5.79. This K Mart's toy section is a mess. So, you may want to look in a couple of different areas.
I've had the best luck finding new figures at Kmart this year. One store in particular, too.
Terre Haute -
Saw the Galactic Heroes at K-Mart Wednesday, but they were gone today. They had them next to the Star Wars figures.
Saw a case of OTC 12" on the pallet at K-Mart today. They had 2 Lukes and 2 Fetts left in the case. Someone had already aisle-sniped two figures out of the box so I don't know if there were any Stormtroopers. Passed on the Luke, but picked up a Fett. Both Fetts I saw had the deep blue flight suit.
Found not one, but TWO J'Quilles at KB today! Looks like they had just put out a case of the Jabba's Palace wave. 6.99 each (ugh) but I didn't think I'd ever find him. The cashier had trouble scanning the figures because they weren't in the system - which illustrates how often they get new figs in this store.
Might have to hit a couple of Kmarts tonight and tomorrow!
The boss was off today so I hit four stores on the way into work and nothing. The OTC are reportedly showing up at Meijer but the Jeff store only had the Hoth and reminents of the Yavin wave.
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Picked up OTC Dagobah Luke Skywalker, Yoda, and R2, plus re-releases Chewbacca and Princess Leia at Wal-Mart.
Suncoast had several OTC re-release figures including Jedi Luke, TIE Pilot, Bespin Luke, IG-88, and Bossk. I passed on these due to the $6.99 price tag. This store also had VOTC Han and Leia, but I passed since they cost $12.99 each.
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Bought OTC re-releases R2-D2 and Obi-Wan Kenobi at Wal-Mart, the only OTC figures they had.
Wal-Mart is spoiling me with their prices; I hope I can find all the OTC figs there. $4.77 each is pretty good
Also saw the new LEGO Millennium Falcon at TRU today. Really nice looking packaging! The SW logo/silver bar and picture of the Falcon on the box flap are embossed and glossy giving it a textured feel.
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Nothing too exciting lately - just the OTC Ask Yoda and Jedi Council Scene 1 at TRU. That first council scene is a rip off. I'm not paying $22 just for the floor section, which is the only new thing in that set.
Other than pix on the web, I haven't seen them, and in no big rush to get.
Maybe they'll show up at KB for $8 like the last sets, or at least on sale on amazon.
Saw OTC Jedi Council Sene 2 at TRU today. They have both scenes 1 & 2, but they are priced too high for what are essentially rehashed figures.
Super Wal-Mart has reset the action figure aisle for the holiday season. The pegs were bare though. Hopefully they'll be putting new figs out soon.
K-Mart had VOTC Ben, Luke, and Han. All of the clamshells were crushed. If they had put them on pegs they probably wouldn't have been damaged.
TRU had the last Ultra wave with the Ewok attack glider, the OTC Millennium Falcon, and a couple of VOTC Han and 12" Luke & Stormtrooper but no 12" Fett.
The Target I frequent the most has reset and is getting newer merchandise in. I picked up the Dagobah wave of figures on Friday. I like the fact Target is now carrying the Unleashed. Gonna pick one or two up this week.
Other stores have a mixture of old and new stuff. Saw my first 12" VOTC Luke in Louisville on Sunday. Not too bad.


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Orientation at Binghamton University is about to get personal, thanks to an enhanced welcoming process about to kick off in July. In an effort to give new students more personal attention right from the start, the University has added three more orientation sessions this summer so it can host smaller gatherings at each.
The orientation sessions, also known as Beginnings 2002, will hold nine sessions — seven for freshmen and two for transfers. Through a variety of two day informational sessions, Beginnings will offer groups of 250 to 275 new students and their families the opportunity to learn more about student services, academic offerings and what it's like to be a Binghamton University student. Participants will be able to obtain academic and pre-professional advising as well as get to know the campus via organized tours or personal expeditions.
Although orientation has always been a great success, Kim Liebhauser, assistant director campus activities in the Office of Campus Activities and Orientation, said the additional sessions would make the program even better for the estimated 2,800 freshman and transfer students who will be starting their BU experience in the fall.
"Last year we had more than 1,000 people participate in the orientation process over a two day period," Liebhauser said, "and it was difficult to get everyone's questions answered and give them appropriate attention."
"With the groups being smaller this year, we will be able to spend more time with families and not feel as rushed," Liebhauser said. "I think the students and their families will come away with a much more positive experience, and the people staffing the informational sessions and tables won't be as overwhelmed."
Students participating in the enhanced orientation process will also be able to register for their fall courses more quickly. Last year, for the first time, new students were able to register online for courses during orientation and were able to leave campus with their fall schedules in hand. "However, we ended up having to register students in two waves," Liebhauser said. "It took an enormous amount of time to get that many people through the process. Now we can get them in there at the same time and everyone gets a fair chance. The one-to-one attention is really what we're going for."
Beginnings also offers students a preview of a variety of campus activities, including an introduction to Late Nite Binghamton, one of the University's more popular social gathering traditions. Late Nite is geared to help break the ice, allowing 'the new kids on the block' the opportunity to get a headstart on new friendships.
Recognizing that entering college for the first time marks a significant change in the lives of families, Beginnings offers a concurrent orientation program specifically geared for parents and family members. Activities earmarked for parents and families include financial aid information, campus services and tours of the Triple Cities area.
The first of nine two-day orientation sessions for freshmen, transfer students and their parents will be held Monday and Tuesday, July 8 and 9. Additional programs are scheduled for July 11 and 12, July 12 and 13, July 15 and 16, July 18 and 19, July 21 and 22, July 23 and 24, July 25 and 26, and July 29 and 30.
For international students and those who cannot attend in July, a session will be offered August 28 and 29.
Day 1 of Beginnings includes a welcoming session scheduled for 1:00 p.m. in the Anderson Center's Watters Theater. A session offering academic overviews of the University's five schools will follow at 3 p.m. in various locations on campus, including the Lecture Hall complex and in locations in the Academic A and Academic B buildings.
Other Day 1 activities include a campus auxiliary service fair scheduled for 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the University Union mini-mall, at which students can learn about dining services, the campus bookstore, and banking services.
Day 2 includes a faculty fair to be held from 12 to 1:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall complex at which students can meet with faculty members and staff. The Day 2 activities also include a tour of the University's Fitspace facility, located in the East Gym.
Questions may be directed to the Orientation Office at 607-777-2878.