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There were approximately 1,000,000 Christians living in peace under the regime of Saddam Hussein, but now thanks to America's adventure in bringing democracy to their land, a majority of these people have fled for safety. Chaldean Catholics, who were the largest Christian denomination, once had 80 churches functioning in Baghdad, today only 8 are still active. A delegation of Christian bishops representing a cross section of all denominations claimed Bush policies had completely disrupted the lives of Christians in Iraq. As one told the newspaper, Azzaman, "This democracy this man(George Bush) has brought us is that of tanks, kidnappings, random killings, car bombings, and massive marauding armies who go about their work with impunity." It is rather ironic that George Bush, who claims to be a born again Christian, has done more to wipe out Christianity in Iraq than any other figure in the history of that country.
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2012 Treasure of Detroit honors Wayne Law alumni and friends March 24 at Ford Field
DETROIT (Feb. 3, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School, Wayne Law Dean Robert M. Ackerman, the Wayne Law Board of Visitors and the Wayne Law Alumni Association are pleased to announce that the 15th annual Treasure of Detroit will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, March 24, at Ford Field.
This year's honorees are Professor Emerita Frederica K. Lombard, who is being honored posthumously with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Judge Claudia Morcom, '56, George Peck, '80, and Ed Zelenak, '77.
Since its inception in 1998, the Treasure of Detroit has been Wayne Law's premier event for honoring those who have made a lasting contribution to the practice of law, as well as to the growth and success of the Law School. The annual event brings together some of the legal community's brightest minds and scholars.
"The Treasure of Detroit provides Wayne Law alumni and friends a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with each other and the Law School, and to honor those who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and society," Ackerman said. "I look forward to celebrating with Wayne Law students, alumni, faculty and friends at Ford Field in March."
This year's event will feature a cocktail reception and silent auction at 6 p.m., followed by dinner, an awards program and tours of Ford Field.
People interested in making a gift to Wayne Law in recognition of the honorees can contact Michael Silverstein at the Law School's Development Office at 313-577-9238.
For information on the Treasure of Detroit, please contact Kathryn Koehler in the Law School's Office of Alumni Relations at 313-577-6199 or email@example.com.
Frederica K. Lombard (1939-2011)
During a career with Wayne Law that spanned more than 40 years, Frederica Lombard was a role model, mentor and trailblazer for countless women in the legal profession. Lombard began teaching in 1966 at Wayne Law, where she met her future husband, Wayne County Judge Arthur Lombard. She became a full professor in 1969, the first full-time female law faculty member at the university. She was named associate dean in 1992, a position she held for 13 years, and served as interim dean for one year. Lombard is credited with having a major role in the Law School building expansion that began in the early 2000s. Upon her retirement, a major scholarship fund was renamed the Lombard Scholarship Fund. An expert in family law, Lombard served on several faculty committees at WSU, including the Minority Employment Action Steering Committee and the Commission on the Status of Women, which strove to correct gender inequalities at the university. On the national scene, she sought to establish accreditation standards that would prohibit law schools from discriminating against women.
Judge Claudia House Morcom, '56
Retired Wayne County Circuit Judge Claudia House Morcom has been an energetic advocate for civil rights and human rights throughout her career in the law. She broke the gender barrier when she became the first African-American woman to work in an integrated law firm, joining the firm of Goodman, Crockett, Eden, Robb, and Philo in the early 1960s. A few years later, she went to Mississippi during the civil rights movement to fight injustice as the southern regional director of the National Lawyers Guild Committee for Legal Assistance from 1964-1965. In 1966, she returned to her native Detroit and became director of the Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services program for the indigent. In 1983, she became a Wayne County Circuit Court judge, a position she held until retiring in 1998. Judge Morcom has served on numerous community boards and organizations, and as a delegate to the United Nations Human Rights Council. She has also been a very active alumna at Wayne State. She was a founding member of the WSU Alumni Association and a past president. She recently established an annual Wayne Law scholarship.
George Peck, '80
George Peck has been a dedicated supporter of Wayne Law, particularly the library, since his graduation in 1980. He funded the George Peck Endowed Scholarship for Superior Advocacy in memory of his father, Dr. Theodore E. Peck. As the managing director of George Peck and Associates PLC, Peck's experience is concentrated in all aspects of corporate and securities law as well as commercial litigation, labor, employment and immigration. He received his bachelor of arts, with distinction, from the University of Michigan in 1977. While in law school, Peck was a member of the Order of Barristers, a brief writer for the Wayne Moot Court National Team from 1979-80, and the founder and president of the Wayne International Law Society from 1978-80. Peck was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1980 and has been admitted pro hac vice in 14 states. He is a member of the Detroit Bar Association and the American Bar Association, including its section on Business Law. He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan's Corporate Law and Labor Law sections and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
Ed Zelenak, '77
Ed Zelenak is a former president of the Law Alumni Association and currently serves on the Law School's Board of Visitors. A lifelong resident of Lincoln Park, Mich., Zelenak is the city attorney for the municipalities of Lincoln Park and Southgate, Mich. He has served as legal counsel to numerous other communities and governmental entities, as well as represented presidential candidates and other public officials in Michigan election law matters. He is the recipient of the 2010 State Bar of Michigan Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award. For many years, he has served as the emcee for the Treasure of Detroit. But Zelenak's service goes far beyond Southeast Michigan. The honorary consul for the Slovak Republic, a lifetime appointment he received in 2001, he has been an advisor to the Slovak ambassadors to Washington and the United Nations, as well as to members of the Slovak parliament and political leaders in Bratislava. In 1990 he assisted in devising strategies for the first free elections in Czechoslovakia.
Past Treasure of Detroit Honorees:
James K. Robinson, '68 (honored posthumously), David M. Hempstead, '75, and A. Alfred Taubman.
Dean A. Robb, '49, Joan Mahoney, '75, and Lawrence C. Mann, '80
George J. Bedrosian, '59, Carl Ziemba, '48 (honored posthumously), and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Chief Justice Marilyn Kelly, '71
John Collins Jr., '76, Hon. Jessica Cooper, '73, Cornelius Pitts, '64, and Georgia Clark
Elizabeth Phelps Hardy, '84, Hon. Damon J. Keith, LL.M., '56, and Steven I. Victor, '50
Eric Ersher, '94, David J. Galbenski, '93, LaRissa D. Hollingsworth, '03, Stephanie K. Hoos, '99, and Hon. Adam Shakoor, '76
Nancy J. Diehl, '78, Sherrie L. Farrell, Cynthia Faulhaber, '82, Prof. Janet Findlater, Aretha L. Glover, '97, Justice Marilyn Kelly, '71, and Eleanor "Coco" Siewert
Candyce Ewing Abbatt, '83, Hon. Nancy G. Edmunds, '76, Earle I. Erman, '74, Kevin I. Green, '84, Kathryn J. Humphrey, '80, Thomas G. Kienbaum, '68, William A. Sankbeil, '71, and I.W. Winsten, '79
Mathew T. Englebert, '97, Harvey S. Gettleson, '77, and James R. Lites, '78
Hon. Avern Cohn, Elliott S. Hall, '65, and Prof. Frederica K. Lombard
Eugene Driker, '61
Hon. Damon J. Keith, LL.M., '56
Dennis Archer
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. says Jimmie Johnson one of greatest ever, compares to Dale Earnhardt Sr.
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As far as Dale Earnhardt Jr. is concerned, Jimmie Johnson already was in the conversation about the greatest NASCAR drivers of all-time. As Jimmie Johnson's teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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#1 Nov 14, 2012
Finaly, Jr made some sence come out of that mouth.
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#2 Nov 14, 2012
As much as I hated Dale Sr., I have to disagree with this comment about JJ being like Dale Sr.
Dale Sr. could take a junk car that wouldn't run in the beginning of a race and drive that thing to a top ten finish or a win.
Jimmie J has never ever driven a junk car in cup.
Put him in anyone elses car without Chad and everyone will see that Jimmie J is slightly above average and no more.
#4 Nov 15, 2012
One of the greatest ever? You [email protected] right he is. His record is impeccable. What he's done with/for the sport is untouchable. NOBODY EVER will win 5 championships in a row. More than double the wins in the Chase than his next competitor. First Rookie in history to lead the points standings. Career winning earnings of a $116+ million. 1st Driver to be named AP Male Athlete of the Year. Topped Forbes Most Influential Athlete two years in a row, now. Tied with Jeff Gordon with the most Auto Racing Driver of the Year Awards & most All-Star Million Dollar race wins. Only Driver in history to win the Daytona 500, Brickyard 400, and the championship in the same season. I rest my case.
"Just quit jr."
Since: Aug 09
#5 Nov 15, 2012
JJ wins 5 straight cups, then HMS moves "The Brain jr" in with him, and he hasn't won a cup since, you betcha jr is going to praise JJ. JJ is competing against twice the amount of full time teams and twice the amount of better equipment than Sr. ever did, just check the past standings and records, don't take my word for it. Three fourths of "the field of cars" were "go or go homers when Sr. was competing, a lit'l less in his latter years. Personally, I hope JJ wins 8 cups and put to rest who was better. JJ beat the system no matter what is for the day, just like Petty and sr.
#6 Nov 15, 2012
Jr. kissing some butt,he must be worried about losing his parking spot to Kahne.
#7 Nov 15, 2012
Jr knows JJ is better
#8 Nov 15, 2012
for sure
London, Canada
#9 Nov 15, 2012
Anybody can hang around the back of the pack and when all the other cars are pretty much wore out, run like hero with a fresh car while gordon is holding your hand and go straight to the front. Let all the other drivers have the same equipment as gordon and his playmate has, including their grey area cheating tricks, and it would be a whole different story.( johnson is the biggest joke thats ever hit nascar).
#10 Nov 16, 2012
Jr learned his driving strategy from his, Mikey Waltrip.
"Just quit jr."
Since: Aug 09
#11 Nov 16, 2012
If only all the other people involved in NASCAR could be as "squeaky clean" as the "do no wrong" earnhardts.
#12 Nov 17, 2012
I see where you have it printed under your 3toes just quit Jr. Why do you want him
to quit?I am hoping Jeff Burton and Dave Blaney quit. Neither one is worth a shit.
"Just quit jr."
Since: Aug 09
#13 Nov 17, 2012
ALL HAIL JR!!!!! Let's see, what "litter" of Sr's was the "Brain" jr???? 2nd or 3rd, or was there more??? HMS sacrificing cup championships, just so jr can "win" a race every 4 years or so. No wonder Jeff Gordon lost his cool, it has to have an effect on the whole organization.
#15 Nov 18, 2012
Maybe Jr's concussion awakened some of that dormant gray matter; knocked some sense into him!
#16 Nov 18, 2012
MRI result showed no concussion.
#17 Nov 19, 2012
Jr just needed an excuse for his lousy performance in the Chase?
#18 Nov 19, 2012
Accolades like this coming from Joooooonnnnnnyyyyyyyrrrrrrrrrr are almost as important as the backup punter on a semi-pro football team naming the best Superbowl quarterback of all-time.
"To contract new debts..."
Since: Apr 08
is not the way to pay old ones
#19 Nov 21, 2012
Burton's contract expires after 2013 and at 46 he may retire, just a guess but a possibility. That will leave at least two cars open at RCR, one will go to Dillon and Childress has said that whichever car he takes may be renumbered to the 3. As for the second car there are rumors of Kurt Busch making the move to RCR in 2014 since it didn't happen in 2013 due to lack of sponsorship.
#20 Nov 21, 2012
Unless Childress
starts some improvement in Sprint cup I don't think anyone will be to interested in driving for him. Burton needs to retire he has seen his best days in racing. Don't forget we have 2 Dillon's to deal with.
#21 Nov 21, 2012
JJ has proven he is a great driver. But a lot of credit has to go to his team his equip and his crew chief. We'll never know but if you put him in the 51 for example would we be disussing this?
"To contract new debts..."
Since: Apr 08
is not the way to pay old ones
#22 Nov 22, 2012
Busch provides a good measuring stick on how much of a factor the team is. His average finish with the 51 was 25th, in the 78 he jumps to 12th.
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ok, i wanted to see what the common thought for this subject was. i know that the general consensus is towards the AR, but what are your opinions?
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ok, i wanted to see what the common thought for this subject was. i know that the general consensus is towards the AR, but what are your opinions?
What kind of SHTF?
IMHO an accurate .22 rifle is the most versatile "put it on the plate" rifle.
Followed very closely by a (non-rifle) 12 gauge shotgun.
Though, the stand-by 13 grains Red-dot in your choice of a wide variety of rifle cartridges will do yeomans' duty for the .22
im talkin the whole shebang SHTF. nukes, war, MAJOR civil unrest, and in any kind of environment and at any reasonable range/conditions.
Best SHTF rifle implies you are limited to only one rifle. Assuming legal considerations are not an issue (you can own as many firearms as you want/afford pre-SHTF) then that also implies you are not based out of a fixed location or vehicle with enough cargo capacity to allow more than one rifle. Since ammo resupply will probably be an issue, the ammo you carry with you will likely have to last you the duration of the SHTF events.
Those conditions pretty much limit you to a .22 rimfire. You can carry a thousand rounds in a backpack without adding too much weight to your load. Specialty loads such as subsonics for use with a field expedient silencer (2 liter bottle and duct tape) or hypervelocity rounds like Stingers can be added in 50 packs for very little weight and space. Produced at a rate of 2+ Billion rounds per year it is the most likely caliber to be "found" if an ammo resupply presents itself.
As for the rifle, I would go with the Marlin 39. Very accurate and reliable, takedown so it can be concealed easily, adequate ammo capacity, and being a lever action it can be fired almost as quickly as a semi auto. A levergun is the "All American" action, it has no "Assault Weapon" stigma so if you encounter the authorities they might be less inclined to confiscate a "squirrel rifle" than say an AR15.
Range is limited, but if you are part of a family/group one or more persons could have a centerfire rifle for longer range shots. As the "designated marksman", the limited ammo supply would be less of a problem.
Of course, for short term use, one can always "acquire" the rifle and ammo supply of one's adversaries. If faced with an organized force with standardized armaments it makes sense to use their equipment as resupply is at least a possibility.
My weapon of choice would be my Semi UZI. Long barrel is accurate for short range combat. The stock retracts for closer combat work. Mags are slim and not very heavy.
9mm is heavy enough to make it into an enemy's body through light field dress. At least who you hit will need to be handled by their fellow personell for treatment.
I would pick up the UZI and the magazine belt filled with stuffed UZI mags, 122 grain, 9mm.
Would have to go with the AK due to ruggedness
Ruggedness is why I did not choose the AR15. UZI is rugged and tolerant of dirt and not being cleaned.
Ammo is easy to carry lots of.
.308 bolt action, hands down. The round is powerful and accurate enough for hunting and self defense. It's common enough that you can get them, and a bolt action allows user feedback as to the suitability of the ammunition. If you need tons of firepower a 9mm uzi isn't going to get you there and neither is an AR, so for reasonable applications a handy bolt .308 is probably the best ticket. Might I suggest the Steyr Scout?
I would like to say AK because of its dependability but I think using what the military uses would be the way to go for ammo availability,rifle parts,etc. What Im getting at is there should be plenty of 5.56 and M-16s to be had. (I'm still in good w/ the local guard unit that I was in a looong time ago.
GeneT,you have a good point,as the military also uses .308 in the M-60 and as their primary sniper round.


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Up forsale is my 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP - I own this outright with a clean and clear title in my hand ready to be signed over. It has been an excellent car. It is very sharp and turns many heads as you dont see too many like this. It has been very well taken care. This Grand Prix looks great and runs even better. The car is fully loaded with every option available in 2005, including factory touchscreen navigation (less than 100 in this color had this option). This color is hard to find with the factory navigation and every option - let alone just the color as only 588 were made. This car is kept very clean, washed & detailed weekly when driven. Non smoker, no rips, stains, or tears anywhere. This car has always ran full synthetic oil and midgrade and premium gas only! This GXP has never seen winter and has always been stored during the cold winter months!
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP
-5.3L LS4 V-8 engine (FWD)
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- 80k miles (mostly highway miles from vacations and trips down south by myself and previous owner)
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-Onstar w/ built in phone
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-All LED Lighting Interior as well as exterior
Original Purchase Price: $35,090
Asking $12,000
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2004+ Pontiac GTO, 1998+ Pontiac Trans Am/Chevy Camaro (with lower miles), 1990-95 Chevy Corvette (with low miles) or 97+ (with decent miles), 2005+ Pontiac G6 GTP or GXP, 1988-92 Chevy Camaro Z28 or Iroc (close to stock in good shape + cash). 2002+ Chevy Silverado/GMC Sierra Crew Cab with 6.0 or Duramax, 2002+ Tahoe Z71/Yukon Denali/Escalade, 2004+ Trailblazer SS/Envoy Denali (Might go for the right LTZ Trailblazer). I will also entertain trades on very nice hot rods. I am really looking for a nice Crew Cab Pick Up. I am also interested in a 2008 or newer Chevy Malibu with decent miles and I am willing to add cash with a Nice Chevy Malibu.
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As a queen breeder here in FL I have to have my breeder colonies DNA tested for AHB every year if selling out of state. Does this mean much when most queens are open mated? Not really, but we do strive to saturate our mating areas with proven drone colonies to shift the odds in our favor.By all means raise your own queens! Depending on which system you choose it can be done on the cheap and you'll gain a great education for doing so.Scott
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It has published reviews of various books by Harun Yahya. The review of The Evolution Deceit by Maryam Jameelah, the American essayist and journalist, reads:
Scientifically, with appropriate illustrations, the author proves that each organism of every species was Divinely created perfect and complete from its very inception with everything required for a successful life.
Ruqaiyyah Waris Maqsood, the renowned Islamic writer, recommends Harun Yahya"s books to young readers, and writes the following in her review of Deep Thinking and Never Plead Ignorance in another issue of The Muslim Book Review:
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Harun Yahya has put together a vast range of books which tackle the very subjects that have bothered me, and for that, I am sure many similar students will take great benefit. The style of the books is not that of dry academia, but is readable and straightforward, so that even youngsters can study and benefit from the thoughts contained therein. The message is added to by the many colourful and relevant photographs, which not only enliven the page but are also good thought-provokers in themselves. This is the major function of the HarunYahya books, I feel-to widen our consciousness, give us material to ponder on which we may not have known before, and, thus, help us to understand a little more of the Greatness and Grace of Allah.


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ARSC HPC Users' Newsletter 331, December 16, 2005
Dynamic Linking - Part II
[ Thanks to Jesse Niles, User Services Consultant, ARSC ]
In the first installment of this series we took a look at basic dynamic linking, and now address some more advanced issues. For instance, what if you want your application to have a plug-in feature? How do you load new C++ classes into an application without recompiling it?
The following is a little bit trickier than the previous examples, but it is arguably the most powerful and is much more object-oriented. The first thing to do is declare a plug-in base class:pluginbase.h:
1 #ifndef PLUGINBASE_H 2 #define PLUGINBASE_H 3 4 //Forward declaration for typedefs 5 class PluginBase; 6 7 //Typedefs for function types used by plug-in loader 8 typedef PluginBase *PluginCreationFuncType(); 9 typedef void PluginDestructionFuncType(PluginBase *); 10 11 //Base class for all plug-ins 12 class PluginBase { 13 public: 14 PluginBase() {} 15 virtual ~PluginBase() {} 16 17 //Pure virtual method to be overridden 18 virtual int someMethod(int, int) = 0; 19 }; 20 21 #endif //PLUGINBASE_H
The plug-in base class shown here only contains one pure virtual method, but it can contain variables and whatever other methods your application might need. The typedefs make the usage of the dynamic loading easier on the eyes and wrists. Next, we'll pretend that our application has already been compiled and released, and we want to add a few new plug-ins for it. The next two files declare and define the new plug-ins:newplugins.h:
1 #ifndef NEWPLUGINS_H 2 #define NEWPLUGINS_H 3 #include "pluginbase.h" 4 5 6 //Derived plug-in class declarations 7 class NewPlugin : public PluginBase { 8 public: 9 NewPlugin() : PluginBase() {} 10 virtual ~NewPlugin() {} 11 virtual int someMethod(int a, int b); 12 }; 13 14 class NewPlugin2 : public PluginBase { 15 public: 16 NewPlugin2() : PluginBase() {} 17 virtual ~NewPlugin2() {} 18 virtual int someMethod(int a, int b); 19 }; 20 21 #endif //NEWPLUGINS_Hnewplugins.cpp
1 #include "newplugins.h" 2 3 //Overridden method for first new plug-in 4 int NewPlugin::someMethod(int a, int b) 5 { 6 return a*b; 7 } 8 9 //Creation function for first new plug-in 10 extern "C" PluginBase * createNewPlugin() 11 { 12 return new NewPlugin(); 13 } 14 15 //Overridden method for second new plug-in 16 int NewPlugin2::someMethod(int a, int b) 17 { 18 return a+b; 19 } 20 21 //Creation function for first new plug-in 22 extern "C" PluginBase * createNewPlugin2() 23 { 24 return new NewPlugin2(); 25 } 26 27 //Destruction function that can actually be used for 28 //all classes derived from type PluginBase 29 //NOTE: This could be contained in a source file with 30 //the base class, but for the example it is included here 31 extern "C" void destroyPlugin(PluginBase *destroyMe) 32 { 33 delete destroyMe; 34 }
The new plug-ins override the pure virtual method in the base class, and they provide unmangled functions for instantiation. Because we are still compiling in C++, the extern "C" really only applies to the function name so we can load it from the .so easier. Lastly, the code for the application that is capable of loading plugins is as follows with the comments describing the overall method:pluginloader.cpp:
1 //Standard C++ library includes 2 #include<iostream> 3 #include<vector> 4 5 //Include file for dl functions 6 #include<dlfcn.h> 7 8 //Include header for PluginBase and BasicPlugin ONLY 9 #include"shared.h" 10 11 int main() 12 { 13 //Handle that the dl function use 14 void *handle; 15 16 //Container for loaded plug-ins 17 std::vector<PluginBase *> plugins; 18 19 //Vector of strings containing class names of new plug-ins 20 std::vector<std::string> requestedPlugins; 21 22 //Only one destruction function is needed because 23 //they all share the same base class 24 PluginDestructionFuncType *destroyer; 25 26 //Request by name the two plug-ins 27 //These strings could come from a configuration file or user input 28 requestedPlugins.push_back("NewPlugin"); 29 requestedPlugins.push_back("NewPlugin2"); 30 31 //Error message returned by dlerror() 32 char *error; 33 34 //Load in symbols from filename located in argv[1] 35 //RTLD_LAZY means the symbols will be resolved when needed 36 handle = dlopen("libplugins.so", RTLD_LAZY); 37 38 //If handle is null, exit with error message 39 if (!handle) 40 { 41 std::cerr << dlerror() << std::endl; 42 return -1; 43 } 44 45 dlerror(); //clear error messages, if any 46 47 for (int i = 0; i < requestedPlugins.size(); i++) 48 { 49 //Load creation function for this plug-in 50 //This follows the arbitrary convention that each 51 //creation function follows the formula: create[classname] 52 PluginCreationFuncType *creator = (PluginCreationFuncType* )( 53 dlsym(handle, ("create" + requestedPlugins[i]).c_str())); 54 55 //dlsym didn't work, continue with error 56 error = dlerror(); 57 if (error) 58 { 59 std::cerr << error << std::endl; 60 continue; 61 } 62 63 //Call creation function and get a pointer to the 64 //new plug-in instance 65 PluginBase *newPlugin = creator(); 66 67 //Add pointer to the vector of loaded plug-ins 68 plugins.push_back(newPlugin); 69 } 70 71 //Load destruction function for all plug-ins derived from PluginBase 72 destroyer = (void (*)(PluginBase *))(dlsym(handle, "destroyPlugin")); 73 74 //dlsym didn't work, exit with error 75 error = dlerror(); 76 if (error) 77 { 78 std::cerr << error << std::endl; 79 dlclose(handle); 80 return -1; 81 } 82 83 //Call methods and output return value, then delete the instance 84 for (int i = 0; i < plugins.size(); i++) 85 { 86 std::cout << plugins[i]->someMethod(23, 91) << std::endl; 87 destroyer(plugins[i]); 88 } 89 90 //Clean up dangling pointers 91 plugins.clear(); 92 93 //Unload library 94 dlclose(handle); 95 return 0; 96 }
Essentially, the process is:
- Get strings for symbol names. Here they are constructed by prepending "create" onto the textual class names. This is my own convention, so really anything can be used as long as it matches the creation functions in the shared object.
- Open the shared object.
- Iterate through each of the symbol names, loading in the creation functions, calling them to get an instance of each plug-in, and finally add pointers to these instances to the plug-in vector.
- Use the plug-ins.
- When they are no longer needed, call the destruction function so the destructor for each is called, and then delete the dangling pointers to the newly destroyed plug-ins.
- Unload the shared object.
Please note that the error-checking could be more elegant, and some basic C++ "should-do"s were omitted.
The build process is simply:Makefile:
1 default : all 2 all : libplugins.so pluginloader 3 4 libplugins.so : newplugins.cpp newplugins.h 5 g++ -g newplugins.cpp -shared -o libplugins.so 6 7 pluginloader : pluginloader.cpp 8 g++ -g pluginloader.cpp -ldl -o pluginloader
The output from the application looks like:
snuggles % ./pluginloader 2093 114
To add additional functionality to this application, you must only derive a class from PluginBase, create a creation function for it, and plop it into a shared object file. From the application, you would then just supply the symbol name for the creation function for the new class, and load it in with the dl functions.
While there are many complications in the realm of dynamic linking (just take a look at the ld man pages on a machine running AIX), this is all I have ever really needed to utilize the seemingly magical shared object paradigm.
Error Checking in Job Scripts
In the past few years I have seen a lot of job scripts. Many of these scripts are quite complicated, however nearly all of them lack any error checking whatsoever. To be honest, I have been guilty of this myself on a number of occasions. But I have decided to turn over a new leaf.
When an executable is run, on the command line or in a script, the shell variable records the return status of the executable. The name of this variable is "$?" for sh, ksh, and bash and "$status" for csh and tcsh.
By convention a non-zero return value indicates that the command exited in error. It's up to you to decide what to do when an error occurs. A script will continue to run in spite of errors unless you explicitly have it exit when an error occurs. If you do not handle an error when it occurs you might never notice it.
Here's an example of a badly behaving script which does no error checking and exits without indicating an error has occurred.
klondike 1% cat bad.ksh #!/bin/ksh # Queue options, etc... # #run an executable ./a.out #attempt to copy file to non-existent directory # cp will exit with a non-zero value. cp output /not_here #remove the output # unfortunately the cp wasn't successful! rm output
If we run the script, we do see an error message, but the final status erroneously indicates the script was successful:
klondike 2% ./bad.ksh UX:cp: ERROR: Cannot create /not_here - Permission denied klondike 3% echo $? 0
If your script writes a lot of output you might miss such error messages mixed in with the other output. Regardless of whether or not you noticed the error, as in this example, you might lose output.
All of the shells available at ARSC define the "OR" operator (i.e. "||"). The "||" operator uses short circuit evaluation (i.e. the command after the "||" will only be executed if the preceding command exits in error).
Below is an improvement to the cp command from the script above.Basic Error Handling Example:
sh/ksh/bash version: -------------------- #!/bin/ksh ... ... cp output /not_here exit $? csh/tcsh version: ----------------- #!/bin/csh ... ... cp output /not_here exit $status
Now if the copy fails, we don't lose any data. This is a definite improvement.
If we want to include a helpful message when the exit occurs, the error handling gets a bit more complicated.
This example demonstrates a potential mistake. It sets the exit value of the script to the exit value of the "echo" command (not that of the "cp" command, as desired):
#!/bin/csh cp output /not_here echo "Error :" $status && exit $status
We can avoid this by using an intermediate variable. The "&&" ("AND") operator ties everything together. When an "&&" operator is encountered, it executes the command following the operator so long as the preceding command is sucessful.
Improved Error Handling Example:
sh/ksh/bash version: -------------------- #!/bin/ksh ... ... cp output /not_here ev=$? && echo "Error: " $ev && exit $ev csh/tcsh version: ----------------- #!/bin/csh ... ... cp output /not_here set ev=$status && echo "Error: " $ev && exit $ev
In an actual script this approach could get cumbersome. We can make it a bit more manageable using aliases for csh and tcsh and functions for sh, ksh and bash.
Error Handling Examples Using Functions and Aliases:
sh/ksh/bash version: -------------------- #!/bin/ksh ... ... function checkError { # Checks to see if exit value is non-zero and exits # if it is. # get the exit status. ev= $? # test the value of ev if [[ $ev != 0 ]]; then #if non-zero display a message and exit. echo "Error: " $ev exit $ev fi } cp output /not_here checkError csh/tcsh version: ----------------- #!/bin/csh ... ... alias printError 'set ev=$status && echo "Error: " $ev && exit $ev' cp output /not_here printError
You can also use aliases with sh and ksh, however the alias version failed to work with the version of bash I was using for unknown reasons.
sh/ksh version: --------------- #!/bin/ksh ... ... alias printError='ev=$? && echo "Error: " $ev && exit $ev' cp output /not_here printError
Note the aliases above use single quotes (') instead of double quotes ("). This ensure that the variables in the alias are evaluated at the appropriate time -- when the alias is used rather than when it is defined.
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General Questions
Is Opentest right for me?
If you are working with one of the TI products that use Opentest then you might want to consider using Opentest for your own testing. Depending on your situation, you might want to use parts of Opentest like a Test Execution Engine instead of the full system. The full system is tailored to handle situations where there are many users working on many projects in parallel. If your team is small and you are only working on one project then it might make more sense for you to use some components of Opentest rather than the whole solution.
Architecture-related Questions
How does testlink and staf tie in together? I do not see configuration options in either that describe the interface (system level tie in)
There is a "Execute & Save" button in the TestLink Execute tab that triggers a Staf call from TestLink to the Test Master Controller. Every single machine that it is part of the test automation system MUST be running Staf. The machines in the system communicate w/ each other by calling Staf request on each other. TestLink only talks to the Test Master Controller (Dispatcher service). The Dispatcher will then contact the appropriate Build and Test Execution Engines. Once the TEE completes a test, the test results are sent to the Dispatcher and then the Dispatcher writes them to the TestLink database
TMS-related Questions
What is the format for importing test result into TestLink
TestLink uses XML files to import results. Check Sample results file
What is the format for importing test suite(s)
The preferred way to import is using XML files. You can also import test cases to TestLink using XLS format; but the support is very limited. You can not import KEYWORD or CUSTOM FIELD. Check Sample test suite file
Why the exported XML is empty after I click Execute and Save Results button
Currently, we only export automated test case after you click this button. So check if 'execute type' is set to Automated. If it set to Manual, this test case will not be exported.
I forgot my password, what should I do
In testlink login page, click 'Lost Password' link and then enter your login name. Testlink will reset password and send the new password to based upon your user name and the email address you entered when you setup user account. After you login with this new password, you can click Personal link on the top right corner and change the password to whatever you want.
TMC-related Questions
What services are provided by the Test Master Controller
The test master controller layer is implemented as four separate staf services: the dispatcher, which is the front end of the test master controller to testlink, schedules jobs based on test session request coming from test link; the resource manager used by the dispatcher for resource reservation and allocation; the test link adapter used by the dispatcher to write results to the testlink database; and the email service used by the dispatcher to send email notifications to the user once a test session has finished execution.
What account should Staf run under? Does the windows account have to match the Linux account?
Typically it should not matter because in the Staf config files one can grant access to anybody on a given subnet (x.y.z.*). So any Staf machine can request services on another Staf machine as long as it is on the same subnet.
My system was setup with DynaLoader 1.05 and libPLSTAF.so is expecting 1.04. How do we get around this (assuming we cannot change the system version of perl?
If you are get libPLSTAF.so errors, you must likely will need to rebuild the libPLSTAF.so in your setup. The instructions for rebuilding it can be found at: http://staf.sourceforge.net/current/stafdg.html#Header_buildPerl
BEE-related Questions
What are the available BEE types?
- File BEE: Use to retrieve pre-built files from Windows' UNC paths
- HTTP BEE: Use to retrieve pre-built files from HTTP servers
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TEE-related Questions
What are the available TEE types?
- VATF TEE: Host-based or Target-based execution engine written in Ruby that is capable of running test on many different environments.
- STAX: Test execution engine provided by STAF.
VATF-related Questions
How do I add a new test equipment driver in VATF
- First you need to write the ruby code that implements the driver in a new file inside the test_equipment folder. For Example: VATF/test_equipment/my_new_driver.rb
- Then you need to add a reference to the new driver in the file VATF/test_equipment/test_equipment.rb. For example:
require 'test_equipment/q_master' require 'test_equipment/q_master_dll' require 'test_equipment/spectra_lab_cli' require 'test_equipment/apc_power_controller' require 'test_equipment/video_clarity' require 'test_equipment/my_new_driver'
How do I set site-specific information in VATF
Some site-specific information like e-mail server address, log files repository, etc must be specified in the site_info.rb file located in the vatf's root directory.
How do I point to a specific ruby version
Before you call /usr/local/staf/startSTAFProc.sh to start STAF, set PATH, GEM_HOME and GEM_PATH environment variables at the beginning of the /usr/local/staf/STAFEnv.sh file. For example:
PATH=/usr/local/staf/bin:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/X11R6/bin:/home/bin GEM_HOME=/var/lib/gems/1.9.1 GEM_PATH=/var/lib/gems/1.9.1


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hey, please forgive me if this has already been mentioned or if i am mistaken, but when i was looking through the online reference pics i noticed on one of the pics what looked like two neck seals. One the color of the jumpsuit and the other is the color of the vest.
i'll try and post a pic, and once again please forgive me if i am mistaken or if this has been mentioned before.
here's a direct link to it instead, let me know what any of you think.


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Great job so far. If you don't mind my asking, where did you find patterns for the knee armor? I've cut out everything for my armor build only to realize that I am missing patterns for knees! Oops. Don't know how I'm going to protect those.
What materials are you using for everything? Looks great!
Hi man! i really dont know where i got them :P i downloaded as many as i could and then took the best ones i had there are some to get i think i got most of them over at the rpf! check there there is a thread with a lot of starwars peps: Fierfek's Star Wars Pepakura File Development there is a couple of kneepeps there! fierfek needs a lot of thanks from me! thanks for watching. stay tuned for more slow progress!
@cyberpatriot Hi man! i live in sweden and we dont have the normal building materials that people usualy work with here. So ive had a little trial and error to get the right stuff to build with. for the pepping im using the thickest paper my printer kan print and of course usual sissors . Because i live in a small apartment i am unable to figerglass the finished peps so i use polyutherane harts to harden it with. Then we dont have bondo in sweden but we have a similar thing called plastic padding thats also used for autobody repairs. They come in a lot of different kinds and ive found the one called: "lättspackel" to be the best one to shape and sand. I use a small plastic spatula to apply the padding and then i have a small kitchen knife to gett the rough shape out of it, later i sand with black and beckers mouse sander, and for small parts a dremel of course! the last sanding i do by hand with 120 grit paper and a lot of reggaetunes i my ears . I also have begun working alot whith super sculpey and that works good for me. ive tried using milliput but it doesnt do it for me.
hi guys! a little update. I have made a decision to finish the helmet before i do anything else otherwise im going to go crazy! so i did about 12 hours of work on it since last time and im starting to get there! i primed it and discovered som bits and bobs left to fill and sand but its not much. have a look and see what you think of it. im really sorry for the crappy pics. when its ready i will get a better camera and take some nice fotos. i promise
my little star wars shrine
i dont know how to flip it around haha. not so good with computers. i like sanding more
This is looking great. I'm glad I'm not the only one that wants to scratch build his entire costume. Keep up the great work and keep the pictures coming.
That bucket looks great! Well done. I'm planning on building my own for a custom in the near future, just hope mine turns out half this good
Wow, great work so far. Just read through from the beginning, it's been said before but you have really good pep skills!
I'm a couple days from starting my own, I am using Fierfek's files as I want to build from scratch as much as I can, (and there great files!). You've done some great work here, can't wait to see more
Very nice work, especially the way you're able to break the process down and give reasons to your choices and stages.
made some silicone molds that looks like shiiiit but they work fine and after a few tries they come out really clean!
now i know that the real deal is supposed to have clear resin but i dont have that at home so ive cast them in polyutherane harts rotj style so far. im thinking of making the litle greeble seperate so i can make both rotj or esb.
tried out some lights in it looks kinda good huh? im realy pleased with them anyway.
thanks for looking feedback and comments more than welcome!
That looks so damn good!!
Do you have pictures of your mold? I'm just curious how others set set up their molds.
Thanks! It's a pretty cool feeling to build these things from scratch and have them turn into your favorite shelf topper. I look forward to seeing yours come together as well. Until then, enjoy the build!
That looks like the cleanest scratchbuilt helmet I've ever seen.
yeah what can i say. didnt mold it yet had some things i had to do before:
installed and ready!
making theese mo*her*uckers a little bit more acurate.. still need the slight slope on the upper bit of it.
making the dent more "screen acurate" still rounding it off and smoothing it out a bit.
and im making one of theese
after i finished with theese parts and added the damage to the helmet ill prime, wetsand, paint in blackgloss paint, and wax it then it will be ready for silicone!
if anybody likes this bucket and think hey i want one! i will be selling them for a really nice price! ill cast them in polyutherane harts layered with a fiberglassmat. they will be available in cold cast aswell. this is if i can get a nice mold of it.
thanks for laying your eyes on this page! let me know what you think!
That helmet is so clean! i love the super sculptey idea, it really gave you some crisp edges. I might have to take that idea for my second jetpack build!
I'll post an update later


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hommade A frame gantry crane. supplies?
I know there is 1 in the hommade tools thread but I can't find it.
I'm going to build 1 to use a 2 ton chain hoist on casters for mobility. but it has to fit in an 8' garage, and only needs to be as wide as a basic car. 6' would probably be plenty of room.. Just getting hung up on the design and building materials.. I like metal, and I like 2x3 rectangle tubing, but I think 2x3 may be overkill.. I also want some of it to un bolt for storage and transport but I don't want to loose strength by using bolts.. as far as using a push trolly. I think that would be overkill for my purpose ( dropping cab on frame/ positioning engine/trans and various lawn mower work ) and I think a heavy chain wrapped around the top bar linked togther will give a moveable place for the hoist to get hung.. I want this to have the ability to support 2.5- 3 tons. it will never get used for that, but if I overbuild for the strength, then my uses will never be a problem with safety.. Heaviest this will support will be a 460 Ford w/ C6
Then as far as the hoist. What brand? I looked on Ebay and Amazon and no matter the brand 1 and 2 ton hoists look identical. probably from China. and I can't find any that say from USA.. But prices range from $20-$40, but HF has an 8 ton for like $80 that I might feel better with, altho that's probably a lot slower
Also thinking somthing like a engine crane, but taller longer and more stable would be good too. But use a chain hoist on the end instead of a pivioting boom with a hydraulic ram.. all cross brace supported of course
The 2x3 will be Ok..build it like an upside down T with some bracing and do the bolted connections so it can come apart. wheels and castors are needed on one of those as it makes life easier. As far as the hoist a chain hoist is what we have used for years on that kind of hoist and these days they all come form china as far as I know..sometimes a good deal can be found on craigslist or a swap meet if you are patient..
8 ft ceiling does not leave you much room to work with. You may want to attach your hoist to a piece of material that you are planning to use as the main beam and see how much room you have between it and your work. ie, can you really lift a motor high enough to clear the radiator support. I think your hoist hook will be 6 ft above the floor, at best.
Good luck.
Might have to go hydraulic.. I forgot about the 2-3' of chain that is left on the lift side of the hoist at max lift..
How about both hydraulic and mechanical chain hoist?... If I do this as a T design of a very large basic engine hoist. couldn't I make the main post a slide type design, with a hydraulic cylinder on the side to raise and lower the post itself. then hang the chain hoist off the end for fine tuning? really, I have 8' clearence to the garage door mechanisms. the actual celing is about 9'.. this way I could hook onto what I need to, even if the chain hoist is slacked at max lift. pump up the hydraulic cylinder up and raise it up to whatever I need and then drop it down with the chain hoist wherever it needs to go.. for higher lifting I could just use the hydraulic cylinder and unhook the chain hoist.. I do think the main post would need a few spots drilled for a safety pin/ bolt... It would be nice if this could do an engine swap. but if it couldn't. I do have a 2 ton engine crane.. I more or less want somthing to move a body around with easilly and raise/ lower it onto the frame.
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Little ms paint sketck of what I have in mind.. only issue I think there might be is the cylinder not going down because the weight is offset, but I would think it would still go down, especially If I added a little angle to the cylinder and put it on the inside and had it go to the top support beam
This is shown at basically fully compressed.
I think you are overthinking the problem..just use a couple of boat winches at a convenient height and make the lift 7foot 8 inched high so it just clears the ceiling by a little bit. attach a block at the top to guide the cable..
so you mean, instead of using the hydraulic ram or the chain hoist, just use boat winches at the back and hook the cable to the end and make it pretty much a true crane? what do you mean by a block for a guide? using a boat winch crossed my mind, but I was unsure about the strength of the cable, and I do tend to overthink/ over engineer some things that I build..
Could I use 2 heavy duty pully's on the boom instead of a guide block. put the winch's at like 5' up the post?
something like this winch? just have to be careful not to throw it in neutral. that would be bad.. but all boat winches have neutral I think.. I wouldn't get it from this ebay seller, probably off Amazon as they have it too
I use these
They are a bit slower to operate but there is no neutral to them so they will hold in position and yes they will lift a motor and trans if needed..put 2 on one on each side as that will help in balancing a load if needed..
the cable will run to a block in the then to a block in the center of the lift. use a snatch block so it is easy to re rig if needed..
Just as a suggestion - don't over think this. The engine went in with a case strength chain wrapped around the house I-beam and a 2T chainfall and in a less then 7 foot clearance in my basement garage. As the span was a bit more then I preferred, I used a couple of the long construction jacks I own, but could have used common lolly columns or even a couple 2x4's screwed together and wedged in place. The body (even the heavy four door I started with before the roadster) was on and off several times in the same area using a beam connected to the I-beam and made from two 2x6x10 foot long screwed together. Then the final assembly was done in my normal 2 car garage with a 9 foot ceiling. I spread the weight over several floor joists with a couple lengths of 4"x4"x4', dropped a chain down then used two 2T chain falls. That upper floor is well supported by lolly columns and a beam. Unfortunately, I don't have many photos of this operation, but this below is the body, suspended from the two 2T chain falls. As far as my cost - probably less then $25 as most of what I used, I already had :D
Even a 460 wouldn't "kill" my arrangement or me :mwink:
Dave W
I'm pretty sure most everyone already knows not to use this type of winch for lifting (even the more expensive ones) but it is worth mentioning anyway. These things are for pulling "dead" loads only and should NEVER be used to lift or pull any load that will fall or spring suddenly when tension is released. There have been a lot of accidents attributed to using these for lifting but still they are used for that purpose by some people anyway, doing so is a dangerous undertaking!
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I've built a couple of heavy swing sets for my kids over the years, 2 inch surplus pipe for the legs and the top beam was a truss, upside down V with straight bottom pipe and braces,the legs telescope into 1 ft pieces of 2 1/2 pipe, then holes drilled to bolt together. One set was from a school that closed down. surplus sale CHEAP , I ve changed a lot of engines and a couple of bodies lifted off with them. . the latest one has a 4 in I beam with 2 trollies from a closed down Ford factory. pennies per pound for the steel The 2 trollies make it nice to have 2 chain hoists that are easy to move. . For the legs I used the V from the front of portable (trailer) classrooms/, A piece of 4 x 6,, 1/4 wall surplus tube for the upright to the I beam. , It has military surplus double castors at each corner wheel, wheel brakes and locks. I have 16 ft walls in the shop and it is tall enough to get the backhoe under and wide enough to fit the 6 wheel equipment trailer underneath, The harbor freight one looks doable for using in a house garage, and it telescopes up. probably cheaper than paying retail for the steel and welding rod.
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Hey Guys,
Totally forgot to post these up, and I know there are a few Boushh fans here. But a year ago I was given the opportunity to paint up a boushh helmet, one of the Todds resin helmets, and another one a few weeks ago. Beautiful helmets to work with. On both helmets, the leather was supplied by Clothears (thank you very much guys ) and all the paint work is airbrushed. The second helmet is a little more accurate in terms of paint and decals but the leather was a little thicker than my first, while the first helmet is more accurate with the leather due to it being easier to work with and weathering much better.
Was a little bit of a learning experience working with the leather, not to mention terrifying cutting it to fit. But it was nice to work on something that was not fett, if any one wants any colour lists feel free to ask.
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Hey, this is like my second try at the derby I would really appreciate comments of any kind.
kdeuce wrote:pirates? yumyum.
You never can tell until you take the first bite.
Re: Slushed
This one is my favorite this derby, I think... very creative. Very much... NOT something you could just pick up at Pacific Sunwear. GMV!
Re: Tiki Beast from 50 Fathoms
Your linework and use of color is always so fantastic. GMV!
erina7262 wrote:I dont get it...
Yeah, it could have been put across better...a lot better.
Re: Luau Fire
Very pleasing design... love the swirls. The reflection on the water is also really nicely done. GMV!
Re: i wish i had an oven
resubbed cause i forgot to clothe his lower half. llo.
Re: Fire Dancer
Wow, I've tried things kind of like this before, but never with such detail or success. That's really impressive. GMV!
I really like the execution, bvillarreal. It's a classy design, and clearly there's a market here for it.
It's a shame that some commenters think that constructive criticism means a blunt evaluation. Bashing a design does not emotionally equip all artists to improve, even if you feel you're pointing out a truth. The "constructive" part is about approach, like using tact and kindness, not intent.
Boni, I really appreciate your stats site; any chance you'll keep it up?
Re: Polynesian Mermaid
Well I must say this is my most favorite!! What great detail in the hybiscus!! Your shirt this week hits two of my most favortie things in the world, Hawaii and hybiscus flowers!!!
I'm not sure if woot can print the fire, but it looks great. good luck!
I reuploaded this design with higher quality images. Please revote!
Re: SWINE TIKI
perfect for Razorback country. Sooie!
Re: Luau Girl
2thFairy wrote:Wow wow wow!! This is fantastic. And from two of my favorite people, even!
Nice work, toe and kls!
*giggles*! Thanks 2th. I thought you might like this one!
Re: Liquid Hibiscus
Wow. I had absolutely no expectation of getting more than my usual 25 votes. I was drawing hibiscus - my favorite flower with its great big phallic stamen and gorgeous petals - when my lines began to take on the appearance of liquid - I rounded some of the corners and made a spout of water in the center for the stamen and thought I had created an original liquid-hibiscus design - I had fun working on this until around 1:30am over here in Southern California where we are surrounded by beautiful hibiscus.
Thank you Thank you Thank you for all the votes and I really don't mind the criticism - I like my creation and am happy some others do too.
Thanks for the awesome defense you guys - Boni and Uhuhhuhh
Here's my original sketch:
and a closer-up of the flower so you can see my attempt at liquification:
I haven't finished reading the scathing comments, but will shortly!
Re: Tiki God Awakens
DK - I really like this. I especially like the wood grain texture that you made. I'm surprised this one isn't doing better. It has a eerie calm to it. Well done!
hmmxkrazee wrote:Originality takes the lead once more. :P
Thanks - I've never heard that before ; )
Re: Tiki Torch
Re: Tiki Face
Great Shirt!!!
dekonstruct wrote:hahaha, I was literally seconds away from doing this type of design, but then I couldn't live with myself afterward. That's just me though.
Thanks for taking the time to comment - sorry I didn't produce something that pleases you - if you want to offer advice for something that will get more votes, I sincerely will listen and apply your advice to my next effort.
hasdgfas wrote:This is literally the same flower copy/pasted 5 times. Why is this getting votes?
It's the same outline, yes. I wanted it to be a pattern. I'm usually comfortably low on the list and don't get to hear constructive feedback. Thanks for taking the time to share.
SkekTek wrote:Actually, people still make this type of design- check out Crazy Shirts. My favorite island t-shirt source. But this design is very wearable, which is why it's getting votes.
Hey, this comment seems positive! Thanks ; )
Re: Midnight Luau
Wow! This is even better than your candy goddess! Good Luck, gmv.
meh3884 wrote:umm, sorry but can some one explain how this is not a copy of, I don't know, every hawaiian shirt ever made?
I explained with the post of my original sketch. I'd be glad to clear up any further cloudiness on the subject, if you'd like.
and shake it all up
shake shake shake
a shake shake shake
put lime in coconut
shake it shake it
mlovesr wrote:Don't sweat it folks- it will probably get rejected. Not because it's uninspired, etc., but because similar shirts already exist...
I explained my original take - be glad to take a look at those similar shirts.
Kwatson29 wrote:For some reason copy and pasting into a pattern is getting votes...2nd time seen this style and it got same votes off the start...maybe I'll try this next time. If it gets the votes, then something has to be done right.
Re: Sunset Luau
Is it just me, or does this look an awful lot like this?
Re: [url=http://shirt.woot.com/Derby/Entry.aspx?id=21718]My Sister's Things Are Never Safe (
Cool artwork... it's like a Hawaiian Sid. :-)
boni wrote:I am thoroughly embarrassed to be part of a community that would treat a fairly recent addition like this just because her design is doing well.
Particularly since it is someone I encouraged to join. Yes, she used the same flower to create a pattern, but it worked because the flower was very well drawn and color was used exceptionally well. She has neither the time nor the resources that most of you use to create your designs - having a more than full time job, a family, and only paper, pencil, an old scanner and Photoshop Elements to work with and yet, she still manages to create designs that people like.
I loved the idea of shirt.woot... I think it could have been a great place to have fun with design and offer encouragement and support to those new to the game, but that isn't what it is...
Congratulations, bv, on being in the fog… I wish you the best of luck!
And thus ends my interest in anything shirt.woot related...
Aaah... Boni, it's okay. They don't really mean it. Or maybe they do. As soon as fall out of the fog they'll forget all about me and be on to the next - I really didn't expect to do well with this and appreciate the votes - don't leave, it will all be better tomorrow! (Usually people just hate me because I'm beautiful ; )
Trickee04 wrote:I love this shirt, personally. It's mine and my girlfriend's favorite flower. I certainly hope that even if it doesn't win, you'll put it on threadless or bountee or some other shirt place. I'd definitely buy it.
Wow! another positive comment! I love you, Trickee04 - you just made me put down that bottle of pills and reach for a heffeweizen!!! I am completely kidding, of course (about the pills not the beer)- but your compliment is greatly appreciated.
I really like this. I like the colors you used. They're kind of reminiscent of colors you'd see on a cheesy tourist shirt (so is the woman), but you made them both mature and beautiful. Good good good.
MockingbirdSymphony wrote:I'd hate to be a broken record, but I'll be it anyway. It's a cool shirt, but one you could get something similar to pretty much anywhere. I hope you continue to make shirts, I'm sure you'll improve. Either way, congrats on making it into the fog. Apparently a lot of people like it, whether they say it or not. Actually, I think the title you gave it is cooler...but I like words. Welcome to shirtwoot, by the way. :D
Thank you, MockingbirdSymphony - see my explanation for the title and detail and justification earlier in the thread.
uhhuhhuhhuh wrote:I think Wonderbunny is absolutely right about the anonymity of the internet bringing out the worst in some people. There is a fine line between criticism and cruelty, and I would say that a lot of posts in this thread have crossed that line.
What ever happened to giving people the benefit of the doubt? Can you all so quickly assume that this person churned out something they didn't put their heart and talent into and is simply pandering to the voters for the cash?
Lets say that is the case. Turn that microscope on yourselves. How many of you take time out of your lives to create something, then go through the trouble of submitting the design to woot with absolutely no intention of, or interest in winning? I like designing and challenging myself creatively, but I could do that without entering a contest.
This is a contest. It is also a business that is here to make money, just like everyone else who submits a design hopes to do. If she submitted this design because she knew it would get votes...she played the game better than the rest of you. Problems with that? Step it up yourselves, or quit bitching.
I happen to know this person personally, and I can attest to the fact (like Boni did previously) that she has more artistic integrity than any three submitters on this site (myself included) combined. She worked hard on this design in what little free time she had, and indicated to me absolutely no intent to "pander" to the voters. She succeeded in creating something that made her happy AND is being accepted by a large number of people. I'm not asking that she receive any special treatment because she's new, or because I know her and her intentions...just the benefit of the doubt.
Some of you are so quick to judge. At the risk of sounding like a bleeding heart, I wonder if you all are the same people that get pissed and cuss at slow drivers before you get close enough to see the purple heart on the license plate and that they have no legs...
Wow. Thanks, Derek. You should run for President.
sokowa wrote:RAAAAAAAAAWR :P
Ummm.....MOOOOOO??? :/
Tamralynn1 wrote:Hey, love the shirt, very fun!!! Well Done GB!!!
Thank you very much, glad you like it!
haxrox wrote:I really like the execution, bvillarreal. It's a classy design, and clearly there's a market here for it.
It's a shame that some commenters think that constructive criticism means a blunt evaluation. Bashing a design does not emotionally equip all artists to improve, even if you feel you're pointing out a truth. The "constructive" part is about approach, like using tact and kindness, not intent.
Boni, I really appreciate your stats site; any chance you'll keep it up?
Thank you haxrox. I can take it - I really only do this because it is fun and I wouldn't let a few - really a lot a lot - harsh critiques ruin it. My next goal is to convince Boni that she should stay!
Re: Pacific Sunset
Nice design Derek! It's so sunshiny and positive over here in your thread!
Really cute and a great illustration. . . but there is absotively posilutely no way I would wear this. I would feel so uncomfortable and all types of wrong wearing this. I think you cut your potential voters in half with the 'girl-y' factor.
Would make a cute poster or framed picture for a beach house, though.
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This upset was followed by another in the finale by El Tango
Ray ($25.20), so there will be a two-day Pick 6 carryover of $159,777 when
racing resumes Saturday. Post time is 12:30 p.m. The Pick 6 will begin in the fourth
race. Scheduled post time is 2:02 p.m.
A distant third as the 19-10 favorite in his first start in
California and initial try for trainer Bob Baffert Oct. 20 at Santa Anita,
Racing Aptitude engaged with Square Eddie for the lead immediately, took control
down the backside and went on to the decisive victory.
Owned by breeder Don Dizney, the 3-year-old gelded son of
Aptitude and the Saint Ballado mare Ecclesiastes is now 3-for-11 with earnings
of $143,850. The two previous wins for the Florida bred had come in 2010 over the turf
at Calder.
Ridden by Martin Garcia, Racing Aptitude, who paid $35.20,
$12.20 and $4.40, covered the 7 ½ furlongs over Cushion Track in 1:28.72.
Tweebster, the 6-5 favorite making his first start for
Baffert since a seventh-place finish in the Grade I Santa Anita Handicap March
5, was second, 4 ½ lengths behind the winner. The 4-year-old son of gray son of
Tapit, who has two wins and a pair of runner-up finishes over the Hollywood Park main, returned $2.80 and $2.20. El
Gato Malo paid $2.80 to show.
In losing for the
eighth time in a row since winning over the Del Mar grass Sept. 9, 2009, El
Gato Malo finished a half-length behind Tweebster.
Golden Itiz, the 2-1 second choice, and Square Eddie
completed the order of finish.
Earlier in the program, jockey Joe Talamo won three times,
taking the second with 14-1 outsider Lunch Time Diva, the fourth with Skippy
Due and the sixth atop favored Blue Tambourine.
The main event on the nine race card Saturday is the
$100,000 Real Quiet Stakes. Liaison, a recent maiden winner at Santa Anita for
Baffert and owner Arnold Zetcher, is the 2-1 favorite on Russ Hudak's morning
Five other 2-year-olds –Senor Rain, Rousing Sermon,
Runstevierun, Tiz Point and Captain Obvious - are scheduled to start in the
race at 1 1/16 miles over Cushion Track.
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