text: 10 years ago today, I was late for work in New York. The 4/5 express train heading downtown had been much slower and hotter than usual, and as soon as it pulled into the Fulton Street station in lower Manhattan, I took off at a very brisk walking pace. To get to my then-job at the World Financial Center (WFC), I had to walk through the World Trade Center (WTC) complex, either through the underground mall or through the above-ground plaza in between the two towers. I chose the above-ground route because it was a nice way to cool off after the hot subway ride by catching the huge tunnel-effect breeze between the two towers. It was also more direct than going through the underground maze, and because I was already late for work, I continued at a very brisk pace. I then passed through an entryway to the WTC North Tower and entered a footbridge leading away from it, across West Street towards the WFC. As I made my way across the bridge, a television overhead flashed "8:46am" as I heard the loud roar of an airplane overhead. I then heard and felt a loud boom, tripped over myself a bit as I walked, and began running through the other side of the footbridge into the WFC Winter Garden, as people 30 seconds behind me, on the side of the bridge closer to the WTC, started screaming and running towards me on the WFC side. The WFC Winter Garden, which has since been restored, is an exquisite glass atrium filled with marble and palm trees. Through it I could see large chunks of debris in the near distance, raining down from above. I tried to process what was happening, thinking that it was simply a collapse of construction scaffolding or, at worse, a collapse of one of the antennas atop the WTC towers. I figured that I should just continue up to work as the WFC building where I worked was shielded from the two WTC towers by another WFC building occupied by American Express and Lehman Brothers. When I got up to my office on the 16th floor, peoples' phones were already buzzing, and we were trying to look outside and see what was going on. As our view was partially obstructed by the Amex/Lehman building, we did not see the 2nd plane crash into the WTC south tower during this time (although others higher up in our building apparently saw this and were quite traumatized by it), but people's wives started calling frantically to tell us that they had seen this on TV. At this point, my boss remarked that this was a very serious situation and that we needed to evacuate. Apparently everybody else in the building had the same idea as the elevators I had ridden just minutes before were now shut down, and as the whole building shuffled into the emergency stairwells, there was a palpable sense of nervousness and tension in the air. There was complete chaos when I got outside. Emergency vehicles were streaming into the area, their sirens reverberating everywhere. I looked up at the two blazing WTC towers and tried to pinch myself awake, hoping that I was just asleep in some bad nightmare. Police and firefighters were already trying to shoo the gathered crowds away from the area with little success, and a fighter jet passed by with an ear-splitting roar. At this point, adrenaline kicked in as I realized that it wasn't going to be a normal day. I decided that I needed to leave Manhattan because if I were to walk all the way home to the Upper East Side, I'd pass an infinite number of potential targets in Midtown along the way. The ferries to New Jersey, right next to the WFC, were already mobbed, so I decided to walk very briskly towards the Staten Island Ferry Terminal at the tip of Manhattan. I got to the ferry gate inside the terminal at about 10:00am when I heard and felt a loud rumble, like that of the subway running underneath. For a split second, I was afraid that I was in the middle of a nuclear blast and that I would be incinerated alive. The masses of people inside the terminal started screaming, even pushing and shoving, as a light grey smoke started permeating the terminal building. (Later I found out that this was when the WTC South Tower collapsed.) Fortunately, a ferry pulled in that very moment and the ferry gates opened. Everybody tore at the emergency compartments and donned life jackets. Although there was panic and tension in the air, there was also a sense of relief as people knew that they were somewhat safer at that moment on a boat than on land. The ferry soon pulled out and many people began meditating or praying openly, some with rosary beads in hand. About 20 minutes into the ride, another round of screaming came from the areas of the boat that had a view outside. (This was when the WTC North Tower collapsed.) The captain came on the PA system to say that everything on the boat was all right and that we'd be safe. People began expressing relief as we pulled in to the dock at Staten Island, started putting away our life jackets into neat piles, and gratefully thanked and acknowledged the ferry staff. As I got off the ferry, I looked back towards Manhattan and saw plumes of smoke from where the WTC towers had stood triumphantly just hours earlier. A piece of my heart literally died right that moment. The greater WTC/WFC complex, and all of Lower Manhattan including Wall Street, was where my career had begun just a year before, and I had many positive memories shared with friends and colleagues there. I couldn't believe that it was all gone. I gradually snaked my way through Staten Island on whatever buses were in service, thinking that I'd be able to make my way into Brooklyn, and eventually Manhattan, through the Verrazano Bridge. Indeed, I got all the way to the entrance to the bridge, and it was here that I finally heard a news update through someone's car radio. For the rest of the day, I debated the meaning of life with some of the many people gathered there. Why were we spared? If you believed in karma, then why were the innocent people who perished so cruelly and painfully not spared? We couldn't come up with convincing answers, but at the very least it was tremendously helpful to share reassuring wishes and thoughts with complete strangers and to shake and hold their hands. I finally got back to where I was living then, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, early that evening, and it was later when I broke down after fully processing all that had happened, particularly the fact that because I had been walking briskly that morning, I had passed through the WTC complex and avoided danger by 30 seconds. I later heard that people in the lobby of the WTC buildings at the moment the planes hit had been burned by flames shooting out of the elevator shafts, while others outside had been injured by falling glass and debris. As many here from New York can attest to, the weeks and months that followed were very stressful. Smoke from the WTC blanketed the city depending on which way the wind blew, while every single phonebooth or lamp post was plastered with "missing" posters and later became makeshift shrines as people taped flowers and candles to them. The anthrax scare came soon thereafter, and from my team's temporary office in Times Square, we could see hazmat crews going into neighboring buildings; there was even a brief, but false, scare in our building, part of which hosted a major publishing firm. The American Airlines plane crash at JFK that fall triggered another round of worried phone calls from relatives and friends hoping that we weren't on that plane. My firm started moving back into its offices at the WFC around Thanksgiving of that year, despite lingering air quality concerns. We were told that building management had shut off the building's air flow to the outside before the WTC buildings collapsed, and that the building had undergone thorough interior cleaning and air quality testing. On the outside, our building was unscathed by the WTC collapse, but the Amex/Lehman building next door suffered extensive damage. Amex couldn't move back in until a year after the fact. Lehman, meanwhile, never moved back. They started from scratch, taking over the Sheraton Manhattan hotel in Midtown for several months before moving into a brand new skyscraper just north of Times Square that Morgan Stanley sold them because they no longer wanted the bulk of their workforce concentrated in one small area (MS's headquarters are just down the street at 1585 Broadway). To get to work at the WFC, we now needed to make a huge detour on foot, bus, or taxi around Ground Zero, now an excruciatingly painful, open wound which we could also see glimpses of through our windows. Even the WFC Winter Garden was punctured by huge beams of steel, like splinters on skin. Sometimes, at night, when we'd wait outside for taxis, we'd run back inside because we were freaked out by vividly ghastly, dusty whirlwinds coming out of Ground Zero just a block away. The memorial lights that debuted later were a more calming influence. Gradually, over the next year or two, things returned to normal. The immediate WFC neighborhood sprang back to life, and the view from our windows changed from masses of deformed steel and debris into that of an open pit and construction site. For me, the fact that I was very busy at work in the months and years that followed helped me cope with daily life in New York and around Ground Zero, so that I wasn't bogged down by worry, anxiety, or negative thoughts. I've since moved on and don't currently live in the New York area. While I don't think about 9/11 every day, I do live knowing that every day is a good day if I just wake up, that I've been very lucky in many respects, and that I should draw inspiration from the acts of the many heroes of 9/11 - whether the deceased, the emergency responders, or simply everyday people working with others to make their communities better and more civil places.


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Are you an undergraduate engineering student who wants to do research but just doesn't know where to start?
The Johns Hopkins chapter of the Society of Women Engineers will host a panel discussion Thursday, October 27 at 7 PM in room 132 of Gilman Hall on the Homewood campus. The panel discussion is designed to answer your questions about getting started in research at Johns Hopkins University. Listen to a panel of undergraduate research students in engineering discuss what it's like to work in an engineering lab.
Undergraduate research experience is extremely important if you want to apply for internships, jobs, scholarships and postgraduate work. Conducting research while you're an undergraduate also helps put this ideas that you've learned in class into action for larger goal. Some undergraduate researchers even have their work published in peer-reviewed journals.
Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBiotechnology offers a summer research experience for undergraduates in nano bio. A criteria for applying to an REU program is that you have had prior research experience. Don't miss your opportunity to learn about this exciting component of your undergraduate academic career.
For more information about the Society of Women Engineers go to http://www.jhu.edu/swe/index.html
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Dr. Greg Blaisdell graduated with a Bachelor of Science in biology from Trinity University, San Antonio and his Master of Science in biology from Texas Christian University, Ft. Worth. Dr. Blaisdell returned to San Antonio where he earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center. Following graduation Dr. Blaisdell completed post graduate training at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Blaisdell is a diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is Board Certified in Geriatric and Forensic Psychiatry. In post residency training, Dr. Blaisdell was awarded the Upjohn Achievement Award for Recognition of Outstanding Teaching as well as the Robert Rynearson Award for Excellence in Teaching. During his tenure in the Providence Healthcare Network ministry, he has been active in numerous professional activities and committees including: serving as the Chairman of the Department of Psychiatry at Providence Hospital, Chairman of the Performance Improvement Committee for Providence Health Alliance and Providence Clinics, as well as membership of the Providence Hospital Medical Staff Executive Committee, and the Credential Committee and the Continuous Improvement Board. Dr. Blaisdell has held numerous professional memberships including: the American College of Physician Executives, American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, McLennan County Medical Society, Texas Medical Association, American Psychiatric Association, Texas Society of Psychiatric Physicians and Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society of America. Special experience includes research in schizophrenia and the publication of numerous medical journal articles and abstracts.
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would you try to rewire your house or replace your plumbing?? even if you would, those are fixed inanimate objects that you can follow directions ...
The pup needs training, he is not "stubborn" - he merely is following his instincts....you need hands on experience to get control.....and seriously, some dogs just have so much prey they cannot help themselves...that is where training comes in, the dog learns to be obedient even when in drive.
I got a dog back that was too interested in the family cats -which were terrified of him....(among many other reasons!!!) My Bengal kitten thinks she is one of the dogs and marched up to him and nuzzled him...he never chased her...he was so happy and amazed that the cat was friendly...
At the very least, the dog should always have a long tab (leash with no handle to tangle in his feet) so you can get hold of him and say 'leave it' - of course, without training, the leave it command means nothing
I think you need to rethink your decision about doing the training yourself. It is incredibly helpful to have a second set of eyes when training, and an experienced, knowledgeable trainer gives us that. Save your sanity, spend the money on a trainer.
You'll learn how to proof your dog's response to commands such as "leave it", which will help redirect his attention from the cat and what he wants to do to you and what you want to do.
Good luck! Training can be addictive.
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Stubborn Basko - HELP!!!
I have a 9 month old Male GSD by the name of Basko. Not that it matters but he was born on April 1st (April Fool's Day), sometimes his actions do make me wonder though. I am having some major issues with him not listening. He has chosen me as the Dominant in household yet is so stubborn. He is scared to death of my husband and pees when my husband talks to him. He does listen to my husband to an extent, but he has to be very stern and even then, Basko will "test" him. I do have a habit of "babying" him just a little because I lost my son and give all my love now to Basko. He is amazingly smart and loveable, but is so stubborn.
We recently added a cat to our house as well. Basko gets so caught up in the cat, that makes him not listen even more. He is a very big dog, pushing 100 pounds already and it is hard to get his attention. It's like he has ADD. He does not hurt the kitten at all, he just wants to play with it, but when doing so, he pays no attention to anyone. I've tried putting him in his kennel, but don't want to use that as discipline. I also hit my sofa with a flyswatter because my vet suggested a loud noise to distract him. Once, again this does not phase my Basko.
I am in need of any kind of advice and or techniques that will get his attention without making him mean or scared. I have considered obedience training, but would like to save the money and do something myself.
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Met Museum Presents Live Webcast of Updated PEONY PAVILION Opera, 11/30
On Friday, November 30, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will offer a live webcast of the first of five performances of an updated version of the 16th-century Chinese Kunqu opera masterpiece Peony Pavilion that will take place in the Met's Astor Court, the courtyard modeled on a 17th-century Chinese garden. This 70-minute version of the opera has been developed and directed by celebrated composer Tan Dun, with a new score by Mr. Tan and choreography by Huang Doudou, one of China's most prominent dancers. It will be performed by Zhang Jun, one of China's most respected Kunqu performers, and the Shanghai Zhang Jun Art Center Company.
Tickets are sold out for the five performances of the opera in The Astor Court (November 30 at 7:00 p.m.; December 1 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.; and December 2 at noon and 3:00 p.m.), but tickets are still available for a live, high-definition transmission of the first of the performances, on Friday, November 30, in The Grace Rainey Rogers Auditorium. Following the transmission, the company will make a brief onstage presentation in the auditorium.
The webcast of the Friday, November 30, performance at 7:00 p.m. (not including the post-event presentation) will be live-streamed on the Met's website, www.metmuseum.org; see the event page for more information. The event will also be archived for later viewing.
In a related talk on November 29, Tan Dun will discuss his vision for restaging Peony Pavilion with Maxwell K. Hearn, Douglas Dillon Curator in Charge of the Department of Asian Art, who organized the complementary exhibition Chinese Gardens: Pavilions, Studios, Retreats, on view August 18, 2012 to January 6, 2013. The exhibition demonstrates that China's enclosed gardens, an integral part of residential and palace architecture, have long served as sites for literary gatherings, theatrical performances, and imaginary outings.
Peony Pavilion is co-produced by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the US-China Cultural Institute.
Peony Pavilion is one of the most important works of classical Chinese opera. A sweeping love story with subplots involving feudalism, the work in its original form consisted of fifty-five acts that take more than twenty hours to perform. This version, directed by Zhang Jun, remains faithful to the core plot focusing on the love story between the heroine and hero-Du Liniang and Liu Mengmei-and the Peony Pavilion where their love began.
Tan Dun's new score, which recalls the style and themes of traditional Kunqu music, will be performed by a traditional Kunqu ensemble of four musicians, and will include taped elements.
The conceptual and multifaceted composer/conductor Tan Dun has made an indelible mark on the world's music scene with a creative repertoire that spans the boundaries of classical, multimedia, Eastern and Western musical systems. Central to his body of work, Tan Dun has composed distinct series of works which reflect his individual compositional concepts and personal ideas-among them a series which brings his childhood memories of shamanistic ritual into symphonic performances; works which incorporate elements from the natural world; and multimedia concerti. Opera has a significant role in Tan Dun's creative output of the past decade, mostly recently with the premiere of The First Emperor by the Metropolitan Opera in December 2006 with a title role created for Plácido Domingo. In 2008, Tan composed Internet Symphony No. 1: "Eroica" commissioned by Google/YouTube as the focal point for the world's first collaborative online orchestra. Recent works include Piano Concerto: The Fire for Lang Lang and the New York Philharmonic; Violin Concerto: The Love, for soloist Cho-Liang Lin, and Earth Concerto for Ceramic Percussion and Orchestra. Of his many works for film, Tan Dun's score for Ang Lee's film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon received an Academy Award for best original score. For more information, go to www.tandunonline.com.


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12 effective habits of indispensable IT pros
How do you keep your job -- or get a better one -- in an era when hiring is slow and budgets are squeezed? Follow these 12 maxims.
Some are practical advice you've heard before (and ignored). Being familiar with how technology can improve the bottom line is more important than ever. But so is expanding your portfolio of IT skills. You'll also want to reach out and communicate with your colleagues across the organization and take on dirty jobs nobody else wants. Eventually it may even mean leaving the comfort of a big organization and branching out on your own.
But remember: Becoming "indispensable" can be a double-edged sword. Get too indispensable, and you might find yourself unable to move beyond your niche.
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The Discmania C-Line MD2 Fiend is an overstable mid range driver. Straight flying, stable, quick and accurate, the MD2 will hold whatever line you put on it. Great for tight and long fairway shots, medium range drives and really long approach shots. The rim feels great, configured for a smooth and controlled release every time. It's a very versatile disc golf disc for recreational as well as touring pro disc golfers. 21.7 cm diameter.
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Another set finally completed and shipping soon.Thanks Nathan for your patience.hope you enjoy your gear.
This set also features Evo's missile,flamethrower(painted by me), and studs.Thanks Gabe!!This FT did not have the rear buttons , so I made them myself .
Nathan sent me the gaunt darts and top right knee dart launcher to install.These parts are from Mojo.
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These G1 kits were available for only a limited time at this price!!
Original Belgian manufactured 7.62 FN FAL G1 metric parts kit.
The kits are complete less the barrel and receiver.
These guns may have had parts replaced over their years in service so they may vary slightly from the pictured image.
The buttstocks all show signs of hard military service and are dinged, chipped and have visible cracks.
The stamped metal cleaning compartment doors are broken off at the hinge point in the buttplate.
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These kits were manufactured in the late 1950's and were delivered to Germany as the G1 FAL rifle.
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a place for zinesters - writers and readers
Time: May 28, 2011 from 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Location: Soul Food Cafe
Street: 273 Smith Street
City/Town: Fitzroy
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Event Type: zine, meet, up
Organized By: TimT
Latest Activity: May 16, 2011
This is an event to meet other zine makers in a relaxed atmosphere and talk about anything that comes into our pretty little heads, be it embroidered silk curtains, dear little kittens, tea cosies, warm woollen mittens, or psychotic venusian android death bots with sky-scraper sized chainsaws for arms. :)
I'm Tim, my zine is Badgers Dozen which comes out every three months. I'd like to get an opportunity to meet some of the other zine makers out there outside of the hectic zine fair atmosphere, or the somewhat crowded underground confines of the Sticky Institute.
Feel free to bring along friends, zines, or any combination of the above. Soul Food is a vegan/vegetarian cafe with absolutely delicious vegan chocolate cupcakes, so pretty much anyone can eat there. :)


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5K race set at Marion Center
MARION CENTER — The fourth annual MCXC Summer Classic 5K race will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, on the Marion Center cross country course at the community park.
Race applications can be picked up at the Gingerbread Man Running Co. in Indiana, or participants can register the morning of the event.
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Legion baseball scramble slated
A golf scramble to benefit the Indiana Legion baseball team will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, at Indian Springs Golf and Country Club.
The cost is $55 per player or $220 per team. Sponsorships are available for $50 per hole or $25 per cart.
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The Portfolio managers are divided between these five groups. The division of industries between these groups is designed so that each group has approximately one-fifth of investable assets under management. The managers in each group are responsible for researching, evaluating acquisition and selling decisions for the stocks within their assigned industry segments. Each manager is assigned to one of the eight manager roles within the Fund, and the group works to oversee the Fund's assets.
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|Hooligan: Make a pattern to fit where you want it out of something pliable, and drill the holes for the clips. Check out a thread called "interior panels" that's on the interiors bulletin board right now regarding making and attaching panels. I use Au-ve-co long offset clips, #10780. The best way to do this would be to take the trunk deck off and do it upside down. It would be a lot easier that way. Can you do that with your car? If you use 1/8" closed cell foam (landau top foam) to pad the panel, you might want to double up on the panel board so the clips don't show through the finished panel. In other words, the inside panel next to the trunk lid has the holes for the clips, and you put another layer on top of it, making it 1/4" thick. Good luck.
Still have some questions
So if I use the waterboard and preshape it, I will then fit it back to the decklid trim the excess and mark locations for fasteners correct? Should I use a spring type clip and then cover the whole board in 1/8 Landau foam to cover the clips and then upholster or is there a better way to attach clips and upholster. Also when I go to upholster the piece I will need to glue the entire surface as opposed to wrapping it around without glue on the face, like you would a flat panel, right? Sorry for any confusion.
Thanks for your help
|I'm sorry, I left out this part. (sometimes my mind gets way ahead of what I want to say) Curve the panel ahead of time by cutting a slightly oversized blank to form to the shape you want (form it around a large curved surface (55 gallon drum?).) Black waterboard would not require heat to form it, and curves very easily, so it would be a lot easier to use. This is a PERSONAL PREFERENCE, not Gospel According To Dan. Good luck.
I would use black waterboard for this application. It bends easily and would more than hold up. Also: ABS and PVC foamboard (1/8" thick) will bend and form nicely if heat is applied to them. (Black waterboard is far less expensive, though.) Make sure the bend, (or curve, whatever you want to call it) is more severe than the curve of the trunk lid, so that when the panel is attached it spreads out, not curves in and gets wrinkled up. (Is that last sentence as clear as mud? Sorry.)
Good luck.
How do you build a trunk lid interior panel
If anyone could help I would like to know how you would go about building a panel for the inside of a trunk lid, preferably one that has a large curve in it. What materials do you use and how to do hold the curve so it can be upholstered.
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You guys it could be that the mmo servers are more strained than the speedtest ones ie having to relay more info between others->server->you and and so on and so forth.
I'm curious to see though if people's hype for this will be lived up to more than anything.
There was a Chinese translation patch for KR, so you can probably make an English one for CN.
Current Games:
No Man's Sky (PC)
Waiting for:
Chronicles of Elyria (PC)
Sub class leveling could be less boring, buuuuuttt it is really fast so I suppose I shouldn't complain.
Was just saying though that I remember this being a rather hyped game and am curious if people's hype was well placed.
Did a ping-check on their launcher, had about 200ms on 网通一区 with 400ms on all other servers. Too bad they didn't open 网通一区 for pre-creation, but at least I'll probably be on that server on the 28th.
I pinged about 150~200ms to one of the servers in the launcher which seems pretty good, but the other servers gave me ~300+
hopefully it will stay that low when I play lol
i am playing it ... everythings ready for it
People still havnt played this old game? Its not even good lol. The mechanics are terrible.
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Probably not until there is some kind of english patch, but I'm not expecting that anytime soon so guess the wait continues until it's out in english :<
Good to see it's free 2 play tho.. hopefully it will be that way when it comes out in NA.
Can't wait to see how fast this game closes down.


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Trying to get hold of Cruzer and not getting any responses on pm. Have Messaged 3 times over the week now. Trying to get a tracking number for something that's not arrived.
Anyone know if he's been around?
Thanks much :)
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Trying to get hold of Cruzer and not getting any responses on pm. Have Messaged 3 times over the week now. Trying to get a tracking number for something that's not arrived.
Anyone know if he's been around?
Thanks much :)
While I don't know him in person, but Cruzer is one of those guys who never let people down, so I think he is too busy with stuffs or real life. And I'm sure he will contact you in no time. Just give him trust and patience...
Was it through pm that you initially contacted him?
He is great guy and very trustworthy. I think that he is going through something's currently but he will most likely get back to you shortly.
He may take a bit to respond, but he will respond. Be patient with him... he seems like a great guy, and has never failed to impress me with his service and products:)
I got his CC Jango gaunts and holster recently, really great stuff... he maybe very busy but give him some time and he'll respond :)
I've actually tried to contact him on other forums and via email recently. Not armour or purchase related, but havent heard back.
you not starting a witch hunt - but anyone know if hes ok or knows how to get in touch?
and also, I know jedi fran is ALSO very trustworthy and a good overally costuming type lady with a good rep around the UK circles. So it isnt a matter of a newb calling foul despite her post count.
I bought all of my armor/gauntlets from him and got them just fine, but then I pm'd him a question around the first week of last week of July and have never heard back from him since so I just figured he was VERY busy.
I just saw this post for the first time today, and I can't say I am happy to see it. With a little more patience you would have seen that you received 3 PMs from me the very next day after this post was made, 1 PM two days after, a handful of PMs since then, and the free assembly of your helmet and installation of a free removable visor because you had stated you had an event coming up and would be pressed for time due to my delay. Please be aware that most times I'm not able to log onto TDH every week, and only do so when I can find time in between working full time, being a single parent, going through a divorce, forclosing on my home, being a soccer and football dad Monday through Friday, and trying to fill armor orders in between. Thankfully, there have been plenty of members who have been patiently waiting for me to finish work for them for the past 3-5 months, and others whom have waited 2-3 weeks before I could even get around to answering a PM. Delays are going to happen with me in this hobby in both production and communication, and I am truly grateful for the understanding and patient people out there that allow me to help them.
I just wish you would have been a little more patient before going public, especially given the fact I waited patiently for a couple of months before you were ready to place your order, squeezed your order in between already existing orders, and was even willing to work on altering a few of my molds to meet your specific sizing needs. Like I said, just a little more patience would have been appreciated. I hope you like your parts and please let me know if the shins need to be resized. :thumbsup
You are a stand up guy Lorenzo. I think your rep here on the TDH is solid with or without threads looking for you.
Keep your head up during the difficult and down times man.
Glad to hear everything is ticking along man.
Sounds like theres a lot going on, but as usual mis-communication (both by buyer and seller) is the bane of this hobby!
To be fair, she was just saying - any one know where cruzer is? No malicious intent in the message.
Chin up mate, hope things pan out real soon for you.
Nice to hear from you, ignore my other email, take care dude.


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|"I have used many types of cloth diapers over the years with my three children and the Bummis Duo-Brite is definitely one of my favourites. The inserts snap in easily, are very absorbent, and stay in place. The diaper is quite trim and I haven't had any leaking issues. The Duo-Brite is one of my go-to diapers!" - Cindy (Toronto, Canada)
See how it works...
Jutta P.
2015-01-20 12:39:19
Love a great AI2 system!
My son is 2 years old, 31 lbs and 36". He fits both with the rise snapped and the rise unsnapped. I prefer the rise snapped as I feel like the legs are snugger and less likely to leak. But he seems to be a little more comfortable with it unsnapped but will wear it either way. I'm a huge Ai2 fan! And bummis is a solid product. I'm always so impressed with the workmanship on these diapers. They were very easy to prep and clean. I also love the size range. Duo size systems are amazing because you really can get a great fit for a newborn, but then the next size up will last a long time. I can definitely see this being one of the longest lasting covers in my stash and working well into potty training! I also used this as a cover over flats and it worked splendidly. My only cons were that I felt like the front snap was a little awkward. I'm sure with consistent use I would get used to it. I also couldn't tell the 2 sides apart. So I felt like that kind of defeated the purpose of being able to snap either side facing up.
2015-01-15 21:25:29
Love the Duo Brite!
I have been using cloth diapers on my 25lb, 19 month old daughter, since she was one month old. I have tried a variety of brands and styles, and was excited to have a chance to test the Bummis Duo Brite diaper and put it to the test. The Duo Brite has a wonderful and unique fit to its cover, which I really liked. Having a dual elastic around the legs really helps to prevent leakage, and it fits snugly and comfortably. It is also less bulky than some other cloth diapers on the market, making it easier for my daughter to play and run around in. The snap closure is easy and durable, making the diaper last through plenty of wear and washings, leaving it always looking like new, unlike Velcro which can get worn and dirty looking fast. I prewashed the liners four times? before usage for maximum absorbency. I really like the double sided feature of the insert allowing you to decide on a "stay dry" or cotton absorbency, which saves you from buying several different inserts. This way you can have the best of both worlds in one easy liner. I found both sides to be quite absorbent, but the stay dry seemed to be a little better absorbency for extended wear. I love how easy it is to change the inserts in the cover, just one quick snap and you're ready to go. They also eliminate having to carry around a large, bulky stack of diapers when traveling. This way, all you need to pack are a few liners. It's also more cost effective. Not needing to purchase as many covers, you can reuse the covers several times, only changing out the liners. Out of the several different brands of cloth diapers I have used, I really love the Duo Brite and would highly recommend this diaper system to any new parents. This diaper has a awesome fit, great absorbency and fun and cute prints.
2015-01-13 06:12:54
Bummis Duo Brite
I never thought I'd be a fan of all-in-two systems, but this system made me think twice! I own 99% pocket diapers, but thought I'd give this system a try, just to see what I was missing out on. And might I say that for starters, I was missing out on far less diaper laundry! I tested this product on my super heavy wetting 27 lb 18 month old boy. What I loved about this system is that the cover can be reused when the diaper is just wet or lightly soiled. I could simply swap the insert out and give the cover a quick wipe. This was also very beneficial for going on outings. It meant less bulk in the diaper bag, and less to carry around. Though I would suggest to always bring an extra cover in case of a severe case where you couldn't salvage the cover. Because this product meant less baggage, it became my go-to diaper for outings. And also for the fact that this product can hold up for quite some time before having to worry about leaks. I love these inserts. My son is a very heavy wetter, and it was nice to have all the absorption without the 'bubble butt'. The insert allows you to chose from the cotton or stay dry side. I would generally always use the stay dry for his comfort. The tiny holes in the inserts wicked the pee away so fast, I never had to worry about leaking due to slow absorption. Also the the fit for my son was great, too. He doesn't sport thunderous thighs, and getting a tight fit around the legs can be tricky. But I had no gaps or issues with the Duo-Brite system. The snap down rise feature attributed to the nice fit. I also like where the snap for the insert is located, as it allowed for me I place extra absorbency below it as opposed to just laying ontop. This is a common problem with Ai2 systems, they don't seem I have the insert placed as far forward as possible which is crucial for boys! But the Duo-Brite nailed it. I worried the snap would come off due to the small piece of material that secures it, but it hasn't proved to be a problem. Overall, I don't have much to complain about regarding this system. I do recommend giving it a try! Trim, absorbent and practical. :)
Gillian Earl
2015-01-12 19:17:58
Duo Brite Deluxe
I am a big fan of Bummis and already have used their prefolds on my daughter since birth. I was super excited to try out this new system, and have been using it for a few weeks. I REALLY like how you have the choice of organic cotton or a stay dry polyester side on the insert, depending on you and your babies preference. The Duo Brite Wrap is the best. It has two sizes and fits 8-35lbs, snaps, and has gussets on the legs (a real reason to love Bummis diapers). This protects against any leakages. I am also enjoying how the insert doesn't need any folding and snaps into the cover which makes changing a squirmy toddler much easier. I would recommend this diaper system to anyone, especially someone just starting out with cloth diapers as it very user friendly. Drys quickly, cover can be reused, and best of all, it is made locally.
Lianne Stinson
2015-01-08 23:51:33
Duo Brite AI2
The Duo Brite has been my first venture into AI2 diapers, I had mostly used pockets and the occasional fitted in the past. I've been very impressed by the Duo Brite diaper, in particular the inserts. They're easy to change and provide great absorption. The only issue I've run into the the system has been fit. My daughter is 16lbs, long but with chubby thighs. We tried the size one as it went up to 20lbs. But I feel that the size two would have provided better coverage. Overall very happy with the quality of both inserts and the cover. And will be buying the size 2 to grow with my little one.
Katie V.
2015-01-05 16:06:20
Duo-Brite Deluxe System
I have been using the Duo-Brite Delux system for about a month. I just have to say that I have found my new favorite diapering system. From the extra leak guard in the cover to the ultra absorbent inserts, this diaper is a win. My son is a heavy wetter, but the inserts can hold so much! My favorite part is the natural fiber (cotton) sits against his bottom and keeps it dry! I would highly recommend this system to cloth diaper newbies and experts.
Karly Smith
2014-12-05 17:54:41
Love These!
We are loving are Duo-Brite All-in-2! This is my first non one size diaper and I love the fit! My daughter even fell asleep the first time I put it on her, I was nervous, but we made it 6 hours with no leaks and she's a heavy wetter!
Billie Jo Hayes
2014-09-10 07:15:12
Duo Brite a hit!
I really like this cover/insert combo! It fits my little one great and I can use the cover with a variety of different inserts. It's somewhat trim, which is important to me. The insert it came with is really different. I like that I can choose stay dry or cotton on his skin. The shape is nice for great coverage. I like the attachment under the flap. The design of the insert makes it easy to wash and dry. Stays soft on his skin, no matter which side I choose. The center crease helps keep it from shifting once worn, which is a problem with super active toddlers. It's very absorbant, although my son has never been a super heavy wetter. I haven't tried it overnight on its own, but with something as a doubler it should make it through. Naptime it works great. I would definitely recommend this to my friends.
Tandalyn Szczurek
2014-08-27 10:26:23
Duo Brite
I really love the new Duo Brite! I am a huge fan of the Super Brite covers, those are my favorite, however I understand those are being discontinued :( I like the options in the Duo Brite insert and being able to choose between the organic cotton or stay dry sides. I think this flexibility sets this diaper apart from other similar types of AI2 diapers. I also love being able to wipe out the cover and snap in another insert while being able to use the same cover. The cover fits my daughter well and I LOVE the gussets and the prints. I love the quality of Bummis. I've had some Super Brite covers since my daughter was born 5 years ago and they are still functional and being used on my third child. They are very well made, and so are the Duo Brites they may become my new favorite! They wash and dry easily, it would also be awesome if they came in a velcro option as well! These are definitely a superior product to others I've seen and tried, and they hold up very well. I wash mine every 2-3 days and they still look new.
2014-08-05 15:08:25
Duo Brite Review
I have been cloth diapering my children for the past 5 years. I recently purchased the new Duo Brites in size 2 for my now 17 month old. These new diapers are comparable to a trifolded prefold insert but with a few differences. First of all, there is no folding necessary, the insert easily gets placed in the wrap as is. It's also designed to have a stay dry side and an organic cotton side, so you can choose what you want against baby's skin. The last difference is that it is stitched down the middle with open sides, for quick and easy washing and drying. What I like about the duo brite inserts: very trim fitting quick drying and they do not require fluffing in the dryer to stay soft (I always need an initial quick dry in the dryer for my prefolds to keep them soft before I hang dry them) they take up less space in the diaper bag just as absorbent as a prefold (no more no less) they fit in any wrap, not just the duo brites, and in fact I find the most perfect fit is in the now discontinued Super Lite! The duo brite wraps are one size, eliminating the need for 2 sizes (although the inserts are two sizes) Keep it up Bummis!
2014-07-17 21:46:53
Duo-Brite collection
I have been using the Duo-Brite's for a few weeks now and I absolutely love them! They work really well (no leaks), are very easy to use and take up less space in my diaper bag than an all in one...great for being out and about! They are also super cute and fit nice and trim under my little one's clothes:) I will definitely be purchasing more of these!
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The AustralorpeX have interesting markings, some have black legs and some have yellow, what does that mean? Anything? Tell me, please!!!
Brian, I think EasternShore might have been referring to disease transference between the species, not something the birds may be doing physically to each other. Maybe this was a misinterpretation, or maybe I just interpreted what his query was.I had heard from somewhere that turkeys and chickens should never be kept together because of disease transference, I think one in particular was something called "blackhead", I am thinking it referred to the head blackening after death, not sure. Cindi


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Hi. First time to play RPG. Thats why I started with this game so simple and easy BUT the grammars in the quest are all wrong. T_T
Isnt there list of the quest and what it really wants me to do
Anyways, if your playing luminary look for me.
Im willing to make friends =)
My name Crystalwind ^^


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The Use of Information Technology
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Adopted 11/12/04
The Use of Information Technology
The UNC Board of Governors (BOG) encourages the constituent institutions to use standards based, compatible, and interoperable information and communication technologies which support their individual missions and enable interaction and information exchange among the UNC campuses, UNC affiliates, and the UNC Office of the President.
Through appropriate and effective practices and with information technology management flexibility, the BOG seeks to affirm that each institution is making steady progress in the appropriate uses of information and communication technologies. These include the use of information and communication technologies as a tool in enabling quality teaching, creating administrative efficiencies, performing effective research and conducting public service. Effective information technology planning and management should be evident in the institution's plans and annual reports. The BOG encourages the UNC President to review these plans and annual reports for demonstrations of effective and efficient uses of information and communication technologies.
The President should acknowledge and recognize campuses that achieve excellence in these and other technology areas and should address areas for improvement or take remedial action as appropriate. Retaining delegated authority of IT management flexibility is contingent upon evidence of effective and efficient use of IT.
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• establishing and maintaining a minimum baseline of IT infrastructure including human resources, networking, communications applications, and enterprise systems.
• providing the appropriate instructional tools, faculty development, and support services to enhance and maintain teaching and learning inside and outside of the classroom.
• providing access to various technologies for faculty and students to conduct research and collaborate with colleagues across the university, around the state, the country, and the world. This capability will assist in attracting and retaining excellent faculty and students, sponsored programs and external funding.
• increasing access, outreach, and economic development through distance learning, resource management, online applications and communications with internal and external communities who engage in public service
• providing planned and cyclical rotation of information systems and components so that campuses do not operate obsolete systems.
• establishing distance-learning opportunities for North Carolina's K-12 students.
• recognizing the innovative and creative uses of information and communication technologies by the faculty.
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July has been a "sizzling" month so far, and I don't just mean the weather. Although its pretty hot and humid here in Miami, the market research world has been burning up with talk about mobile market research over the past three weeks. First, we kicked off the month with a debate I moderated about whether mobile research is the great hope or the false dawn. You can listen to a recording of the lively debate here. And now, the Merlien Market Research in a Mobile World conference just wrapped up. This conference brought together more than 200 client-side senior executives, market researchers, and mobile developers to discuss the challenges and opportunities mobile technologies can bring to generate customer insights.
Is all of this talk warranted? Yes! Just take a look at some of these facts. Forrester forecasts that by 2014, 65% of the world's population will own at least one active mobile phone (click here for details; subscription required). And, earlier this year, Mary Meeker of Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers stated that we have globally reached an inflection point in Q4 2010―the global shipments of smartphones and tablets surpassed the global shipments of desktop and notebook PCs.


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By Nik Brumsack
Mikel Arteta may have turned 30 this year, but he insists he still feels young on the pitch.
The Spaniard has been one of Arsenal's most consistent performers this season, combining tenacity and technical ability to exert his influence from central midfield.
Arteta is happy with his start to the campaign and believes his impressive performances stem from an enduring love for the game.
"I still feel really young and I always have that mentality," he told Arsenal Player. "For me the age matters only to a point.
"You feel good - you have that enthusiasm and you love coming into training every day as I do. You play the games and feel proud of where you are. I think that takes your age right down."
Arteta is one of the eldest members of the first-team squad and was named vice-captain by Arsène Wenger in the summer - a title the midfielder says he is privileged to hold.
"I'm quite passionate and I can't really be quiet when my blood starts to flow or when things aren't going well, or I think we need to do something more," he said. "I tend to say something, always in a respectful way, and try to help us improve.
"For me it's a big honour [to be vice-captain]. I haven't been here for a long time. If he [Arsène Wenger] thinks I'm the right person to help Thomas [Vermaelen] lead this group, I'm more than happy with that.
"I take it very seriously and try to benefit the interests of the players and the Club. That's what I will try to do this season."
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One of the ignored issues of the George Bush administration was its failure to respect and honor the needs of those who served. During his initial years in office, Bush did little to enhance the ability of the Veterans Administration to expand counseling services to those who had been in combat. Newly appointed VA Secretary Eric Shinseki who was a former combat soldier and chief of the American armed forces, sent an open letter to all veterans in which he made clear, "the Department of Veterans Affairs has a solemn responsibility to all of you, today and in the future." He promised to reorganize the department so it could more effectively serve needs of veterans. Joe Davis of the VFW said he was pleased the leader of the VA, "is communicating in simply language that his customers are his No. 1 priority and the reason his department exists."
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Pretty much iOS.
A Lumia 710 would not be a bad choice. Sure, you can't really do much about the theme, but the selection of apps is pretty good, and the phone is fast, unlike many budget Android phones.
If you prefer the native Facebook/Twitter integration over GUI theming, you really cannot go wrong with Windows Phone. Internet Explorer and the virtual keyboard on Windows Phone work well too, in my opinion, although I can't say I have experience on other phones.
That, and if you're going to get Windows 8, you'll have most of the stuff synced too.
Windows phone has one of the best keyboards I've used.
What's so great about the Win Phone keyboard? That it has prediction?
I could do less damage to computer components with an etherkiller mk-II than you could do with your bare hands.
I eat processors for breakfast.
Without any milk.
Do you carry a permanent static charge or something?
The keyboard learns much better than other keyboards and the prediction and autocorrect is very generous (and usually correct.)
Doesn't want to learn curse words though. I can't tell you how many times I've told my buddies "duck you :P"
Get a ramdisk and set it up as a pagefile.
Most useful thing ever!
I've found Swype to be the best keyboard on my phone.
It only seems to be slow in 3D games, but seriously angry birds is enough for me on the go.
Was looking at a goverment site for avalibe summerjobs, Searching was nice and all but when i tried to click a job, all i got was a blank site with the background. Did the normal thing, Mashing F5 a few times, Went and tried in both Opera and FF (My normal browser is Chrome). No dice
Then it strikes me, This IS the goverment sites. So i dust off my IE from it's recesses deep inside my HDD and lo and behold, Works like a charm
Dammit, At least make it functional on FF or Chrome, Not IE alone
You know what the only feature I miss from windows is? Being able to hit like Windows key+1-9 to open up programs pinned on the taskbar. Was so helpful when I didn't want to move my mouse.
Thank you, not that I would ever use that, but still...
80GB Intel SSD for ~70euros?
Now I just need that money..
Also, Windows key + E opens up My Computer.
exabytes? that's a lot of fucking apps
This is one of my main problems with Windows sometimes:
(Replace Firefox with any program you'd like)
If I say kill process, I fucking mean kill process, I don't want to reboot just because you're a piece of shit.
Most of the time you'd go "Please self-terminate" on Linux as well tho before SIGKILLing
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Hi guys,
just looking to update my gauntlets. Which ESb gaunts are better? They both look great quality!
bobamaker or MOW?
- £210
- Assembled w/ hinges
- Primered
- Aluminium flamethrower
- In the UK (where I am)
- £180
- Unassembled w/o hinges
- Unpainted
- In the US
What are people's opinions of these? Cheers


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ncbufflehead wrote:"The coast" is a pretty big area
Dingbatter 2 wrote:Since you will be hunting an impoundment, and most likely have paid a deposit, it really doesn't matter. Basically you go or you stay home.
By the way, why do you need a guide to hunt a flooded field?
jph4387 wrote:Dingbatter 2 wrote:Since you will be hunting an impoundment, and most likely have paid a deposit, it really doesn't matter. Basically you go or you stay home.
By the way, why do you need a guide to hunt a flooded field?
My apologies because I"m not trying to be a cyber scouter, ask for locations, or come on here expecting anyone to tell me anything. But for some reason, my post is being read inappropriately because I"m sensing some hostility. I am not asking whether or not to go this weekend. I will be there one way or another. I am excited because it is my first hunt of the year and just thought I might be able to chat on here and actually have a conversation about hunting.
You are correct, I am hunting an impoundment. To answer your question why we have a guide, the impoundment is owned by the guide service. I have only hunted in Hyde County once before at this same impoundment last year. We didn't have a very good hunt because it was late January and the owner/guide advised us to come back earlier in the season and we are going this weekend. I was afraid we might be too early with the warm weather we're having. I just wanted to hear from folks if you've had luck with the warm weather and what to expect. Just excited and trying to get pumped for the trip.
NCfowl wrote:I have heard multiple reports that are good from Hyde. Good luck
ducking&diving wrote:if it is a guided hunt, I would think the guide would/should be able to answer all your questions up until and during the hunt.
dixiehokie wrote:Swans really showed up with this front.. if you have a permit you will not have a problem finding them.
as for you hunt.. good luck! there are birds around.. but in general its better to have a good blow ( like today) to get the birds off the lake and using the impoundments..
I bet those that hunted today in the impoundments around the lake did well.
the weather may not be in your favor, but just like anything else just when we think we have these ducks figured out the do something completely different.
trigger22 wrote:Lots of swans flying already around Craven County. If they are already flying around here, they should be in good numbers in and around Hyde County
EastBound&Down wrote:How did the hunt go?
pg4 wrote:A little late to answer your question, but just curious what outfitter you hunted with. I'm working on finding an NC coastal hunt this season with my dad and brother. Any suggestions?
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CATS under investigation by federal agency
BATON ROUGE (WBRZ) - The Baton Rouge bus system CATS, is under fire for chartering its vehicles for use by employees, breaking federal rules, as we told you exclusively last night on NEWS 2 at 10.
The Federal Transit Administration is now investigating CATS.
Tuesday, interim CEO Bob Mirabito alerted the CATS board that certain rules could have been broken.
Depending on the outcome of the investigation the FTA could take federal grant money away from the bus system.
"The federal money coming into the system is a large percentage so to put any of that at jeopardy is going to be a big issue that could really hurt us," said board member, Jared Loftus.
Mirabito plans to meet with leaders of the FTA next week about the investigation.
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What happens to the brain when you interact with nature? A recent small study offers a glimpse. Researchers used a portable electroencephalogram (EEG) to record the brain activity of study participants. Twelve college students wore the EEGs as they walked through first an urban shopping district, then a green space, and finally a busy city street.
When the students wandered into the green space, researchers noted a drop in frustration and alertness in the EEG recordings. Participants' brains seemed to enter a meditative state. High levels of attention returned, though, once the walkers were on the city street. The results suggest nature may be able to refresh the brain.
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DIY Cree LED build
Hello all!
Long time lurker, first time poster. I recently bought a Fluval Edge 1st gen 6gal. So far, all I have setup is my hardscape (Iwagumi style) and hooked up CO2 (paintball with Aquatek reg into filter per http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/di...ob-filter.html)
I am planning on building a LED light using CREE XP-G or XM-L lights, using this as my guide: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...build-4-a.html
I PM'd Jeff.:P:. and he had his heatsink custom cut. I however have no way of getting aluminum custom cut. So....
I am planning on using 1"x1" bar stock from Grainger (http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/Squ...ZV9?Pid=search) cut into the triangles, angled towards the corners.
That being said, here come the questions....
1) Whats the consensus on using the XP-G or XM-L Crees?
2) I was planning on using the Mean Well ELN-60-27D, however it seems this particular driver is sold out or not in stock pretty much anywhere... Any alternatives?
3) Is there any way to use the same power supply for the Crees and also for moonlighting?
RE: ELN60-27 - http://www.powergatellc.com/mean-wel...er-supply.html click on the model you are interested in, their prices are quite good.
With the ELN series, if you leave power to the driver but unplug the 10v supply, the main LEDs will likely be of sufficient dimness for your nighttime illumination needs. YMMV
I would definitely use between 2 and 4 XPGs on a 6gal. You will not be driving them remotely hard.
Also I would suggest spending a bit more on a driver and getting an "LPF" series - they can be dimmed without an extra power supply, just a potentiometer. The only drawback to these is that there is no seperate control for maximum current. ( http://www.powergatellc.com/mean-wel...er-supply.html )
Thank you! I will look into the LFP series. I would prefer to not have an extra control circuit hanging under the tank.
I think you should stay with XPG and XPE because the XML will be too concentrated in term of heat generation.
When you choose ELN series of mean well I assume you want the dimming ability, so if you design is 3 LEDs in a string, I have a PWM dimmable driver at 700ma, pm me for details
If you are talking about setting the ELN to run about another strings of LED for moonlight than you will need to do resistive circuit which will increase you heat generation a lot-not advisable.
Get a regulated 12V ac/dc and drive both the moonlight 12V LED module and the dimmable driver I mentioned will allow you to have moonlight and dimmer on one power supply. To achieve automatic moonlight and main light on/off separately, just get one more 12V ac/dc and a timer and power the two sets of LED separately.
Please do update, I want to see your angled designed and as I have tempted so many times to put it in the Edge Saviors myself.
I will definitely be making a build log of the light. A buddy of mine is a math prof. at ASU, and is doing some angle type calculations for me. Stay tuned!
1) XML for planted tanks works great. You have the option of switching out the driver long term if you want to produce more light
XP-G is a cheaper alternative but still produce amazing light
2) Meanwell arent "sold out" they are going the way of the doodo bird (sp?) They are old technolgoy and really arent designed for the LEDs you see out by CREE. You should look at Inventroincs http://www.ledgroupbuy.com/constant-current-drivers/ Extremly high quality, dust proof, water proff (IP66 and IP67)
With the meanwells you mentioned, you have to actually open them up, tweak the internal settings so you dont blow the LEDs when you first plug it in. Sometime they come at 1.7A which will mess up any XP or XT LED and even XPG
3) Not really. Best way to do moonlighting is to get a separate moon lighting LEDs/power supply or get a controller like the DIM4 that can control your display lights and run moonlights without any extra power supply/drivers
Voltages question
Thanks Milad. I will look into the Inventronics as well.
It looks as though 4 LEDS with 40 degree lenses, one shining into each corner, will have enough overlap that I won't need a 5th LED pointing straight down (although I might anyways... I'm really afraid of having TOO much light and starting an algae farm. Thus my want/need of a dimmable driver).
With only 4 LEDS, there don't seem to be any power supplies capable of pushing the 1-1.5A max current at such low voltages. For instance, the Inventronics 1100mA 50W LED driver bottoms out at 16V. With 4 XP-G LEDS @ 1100mA, they would drop roughly 3.3-3.4V which would only need ~13V potential... Thus it seems I am stuck using the 700mA driver, and powering the LEDS at only half capacity.
Am I looking at this wrong?
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Hey Chiefston, I was going to wait until later to start a new thread, but I feel you should hear it first, my design was slightly flawed. I couldn't stand that there was zero room for maintenance and access. There was plenty of lightly but the restrictions were too much. Also the angled heat sinks don't do too much as all light once hits the water pretty much goes down, does hit help? Maybe.. Was it worth the extra effort to get them made? Not really. I removed the top half of the glass which was fairly easy and hung the led unit high above the tank. I absolutely love it now. It now has a canister filter ehiem 2211 and co2. The fluval edge is a bastard of tank to work with. :)
I hope that helps with your design. I think 4-6 crees is plenty of light as long as the fixture can displace the light to cover your plants.
Not being able to adjust the current max separately from the dimming control is a minus in my opinion - unless you plan on running your emitters at the sometimes odd current setting of the inventronics drivers, you have to kludge something.
Inventronics drivers also don't seem to be anything special on the efficiency or power factor fronts either, and they don't really win on price to kick it all off.
I see your drivers do have a built-in 10v supply for the dimming circuit, that is certainly a nice bonus.. but it's honestly a pretty stiff price difference.
Not trying to be a dick, but what makes the inventronics so magically delicious?
I happen to repair couple systems with Inventornics drivers and of course ones with the Meanwell drivers as well.
My first impression is that the Inventronics is built very American-that's rugged but ugly-but, who cares if they are all hidden. The next feeling is that it is very easy to work with BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO CHOICES-you can only hook it up one way, no adjustment of any kind. So for beginners who have no idea in LED or ANY electronics, this driver is for them. If you have some electronic experience the Meanwells give you versatility. The Meanwells are sturdy enough too to sustain a fall but if you want to throw them at someone you wanna to kill, looks like Inventronics is better at that being heavier and a more rigid case. Unfortunately, the easy feeling to work with does not last very long when my local hobbyists bought dimmer kits of some sought and they cannot control the Inventronics down to 0%. At about 30%, the phantom voltage issue kicks in. Of course, you can get better dimmers than the ones the client bought in(I did not recall what brand-I kind of remember it's some DIY aquarium LED company.) The phantom voltage issue also happens with the Meanwells once a while but not as apparent. I think all thru four year of using and servicing system with Meanwells I have seen this happens only once or twice besides users error.
As for durability, I don't have enough run time experience to tell whether the Inventronics is durable or not. As far as Meanwells go, I would say acceptable.
Thanks, wingo! I've seen several people push the inventronics over the meanwells but from where I have been standing, the only real difference was that the inventronics are potted (encapsulated in epoxy or silicone). It seemed to me that, both companies being taiwanese, would likely have similar quality products, unless it turned out one of them was using higher quality capacitors or something. It seems to me if reliability is a big concern, it would be wise to size one's drivers about 20% bigger than what you need.
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Fantasy Baseball Morning Update: Padres' Luebke to miss start
Rays 3B Evan Longoria is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a torn hamstring, which is a big blow for both the Rays and Longoria's fantasy owners. My colleague Joel Beall has some suggestions on replacing Longoria, and I'd like to add a couple of names to his list: Baltimore's Chris Davis (owned in 26.2 percent of FOXSports.com leagues) for mixed leaguers, and Oakland's Brandon Inge (0.6 percent owned) if you can still grab him in AL-only leagues.
Edinson Volquez had another terrific PETCO outing last night, raising our streaming starter record to 21-9 for the season. Today's pick is Washington's Edwin Jackson (25 percent owned) against the punchless Pirates oops, D-backs.
On to the rest of the news:
- Padres SP Cory Luebke will be skipped in the rotation due to a sore elbow. Luebke isn't expected to go on the DL, but it's unclear when he'll pitch again. Jeff Suppan will start in Luebke's place tonight.
- Indians SP Ubaldo Jimenez got rocked again last night. Jimenez walked six batters, gave up a couple of home runs, and his fastball velocity is still way down. This might not get better.
- Rangers C/1B Mike Napoli left Tuesday's game due to blurred vision, which reportedly improved by the time the game ended. Napoli is expected to see an eye doctor today, but with an early game, don't be surprised if he sits out. Josh Hamilton and Adrian Beltre might sit again today for the Rangers as well.
- All is well, Javy Guerra owners. Your guy got the save last night.
- Angels OF Peter Bourjos was on the bench again last night. Boooooooooo, Mike Scioscia!
- Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis missed another game last night due to his stiff back. The Sox apparently don't think Youkilis will go on the DL, but how much do you trust a 33-year-old guy who's had back issues for two consecutive seasons?
- There are five afternoon games today, with the Rangers and Blue Jays starting things off at 12:37 p.m. ET. Set your lineups early.
- Here's a link to yesterday's chat transcript, and here's another to this week's Fantasy 15 podcast with Mike Harmon, Joel Beall and me. We discussed Albert Pujols, some closer issues, and sell-high/buy-low ideas.
- Hot-starting Orioles OF Nolan Reimold has a bulging disk in his back, but got treatment on Tuesday and hopes to return to the lineup by Friday.
- Brewers 1B Mat Gamel left Tuesday's game with a right knee injury, and the team sounds worried. Stay tuned.
- Justin Morneau's wrist inflammation won't require a DL stint, and he might be back in the lineup by Friday.
- The White Sox let closer Hector Santiago pitch the ninth inning with a five-run lead last night. No problem, right? Santiago gave up a hit and two walks. He needs to straighten things out, and fast.
- Nats 3B Ryan Zimmerman is expected to start taking batting practice on Saturday, with an eye on coming off the DL early next week.
- Rays RP Kyle Farnsworth has been moved to the 60-day DL, meaning that the earliest he can return is June 5.
- Cardinals 1B Lance Berkman (calf) is eligible to come off the DL on Friday, but it doesn't sound like that will happen.
- Kila Ka'aihue is starting to take at bats away from Daric Barton in Oakland. If you can't win a competition with Barton to be a starting big-league first baseman, I mean, what's the point?
- Johnny Damon will lead off tonight for the Indians, who expect to get Shin-Soo Choo back in the lineup as well.
- The Royals have Felipe Paulino penciled in to come off the DL and start against the Yankees on Saturday.
- The Cubs will have to start thinking about getting Bryan LaHair and prospect Anthony Rizzo in the lineup together at some point, right? Here's an article that discusses the possibility, though it might not happen too soon. I've heard that LaHair is a bit of a nightmare in the outfield.
- Braves OF Jason Heyward (oblique) is aiming for a Thursday return to the lineup.
- Diamondbacks' manager Kirk Gibson thinks that 1B Paul Goldschmidt - who had three hits last night - might be breaking out of his early season slump. Just remember that Goldschmidt's high strikeout rate makes him a risky proposition, and I'm not someone who usually cares much about hitters striking out.
See you back here tomorrow morning.
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Dr. Earl Jeffrey Metter, Medical Officer, Longitudinal Studies Section, Clinical Research Branch (CRB), NIA, retired in March 2012 after 36 years of federal service.
Dr. Joseph Rifkind, Research Chemist and Section Chief, Molecular Dynamics Section, NIA plans to retire September 30, 2012 and will return as a reemployed annuitant in October, 2012.
Dr. Charles Hesdorffer, Staff Clinician, Hematology/Immunology Unit, CRB, NIA resigned in July, 2012 and has accepted a position in the Department of Medicine at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Washington, DC.
Dr. Patrice Morin, Senior Investigator, Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Immunology, NIA resigned in August, 2012 and has accepted a position as the Director of the Grants Program at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
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Andrew from South Africa asks:
I need to update my PC processor. I have an old Dell Dimension 4600 Pentium 4 2.66GHz-1.5GB RAM-AGP card slot. Can I just buy a better/faster processor like a Duo or quad core or something for my PC?
First, you'll need to find out how many pins your processor has. You won't be able to purchase just any old processor and plug it into your computer if the pins don't match up. The Dell Dimension 4600 uses a Socket 478 processor. Since this type of processor is no longer being produced, finding a new one might be rather difficult. They also might be expensive. However, you may be able to locate a suitable processor on eBay.
The Dell Dimension 4600 is supposed to be able to support up to as much as a 3.4 GHz Pentium 4 with an 800 MHz FSB. Of course, the max limit will depend on which type of Dimension 4600 you own. Since you currently have a 2.66 GHz in the computer, you should be able to upgrade to a microprocessor that runs at 2.8 – 3.06 GHz internally and 533 MHz externally.
Due to the age of the Dell Dimension 4600, it may be less expensive to purchase a computer, rather than investing a lot of money into upgrading your current system. However, if you are serious about keeping the Dimension 4600 and doing some upgrading, then you will be better off to change out a few components.
If you are big into games, then purchasing a new video card will greatly improve the graphics. You'll also want to upgrade the power supply and get more memory. The max AGP card that the Dimension 4600 will accept is a 7600 GT. However, the Nvidia GeForce 6200 works perfect for the Dimension 4600, since this computer only has a 250 W power supply. This is ideal if you don't want to upgrade your power supply as well.
As for upgrading to a duo core, the Intel Celeron Processor T1600 will work in the Dimension 4600. You can find the specs on it here.
If you would rather upgrade to a quad core, then the specs for the Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9000 can be found here.
It's best to consult the service manual that came with your computer for proper removal and installation of new computer parts. If you cannot locate your service manual, then go to this link and view the online manual for the Dell Dimension 4600. The images below were found in that manual.
Installing 3 or 4 memory modules that are 1GB each and made for the Dell Dimension 4600 will greatly speed up your computer and this installation is very easy to do. This might even be the best way to keep from spending a lot of money on upgrading your computer as well. You can refer to the link for the online manual that is posted above or follow the steps listed below:
Step 1 – Shut your computer down and unplug it
Step 2 – Lay the tower on its side with the cover facing upward.
Step 3 – Locate the latch on the back portion of the tower and slide it to release the cover
Step 4 – Grasp the indentations on either side of the cover and slide towards the back of the tower
Step 5 – Locate the current memory cards on the system board that is located on the bottom of the tower as you peer into it, since it should still be lying on its side
Step 6 – Remove a memory module by pressing the securing clips outward. There is a clip located on each end of the memory connector. Once released from the clips, the module can be grasped and pulled upward. You don't want to place an original memory module in DIMM1 and pair it with a new memory module that is inserted into DIMM2, or vice versus. Memory modules that are to go together should be inserted into the DIMM1 and DIMM2 connectors or the DIMM3 and DIMM4 connectors.
Step 7 – Gently insert the new module by lining up the notch located on the underside of the module with the crossbar on the connector
Step 8 – Press the module straight down to make sure it is secure in the connector. You should here a click as the notch and crossbar line up
Step 9 – Secure the clips at both ends of the connector
Step 10 – Replace the computer cover
Step 11 – Reconnect all cables and turn your computer on
Step 12 – Once the computer has come on, click the Start button and then right click on My Computer
Step 13 – Click on Properties and then the tab labeled General. From here you should be able to check to see the amount of memory listed. This will let you know if the memory modules have been installed correctly. You should also be able to access this information by holding the Windows key and pressing the pause key (Win+Pause)
While the steps are many, the benefits of adding memory modules to your Dell Dimension 4600 are great.
~H.A. Bryan


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