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Meeting held at 11 am - the Red Zone Saturday 6th December 2008
Beattie, John – Arsenal F.C
Borthwick, Ian – Family Enclosure
Brent, Graham – Club Level
Brindle, Mark – Arsenal Supporters Club Branch
Clifford, David – Gold Member
Dearden, Peter – Metropolitan Police
Docherty, Amanda – Arsenal F.C
Ford, Adrian – Arsenal F.C
Friar, Ken – Arsenal F.C
Frost, Ben – AISA Representative
Grainger, Nicola – Silver Member
Hayward, Richard – Gay Supporters Representative
Hill-Wood, Peter – Arsenal F.C
Manek, Ameesh – Ethnic Minority Representative
Miles, David – Arsenal F.C.
Miller, Raymond – Red Member
Osipiuk, Rob – Silver Member
Roberts, Elliot – Electoral Reform Services (Chair)
Smith, Jill – Arsenal F.C.
Swed, Meredith – Arsenal Supporters Club, Overseas
Thater, Rosie – 16 – 21 Year Old Representative
Worsell, Ivan - Arsenal F.C.
Campbell, Sue – Arsenal F.C
Harrold, Ian – Arsenal Supporters Club Branch
Irwin, John – Gold Member
O'Brien, Michael - Arsenal F.C
Pattinson, Dave – Red Member
Matters arising from the last meeting
Please see below for an update on plans to commemorate supporters.
Please see below for an update on the Arsenalisation of the stadium.
Please see below for an update on Kit Design.
Match Day Policing (with Peter Dearden of the the Metropolitan Police)
[Peter Dearden's principal role whilst working with Arsenal F.C is ensuring that the vast majority of fans who behave are treated well by the Police both here and at away games.]
There is still the on-going issue of Ticket Touting – what is the Police's approach to this?
There have been 15 home games so far this season and there have been 93 arrests in and around the ground. Of those 8 were arrested for Ticket Touting and 7 of those have been given court banning orders. In the near future we are hoping to establish an exclusion zone around the Stadium and if these people are found within it then they will be arrested. On a match day, ticket touting is not our greatest priority but saying that, we do have 2 plain clothes officers on duty today specifically looking for ticket touts. There are other issues surrounding ticket touting, including the carrying of knives, for example, so we and Arsenal do put resources into tackling it. Ultimately, no-one is allowed to sell an Arsenal ticket other than Ticketmaster or Arsenal. In terms of tactically tackling this, we want to focus on the professional touts, not so much the people selling 1 or 2 tickets on a match-day. These are people who are involved in ticket touting and who have no way of displaying their means of income. - We have the power to seize the assets of those we can identify. We're also setting up a Police forum with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool F.C, as this is a national issue. Arsenal have done well (see below) in limiting the ways in which touts can get tickets and we focus on the systematic approach taken by the touts and tackling them at a high level.
We (Arsenal F.C) will ban any fan where a membership has been sold on the black market and we have banned over 400 memberships so far this year. Where we are able to prove it (and we have) we will ban all memberships registered at an address. We can check membership history from the purchase off a credit card and see if other membership numbers are attached to that credit card or the address where it is registered. A lot of these tickets are sold in hotel lobbies etc, where the fan purchasing the ticket has to leave their passport or a credit card deposit to ensure they return the membership card to the tout after the game. We're employing a lot of new technology on this problem and the card system in place at the Emirates has helped us to tackle this issue more effectively. We also have been able to mask domain names of ticket tout websites and anyone who visits their sites are re-directed to Arsenal.com.
Another way to tackle this issue is to increase publicity surrounding the Ticket Exchange Scheme, which enable fans to buy legitimate tickets, helping the club, themselves and the season ticket holders who cannot attend that particular game. We're aware of some of the concerns that people have about this (e.g. in terms of credits) and we've recently been actively promoting this system on the website, membership magazine etc. We're aware of the system they employ at Wembley and are sure there are aspects of their system that we can incorporate into ours.
There was some trouble at the recent Everton game – can you let us know what happened?
We've analysed the CCTV footage from the day and there were instances of some of our fans throwing objects (including one of our burgers) and spitting at the Everton fans. There were also examples of Everton fans throwing things up and then landing back on Everton fans. The trouble at the segregation lines between the 2 sets of fans was based on verbal exchanges. We spoke with our counterparts at Liverpool and they stated that they've had similar experiences. Some of our fans didn't behave very well after the game in terms of chanting at the Everton fans as they were leaving.
For the Police perspective, it highlights how what is categorized as a low risk game can quickly become a game that requires extra police vigilance. We did support the stewards at the segregation line for a spell. The dynamics of the game didn't help in creating the atmosphere (as well as the behaviour on the pitch by some players). We feel our approach was broadly correct, including the decision to remove Police from certain areas to not antagonize the situation. Ultimately, we made 6 arrests, all of which are going to court to be prosecuted for public order offences and CCTV will be used as evidence. It wasn't a pleasant experience from our perspective but thankfully it does happen very rarely. We're working with Merseyside Police and they will see if they can identify any further people from the CCTV footage.
There are many factors that determine how we categorize a game as low or high risk, including the history between the clubs playing, the number of expected away fans, information we get from the relevant police force etc. For example, Wigan will be bringing about 750 fans so this is categorized as a low risk. Saying that, we review games constantly and can change the categories we use. Ultimately we are there to support the stewards and we work very well with them. We will in all probability classify the Plymouth F.A Cup game as a medium risk, based on the seating arrangements in place for F.A Cup games – Plymouth are taking their full available allocation of 9,000 seats.
The Stadium
Where have the Armoury letterings above the store gone?
The simple reason they are not there is that the fixings broke. Macalpine's took them away to repair the fixings but unfortunately when they were stored some of the letters broke. They've promised to fix them imminently but as yet they haven't been replaced – we'll chase it again next week.
The club announced that the extra-time facilities in Block 31 have been suspended due to licensing regulations – can the club arrange activities there before the game?
The licence fee required to play live music there is exorbitant – it has gone up by more than 9 times what it was previously which is obviously unsustainable. It's a non-starter to use the facility before the game as it will block the flow of fans entering the stadium and getting to their seats. We will re-visit this and try to negotiate better terms for the licence fee and look at other options we can provide after the game. There is a wider issue that the Premier League are working on in that the costs relating to playing music as teams come out are increasing and it may get to a stage where no music is played at football stadiums on matchdays.
During the 2nd half of the Villa game there was a Block at Club Level that was empty for 10-15 minutes.
We were dealing with a suspect package. We were fairly confident that it was just a case of someone leaving a suitcase but we obviously had to be vigilant. There were no problems from the fans in that block and they understood what was going on.
Can turnstiles be open earlier before week-night games?
We need a certain number of staff in place before we are allowed to open the stadium and a lot of stewards are coming from their day-time occupations. We have tried different options over the last few occasions, including opening the stadium stages at a time. Club and box levels are relatively easy in that there are only 4 entry points so therefore don't need a huge number of staff to facilitate this. There is the option of having later kick-off times but this will cause much greater problems in fans getting home after the game, especially if it's a cup game that goes into extra time. A lot of fans turn up very close to kick-off, especially those who come to Carling Cup games and may not have been many times previously. We wouldn't delay the kick-off if it was just a case of large numbers of fans arriving just before the start of the game – this would send out the wrong message.
We've had a lot of feedback about the quadrants – the general feeling is that something can and should still be in done in naming the quadrants to increase their connection with the stadium.
They have been given their names for internal maintenance references. In terms of the 125th Anniversary celebrations and the connection to this topic we are looking at having a Hall of Fame – the impact of which may be diminished if we name the quadrants now and subsequently have to re-name them. We are also at least thinking about doing something around turnstiles. So in terms of branding the stadium we are looking at several options and we are wary of doing something with the quadrants now if that has an effect on what we intend to do in the future. We are looking at a longer-term plan in involving fans in deciding the best ever Arsenal players and using this information as part of the 125th Anniversary celebrations.
Our plan in moving to the new stadium was to make sure that it was operationally and functionally working. Everything in terms of systems has now bedded in and we agree that the Arsenalisation of the stadium should now be given a higher priority. We don't want to rush this process and also want to ensure that all approaches are integrated and work well together and not lead to confusion amongst fans and we also want to have something in place that will last for many years into the future.
There is one point on the use of players names is that it is fraught with difficulty – somebody maybe a legend now but in the future they may manage another team or a family member may score against us.
Playing Strip
Why doesn't the new home playing kit have completely white sleeves?
In terms of kit design, there is a long process of discussion, both internally and with the Kit producers Nike and it went through 3/4 iterations before the final design was decided upon by the board. The 2 main considerations when coming up with a new design are that it has to be both commercially viable and reflect Arsenal and its values. They are interlinked, in that if we ignore the club's history, no-one will by the kit. The new shirt does have some white on the sleeves and it has sold very well – as a matter of interest, the new away shirt has not sold as well as we would have liked. We had quite a lot of negative feedback on the white away shirt last year but that sold very well. It really is a case of not being able to please everybody. We appreciate that it slightly more radical than ones in the past, but large elements of this seasons' shirt have incorporated designs that have been used previously.
When we did focus groups for the Redcurrant shirt for the last season at Highbury, a lot of fans were not pleased with the design – once it bedded in, a lot of fans thought it was one of the best shirts we've had.
Why has there been a new away strip every year for the last few seasons?
In the current economic climate we will look at this. On a wider point we have a wide range of clothes and replica kits available to fans and we feel that the quality is good and the products are fashionable. People buy replica shirts to identify themselves with the club but we also think people consider fashions when they're making their purchases. As part of that process we have recently introduced female versions of the kit and other clothing items. We want to offer these fans a choice as well. In terms of the 125th anniversary, we will incorporate the themes developed for that with the shirt for that season and we will come back to the forum in due course about what those plans are.
We have a huge number of Arsenal Fans and we obviously can't consult with or please them all – we feel that the research techniques we use are tried and tested but we always listen and react to feedback from fans.
Fans Support
Have there been any developments with the commemorative area?
We recently had a meeting with Brickonomics, who specialise in this area. We have looked at an area around the Armoury where we would be able to have about 10,000 bricks, so technically its feasible and we are actively looking at doing it. We feel that Brickanomics are a little expensive. We are looking at the option of doing it ourselves and therefore keeping the costs down for fans and we hope to be in a position to launch something in the first quarter of next year.
Does the club feel that a good way of generating additional support is to tap into younger fans by resurrecting the Cannon Club scheme?
We had an internal membership meeting recently about this 2 year gap between Junior Gunners and 18 year olds and we're aware that this gap needs to be tackled.
Board Structure/Finance
As Mr Usmanov now has a 25 percent shareholding, what other credentials does he need to get a seat on the Board?
The important aspect of any prospective board member is judging whether or not they can make a valuable and positive contribution to it and we're not currently looking to increase the size of the Board. You don't automatically get a Board position unless you own 51% of the Shares available. We have a new Chief Executive starting in the New Year. (see below) Mr Kroenke, our non-executive Director, has given us positive input via his experience of developing the Colarado Rapids Football Team and he is very keen in developing the Youth players out there.
Ivan Gazidis, our new Chief Executive, was brought up in England and played for the Oxford University Football team. He worked in England as a Lawyer for a few years. Whilst on placement in America, he was headhunted by Major League Soccer and was there from its' inception. He was the Deputy Commissioner before he left to join us and we feel he has a wealth of experience to bring to the table and we are very lucky to have him. He may not be an Arsenal Fan (yet) but he is an ardent football fan. We felt when we were looking for a new Chief Executive, we wanted someone who was Sports & specifically football orientated and he has had experience of running 15 stadia in the US. He also set up the Marketing arm of MLS and was involved in getting England to play on Tour there. So, he is a person who ticked all the boxes and is also well connected in the world of Sport. We made the decision a while ago but didn't make it public due to on-going commitments that Ivan had with the MLS.
How does the club think that the current economic climate will affect revenue streams?
We have passed the V.A.T reduction on. In terms of the economic situation, it is inevitably going to affect us. Fuel prices, council taxes etc are still going up so people have less disposable income. It is hard to predict exactly where it's going to affect us and we know we're not immune from its effects. We have long-term contracts in place for sponsorship and TV revenues but we may see a drop at the margins on ticket sales and match-day purchases.
Have club level and other ticket prices been set for next season?
There is a board meeting next Thursday to discuss this issue and it is planned to roll out the announcements in the same way as previous years. We're aiming to minimize the churn in terms of renewals. We are much better placed than other clubs because of the large number of registered members we have who can take up the available season tickets. We have been able to offer more red members the opportunity to buy match tickets this season and that's good for everyone as it allows them to build a strong affiliation to the club.
The cost of official away travel seems to be more than other clubs charge – why is this?
We offer more than just travel to the game, so you're not really comparing like with like – we offer drinks to fans on the journeys, special parking arrangements. Escorts etc – we feel we offer a quality service. We also provide great services for families and Junior Gunners as opposed to just offering a means from A to B.
Can a RedAction member be on the forum?
We look at the composition and frequency of meeting for the forum at the end of the season and there maybe scope to include a Redaction member in future years. The club sees them as an independent friend and have worked with them in terms of generating atmosphere and promoting charitable work. There have been RedAction members on the forum in the past.
Perry Groves hasn't been on Arsenal TV for a while – is this due to some comments he recently made on Radio 5?
There are guidelines for all our media outlets in terms of the boundaries of debate and commentary and his commentary of the Stoke game is generally accepted as not being appropriate. He hasn't been struck off and he is lined up to do some more work soon – he's had a period where he's been working on external projects and most of the people who work on these media platforms do so on a rotational basis. We have to be wary on this official media that comments from pundits etc are not perceived as being the official line of the club.
How does Accountability work for Arsène Wenger?
Arsène is obviously accountable to the Board for his decisions and actions and the vast majority of the time he makes the right choices. He's occasionally made the wrong call and he is the first person to admit them – we don't chase him on individual mistakes and we both benefit from this relationship which has worked very well over the last 12 years.
The forthcoming Match between Arsenal & Liverpool is the dedicated match day for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Publicity around it will be released on 15th December and all players and Directors will donate their salary for the day. Players have also been giving something back to teenagers with cancer e.g. chauffeuring fans, painting fingernails etc – we also got free support form an advertising agency.
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Posted by Andrew Bartels on October 15, 2010
Like many business executives and consumers, I have been paying a lot of attention to the economic indicators, looking for signs either of a stronger economic recovery or a potential renewed recession. As a technology market analyst, I track economic indicators because I've found that the growth in the economy is one of the best predictors of what the technology market growth will be -- far better than surveying CIOs to find out their spending plans, which tend to be backward looking.
Based on my reading of the economic indicators and the forecasts of professional economists, it looks to me that both the US economy and the global economy will fall between extremes of strong growth or recession, growing weakly but not slipping back into recession. As a result, in Forrester's latest forecast (US And Global IT Market Outlook: Q3 2010), we have trimmed our forecasts for the US tech market to a still-robust 8.1% growth for 2010 (down from our 9.9% forecast in July), with 7.4% growth in 2011. Globally, the tech market measured in US dollars will grow by 7%, compared with our July forecast of 7.8%, with the somewhat weaker outlook for the US tech market offsetting slightly better performance in Europe and strong growth in Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia/Pacific.
These forecasts include business and government purchases of computer equipment, communications equipment, software, IT consulting and systems integration services, and IT outsourcing. If we add telecommunications services (as we do for the first time in this report), US information and communications technology (ICT) market growth in 2010 will be 5.6% and 6.6% in 2011.

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has any body got any in put on fiber optic sights son in law has the
Williams Adjustable Fire Sight Set in his Taurus pt 111 and his 247 . Looking to try a set on my G 19
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has any body got any in put on fiber optic sights son in law has the
Williams Adjustable Fire Sight Set in his Taurus pt 111 and his 247 . Looking to try a set on my G 19
I'd take a look @ Dawson Precision.
Pistol Fire Sight Sets by WILLIAMS Gun Sight Company, Inc. <<<(click on title to go to that page)
Eighth one down the list:
which appears to be click-adjustable, if you believe the description.
For a fixed-sight version find #56359 a bit farther down the list, right under the heading "Fixed Sight Models".
I have the Fire Sights on my GP100, Highly visible and install was easy. Can't say if any special tools would be needed for yours.
I bought and installed a Hi-Viz front sight for my G17. Great addition.
I have the Dawson Precision F/O sights on my Glock 19 and I really like them. Makes the front sight very fast to pick up. Especially for older eyes like mine. :)
i did get the Williams Adjustable Fire Sight on my wife's G19 back very easy to install frount little tricky but was able to do it with out going to LGS
Note that Dawson Precision sells replacement fiber-optic filaments.
The implication is that the filament breaks, often enough to make replacement a fairly normal act.
It is for that reason that I, personally, do not like fiber-optic sights. Nor will I recommend their use in anything but target-shooting competition.
I believe that a fiber-optic filament used in a self-defense gun will break, exactly when you need it not to.
It will break because of recoil forces, or even just from snagging against the holster during a presentation.
Years ago, Michael Harries and I tested fiber-optic sights for a magazine review. They proved unsatisfactory for two important reasons:
First, the aiming point was indistinct. Was one to aim using the black aluminum or steel at the very top of the sight, above the filament; or was one supposed to zero using the top, or even the center, of the fiber-optic filament? And what was one to do in low-light conditions, when the filament was insufficiently illuminated, and the entire sight appeared dark (if not black)? The aiming differences among all of these choices were significant.
Second, all of the filaments used in the test broke. All of them. No exceptions. I admit that there may have been improvements made to the plastic since then, but considering that Dawson Precision sells replacements, the changes in plastic formulation probably don't mean much, functionally.
Every filament broke? Wow, Going on 7 years with my f/o sights and the spares that came with my Dawson Precision sights are still in my cleaning case. Although I admit I have not drug it behind my truck ... yet.


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Local history goes hand in hand with family history and I have found that most genealogists are also keen local history fans. This website offer links to 654 Local History Societies and information on another 561 societies that don't have a presence on the internet.
Worth a look to see if your ancestors area is covered as many of these societies have transcriptions of tombstone and even sometimes parish registers online.
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Sykes Named Third AP Honorable Mention All-American
By: Andrew Gavin (@GBGavin)
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – On Monday, Keifer Sykes (Chicago, Ill.) was named an Associated Press Honorable Mention All-American, putting the Green Bay junior in select company in program history. Sykes joins Tony Bennett (1992) and Jeff Nordgaard (1996) as the only Phoenix players to earn the distinction, and Sykes becomes the first to do so prior to his senior campaign.
Sykes was the lone player from the Horizon League and also the only player in the state of Wisconsin to be honored by the Associated Press.
Previously, Sykes has been tabbed the Horizon League Player of the Year, All-Horizon League First-Team, a Lou Henson All-American and Mid-Major Player of the Year finalist, and an All-District pick by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association and the National Association of Basketball Coaches.
Sykes helped Green Bay to a 24-7 record in 2013-14 and a 14-2 mark in Horizon League play to claim the first regular season conference title since 1995-96. During the campaign, he averaged 20.3 points, 4.9 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game. He reached double figures in 29 of 30 games and his 608 points scored this season are the fourth-most in Green Bay history.
During the non-conference season, Sykes scored 32 points against Wisconsin, was named to the Great Alaska Shootout All-Tournament Team, and led Green Bay to a win over ACC champion Virginia with 21 points and 10 assists.
In Horizon League play, Sykes averaged 21.1 points per game while scoring at least 14 points in every league game as Green Bay won its first regular season conference title in 18 seasons.
In seven games played against NCAA Tournament teams, Sykes averaged 25.6 points and 5.1 assists per game.
The two-time All-Horizon League First-Team selection has scored 1,482 points and dished out 394 assists in his three-year Phoenix career, ranking in the top-10 in program history in each category. He won six Player of the Week awards in 2013-14 and has earned 10 in his career, both league records.
The 5-foot-11 Sykes excels at getting to the rim, leading to 26 dunks and numerous trips to the free-throw line in 2013-14. With 188 free throws made this season, Sykes broke his own single-season school record. Totaling 415 in three seasons, Sykes also broke Bennett's Division I record for career made free throws.
###For the latest and most up-to-date information on Green Bay Athletics, please visit GreenBayPhoenix.com.


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I hunt up and down the Chesapeake bay and feeder rivers. Looking at purchasing a new boat and can't decide on the right set up. I have no experience in either one so give the pros and cons. I'm considering a vented tunnel with a prop on a jack plate or a surface drive mud motor. I want the to run skinny when needed but feel safe coming back across open water with a 1-2 foot chop.
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ok, lets see if we can get a consensus here. what causes green water? other than the standard "nutrient imbalance" response.
i have heard a lot of people blame phospahtes for green water outbreaks, and i have heard some blame ammonia. read the last post on this page for the ammonia argument: http://www.thekrib.com/Plants/Algae/green-water.html
i, obviously, am having a GW problem right now. other than the GW i have a little green spot algae but no other algae. 100 gallon tank, heavily planted, including many stems, 300 watts CF lighting, wet/dry, press CO2, low fish load, dosing N, K, dupla duplaplant tabs at water changes, dupla 24 daily micro drops.
PH 6.4, KH 3, GH3, nitrates 5ppm, ammonia 0, nitrites 0, phospates 0
i was also wondering if anyone is using a hagen phosphate tester, i have one and am beginning to wonder if its any good?
Call it a nutrient imbalance, a chemical imbalance , or even a lighting problem... who knows for sure...
My personal experiences lead me to believe that it is always a bacterial issue that bring's out the dreaded GW.
Any time I ever got GW it was either a newly setup tank or I had messed with a tank in a major way as in substrate digging, rock or wood removal , overcleaning filters etc. , or a couple of these at once...
And by saying , "newly setup", that is how I refer to any tank that has not been established at LEAST 1 year ... planted or not.
To become a fully balanced environment takes a long time. Planted tanks definately get there a bit quicker but it still takes a long time to balance out... and even while its trying to establish we mess with them. :lol:
All your numbers look good so I wont even venture a guess as to what is causing it...
IMO I believe that GW is the result of an insufficient or weakened bacterial colony that allows " :?: " to build in our water's parameters and let the GW get a foothold.
We see GW and test for everything that we have kits for... but what about testing for Bacteria ? the good, the bad and the ugly ?
Its all about balance ... and with everything you are pumping into that tank that has 300 watts of light over it is going to take time, trial, and error
My Advice: Do not beat yourself to death trying to figure it out, if there was an easy answer we would all know allready,
My Solution Get yoursel a Diatom Filter and kick that GW's Butt. If it comes back, go to the closet and get the Diatom and whoop its butt again... :lol:
...or you can do the water changes, fert adjustments, blackout period, adjust the lighting phase, ...yada yada yada... :sleep:
Buck 8) (the guy who gave up trying to figure out why)
thanks buck, i guess yours is the best advice, quit trying to figure it out and get a diatom filter. besides, there are worse types of algae that i could be growing :lol: any advice as to what brands are good? i really dont know much about them. i usually order from big al's, they have a vortex brand for $68-$109, and an aquarium products system for $100.
thanks for the advice
I bought the Vortex D-1 from BigAls and it works great and the price is awesome.
Dont order any extra D.E. from them ,you can buy a 10 lb. bag from a pool supply place for like 6-7 dollars... aquarium grade and pool grade are one and the same.
However, do yourself a favor and order the DIATOM RECHARGE VALVE(Vortex) as listed at BigAls for 13.99...
Its the best money you will ever spend on a filter part ! :wink: It is NOT necessary but the filter is a pain in the butt to use without it. Its used for priming the bag with D.E. which can be messy.
There is no picture of the valve at BigAls but you can see a parts breakdown at the Vortex website.
Did you see this yet ? Photos of a Vortex in action on my tank, this shows what they can do ! :wink:
thanks for the advice on the diatom. i will order the vortex D-1 and the vortex recharge valve on your recommendation. is there anything else i might need? i will get the extra D.E. from a pool supply like you said. this may sound like a dumb question, but is the filter powered or do you hook it up to a seperate pump? i see the D-1 has a flow rate of 150 GPH
Be very careful with the DE from pool supply, it is very nasty in your lungs! Quite dangerous.
The filter comes complete....
Right out of the box you can start to use it. It has everything in the package that you need to start diatomaceous filtering.
Like I say this is not a filter that you will be purchasing for every day use , its more of a medical filter.
For anyone that has cloudy water and is anal about "drinking water" clarity like me and has simply given up on the "Chemistry Lessons" that we beat into the ground , it will be money well spent. I have spent more money on test kits, reading books and forums, changing my tank habits,etc. for things that I cannot prove by way of testing and I just shrug them off now...
Hey lets face it...
Just check any forum, and you will find that the most common problems or "unexplained phenomenas" in a tank are GW and cloudy water....
Well...when you start throwing fertilizers , high watt lights, changing bio-loads (fish, plants)...things can happen to a tank and it can take weeks to clear...... diatomaceous filtering will clear anything (even disease like ICH) in 1 - 2 days :D
All my tanks are crystal clear and always have been... except my 56 gallon tank , which has been a thorn in my a~s ever since I set it up and I still cannot reason why. This tank is now getting to a point where I believe it is settling in because the water clarity is starting to reflect the water parameters... but I can tell you that the Diatom saved this tank from being torn down completely, I was that frustrated ! :wink:
Im done babbling now :roll:
thanks for the direction. i hope those little green b*st*rds know their days are numbered. they better enjoy their last swim, sucking up my nutrients, bathing in my sunlight. is there any way to make the filtration process more painful for them? :twisted:
somebody sounds bitter... :lol:
Lol! Hope you get rid of you GW!
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There's a simple reason Debbie Leclerc has been sending offers to her customers by mail since 1989: It works.
At least twice a year patrons of The Pool Doctor of Rhode Island receive a full-color 8-page newsletter packed with coupons and helpful how-to articles on proper pool care.
Sure, she tweets and blogs, but when it comes to driving sales, "it still seems the traditional U.S. Postal Service is the one that wins out," says Leclerc, co-owner of the Coventry, R.I.-based firm.
What began as strictly a pool maintenance company is now a full-service firm boasting seven retail stores. Throughout all its changes over the years, those biannual mailers have been the one constant.
"People walk in with copies of the newsletter," she says. "They'll say 'I saw your article on chlorine demand. Can I ask you more questions?' … It's not just that they got it, they opened it, they read it and tossed it. They're holding on to it."
Though mail's effectiveness has declined over the years, it still has a robust following. Ironically, the fact that it's antiquated is partly why it works. "There's so much digital noise right now that it's almost a respite from all that," says Brett Lloyd Abbott, president of MYM Austin, a marketing agency in Texas specializing in the pool industry. "There's no such thing as spam blocking on a mailbox. … With direct mail, you have no choice but to hold it in your hand as you aim for the trash can."
Abbott is currently digging up the addresses of swimming pools his clients built decades ago. "Chances are extremely high that whoever lives in that house today is not the person who bought that pool," he says. Those homeowners will receive postcards from the builders offering a free inspection. "If I bought a house with a pool and the guy who built it wants to come over a take a look at it, I'm thinking: 'Heck yeah! Come on over. I'd love to get your free advice,'" Abbott adds.
A direct approach
Among all the channels through which marketers can reach an audience, postal delivery remains a viable option because it lets them zero in on a very specific audience — such as animal-lovers-with-an-annual-income-of-$100,000-living-within-three-miles-of-a-pet-cemetery specific. Innovative Mail Services in the Greater Chicago area recently launched such a campaign. While bereaved pet owners aren't exactly a pool pro's target demographic, it's a good example of how postal addresses trump email addresses in terms of reaching a niche audience, says owner Sebastien Villon.
Builders can utilize these services to find households with, say, an annual income of $250,000 with nothing but turf in their backyards. "Those would be excellent candidates for a new pool," Villon says.
List brokers, such as Pool List USA, can slice and dice demographic data seemingly every which way. With a database of nearly 5 million residential pools, the list service can not only pinpoint where pool owners live and what type of pool they own, it can tell you how old their pools are.
"Swimming pools don't move, so direct mail is still a valid — albeit pricey — way to effectively market to pool owners," says the Irwindale, Calif.-based firm's marketing director, Shelly Miller, who previously served as a marketing executive overseeing the distribution of some two million direct-mail pieces annually for a major pool supplies distributor. "Emails move on with the people, but pools stay at one address that we have on file basically forever."
Say you're a service technician and you want to grow your business without sending mail to your existing customers. List brokers can identify those pools along your route that you're not currently maintaining.
Another way to do that: Google Earth. Satellite images will give you a bird's eye view of any given neighborhood. When reaching those potential new customers, give your message a personal touch. "You can even say, 'Hey, my name is Joe and I'm servicing the pool at address 123. I noticed you're three doors down.' When it's that targeted, it's a more irresistible message," Abbott advises.
VivoPools has had a fair amount of success utilizing list providers. For the most part, they're pretty accurate, says Willan Johnson, CEO of the firm, which is based in a Los Angeles suburb. "I would say, however, they still don't necessarily have all the pool owners."
With more than a dozen locations in five states, VivoPools has found direct mail to be less effective in major metropolitan areas where homeowners are inundated with offers from other service companies. Last summer, a direct mail campaign in Los Angeles yielded an unexpected response. "We received a few phone calls from prospective clients saying 'Gosh, we've received five mailings from pool companies this week!'" Johnson recalls. "I think in larger markets, because you have so much competition and everybody is using the same list of homeowners, the opportunity to create a unique message and differentiate yourself through direct mail is declining."
He estimates mailers sent in mega markets typically earn a .5 percent response rate, well below the expected 2- to 3 percent that marketers say is an industry average. "It still remains an interesting and effective way to acquire customers" — but only in smaller markets, he says.
When VivoPools deploys direct mail pieces to prospects, it's typically done in conjunction with a broader campaign. To promote saltwater systems in Tuscan, Ariz., for example, the company aired commercials on the radio then had postcards delivered to target neighborhoods to drive the message home. "We saw a significant increase there by combining those two elements together," he says.
These days, Johnson is allocating only about 10 percent of his marketing budget for direct mail. That's down from about 25 percent three years ago. The firm is spending more on search engine marketing, which puts its message in front of those who are actively searching online for a pool service provider.
Keep in touch
In his book, Permission Marketing, author Seth Godin writes that today's consumer is bombarded by so many digital diversions, that "more than ever, the tactile experience (opening, unfolding, touching) is the catalyst that actually causes the target to notice, pause, interact and respond."
For that reason, Leclerc spares no expense when publishing her newsletters, which are printed on premium, glossy paper stock. "When something feels chintzy, it [makes people think] 'Maybe their products are chintzy!'" she says.
Likewise, VivoPools will spring for the extra 20 cents per mailer to supersize their postcards. It's harder to ignore 5-by-10-inch cardstock when sorting through mail.
Oversized mail is second only to catalogs as the best response-generating print media, according to the Direct Marketing Association.
But if you really want to get their attention, think beyond paper. Abbott has heard of pool companies who've sent beach balls to potential customers with a note inviting them to imagine how much fun it would be to play in your very own pool. "Personally, if I'm trying to promote a high-end swimming pool, I'd like to do something a little more [sophisticated]," Abbott says. Still, the idea has merit. Brainstorming sessions at MYM Austin led to some clever concepts, such as a picture of a pool printed on transparent film. The homeowner could tape it to a window, giving the illusion of a gleaming aquatic amenity in their backyard.
And who's to say every piece of mail needs to be selling something? During the holidays, Leclerc sends her customers postcards — past season's greetings have featured Santa Claus soaking in a hot tub with Rudolph — just to let them know The Pool Doctor of Rhode Island is grateful for their business.


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Clybel Wildlife Management Area (WMA) consists of a diversity of habitats that are home to a variety of wildlife. Typical of Georgia's Piedmont region, you will find old fields, planted pines, mixed pine-hardwood stands and mature hardwood forests. Management practices that benefit both game and nongame species include food plot rotations, mowing, prescribed burning, timber harvest and winter disking. Click here to view an area map (note: safety zones are cross-hatched on the map).
This WMA offers many hunting opportunities. Be sure to check the current "Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations" booklet for specific WMA hunting dates. Most deer and turkey hunts require you to apply and be drawn via a quota system. Quota hunt applications with instructions may be found in the back of the regulations booklet or online. Other specialty deer and turkey hunts include Adult/Child and Honorary License Holder hunts (for those age 65 or older or those with a Disability License). Small game hunting is allowed during the entire state small game season except during scheduled deer hunt dates. Be sure to read the dates carefully for each game species, and see if Sign-In or Check-In is required. The Clybel WMA Check Station is located just north of Lake Bennett off Murder Creek Church Road.
If you would like to practice your shooting skills or sight-in your gun before hunting, Clybel WMA has an Archery Range and two Shooting Ranges (50-yard and 100-yard). For further details, see the Recreational Opportunities page.
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The Federal Duck Stamp is available online at GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com, from Georgia license agents, at Post Offices, and online from the USFWS. There is a federally required fee for the Federal Duck Stamp.
If you were born on or after January 1, 1961 and are 16 years old or older, you will need to satisfy hunter education course requirements prior to buying a hunting license. You can purchase a license at the Visitor's Center (9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday) or to purchase it online, click here.
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Malaysia Airlines Regional Senior Vice President Malaysia, Dato' Muzammil Mohamad said, "We will be showcasing some of our most popular destinations this week, which serves as a preview to what our travel-savvy customers can expect in the upcoming Travel Fair in March 2014. Malaysian travellers are becoming more and more discerning in terms of getting the best value deals nowadays, and we are pleased to have the opportunity to provide these great deals, along with the five-star service onboard Malaysia Airlines, at no additional cost."
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The UN Watch, which is associated with the American Jewish Committee, urged the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, to clearify a recent endorsement of the Arab Charter of Human Rights because it "contains several provisions that promote classically anti-Semitic themes." For example, it contains a sentence which states, "rejecting all forms of racism, Zionism and foeign occupation and domination constitute an impediment to human dignity.. such practices must be condemned and efforts must be deployed for their elimination." The Arab charter supposedly serves as the basis for guiding how Arab nations will behave.
Perhaps, if Arab nations actually implemented human rights within their own societies it might be the first step towards establishing peaceful relations with Israel. The nation of Israel has made mistakes and has abused human rights regarding Palestinians, but overall it remains the most democratic society in the Middle East. Arab nations simply lack credibility in discussing human rights until they first ensure their own people enjoy such freedoms. It is unfortunate that a UN body would go along with blatant anti-semitism and ignore those making the statements are the embodiment of dictatorial rule and abuse of human rights.


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Located in the middle of north central Wisconsin, the Wausau area includes the communities of Wausau, Rib Mountain, Schofield, Rothschild, Mosinee, Kronenwetter and Weston. Surrounded by woods, lakes and hills, the Wausau area enjoys the fortunate combination of big-city amenities with the look and feel of the great Northwoods and small-town hospitality. Four seasons of outdoor recreation, a thriving arts community, entertaining festivals and events, diverse shopping and dining are just some of the many things to discover in the Wausau area.
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I am a new-ish teacher. I have a MA TESOL and I have taught EFL in SE Asia for 2 years, and before that, I spent 2 years teaching reading and tutoring writing at my university in the States.
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Commercial advertisements in YouTube videos are very annoying for two reasons. First, there is no easy way to bypass them and instantly watch the video you are interested in. You must watch that 30 second commercial before the original video even starts buffering. And there is no way to know whether a specific YouTube video has inline video ads within it.
Second, some of these advertisements auto play themselves, which can be awkwardly embarrassing, especially when you are browsing YouTube with kids or family members. You want to watch the highlights of a soccer game and suddenly, irrelevant music starts playing accompanied by disturbing visuals. How obtrusive is that?
Here are two simple ways to get rid of inline video commercials from YouTube videos:
Quickly Refresh The Page Before 5 Seconds
This is quite an old school trick, so it might not work for some, if not all of the videos that come plastered with inline commercial ads. This trick works universally and you don't have to install anything on your computer. But the catch is that you have to be really quick.
Here is how it works. Whenever an inline video ad begins to buffer, refresh the page by hitting F5 on your keyboard or hit the reload button on your browser. You have to refresh the page before 5 seconds, while the inline commercial is still buffering.
The result is that the advertisement will be skipped, and you will be able to watch the video right there. This trick works not only for YouTube, but also for Hulu, Dailymotion and other free video sharing sites.
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If you are using Google Chrome, go to the Skip ads on YouTube extension page and hit the "Add to Chrome" button. Next, click "Install" and wait until the extension downloads a crx file and integrates itself within your Google Chrome browser.
Once the extension is installed, you will notice that a new "Play" icon has been added on every YouTube video page, right below the title of the video. Following is an example:
Whenever you spot an ad, all you have to do is hit that "Play" button once. The extension will bypass the video ad and will jump directly to the original content. As simple as that!
If you are using Firefox, go to adblockvideo.com, hit the "Add to Firefox" button and choose "Save file". Then click "Ok".
This will download a .xpi extension file on your computer. Once the file download is complete, open the Firefox add-on manger by clicking Tools > Addons.
Next, choose "Install Add-on from file" and browse to the location where the .xpi file was saved.
Restart Firefox and you will see a "Skip" button on the extreme right hand corner, as shown below:
This is the "ON" state of the extension which means that the extension is working and it will continue to block inline video ads on any website, be it YouTube, Hulu, Dailymotion, CNN, Fox news and so forth. No clicking required.
Personally, I would prefer the old school trick but in case you need something full featured, these extensions will take care of it.
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Quotejust personal preferences. I think your are right. I am surprised that the equipment manufacturers don't offer a prefinished box because many people don't like to paint or have the time to treat the equipment with anything. A coat of paint, wax or even vinyl can easily be applied at the point of manufacture prior to assembly. You would think the commercials would be crying for this.
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Guest post from Researcher Nick Hayes.
Take a second to think back to the year 2009. The US was in the thick of the financial crisis; companies were slashing budgets, and the unemployment rate was in double-digits. And do you remember a little thing called the "swine flu"? The World Health Organization (WHO) deemed the H1N1 strain of the swine flu influenza a global pandemic in June 2009. These were just some of the events top of mind for much of the nation and the broader global community three years ago.
2009 was also the year that the annual Forrester And Disaster Recovery Journal (DRJ) Survey focused on the role of risk management in business technology (BT) resiliency and crisis communications programs. Needless to say, the survey was fairly timely. Forrester found risk management was becoming a more common practice for business continuity teams, but that there was still more room for further collaboration with their risk management counterparts.
Fast forward three years, and the 2012 Forrester/DRJ survey is again focusing on the role of risk management in BT resiliency and crisis communications (you can take the 2012 survey by clicking here). A lot has changed since 2009 with a number of new events, technologies, and organizational challenges currently plaguing business continuity and risk management professionals.


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|Just got done putting 600 miles on the gto in 4 days, for the Daytona turkey run, didn't skip a beat. Oil pressure hot 2500 rpm is 70 psi, hot idle 25, but in the dead of summer in 95 degrees it will go to 10 to 15 psi hot idle. Carb is a holley 750 dp, but I'm going to try another carb
|crower solid pn 60310, duration at .050 is 240 int, 248 exh, lift .477/.501) power is from 2800 to 6k rpm
|Mr. P-Body
It's been a LONG time... Which cam? Crower stuff is pretty dated.
You still have some white elephant parts there... RPM is not the intake of choice. We like Torker 2 for street builds. You may need 800-plus CFM to take advantage of the porting (who did it, what pattern?).
36 degrees is a tad too much for a factory head. We limit them to 34 "total".
Oil pressure indicates "loose" bearing clearances. As long as it ALWAYS makes at least 15 (hot idle, "in gear"), and relieves at 60-70, you're good. It can be a little unsettling.
|Just wanted to give an update, I've been slacking off,sorry! Car is up and running, in prime though! I ended up buying rods and pistons from butler, I ported the heads, used the same crower cam, degreed and installed straight up, 9.2:1 compression, performer rpm intake, I did the oil restricted lifter bore oil feed mod (pita drilling and tapping all the oil feed holes!), holley 750 dp and edelbrock pump, headers and 2.5" exhaust. Car runs great, no blowby and doesn't burn a drop of oil. I feel that the oil pressure could be better, I did plastiguage it on Assy and everything checks ok per the book, but hot idle is 15 psi after a hi way drive, goes rite to 70 at 1200 rpm. Timing is set at 36 total, 16 base, using a pertronix flamethrower distributor. Performance isn't all that great though, in first gear at wot from 2500 it won't spin the tires, I guess just the way it is,but disappointed. Has a 12 bolt with 3.73 gears. Thanks guys, I think I need to work on it again to try and get more performance
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Pontiac stroker "kits" cost in the $1,800 range, plus balancing. Add the forging and it goes up to about $2,200. About the same cost as the BBC and BBD kits, for about the same performance increases. You only need a forging if you're going to make more than 800 HP or rev it past 7,000. We "make up" our own kits for use with small chamber heads, using Icon pistons with an enlarged "dish". Same price...
I don't disagree about using the "numbers" block. 400s are still plentiful, and a "big car" code has no serious value. For the most part, the code is the ONLY difference between 400 blocks of a given year. The "988" block, '71-'75 is the most common and most popular.
however, i would not use the stock block.
the only reason i say that, is because thats a high dollar car,
always nice when the #'s matching is a virgin.
|super nice people at butler and very knowledgeable! i'll buy the head gaskets from butler and be done w/ that part of it. i'm still waiting on a couple of price quotes for the stroker kit. as far as your unmachined crank on the kit you put together, when you buy a normal kit i would assume everything is ready for assembly other then possibly balancing the whole thing? if that is the case it sounds like by the time you are done buying rings and bearings and having it machined you'll be at almost 2k$ plus?
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the Butler boys, hands down, are some of the most awesome and helpfull folk ive ever had the pleasure of dealing with.
if you really want a stroker kit, you can buy it piece by piece.
i have not completed my engine yet. however i have purchased a
Eagle 4.25" stroke rough machined for the pontiac 400.
6.800 Eagle forged H beams.
i went to butler to purchase my ross pistons (good gawd at the .030 clearence between the wrist pin and the oil ring)
ive spent around 1400 dollars so far however i do not have bearings and rings.
im a budget builder, so i had to do it this way. also the eagle crank is unfinished, so a reputable pontiac engine builder is a must.
the only part of ths post that i didnt like, in my unprofessional opinion, was the demon carburator! they make great oil lamps, but i wouldt use one on any of my yacks!
455 blocks are great for towing, but stick to the 400 if you ar going for power.
HEI distributors??? i dont trust those ICM's but the HEI makes a great shell for a MSD 6 AL
|69 widetrack
Those guy's at Butler are fantastic...From the first time I spoke to one of the guy's, it was obvious that they knew their Pontiac's to a T. Anytime I've called they had the answer to any question I've ever had. Things might cost a bit more (machining etc) but I trust them and their judgement and that's worth the extra cost to me.
Did I say it right Uncle Dave...LOL.
|i talked to butler yesterday and was advised against using the felpro gaskets, said the pattern was all wrong for the pontiacs, and he described it to a t. he offers his own line of gaskets w/ the correct pattern, but the victor may be a good way to go as well. i'm finding out the stroker kit will be around 2k for this engine, not the 1300-1500 advertised price, apparently i need custom dished psitons because of the head volume.
|Mr. P-Body
Any "stock replacement" head gasket has the appropriate "reliefs" for the chamfers. We prefer the Victor/Reinz, but of course, Felpro is very popular. Unless static compression is over 12:1, there is no need for "special" head gaskets. Stock ones hold up fine. Just be certain you use the correct octane rating for the compression you have. You will have better service and good parts available at your local parts outlet. No need for "mail order". Pontiac parts are NOT rare. If they don't have them "on the shelf", they can get them in one day, as ALL the "big" warehouses stock them.
The chamfer in the block is to "unshroud" the intake valve. 396 and 351C also use the technique. The small loss of compression is far offset by the improved flow. In olden times, we would actually sleeve all the cylinders to rid them of the chamfer (for a "class" race car). Today, we make it a little wider... Due to the necessity of lower compression ratios for street engines in recent years, we've learned "flow trumps compression".
The 1/4" between the cylinders is no big deal. The aftermarket blocks, with their 4.350-4.4" bores, have nothing more to "leave", yet seal fine under "race" conditions. While it's true, the Pontiac has "only" ten head bolts, consider that those ten are 1/2", not 7/16", and they're located in the best possible locations. Note the center bolt on the lower row is "closer" to the middle of the block than the "outer" bolts. This is where the clamping force is necessary, and also what makes the Pontiac different from other engines using ten head bolts.
|my engine has those. if you look close at the pic of the head the fire ring from the head gasket is barely touching the head between cylinders, and the ring is actually partially in the combustion chamber. why couldn't i go with a head gasket with a slightly larger bore size, as i would think it would make the rings larger in diameter and move it away from the edge of the chamber? here are some examples of felpro head gaskets PONTIAC 6.6L/400 Head Gaskets - SummitRacing.com
You want about 0.030" between the chamber and fire ring. ATM I do not have a single Pontiac head to compare to your 0.256" measurement. Hard to judge by the photo. The photo shows a lot of oil is reaching the chambers, though.
On the chamfer, I should have said notches (arrows below), not the small taper right at the top of the bores to help the pistons and rings to fit. The notches I was asking about are there to help flow. If that's also what you meant, disregard this.
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Village of Vinton reelects council members, mayor; community questions future
The Village of Vinton voted on the mayoral seat, as well as two alderperson places this election .
In each opening, the incumbent was reelected.
The election follows a year of turmoil, leaving the village without a budget, tax rate, water or sewer system.
It is these issues that residents of Vinton complain must be fixed.
However, many of the problems stem from Vinton's divided council, which leaves each meeting in stalemate.
With re-election of the three Vinton members leaving everything the same, the question "Is there any hope?" is being asked by some residents.
"Don't lose hope. I'm not losing it. I'm very, very hopeful," Mayor Madeleine Praino said.
Praino said she was humbled by being reelected with 67.4 percent of the vote.
"A perfect scenario? A very agreeable council of course," Praino said.
According to the mayor, the division between herself and the two most recently re-elected council members, and three other council members is hurting the Village.
"All it takes is for everybody to come to their senses, to assume responsibility," she said.
Many of the residents of Vinton have realized the council division, and say they're unsure of Vinton's future.
ABC-7 visited dozens of homes on several streets, but no one would speak on camera.
Some residents even claimed they feared retaliation if they disclosed who they voted for.
Off camera, residents told ABC-7 they worry the stalemate will never end, but hope for the best.
Others said they were flat out angry that no one new was elected for the Village.
Praino said those who worry no change in elections will mean no change in Vinton, need not.
"We will stay the course on positive changes," the mayor said.
Praino said she has big plans, starting with passing a budget, tax rate, water and sewer system.
However, she also hopes to start back up a housing program with recylcing, obtain new street lighting, fund a multi-purpose center, and rehire Vinton staff recently laid off.
Before any of that happens, though, she says the council must resolve their own issues.
"I do want friendlier relations with the whole table. That is the main goal," Praino said.
According to the mayor, nothing can happen for the Village until the elections department has canvased the votes, and the council members and she are sworn in.
In the meantime, some residents of Vinton are going to court. They hope to remove the three council members opposing the mayor, who they say are hurting Vinton.
ABC-7 reached out to State Rep. Dee Margo regarding Vinton's situation. He said he sent a copy of the residents suit to the Attorney General's Office.
The Attorney Generals Office has since told ABC-7 that they are looking into the accusations made by the residents.


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Played 49, Won 36, Drawn 13, Lost None. The Arsenal squad which set a new unbeaten league record between May 2003 and October 2004 will live long in the memory and forever in the history books.
The Gunners' historic run actually began amid the ruins of a failed Premiership bid. Arsenal shook off the disappointment of a home defeat against Leeds which handed Manchester United the title to thrash Southampton 6-1 at Highbury on May 7, 2003. No one had an inkling about what would follow.
Arsenal clinched the Premiership with a 2-2 draw at Tottenham. Success rarely tasted sweeter.
Arsenal started the 2003/04 campaign in style with four straight wins but almost came unstuck at Old Trafford in game No 8 of their run. Ruud van Nistelrooy's late penalty cannoned off the crossbar and Arsenal escaped with a 0-0 draw. It was the closest shave of the entire 49-game sequence.
For the most part Arsenal brushed aside all-comers home and away. There were memorable wins at Elland Road, Stamford Bridge and Anfield, plus some great goals along the way. Robert Pires' winner at Liverpool in October 2003 was one of the best, while Thierry Henry produced classic after classic.
Arsène Wenger had built a team to compare with any side in Europe. With Sol Campbell and Kolo Toure at the back, Patrick Vieira and Pires in midfield and Henry partnering Dennis Bergkamp up front, Arsenal had too much steel and too much style for their Premiership rivals.
They had bags of character too. After being dumped out of the FA Cup and Champions League in the space of a few days, Arsenal bounced back from a 2-1 half-time deficit against Liverpool at Highbury in April 2004 to win 4-2 and stay on course for the title.
Later that month Arsenal clinched the Premiership with a 2-2 draw at Tottenham. Success rarely tasted sweeter but there was still history to be made: Arsenal duly avoided defeat against Birmingham, Portsmouth, Fulham and Leicester to complete the first unbeaten league campaign since Preston's in the 19th century.
Nottingham Forest's record of 42 games unbeaten had stood for 26 years. Arsenal matched it on August 22, 2004 but so nearly blew their chance, digging deep to turn a 3-1 deficit into a resounding 5-3 victory.
Three days later Henry, Cesc Fabregas and Jose Antonio Reyes were on target as Arsenal wrote themselves into the history books by beating Blackburn at Highbury. Wenger's team extended their record to 49 games, scoring freely and playing some of the finest football the English game has seen.
The run ended in controversy at Old Trafford as a harshly-awarded penalty spurred Manchester United to a 2-0 win in October 2004. But that defeat did nothing to dim Arsenal's achievement. Wenger's 'Invincibles' will never be forgotten.
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Iowa State rolls to 76-58 win over Notre Dame
Freshman Georges Niang matched a season high with 19 points and Iowa State, showing it can do much more than just fire away from outside the 3-point line, dismantled Notre Dame 76-58 on Friday night in the NCAA tournament.
The 10th-seeded Cyclones (23-11) will play No. 2 seed Ohio State on Sunday. The Buckeyes advanced with a 95-70 thrashing of Iona.
Iowa State led the nation in 3-pointers this season, but the Cyclones were just as effective from short range in ousting the Fighting Irish (25-10), who played their final game as a member of the Big East and will join the Atlantic Coast Conference next season.
Melvin Ejim added 17 points for Iowa State, which shot better than 70 percent for much of the second half.
Tom Knight scored 14 to lead the Fighting Irish.
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By Rob Kelly
Arsène Wenger believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain must forget he is facing former club Southampton if he is to thrive against them on Saturday.
The England international spent his formative years at the south-coast club after joining their academy aged seven, and has expressed his delight at their promotion back to the Premier League.
But Wenger says sentiment must not enter the teenager's mind if he gets his chance against Nigel Adkins' men this weekend.
"He has to forget that it's his former club and just play," the manager said. "It's always a little bit special for the guys who play against their former clubs - and I've not seen many players who can deal well with that.
"Sometimes they are absolutely outstanding, but most of the time they have a very average day.
"You try to assess how big the weight of this special moment will play on their mind. The more experienced they are, the better they deal with it."
Wenger admits that Southampton's academy system is "unbelievable", having signed both Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott from the club in recent years.
"First of all it is [down to] fantastic scouting and they have a good development and coaching programme with young players," he said.
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Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
I Have always had boats in some form or another since the early 1970s
But never owned or had ever been in a sailing dinghy or yacht until some 6 years ago when we bought a fixer upper.
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I had a new fast fishing boat so there was no rush to do a yacht. I did have a bit of know how and what was for waht in Yacht rigging as I worked for a company when leaving school making yacht and boat rigging items.
Well Our first yacht ever was completed and launched.
It sat in the Marina for a few weeks as we started the engine and went for a slow motor around the marina.
One summers evening we were sat on the tiny bit of decking we had and another yacht was just about to leave the marina to go to sea.
Within a flash we were right behind them going out of the marina through the basin lock and out to sea.
We motored around a bit then Hauled up the main sail.
Lurched to one side and away we went.
We have never looked back and gained all our little know how from that day.
Four yachts later and were back again to another refurb yacht and Just can't wait to be out there sailing again.
We have I must say had a few scary moments as we went from level to 40 degrees and now can't get enough of it.
I joined a sail club. There are a ton of members that need a hand and love to talk. I go out when I can and will take anyone out that sails on mine. There are 70 year old ladies that will smoke the young kids on the water. (I think their glasses give them xray vision for the wind.) I learn something every time we meet and it is all free. The club was 25 without a boat 75 with. I also read everything I can. I think the important thing is never stop learning
Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
Add me to the list of people who think this is a great thread!
I grew up around boats my whole life. My father is a ship pilot, and avid fisherman. I have been at the helm of powerboats since I was a young child. I've also been a deckhand on harbor tugs. I absolutely love being out on the water. I have always been intrigued with sailing since a young age, and now at the ripe old age of 26 I finally got myself a boat.
I haven't taken any classes, but I have started reading books, forums, and any other information regarding sailing. I finally joined our local club, and met some good folks. I ended up with a 1965 Flying Scot. I was able to meet someone with a lot of sailing history (current liveaboard and also a avid scot racer). Crewing and racing with him has taught me more than anything else. I have also learned the major differences in the Scot and being at the helm of his 43 footer!!
I'm young, naive, and inexperienced when it comes to sailing... But I'm learning and man, life is good when you're out on the water.
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Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
.... well, I have heard that aa3jy used to lick the frosting off donuts in the coffee kitchen at work, and then put them back on the tray, when no one would see it.
There's no proof for this, not even a reference where he allegedly worked, but I thought I'd just put it out here.
Disgusting, isn't it??
Originally Posted by aa3jy View Post
..that's the philosophy of this couple..
The INTERVIEW WITH A CRUISER Project: 10 Questions for Bumfuzzle
..I've heard that certain cruising associations have had differing opinions to the point that they have been banned on blogs/forums..
Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
This has been a great thread!! You have given me the inspiration to just find my boat and get out there. I have sailed in the past on friends boats but now I want one of my own. I was the one in the mindset that I had to wait and save up for that 45 foot sail yacht I really wanted. Now, I am going to check out some really reasonable 30 footers I have been finding almost everywhere around the Chesapeake. Thanks for all the inspiration!!!!
Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
Originally Posted by kd3pc View Post
if you can read a book, have some common sense, and such...because some of the "sailing lessons" are all but useless, and quite expensive all things considered. I have ASA 101, 103 and another one, I forget..some hands on, a few minutes practice and I have the card....of course 25 years of messing around on boats helped some...but many still get the card. It is not a requirement, yet, to go sailing.
I agree with them, just go...one does not need mega buck boats, with all the latest electronics and such to sail.
I would think many sailing associations would not them around, as their process is contrary to the goals of these same associations.
I have not met the bumfuzzles, but would enjoy talking with them at some point. More power to them.
Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
Even after taking sailing lessons years ago I still learn new sailing stuff. I learn when I go out with other experienced sailors, and have an opportunity to reenforce what I know when I sail with crew that has little sailing knowledge. I thing the point is, just go sailing when you can, and read and talk about sailing when you can't.
Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
Originally Posted by SVTatia View Post
Its hard to believe that they could be banned for being honest. Its their opinion and its clear they are travelers, not sailors.
Narrow minded individuals will never go far in their career or personal life. I pays to listen, evaluate, adapt and invent.
Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
My thoughts are as in any sport or group you have the ones that were just god gifted greats! this skill set passed thru proper breeding and osmosis, genes ect,,, nothing to do that one day all of us had to start and learn! This group with in the sailing community is the same group that wish's they could of would of but now are too old, too broke, or just to darned scared to cast off due to they may make a mistake in front of their peers! And C-cards to sail my god what's next some sail training machine as big as PADI they way the world learns to dive ON LINE!
I read the kid's blog Not my cup of tea but they did get to see some parts of the world most never do, My favorite was the Bahamas my choice because they are so close and yet so far away! And the Islanders are the best!
I hope to re sail too soon!
Re: Don't need no lessons..just go..
Yeah, Terral.... that's what I should have done, too. Howzat go? "Go small...Go NOW!"
I spent years longing, planning, wishing and hoping instead of sailing. I went from denial to thinking I could take a few classes for what a boat costs and get it out of my system. Rather than dope around anymore, I spent my last bit of 'wait' time researching and coming up with "The Plan". Life changes, plans become snarled; but I stayed the course and ended up here.
Either way it works out, I *still* end up with THE boat and time to sail.
Nuthin' wrong with that!
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Well guys I will be down in Biloxi, Ms starting in August running through December. I am in the Air Force and will be attending Air Traffic Control school. I have never hunted that far south and I will be far from my comfy home area of NW Oklahoma. I was just wondering if there would be anyone willing to let me tag along on a few hunts. I have a truck and would be willing to drive. I also have plenty of dekes and I can attempt to blow a call.....lol Just want to get out on the weekends when Im not studying.
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Wow! This came out amazing. GMV for sure, guys.
Re: The Royal Shame
I really dig this one! +1
Holy monkies! I love the changes you made to this design. GMV
I love the stance of the pawn. And your technique for metal textures is amazing. I see a print in your future with this one.
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bluejester wrote:The piece as a whole is really quite funny, I especially enjoy the expressions of several of the animals as they wait their turn. The alligator in particular with his clasped hands really conveys a great sense of eagerness. One side thing that distracts me just a little though, is the critter emerging from under her dress. It seems a bit...odd, or possibly risque' but it could just depend on what people think when they see it.
It looks to me like the cat is being a cat and just trying to be on everything. If it were my cat it would just meow until it got its freaking kiss then it would go back to ignoring her.
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So why the change from Illustrator to Photoshop? Just curious. I love the textures you got going on!
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In the real world the fish would never look him in the face. OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!
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Your designs always make me smile.
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The smaller teeth freak me out for some reason. Maybe their cuteness is a cover for pure evil?
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+1 from me! I would totally sport this shirt as I work in the dental field! Great colors and faces on the teeth!
"Down With the Sweets!" naaaay, I'll just brush more!
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Yeah this shirt sounds about right. I think that this is how it really went down.
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King of me? The gauntlet has been dropped. I will take over your puny moon with the armies of the damned.
No, really this is fabu!
I like ice cream.
Re: off with his scoop!
Such a waste of a good ice cream cone...*le sigh*
Love the design!
Well, clearly the pawn would take the knight at c5.
Re: Live Like Royal-Tea
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Freaky. Yes, destroy the singing tree.
studio1172 wrote:So why the change from Illustrator to Photoshop? Just curious. I love the textures you got going on!
More or less, just to give it a try after a long break.
Before I went to college, I used Photoshop for all my design work. After college I got hired by a sign company, and now I only use vector software all day.(smaller files for large format printing) Phtotshop just isn't used as much with signs. I guess I wanted to make sure I still could use shop for more than photo editing and cropping.
So, here we are.
Hahaha I love it, especially since I'm a dental student, I can totally appreciate this one! GMV, hope I get to buy one!
It bothers me that the demon face is pretty much the same as the one the band Disturbed always uses.
Re: End of the Line
This is funny and so very true.
Re: Making Money
Wow! The texture on the mint leaf is awesome! This is very clever
Re: Chicken Caesar
Now I want a salad. That is one tough chicken.
My daughter acts exactly like that. She goes by the title... Empress Lily. Love it! +1
Your first was great, but I think this one is awesome. Fun little details. GMV
I had seen the sketches before the axe dude was put in... I liked it before, but now it's freak'n awesome!!! +1
NameyMcName wrote:That short toga is just fowl!
HA! Nice.
studio1172 wrote:Now I want a salad. That is one tough chicken.
Thanks, really dig the colors you chose for your submission.
dooomcat wrote:And if they don't behave they'll just get eaten I guess.
sigh... I think I have found my favorite woot artist >.<
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Yeah, that's right! You're conquered, Hill! You didn't put up much of a fight, did you... It must be because I am so intimidating!
Love it., love the style and loooove the colors!
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Astros playing too well to sell - so far
If run differential is an indicator of underlying performance, then the Houston Astros qualify as nearly as big a surprise in the National League as the Baltimore Orioles are in the American League.
The Orioles' plus-34 run differential ranks second in the AL behind the Rangers' plus-47. The Astros are tied with the Washington Nationals for third in the NL at plus-14, trailing only the St. Louis Cardinals (plus-62) and Atlanta Braves (plus-27).
What does it all mean?
Probably not much, considering that the season is not even 20 percent complete. The Astros are playing hard, and second baseman Jose Altuve, in particular, has been a revelation. But the team still figures to be an active seller at the deadline.
"Our objective is to aggregate as much talent as possible, as quickly as possible," new general manager Jeff Luhnow told me last week, at the start of what became a 5-1 homestand against the New York Mets and Cardinals.
"If we have pieces on our club that are in demand by other clubs and we get enough future value for them to make up for the short-term loss, we'll consider every opportunity."
Left-hander Wandy Rodriguez, first baseman Carlos Lee, closer Brett Myers and right-handed setup reliever Brandon Lyon are the pieces most likely to generate discussions.
"I think late this summer there will be demand for some of our players," Luhnow said. "We'll have those conversations. But right now, we're not actively pushing anything.
"Our veteran players are contributing. Wandy is pitching like a No. 1. Myers is pitching like an elite closer. Carlos has played a good first base. Lyon has been solid in the bullpen. We need those guys right now. I'm not in any rush to have any conversations about our veteran players."
Luhnow was not exaggerating. Rodriguez is 3-2 with a 1.64 ERA. Myers is 7 for 7 in save opportunities with a 1.04 ERA. Lee is batting a relatively modest .289 with a .355 on-base percentage and .392 slugging average, and Lyon has a 2.89 ERA.
Contracts, though, are a problem. The Astros would need to include significant cash in deals to get a quality return.
Rodriguez is guaranteed $10 million this season, $13 million next season and a $2.5 million buyout in his $13 million option for 2014.
Myers is earning $11 million, with a $3 million buyout on his $10 million option. Lee is making $18.5 million and can block trades to 14 clubs. Lyon is earning $5.5 million.
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'"It's a tremendous honor to go. It really is," said Ruff, who coached the East in the 1999 game in Tampa Bay. "What will make it special is I hope we have four or five of our players. That'll be the great thing about it."'
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Central Idaho Wolverine and Winter Recreation Research ProjectBy idfg-rlonsinger on Friday, Nov 4th, 2011 8:06am MDT
Kim Heinemeyer (Round River Institute) will be giving presentations across Idaho on the Central Idaho Wolverine and Winter Recreation Research Project. This collaborative projects goal is to increase our understanding of the influence that winter recreation activities have on wolverine habitat use, movements, and denning. Presentations will be geared towards recreationists and local businesses. Find out how you can be involved by attending one of these informative presentations.
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Shes smart. Shes successful. But when it comes to finding true love, shes a work-in-progress. Meet Mindy (Mindy Kaling), a single OB/GYN who wants her life to be like a romantic comedy, but just cant find the right leading man. As she attempts to balance her unpredictable workplace with some truly offbeat dating situations, Mindy soon discovers that the prescription for happiness is filled with comical side effects. Guest starring Seth Rogen (Knocked Up), Ed Helms (The Hangover), and Allison Williams (Girls), watch all 24 Season One episodes back-to-back and uninterrupted of this hit series.
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