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Originally Posted by Faster View Post
Thanks for the update Jim... sounds like you have a pretty good 'plan' and that it's going to work out.
...btw... what of your poor lonely Cal in Portland?
|Jim H
Originally Posted by JohnRPollard View Post
Those Arconas are hot looking boats. Personally, I haven't seen them over here yet. What's the "word" on them? Less costly than an HR, but how do they compare quality-wise? Where would they fall in the HR/Malo/Najad spectrum?
We've talked with an owner, and the response was that the strength and stiffness of the boat was what sold them on it, along with a spirited sailing ability and easy of handling. In rougher conditions, the boats supposed tuck into a groove and hold it (with none of the flexing and popping that can occur otherwise).
What I like about this concept is that the boats are said to be much stiffer and stronger than the typical mass produced model, but they aren't exceptionally heavy. They appear much "racier" than the typical HR or Najad, and they mostly have aft racing-style cockpits with the mainsheet right in front of a large, central wheel.
The cabins, however, are more like a comfortable cruising boat. Not heavy wood, but not acres of plain fiberglass either. We both preferred the interior to a Dufour.
In the end, I think the HRs and Najads are great, but they are very expensive over here (maybe 2.5 times the cost of a production Dufour or Jeanneau), and heavy, and typically center cockpit and maybe not perfect in light airs. In contrast, the Arcona's could be a nice step up from a typical production boat, stiff and nice below, but lighter with a performance bent and a more active cockpit. Fun, in other words, but safe and possibly easy to handle.
Thanks for the update Jim... sounds like you have a pretty good 'plan' and that it's going to work out.
...btw... what of your poor lonely Cal in Portland?
It's always great to hear from you. I always make a point to read your updates from the european boatshows and your chronicles from family sailing vacations in and around the UK.
Sounds like you've struck a good balance for your family. Afterall, circumnavigating isn't the only way to experience the joys of sailing with your family. And while the ocean is a wonderful place to explore, there's certainly a lot to see on land, too!
Those Arconas are hot looking boats. Personally, I haven't seen them over here yet. What's the "word" on them? Less costly than an HR, but how do they compare quality-wise? Where would they fall in the HR/Malo/Najad spectrum?
|Jim H
Time for another quick update. It's been over four years since the first post, and almost two years since the last update.
We continue to live in London, UK, and tweak and improve our '73 Rival 34. This year she got a full rigging check, new primary winches, and a full bottom check and new anodes. We had the life raft re-certified and we have a new EPIRB. One of her windows broke a few weeks ago (just cracked up in the frame while at the dock), and that's being repaired this week.
As for classes, I did complete my Yachtmaster Theory course last winter, and I've done the First Aid, Radar, and others. My wife has also done the First Aid and Diesel, and in the next couple of years will do her Yachtmaster Theory course over a winter.
We had to cancel most of our longer sails this summer because I had a massive project at work for the entire summer, but that's slowing down now so we have some shorter trips planned this month and in October.
We went to the Southampton Boat Show yesterday and picked up an indoor butane heater that runs off of "Butane Battery" cartridges that are supposed to last about 1.75 hours each. It puts off Carbon Dioxide but not Carbon monoxide.
Next summer we're planning two to three weeks of sailing to France and the Channel Islands on our boat with the kids.
We love our Rival 34, but it's always fun to think about the next boat. Our kids are getting larger and older, and before too long they'll be looking at colleges. At the boat show yesterday we decided that we might start thinking of a "next boat" to coincide with our 50th b-days in a few years. By that point, we'll likely have dual citizenship if we are still living in the UK, which will make it easier to sell our Rival and buy another boat.
At the boat show, our favorite boats again were the smaller Arcona sailboats, a Swedish boat that is more affordable than HRs and similar:
Arcona 34 foot
Arcona 37 foot
What's fun to think about is having a five to eight year boat loan for the next boat, and having a budget of around 100,000 sterling, so that work on paying off a new, possibly larger boat in the last years before early retirement (while also helping kids with college costs, etc.). In the end, we want a boat that would be good for cruising for two most of the time, so we're not considering overly large or heavy boats.
The Arcona are great new boats and not over priced in the 34 to 37 foot range, but they are somewhat rare. We'd also consider up to a 40 foot older Ovni, or a newer up-to 40 foot Dufour.
The Dufour was our second favorite boat of the show yesterday:
We could likely look for a newer 40e performance model in the future. All things being equal, I'd be happy with the 34e, but if we're going to retire early to cruise for a few years, we're going to need space. Some could say the Dufour is "too light" for long range cruising, but I'm open to consider it. In our budget, we could have a 2000 model or newer.
So, that's the update. We sail as much with the kids as possible, in voyages of 1 to 3 weeks. We own and maintain an older 34 foot that is very stable and safe, but heavy. We're planning for a lighter but manageable newer boat in the next 3-4 years. We're balancing saving for college with current sailing costs and long-term sailing costs. We like the idea of dual citizenship and early retirement.
The lists goes on. It's fun, however. If you go back to the original post, one might ask "what about cruising with the kids for five years?" For us, living overseas is much like cruising (we take vacations on the continent, and we're planning a week vacation in Malta for xmas, we sail across the English Channel), so in some ways that desire was fulfilled in a different way. As the kids grew older, we gave in to the financial side of things (how do we get them a great K12 education, how do we save for their college funds, how do we save for an early retirement and still have health benefits, how do we sail as much as possible, in interesting places, while achieving all these goals).
So, for now, that's the course we're on.
|Jim H
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A rough update:
1) We completely streamlined our possessions. No house, no cars, no junk. We kept a beach lot on the Oregon coast.
2) We moved to London, where the kids are increasingly excited about living in Europe.
3) We bought a nicely sea-worthy Rival 34, fully restored and ready to go. We sail almost every other weekend on the Solent.
4) We're taking extensive RYA certification courses. My wife has more than I do, but I have the Dayskipper rating already. (She'll finish her's soon.) We both did 13 evenings of theory courses and passed the exam (excellent chart work experience).
5) My wife and I both crossed the English channel earlier in May/June, with experienced Yachtmasters on separate trips. (Her to Channel Islands, me to Normandie).
6) We just got back from a great four days and nights of cruising to/from the Isle of Wight.
So, what's our possible future?
So, maybe things are going slower than others might like, but we do something just about every week that adds to a possible future like the one above. As the kids get older, they are more interested in the plan, and more confident they can be full and essential crew members.
I guess it's one of those things where the process is as important as the end, overall.
Have a great time in Mexico-- we still read Latitude 38 all the time online. How long do you plan to cruise?
Thanks for that, no doubt.
I live in the SF bay area, so plenty of wind even locally.
SF to San Diego, LA to SF couple of times, north to Eureka, etc.
Lots more to learn.
Kids need to get used to 30+ kts double reefed or hove to as well.
Get lots of practice coastal cruising before you set out...
Originally Posted by emagin View Post
Started sailing 3 years ago.
Why so late in life god only knows.
Have 2 kids
Wife loves sailing
Going to Mexico next month
And will be very upset if we are not on a boat in Cortez by 2009
Started sailing 3 years ago.
Why so late in life god only knows.
Have 2 kids
Wife loves sailing
Going to Mexico next month
And will be very upset if we are not on a boat in Cortez by 2009
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Jalen Ragland scored a career-high 17 points, and UTEP withstood an ice-cold final 12 minutes before dispatching Idaho, 64-60, on Saturday at the Haskins Center.
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"We had poise," Floyd said. "We didn't turn it over, and you've got to be able to make free throws when you get fouled. That was probably the biggest key for us tonight."
UTEP finished 14-for-18 from the line and committed eight turnovers in posting consecutive victories for the first time this season. The Miners also shot a season-high 52.3 percent from the field in moving to 3-0 at home.
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As the battles within the StarCraft universe begin to heat up, it can become quite overwhelming for any Commander or Overmind to keep complete track of the units they deploy. Rallying the combatants of war to the leaders bidding is an important part of a successful strategy, isn't it? Let us know in this week's poll how much you utilise rally points, and perhaps share a word or two on how you manage them.
We're pleased to announce the Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne 2010 Tournament. The upcoming tournament will use a similar format to those of previous years, with three invitational ladders hosted on the Kalimdor, Northrend, and Azeroth Gateways. Once again, these ladders will initially be populated on an invitation-only basis and feature the world's most established and successful Warcraft III players. Each will function as a standard Battle.net solo ladder, with their own Web interface displaying rankings, and their own map pools. We will be resetting the open ladder on March 29 for those interested in participating. For more information and details on the tournament, please check out the FAQ.
The Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset from Creative Labs is now available throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The headset features a slick design with built-in headset controls, illuminated Horde and Alliance glyphs, advanced 2.4GHZ wireless technology, THX Tru Studio PC audio, and more. For more information, visit the Sound Blaster website, or check out what the critics are saying over at Tom's Guide, PC World, and IGN.
The StarCraft universe is rich, vast and overshadowed by the scars of battle. The Terran, Zerg and Protoss armies duke it out on the surface of various planetary systems battling for supremacy, and in some cases simply for survival. With some on the hunt for the legendary artefacts left behind by the psionically-attuned Xel'naga, and others out for the blood of their foes, the races can only achieve what they desire by doing one thing and one thing only: crushing everyone in their path! All these races have their heroes - and we are curious; Who is your favourite character? Perhaps you would like to tell us, and your reasons why, by checking out this poll!
On top of that, we have a second poll running this week, dedicated to the StarCraft II beta testers: Do you use keybindings to manage your units and production?
We held our most recent Developer Chat on Twitter on last Friday night with StarCraft II Game Director Dustin Browder and Production Director Chris Sigaty! To read the full transcript of this very detailed Developer Chat, check the thread on our Community forums.
The Blizzard Fan Art Section has been updated with three new artwork from Diablo.


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45Ben Riley
2003 SEC Pitcher of the Week, Feb. 7
2003 Team co-captain
2003: Served as the No.1 pitcher on the staff for the second straight year ... Won-loss record was deceiving as the Vols averaged just 4.8 runs per game in his starts ... Led the SEC with a .211 opponent batting average ... Made 15 starts, posting a 3-6 mark with a 3.48 ERA in 93.0 innings ... Did not miss a start for the second straight year ... Vols were 7-8 in his starts ... Named SEC Pitcher of the Week after striking out a season-high seven and walking none in five shutout innings in his first start of the season against Morehead State 2/7 ... Allowed just one hit in the contest, facing one batter over the minimum ... Picked up his other two wins versus South Carolina 3/21 and Ole Miss 4/4 ... Pitched in three of the four Tennessee shutouts on the season ... Tossed his first complete game in a 1-0 loss to Kentucky 4/18 ... Matched his career-high 9.1 innings in UT's 1-0 win over Arkansas 5/9 ... Worked at least five innings in 13 starts, pitching into at least the seventh six times ... Held opponents to three or fewer earned runs nine times, including not allowing an earned run four times ... Went 2-4 with a team-best 3.34 ERA in 10 SEC starts.
2002: Evolved into UT's No. 1 pitcher, going 5-3 in 15 starts ... Posted a 5.08 ERA in 90.1 innings with 75 strikeouts ... Tied for the team lead in victories while ranking second in starts, innings pitched and strikeouts ... Was just 2-2 in first 10 starts before going 3-1 in his last five ... Won three straight starts over Arkansas 4/19, No. 6 Mississippi 4/26 and No. 23 LSU 5/4, working into the ninth against the Rebels and Tigers, respectively ... Also won back-to-back starts versus Bowling Green State 2/16 and Minnesota 3/3 ... Tossed five shutout innings in Bowling Green State game, giving up four hits ... Held the Gophers to one run on one hit in six innings at the Hormel Foods Classic in the Metrodome ... Worked at least five innings in 11 of his 15 starts, logging a season-high 9.1 innings versus Vanderbilt 5/17 in a game that went 12 innings ... Struckout 10 batters in that game ... Was only Vol hurler to start every SEC game, going 3-3 with a 5.71 ERA ... Struckout a season-high 11 in loss to Auburn 3/22 in eight innings ... Also struckout eight in 5.2 innings against Kentucky 4/3, while punching out seven in 6.2 innings versus Georgia 3/29.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Attended Iowa Western Community College where he was coached by Therron Brockish ... Made one start in 2001 before missing the remainder of the season due to injury, taking a redshirt year ... 2001 Academic All-America ... Was the staff ace as a freshman in 2000, compiling a 13-2 mark with a 2.59 ERA, striking out 107 in 100.2 innings ... Has 13 complete games in 14 starts ... Opponents hit .206 ... Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 49th round in 2000 ... Garnered second team All-America and first team all-region honors while setting school records for wins, ERA, strikeouts, complete games and innings pitched ... Team finished with a 43-18-1 record and Region XI champions.
HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time all-district and all-conference selection at West Des Moines Valley High School ... Coached by Steve Mohr who led team to four consecutive conference titles ... Named first team all-state following senior campaign in which he fashioned an 11-1 mark with a 1.69 ERA, striking out 110 in 78.2 innings ... Also hit .446 with 16 doubles, three home runs and 46 RBI ... Was a second team all-state choice his junior season with a 10-1 record and 1.29 ERA in 65.1 innings with 82 strikeouts ... Held a .398 with 17 doubles, two home runs and 24 RBI ... Holds school records for wins in a season and career and most doubles in a season.
PERSONAL: Born: Feb. 13, 1981 in
Independence, Kan. ... Full name: Daniel Benjamin Riley ... Parents: John and
Joanne Riley ... Has two brothers, Brett and Pete, and a sister, Abbey ... Models
himself after Hall of Famer George Brett.


text: Ok, so I'm back for more advice. I started skating in October of last year, and I'm at ISI Gamma/Delta level (doing bits of both). I've run into an issue with my skates though. Initially when I bought skates, I didn't want to invest too much into it (not knowing how I'd really do at this skating business). So I bought some Riedell 133TS skates. They work fine, except they are too wide (I need a narrow, but they don't come in narrow). So I wear an extra sock to try and make up the width. Well, I should probably say they worked fine. Lately though I'm not so sure. My Achilles tendon gets really sore after skating, and I'm having a hard time keeping my edge (mostly inside) on things like 3 turns and mohawks. Also, I've noticed my heel slips when I do 3 turns. Also, I sometimes get cramps in my arches after skating for a while. I'm not sure how much of this is the skates and how much is skater error. When we were trying to fix my 3 turn, the first thing my coach asked was if my skate was tight enough, so I guess that's what stood out to her immediately. So I'm feeling like it's time for new boots, but what if it's all just me? Of course, if I get new boots I also run into the dilemma of what boots to get. If I'm going to pay that much for skates I want it to last longer than the 6 months or so I've had these, but I also don't want to have boots so stiff I'll never break them in with the 3 hours a week a currently skate. My current skates are still in great shape, I just have to fight to get them tight enough to feel comfortable to skate in. And there is no where locally that I've heard of where I can try on boots, so I'm out of luck with that. Ok, that's all I got. Advice is greatly appreciated!


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Just ordered one, this will be my first mp3 player.
retnavycpo wrote:I have two of these players, and this price is WELL worth it. You can add a microSD to the player, and double the memory. Outstanding deal.
I have one too. Bought the 4GB and added an 8GB microSD along the same logic. Problem with this is that the microSD is very slow in the database refresh compared to internal memory. I got the Sandisk class II 8 GB micoSD. Unless you don't mind waiting a few minutes for the refresh after changing any content, get the bigger internal memory unit.
Also, if you go the microSD route, the forums are full of reports that these units have problems with video playing off of Kingston cards.
I own 2 of these and they work great.
I got one of these the last time they were offered and I'm in love. It arrived in pristine condition...looked like it had never been used. My days of Creative player bliss are over. The Fuze syncs easily with my WMP playlists. Sansas have great sound, even with the standard headphones that they come with.
One other nifty feature is the Slot Radio option. I love to load my own music and listen to playlists, but I am tempted to grab one of these SR cards (RadioShack had them on sale last week). RS also had lots of skins and accessories for the Fuze.
Coming from someone who has owned many different mp3 players from different companies, I highly recommend this.
sdwilkins wrote:we own 3 of these mp3 players that I paid full price for and have had for over 2 years. We have tons of video on ours and have had no problems. I would recommend this player to anyone who is looking for one.
I've had limited success with the Sansa Media Converter. More often than not, it won't work for me.
Also, I didn't like the earbuds at all. They kept falling out of my ears, and the padding fell off after only a few uses. Get yourself another decent pair of earbuds that are noise isolating. There are even some real noise canceling buds out there. Koss makes some decent ones and my wife likes them. I have a pair of low-end Sennheiser buds and like them.
I had 3 E200 from Woot and 3 E250's Loved them but hated the software.
Anyone know if these models have improved navigation software and accept 'playlist' from Win Media Player??
I've had one of these for a couple of years and had no trouble converting videos. I use a free flv converter on Realplayer stuff and then the standard "Sansa Media Converter."
It also works fine on DRM encrypted audio books, which is why I got it in the first place.
Warning: If you buy this, you WILL become addicted to woot!!
Just wanted to let everyone know that the crack is back (until it sells out, of course).
hkpoohster wrote:Anyone who has purchased one previously, is there any marking ("R" or "Refurb") on the back side of the player? I have a clip that has "R" etched into the back, which obviously cannot be removed. The e200's came with raised letters spelling "Refurb", but were actually removable metallic stickers. For gifting purposes, wondering what to expect. TIA
I have same sanza fuse, yes back of fuse says refurb, kind of raised letters, hope this helps.
atkinson217 wrote: You must convert videos using the (free and crappy) Sansa Media Converter or (if using Rockbox) the free WinFF.
In every other respect, the Fuze is great.
I got the f & C Media Converter and still have not been successful in putting video on mine. In other respects I love the thing, saved music, battery time, all good. I just cannot get the video to work. 8-(
I bought two of these, for me and my wife, for use with air travel, and they are great. I also bought three of the 2 Gb version for the grandkids, and they love them. cheaper than an Ipod.
Have the 2g and really love it. Had problems with the Sansa software so went with the video4fuse and it works great. Ordered three more because family that saw mine asked me to order one next time Woot had them.I do what the family tells me to do!
Unless woot staff has had a change of heart, there's no way to tell if you're getting a v1 or 2.
I e-mailed them last time and suggested that they could actually charge a little more if they took time to pick through and do a v1-only woot, but that ain't happened.
Perhaps, if more people try sending them an e-missive, it will take.
I'm going to peruse the return rules and see if I can just order a bunch & send back in any v2s.
For most folks, though, who want to keep it simple, the V2 is mighty fine. I have a Rockboxed e250 and I've been sticking with the Fuze V2 anyway. The screen and the sound is purdy.
And, to be honest, not having RB has made me learn how to use the Sansa firmware and realize it's much better than I originally thought.
apctek1998 wrote:anyone know if you can play video from the add on memory ?
Yes you can.
I have one and I am impressed with this player. I've used earlier Sansas with RockBox. But full Rockbox functionality is not yet available for this one yet.
SherylD wrote:I got the f & C Media Converter and still have not been successful in putting video on mine. In other respects I love the thing, saved music, battery time, all good. I just cannot get the video to work. 8-(
Use video4Fuze.
If you're using this or the Sansa Media Converter (WinFF, too, I think) in any version of Windows newer than XP, you should right-click the shortcut for the program, click the "compatibility" tab and set it to run in XP compatiblity mode.
Wootstaff, this comes up constantly, repeatedly every Fuze woot. Why not just put a link to it in the post?
atkinson217 wrote:I'm not sure how to explain it simply. Recording from FM is easy with both the default firmware and the much more awesome Rockbox firmware. Both also let you record from voice.
I have the 2GB player and was totally unaware that you could record FM. But you can, thx for this info...YEA!
(just hit "down" on the scroll wheel, then wheel down to "recording"...easy once you know it is there)
I purchase the 2GB version a few months ago and I have no "R" or anything that indicates that this is a refurb. But it comes pre-opened without instructions (easy to download though). So you get a player, transfer cable and ear buds all loose in a brown box (opened, not in a manufacturers' box).
Totally worth it though!
I bought the 8 gb version for personal use earlier this year, and I couldn't be happier. In for one, to give to my brother for his birthday. ^_^
xazothia wrote:What's the lifespan of a refurbed Sansa? I'm thinking of actually buying this one, but I don't want to if it's gonna die in a year.
Ya takes yer chances. I have ordered 2 M250s, 1 E250, and a Clip over the years. One of the 250's croaked, one still going after nearly 4 yrs. E250 had the notorious headphone jack short out on left side, but all other functions still work through one ear and the bottom connector. Clip has been perfect. Would not hesitate at a Woot price to try it.
Just picked up my second one from woot for my wife. I got mine six months ago and use it daily. I Love It! It is rockboxed, though I rarely use it. I find the sansa UI quicker to navigate for music and videos. The sansa media converter works fine for videos as long as they are in avi. format to begin with. I had one issue with audio/video sync but just had to make sure the avi. file was at 30 fps before converting. In closing, I recommend getting one, barring getting a dud, you will love it too!
Soooo tempting.. unfortunately, I already got a v1 8gb off ebay for $40.
Though Sansa firmware is decent and doesn't really deserve to be knocked on so much, Rockbox just offers soooo much more. HOPEFULLY ITS A V1 FUZE.. if not, you can just return it or sell it on ebay. Refurb'd 4gb fuzes I've seen go for about the same price as this.
New egg has a 8Gig Sansa Fuze combo deal for $47 with a car charger. Worth it, especially with the free shipping they offer.
You shouldn't worry about it's lifespan. It will likely arrive DOA like the last Fuze I wooted. Ever wonder why there are so many of these refurbed units about.
EdTerrific wrote:New one for sale via deals.woot...same price.
Actually not.....that's the Sansa clip over there, not the Fuze.
With the stock firmware, can you charge the Fuze (using the computer) and still play music?
That's the most infuriating part about my e200 - it won't charge and play at the same time. As soon as it connects to the computer it goes into synch mode and won't play anything until you unplug it
I have the 8GB one and got it refurbished from Woot. I don't remember exactly when I got it, but sometime in 2008 and it's still going strong.
I Wooted 2 of these last go around. 1 red, 1 black. Both are perfectly good, look new, and let's face it....these things live rough lives, and lose themselves magically....why pay more?
Note: If you woot 2 or more of these, be sure to check the firmware versions on each before updating, mine were different.
Does anyone at woot know if the fuze for sale has the version 1 Firmware that Rockbox supports?
Alright...I use my mp3 players every day at work. Loved the e200 sanza series...kept killing off the headphone jacks though...and no wonder...the female jacks were cheap junk...and the pigtail jacks I soldered on the motherboard were a fix for only a short while longer. No surprise for me though...killing off headphone jacks has been my life since the first walkman...heh. If a player survives the 8 month benchmark (with my active life)...it's generally some sort of miracle. Not to drag on...here's the question:
Wondering if Sandisk has made improvements to the headphone jacks on the fuze? Anyone having problems in this area?
Also...searched around a bit...didn't find anything. Is it possible to use the data sync port as a headphone jack with some sort of adapter?
zuluhead wrote:With the stock firmware, can you charge the Fuze (using the computer) and still play music?
That's the most infuriating part about my e200 - it won't charge and play at the same time. As soon as it connects to the computer it goes into synch mode and won't play anything until you unplug it
No you can't, but your question is almost non-sensical! A fuze that does not have rockbox simply belongs to a person who has not tried it.
BTW, You can listen +charge with Rockbox, and you can listen+charge with the default firmware as long as it is charging from a charge-only power cord (no USB).
Viaken wrote:Does anyone have any clue whether these would be V1 or V2? I don't want one if I can't put Rockbox on it...
As Lucy asked Schroeder, "What makes Beethoven so great? Did he ever have his picture on a bubblegum card?" If Rockbox can't support Fuze V2, then maybe Rockbox should be modified so that it can. I dunno, maybe it's just me.
What a coincidence...came on to see what I do about a defective product and low and behold you're selling it again! I loved this Fuze, menus are easy, great screen graphics, but the ear buds didn't fit my ears, so I did buy new ones...However, the battery doesn't stay charged at all...this morning, after charging all night, it had half a bar...minutes later it wouldn't start at all, now it started and has a 1/4 bar. I'm not happy with this purchase, but I loved the mp3 player when it worked I want a replacement!
gdelius wrote:I had 3 E200 from Woot and 3 E250's Loved them but hated the software.
Anyone know if these models have improved navigation software and accept 'playlist' from Win Media Player??
I have three of these and have had lots of success and gotten lots of emjoyment. I don't have any trouble getting playlists from WMP. Sorry that I'm not up on the firmware or navigation you are referring to, but navigation is smooth and easy on this player.
Also to address some others, I've had success and gotten enjoyment from video on the player, though I'm not loading large video files. This isn't made for movies. I'm not saying you can't use it, but this player is clearly not made for that. Get yourself a portable video player or something if you want to do nothing but watch movies. The issue is with the size of the file for a movie. C'mon, this is a 4GB player with a two-inch screen. YouTube videos or music videos work fine. You will need software to convert the videoes to the right format. I use DVDFab and it is quick and easy for conversions. It's not freeware though.
I have an 8GB micro SD card on one of my units and it does take some time to refresh the media as one poster noted. Once the new content is refreshed (simply powered on followed by a couple of mintes wait) everything plays quick and smooth. And that's with my 8GB SD card nearly full. It's a very small trade-off for enlarging the capacity to triple. For me it's not even a thought. I love this player and get excited whenever Woot, Woots them. Note to self: step away from the BUTTON!
Does it have the lock on it like the Sansa Clip? My two year old desperately wants mine and I'd buy him one of his own if it does. Sounds ridiculous I know.
love it but it doesn't work after 5 weeks of light use.
alwhitmore wrote:Does it have the lock on it like the Sansa Clip? My two year old desperately wants mine and I'd buy him one of his own if it does. Sounds ridiculous I know.
Nevermind, to answer my own question I see that it has a hold button.
clintmills wrote:New egg has a 8Gig Sansa Fuze combo deal for $47 with a car charger. Worth it, especially with the free shipping they offer.
link or product number? I wasn't able to locate by searching for Sansa Fuze.
On a Windows PC, have you tried to "Safely Remove" the e200, but leave it plugged in? On some players that does the trick.
how sensitive is the FM signal to bends and moves of the headphone cord?
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Fearlessness. There aren't many products in this world that claim to offer it as a selling feature. But it appears Pentax may have added it as a side benefit of buying the new K-30. After all, it resists sun, sand, rain, dust, dirt and wind. Plus, it's rated cold-proof all the way down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Just what locations would you shoot where this camera would be out of its element? Not many, I'm sure. Indeed, the Pentax K-30 is the feisty wolverine of cameras: solid, smart, and seemingly indestructible.
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|LCD Screen Size
|Adjustable-angle LCD
|Lens 35mm Equivalent
|Optical Zoom
|Digital Zoom
|Filter Diameter
|Manual Focusing
|Manual Exposure
|Built-in Flash
|HDMI Output
|Internal Memory
|Memory Media
|Sensor Size
|23.7 x 15.7 CMOS
|Image Stabilization
|Sensor Shift
|Highest Resolution
|4928 x 3264
|4K Video
|Video Resolution
|1920 x 1080
|Width (inches)
|Height (inches)
|Depth (inches)
|Weight With Battery (ounces)
|Parts Warranty
|1 Year
|Labor Warranty
|1 Year
General Features
Playback and Editing Features
Battery Information
Supplied Software
Overview: The Pentax K-30 is a D-SLR camera with a rugged reinforced polycarbonate over stainless steel chassis. It is fully weather-sealed to resist water, fog, snow, sand, and dust, to give you outstanding performance in the elements, as well as the studio. It is also coldproof, making it ideal for use in sub-freezing, wet, snowy winter conditions (down to 14°F). This K-30 kit comes with the SMC Pentax DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR lens. The K-30 will accept other Pentax K-mount lenses to give you a variety of shooting options.
Note: The K-30 is not submersible and may be damaged by water under pressure.
3.0" LCD Monitor: The camera features a large, bright 3.0" LCD monitor for viewing the camera settings, framing your shots with Live View, and playing back recorded still images and movies. The monitor's 921,000-dot resolution gives you crystal clear images, and features approximately 100% field of view.
Viewfinder: In addition to the 3" LCD monitor, the K-30 has an optical, pentaprism viewfinder with 100% field of view. A diopter adjustment lets you focus the viewfinder to your personal eyesight, if needed. The viewfinder's focusing screens are interchangeable.
Electronic Level Display: The K-30 has an electronic level display which shows a bar scale indicating the horizontal camera angle at the bottom of the LCD screen and a vertical camera angle on the right side. In the viewfinder, a horizontal angle display is available. The level display can be turned on/off in the shooting menu.
Compatible Lenses: The K-30 has a KAF2 bayonet mount with an AF coupler and lens information contacts (a K-mount with power contacts). Lenses with KAF3, KAF2 (power zoom not compatible), KAF, and KA mounts can be used. These lenses include DA, DA L, D FA, and FA J lenses.
Supplied Lens: This camera kit comes with the SMC Pentax-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL WR lens. The lens is made with a simplified weather-resistant construction by using DA* lens sealing technology, which makes it difficult for water to enter the lens. The wide angle-to-normal zoom lens' focal length is equivalent to 27.5mm-84.5mm in the 35mm format. The minimum focus distance is 9.84". It is ideal for general use, especially indoor photography, as well as portraits and landscapes. The lens features the Pentax SP (Super Protect) coating to repel dust, water, and grease.
Image Sensor: The K-30 is equipped with a large, 16-megapixel APS-C sized (23.7 mm x 15.7 mm) CMOS image sensor, which delivers high resolution image quality with accurate colors and low noise. It has 16.49 million total pixels and 16.28 million effective pixels. The sensor features an SP coating and Dust Removal function that shakes the sensor with ultrasonic vibrations every time the camera is turned on and off.
Shake Reduction (SR): The K-30 is equipped with the Pentax Shake Reduction (SR) system, which uses a magnetic force to move the image sensor at high speeds, compensating for camera shake. The Shake Reduction function allows you to take pictures at approximately 4 steps slower shutter speed without risk of camera shake. Movie Shake Reduction is also available for movie recording.
Recording Media: The camera can record still images and movies onto SD Memory Cards, SDHC Memory Cards, and SDXC Memory Cards.
Still Image Formats: The K-30 can shoot JPEG still images in 4 sizes in 3:2 aspect ratio. You can set the image quality level (compression ratio) for each size to Best, Better, or Good. In addition, uncompressed RAW images can be recorded using the full output of the CMOS sensor. The RAW files are recorded in the DNG (Digital Negative) format. RAW images must be "developed" and converted into JPEG files using the RAW Development function in the camera or using the provided Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 software. When the camera is set to RAW+JPEG, images in both JPEG and RAW formats are captured. Image sizes include:
Movie Recording: High Definition movies can be recorded in the MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format with audio recorded with the built-in monaural microphone. You can choose from Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 30 or 24 frames per second, or 1280 x 720 at 60, 30 or 24 fps. Standard def movies can also be recorded at 640 x 480 pixels (4:3) at 30 or 24 fps. The Quality Level can be set to Better, Best, or Good.
Interval Movie: You can take still pictures at a set interval from a set time, and save them as a single movie file. The interval can be set to 3 sec, 5 sec, 10 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, 10 min, 30 min, or 1 hour. The recording time duration can be set from 12 seconds to 99 hours. The first picture of the interval movie can be taken immediately, or at a set time in the future.
Focus Modes: You can set the focus mode switch to AF-S (auto focus-single), AF-C (auto focus-continuous), or MF (manual focus). In Auto Focus mode, the camera automatically focuses on the subject when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. In Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus by turning the focus ring on the lens.
AF Assist Light: In Auto Focus mode, when the subject is in a dark location, the AF Assist Light automatically turns on when the shutter release button is pressed halfway. You can turn off the AF Assist light, if desired.
AF Point: You can choose the part of the viewfinder to set the focus to: Spot, Select, or Auto. In Select mode, you can set the focus area to any of eleven points in the AF frame. In Auto mode, the camera selects the optimum AF point, even if the subject is not centered. You can select between 11 or 5 AF points. The active AF point is illuminated, superimposed within the viewfinder frame.
Drive Modes: The K-30 offers several options for shooting single and multiple images at once. You can choose from the following Drive Modes:
Metering: You can select the portion of the image sensor to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure:
Exposure Modes: The top-mounted Mode Dial lets you set the desired Exposure Mode. You can select from the following:
EV Compensation: You can deliberately overexpose or underexpose a picture using EV Compensation. The compensation value can be set between -5 and +5 EV (-2 and +2 EV in Movie Mode). The step interval can be set at 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV.
White Balance: White Balance is a function for adjusting the color of an image so that white objects appear white. You can choose Automatic White Balance (AWB), or a preset White Balance depending upon the lighting source: Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (4 types), Tungsten, Flash, CTE (Color Temperature Enhancement), or Manual. You can save three settings in the Manual and Color Temperature white balance modes.
ISO Sensitivity: You can set the sensitivity to suit the brightness of the surroundings. The sensitivity can be set to ISO AUTO or manually to ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, or 12800. The sensitivity range can be expanded to a range of 100 to 25600.
Flash: The K-30 has a built-in pop-up flash for use in low-light situations. The camera also has a top-mounted hot shoe for attaching an optional external flash unit, such as the AF540FGZ, AF360FGZ, AF200FG, or AF160FC. There are several Flash Modes to choose from:
Quick Zoom: Single images can be magnified up to 16 times in playback mode. While the image is magnified, you can use the 4-way controller to move around in the magnified area.
Multiple Image Display: You can display multiple images on the LCD monitor at once. You can choose the number of images to be displayed in the monitor: 4, 9, 16, 36, or 81. Images can also be displayed by folder or in a calendar filmstrip.
Image Editing: The Playback Mode Palette lets you perform playback and editing functions on recorded images and movies. Some of the functions include:
Video/PC Terminal: The proprietary Video/PC terminal can be used to connect the camera to your computer via the supplied I-USB7 cable. The terminal is USB 2.0 High-Speed compatible. You can also connect the camera to a TV using an optional I-AVC7 AV cable. The cable has composite video and mono RCA audio plugs. The AV output is automatically set based upon the hometown entered at the time of initial setup, in accordance with that region. The video output format can be manually set to NTSC or PAL, if necessary.
Cable Release (optional): A 2.5mm sub-minijack is provided for the optional CS-205 Cable Switch for operating the camera shutter release button.
Lithium-Ion Battery: The Pentax K-30 is powered by the D-LI109 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (7.2V / 1050mAh / 7.8Wh). The battery charges in approximately 240 minutes using the supplied D-BC109 battery charger. The image storage capacity with a fully charged battery is as follows:
|Normal Shooting
|Flash Photography
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|50% Use
|100% Use
|480 images
|410 images
|360 images
|270 minutes
|360 images
|300 images
|250 images
|210 minutes
AC Adapter (optional): When using the monitor for a long time, or connecting the camera to a computer or AV device, it is recommended to operate the camera on AC power. The optional K-AC128 AC adapter kit lets you operate the K-30 on ordinary household current. The AC adapter kit includes the D-AC120, a DC coupler (D-DC128) that can be inserted into the battery chamber, and the AC plug cord.
Battery Holder (D-BH109): The optional D-BH109 Battery Holder allows you to use AA batteries in the K-30. The battery holder can hold 4 AA batteries, and inserts into the battery compartment. You can use the following types of batteries:
|Battery Type
|AA Lithium
|Recommended when using the camera in cold climates.
|AA Ni-MH
|Rechargeable and reusable. A separate compatible battery charger is required.
|AA Alkaline
|Easily obtainable. Good for use in emergencies, or when checking camera functionality.
Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0: The K-30 comes with Silkypix Developer Studio 3.0 Software on the supplied CD-ROM. With the software, you can develop RAW files, adjust the color of the images and other settings, and save the new images in JPEG or TIFF format.
Compatible Operating Systems: The PENTAX Digital Camera Utility 4 software is compatible with the following operating systems:
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Today at 01:47:25 PMFox: 1pt text is great, yeah.... Meanwhile, I start feeling like I want to document GS2's MFT stuff. - Especially listing which file uses which compression format... to kind of get a sense of how gsmagic _could_ work.... Er....
Yesterday at 02:25:42 PMSeto Kaiba: you know I miss how SMF is almost dead now because having 1pt text to hide my true feels was perhaps the best part of web 2.0
Yesterday at 04:19:13 AMFox: Alright. Sounds good. I agree it does seem a bit silly. Sounds more of an April Fools type of thing. (Maybe having an ability for people to change their names limitless times specifically on April Fools is an idea.)
Yesterday at 04:09:25 AMKain: Sala asked me about the name, I thought it was silly but agreed he could have it only for a week. Tomorrow his name goes back to Salanewt.
Yesterday at 03:29:10 AMFox: And yay! Atrius is back! Thanks for the reply. Somehow I didn't notice the recuriveness before.
Yesterday at 03:25:29 AMFox: @ridiculous name for a week = Hm? So, how many characters would you say should be the maximum to have a name "permanently"... or better yet... How many characters can a name have on registration?
Yesterday at 01:00:50 AMAtrius: @Javi3, Lo siento, ya no tengo tiempo.
June 22, 2017, 08:57:37 PMFox: @conundrum = Think about 8/16/32 bit aligned address, and what that means... Etc.
June 22, 2017, 08:55:23 PMFox: @Space manager thought for gsmagic = What a conundrum... Whelp... I'll just do whatever.... Probably would waste more time thinking about preventing bugs than coding anyway. :P
June 21, 2017, 09:30:34 AMFox: Because he quit a long time ago and has other priorities?
June 21, 2017, 08:35:54 AMjavi3: Atrius, por que no sigues con el editor de golden sun?
June 20, 2017, 10:52:48 AMFox: It feels like the safest bet is to do Atrius's repointering system, and have something that organizes the tables done a bit separate... er... Well, it's something to think about.
June 20, 2017, 08:53:41 AMFox: HOWEVER... I can see other problems that might cause..... (Even with just the pointer in the MFT) Meh. It's like you actually need a program to apply patches to do it appropriately.
June 20, 2017, 08:46:38 AMFox: ... So... What am I thinking? You ask? That the patches the point data after MFT, should have had pointers in the MFT themselves.... In that case, I can see a possibility of everything working smoothly even if space is needed to the very end of the ROM.
June 20, 2017, 08:37:22 AMFox: It's basically that everthink from the point of editing, to the closest free space to the last entry's address would get repointed forward/backwards depending on space needed... and if space is mapped after patches are added, then that could mean the patches are also repointed. (:o)
June 20, 2017, 08:29:03 AMFox: Well, I mean if I map the space out the same way Atrius did it.
June 20, 2017, 08:26:41 AMFox: I have a hunch... when I add Map Palette editing the way I'm thinking about... it will cause all patches that repoint to after the MFT to break.... Especially if Atrius's editor wasn't used beforehand. Etc.
June 20, 2017, 07:27:17 AMFox: Hmmm... Let's see... regardless of method, I think I still do want to take some of Atrius's Space Manager code... Hmm.....
June 20, 2017, 07:07:27 AMFox: say*
June 20, 2017, 07:07:19 AMFox: I'd go so far as to see.. even if you are trying to be accurate, there could still be inaccuracies... However, that one was just an example where it was clearly intentional.


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June 21, 2013
CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati men's and women's soccer teams have released their season tickets for the fall 2013 season. Fans may purchase their season passes by clicking here or calling 1-877-CATS-TIX. Adult season tickets are $20, while UCATS members, seniors and youth-aged fans pay $10.
The men's team, coached by 13th yeah head coach Hylton Dayes, will be led by a pair of sophomores who each had breakout freshman campaigns. John Manga (Lexington, Ky./Henry Clay) finished last season with one goal and one assist for three points while Richardo Israel (Free Town, Jamaica/Lennon) anchored the defense and was named to the BIG EAST All-Rookie Team.
The women's side will be championed by Neil Stafford who is entering his first season as the head coach at Cincinnati. Stafford will look to 2012 leading scorers Laura Rose (Cincinnati, Ohio/Walnut Hills) and Mackenzie Grause (Ft. Thomas, Ky./Highlands) who tallied five and three goals, respectively, last season.
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In an attempt to reason with Santa this year, my 8-year-old grandson Gage wrote him a letter. Here is his Christmas list exactly as he wrote it:
"Santa You are so nice because you give everyone thats good presents. bad people get coal. Our family present might be an Xbox 360! I hope I get one. I also want a 3DS. I might get one for my B-day/birthday. but I am So happy! I have always wanted to see you. but I have a quisten. (I spelled that wrong.) is Redof the Red nosed Raindeer Real? Yes or No? Circle wich one. Well merry chirmas! and good luck. from gage.
PS. Write if my mom or Dad got me a membership for club penguin. Circle wich one. Yep Nope.
PSS. To know if you are real please (if you can) wake me up so I can see you. and if Redof is Real can I see him?
PSSS. one elf to."
As juvenile as the letter reads, it's actually an adult attempt to use logic on a completely fantastical proposition. It's also much better than I managed at his age.
I wrote several childhood letters to Santa, only one of which survives. I penned this list of Christmas demands when I was 7.
"Dear Santa. This is Bobby. I want a slingshot and a gun that shoots corks and a bow and 100 arrows and a turtle and a reel hatchet. Do not bring me any more pajamas. love Bobby. P.S. Are you reel? PSS what does Jesis look like?"
This is not as bad as the Christmas operational plan I wrote when I was 9, spelling out in detail Santa's "accidental" fall from our roof and subsequent burial in the backyard.
I was after that sack of presents. Why ask for a few things when you can keep everything? It would have worked, too, but I fell asleep.
Gage's letter gives me an idea. OK, maybe not. It would probably freak him out if Sonny put on a Santa suit and white beard, then snuck into Gage's bedroom in the middle of the night.
There's the risk of Gage having a Christmas seizure if he woke to find Santa leaning over him in the dark. No telling how long he would believe after that.
Also, even if he didn't faint from shock, Gage is smart enough to insist on seeing "Redof" and the elf. Those might be a little harder to come by.
All of this really begs the question about a child's belief in Santa. Some parents tell their kids he isn't real. Others say he is. Some kids figure it out on their own.
I didn't. I hung onto the magical belief as long as possible. The thought of being able to influence Santa with cookies and obsequious drivel appealed to me. He was a busy guy. He had to be easier to fool than the old man.
Eventually I was told the truth against my will. I felt robbed and bereft of hope. The magic was sucked out of life. Eleven years old and I was already considering a drinking problem.
Even then it took another couple of years before I gave up completely and accepted grim reality. The hope of being able to influence the imponderable doesn't fade easily.
I've decided to let things be. Gage can figure out Santa on his own. The kid is going to be my age soon enough. He'll need the practice dealing with life's other "Santas."
There are lots of great mysterious things over which a guy is required to have total faith and no real say government, career, church, marriage, TV programming, politics….
Hey, it's a big list.
Robert Kirby can be reached at email@example.com or facebook.com/stillnotpatbagley.


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The goal of this course is simple: to ensure students have a successful transition to Southeast Missouri State University. Throughout the course, students will learn to build on their information literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills. The intent of the people who designed this course was a practical one: to help make new students successful in meeting the academic demands they will face throughout their undergraduate years.
The interdisciplinary theme approach and the general syllabus designed for the First Year Seminar should assure students in all sections of the course that it will have strong academic and intellectual content, that a substantial and equitable amount of work will be required, and that the instructors who designed the themes would be highly motivated to make their sections of course interesting and useful.
Your professors have designed course activities which will introduce you to interesting and useful facts, processes, and disputes arising from topics such University Survival 101, Sanity Across the Ages, The American Dream, and Health Perspectives in the New Millennium. You will learn, under the guidance of a strong group of more than fifty teacher-scholars, a good deal about your interdisciplinary theme topics.
What matters most particularly to me, however, as coordinator of the course, is that all students develop strong skills in information literacy, thinking critically, and communicating effectively, and that they come to understand how the nine University Studies goals contribute to their success and well-being, both during their undergraduate years and throughout their lives, regardless of their majors or career objectives.
If you are a student reading this, I hope you enjoy taking the course as much as I enjoy teaching it. If you have questions or comments about the course, please feel free to contact me.
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Deadman Wonderland, a new, privately owned and operated prison, where the inmates are the main attraction in the amusement park built in just beside the prison. There are attractions similar to other parks and some that can only be found here like "Dog Race" where the audiences will watch the prisoners as they race through the obstacles.
Life in Deadman Wonderland is close to normal with the exception of those in death row. The said prisoners wear a collar which injects poison to them slowly and will kill them if they don't manage to get 100,000 CPs to buy a "candy", the so called name of the antidote, every 3 days which is the limit of the human body.
CP or Cast Points is the currency used inside the private prison which will be in the form of a credit card. It can be used to buy anything from clothings, food, cosmetics, furnitures, etc. and even to bail yourself out of the prison if you manage to earn enough. CP is earned through working in the amusement park or winning contests like the "Dog Race" where you could win 100,000 CPs.
And that is Deadman Wonderland!
The real purpose of this prison lies in secret...
The letters "A" to "F" symbolizes the six sectors of the prison, or so the prisoners think there're only 6. Deep within the ground lies the "G" sector where the main attraction of the facility is secretly being held...
"Carnival Corpse", The greatest form of entertainment in all of Deadman Wonderland. "Deadmen", people infected with the "Branch of Sin", the ability to manipulate their own blood and use it as a weapon for killing. These are experiments designed to fully exhibit their abilities. Their contents are most frequently fight to the death between "Deadmen".
Each "Deadmen" have a randomized title of their own, taken from names of birds, and is randomly chosen when they first arrive in the prison. Everyday, a fight will be held on a bird cage-like arena where 2 "Deadmen" will fight until one of them either couldn't fight anymore, gave up, or dead, but most of the time, the victor wouldn't kill his opponent for something much more amusing will happen. The winner will get 1 million CPs.
Every 3 at noon of the day after the match, the "Punishment Game" will be broadcasted throughout the "G" sector and to the vile rich watchers. The "Deadman" who had just lost his match is tied in a chair in a middle of a room. On his front is a slot machine, a personnel right beside it. The personnel will start the slot machine then wait for the prisoner's command to stop it. The slot machine will stop and show the prisoner and the personnel a specific body part/organ. The said body part will then be removed from him.
This is the real purpose of the creation of Deadman Wonderland; to capture and held captive of these people.
((Unlike sectors A to F, sector G is completely sealed from the surface world and has more shops than the first six sectors, like a Ramen Shop, a bar, a restaurant, salon, etc...))
Character Sheet
Branch of Sin: (How do you use your power? Do you make blades out of your blood? a whip? And what do you call it? Anything, but only one. Note that blood is limited, that's one weakness of overusing your power and ranged branch of sin attacks. Also note that you have to be bleeding to use your power)
Title: (Bird species. Example: Owl, Hummingbird, Crow.)
Background History: (Background of your character and how you got into the prison. Most of the time it's you accidentally activating your power and killing someone. Either way, if the government found out that you're infected with the branch of sin, they'll try to hide the truth and do everything, for you to get charged as guilty and sent to Deadman Wonderland.)
((OOC: I know that i'm not good in english so please bear with me ))


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Man shot and wounded two suburban Denver police officers Saturday night when they went to his residence to check on his welfare
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DENVER — A man shot and wounded two suburban Denver police officers Saturday night when they went to his residence to check on his welfare, authorities said.
The injured female and male officers returned fire, wounding the gunman, and he was arrested following the shooting in Lakewood, a few miles west of downtown Denver.
Lakewood police spokesman Sgt. Randy McNitt said all three were hospitalized with nonlife-threatening injuries.
He told The Associated Press that the officers' bullet-proof vests "played a key role" in saving their lives.
The violence erupted around 10 p.m. MDT when the two were sent to a residence to check on the man, after his wife told police he was despondent and was worried about him.
McNitt said that as the police arrived, the suspect came outside and opened fire with a handgun.
There was no further information on the extent of the injuries following the exchange of gunfire. No names were released.
Station KMGH reported that police also searched the man's home to see if he had weapons other than the handgun.
The residence was located near the intersection of West Jewell Avenue and South Kipling Street.
Police say the investigation will last through the night and the intersection will remain closed until morning.
The station said at least 14 police vehicles and 5 emergency vehicles, as well as vehicles from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, responded to the shooting.
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I have juste recieved my Jango Fett helmet from BM and some gloves that I hope will go well with my up and coming Jango costume. So I'm officially starting my Jango Fett build now.
Now I am wondering about some paints. I'm going to go as screen accurate as possible, and I've read that most of the Jangos use Rustoleum paint. Here in Norway, there's no chance of getting those, so I need to settle for either Tamiya or Humbrol. Any suggestions on what colours would be best is appreciated.
I'm also interested in other armour parts and some pointers to those. Specially the boots. If someone have any makers of boots that would go well with Jango, or know of any Pit Crews for sale, please shoot me a PM.
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Tuesday 27th March 2012
London N5 was a simply beautiful place to be on Saturday afternoon. Bathed in sunshine it contributed to the feel good factor very much brought on by our recent rich vein of form.
The points we have picked up have put us in a strong position when it comes to trying to make sure we enjoy yet more Champions League football next season. Even though the weather is always a good indication that the season is in its latter stages, complacency must be avoided at all costs with so many points still to play for.
Pre-match activities matched the sun's rays in their intensity and with the lunchtime game's result finishing arguably in the way we would have chosen, a really high-spirited atmosphere was present in the build up to kick-off.
Although winning after falling behind always feels extra special it was pleasing to break that 'habit' up at Goodison on Wednesday night. The way we dug in to make sure we took home all three points was a totally different way to achieve the same goal.
Saturday afternoon saw probably the most relaxing way to bring home the same haul of points. Gibbo's good run and shot opened the scoring before Theo's great touch and finish from yet another magnificent Songo pass doubled our lead and sent us in at half time for a desperately needed thirst quencher thoroughly satisfied and relaxed.
Without the excitement of recent home games the second half proved pretty comfortable, as we confidently kept the ball for long periods before the icing on the cake in injury time.
As far as long range free-kicks go Mikel's was up there among the best you will see. He simply thumped it and it hit the back of the net with stunning velocity.
Three-nil, three points and our seventh league win on the bounce. Good weather, good day... in fact I'm running out of positives!
A trip to Shepherd's Bush comes next, something that was a regular occurence back through the late Eighties and Nineties but more of a novelty in recent times.
Rangers are battling for their Premier League lives, their incredible comeback against Liverpool a perfect example that they are certainly up for the fight.
We cannot go into the game however, without feeling anything but positive. Hopefully all Saturday's ingredients I've mentioned above will be there again... especially the three points of course.
Come on you Gunners.
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For my last CELTA teaching practice I'm intending to try (for the first time) a 1h lesson about writing an informal email to a friend for New Year's, including resolutions and plans for the eve's celebration. The lexis and structure for plans, resolutions and celebrations will be taught in the previous 2 hours.
The class (~10) is all educated adults and their level is elementary to pre-int.
I was thinking of introducing the genre, analyzing with the students the fact that as long as the message is clear, they shouldn't worry too much about anything else, while still pointing out the particulars of informal emails (short forms, informal words etc.)
I was thinking that for a fluency practice they'll use the sentences about celebrations and resolutions for constructing their own email, following the models, and choosing one sentence about the past year, one about the next year and one about new year's eve itself.
I don't really know what to concentrate on - cohesive markers (so, but), structure (greeting, how are you?, updates about past year, plans for NYE, asking about their past year & plans, closing) or something else...
I'm also kind of lost regarding the controlled practice.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!!


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These are the best thing since sliced bread. Being a hairdresser and being on my feet all day I seldom have any pain in my heels. I would highly recommend this product
I've had heel pain for years from being a waitress decades ago carrying large trays of food. The Halo Heel has been the perfect pain reliever for me. I've never gone to a foot doctor, since this product has relieved the pressure off my heel.
I can personally attest that I got more relief from my "Halo Heels" than I ever did with my podiatrist-prescribed customized foot orthoticcs!! I got one for each foot, and in my brisk walking/jogging workouts (4 miles a day, for 5-6 days a week), these have stood "tough" through each workout and I never got my plantar fasciitis back. Got the PF in November and it finally went fully away in July, and these Halo Heels were a HUGE help in my getting over PF for good! I am going to buy more, so I have some in my most-used shoes (work, running, etc.). GREAT product - will make you feel like you're walking on a cloud!! :)