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I've always respected Creed as a skilled crafter of words and a true practitioner of the sport. I share your anger, and as a father myself and as a friend I am deeply saddened. What manner of society have we become?
I have made an effort to avoid violence most of my life and two wrongs != a right but this brings me to the point of vengeance without concern for the bastard. Obviously a little culling of the sicko's out there could be helpful to the innocents that we try so hard to bring joy to in this world. I'd better abstain from further comment before I lose it, I find it difficult to imagine her fear and pain without losing my ability to see what I am typing.
Please email me his mailing address if you have it. I am leaving early to spend some quality time with my family tnonight.
Sad news
I don't know if you remember Creed Taylor from Virginia. You might have written some early articles with him for the VFS. His 17 year old stepdaughter Tara went missing two weeks ago after she ended her shift working at Taco Bell. A hunter found her body in the woods last night. I don't know waht to say except that I'm raging mad inside. Thought you should know in case you had exchanges with Creed in the past.
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Yeah, Tycho - Rodimus is tall, but the masterpiece scale is completely out of scale to the deluxe size class.
Yeah, Tycho - Rodimus is tall, but the masterpiece scale is completely out of scale to the deluxe size class.
All Hail Darth Schmitsky!
Yeah. Here's some pictures to help give you an idea of size/scale.
CC Ultra Magnus uses the "White Prime" body to build around, much like the original G1 version did, you have a white Optimus Prime in the middle of all of that. (Or the actual one if you don't have UM laying about).
The new MP figure is indeed a smaller scaled Optimus with a trailer and some other extras. As he's been done before, and it was fine, I am going to pass on this one too. It's a mistake imo, but it's not up to me who they produce. Someone obviously said "We need another MP Prime!" and someone else listened. They just re-released the original MP Prime too. Boneheads.
Links to Pictures:
1. "Protector" Rodimus, Wheelie, Kup and Magnus
2. Magnus and Kup
3. "Protector" Rodimus, Wheelie, Kup
4. Masterpiece Rodimus, Kup
As you can see, the MP figures aren't really built to scale with any of the others, not even themselves really. The Deluxe Kup looks like a mini-bot next to the Masterpiece Rodimus, and he's in full Rodimus Prime mode there, which is a smidge taller than the Hot Rod transformation.
Sorry for the grainy pics, the only thing I have to take pictures with is a 3DS. ;x At least I didn't try and force 3D on you like SOME movie-makers. ;p
Thanks for posting those pictures!
No. Thank you VERY VERY much!
I like that Protector Rodimus better, too. Good choice. Where did you get that? And how much is he? What is he? (A knock-off or real Hasbro product?)
The City Commander Ultra Magnus looks like a must-have! What's your opinion of him. Getting him together is awfully expensive. Will Hasbro ever make an Ultra Magnus this good and poseable?
The TF 3 movie trailer is up now, too. And it looks awesome! Lots of shooting and stuff blowing up with big robots fighting each other - exactly what I want!
BAD Pts Need: R5-C7 lf leg (x2), , R4-P44 right leg BAD Pts Offered For Trade: PM me - I have lots of parts now including BG-J38!. New Kyle Katarn is also available.
It's made by the same people who made the City Commander armor set. And you are right - that set is hard to come by and resells at a high price, even without the core robot of Magnus, and he's even harder to find.
I don't see Hasbro doing this in the classics scale anytime soon. Magnus is still a popular character, and has appeared with unique molds in RID and Animated, but this is the most G1 Magnus I think we'll see for a while. Too bad it's a third party piece.
All Hail Darth Schmitsky!
The "Protector" Rodimus is from the same folks that made the CC Ultra Magnus, Fansproject. You can find it online, I got mine here: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...16&mode=retail For around $83~. His left-hand gun is part of the add-on kit (it's a targetmaster-esque figure, turns into a little robot), his right hand gun is "Blesser" which was an offer from Fansproject for the first 1500 people to donate to the Japanese Red Cross Tsunami effort, it's a recoloured version of the left-hand weapon.
Just like the CC Magnus, it requires a base figure to form around, it's just a suit of armour really. You attach the pieces to the Classics Rodimus, which you can get from the "Battle in Space" box with Cyclonus.
Magnus has some good poseability to him, his feet angle a bit to accomodate several stances. The base figure's joints are used for his legs, so pretty much any stance it can have, the CC figure can too. The arms are very poseable as well. Also, depending on which one you get (whether it has the add-on kit or not) there are multiple faceplates as well. The one in the picture has the add-on kit, the shoulder launchers and gun do not come with the plain stock version.
It's Hasbro's inability or refusal to make the figures I want that made me turn to these 3rd party figures. I do not believe they will make the figures we so desperately want, either they don't care, or some marketing guy keeps saying "No that won't sell" and someone listens. Obviously the sales of these 3rd party figures has gone well, since they tend to sell out pretty quickly.
ALSO: Be very wary of knock-offs of the CC Ultra Magnus set. I have seen one of these in person and there are some very significant differences in the materials and workmanship, very inferior in both areas. Fansproject's website: http://www.fansproject.com/ has a good guide on how to spot the knock-off. People charge as much or MORE for these poorly crafted items so be very careful.
My comic book shop offered me the japanese rodimus prime for 165 dollars because it has the box damaged- just a cut across the top. From your pics, I think it's too big for my figures. But this is a great price should I get it? Will they make a masterpiece cyclonus or galvatron that fits the scale?
$30~ off for a cut on the box? Yeah that's not a bad deal. I'm not big on boxes, I rarely keep things packaged, so if it were me? I'd have gotten it. Paid full for mine. ;/ If you want it at all, cause it is a pretty awesome figure, then yeah, I'd pick it up. There's been no mention by Hasbro whether they intend on ever bringing us the rumoured "American Version" of him. They did eventually do it with Grimlock and the Seekers though, so it's possible I guess, but I'm not holding my breath.
If you want some better pictures of him to help you make up your mind: http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-...odimus+Convoy/
I've no idea if they'll do Cyclonus or Galvatron. They seem hell bent on redoing things they've already done. A fairly obvious choice for a new MP figure after Rodimus WOULD have been Galvatron...yet they chose to do another Optimus, so who knows what happens in those marketing meetings?
Hasbro hasn't elaborated on it lately, but they did officially confirm a TRU exclusive version of Rodimus coming to the US without his trailer.
All Hail Darth Schmitsky!
It's almost like they heard us
I haven't had any "issues" with mine, no weak joints or anything, but anything so intricate made of plastic and metal is bound to have issues from time to time I guess. From this article though, it does not sound to me like the "American Version", it just sounds like a re-issue of the Japanese one to me. Am I misreading?

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Does anyone know if there are more deleted scenes besides the ones George Lucas included in the Special Edition Trilogy???
Does anyone know if there are more deleted scenes besides the ones George Lucas included in the Special Edition Trilogy???
Quite a few. There's a really cool site that breaks them all down, but I don't have the url here at work. Here's a few I remember:
Scene of Luke watching the Star Destroyer battle at a vaporator. The droid he's with breaks down, explaining why C-3PO has to be bought. This is on the CD-ROM Behind the Magic.
Anchorhead: Luke learns that Biggs is back on Tatooine and hangs out with him and some other friends. The scene also tells us that Biggs is planning to join the Rebellion. This is also on Behind the Magic and described at length in an issue of the Star Wars Insider.
There's also a very different version of the cantina scene on Behind the Magic. Lucas wasn't satsfied with it and refilmed it. It includes Han in a booth with a girl (later given the nickname Jenny). Also, if you're wondering why Ponda Baba has flippers for a few shots in the final film, those scenes were salvaged from the original version.
The original Wampa scenes and an entire subplot about Wampas invading Echo Base was cut out. The only remnants I know of in the final cut are a brief shot of 2-1B examining a Tauntaun corpse and the line, "It could be one of those creatures."
When escaping Echo Base, C-3PO takes a Caution sign off a door as he passes. Snowtroopers, not knowing what's inside, go inside only to be mauled by Wampas. Apparently, the image of C-3PO at the door made it into early trailers.
There's a still photo I've seen of Luke on Hoth in his flight suit manning a huge turbolaser. I don't know anything else about this shot, though.
I don't know if it was filmed, or even if it's only legend, but one of many scenes supposedly cut from Luke's training features Yoda throwing a stick in the air and Luke, blindfolded, slicing it with his saber. Yoda admonishes him, saying a Jedi would have cut it into more pieces.
There are a lot of still photos from Jabba's Palace, including one of Bossk and two Niktos standing in an archway. If they're from full scenes, I don't know.
The Sandstorm: After the Battle of Carkoon, the heroes are forced to abandon their skiff and walk the rest of the way to their craft. A huge sandstorm erupts, and basically they walk through it. It was cut because of time and storytelling concerns. It's featured in the same issue of The Star Wars Insider as the Anchorhead scene.
Apparently there is also a scene that shows B-Wings in action.
That's my jacket!
Yes, saw the deleted scenes included in the "Behind the magic" cd, and i also heard that in ESB, (when Luke throws himself into the chasm) Dath Vader pulls him all the way up, just to show him the power of the dark side.
Do u know the N° of the insider that describes all that stuff?
As always...........L
I think that scene, Lobito, where vader pulls luke all the way up is just a rumor. There's a fake clip of vader supposedly doing this..
yeah, I've never heard of the Vader grab before either.
I think all those scenes mentioned above are about it, but wouldn't it be cool if GL included them on the DVD's?
That pic of Luke manning a huge laser is apparently just a publicity shot. He's standing atop a small vehicle with a big gun that can be seen in the Echo base hangar and also in some shots of the Hoth trenches. I don't think it ever really got used because it wasn't a very good looking vehicle.
There's also the scene where Vader chokes a royal guard to gain entry to the Emperor's throne room just before the scene where Palpy says something like "I told you to stay on your ship" But they cut that scene at the time because it was felt that Vader had been shown enough choking folk and they didn't want to overdo that thing.
There's a shot from ESB where Lando is shown holding onto Luke after he falls from the weather vane under cloud city and before we see him being held by Lando as they descend into the Falcon. Guess they cut it because it wasn't really needed to advance the story.
I was looking yesterday at the SW picture archive (i think thats the name of the book) and i saw a photo of an Imperial Officer being smacked by one of the emperors Royal Guards, i dont know if this has something to do with the Darth Vader Vs. Royal guard scene. Lets hope they put them in DVD.
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And this was 4yrs ago, who did this guy sign? Bunch of nobodies. Wide reciever that couldn'y catch, an OL that was later released and replaced. As a matter of fact, Randt Starks is te only player remaining since 2008 that is still on the roster. Do you still trust this guy for an encore???


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So long amigos on this post. Hope to see y'all on a bucket soon! After hunting season of course! And maybe at the SRS duck dog challenge in May in Bama!
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My guess is that coach who told you to "act like youve been there before" would also have told you that if you yourself haven't been there before, then it would be best for you to not to preach to those who have been there before
Little info for ya follower: EE isnt the bible on who has ran a dog before there are changes to handlers all the time that don't go on there.
As for fliers I'm lucky enough to train with a good friend that has a pen full 60-70 mallards. He insists we shoot them weekly. Our dogs see plenty of fliers.
If you don't have anything to contribute about dogs or the topic then troll on.
But if you insist on following link me up on twitter or Instagram.
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"Do more than is required of you"
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A pro's opportunity cost is to high to play the SRS game, therefore there is a lack of interest.
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First of all I was kind of of the opinion that as far as the source for which events a person has run that EE was in effect kind of "The Bible" Please let me know what actually is the source. While you are at it why don't you fill us all in on the 100's of times you have run AKC HT's FT's and National Championships as a "substitute handler.
As to your next comment about your good friend with a pen full of flyers that he insists you shoot weekly; my only suggestion is that you educate your good friend as to his ignorance and spendthrift ways. He obviously isn't aware of your pronouncement based on your ______{fill in the blank 10's, 100's, 1000's+} trips to the line that "Live fliers don't really have any influence on well trained upper level dogs" Ask him why he is uselessly wasting all that time effort and money on live birds. I think it is kind of you to share your brilliance and associate with someone who is so beneath you mentally.
I have very little experience with thread topic of the SRS. Unlike you who has probably been a substitute handler for Steinman in all of his wins I have only run a handful or so of them. I actually was fortunate enough to have won the largest SRS ever that was held in Grand Island Ne.{At least I think it was me that ran my dog; was I having a dream and were you actually the substitute handler for me??} Now I am confused. Help me sensei!!!
Let me focus on the very first SRS that I{or was it you?} ran. It was held in Miami Ok. The first series was a double with a long blind run up the middle. The go bird was a big black and white rubber duckie that was 150-200 yds out and landed in a gravelled area. The rubber duckie was clearly visible from the line. My dog went straight to it. When he got there he nudged it with his nose; and then went into hunt mode looking for a bird in the area. He accumulated a bunch of points that prevented him from a chance at winning the event I later learned that area housed many actual {non rubber} birds. This is a dog who had never ever before blinked a bird; nor has he ever since blinked a bird. Call me stupid but based on that experience I believe he would have instantly picked up that bird up and brought it back to me{had it in fact been a REAL BIRD!!!!} To me that is just one of many examples of how real birds do in fact have a different and powerful effect on dogs. Many people who run Canadian Trials would agree with my flawed logic. PLEASE ENLIGHTEN US WITH YOUR WISDOM AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE!!
I can't wait for you to show me and my ignorant comrades North of the border the errors in our thinking
PS Until now I didn't do Twitter or Instagram, but I can tell that needs to change pronto
Flip side of "errors in our thinking" is our "canarder"'s carrying on not just at the insignificance of live birds in trials but of trial dogs' merits. Intel is he's taken a page from Milner's book and turned (marketed) it to his own advantage - as noted down there in Louise-iana. Jase, is that you - going breakaway from the family bidness (and going black ops on EE - and as a phantom handler) to start..."Rubber Duck Dynasty?"
If you have such knowledge then share it. I think(dont know) that's originally one of the reasons this site was set up for.
Dogs blinking rubber ducks because they're looking for a real bird? I can see where that could be an issue. I've seen it in my own before during training. Dog picks up the marks with real birds and then blinks the blind because it's a pile of bumpers and the dog is looking for(or wants) a real bird.


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Several major bus lines run through the neighborhood to take you to many of San Francisco's most famous sights, like Union Square, the Haight Ashbury, the Castro, Golden Gate Park, and the Embarcadero. We are also located only minutes from the Presidio where there are many fine trails for hiking or running.
The apartment has the following features:One bedroom with a queen size bed that will comfortably sleep two adults. The living room has a fold down sleeper sofa that will accommodate either one more adult or two small children. Beautiful fully tiled bathroom with walk-in shower. Hardwood or slate floors throughout. The kitchen is fully appointed with cookware, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker and toaster.
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We booked this as first timers to Wimdu and as the first stop of our 3 week honeymoon. Pierre, our host, was fantastic. Great communication from start to finish and very helpful with the local area. The apartment was immaculately clean and even a bottle of prosecco waiting to toast our honeymoon....such a lovely touch. Apartment is spacious and perfect for a few days staying in San Francisco. It has all the little things you would need....toiletries, coffee, maps of the area and even a shopping bag so you don't get charged at the store round the corner!! The main areas (Union Square and Fishermans Wharf) are a bit of a distance away but nothing that wasn't easily solved with a bus pass...plus it was fun to ride the cable cars anyway! Cannot fault this place or the host, would definitely recommend.
It was our first time that we rent an appartment. And it was perfect. The flat and Pierre were greatful. The flat was spotlessly clean, it was fine to stay there. Pierre is very helpful and trustworthy. Thank you very much Pierre. It was a pleasure for us.
We had a great time in San Francisco. Pierre was great host and helped us with all our questions. He had a bottle of wine for us too!
The appartment is very well equipped and its clean and quiet.
We used the public transportation which is also easy accessible from the appartment!
We would stay here any time again!
appartement conforme aux indications, confortable, bien équipé et parfaitement desservi par les transports en commun, union square à 10mn en bus. Pierre est très agréable et serviable, en plus il parle également le français, plutôt rare à SF
Pierre war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir wurden herzlich empfangen. Im Apartment stand eine Flasche Wein, Wasser und Kaffee für uns bereit. Die Wohnung war sehr sauber und geschmackvoll eingerichtet mit Blick in den wunderschönen Garten. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Wir würden gerne wiederkommen.
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If you take your post to the advanced level, and press the insert tool, you will see all your previous pic's for your avatar, and you can upload directly from the computer. Got to say it is one nice improvement!
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Still not easy for the puter challenged but by golly I have an avatar for the first time in the history of RTF. All I can say is now that I kinda sorta figured out the picture posting thing be afraid. Be very afraid. And don't y'all dare move Lizzie.
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Totally non-dog related, but here are three Texas Aggie Marine Aviators after just receiving their wings at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi, WHOOOP!!! Two brand new Osprey pilots, and one brand new C-130 pilot. America's finest!!
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Thanks Ken! OK, so now I have the thumbnail attached, how do you actually attach a bigger photo as the OP did. By the way, I am on a MAC and didn't have the "abc with the green check mark" box.
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This photo was taken during maintenance at the permanent GPS station located in the Tokosha Range in Denali National Park and Preserve. This high precision GPS station is one of 140 installed in Alaska to provide data for researchers studying the forces that drive plate tectonics, which is the source of earthquake and volcanic activity. The network of Alaska GPS stations is part of the Plate Boundary Observatory (PBO), a National Science Foundation funded component of Earthscope operated by UNAVCO, Inc. For more information about the Earthscope Plate Boundary Observatory project please visit www.pbo.unavco.org .
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GMPP's E-Rod Engine Swap: Rebirth Of The Green Movement
Gain Horsepower and MPG While Saving Mother Earth
Although the term "green" has gained a great deal of popularity in the last few years, the term can be rooted back to the turbulent flower child era of the '60s and '70s. Even the efforts of the first Earth Day in 1970 transformed history but remain largely unacknowledged by most people. By definition the green movement is "the support of environmentally friendly products opposed to those that pollute or harm the environment." Political pressure on car manufacturers has been one of the greatest accomplishments made by these earth-loving groups. An example of this political pressure dates back to when President Nixon formed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) back in the early 1970s. With the EPA formed, states such as California spearheaded more regulation towards controlling harmful emissions expelled by our beloved vehicles. They enacted semiannual smog checks on all vehicles sold in the state, and formed a group referred to as CARB, or the California Air Research Board, which tests and mandates pollution-controlling equipment on vehicles to curb harmful particulate matter. Their hearts were in the right place, but their minds weren't, as the new smog equipment restricted horsepower and torque numbers down to dismal levels, which forced aftermarket manufactures to put on their thinking caps towards regaining acceptable numbers back to the marketplace.
The next few decades were tough, as horsepower numbers fell as well as fuel economy, especially in trucks, which were viewed as strictly work vehicles. During that time period, most powerplant engineers were focused on passenger car efficiency and didn't pay much attention to the performance of the engines. Manufacturers did try their best to hang onto the pre-smog glory days, but even their efforts fell short. An example was the famed 1990 Chevy 454 standard cab shortbed, nicknamed "the truck from hell," that made a whopping 230 hp, which was half of the power of the original design from some 20 years earlier. Adding insult to injury, the fuel mileage hovered at around 10 mpg on a good day with the wind blowing in the right direction.
The problems of low horsepower and high fuel consuming engines needed answers, and with the implication of new powerplant technology made by General Motors, the new LS-series of engines produced more horsepower and better fuel efficiency than the larger, heavier truck engines that were used as standard equipment from the past. When introduced back in the late '90s, the LS-series engines were viewed as the "computer wonders," giving us a glimpse back to the glory days of power. At first, many turned away, viewing the package as something that NASA tunes with their "super computers." GM engineers worked harder at refinement, squeezing bigger numbers while maintaining compliance, knowing good and well that if they could achieve more horsepower and fuel efficiency, the reward would be a lasting legacy of greatness.
The result of their efforts of the many years of development is GM Performance Parts' E-ROD line of LS-series engines. Packaged as an alternative to the small-block Chevy or SBC, the first available CARB-compliant engine is based from a 6.2L 376ci, LS3 producing 430 hp with 424 lb-ft of torque! Packaged as a retrofit kit for all pre-OBD II (1995 or earlier) equipped vehicles, most of the key ingredients are included to accomplish an engine swap including the latest technology available to the truck enthusiast. At first the parts may seem overwhelming, but they'll make perfect sense in the end as the result of more horsepower, more torque, and greater fuel mileage, all while saving Mother Earth—a worthwhile effort for all lovers of custom cars and trucks.
This engine platform maintains the emission requirements of the 2010 Camaro with huge reductions from the days of the small-block Chevy engines including reductions in hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen gas emissions. Included with the package is an evaporative canister, plus a pair of catalytic converters that convert harmful gases into carbon dioxide and water molecules before their exit through the tailpipe. If that isn't enough, General Motors Performance Parts or GMPP stands behind their products with a 24-month/50,000-mile warranty.
GMPP's partnership with the SEMA organization helped in the development of the CARB regulation as a perfect compromise of power and efficiency while maintaining compliance. Dr. Jamie Meyer of GMPP credits the efforts of Steve Felix, head of GM Performance Parts, Jim McFarland, technical consultant for the SEMA organization plus the engineers at CARB and BAR (Bureau of Automotive Repair) for thinking "outside of the box," returning the power to the people. Now read along and see how easy it is to make your pre-'96 truck emissions compliant, run better than ever, and get the mileage you've always wanted. Best part of the engine swap is all the emissions coming from smoking your rear tires with will be canceled out by the clean fumes exiting your tailpipe. Go green!
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Description The chain pickerel, Esox niger (syn. Esox reticulatus), is a species of freshwater fish in the pike family (family Esocidae) of order Esociformes. The chain pickerel as well as the trout pickerel and the grass pickerel belong to the Esox genus of pikes.
Its range is along the eastern coast of North America from southern Canada to Florida, and west to Texas. On the Atlantic Coast, in Maine and New Brunswick, the chain pickerel extend as far as 46 degrees north latitude. The fish inhabits freshwater from the Mississippi Valley into southern Wisconsin. It also is commonly found in Lake Michigan and the lower portion of the Great Lakes.
Dimensions Up to 31" (79 cm); 9 3/8 lbs (4.3 kg).
Habitat Lakes & ponds, Rivers & streams.
Range New England, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Florida, Eastern Canada.


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The last fight of the SSG Battle of the Machines Finals now begins to take its course!
Dang do we have a powerful matchup for you for this fight!
It's the GALACTIC EMPIRE'S TIE BOMBER vs. JANGO FETT'S SLAVE ONE!
Some people are going to have a tough time deciding who they are going to root for!
One of the top most anticipated sculpts of a classic Starfighter ship that was never made before while fans waited 22 years to see this ship produced, and now it comes out at a great size, a pack-in figure, and some heavy firepower....
A totally new re-molding of one the most popular bounty hunter's starcraft, with an all-new paint scheme, room for 3 action figures, and with the most working-action firepower of any Star Wars toy ever produced!
The Imperial Navy's TIE BOMBER was only just released about five months ago. It is getting harder to locate for many collectors who never found this ship, though online stores seem to have obtained a stock of them. Meanwhile, a brand new original body sculpt featuring twin body-pods and great details contributes to this first-time ever offering of this awesome vehicle from "The Empire Strikes Back!" The ship is quite a good sized vehicle and features an opening cockpit that holds one TIE Pilot action figure that's included! The difference between this figure and the carded one released in 1996 would be jointed knees, but it's equivalent to the pilot that comes with this year's Toys R Us exclusive, the Interceptor. Meanwhile, the TIE Bomber is a Wal*Mart Exclusive that makes a blast on the collectors' sites with 3 detailed plasma bombs that are gravity activated from a firing control on top of the ship's weapons module! The TIE Bomber defeated Darth Vader's advanced TIE Fighter 91-76 to be here. It also carried about 54% of the vote in its victory. Prior to that, the Bomber knocked the B-wing out of the competition before moving on to the Quarterfinals. Only recently, the TIE Bomber just barely defeated the TIE Interceptor winning by only 4 votes (82-78) and a bare 51%!!!! But the warriors posting comments in that thread would seem to support the TIE Bomber enough that it was clear who the victor was in this really close match to call. Now we'll see if the Bomber can hold its own against Slave One!
The 3 seat Firespray Class patrol and attack craft is packed by Jango Fett with lots of hidden features. To start with, "there's no tracking all of them!" If you manage to attach a tracking device onto the hull of Slave-One, it's onboard systems will detect it and by flipping a pannel on the toys fuselage, you can instantly destroy any detection devices, or repair the ship to "brand new." What's more impressive is the firepower packed in this baby! After manually rotating the craft's stabalizer wings into flight position for fast manuevering, hit the hidden weapons control knob to pop open a secret hatch to reveal a quadruple firing rapid launching missle system! And it really works! Extra missles are stored in the back so you can reload quickly so that you always find the firepower you will need to hunt Jango Fett's prey. But sometimes you gotta scare them out of their wits a little - that's ok too. Slave One comes with 4 rapid release plasma charges that can also be deployed like space mines just in case it gets a little harder to pin point your quarry. Or if the contract says dead-or-alive, use them in combination with the missles to just blast them into one big disintegration! It's tough to outmatch or outgun Hasbro's all-new Slave-One!" This ship beat its pilot's own son's ship, Boba Fett's Slave-One 109-44 to storm ahead with 71% of the vote. Previously, this ship killed Obi-Wan Kenobi's Jedi Starfighter 71-42, carrying 62% of the vote in a tougher match for Slave-One during the Preliminaries. In its latest match in the Semi-Finals, Jango's Slave One really shot down Padme Amidala in her Naboo Fighter 150-49, making short work of them and even their electronics, by carrying off 75% of the votes as bounty!
Which one of these Hasbro's Galaxy Conquerors can be stopped?
Who's going to take the Best Starship Title into the Championship to decide the best Hasbro Star Wars vehicle ever made?
Will it be the TIE BOMBER or JANGO FETT'S SLAVE-ONE????????
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It's the famous French Crepes Suzette made Bisquick® mix easy! Enjoy thin, tender crepes bathed in a flavorful orange sauce.
Crepe is the French word for "pancake," and crepes are usually light and paper-thin. They can be made from plain or sweetened batters and are used in both sweet and savory creations.
Crepes can be made ahead, stacked with waxed paper between and refrigerated up to 48 hours. For longer storage, make 2 stacks of crepes, wrap tightly and freeze no longer than 3 months (make 2 stacks so they'll thaw more easily). When ready to serve, thaw frozen wrapped crepes at room temperature about 2 hours or in refrigerator 8 to 12 hours.
A special occasion is a good time to get out the chafing dish from the back of the cupboard--or borrow one--for tableside presentation. Make the crepes ahead, then begin with step 2.
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Biomarkers give early warning of late-heart transplant rejection
Singapore: Researchers at Boston Children's Hospital have found a combination of biomarkers related to blood vessel and tissue injury that, when measured together, could signal when a transplanted heart is becoming damaged to the point of failure, a process that is often undetected. The markers would give doctors an opportunity to intervene and save a recipient's heart, and also provide a starting point for identifying long-term rejection biomarkers for several kinds of organ transplants.
The research team is led by Dr Kevin P Daly, and Dr David M Briscoe, of the Transplant Research Program (TRP) at Boston Children's Hospital, and Dr S Ananth Karumanchi of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
The study reflects a shift in the field of organ transplantation from short- to long-term rejection concerns, and from invasive to noninvasive methods for detecting chronic rejection early. In the 45 years since the first successful human heart transplant, concerns about short-term or acute organ rejection have largely been addressed by drugs like cyclosporine. However, long-term or chronic rejection, characterized by the loss of function in a transplanted organ over time, is becoming a larger issue, especially since transplant recipients are living longer now than ever before.
"All transplant patients eventually progress to chronic rejection," according to Briscoe, director of the TRP and a nephrologist with a long-standing interest in molecular monitoring for transplant rejection. "It's a slow process that evolves over years."
Cardiac allograft vasculopathy (CAV) is one of the main forms of chronic rejection in heart transplant patients. CAV results from continual injury to the transplanted organ's blood vessels by the recipient's immune system over time.
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Course: Written Expression II (EN-107-1)
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Some of the world's most repressive countries, including Cuba and Burma, simply block access to the Internet. But recognizing that modern communications are central to economic growth, China has welcomed the expansion of the Internet for the economic benefits, all while seeking to control and censor the content. Technology, some of it provided by U.S. companies, filters Web sites deemed subversive. Thousands of human monitors track postings and delete offensive content. If those strategies fail, the government wields an array of state security laws to imprison critics; 18 of the jailed Chinese journalists were working online.
Not long ago, Internet idealists argued that the Web was impossible to censor or control. Not anymore. China has proved them wrong. But the Chinese government's bolder gambit is that it can enter the world economy, enjoy international legitimacy, and even host the Olympic Games without loosening controls on the country's political life.
If the Olympic Games occur while China is still the word's leading jailer of journalists, still censoring and controlling access to the Internet, still restricting the global media, then it will have demonstrated that it's possible to join, even lead, the international community without honoring the basic right to express ideas and circulate information freely. That would be a terrible development for press freedom at a time when new models of authoritarianism are taking hold in so many areas of the world.
China's successful formula of economic liberalization and political control is being emulated in nations such as Vietnam. And as its international influence grows, China's no-questions-asked approach to foreign aid in Africa and Latin America is blunting efforts by international donors to link assistance to human rights.
China's evolving tactics pose one of many new challenges for press freedom advocates. Here are a few others from the pages of this book:
• In Russia, where President Vladimir Putin has created a national security state ruled by spies, dissent has been redefined as "extremism." Under sweeping new laws, media criticism of public officials is now a criminal offense. The Kremlin's tactic of rewriting laws to criminalize journalism has been exported to countries such as Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.
• In parts of Africa where democracy has supposedly taken root after years of strife, press conditions have actually worsened. While accepting accolades from Western donors, repressive leaders in Ethiopia, the Gambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo have cracked down on critical media, shuttering newspapers and putting journalists in jail.
• A similar strategy is unfolding in the Middle East, where a number of Arab governments are expressing public commitment to democratic reform while using less visible legal strategies to control the press. "Manipulating the media, they have found, is more politically palatable to the international community than outright domination," writes CPJ Senior Program Coordinator Joel Campagna.
• In Venezuela, President Hugo Chávez Frías' government forced a critical television station off the air in January by failing to renew its broadcast concession. Venezuelan authorities said they were acting within the law, but a CPJ investigation found that the process was arbitrary and politically motivated.
In all these countries, powerful figures have developed a wide range of innovative approaches that cumulatively represent a soft authoritarianism that is spreading in many regions of the world.
Governments are now less likely to imprison a journalist explicitly for his or her work than to bring vague antistate charges such as subversion. Our research shows that imprisonments rose significantly after governments worldwide imposed sweeping national security laws in the wake of the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. Imprisonments stood at 81 in 2000 but have since averaged 129 in our annual surveys.
Journalists in many repressive societies suffer, if you will, from too much government: smothering, self-serving, and intrusive governments that seek to sharply restrict the boundaries of dissent.
The other threat to journalists is too little government. In Iraq, Somalia, Gaza, and the tribal areas of Pakistan, a state of pervasive lawlessness leaves journalists at the mercy of armed factions. Iraq has become a virtual killing field for the press, with more than 170 journalists and media support workers killed since the March 2003 U.S. invasion. In 2007, more than 40 journalists and media workers died on duty, the vast majority of them Iraqi reporters gunned down by local militants.
The Iraqi press grew rapidly in the period immediately after Saddam Hussein was overthrown. But without a functioning government to enforce the law, militants soon targeted these newly minted journalists for perceived partisanship or because of association with Western media outlets.
The same phenomenon has played out in strife-riven Somalia, the second-deadliest place for the press in 2007. A handful of independent radio stations emerged in Mogadishu during the periods of relative calm that have come amid 16 years of unrest. As the conflict intensified in 2007, journalists were in the crosshairs. At least three of the seven Somali journalists who died in 2007 were targeted by militants and murdered. With no effective central government, the violence occurs with impunity.
In other parts of the world where journalists are routinely killed or threatened, governments are unable to assert control or provide basic security. This is true in much of provincial Philippines, in the tribal areas of Pakistan, on the border between Mexico and the United States, and in rural Colombia, where the 40-year civil war continues to simmer.
Governments are often indifferent to violence against the press because they benefit from the pervasive self-censorship that the attacks engender. But all too often, CPJ research has confirmed, governments go further. While insurgent and opposition political groups are responsible for a good portion of the killings, government-allied forces, including paramilitaries, are behind many murders as well.
Journalists are whipsawed between periods when powerful governments suppress the media and periods when weak governments are unable to enforce the law. If journalists are to work freely, we must confront with equal force both categories of abusers: governments that do too much, and those that do too little.
- February 5, 2008 12:11 PM ET
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K-1, SuperKombat and WAKO reach worldwide cooperation agreement
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If you didn't notice at the SuperKombat WGP 2012 Finals on Saturday, Eduard Irimia of SuperKombat, Mike Kim of K-1 and Ennio Falsoni of WAKO were all in attendance. They were all there to sign and announce a worldwide cooperation agreement between the three companies. Details of the agreement are outlined in the document below.


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turkey junky wrote:hey guys just want to see if im the only guy out there that thinks that having a green bead on the front of your gun during any season wear green is the backdrop is not the best idea? mainly due to the fact its the same color as green undergrowth in the spring woods & hard for your eye to focus once you have a mean adrenalin rush... id much rather have a red bead at end of gun with the 2 green back beads or buck horn rear sites if need be...
Hookspur wrote:Funny, but I've always thought the exact opposite. I would rather not have a red dot, because it tends to blend in with the gobbler's fiery red head! The florescent green is a color unlike anything in the woods (at least, it is to my eyes), so I'd rather have that as the primary bead color, flanked by red dots.
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If you happen to watch closely during a Liquid Plumber (or some similar product) you'll see the THX-1138 reference. This particular commerical shows an FBI raid on a house with the view being from a video camera. There is the standard random symbols and text that they always add to a fake video feed to make it seem like it was really filmed that way but you have to look in the lower right corner.
There you see: X-1138-TH
I know it isn't exactly THX-1138 but it's pretty safe to assume that someone in the production crew knew what they were doing and did a small salute to SW/GL in the only way they could without bringing down the lawyers.
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Bette Jane Smyth
JANESVILLE - Bette Jane (Bentson) Smyth, age 89 1/2, of Janesville and Naples, FL, was Born to Eternal Life on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at St. Mary's Hospital, Madison in the arms of her beloved daughters.
She was born in Blue Island, IL, on Nov. 2, 1923, the daughter of George and Delia (Blouin) Bentson. She married Donald S. Smyth on Jan. 29, 1949, in St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Blue Island, IL. He preceded her in death on April 4, 2012.
She was employed as a secretary and receptionist for the Rock Island Railroad and later for Mercy Hospital.
Bette loved swimming, sitting in the sun, and walking on the beach in Florida as well as taking trips to Las Vegas with Don. She enjoyed shopping for the latest styles of clothes. Bette was always watching MSNBC and other news outlets to keep sharp. From Adlai Stevenson to Barack Obama, she loved following politics and passed her passion onto her girls to always be aware of the issues facing our nation and world. She stayed active right up to her last day. On April 13, she and the girls traveled to the Chicago area to see Rachel Maddow.
Bette took pride in her clean laundry and house, but most of all she lovingly cared for her parents, husband, children, and dogs. She prayed at least one Rosary for her family every day.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Leslie Smyth-Ayen and Susan Smyth both of Janesville; loving dog, Lilliebelle; nieces and nephews: Karen (Mark) Keefer, Deborah (John) West, Thomas Brennan, William Brennan, Jeffrey Brennan, Donald (Linda) Stephan, John Smyth, David (Judy) Smyth, Judith Smyth, and Rev. Dr. Douglas (James Chang) Smyth; brother-in-law, Donald Stephan; former son-in-law, Jeffrey Ayen; and special friends: Gary (Susan) Boe, Egil Boe, and George (Beverly) Buchholz.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings, Jean Stephan and Kathleen (Ronald) Brennan; father and mother-in-law, Bruce and Jessie Smyth; and 3 beloved pets: Tammy, Molly and Annabelle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Janesville with a Eulogy for Bette starting at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park, Elmhurst, IL.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 1800 E. Racine St., Janesville, where a Rosary service will be prayed at 3:45 p.m.
Lasting memorials may be made to the Rock County Humane Society.
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What did you think of The Cave bantha?Originally Posted by Banthaholic
I watched the Benchwarmers tonight. It was okay. Definitely had some funny parts, then some parts tried to be funny and didn't succeed. Boy did Jon Lovitz have a carp load of kicka55 stuff in that mansion of his.
I also watched Austin Powers: Int'l Man of Mystery and an ep. of Carnivale from the season 2 dvd set.
I haven't watched an ep of Deadwood in a while and I'm starting to go through withdrawl.... need to get a fix.


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From Junk Mail to Fun Graphic Wrapping Paper
Save bright-colored or interestingly patterned junk mail, office papers, and school papers. Then, cut off the best colorful, graphic pieces to use as holiday wrapping paper. It's amazing how expensive feeling, heavy, and colorful some junk mail is.
Use Leftover Scraps and Business Cards to Make Gift Tags
After cutting up the junk mail, used office paper, and school papers to use as gift wrap, you might have a few scraps left over. Cut those pieces into small gift cards, punching a hole through the top. This is a great way to reuse the scraps and save them from going into the trash. Another great tip is to fold old business cards in half and punch a hold to create instant gift tags.
From Old Clothing to New Fabric Gift Wrap
When a piece of clothing becomes stained or torn, don't toss it. Instead you can use it as fun fabric gift wrap. Simply cut the old clothing in large squares, wrap gifts, and secure with tape or better yet, cute reusable pins.
From Children's Art to Treasured Gift Wrap for Grandparents
Do you have stacks and stacks of your kids artwork piling up? Recycle some of the art (that doesn't get framed or put in the scrapbook) into gift wrap for the grandparents. This is a fun way for grandparents to see the artwork of your children, and children delight in seeing their artwork used as gift wrap.
From Reusable Bag to Reusable Wrapping Paper and Then a Bag Again
Why not wrap your holiday gifts in reusable shopping bags? These come in a huge assortment of colors and designs and then roll up into a small ball – ready to be pulled out of your car or handbag at a moments notice. If you use one as wrapping, it doubles as an added gift for your recipient.
From Chip Bag to Glittery Silver Paper
Before anything goes into the trash or recycling bin, give it a second look to see if it could possibly be reused as gift wrap. Who thought the inside of a chip or pretzel bag, would turn into glittery silver paper? All you have to do is cut the bag open, clean the inside with warm soapy water, and wrap away!
One Response to "6 fabulous ways to wrap holiday gifts using household items"
We do the gifts as wrapping thing…using reusable bags and scarves etc as the wrapping…LOVE the idea of the chip bag!!!!!


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Careers in Communication
What Can You Do With a Communication Degree?
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|Development officer
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|Media analyst
|Media planner
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|News writer
|Public opinion researcher
|Copy writer
|Media buyer
|Advertising specialist
|Account executive
|Creative director
|Community relation specialist
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Mass Media
|Station general manager
|Program director
|Community relation director
|Video and film editor
|Sales associate/manager
|Web designer
|Audience research associate
|Media buyer
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|Disc jockey
|Casting director
|Talk show host
|Script writer/Copy writer
|Media educator
|News Director
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Public and Professional
|Personal manager
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|Alumni officer
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|Speech writer
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|Elected official
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Speech-Language Pathologist: (Requires master's degree in speech pathology) These professionals do everything from recognizing communication disorders to creating effective treatment plans. They also act as advisors for the teachers and families of the patients, to help them adjust to the presence of the communication disorder. These pathologists also engage in research projects to develop new ways of recognizing or treating disorders.
Audiologists: (Requires master's degree in audiology) An audiologist works with people who have hearing difficulties, often selecting and fitting them with hearing aids. They also try to find ways to help those with hearing impairments rehabilitate, as well as recommending ways to prevent further hearing loss.
Speech-Language Educator:(Requires master's degree in either audiology or pathology) Working as teachers at all levels, speech-language educators seek to promote understanding about communication disorders. They teach how to recognize, diagnose, and treat specific disorders, as well as rehabilitation techniques and research techniques.
Clinical Supervisor or associate in hospital or private practices: (May not require master's degree)These professionals act as the organizers and managers of various types of clinics to keep them running effectively. They are in charge of hiring competent pathologists as well as making sure each patient is getting the attention they need.
Special Education Specialist: (May require a teaching certificate)Working at a public or private school, these educators see to the needs of those with communications disorders, helping them learn how to communicate to their other teachers and peers. These instructors are often the only way students with communication disorders can communicate or learn in a traditional school environment.
Private Practitioner in audiology and pathology: (Master's degree)Working out of their own offices or homes, these professionals act as therapists, consultants, or clinicians to a small community of individuals. These practitioners often treat the members of their communities throughout their entire lives, from birth until adulthood.
Speech Therapist:(Master's degree in pathology)Therapists that aid those with speech disorders in gaining the coordination or strengthening the muscles needed to properly pronounce sounds and words. Speech therapists use a variety of speech exercises to, for example, get rid of a stutter or a lisp.
Children's Hearing Specialist:(Master's degree in audiology) The communication disorder equivalent of a pediatrician, these specialists focus on the disorders most commonly found in children. They also provide advice on the prevention of communication disorders.


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Volunteers make significant contributions to the Farnsworth Art Museum's many programs and public services. Over 200 volunteers provide more than 10,000 hours of service annually. Volunteer opportunities are many and multi-faceted. As the museum expands, volunteers will play an ever-increasing role in the quality of the visitor experience and in the ability of the museum to continue its dedication to celebrating Maine's role in American art, through it's collection, exhibitions and educational programming.
Potential volunteers may download an application or call the volunteer office at 207-96-6457, ext. 143 for an appointment. Volunteer opportunities are arranged according to the interests and skills of the volunteer and the needs of the museum.
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I'm back. Wrists are a bit better (sound of tcurtis knocking on wood), so back to writing docs, drumming, and such.
On another note, now that the band known as Soma Radio does not exists anymore, I need to figure out what to do with the webspace (http://somaradio.ca). In the end, I think I'll just end up putting links to all the pages on the server. <shrug>
There have been some BOSS rumblings, so I hope to lend whatever help I can to make sure things come off as smoothly as they did last year. :)


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Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
63/182 Moo 5, Tumbon Bophut
Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84320
Choeng Mon Beach
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Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort is located in the north-east of the island in the Hanuman Bay. The resort offers a choice of elegant suites and pool villas with private pool. All suites and villas are luxuriously furnished and include all the amenities expected of a resort in this class. The large communal pool on the beach is ideal to make new friends and to enjoy tropical cocktails at the poolside bar. Experience the culinary delights in the 3 restaurants and get your body and mind pampered at the spa to recharge your batteries. Other facilities include a sauna and steam room, library, boutique, children's pool and the services include Yoga classes, car rental, tour desk and free Wi-Fi Internet. Even weddings and other celebrations can be arranged from the resort. All in all it is a paradise away from the crowds where you will spend an unforgettable holiday.
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Mar 31, 2015
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We enjoyed our stay very much! The hotel not in the center but very close, cab from the hotel to chaweng center will cost you 400THB but we found some driver from outside that costs us 300THB and we calld him(whatsapp) every time we needed him. The staff in the resort is so kind and helpful a specially with kids, the rooms are clean and they have inside every thing you need. The food is good and the resturants are full of veraytis but a little bit expensive in compeer to out side restarunts. In general we loved it and defenetly recommend on this resort!!!
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the resort is not expensive and well situated but if you reserve you should know that you have to reserve a car or a moto to move because with a taxi it is 150b to cheong mon and 350b to chaweng!! you should know that the breakfast is not super but it is enough for us
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you can reserve with sawadee there is never problem
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It is a very beautiful place with private beach comfortable spacious villas surrounded by tropical gardens and nice smiling people for service The food at the restaurant was delicious even if difficult because no big freezers (next time). We really enjoyed a lot this resort
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No problem
Feb 28, 2011
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this is a lovely hotel, good location: just on beach, good service: hotel staff just like family to me. Although they don t speak too much English but they are really very warm and try to help me in every tiny thing. This hotel has a beautiful ocean view, it is far from commercial area but hotel has shuttle bus 3 times a day.
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Perfect holiday - staff very helpful and friendly and great location and setting
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Excellent service
Jun 01, 2010
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We were very satisfied with this hotel. The rooms are beautiful and the staff is very friendly. Breakfast is good. The sea gonna be cleaned every day but you need shoes for going into the water. there is a riff infront of the hotel and you can not swim.but snorkeling is fine - beautiful fishes
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perfekt - like every year
May 06, 2010
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Elke Bichler
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Feb 25, 2010
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Beach at the hotel unfit for swimming (rocky, currents, water not very clean). Not very good quality of of food, especially at breakfast. Room prices rather high. Positive: Garden and swimmimg-pool.
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No critique
Feb 27, 2010
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Juerg Capeder
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Feb 19, 2010
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-Nice grounds, quiet location. -Room overall nice and spacious. -Bed was very hard and uncomfortable. -Breakfast was marginal.
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Nov 27, 2009
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The Atlantis was a perfect fit for us. The villas were just gorgeous, as well as clean. The staff was more than willing to assist - including the owner. If you are looking for a quiet retreat, and a villa vs a typical hotel room, for the US Dollar, the Atlantis is just what you are looking for!
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Easy to deal with - no issues. Ideally would like ability if an emergency came up (which fortunately didn t) to be able to not lose total hotel cost...especially during low season when you aren t taking away rooms from someone else:)
Nov 30, 2009
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Ron and Denise
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Sep 22, 2009
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We can't express our gratitude enough to the staff at the Atlantis Resort & Spa esp. The room was beautiful the hotel service is second to none and how beautiful is the swimming poll looking out to sea. Only 12 minutes away buy taxi (250 – 300 bht) or if you like you can take the courtesy transport from the Spa to the hustle of Chaweng beach and shopping area. Thanks for a great stay look forward to returning next year.
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Booked over the internet, driver waiting at the airport.
Sep 24, 2009
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Intuitive Luxury...
Sometimes you just know you've found the right place. Warm and welcoming, like sunrays bursting through clouds after the rain, bathing everything in a gentle glow, worries washed away.
It feels good. It feels . . . you.
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
, we know that feeling. We call it intuitive luxury. It means we know what you want, almost before you do. It means the freedom to indulge indulgence, restore wellness, explore romance and embrace nature. It means service that need not shout its name, and 'wow factor' in lower case. We also know that place: introducing Hanuman Bay, the best beach on the most beguiling island in Thailand and a new way to experience Koh Samui.
Hanuman Bay stretches for almost half a kilometer, its dazzling white sand softened by a shadow play of palms, bounded by spectacular granite headlands. Its seclusion offers moments of rare privacy and contemplation. Greet the sunrise, coffee in hand. Farewell the day, fizz in hand. Find the perfect spot for a refreshing dip. Or set off in search of Hanuman, the monkey god and legendary guardian of the bay. An intimate, warm and thoughtful reimagining of the beachfront boutique resort awaits. Our stand-alone suites and villas offer a radiant take on tropical modern; full of light and space, graced with private pools and mature gardens, pointed towards the turquoise arc of the bay. Immerse yourself in its liquid crystal, embark upon a sensory adventure, or simply laze in dappled shade on your daybed.
You want it. We get it.
Catch the scent of exotic flowers on the warm sea breeze. Float in space and time to murmur of gentle waves. Intelligent design and a fresh approach to the serious business of relaxation are what set us apart. We understand that divinity resides in the details.
:: Garden Pool Suite - 27 Units ::
Size 80 sq.m. | Internal size 44 sq.m. | Pool size 2.5 x 3.5 sq.m. | Max no. of pax / unit 3 | Extra bed 1.
Imagine an expansive 80 sq.m. stand - alone suite that allows the landscape to be as close as you want it. Flowing open - plan design and generously high ceilings foster a sense of freedom. AKARYN's signature long - stem 430 - count Egyptian cotton bedding offers the sweetest dreams. The daybeds on your terrace are the perfect place to contemplate a plunge into your private 3.5 m pool. All around are the thoughtful touches and signature flourishes that define luxury not for its own sake, but for your comfort and ease. And for those who prefer front row seats, five of our 27 pool suites are graced with an absolute beachfront aspect.
:: Ocean View Pool Suite - 4 Units ::
Size 80 sq.m. | Internal size 44 sq.m. | Pool size 2.5 x 3.5 sq.m. | Max no. of pax / unit 3 | Extra bed 1
The chic, stand - alone sea view suites, boasting 80 sqm of indoor and outdoor space, exude first - class elegance and offer a private haven, tastefully designed with luxury and comfort in mind, resulting in the ultimate resort experience. Open plan to create a true sense of spaciousness, each offers a king - size bed and luxuriant furnishings - complete with long - stem 430 - count Egyptian cotton bedding, exclusive to AKARYN - while the large terraces are replete with comfortable daybed.
:: Garden Pool Villas - 18 Units ::
Size 100 sq.m. | Internal size 50 sq.m. | Pool size 4 x 8 sq.m. | Max no. of pax / unit 4 | Extra bed 2
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort's 100 sq.m. pool villas are tailor - made for those who require an extra measure of space. Stretch out, spread your wings and let your escape begin. Strike a pose by the edge of your 8 sq.m. pool, work up an appetite with some splashy laps, or simply repose in real privacy. These villas are all about restoring a sense of balance in an atmosphere of elegance, while spoiling you with the occasional extravagance. Soft natural light anoints contemporary Asian décor and genuine antiques. Sublime amenities enhance intimate moments. We don't promise gold taps and marble, but this much we know: once you have experienced the AKARYN touch, the meaning of intuitive luxury will become as clear as the waters at your doorstep.
Room Facilities
Peerless outdoor and indoor living
LCD large screen TV with cable channels
iPod and iDock with large music library
Individually adjusted air - conditioning
Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity through the resort
Tea - and coffee - making facilities
Fully - stocked mini - bar
In - room safe
Large soft luxury towels
430 thread - count Egyptian cotton sheets
Natural cotton bathrobes and slippers
Naturally sourced toiletries using essential oil extracts, exclusively designed for Spa IV
At Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort, our intuitive approach extends to all things culinary. Award - winning chefs who aren't afraid to innovate go perfectly with our experience of what works best in paradise. This is dining for the discerning, served in an astoundingly beautiful setting. We understand your tastes, but take pleasure in introducing new flavours. We know the effect fresh ocean air has upon the appetite, and prepare each meal accordingly. And we celebrate the world's great cuisines and dishes, often adding our own uniquely Thai interpretation.
:: The Edge ::
Chic international all day dining on the waterfront
:: Ochos ::
Tapas with an Asian twist and great wine
:: The Legend ::
Royal Thai cuisine done right
:: The Wet Bar ::
In the pool and in the mix. This is chilling
:: Akaryn Pizza at Akaryn Samui ::
80 gourmet pizzas cooked in the island's only hand-made, wood-fired and beachfront pizza oven
:: Your Room / Private dining ::
For private all - day dining
Welcoming wellness, wisely
Get real and get blissed at Spa IV, where a thoughtful approach blends the best of contemporary thinking with ageless wisdom to create treatments and therapies as effective as they are enjoyable. Our experienced therapists don't subscribe to hollow mantras, impossible promises or well - worn clichés about minds, bodies and spirits. Our focus is simply to make you feel good and welcome you to wellness. We have a commitment to use organic products wherever possible. We tap into Thailand's vast store of herbal knowledge whenever we can. But neither do we discount new age ideas: our signature crystal rooms are where we check your chakra, align your aura and have you humming with good vibes.
Call it intelligent indulgence. Call us a smarter kind of spa. You'll most likely call us for more.
Connect deeply, bond eternally, celebrate joyfully
Just a perfect day. A balmy breeze whispers about your veil. Cerulean sky and turquoise sea allow your dress to dazzle. At Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort, everything you dreamed of awaits. Where will you choose to take your vows? On the water's edge at secluded Hanuman Bay? Beneath the boughs of our ancient sea almond tree? In our elegant Wedding Sala on the lawn? Hanuman Bay's spectacular granite rock formations offer a unique backdrop for dramatic photographs. Relax and unwind as your reception unfolds. Chilled grooves elevate moods. An al fresco banquet beneath the stars beckons. Perhaps later, your own private full moon party.
Outrigger 's style advisors are always at your side, to make your big day unique, surprising and unforgettable. It's just what we do. It's the heartfelt pleasure of our entire team to bring a touch of intuitive luxury to any event that you choose to celebrate with us, be it a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or simply a romp to revel in being alive.
:: Resort Facilities ::
Outdoor dining options
Indoor dining options
24 hours room service
Beach bar
Free - form swimming pool and pool bar
Kids pool
Complimentary Wi-Fi connectivity through the resort
Knowledgeable concierge service
Yoga classes
My space, a dedicated book and music library
Galleria, a stylish boutique
Our signature Spa IV
Tea salon
Sauna and steam rooms
Car rentals
Indoor - outdoor wedding and event space
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort
is located on Hanuman Bay. Hanuman Bay is one of Samui's best - kept secrets, a serene and serendipitous sheltered cove on the north - eastern tip of the island, yet just 7 minutes from Samui International Airport. We provide a luxury hotel transfer service from Samui International Airport. Transfers from all ferry terminals on the island can also be arranged. We provide our transfer by luxury 4 x 4 Fortuner Vehicles or by Luxury Van.
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The skinny: Carnival's focus is contemporary cruising for everyone. The line has promoted itself as the "fun" cruise line for decades. A string of well-publicized incidents including an engine room fire that knocked out power and left the Carnival Triumph stranded at sea – and passengers without such basic facilities as working toilets -- not withstanding, the line has pretty much delivered fun (and is investing $300 million in improving its reliability with the addition of back-up generators, new fire safety technology, and other operating changes). Big is as big does; the ships feature waterslides and casinos, plenty of bars, and overall lively environs. The industry-leading line has made changes over the years, especially with regard to food, that have caused an overall elevation in quality in the industry. With 24 ships, Carnival is certainly the most recognized name in cruising, and it doesn't at all try to be the fanciest.
The experience: Lots and lots of activities and entertainment options abound. If you like the flash of Vegas mixed with a big dose of beach party, you'll love Carnival's brand of flamboyant fun. Over the last few years the line has significantly expanded its dining choices, both free and fee-based, and bar offerings, bringing onboard name brands. They've got tie-ins with well-known chef Guy Fieri, who delivers fancy burgers at a self-named spot on several of Carnival's ships; new sports bars operated in conjunction with EA Sports; new comedy clubs with George Lopez–procured comedians; and more. The pool deck RedFrog Rum Bar and BlueIguana Tequila Bar may be the best of their kind in the industry, (Carnival even has its own branded RedFrog beer).
That said, not all ships have the new features and it's a big fleet, so read ship descriptions carefully. The line's older ships are a little more "bang you on the head" with the neon than the more subtly casual later ones. Pool areas on all ships are lively with hot tubs and corkscrew waterslides. Casinos see lots of action. For a date night, the steakhouses are worth the extra fee.
Who's onboard? Mostly American young and young-at-heart adults, who come aboard to have a great time. Camp Carnival, one of the best family programs on the mainstream lines, makes it easy for parents and grandparents to bring their kids and then let them go.
Where they go: Heavily North America including the Caribbean and Bahamas, Alaska, Canada/New England, Mexico, Hawaii, and Bermuda, but also some cruises in Europe. One ship is based in Australia, and marketed to Australians.
Contact: (800) 227-6482 or 305/599-2200; carnival.com
--Fran Golden is the Experience Cruise expert blogger and a contributing editor of Porthole Magazine. She is the co-author of Frommer's Alaska Cruises and Ports of Call.


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Alex Rivera cab ride aboard his awesome 1/87 HO Scale Model Railroad
Welcome to Alex Rivera of Jacksonville Florida and his model Railroad. It was a privilege and an honor to run my locomotive on his prestigious railroad. Take...
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Even if the ingredients are listed, the preparation process and relative amounts aren't. There's more to a "recipe" than the list of ingredients!
Even if the ingredients are listed, the preparation process and relative amounts aren't. There's more to a "recipe" than the list of ingredients!
It's not the computer, either. My old Mini (the Austin kind, not the BMW kind) could be made to move without using the accelerator too. It didn't have a computer. It barely knew what electricity was.
Correction: The cpu cache line size of modern cpus is 64 bytes. This means that any random RAM access will load 64-bytes (as a single read). The CPU is then capable of extracting 1, 2, 4, 8 or even 16 byte (SSE2 vector load/stores) sections of that into registers, as a single operation if the data is aligned to its size, or as a few micro-instructions if not. This is no different between 32-bit and 64-bit CPUs.
For #1, RAM is always read / written in a multiple of a cache line, which I believe is 128 bits in most modern CPUs, and is independent of the native data size of the cpu (32 or 64 bits).
I know some about
It's full of errors. Especially the spiel about alignment. In 64-bit mode you don't have to align everything to 64-bits for best performance, only 64-bit-sized values (including memory pointers). The example 16-bit value actually only needs 16-bit alignment for best performance, which is no different to the 32-bit version of the program.
2: The increase in the memory use of pointers doesn't explain Windows x64's extra 300MB of memory use. My bet is on it loading both 64-bit and 32-bit versions of a bunch of libraries in order to support various components of Windows that are still 32-bit (as well as any 32-bit software you run).
3: Saying that a 64-bit version of a program won't be faster... Two things are actually in favour of it being faster: 64-bit mode exposes more and larger registers to use, and also guarantees certain instruction set enhancements exist (SSE2). The latter especially is a huge speedup if you take advantage of it.
No, boiling is the substance itself becoming gaseous.
What you really want is failure rate within first N years of operation, which you can't calculate from the MTBF figures.
Actually MTBF is defined as failure rate in the "constant failure rate" stage of a components lifetime, which is between the initial failure rate (aka infant mortality) and wear-out failure stage. So it's actually the failure rate over the regular lifetime of the component (typically 1-5 years).
MTBF is not the failure rate of a single disk, it's the average failure rate of disks used in an array. If you have a type of disk with a 100,000 hour MTBF, and use 100 of them (whether in a raid array, a cluster, or 100 individual desktops in a company). Then you will (roughly) replace one disk due to failure for every 1000 hours (100,000 MTBF / 100 disks), or 40 days.
It doesn't try to pretend that a single disk lasts 100,000 hours. That's stupid.
Dropping the +-5V DC and running with only the +12V DC would greatly simplify power supplies.
But would actually increase power use, because most circuits run on 5V or 3.3V, and the 12V would have to be dividered down (much less efficient for small power users than getting the PSU to do it. For a big power draw like a GPU I think it's better to drop the voltage actually at the GPU). Most laptops drop the 12V line, the batteries tend to be wired to provide 6V or so at max charge (dropping down to 5V at minimum charge).
I suspect the rise of 3.3V chips is why SATA power cables have an additional 3.3V line compared to the old molex power cables.
Correction: It was primarily about writing reports (in Word) about what they'd taught you about MS Access. I was specifically told not to hand in an Access DB file, and instead to screenshot everything.
I did an A-Level in ICT. It was primarily about MS Access.
I got an E.
I went on to do a computer programming course at university.
I'm now a computer games programmer (xbox 360, pc and ps3 games specifically).
The ICT course was completely useless.
You should see my 8086 with 640kB of ram (that I haven't been able to convince to run Windows 3.0 in colour yet) then.
Especially as it's compatible with my optical mouse and TFT monitor, which I find pretty impressive.
In English, every word can be verbed. Would that it were so in our programming languages.


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Here's a rebel Droid Transport that I used in the rebel hangar series.
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Here is a vintage Tin Pod Cloud Car that I repainted.
I meant to say Twin pod Cloud Car. Here's one more pic.
Swatter, that looks fantastic! I wish I had painting skills like that, my vintage cloud car looks so bland... now even more so when I see what you did with yours.
Oh, and here's my Boba Fett Swoop (aka world's cheapest custom ):
Darth Vader is becoming the Mickey Mouse of Star Wars.
Kylo Ren - came from Space Brooklyn, although he moved to Space Williamsburg before it was trendy.
The use of a lightsaber does not make one a Jedi, it is the ability to not use it.
Here's what a repainted control panel from the Luke Bacta dlx looks like that I used for the GATs diorama.
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cool!like the repainted twin pod cloud car swatter
"Fought well you have my old padawan"-Yoda
"This is just the begining"-Count Dooku
be sure to check out my site http://pub78.ezboard.com/bgundamhangerrpg
That Cloud Car is really nice swatter!!! I need to learn to paint like that. It has a filming model quality to it.
Thanks to the too numerous to list traders here who have made my collection a bit more complete!!
"Are we ashamed of our own fate, or play the fool for our own sake?"
Here is Luke's EP1 speeder repainted.
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Volume 13 - Article 13 | Pages 301-334
Population observatories as sources of information on mortality in developing countries
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|cause of death, demographic surveillance, developing countries, malaria, measles, mortality, population observatory, prospective community studies, Senegal, verbal autopsies
A 'population observatory' is a study in which a whole population of a defined geographical area is monitored over a long period (several years or decades), and information on the events that happen (births, deaths, marriages, migration) is collected on a regular basis.
This paper presents the collection method used in population observatories, the type of results that they provide, and how they are useful for the study of mortality in the nations of the South. In the first part, the different observatories in the developing countries are reviewed, and certain specific aspects of their methodology are studied in detail. In the second part two examples are presented - the observatories of Bandafassi and Mlomp, in Senegal.
Author's Affiliation
Gilles Pison - Muséum national d'histoire naturelle, France
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