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Friday, January 20, 2012
KDE SC 4.8 Upcoming Features
7 comments:
- AnonymousJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:46 AM
Looking forward to it, thanks!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 22, 2012 at 7:19 PM
how about FINALLY allowing icons to be bigger in the panels?ReplyDelete
i would like a bigger KDE start button, I need bigger icons in the system tray an I use a disappeaing side panel to put all different apps I need for work.
all those icons can not be made bigger while everything else can.
user should decide that since user knows best.
this isnt gnome, let us make something bigger even if the UI kings dont like it.
big fan of nuno, not sure how I feel about the font though. it hasnt jumped at me eitehr way..
good to hear kmix is gettin facelift, a bit scared that Kate is too... its perfect as is.
i hear semantic or nepomuk and I realize that some people still dont grasp the idea that using a search function should be seamless and pain free. you should be able to go to Dolphin on any default install and search through files.... I know the whys and the hows but this has to be the #1 question we get on our IRC help channel.
why doesnt anyone grasp this?
I am not sure if I am misunderstanding your point, but icons can be bigger in pannels. In fact, it's very simple:ReplyDelete
Go to System Settings > Application Appearance > Icons, then click on the Advanced tab. If your theme supports all sizes, you should see a list of areas where default icon size can be changed, panel being one of them. Simply select it and then change the default size to 128px, maybe 256px, if you want something huge (I wouldn't recommed it, because the notification area starts looking nonsense). As a final step, go back to your desktop, unlock widgets and then raise the height of whatever panel you want bigger icons on. That should do it!
Hope that's what you needed!
Take care
- AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 12:01 AM
COOOL!!! Thanks!!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 13, 2012 at 6:22 PM
@Chema: I dont think you can make the system tray fonts bigger that way. Im pretty sure I read on KDE forums that this wasnt possible because the system tray is limited to 48x48 pixels and that it was a limitation of the old System Tray protocol,ReplyDelete
Could be wrong but I remember the discussion going into hypotheticals like 'could we use SVG' and wondering why ths wasnt done.
I have 20-20 vision but I do understand that it would be frustrating.
Love all the new things in KDE but to be honest, Ive been a bit spoiled lately and stopped paying attention after 4.5.
Dont get me wrong, its all nice and polished and quicker but Ive been loving my KDE4 for a while now and its like having a banana split sundae: right now were are putting the chocolate sprinkles on top of the cherry.
I am awaiting Calligra anxiously though.
I also look forwards to better power management and making things quicker. You can never have too much of either.
Lorne G.
@Anonymous: I am not sure I follow, to be honest. Are you the same person that posted the second comment here? If so, that comment is talking about the size of icons, not fonts, and that's what I was talking about.ReplyDelete
Perhaps that was a typo and you still mean icons, and while you are right about the system tray ones, the panel ones, like the KDE button you mentioned on your original email, can be enlarged using the method I proposed.
As for the system tray ones, well, I kind of understand why they cannot be enlarged and I support it. There was quite a lot of talk around the notification area (system tray is more of a Windows term) and what should and should not go in there, and one of the things I agreed with was that it could quickly get out of hand and defeat its purpose. I believe that large icons in there would be one way of losing control and making a notification area look like something else entirely.
Well, my problem regarding panel icons is exactly opposite: my panel icons grow to the full height of my panel, no matter what I set in the System Settings > Application Appearance > Icons. If I enlarge the panel to be 500px high, my icons grow to 500px, ie. ridiculously big. How can I stop them from growing?ReplyDelete
I'm running Debian wheezy with KDE 4.8.4.


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Here are a couple of program notes for your Sunday and Monday KET viewing:
Our friend and a true Kentucky treasure makes a return visit to "One to One" Sunday. Former "Comment on Kentucky" host and author Al Smith comes to the table to talk about "Kentucky Cured: Fifty Years in Kentucky Journalism", his second book which came out last fall.
Al has so much to say about his life, family, education, and journalism in Kentucky that it has taken him two books to write it all down; his first volume, "Wordsmith: My Life in Journalism" was the top seller a couple of years ago at the Kentucky Book Fair in Frankfort.
His new work is a collection of new and updated essays and is replete with tales of well-known Kentucky personalities like "Happy" Chandler, Bert Combs, and Louie Nunn. And the best part of my conversation with Al—is Al! He still remains of high spirit and enthusiasm about his writing and his life. It was great to spend a few minutes with him.
Monday night at 9 ET, "Education Matters" explores how Kentucky schools are using technology combined with innovative strategies to give students more control over their education. The panelists, from Eminence Independent and Danville Independent, also discuss project based-learning and how Kentucky teachers can continue to be learners themselves.
Joining the discussion is Dr. John Nash, associate professor in the College of Education at UK and David Cook, director of innovation and partner engagement at the Kentucky Department of Education.
In an after-the-show segment, Cook talked about his role as the go-to person for innovation in Kentucky schools.
"One to One" airs at 1 pm ET on Sunday.
"Education Matters" airs at 9 pm ET Monday.


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Whos going to play FFXIV when it comes out on ps3/xbox360?
reading some threads about how OB was a dissapointment, How some PC's couldn't handle the graphics, or how much improvements it needs in general,
.. anyone thinking about just hopping on when it comes into console?
The only reason why I'm thinking about playing it on the ps3 is because
1) I dont have to worry about optimizing or worrying about FPS/graphics. It should already be set for me at a nice med/high/max setting.
2)Most of the starting bugs/changes will probably suck in the first month. Not to mention, the future classes will be coming out.. (hopefully dark knights and/or summoners like classes! )
3)as much as the PC released, I heard it was -intended- for controllers, correct me if I'm wrong.
I wont be that dude that walks around while new players think in their head "Whoa .. what armor/job is that? "


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Effective Date: January 11, 2006
System name:
Storage of Hearing Records: Tape Cassettes, Social Security Administration, Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Security classification:
System Location:
Social Security Administration
Office of Hearings and Appeals
5107 Leesburg Pike
Categories of individuals covered by the system:
Claimants--Title II (Retirement and Survivors Insurance (RSI) and Disability Insurance (DI)); Title VIII (Special Veterans Benefits); Title XI (claimants subject to Professional Standards Review); Title XVI Supplemental Security Income; and Title XVIII (HI). Effective
October 1, 2005, the Social Security Administration (SSA) only has jurisdiction to determine eligibility for Title XVIII benefits, not the benefit amount.
Categories of records in the system:
Recordings of actual hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJ).
Authority for maintenance of the system:
Sections 205, 1631, and 1872 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 405, 1383, and 1395ii).
The tape cassette or other electronic media, such as the compact disc (CD), is the basic record of the hearing conducted in an individual case by the ALJ. It is the source from which the documentary transcript is prepared. Social Security Administration (SSA) employees use the information as a reference to respond to subsequent correspondence and/or further appeal of the claim and to process an attorney fee petition when appropriate.
Routine uses of records maintained in the system, including categories of users and the purposes of such uses:
Disclosure may be made for routine uses as indicated below. However, disclosure of any information defined as ``return or return information'' under 26 U.S.C. 6103 of the Internal Revenue Code will not be disclosed unless authorized by a statute, the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS), or IRS regulations.
1. To a congressional office in response to an inquiry from that office made at the request of the subject of a record.
2. To the Department of Justice (DOJ), a court or other tribunal, or another party before such tribunal when:
(a) The Social Security Administration (SSA), or any component thereof; or
(b) Any SSA employee in his/her official capacity; or
(c) Any SSA employee in his/her individual capacity where DOJ (or SSA where it is authorized to do so) has agreed to represent the employee; or
(d) The United States or any agency thereof where SSA determines that the litigation is likely to affect the operations of SSA or any of its components, is a party to litigation or has an interest in such litigation, and SSA determines that the use of such records by DOJ, a court or other tribunal, or another party before such tribunal, is relevant and necessary to the litigation, provided, however, that in each case, SSA determines that such disclosure is compatible with the purpose for which the records were collected.
3. To the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, as necessary, for the purpose of auditing the Social Security Administration's compliance with the safeguard provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
4. To contractors and other Federal agencies, as necessary, for the purpose of assisting the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the efficient administration of its programs. We will disclose information under this routine use only in situations in which SSA may enter into a contractual or similar agreement with a third party to assist in accomplishing an agency function relating to this system of records.
5. To the General Services Administration and the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under 44 U.S.C. 2904 and 2906, as amended by the NARA Act of 1984, information which is not restricted from disclosure by Federal law for the use of those agencies in conducting records management studies.
6. To student volunteers, individuals working under a personal services contract, and other workers who technically do not have the status of Federal employees, when they are performing work for the Social Security Administration (SSA), as authorized by law, and they need access to personally identifiable information in SSA records in order to perform their assigned Agency functions.
7. To the Secretary of Health and Human Services or to any State, the Commissioner shall disclose any record or information requested in writing by the Secretary for the purpose of administering any program administered by the Secretary, if records or information of such type were so disclosed under applicable rules, regulations and procedures in effect before the date of enactment of the Social Security Independence and Program Improvements Act of 1994.
8. We may disclose information to appropriate Federal, State, and local agencies, entities, and persons when (1) we suspect or confirm that the security or confidentiality of information in this system of records has been compromised; (2) we determine that as a result of the suspected or confirmed compromise there is a risk of harm to economic or property interests, identity theft or fraud, or harm to the security or integrity of this system or other systems or programs of SSA that rely upon the compromised information; and (3) we determine that disclosing the information to such agencies, entities, and persons is necessary to assist in our efforts to respond to the suspected or confirmed compromise and prevent, minimize, or remedy such harm. SSA will use this routine use to respond only to those incidents involving an unintentional release of its records.
Policies and Practices for Storing, Retrieving, Accessing, Retaining, and Disposing of Records in the System:
Records in this system may be stored either on cassette tapes, CDs, or other electronic format.
Records in this system are indexed by claimant name, Social Security number (SSN), and date of hearing.
System security is maintained in accordance with the Systems Security Handbook. Access to, and use of, both the cassettes and electronic digital records are limited to those persons whose official duties require such access. All employees are instructed in SSA confidentiality rules as part of their initial orientation training.
Access http://www.socialsecurity.gov/foia/bluebook/app_g.htm for additional information relating to SSA data security measures.
Retention and disposal:
Tape cassettes and CDs are transferred to the Washington Nation Records Center (WNRC) immediately after separation from the claim file. The cassettes and CDs are destroyed (erased) after 10 years in the WNRC. Electronic records are deleted when no longer needed.
System manager(s) and address(es):
Associate Commissioner
Office of Hearings and Appeals
Social Security Administration
5107 Leesburg Pike
Notification procedures:
An individual can determine if this system contains a record about him/her by writing to the system manager(s) at the above address and providing his/her name, SSN or other information that may be in the system of records that will identify him/her. An individual requesting notification of records in person should provide the same information, as well as provide an identity document, preferably with a photograph, such as a driver's license or some other means of identification. If an individual does not have any identification documents sufficient to establish his/her identity, the individual must certify in writing that he/she is the person claimed to be and that he/she understands that the knowing and willful request for, or acquisition of, a record pertaining to another individual under false pretenses is a criminal offense.
If notification is requested by telephone, an individual must verify his/her identity by providing identifying information that parallels information in the record to which notification is being requested. If it is determined that the identifying information provided by telephone is insufficient, the individual will be required to submit a request in writing or in person. If an individual is requesting information by telephone on behalf of another individual, the subject individual must be connected with SSA and the requesting individual in the same phone call. SSA will establish the subject individual's identity (his/her name, SSN, address, date of birth and place of birth, along with one other piece of information, such as mother's maiden name) and ask for his/her consent in providing information to the requesting individual.
If a request for notification is submitted by mail, an individual must include a notarized statement to SSA to verify his/her identity or must certify in the request that he/she is the person claimed to be and that he/she understands that the knowing and willful request for, or acquisition of, a record pertaining to another individual under false pretenses is a criminal offense. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.40(c)).
An individual who requests access to his or her medical record must also name a representative in writing. The representative may be a physician, other health professional, or other responsible individual who would be willing to explain the contents of the medical record(s) before giving the entire medical record(s) to the individual. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.40(c) and 401.55).
A parent or guardian who requests notification of, or access to, a minor's medical record shall, at the time he/she makes the request, designate a physician or other health professional (other than a family member) who will be willing to explain the contents of the medical record(s) before giving the entire medical record(s) to the parent or guardian. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.40(c) and 401.55).
Record access procedures:
Same as Notification procedures. Requesters should also reasonably specify the record contents being sought. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.40(c) and 401.55).
Contesting record procedures:
Same as Notification procedures. Requesters should also reasonably identify the record, specify the information they are contesting and the corrective action sought, and the reasons for the correction, with supporting justification showing how the record is incomplete, untimely, inaccurate or irrelevant. These procedures are in accordance with SSA Regulations (20 CFR 401.65(a)).
Record source categories:
The records are derived from claimants, representatives, witnesses, ALJs and staff persons.
Systems exempted from certain provisions of the Privacy Act:
Storage of Hearing Records: Tape Cassettes, Social Security Administration, Office of Hearings and Appeals
The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a) requires each Federal agency to publish a notice in the Federal Register of each system of records that it maintains. A system of records is any grouping of information about an individual under the control of a Federal agency from which information is retrieved by the name, Social Security number, or some other personal identifier.
This compilation contains a notice of each system of records and related appendices that we maintain. We have published in the Federal Register each of the system of records contained in this compilation as required by the Privacy Act. We have updated the notices and appendices to include changes that we published in the Federal Register. We also include references to systems of records notices maintained by other agencies that we share with those agencies. For example, our employees are covered by systems of records notices published by us and the Office of Personnel Management.
Among other things, each notice describes the purposes for which we are collecting the records, the categories of persons and records that the system of records covers, identifies the official who is responsible for the particular system of records, and provides instructions persons should follow to determine if a system of records contains a record about them and how they can obtain a copy of any such record. The notices also discuss to what entities and persons we may disclose the information we collect.
You should direct any questions concerning this compilation as follows:
- SSA Privacy Officer
- Social Security Administration
- 6401 Security Boulevard
- Baltimore, MD 21235


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NYIT Film and Animation Festival
Friday, May 16, 2014 | 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by College of Arts and Sciences
May 16, 2014
9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
NYIT Auditorium on Broadway
Participants: NYIT Students, Faculty, and Staff
Deadline for submission: April 28, 2014
This is a first-ever, campus-wide NYIT film and animation festival, including all global campuses. Festival submissions will be judged by a jury of award-winning film and animation professionals and prizes will be awarded. All genres and class productions done by NYIT students, faculty, and staff are welcome! Short films and animations should be no longer than 20 minutes. All materials submitted must be marked with film title, duration, and filmmakers' email and contact information. Only DVDs or files on DVDs can be accepted. Feel free to submit your materials at either location:
Ms. Luba Nakonechna, Room 1012, 16 W. 61st Street, for NYIT-Manhattan
Ms. Karen Wolff, Room 200, Balding House, for NYIT-Old Westbury and global campuses
Please contact Ms. Assia Lakhlif for additional information at email@example.com.
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Figured this would be a good first thread (besides the hello one) Have any pictures of your kids dressed as a SW character for ol hallows eve? This is my daughter (14 months old) going trick or treating for the first time as the Ewok Wicket.
Figured this would be a good first thread (besides the hello one) Have any pictures of your kids dressed as a SW character for ol hallows eve? This is my daughter (14 months old) going trick or treating for the first time as the Ewok Wicket.
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Not sure why the pictures are coming out so small.
Last year the wifey made this Wicket costume for the little one.
This year she made her an R2 one.
Haven't decided what she will be next year yet.
That's some nice handy work there PS fixed the pictures.... i'm an idiot.
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My son was Jango (he loved it!) But I think he liked handing out the candy more! My daughter had to be Ariel from Disney maybe next year I can convince her to be Leia!
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What better way to spend halloween as father and son, then to do it as Jango And Boba (though the roles seem to be reversed) My 4yr neice went as Leia this year. (made her uncle very proud)
Very nice.
Especially like the Ahsoka and will have to work on 'influencing' the daughters choice for next year.
My Fett (still missing a few pieces, I know) with my girlfriend (middle) and Claudia, good friend of ours (left). I am so proud of the singer for my band, Mia... she built the Vibro Axe a couple of months ago.
This was at a party where I was DJing/running sound. I asked the guy why Obi Wan would have a Vader lightsaber (I now know it's Anakin's clone wars one) and he looked confused and said "it's the only one my kid had in his room"
Bump for more attention!
C'mon guys. I would have thought that we would all have something to share from the one night a year when everyone on this forum can show off.
Well, I managed to somewhat complete my costume for Halloween. Here is my little nephew as anf astronaut.
Well my kids weren't in Star Wars but I was. And I posed for a ton of pics with other peoples kids.....here is one
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here I am at Fright Fest (a local Halloween gig)
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Did you teach those primitive pirates any future technology? Or were you afraid to create a tear in the space time continuum?
It was so dark that all I could do was try my best to not trip over a kid. It was funny because he yelled to me and asked if his wife could take our picture. I told him sure and we posed............then 10 different people started taking pictures of us and we both were caught there for a few minutes.
It was a great time though.


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After Carolina dispatched Florida Atlantic 80-56 on Sunday afternoon, Roy Williams had a simple assessment: "We got a heck of a lot better as a team today."
At this point in the season, that's the goal every time out for this particular type of young Tar Heel team. But after two home wins, with a challenging stretch of four games away from home in six days, what have we learned about the 2013 Tar Heels?
The offense runs through James Michael McAdoo.
The sophomore has been exactly what you hoped he'd be after emerging at the end of his freshman campaign. He's taken 26.1 percent of Carolina's field goal attempts, a mark that would easily eclipse the previous high in the Williams era (Rashad McCants attempted 23.6 percent of UNC's field goals during the 2003-04 season).
Early in the season, with no dominant secondary scorer having emerged yet, McAdoo's teammates might even be overly conscious of feeding him the ball. Late in the first half against Florida Atlantic, J.P. Tokoto was so eager to find McAdoo in the post that he forgot the shot clock was off. After forcing a bounce pass that was stolen, Tokoto is likely to remember next time that one of Williams's major points of emphasis for young players-or any players-is being cognizant of time and score, and adjusting appropriately.
Minutes are overrated.
Keep in mind that minutes played in November don't always have a correlation to minutes played in March-or even minutes played in December. Desmond Hubert has earned a pair of starts so far, but the Tar Heels have used Joel James to start the second half of both games. "That position is not set in stone," Williams said Sunday. "It's not the most physical, best lineup in the world with James Michael and Brice (Johnson) in there, but that's a possibility also. Right now, Desmond and Joel are going to get most of the time in there."
History shows the rotation is often fluid during the early part of the season. Everyone knows that Reggie Bullock's minutes increased after Dexter Strickland's injury last year. What you might not remember is that Bullock played relatively sparingly in the first two games of his sophomore campaign-he saw just 22 combined minutes against Michigan State and UNC Asheville. But even before Strickland's injury, Bullock's minutes had increased substantially, and he played 18 minutes against Miami and 23 against Florida State before Strickland went down in Blacksburg.
And if you're looking for some history of freshmen earning more minutes as the season progressed, remember that Ty Lawson played just 18 minutes in his first game as a Tar Heel. Less than a month later, he was on the court for 25 minutes against Tennessee in New York City. It's possible there's someone among the current crop of young Tar Heels who could see a similar increase.
Johnson, for example, has been very productive (he's scoring a point every 1.3 minutes that he's on the court, tied with McAdoo for the best ratio on the team) and has shown an intriguing knack for getting off the floor quickly. Speaking only of that particular trait, and not for his overall play, it's almost a little Jamisonesque the way he gets the ball to the rim in a way that surprises his defender. The next challenge is proving he can achieve the same results against the bigger, stronger players he'll see over the next week.
The Tar Heels are very unselfish.
Carolina has assisted on 37 of its 64 field goals so far this year, meaning they're earning an assist on 57.8% of made baskets. Last year's ratio, which included one of the best passers in school history, Kendall Marshall, was 58.1%. So far, this year's leading assist man is Reggie Bullock with seven. That's a stat that figures to change-and needs to change-because Bullock is the team's leading three-point shooter (57.1%) and second-best shooter overall from the field (72.7%, which trails only Joel James's 87.5% mark).
But on a team still searching for some defined scoring roles, it's encouraging to see how willing the entire rotation has been to probe for the best shot. Being willing to share the ball, plus being aggressive in transition, is leading to good scoring chances. This year's squad is shooting 49.6% from the field on two-point baskets, the same percentage last year's club shot inside the three-point line.
Dexter Strickland is important.
He's in his fourth season, so he's not taking anyone by surprise anymore, but it's still guaranteed that at least twice per game, Strickland is going to sprint past his man in transition and get a layup or a foul. As Williams said before the season, the New Jersey senior isn't a true point guard, but he has value as a secondary ball-handler who is comfortable taking advantage of a lagging defense.
His instincts to the basket have sent him to the line at an impressive rate, as he's attempting a free throw every 4.8 minutes-second on the team, behind only McAdoo. The next challenge?
The Tar Heels need to make some of those free throws.
As has been well documented, the Tar Heels are shooting an abysmal 45.7% from the stripe. That figure is going to improve. But it's fair to be concerned, as there is only one player in the current rotation with a career free throw percentage above 71 percent-P.J. Hairston, who hit 83.9% of his charity tosses last year. Strickland, for example, entered the season as a career 68.5% free throw shooter, and McAdoo hit 63.8% as a freshman.
One of last season's biggest luxuries was the fact that Carolina's most frequent free throw shooter, Tyler Zeller, also happened to be one of the team's best free throw shooters (80.8%). Three players in last year's top seven hit better than 71 percent from the line.
An easy way to improve this year's figures would be for Bullock to get to the line more. "We've talked about that a great deal," Williams said. "Walter Davis didn't get to the free throw line as much as we wanted him to, because he was a jump shooter and not a driver. Wayne Ellington didn't get to the free throw line as much as I wanted him to."
Even that duo, though, was positively Hansbroughesque compared to Bullock. Ellington shot a free throw every 11.4 minutes of his three-year career, and while minutes weren't kept during Davis's era, he still averaged 3.9 free throws per game during his four years. Bullock, right now, is taking a free throw every 30 minutes, or roughly one per game during his career. The Kinston native hit 72.7% from the line last year.Adam Lucas is the publisher of Tar Heel Monthly and the author or co-author of seven books on the Tar Heels.


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Facebook users are accustomed to seeing ads off to the right-hand side of their News Feeds.
As well as suggested pages showing up alongside posts about their friends' pets.
Now they can expect to start seeing ads – targeted especially for that user – based on his or her likes and browsing history.
Facebook is calling it FBX-targed ads, and they're promising advertisers that it's an opportunity to gain space in the "the most engaging place on the web." The company points out that users spend more time in the News Feed than any other part of Facebook.
Why the need for ads? Facebook needs to make money. And just like non-pay television channels and over-the-air radio, they pay the bills with advertising. The company say users won't see an increase in the number of ads, but that this system will make the advertising more relevant and engaging to people using Facebook.
When a television commercial or a print ad is displayed, everyone watching the show or reading the magazine sees it. It doesn't matter if they're interested in the product or not. For example, if the product is women's shoes, a lot of people who aren't interested in shoes at all might see the ad.
In fact, odds are that most of the people who see the ad aren't interested. With a targeted ad system, Facebook will look for users who like the pages of certain shoe companies or fashion publications. They can look for people who have posted about shoes and commented on photos of shoes and then slip the shoe ads in those people's News Feeds.
In a tight economy, any system that promises to find consumers who are actually interested in your product sounds exciting to advertisers. At the end of the blog post Facebook used to announce FBX ads, marketing companies were already posting comments and offering to show businesses the best way to use the new ads.
Many have expressed privacy concerns over this type of targeted advertising, but Facebook argues it's just a way of giving people what they want; making it a win/win situation for advertisers and Facebook users.
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As you might have noticed, I haven't posted much pictures lately. It is probably a good sign that my archive is running low of pictures worthy of being shown. We left Paris 10 months ago, and though I still have a lot of unshown pictures, I feel that the quality is not there anymore. For that reason, I guess it is better that I suspend the postings indefinitely.
Street photography « in Paris » ends, yet it goes on in other parts of the world. You can therefore follow my daily postings of our Round the world trip at my new website, http://www.yanidel.net .
Alternatively, I have created a « Yanidel Street Photography » Facebook page which I update daily.
Thank you so much for all of you that have followed this blog over the years. Thank you for all the comments, emails and sometimes friendships that were created through this blog.
And who knows, we might head back to Paris sometimes in the future !


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Bass Pro Shops/Outdoor World, East Peoria, IL
All Bass Pro Shops are known for their visual dynamics; however, our 150,000 sq ft store simply awes the masses from the moment they cross the threshold. In fact, photo ops abound inside and out. Entering our lobby begins your experience with a hunting lodge that holds both state and world record mounts such as the Mel Johnson, record typical buck, boasting both the Pope and Young and the Boone and Crockett awards. A virtual plethora of mounts, antiques, our massive fireplace and comfortable seating await you there as well. We even have a Caterpillar D2 lifted atop the turnstile pergola!
Once you depart the lobby, while you stand there, wide-eyed and looking around, make sure to look up. Here in this two story opening, you'll find grand murals depicting the Illinois landscape. Between Starved Rock at one end and an enormous waterfall in Garden of the Gods at the other, you'll find the short grass prairie complete with full bison mounts nestled among native grasses and lifted atop outcroppings, an authentic covered wagon, a true to size Lincoln log cabin surrounded by deer leaping over split rail fences and so very, very much more.
Have you ever watched a duck, goose or turkey come in for a landing? From the ceiling-suspended mounts in this open story, you can spend time inspecting each aspect of the turn and dissension as all parts of the process are finely crafted and detailed in their order.
Hunting and fishing enthusiast? We've got you covered! Our fishing dept alone has over 40,000 individual SKUs! Tracker Boats of all sizes, electronics, boat accessories; Water-sports equipment (including kayaks); Camping equipment , outdoor cooking supplies, smokers ; Gifts (for others or yourself) include Maui Jim sunglasses and Nature items such as chimes, bird feeders; Apparel (includes a large camo section, ladies, men's and high tech clothing); Footwear for all ages and even a Children's Department for clothes and fun will help to insure that we have what it is you're needing for that next outdoor experience.
General Store
Our highly trained staff makes 300 different kinds of Fudge, though not all are available at a given time. If you can't decide which one you want, ask for a sample! While you're doing that, go ahead and pick up some fresh roasted and cinnamon glazed nuts, your sense of smell will insist that you include your sense of taste in this adventure! Many, many other hard to find candies await you there as well.
Uncle Buck's Fishbowl Restaurant
Are you looking for a unique place to dine? Stepping into Uncle Buck's Fishbowl, you are immediately transported into an underwater adventure. You'll find subdued and stippled lighting, a swirling school of fish, the battered, barnacle and coral-encrusted wooden hull of a sunken ship, and a virtual flood of fish seeming to swim overhead. The bar's central attraction is the 5000 gallon saltwater aquarium housing its beautiful and tranquil, exotic fish species. From its raised vantage point, the bar provides great views of the bowling action while delivering your favorite refreshments. From solo ventures to kid's parties or private rooms for large functions the Fishbowl serves up your unique destination.
Uncle Buck's Bowling Alley
Have you ever bowled underwater? You can experience this undersea bowling alley without having to hold your breath or fight the undertow! Have fun with our shark and alligator ball returns and even more fun watching them spew forth a variety of imaginative bowling balls. From under the waves you'll watch dappled lights flicker across the blue walls and ceiling. Look for the colors of the coral, the massive marine life overhead and the shine of the lanes in an underwater hue.
Aquarium and Fish Feeding
We house a large variety of native fish in our massive 26,000 gallon, fresh-water aquarium: from crappie, to long nosed gar, to our colossal 80 pound blue catfish named Bonnie! How many species do you think you can you identify? For the budding biologist in all of us, we've placed an identification poster right next to this educational aquarium. Our colossal fish-abode sits below a vast waterfall, in a wall designed after Garden of the Gods in Southern Illinois. Sitting atop the falls you'll find the boulders contain an array of animal mounts such as a moose, elk, wolves and more. You'll want to bring your camera to capture these animals yourself and while you're there, pose with the unbelievably massive, standing-upright, 8 ft+ grizzly bear!
Our Fish Feeding Demonstrations are sure to bring a smile to your face and a giggle to the youthful among us (no matter the actual age)! You'll learn about the fish and what they like to eat as you watch them being fed a variety of foods. They receive plenty of the most nutritional foods first and then when they get their treats, you'll want to take a step (or two) backward because that feeding frenzy can get you splashed!
The tank is cleaned by our own ichthyologist, in scuba gear. So don't be startled if see someone actually swimming with the fishes!
Special Events
Make sure to visit the events section of this site to learn more about all the great activities we hold throughout the year. We begin the year with a January Free Boat Show and end with the major event of Santa's Wonderland simply chock full of activities, crafts, Santa and more! In between we have more fun in store with the Easter Events, Family Summer Camp, Professional Bull Riders Event, Halloween Bass Pro Style and more. Be sure to check our events page from time to time for other events, more information and scheduling.
Workshops, Demos and Store Only Events
Be sure to take advantage of the representatives who stop in from time to time. They're here to answer your questions and to demonstrate their products. Not all product reps announce their arrival and as such, they're not all listed on the web.
We have many local fishing experts right here on staff, don't be surprised if you see them up on top of the boulders and tossing a line in the tank as they enthuse us with their knowledge and tricks of the trade.
Make sure to periodically check the events section to see what workshops, demos and other store events that we have in store for you!
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- Scoop neckline piped with silvertone glitter. Elbow sleeve. Thread belt loops at the waist. Removable satin bow belt closes with 3 snaps in back. Seamed peplum.
- Hits at the upper hip (23.5" from shoulder).


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You can never make that POS trigger work like a converted one. It's like the difference between old transmission shifter linkage and a modern top loader.(if you know anything about cars, you will understand this)
Think of it like this: you can pull a lever, that moves a rod, that pulls a cable, that moves a bar, and pushes a bucket over. or you can just push over the bucket. Which would be more positive and crisp?


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Help, I'm a british based fett trying to do a ROTJ costume, I'm having great difficulty getting the helmet colours right, I order some tamiya paints which i put on my bucket only to find out they are completely the wrong colours (apart from the red for the visor bit). I almost bought some more spray paints until my wife stopped me because they were not even close to the right colour ( and she's not an expert) I think i've spent so much time looking that i've gone "Fett Blind" any help on the colour paints would be a great help , they don't have to be a perfect match, just near (as I'm way off at the moment) please note I'm in the uk so Testors is no good or krylon. please help as this is starting to get me down, which is not what the whole costuming thing is about
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I just bought a Model 70S (in .380) and can not find anyone who carries a recoil spring and guide rod. I've checked Brownells, Numrich, and Wolff. Any ideas?
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I just bought a Model 70S (in .380) and can not find anyone who carries a recoil spring and guide rod. I've checked Brownells, Numrich, and Wolff. Any ideas?
beretta maybe?
numrich has always been my "go to".... but if thats already been checked, all i can do is wish ya luck
do you have the original?
is so, maybe you can get a machinist to measure them out for you and find someone who can measure a rod and spring from an 84, maybe they can be cut down???
Beretta forum?
Not even any luck there.
Eureka! Beretta part number 90054 recoil spring fits both the Model 70 .32 ACP and the Model 70S .380 ACP.
Bob's Gun Shop (About Gun Parts! ...Bob's Gun Parts. Top Page Commercial Super Site.) has them, and I imagine Jack First (Jack First Gunshop - First in Gun Parts - Rapid City, South Dakota) does too.
Looking for a Slide Stop Circle Clip. Anyone one have or know where to find one. Picked up a Triple K mag and the last shot the slide stop got wedged under it and somehow the clip disappeared.
I had the same thing happen with a Triple K magazine for my 70S. The magazine follower was so narrow that it jumped past the pin for the slide stop and, then, wedged above it. (Fortunately I did not lose my clip, though.) I sent it back to Triple K for replacement (after having called them, of course) and did not receive a new one for over three months. I wish there was another source for 70S magazines. Needless to say, I'm not too impressed with Triple K.
It's ridicules that parts are hard to come by. May have to buy another 70s just for parts. As to the Slide Stop Circle pin (collar) going to check the hardware bin to see what they have.


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Conservative New York Times columnist David Brooks today once again used strong words to accuse large portions of the Republican Party of not being serious about governing and being more interested in posturing and political purity than in making progress toward conservative goals. It's quite a swing from the cautiously optimistic view about compromise in Washington that Brooks expressed in his January 1, 2011, speech to The Commonwealth Club.
Part of the solution might be laid out on July 26, when Margaret Hoover speaks to The Commonwealth Club in San Francisco about how the GOP can attract the next generation of voters. Hoover, a Fox News analyst and the great granddaughter of President Herbert Hoover, argues for a mixture of conservative fiscal policies and libertarian social policies.
We got a taste of her message this morning when Hoover appeared on The Today Show (see video below). Come meet her on the 26th to see if she's got the answers to the GOP's future – and maybe find out what the purists think about her plans.
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Genealogists have taken to computer and other technology like ducks to water! I am sure that the inventors and designers of computers, ipads, notebooks etc. did not envisage their target market as being people who spend their spare time head down in dusty archives!
Now however the spending power of the family historian is being wooed by the major brands of tech products. In the March issue of Your Family History magazine there is a good article on Apps for family historians, it reviews a range of products with price from "free" to £8.99. If you are the proud owner of an iPhone, iPod Touch or an iPad then get your hands on a copy of this magazine and see if something featured takes your fancy.


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Garage Doors: The Gateway to Curb Appeal
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One of the most frequently used home additions is the garage. It rolls convenience, safety, security, and storage all into one. As a key component to your next custom remodeling project, a new garage or simply a new garage door can dramatically alter your Bay Area home's appearance. And newer garage doors may provide improved function. If thinking about enhancing the curb appeal of your home, you may consider these options available for today's garage doors.
Wood is a traditional garage door material that provides a more natural appearance. It blends in particularly well with brick, stone, and wood homes. Depending on the design, it can be elegant or rustic. Wood is a popular choice for carriage house designs and often comes with windows in the upper portion of the doors.
Metal garage doors for Bay Area homes are traditionally made of steel and aluminum. Traditional steel doors offer higher durability and an added sense of security. A more modern steel door, often called a sandwich construction, is now available with varying degrees of insulation to help ward off energy loss. Aluminum provides a sleeker look and is a much lighter weight material, although still durable. Both materials can be painted as needed to coordinate with the rest of your home's exterior.
If you like the look of wood but prefer a less weather sensitive material that is easier to maintain, fiberglass may be the answer for you. Fiberglass doors are made in a broad variety of styles, including faux wood finishes available in different colors and grains.
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Many attached garages are incorporated into the front of the house, while other homes have detached garages that sometimes function as temporary workshops for hobbyists. The need for glass panels on a garage door can be dictated by the desire to have the door coordinate with the appearance of the home or to increase the natural light within the space.
Garage doors with large glass panels are also available and marry well with homes that have a high incidence of glazing. Adding glass panels to a garage door can balances the exterior appearance and provide a source of natural light to the interior.
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Classic garage doors are typically laid out in blocks and rows of rectangles. As the door rises, they roll up and disappear into the garage ceiling. Carriage house doors hearken back to the horse-drawn carriage era, and typically open outward from the center. Choose your carriage house hardware and windows carefully to create a plain or more ornate look. Add lift handles and knockers for an even greater authentic appearance. If you're not sure which look will best enhance your curb appeal, talk it over with your
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Rediscover Your Back Yard with Hardscape Features
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Are you ready to spend more time outdoors without leaving the sanctuary of your home? Do you want to fall in love with your back yard again and add to your home's useable footprint while enjoying the Bay Area's world-renowned micro climates? There are many different hardscape features and ideas that will enhance the outdoor living experience in your home. Hardscapes are typically defined as the fixed objects in landscaping, such as brick and tile patios and pathways, pergolas, stone walls, wood decks and other similar structures.
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Create a shaded seating area with a solid-roof gazebo. Furnish it with a small table and chairs, a swing or built-in benches. Pergolas provide filtered shade without blocking your view of the sky. Choose materials like cedar, steel, vinyl or aluminum to coordinate with other outdoor-living components in your yard.
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I hope this is OK to post here !
Just thought all the UK fett fans would like to know that there is a star wars weekend on at the National Space Centre in Leicester (just off the M1) even better is that along with Kenny Baker & Warwick Davis Jeremy Bulloch himself will be there to meet ,answer questions & sign autographs !!:thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :thumbup :fettpre :fettesb
This is a great day out hosted by the UK Garrison so loads of troopers ,Jedi ,Dark Lords and they even had a C3PO and a remote R2D2 last year ...oh a a couple of Bounty hunters too !!.Also there are many stands (I will be there on saturday with the replica prop board ) talks and displays and more star wars actors are to be confirmed ,so dont miss out on a realy cool day out :) on the 4th and 5th of November by the way !
You will find all the info here http://www.spacecentre.co.uk/


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Can I ask the mods, admins, or whatever to grant me the wish of changing my screen name here? I had tried to use one of those "star wars name generators" to come up with my name here...but I don't like it anymore. I'd like to switch it to the screen name I use almost EVERYWHERE else.
Is that possible? Can one of you change it to BigJon? Thanks in advance if so!


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Can anyone help me? I'm looking for a good quality picture of the back of the ROTJ helmet, mainly the the groove where the circuit board is.
Can anyone help me? I'm looking for a good quality picture of the back of the ROTJ helmet, mainly the the groove where the circuit board is.
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hey sorry to bring up an older topic, but I have exactly the same request.
I've seen the reference pics on the TDH image gallery, but none of those pics show the "right- backside of the helmet (the green section on the right side of the keyslots).
also, has anyone got the right side of the left shoulder piece (bantha skull piece) on a picture? the cape is blocking it in both MoM and AoSW pics.
PM or mail if you got any good big pics... but I think posting it on the board would help alot more members.
This is all I could find.
I found a couple the other day.
Hope they help.
thnx people, but I need a pic of the other side... I'll post a pic of the ESB angle only then ofcourse I need it ROTJ like...
The reason noone has the other side is becuase the display case is long and you cannot get around to that side of it.
hmm... any movie stills or posters or whatever then?? even a replica by someone who did have a pic of that side and used it on his helmet?
I saw Marrow Sun's ROTJ helmet, so I suppose he either had some sort of pic or toke some artistique liberties...
Here's a pic of the Back Right side of the RotJ helmet. This is one I painted for Shortimer 52. I used pics of FettPride's RotJ bucket as a guide. You might want to check out his website. His pic's are alot clearer...plus as you know, there's ILM and then there's FettPride.
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thnx man!! that is very helpful indeed! a believeable weathering scheme if I ever saw one!!
I'll also check FP's site, thnx so much!


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Among the first trainers to set up their stable was Robert Jeffries, President of the Tampa Bay Downs National Horsemen's Benevolence & Protective Association, who escorted Pitchnicholas into stall 50 in Barn 22. "He was in this stall last year, and he loves it. He's a really curious horse, and he can watch all the comings and goings from here," said Jeffries. He went on to express his pleasure at returning to Tampa Bay Downs.
Other returning trainers such as Lloyd Lockhart and Ron Allen, Sr. also came in this morning, and were busy setting up their stables in anticipation of their trainees' arrivals. Lloyd Lockhart finished in the top 20 trainers in the recent Suffolk Downs meet, and Allen enjoyed finishing the Pinnacle Race Course meet as the third leading trainer overall as well as a top-20 finish at Presque Isle Downs.
Training over the main track begins tomorrow, November 14, and the first day of the live racing season is December 13, 2008; the meet will continue with 94 days of live action through May 3, 2009. Tampa Bay Downs's daily purse structure mirrors that of last season; and the stakes schedule includes a $25,000 increase to February 14, 2009's Sam F. Davis Stakes, a race rapidly gaining importance to three-year-olds on the Triple Crown trail. Tampa Bay Downs Vice President and General Manager Peter Berube said of the purse increase to the $225,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes, "Each year, where it's warranted, we try to increase the value of key stakes races to help us maintain or receive Graded status on deserving races. This year we are cautiously optimistic that the Sam F. Davis will be favorably evaluated."
Condition books and the stakes and racing schedules are available online at http://www.tampabaydowns.com. Opening Day's festivities will include the track's annual Breakfast at the Downs from 8:00 AM through 10:00 AM. The morning includes a full hot breakfast buffet, Grandstand admission as well as a handicapping seminar as the horses take their morning workouts. Jockeys and trainers will be on hand throughout the breakfast to talk to fans and share stories. Opening Day also features the $65,000 Lightning City Stakes, a 5 furlong turf sprint for fillies and mares three years old and upward.


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I had an idea for pvc gauntlets if any one has done some I'd like to know haow they came out and if so any tips.:)
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I had an idea for pvc gauntlets if any one has done some I'd like to know haow they came out and if so any tips.:)
PVC gauntlets? Sintra? Like...what exactly are you thinking of? I made mine from sintra a million years ago, and I have seen several people on here do a really good job with making their own gauntlets from sintra.
Im doing that right now. Seeing as how I just started, and only one pair i dont know exactly what works and what doesnt. Just be sure to keep the top part flat to that there is a nice platform/foundation to build on. Use a piece of wood to keep the syntra falt.
When I said PVC I meant the pipes at hardware stores.
I was thinking about that as well. I guess it could be done if u have thin forearms. But if u have large forearms one solid pvc pipe wont work, there will be a huge gap between ur wrist and the pvc tube. I think I would just do a syntra gaunt. Im gonna have some pics of the base of my right gauntlet tonight. If u like what u see I will write some blueprints for u.


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Swimming and Diving Hosts Ohio State in Home Opener Friday
Oct. 10, 2013
When: Friday, Oct. 10, 2013 at 5 p.m. ET
Where: Lancaster Aquatics Center, Lexington, Ky.
Tickets: Free Admission
Live Results: UKathletics.com
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LEXINGTON, Ky. - In the first of just two home meets in the 2013-14 campaign, the University of Kentucky swimming and diving program hosts Ohio State Friday at 5 p.m. in the Lancaster Aquatics Center.
In addition to being the home opener, the contest between UK and OSU marks Lars Jorgensen's first meet in Lexington as head coach. He takes over for Gary Conelly, who retired after 22 seasons at the helm. Jorgensen was named Kentucky's head coach in May after serving as associate head coach last season.
"We're excited to host Ohio State at home Friday," Jorgensen said. "They're an outstanding program and a perennial Big Ten powerhouse, it'll be a great way to open up our home season at the Lancaster Aquatics Center. Since we only have two home meets, it's going to be great to compete at home. We're looking forward to taking advantage of a great home pool advantage against a very good OSU team."
Admission to all UK home meets is free to the public. Friday's meet will begin at 5 p.m. with the playing of "Call to the Posts" from a member of the UK Marching Band. In support of Breast Cancer Awareness, the team will be wearing pink swim caps, and all fans who wear pink to the meet will be entered into a raffle to win a UK prize. Several other things are planned as part of a new and improved meet experience for fans.
Parking is available at Structure #7, located at 721 Sports Center Drive, at the corner of Sports Center Drive and Complex Drive. The parking structure is located just a short walk from the Lancaster Aquatics Center. More information about parking can be found at http://www.uky.edu/pts/.
After opening the season against perennial powerhouse Georgia, Kentucky faces another tough opponent in Ohio State. The OSU men finished 12th at last year's NCAA Championships with 20 individual All-America honors. The Buckeye women finished 28th nationally last season.
The UK men are coming off a 22nd-place national finish in 2013. Senior diver Greg Ferrucci placed fourth in all three NCAA diving events and became the first UK diver to earn First Team All-America honors in one season in all three diving events. The women, who sent then-sophomores Christina Bechtel and Christa Cabot to the NCAA Championships, did not place in 2013.
Fans unable to attend Friday's meet at the Lancaster Aquatics Center can follow along with all the action with live results at UKathletics.com. Additional updates and behind-the-scenes notes and photos can be found at @UKSwimDive, the official Twitter account of the UK swimming and diving program.
Ohio State has a storied tradition of success in both men's and women's swimming and diving. The men have claimed 11 NCAA team titles, the second most of any school, all between 1943-1962.
Last season, the OSU men finished 12th at the NCAA Championships and a third-place Big Ten finish. The Buckeye women posted a 28th-place finish nationally and placed fourth at the conference championship.
The men have won 13 Big Ten titles and have earned 458 All-American honors, while the women own five league titles and 100 All-Americans.
Bill Wadley is in his 24th season as head coach of the Buckeye's men's squad. The OSU women are under the direction of sixth-year head coach Bill Dorenkott.
Divers Greg Ferrucci and Christa Cabot claimed three of the four diving titles and swimmer Maclin Simpson won the men's 150-butterfly as Kentucky opened its season Sept. 25 with a loss at Georgia, the defending women's national champion.
The Kentucky men fell to Georgia 162-110 in the season-opener, while the UK women, competing against the SEC and NCAA champions from 2013, fell by a final score of 165-98.
Ferrucci and fellow senior John Fox finished first and second, respectively, on the one and three meter springboard to sweep the men's diving events. Cabot, a junior, won the women's 1-meter event and finished second in the 3-meter diving competition. In the men's 150 yard butterfly, Simpson finished in 1:21.51, just 0.80 seconds ahead of Georgia's Will Freeman.
A full recap from the season-opener at Georgia can be found here.
UK returns to the road Oct. 24 and 25 when it travels to Carbondale, Ill., to face Southern Illinois and fellow SEC foe Missouri. The competition will get underway at 5 p.m. ET on Oct. 24 and resume at 10 a.m. on the 25th.
Lars Jorgensen is in his first season as head coach at Kentucky after serving as an associate head coach for the Wildcats last season. A 1988 Olympian and standout student-athlete at the University of Tennessee, Jorgensen served as interim head coach for his alma mater in 2011-12. He also spent time on the coaching staffs at Toledo and LSU.
As a student-athlete at UT, Jorgensen holds the school record in the 1,000 freestyle, set in 1992. He earned a silver medal at the 1993 SEC Championships in the 1,650 freestyle and helped the Volunteers to a third-place finish.
At the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, Jorgensen placed ninth in the 1,500-meter freestyle. His brother Daniel also competed in 1988, making them the second pair of brothers to participate in an Olympics. Daniel returned to the Olympics in 1992 and won a bronze medal as part of the 800 freestyle team, while their father, Niels, was an Olympic wrestler for Denmark.
UK returns all four student-athletes that competed at the 2013 Men's and Women's NCAA Championships. Senior diver Greg Ferrucci is coming off fourth-place finishes in all three NCAA events and became the first diver to earn First-Team All-America honors in one season on the 1 meter, 3 meter and platform. Senior John Fox and juniors Christina Bechtel and Christa Cabot made their first NCAA appearance in 2013.
Seniors John Fox and Maclin Simpson and junior Michael Christian were named captains of the UK men's team, while juniors Christina Bechtel, Christa Cabot and Lindsay Hill were announced as captains of the women's squad.
The 2013-14 campaign features dual meets with four SEC foes and two home competitions. After the Wildcats host Ohio State on Friday at 5 p.m. they welcome Cincinnati to Lexington on Feb. 1 at noon. Both events will be held at the Lancaster Aquatics Center on the UK campus. The season begins with a dual meet at Georgia on Sept 25, when the Blue and White go up against the defending national champion women's team and No. 10 men's team.
The 2014 SEC Championships will be held Feb. 18-22 in Athens, Ga. The NCAA Women's Championship will be in Minneapolis, Minn., March 20-23, while the men's national championship will be March 27-30 in Austin, Texas.
The complete 2013-14 schedule can be found here.
For complete news and updates on the Kentucky Swimming and Diving program, go to UKathletics.com/SwimmingDiving. Breaking news, behind-the-scenes updates, photos and more can be found on Twitter at @UKSwimDive and Facebook at Facebook.com/UKSwimDive.


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The rush for gold has been so overwhelming in Sacramento, that there are now more miners, than there is territory to mine for it. There have been several reports to date, of futility and high rates of rage related crime in the small, shanty mining towns.
Rumor has it, that somewhere in South Dakota, in the small town of Dead Wood, locals where digging wells in the countryside, searching for new water sources.
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8am Registration Opens
9:30am Player Briefing
10am Game on
12:30-1:30pm Lunch Break
1:30-3:30pm Game on
Awards and free giveaways to follow promptly after game ends up front
Primitive camping available. Drop off your camping waiver off at the registration building when you arrive.
Event Specific Rules
Please refer to Fort Knox House rules for general scenario & big game rules, these rules pertain to event specifics that may alter between other games you have played general scenario & big game rules
Insertion Points:
Occur every 15 minutes with a 5 minute window
Typical insertion points will be used for this game.
- Area 51 near the front
- Bone Yard (Car Field)
At the start of the game and after each break there will be a fifteen minute window for players that have not been on the field for the new segment, to enter into the game, after this normal insertion rules apply.
The last hour of Sunday play will be a will be a final battle. This will be held in the Tire, POW, and Area 51 fields.
Starting insertions points will be announced upon commander's consent. Insertion points will flop both days after the midday breaks.
Gold and some other items will be located throughout the field. These props may not leave the field for any reason during game play. You may cash them into the banker at any time while game play is live. If at a break period, you must turn in your Gold or Props to get credit, while exiting the field at the Agents location.
Slapstick Scoring
Slapsticks will be counted at random times throughout the game by the producer. You will want to keep the Slapsticks in your favor. They will be worth "in game SUPPLIES". Whoever has the most sticks at the count, will get the FREE supplies.
Banker/ Ticket Agent/ General Store
As you mine your Gold, you will have to take it to the Bank for deposit. At this time, you will incur a running total of how much gold you have.
This person is who you need to see, for buying Train/Stage coach tickets, and all of your supplies you need to mine your Gold, and complete your missions.
The Banker/Ticket Agent cannot be taken hostage or killed.
The Bankers location will be in the corner by the Chrono area. See the Banker often to see if he has any deals on ticket prices, or discounts on supplies throughout the game. This will be for buying items like Dynamite, and MOS cards that are needed to complete missions, stop the train, and blow up structures.
MOS, Supply / Prices
Shovel= 1 Gold Chip
Burlap Sack = 1Gold Chip
Medics = 10 Gold Chips
Carpenters = 10 Gold Chips
Dynamite = 15 Gold Chips
Scout (1) = 20Chips
Stage Coach (Must be 5 People) =25 Gold Chips
Train Tickets (Must be 10 People) = 30 Gold Chips
Gold Bars
Deck of Cards
Poker Chips
Shovels (Card) are needed to mine the Gold.
Burlap Sacks (Card) are needed to carry the Gold.
Medics (Card) used to heal wounded players. Does not heal Head shots! You must wear White Tape on both arms.
Stage Coach (Must be 5 People with Card, arm to shoulder) can go anywhere on the field safely, and can only shoot at a Scout. Only the lead player can be shot by a Scout. Anyone other than a Scout cannot shoot at the Stage Coach!!
Scout (1 person with Card) can follow the Train, because, he is on Horseback. You cannot go into the Station. Scouts can only shoot at the lead player of a Stage Coach, or the Train.
Dynamite (Card and Prop) Used to blow up Train Tracks, or Structures, includes ALL LEVELS! This can only be used on Train Tracks, or Structures!
Carpenters (Card) can rebuild any Structure or Train Tracks. You must use a Carpenter to rebuild structure or tracks, before use! To use this MOS, you have to spend 10 minutes at the specific point you are repairing.
Train (Must be 10 People, Arm to shoulder) must stay on the tracks, and can go to any of the other Train Stations without any attack, from players that are not a scout. You can only enter or exit the Train at a Station. There will be a route in paint that the train will follow. No exceptions. Once at the Station, you have 5 seconds to prepare to exit the Train. The lead person will shout and count out loud, 5 4 3 2 1. In this countdown, you are safe to find cover in the Station.
If there are 2 Trains going in the opposite direction, and are coming at each other head on, you will have 2 options. If you decide to ram each other, both Trains will wreck, and all aboard are dead. Your other option is to walk backwards to the nearest Train Station.
Only the lead player in line can shoot at the scout. The Scout can only shoot at the lead person!!!
The final scores will be tallied at the end of the game, when each commander has turned in all of the props, Gold, and whatever they have that will count towards Gold. Whichever side has the most Gold, will win the game.
The game will start on time as scheduled! You will be given a warning before the start of each segment!! If you are not there, it is your loss! This is your only verbal warning you will receive!!
The tide rope will act as a river. There will be 3 ways to cross it. Use the Train, or go through the Main Hut in POW, or use the big bridge.
There will be 4 missions per hour. These will be handed out at the top of the hour, and you will have the whole hour to complete them. One of the missions will be determined by a special process!
What is on the mission card, as to what you are supposed to do, and how you are to do the mission, is the only way you can complete that mission for points. You have to do exactly as the card says.
The missions will consist of 2 missions to physically mine Gold, and 2 that will consist of timed missions. There will be action involved in these.
The missions will be as follows .
2 of them per hour will be, going to the designated area, and following the directions on the card. You will have to take the area, while searching for the gold. There may be a fight for that area, there may not.
The other 2 missions will be to go to the designated area, and follow the directions on the card. It may tell you to go attend church, go to the bar, take out the Town Marshalls, get arrested.
There will be 2 Town Marshalls. They will have the authority to arrest you!! They will carry guns! They will be included in the missions, they cannot just start shooting at anyone at any time! DO NOT SHOOT THE MARSHALLS. You will receive a ref punch.
Only the Commander can deposit the Gold, and Purchase the supplies they want or need.
As a twist in the game, there will be some missions that will be peaceful missions. You will have to control your urges to shoot other miners, and get along. If you do not, you will be arrested by a town Marshall.
If you break the rules, you will get a Ref Punch. Your 3rd Ref Punch will get you ejected from the game with no refund!!
There will be no Barrel Tagging!!!
Cheating and Wiping will not be TOLERATED
If you are on a Team, they will be pulled off of the field for 1 hour, as penalty for your actions!!!Dead players do not talk!!! For any reason!!! You will get Ref Punched if you are caught!!
* Event staff reserves the right to change, omit, or add to these rules at any time with or without prior notice
Posted 22 January 2013 - 10:05 AM
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Posted 24 January 2013 - 06:54 PM
Is all your events BYOP?
Yes! Fort Knox is a BYOP field!
Posted 25 January 2013 - 05:37 AM
Woot! Big game on my bday weekend. I will be there.
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Decision Date: 01/25/01 Archive Date: 01/31/01
On appeal from the
Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in St. Louis,
Entitlement to service connection for sleep apnea as
secondary to service-connected post-traumatic stress disorder
Appellant represented by: Disabled American Veterans
Richard A. Cohn, Associate Counsel
The veteran served on active duty from April 1970 to December
This matter comes before the Board of Veterans' Appeals
(Board) on appeal from an August 1999 rating decision of the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office in St.
Louis, Missouri (RO) which denied service connection for
sleep apnea as secondary to service-connected PTSD.
1. The record includes all evidence necessary for the
equitable disposition of this appeal.
2. There is competent medical evidence linking current sleep
apnea to the veteran's service-connected PTSD.
The veteran's sleep apnea was aggravated by his service-
connected PTSD. Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000, Pub.
L. No. 106-475, 114 Stat. 2096 (2000); 38 U.S.C.A. § 5107,
38 C.F.R. § 3.310(a) (2000).
The veteran attributes sleep apnea to his service-connected
PTSD. The veteran does not contend that he incurred or
aggravated sleep apnea during service and there is no
evidence of sleep apnea or other sleep disorder in the
veteran's service medical records SMRs.
Procedurally, this appeal is developed fully and ready for
Board adjudication. The RO has verified the veteran's period
of service; there is no issue as to the substantial
completeness of the veteran's application for VA benefits;
the veteran has undergone VA examination pursuant to the
application; the RO has requested and associated with the
claims file all available service and postservice medical
records pertinent to this appeal; VA is unaware of other
unrequested records pertinent to this appeal, and; the
evidence is sufficient to permit the Board to proceed with
appellate review. See Veterans Claims Assistance Act of
2000, Pub. L. No. 106-475, 114 Stat. 2096, (2000).
A veteran may be entitled to service connection for a
disability under either a direct or secondary analysis.
Direct service connection is warranted for disability
resulting from disease or injury incurred or aggravated in
service. 38 U.S.C.A. §§ 1110, 1131 (West 1991); 38 C.F.R. §
3.303 (2000). Secondary service connection is warranted both
for a disability caused by a service-connected disorder and
for a disability aggravated by a service-connected disorder.
38 C.F.R. § 3.310(a) (2000). In the latter case,
compensation is limited to the extent to which the service-
connected disorder increased the severity of the secondary
disorder. Allen v. Brown, 7 Vet. App. 439, 448 (1995); Jones
(Wayne) v. Brown, 7 Vet. App. 134, 136-37 (1994). A service-
connected secondary disorder becomes part of the original
disorder. 38 C.F.R. § 3.310(a).
The veteran is a decorated former Army combat soldier whose
PTSD has been service-connected since July 1995. SMRs
include no evidence of a sleep disorder in service and the
veteran claims none.
VA medical records confirm that the veteran underwent sleep
studies in February and October 1998 from which he was
diagnosed with sleep apnea. A VA psychiatric progress note
from February 1999 briefly reviewed the studies' findings and
applicable research and concluded that PTSD and its treatment
"in all probability has aggravated the obstructive sleep
apnea." The note further states that "it is certainly as
likely as not that this veteran's sleep apnea is directly
related to his PTSD." The VA physician who examined the
veteran in July 1999 identified two likely causes of his
sleep apnea: enlarged tonsillar tissue and obesity. The
physician found no etiological connection between PTSD and
enlarged tonsillar tissue. However, he acknowledged that
"an argument could be made" linking the veteran's obesity
with PTSD although the veteran's medical records did not
include another medical opinion to that effect.
In the Board's judgment the record presents adequate evidence
upon which to base a finding that the veteran's PTSD
aggravated his sleep apnea. The opinion expressed in the
February 1999 progress note is neither ambiguous nor
equivocal on that point. The July 1999 examination report is
more tentative -- finding only a medical possibility of
attenuated causality under a different rationale.
Nevertheless, the July 1999 opinion does not refute the
February 1999 opinion, and it is well established that VA
itself may not refute expert medical conclusions in the
record with its own unsubstantiated medical conclusions.
Colvin v. Derwinski, 1 Vet. App. 171, 175. (1991).
Therefore, absent medical evidence actually denying a causal
linkage between PTSD and sleep apnea in this case, the Board
reads the two opinions together as providing, at minimum,
evidentiary equipoise which must be resolved in the veteran's
favor. See 38 U.S.C.A. § 5107(b). Accordingly, the Board is
constrained to find that service connection for sleep apnea
is warranted here under a secondary analysis. See 38 C.F.R.
§ 3.310.
Service connection for sleep apnea is granted secondary to
service-connected PTSD.
Member, Board of Veterans' Appeals
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Interesting. The 81 was the fastest 301 I believe. When you say "restore" what is your intention? Do you want to go back to 100% stock parts and setup? If not, what is your limit on modifications? For my money I'd be interested in playing with the turbo and cam a little bit to see if I could get some gains in the motor. As far as body parts are concerned, I would try to get factory parts (should be pretty widely-available). Repops on these are really a nightmare.
Last, even as this is a labor of love, I would investigate your current value and what it will be when you're done. Decide what level of "I just like this car" gap in the investment you're ok with.
Calculate what you think it will cost, part for part on the restore... Then double that figure. Its usually pretty close.
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Restoring a car is a process. You would be best off buying a "how to" book on basic restoration.
You must decide at the outset, whether it's going to be a true "restoratin" (all back "original") or a "restification", where certain changes and modifications are done. Once a path is "chosen", STAY ON IT.
Parts for the '81 are readily available. Ames Performance and Performance Years are, IMO, the two best places to get Pontiac resto parts. They don't sell Chevy or other GM stuff, Pontiac ONLY.
The engne is another matter. Very little true "expertise" out there. There's a 301 forum. I don't remember the name. We've had success with them using parts from "other" engines and custom-ground cams (sounds expensive, it's not). The turbo is quite unique. ONLY a qualified turbo shop should TOUCH it.
Very "special" cars, IMO. They represented a "last gasp" of performance from the old-style cars. Not until the late '80s did performance approach the same level in T/A. 305 just didn't cut it...
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A federal judge in Flint has struck down a Michigan law that blocked graduate student research assistants from joining a union at public universities.
The 2012 law was declared unconstitutional Wednesday for unusual reasons. Judge Mark Goldsmith says provisions of the law related to graduate students were in a bill that was originally drafted to address powers of emergency managers.
Goldsmith says the law violates the Michigan Constitution's "change of purpose" clause.
University of Michigan graduate research assistants have attempted to unionize, but that effort was chilled by the law signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. The university's board of regents board supports the students.
In 1981, state labor regulators said graduate research assistants aren't public employees. Union advocates want the matter reopened