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The Champions League Group Stage draw pitted Arsenal with Montpellier, Olympiacos and Schalke.
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Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Schalke
Saturday, October 20
Schalke secured an impressive result on Saturday, beating champions and arch rivals Dortmund away from home. Ibrahim Afellay gave the visitors the advantage after 14 minutes and Marco Hoger extended the lead three minutes after half time. Robert Lewandowski reduced the deficit after 55 minutes. The result ensured Schalke remain third in the Bundesliga.
Rennes 2-1 Montpellier
Saturday, October 20
Montpellier were defeated in Rennes on Saturday evening. Jean II Makoun gave the home side the lead, before Mevlut Erdinc doubled the home side's advantage after 52 minutes. Younes Belhanda did pull one back from the penalty spot in the 69th minute, but Rennes held on to claim victory.
Olympiacos 4-0 Xanthi
Saturday, October 20
Olympiacos' 100 per cent start to the Super League season was maintained after they cruised to victory over Xanthi. Konstantinos Manolas gave the home side the lead in the 37th minute and Jose Holebas doubled the advantage just after the break. Rafik Djebbour put the gloss on the win with a nine-minute brace. The result means Olympiacos are now five points clear at the top of the table.


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Frontman: James Hetfield
Band: Metallica
Well, we mentioned Hetfield in the intro to this story, so his inclusion can't be much of a surprise, can it?
Besides supplying the instantly recognizable voice of one of the most accomplished heavy metal bands in history, the Metallica frontman has always been lauded for his hard, fast and precise rhythm playing, a style that has had a massive impact on several generations of guitar players.
Hetfield, who often is said to have the best right hand in metal, once told Guitar World, "I'd much rather talk about guitar playing. I hate it when people ask me about my lyrics. I always feel like telling them to just go and read them."
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|General Car Chat Lounge Discussion Forum relating to nonspecific Ford Focus models, car purchasing, auto industry news and any car talk.
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|The newer ones are better yes. I have a 2000 wagon I got for 500 bucks. Rear bushings and shocks were shot and I had a horrible miss from a unplugged injector someone for got to fix when they rebuilt the Split port Injection engine. I fixed the rear shock issues and the miss and Im still fixing small stuff (alternator, 02 sensors, tires) on it but I think its a pretty good car for what it is. Its a solid, well made sedan. Fuel mileage kinda sucks for what it is but if I drive it easily I can get 23-25 in town. But yeah it you have the off-center IGN switch replace it ASAP I had to drill mine out and it costed me a steering column. Also watch for rust on the rear rockers, they are really bad about that (especially wagon models) but once they are in good shape they run great and will last for ever if you do basic maintenance on them (oil changes, timing belts, ect) Also they are known for eating rear tires as well. They didn't put on adjustable camber and toe arms on the cars at the factory and if its miss aligned it will eat tires like mad.
|what whynotthinkwhynot is pretty true for the 01 HOWEVER. my 01 was very problematic due to lack of maintenance before I bought it. but once I did my own magic to it the car was very dependable. basically when you shop for a old focus make sure you pop the hood first and see the engine is NOT A SPLIT PORT INJECTION motor. you will get valve seat drop no matter what. it was by far the worst thing ford has ever done and multiple people here wish they had never bought it.
|im having exactly the same problem mentioned in my saturn, i had to drill it out thanks for the info ill be making sure to check that
Stay away from 00-01 IMO. Those early years were more problematic. 03-04, you might be able to find a PZEV engine, which was the partial zero emissions vehicle Ford sold to people who wanted to keep the permafrost from melting. Well instead of being a weak run down vehicle, it was a 2.3L 150 hp engine as compared to the 2.0L 135 hp in the non-PZEV vehicles. Those early Duratecs are a little peppier to drive, the engine is also lighter because it's all aluminum.
02.5+ Focis have a different manual transmission shifter setup than the earlier ones.
All 00-04 Focis are suspect for having a factory installed ignition lock cylinder that is faulty. If you have a car with the faulty lock cylinder, you are strongly advised to see about changing that ASAP. You'll want to purchase a new lock cylinder from your local Ford dealer, then have it keyed to your existing key at a locksmith, then installation is a breeze as long as your old lock cylinder still turns.
To identify the bad lock cylinder, look at the key hole inside the "coin" which is the metal that surrounds the key hole. If the key hole is in the center of the coin, then you're ok, that's the good lock cylinder. If the key hole is off center of the coin- then you must replace it ASAP. If you wait until the lock cylinder locks up, the old lock cylinder will have to be drilled out and you risk damaging the steering column. As long as the key still turns- installation of a new lock cylinder is a 5 minute job.
That's all I can think of right now.
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Hello there i am new to this forum and to focuses, im in the process of buying a focus ive been looking around and i like the zx3 model. what should i be looking out for ? what are the typical problems? im loooking at car made b/w 2000-2004. it wiil probably be a manual . all help is appreciated
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Sup guys! I would like to show you what I've done with my 3.0 updating till now, and what I'm gonna do.
The new Items I'll add to my 3.0 and final (yes! This time is true! :lol ) version, are:
->> From:
1 - BKBT 2.0 Helmet SOLD
2 - Starfortress Flak vest SOLD
3 - Leather gloves - SOLD
4 - Kenneth Cole boots with some spoiled sole - SOLD
5 - JD Armor - SOLD
6 - Cotton Girth Belt - SOLD
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1 - Original helmet cast - FP CC Helmet
2 - New Flak Vest - LoanStar vest
3 - Nordstrom gloves - Shown in pics
4 - Reinone Boots - Shown in pics
5 - BKBT 2.0 armor, shoulders and collar. Top Chest armor shown in pics.
6 - New Girth Belt
- Some Nordstrom gloves's pics
It's awesome how close they are to the originals:
- Reinone finished boots:
- BKBT 2.0 Armor. This is what I have done at the moment. Light is not as good as I'd like, I hope to can make some DayLight pics soon:
I've even respect the original zones, trying to make it as close as posible:
That's all at the moment. I'll post new pics as soon as I have something to show :)
Can't wait to receive the Original Cast Helmet and start working on it.
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you should get a gun you like
I want a handgun, but not sure what to get. I was thinking maybe a Glock(not sure which model) or a Smith and Wesson SW9VE or SW40VE. I dont know much about handguns yet, just want something that looks good, is reliable, and fun to shoot at the range. What do you guys think?
Looks good -- 1911 variant, of which there are many, Walther P99
Reliable -- P99, Glock, Sig, H&K
Fun to shoot -- anything that goes bang...
You should consider buying a good .22 auto, such as a Ruger. You can hone your shooting skills quite cheaply, and this will give you a chance to learn more about the larger caliber pistols and revolvers before buying one (sounds like you have a lot to learn, since this is a very big subject).
If you just have to have a larger caliber, then get something in 9mm, as this is generally much cheaper to shoot than most other centerfires. Perhaps the cheapest of all, since I just bought 10 boxes of CCI Blazer for $4.87 per. A smaller 9mm can also serve as a good CCW in addition to being a range gun, although I think of a range gun as being a standard sidearm-sized pistol.
The S&W Sigmas are decent and reliable pistols, but many other pistols have better triggers. For about the same price, you can also consider the Taurus Millenium Pros as well. If however you are limited to just one pistol, then I would recommend you consider a Glock, as they are a very reliable mid-priced weapon.
As said above the .22 Ruger is a good starting gun. Learn a little about shooing and the enjoyment of trying to become a good shot. When you can hit a baseball size target at 10yds on a regular bases then you are ready to move up to a bigger gun. You will be surprised how fast you can learn if you really try. Good luck.
As a "first timer", I'd recommend taking some basic handgun courses that has a wide range of guns you can rent. After learning the basics, try out as much as you can by shooting 50-100 rounds out of them.
Look for grip, comfort and accuracy. Once you find the one you feel that's right...BINGO.
Also...make sure you try out a Glock 17.
If your just looking for something that goes BANG!and is a hoot to shoot buy a D. Eagle in .50!
This is a toughy. I don't know what, other than range use are your intended uses for a handgun. Is this your first one? You'll probably end up with several, so look at the long-term picture.
The advice I was given boils down to this: Start with basics and work your way up (or around). This would mean a Revolver with a 4 inch barrel. I suggest, as I was told, to start with a .357 magnum, light loading it with .38 Specials untill you have a real good understanding of the front sight. As you get better, up-load to the lighter weight .357s.
Buy this time you'll be ready, and have enought range time to pick out a pistol that meets your requirements, whatever you decide they may be.


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Avon woman headed to trial for infant son's death
July 17, 2012
AVON – A mother facing felony charges stemming from the death of her infant son is headed to trial in District Court.
Tanya Amanda Baca, 30, waived her preliminary hearing Tuesday afternoon in Eagle County Court. She now moves to District Court where felony trials are held.
Baca, of Avon, was arrested in early June and jailed on charges of domestic violence, third degree assault and child abuse causing death, said Avon Police Lt. Greg Daly.
About a half hour after midnight on the night of the incident, Avon police responded to the Vail Valley Medical Center to investigate injuries to a 3-month old Avon boy.
The child was airlifted from Vail to Children's Hospital in Aurora where medical personnel continued to try to save him, Daly said.
"After advanced medical attempts to save the child, the child died," Daly said.
Avon Police detectives continue to investigate this incident, in conjunction with the Eagle County coroner's office and the Eagle County Health and Human Services department.
Preliminary hearings are held in Eagle County Court, before Judge Katharine Sullivan. After hearing the evidence and questioning by attorneys, Sullivan decides whether there is enough evidence to send the case to trial in District Court.
Defendants can waive their right to a preliminary hearing and go straight to District Court, as Baca did Tuesday.
Law enforcement officials are under court orders not to release information about the case.
Baca is being held in the Eagle County jail on a $50,000 cash bond, or $500,000 surety bond.
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Patricia Jensen, Ph.D., leads the Developmental Neurobiology Group and holds a secondary appointment in the NIEHS Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory. Her group studies how genetic and environmental perturbations during development alter the fates and functions of specific sets of neurons and how these alterations lead to neurological disorders.
Altered noradrenergic signaling in the prefrontal cortex is implicated in a number of cognitive disorders including autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, depression and Alzheimer's disease. To date, much of the group's understanding about the subpopulation(s) of noradrenergic neurons that project to and modulate prefrontal cortical circuits comes from non-genetic tract tracing and lesioning studies. Little is known about the molecular identity of these subpopulations.
Unraveling the genetic pathways that control final noradrenergic subtype identity is critical to the group's understanding of related developmental and neurodegenerative diseases. To fill this knowledge gap, the Jensen lab uses genetic approaches in the mouse to determine the origins, fates, and functions of the different types of noradrenergic neurons in the mammalian brain. Importantly, this work will provide a means to visualize and genetically manipulate select populations of noradrenergic neurons in vivo and guide the rational generation of mouse models of cognitive disorders.
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- Mammalian brain development
- Neuronal fate specification
- Mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders
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- Genetic fate-mapping of molecularly defined subdomains within the noradrenergic primordium
- Molecular profiling of subsets of mouse noradrenergic neurons
- Genetic ablation of noradrenergic neurons and analysis of prefrontal target areas
Jensen received her Ph.D. in anatomy and neurobiology at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2002, working in the laboratory of Dan Goldowitz, Ph.D. As a doctoral student, she focused on the cellular and molecular interactions underlying cerebellar morphogenesis. During her postdoctoral training in the laboratory of Tom Curran, Ph.D., at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Jensen managed the high-throughput in situ hybridization screen as part of the GENSAT project. In 2005 she joined the laboratory of Susan Dymecki, M.D., Ph.D., at Harvard Medical School as a postdoctoral fellow where she carried out molecular and genetic studies focusing on the embryonic and molecular development of individual serotonergic (5-HT) neuron subtypes. Jensen was recruited to the NIEHS in 2009.


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Each year we award the accolade of being a grand Schmuck to those who performed as idiots during 2009.
The Republican Party in Congress deserves a double Schmuck for its inability to offer a single constructive idea and being frozen in a "no" response to any suggestion for compromise.
Tiger Woods gets his Schmuck for believing a man can maintain 14 mistresses at one time without anyone learning who he sleeps with at night other than his wife.
Sarah Palin gets the Female Schmuck for being Sarah Palin.
Ayatollah Khamenei and President Ahmadinejad get a joint Schmuck for brutality towards their own people. It is one thing to brutalize enemies, but beating and killing those within your country who love Iran is beyond the pale.
New York Daily News editorial of December 30,2009 gets a Schmuck for berating President Obama for not speaking out earlier about the airline bomber. He waited an ENTIRE TWO DAYS before uttering inane rhetoric about getting those responsible.
Rush Limbaugh gets a Schmuck for having an eight guinea pig power brain.
Lou Dobbs gets his Schmuck for expressing constant partisan views while claiming to be an "independent" minded person.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair gets a Schmuck for still lying about the decision for war in Iraq.
President Nicholas Sarkozy gets a Schmuck for bombastic comments designed to stir anger against Muslims even though they are French citizens.
The Democratic Party gets a Schmuck for displaying the backbone of a chocolate eclair while developing a health care plan which will undoubtedly benefit health insurance companies.
George Clooney gets an honorary Schmuck for appearing in a film about goats.
Barack Obama gets a Schmuck for vacationing in Hawaii when he should have been at the airport in the Netherlands checking for bombers.
President Karzai of Afghanistan gets a double Schmuck for endangering the lives of Afghans and American soldiers while protecting drug lords and corrupt officials.
Robert Mugabe gets the exalted Schmuck of the year award for his incompetent brutal leadership of Zimbabwe. Who else could get an inflation rate of 2,000,000%?
Thabo Mbeki, former president of South Africa for urging people to wash themselves rather than taking drugs to combat HIV.
The entire Chinese Communist government desires a triple Schmuck for refusing to allow people freedom.


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My dog was on Fromm LBP for like three years because he wasn't interested in other food. We sometimes had problems with him eating the LBP as well. We did get another dog, so a bit of competition did get him to realize that he needed to eat his food or otherwise he would be SOL. He is also a bit hypoglycemic, and will vomit bile if he doesn't eat on a regular basis. To the point where its kind of cruel to play the "take the food away after 5 minutes game" because he just doesn't really care about eating sometimes. Like...he'd vomit bile, even when there is food in his bowl that he could've gotten to all day.
Recently, we went to the fromm grain free formula due to higher protein content for higher activity level. We just started their new Lamb and Lentil formula...and he's eating like he's never eaten before. He'll actually wait for you by the food container when you go by it and start scooping food into the bowl and dives right in when you put it down. It's like $52 a 26lbs bag by me and with two full grown dogs getting about 3 cups each a day it last a little more than 2 weeks.
|No but I had the same problem with Blue Buffalo LBP. He was doing great and then he just stopped eating it. So I'm currently switching to Fromm LBP. Picky dogs!
Dogs stopped showing interest in their food...
So up until a couple months ago we had fed Fromm Gold (LBP and LBA) we switched to 4Health LBA (wanted to try to save a few $$).
At first the dogs ate it fine.....now the last couple weeks they have no interest in eating at all. Before you could barely get their dishes down and they would chow their food down. Now, their food is still in the dishes hours after they have been fed. Also we have noticed both dogs seem to be vomitting "bile" every few days. Both have been given clean bills of health at our Vet.
Just wondering if anyone else has had problems recently with 4Health Foods?
We are switching back to Fromm today.....btw.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. --- North Carolina joined the list of favorites relieved to overcome underdogs on Friday at the 2013 ACC Women's Basketball Championship to advance to the semifinals.
The Tar Heels clinched their spot in the semifinals with a 62-57 victory against undersized and 11th-seeded Boston College in Friday's final quarterfinal game. Point guard Tierra Ruffin-Pratt drove her way to 19 points - 11 of them on free throws - and handed out six assists as North Carolina prevailed.
The Heels (27-5) advanced to Saturday's semifinals against No. 2 Maryland, which needed overtime to dispatch 10th-seeded Wake Forest. The other semifinalists, Florida State and Duke, also had serious challenges from their opponents.
"It's competitive - regardless of how you're ranked," North Carolina forward Krista Gross said. "And it's tournament time. Hey, everything that happened in the regular season is irrelevant how. You show up to play your hardest every game because you never know when it's going to be your last. Rankings? Whatever. No one wants to go home."
The Eagles' four-guard lineup remained competitive while shooting 8-of-34 inside the 3-point line. They did it by going 10-of-25 from downtown and by forcing 21 Tar Heel turnovers, but they fell short against a team that had enough versatility to thwart their final chance to tie the game with the use of a 6-foot-6 center beyond the top of the key.
That opportunity came with a little more than a minute left and North Carolina up three. The Heels gummed up the possession with a defensive set as unique as the Eagles' appearance. Coach Sylvia Hatchell, recognizing BC's extreme reliance on the long ball, put versatile post player Waltiea Rolle out on Kerri Shields, the 3-point specialist who ultimately had no choice but to launch a 27-footer that hit the front of the rim.
"Waltiea can play perimeter defense, and she doesn't have to get too close to you because she has such long arms," Hatchell said.
Ruffin-Pratt, a deft ball-handler who has no problem initiating contact and the strength to finish when fouled, then picked the right moment for the evening's biggest basket. Her runner in traffic with 39 seconds to play made it a five-point game and put the Eagles in dire straits.
"How many times did Tierra Ruffin-Pratt just drive by us, lower her shoulder and get the call because she's a great player?" Eagles coach Erik Johnson said.
It's hard enough to make 3-pointers against the Tar Heels under conventional circumstances and even more arduous when the long ball is your only option. The Eagles were unable to keep the magic going, and the Heels moved on to the semifinals for the 10th time in the past 12 years.
"We stay together," Gross said. "We have good chemistry going, and we trust each other. I trust Ruffin-Pratt to make that shot or get that foul. That's what keeps us going in close games."
GREENSBORO, N.C. --- North Carolina joined the list of favorites relieved to overcome underdogs on Friday at the 2013 ACC Women's Basketball Championship to advance to the semifinals.


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i started on the right gauntlet this weekend:
it's all styrene right now - but i will cast it in fiberglass with an opening hinge. The leather ring on the top of the gaunt will be made separately.
but i need a better pic of this area:
I couldn't get that detail at MOM - as it was facing away from the glass. Anyone have a better pic¿


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Hello, all! My name is Ryan.
I've been a member here for awhile, but I haven't posted much, and I don't even check the site much, since everything is soooo tempting. I've been out of this game for so long, but I want to get started again.
In the past, I've modified several of the older Don Post PU helmets (including my prized first run white interior DP). I had most of the set of armor from Richie's Armor (yes, it's been years - is he still around?), I had a seamstress make an armor vest and piece together two Dickies grey jumpsuits to make the undersuit, guantlets by BYOBF and I still have a Wookie Cantina ROTJ armor belt. Plus some great gloves, though I forget where I got them. I know that all of those items pale in comparison to the work being done around here.
I'm interested in getting started again, but I need help. Of course, I want to start with the helmet, but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to go about it. It seems to me that the FP helmet is the best available. Is this true? Seriously, the acronyms are a little confusing, and I was hoping for a 'How to Get Started' thread, but I haven't been able to find one. Any/all help is appreciated.
I am a major Boba Fett fan for the last 25 years or so, and I don't need to be treated with kid gloves, as I'm pretty well-informed about the various incarnations of the suit.
As incentive for help, I'd like to show some of my 1/6 scale Boba Fett photography (I've noticed that RaAlvarez has been using one of my older photos for his avatar lol!):


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I think the issue is with the ram.. Since my computer would freeze/lock up.
However, I consulted with other tech forum sites and they said that it is strange since if it is a ram issue I would get BSOD screens.
I didn't get any BSOD screens when my computer locked up so I don't know what to think right now.


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maineducker wrote:3 of my spots are holding good numbers right now. Won't know which one we hit on the opener until probably Sunday. They can be tough to pattern right now. There one day, gone the next. Fortunately the get more predictable as Sept. wears on. All in all, it's looking promising so far!
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Wayne State University Law School, Federal Bar Association Student Chapter to Host Motion Day with Judge Avern Cohn
DETROIT (Jan. 9, 2008) – Wayne State University Law School and the Federal Bar Association Student Chapter are proud to host Motion Day with Judge Avern Cohn from 10 a.m. - noon on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008, in the Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.
Motion Day provides an opportunity for attorneys with cases pending before Federal District Judge Cohn to argue a variety of pretrial motions.
Judge Cohn, a longtime generous supporter of the law school, was born in Detroit. He practiced law in the city from 1949 until his appointment to the bench. He has served the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan since his appointment by President Jimmy Carter in 1979.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, or if you'd like to RSVP for a group of 25 or larger, please contact Karen Tarnas at (313) 577-3256 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Wayne State University Law School has served Michigan and beyond since its inception as Detroit City Law School in 1927. Located in Detroit's re-energized historic cultural center, the Law School remains committed to student success and features modern lecture and court facilities, multi-media classrooms, a 250-seat auditorium, and the Arthur Neef Law Library, which houses one of the nation's 30 largest legal collections. Taught by an internationally recognized faculty, Wayne State Law School students experience a high-quality legal education via a growing array of hands-on curricular offerings, five live-client clinics, and access to well over 100 internships with local and non-profit entities each year. Its 11,000 living alumni, who work in every state of the nation and more than a dozen foreign countries, include leading members of the local, national and international legal communities. For more information, visit www.law.wayne.edu.


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I've been messing around with the scape of my tank and I still cant get the tank to look "good"
The plant I'm currently working with are:
A large amazon sword, some green and bronze wendtii crypts, 2 different kind of anubias and some rotala indica. I also have some ludwigia palustris that I wanted to put in and some water wisteria that I can tank from another tank.
I bought a couple of pieces of driftwood to replace the fake ones that I have but I think they may be too small to look right, and I found a few good sized rocks outside that I want to use.
Im running 36 watts of t5 light
PFS substrate with root tabs
And I dose excel every other day (switching to DIY CO2 over the weekend)
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Look at the lower picture, the full tank shot.
Mentally make tic-tac-toe lines across the tank to divide the tank not into 3 (real tic-tac-toe) but into 5 sections.
Your major elements should be in the sections that represent 2/5 and 3/5 of the tank. Not centered, not too far to the outside. Right now the stumps are too far to the outside, and too symmetrical, too balanced. The plant that is almost in the center is not too bad, but it is just enough off center to be irritating, not interesting. I mentally keep trying to center it. Move it more off center.
The other plants are too symmetrical. Same species mirror imaged left and right. Do not do this. Instead, put the same species near each other, a small group of one type over here and a small group of the other type over there.
The height of those stumps is very good, but too symmetrical. I would look for one that is tall (like you have) and one that is more horizontal, perhaps longer than it is tall, or perhaps just lay one of those over.
Fish species: Too many different species that all like the same area of the tank.
Select one mid tank school, perhaps 2 schools in this large a tank, but make them different shaped fish, like the Bleeding Hearts or Phantoms (lower mid-tank, disc shaped fish) and Gold Barbs (torpedo shaped fish). Actually the gold barb would not be my choice for a schooling torpedo shaped fish. In this large a tank perhaps Red Line Barbs would work well.
Then select a larger specimen (Gourami is fine, or some Rainbows)
Then some lower fish (a school of Cories, or half a dozen small Loaches like Zebras...)
As it is, I think I am seeing at least 4 species, none of them in a group large enough to show true schooling behavior. A 'Noah's Arc' tank. ("I'll take 2 of these, and 2 of those...")
2 Angels
7 serpae tetras(Getting rehomed as soon as I can catch them all)
8 Gold barbs
12 Rummy nose tetras
8 Julii corys
1 molly
1 platy (Getting moved to a different tank)
1 Pearl Gourami
Im probably going to end up ordering a decent sized piece of driftwood to replace the fake ones and move the large sword to one end of the tank, but im still trying to picture things in my head.
That is a better group of fish than show in the photos.
OK, here is a way to make some ideas.
Print out the largest picture you can of the materials you have, but make sure they are all to the same scale. Cut out all the driftwood, rocks and plants.
Then cut out or draw an outline of the tank. Draw the lines (lightly) that divide the tank into 5 sections.
Place the largest items in the sections next to the middle, and group the middle sized things around the main items. Make sure the main items and the secondary things are different enough to be distinct, like one log lying down and the other stump standing up.
Try to arrange the things this way:
You know how you set kids on a teeter-totter? The heaviest child is a bit closer to the middle, and the lighter children might be grouped on the other side, a bit farther away from the middle.
Think about your hardscape elements like that.
The largest, chunkiest, fattest or tallest log or rock will be the heaviest.
Smaller, long-thin, or more branch-like pieces will give the impression of light weight.
Here is what often works for me:
Divide the materials into
and into fat and narrow
Then alternate in placing them:
Put the largest/fattest to the right,
Then 2 of the medium that look different on the left, but pretty close to each other. Perhaps one standing up the other lying down,
Then back to the right with medium sized stuff, one or two,
Last scatter the small stuff more or less as part of the groups, but it is OK if the small stuff starts to unite the groups.
Then place the plants. Larger leafed plants like swords need room. They cannot be crowded into the back corners. They are more mid-tank plants so they can spread out. Do not center them, though.
I like plants that are closely related to the rocks or driftwood. Stems and blades like Val or Sag look especially nice growing up through the hardscape materials.
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This is what Ive done so far, suggestions?
add a bit more plants. Perhaps water sprite in the center. a carpet of riccia or hairgrass will look good in the foreground. Some midground plants such as nuphar japonica or echinodorus osiris and some lotus in the background behind the anubias(behind the angels)
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10) Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards)
Sidekick of: Jerry Seinfeld
Well, he may not have been the sane sidekick (that'd be George Costanza,) but Cosmo Kramer isn't infamous for no reason. He aptly represented the sheer craziness of some New Yorkers, and proved to be a decent and zaney friend to Seinfeld. Cosmo's a caricature, and a good one.
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Sidekick of: Mary Richards
Rhoda and Mary Richards were totally television's first pair of BFFs. There have been few like them, and even fewer as charming as Rhoda. She was walking sass in a headscarf, a girl from the Bronx who was beloved enough by audiences to score her own show.
8) Barney Stinson (Neil Patrick Harris)
Sidekick of: Ted Mosby
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Sidekick of: Sheriff Andy Taylor
Knotts didn't become a television legend just because. It all comes from somewhere. In the case of Fife, it came from clumsy neuroses that always landed him somewhere halfway between a full-blown panic attack and using only that one bullet he kept in his pocket on the last ounce of his sanity.


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An Introduction to the State Board of Equalization
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) welcomes you and your new business. Our state has a rich history of entrepreneurs and prosperous ventures and we wish you equal success. This is a brief outline of some of the legal requirements that apply to everyone who makes sales in California. Please note, however, the state's business rules and tax laws are very complex and this is not a comprehensive guide. Our employees are prepared to answer any additional tax-related questions you may have. Many speak languages other than English and with advance notice, we will make every effort to ensure that someone who speaks your language is available to help you.
California Seller's Permit
A California seller's permit allows you to sell items at the wholesale or retail level and to issue resale certificates to suppliers (see "Seller's Permit vs. Resale Certificate"). You receive a seller's permit when you register with the BOE. Generally, you must be registered in order to legally conduct business where you sell or lease merchandise, vehicles, or other tangible personal property in California, even temporarily. (Temporary permits are issued to sellers whose sales activity will last no longer than 90 days, such as Christmas tree vendors or craft fair merchants.) Please note that a California seller's permit does not grant you any other rights, privileges, or status under local, state, or federal law.
Seller's Permit vs. Resale Certificate
Although many people use the terms seller's permit and resale certificate interchangeably, they refer to different things. A seller's permit is issued by our agency and allows you to make sales in California. Once you have a seller's permit, you may issue resale certificates to your suppliers to buy items you will sell in your business operations. Issuing a resale certificate allows you to buy these items without paying tax to the seller. A seller's permit is not a buying permit. You will still have to pay tax on all the items you use rather than sell in your business (such as office supplies).
Applying for a Seller's Permit
You can apply for a seller's permit online using electronic registration (eReg) or you may apply at a nearby BOE office.
In order to properly complete your application you will need to provide information about your business, including bank account details and estimated sales. If you purchased your business, you will need to provide the previous owner's name and seller's permit number. To make sure you won't have to pay any sales or use tax owed by the previous owner, you should request a tax clearance from us before you buy the business. There is no charge for a seller's permit. However, depending on your type of business and projected taxable sales, we may ask you for a security deposit.
Obligations of Seller's Permit Holders
When you have a seller's permit, you must:
- Take the time to learn how to properly apply the sales and use tax law in your business operations.
- Keep adequate records that document your sales and purchases (see "Keeping Records").
- File periodic sales and use tax returns with the BOE. The BOE will determine your payment cycle and instruct you to file on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis.
- Pay any sales or use tax due on your sales and purchases. (Note: At the time you make a sale, you may collect from your customer an amount equal to the tax you will owe. This is usually referred to as sales tax on your receipt or invoice.)
Keeping Records
You must keep records that are necessary to determine the correct tax liability under the Sales and Use Tax Law, such as:
- Books of account that summarize your income and expenses (for example, your general ledger and journals). This information may be stored on computers.
- Documents of original entry (for example, bills, receipts, invoices, job orders, contracts, or other documents) that support the entries in your books of account.
- Documents and worksheets used to prepare your tax returns.
- Any resale certificates you accepted from your customers.
Your records must show:
- Gross receipts from all business income, including sales and leases of merchandise--including income you may consider to be exempt from tax.
- All deductions claimed on your tax returns.
- The total purchase price of all items purchased for sale or lease, or for your own use.
Generally, you must keep sales and use tax records for at least four years.
Additional Requirements For Your Business
In addition to registering for a seller's permit, you may need to register for other tax and fee programs we administer (for example, the California Tire Fee, Electronic Waste Recycling Fee or Cigarette and Tobacco License Program). Additional BOE-administered tax or fee programs you are required to register for will be identified when you register online using eReg. You may also need to obtain other licenses, permits, or documents to operate your business. Chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and business organizations are good sources of information. Often the business licensing department of a city or county can assist you, or you can call us for help.
Taxpayers' Rights Advocate
As a California taxpayer, you have many rights, such as the right to confidentiality, the right to be treated fairly, and the right to appeal actions we have taken. If you are unable to resolve a disagreement with any BOE employee or if you would like to know more about your rights under any of the tax or fee programs administered by the BOE, you may call the Taxpayers' Rights Advocate's Office toll free at 888-324-2798.
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If you go to Sears Roebuck's Automotive section they sell roof racks and they sell separately the mounting hardware. You can probably adapt the mounting hardware to work with your home made rack.
I made a roof rack for my car to transport lumber from the lumber yard to my home. I simply use ratcheting tie down straps (two) to hold the rack to the car. I thread the straps through the open doors and then close the doors on the tightened straps. It holds fine, but looks awful. (It's only 3 miles from Lowe's to my house so I don't worry too much about it.)
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I was recently invited to join the celebrations for the opening of Portugal Telecom's (PT) new tier 3 data center in Covilha, Portugal. On this occasion, CEO Zeinal Bava reported the completion of major milestones in a five-year transformation program, including: 1) the transition to a next-generation network (NGN); 2) the transformation of business models to become more responsive to changing consumer needs; and 3) a transformation of the customer experience to become a customer-centric organization. Mr. Bava also announced the launch of a public cloud that's freely available to Portuguese citizens and elaborated on PT's hunger for cloud business in a competitive marketplace. As a symbolic act, 38 companies — including Accenture, the Football Association of Lisbon, Banco BIC, and Wipro Portugal — signed a cloud deal with PT on-stage. PT staged this event, located at its new state-of-the-art facility, to demonstrate its capabilities for innovation in terms of resilience, architectural design, energy efficiency, and capacity. Here is what it means for PT:


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I have recently finished my CELTA and hopefully will be looking for TEFL jobs in Japan as soon as I have sorted my house to rent out. Instead of taking the ALT route, I would like to go straight into teaching myself with the possibility of being in Japan for several years (fingers crossed).
Is there an ideal time to start looking for a teaching job in Japan? If there is a standard one year contract, then I would like to pick a start date that expires at a time where there is a reasonable amount of jobs available again to apply for. Not sure if there are 'droughts' of teaching job opportunities for certain periods in the Japanese calender.
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Tires are one of the greatest operating costs of any fleet, right behind personnel and fuel.
And tires have a huge effect on fuel consumption. About one-third of the energy produced by an engine goes to overcoming rolling resistance, most of which comes from tires. To provide traction and comfort, tires must flex or distort their shape. The forces that create this distortion come from burning fuel.
A significant portion of flexing takes place at the sidewalls. Engineers try to reduce this through better designs, more flexible materials, and other improvements. If distortion can be reduced, less power will be needed and fuel economy will improve.
But tires must have some degree of flex. Sidewalls must yield to maintain the tread's contact patch with the ground. Otherwise, the tread will lift, breaking traction. The tread also distorts to roll over uneven surfaces and to transfer cornering, acceleration, and braking forces from the vehicle.
Tires are designed to provide an optimal balance of traction, ride quality, durability, and fuel economy, all at a recommended inflation pressure. If pressure is too high for conditions, fuel economy will improve, but ride, comfort, and longevity decrease. When pressure is below the desired point, excessive flexing wastes fuel and reduces stability.
Too much flexing causes enough internal friction to raise internal temperatures to the point that bonds between components will be lost. If tires are run 20% low for a long enough period, resulting heat will prematurely destroy tire casings. Even if underinflated tires look good, nondestructive testing will show damage that can make them unsuitable for retreading.
Don't test tires by thumping them. Gauge them at least once a week; daily, if you can. Thumping tells you there is air in the tire, but it cannot differentiate between 65 and 105 psi.
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Since flexing consumes energy (fuel) and sidewalls consume the most, it would make sense to cut the number of sidewalls in half. In 2000, Michelin introduced the X-One, a double-wide tire designed to replace a traditional set of low-profile duals. (One 445/50 R 22.5 will replace two 275/80 R 22.5.) Eliminating the second wheel and tire can reduce up to 700 pounds per tandem. The resulting tread contact patch is more square than oval, resulting in better traction but making the tire more susceptible to wear.
Today, a number of tire-makers have wide-base tires. Initially, they were solely for long-haul, over-the-road use, but now there are a number of wide tires suitable for regional and vocational use. These should not be confused with high flotation Super Singles, usually 385/65 R 22.5.
Today's tires are technological marvels that can help or hinder your trucks' performance. They have evolved into highly engineered products, with 25 or more separate component materials and compounds working together in harmony. Tread designs, rubber compounds, adhesives, radial cords, and tread belts are all optimized toward the tire's intended function.
For example, if you opt for wide- base singles, you can get 14-inch wheels with a 2-inch outset. They will improve stability due to the 4-inch wider track, but the offset puts added stress on wheel ends and bearings, accelerating wear. Some axle manufacturers call for reducing axle loadings, or limiting axle loads to 20,000 pounds. That can eliminate any safety margin.
Axle-makers have products made for use with wide single tires. Some are wider so no offset is needed, some have solid instead of hollow spindles, and most have larger bearings. There are weight and cost trade-offs with these axles, partially offsetting the weight and cost advantages gained with wider tires.
A close relationship with the technical people at your tire dealer can be invaluable when making decisions. They can advise about specifying truck components beyond just tires. However, if you ever find a tire dealer pushing product because he needs to make a sale to lower his inventory, meet product quotas, or for some reason other than your best interests, find a new dealer immediately. And consider registering a complaint with the dealer's tire manufacturer.
Tire-makers do their best to support strong dealer-customer relationships based on sound business decisions and, above all, trust. That relationship can do more to keep you on budget with maximum uptime than any low bid price. And, you'll save fuel, too.
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Heritage 1/2012:3080, $74,750 - Heritage 8/2014:3258, $88,125 - Legend Rare Coin Auctions 9/2015:49, $91,062.50
Stack's/Bowers 6/2013:1125, $73,496
Ron Guth: Among all the Shield Nickels, the 1880 has the lowest mintage of any circulation strike date in the series. The problem with this situation is that the low mintage consists primarily of Prooflike examples. Thus, a poorly made proof example, of which there are many, is often presented as a circulation strike, which is worth considerably more than a Proof. To counter this, we recommend dealing only in certified examples, because these have been checked out and vetted by the experts at PCGS.
The extremely low population of certified Mint State examples consists of less than two dozen that have been certified by PCGS. Of those, only a single MS66 exists, with none finer.
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I've been having a serious problem with a Sony mobile phone advert in the UK.
I keep on thinking I'm seeing Mando armour in the advert, but that's impossible because it would have to get Lucas approval etc and if it did then it would show a lot more than a split second.
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'''I think you can always accomplish more no matter where you are. But I think there's another question and that's: 'Is there another step he's ready to make?''' Regier said. ''And certainly I think he's ready to play at the American Hockey League level and maybe even at the National Hockey League level.'''
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They range in size from the single-celled organism we know as yeast to the largest known living organism on Earth — a 3.5-mile-wide mushroom.
Dubbed "the humongous fungus," this honey mushroom (Armillaria ostoyae) covers some 2,200 acres in Oregon's Malheur National Forest.
The only above-ground signs of the humongous fungus are patches of dead trees and the mushrooms that form at the base of infected trees. (See image on left.)
It started out 2,400 years ago as a single spore invisible to the naked eye, then grew to gargantuan proportions by intertwining threads of cells called hyphae.
Under a microscope, hyphae look like a tangled mass of threads or tiny plant roots. This tangled mass is called the fungal mycelium, and is the part of the famous honey mushroom that spreads for miles underground.
If mushrooms and other fungi can get so huge, why mention them on a site about microorganisms?
Visible fungi such as mushrooms are multicellular entities, but their cells are closely connected in a way unlike that of other multicellular organisms.
Plant and animal cells are entirely separated from one another by cell walls (in plants) and cell membranes (in
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The zoospores have no cell wall, are uniflagellated, and may swim for 24 hours on endogenous energy reserves. On contact with a suitable surface (e.g., a nematode cuticle), the zoospore encysts by withdrawing its flagellum and surrounding itself with a thick cell wall and then adhering to the surface. The fungi Arthrobotrys oligospora can capture a nematode when it merely touches the outside of its trap.
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Fungi are eukaryotic organisms. This means that their DNA-containing chromosomes are enclosed within a nucleus inside their cells. (The chromosomes of bacteria and archaea are not walled off inside nuclei, making them prokaryotic organisms.)
Many decades ago, scientists thought that fungi were primitive kinds of plants. New studies looking at the DNA of fungi have confirmed that these organisms are not plants.
Fungi are basically static. But they can spread either by forming reproductive spores that are carried on wind and rain (see the page Microbial Reproduction for more details) or by growing and extending their hyphae. Remember that hyphae are chains of fungal cells.
Fungi absorb nutrients from living or dead organic matter (plant or animal stuff) that they grow on. They absorb simple, easily dissolved nutrients, such as sugars, through their cell walls. They give off special digestive enzymes to break down complex nutrients into simpler forms that they can absorb.
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If you've ever baked bread, you're probably familiar with the only fungi that's truly a single-celled organism: yeast.
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Taliban thugs decide who is religious and who is not because they act under direction of some Godlike force. Recent videos of a seventeen year old girl being flogged by three men, including one of her brothers, has aroused fury in the world. Pakistan Supreme Court Justice Iftikhar Mohmmad Chaudhry, is investigating the incident and has demanded local officials appear in court to explain this violence against an innocent girl. Reports from the village indicate the girl and an electrician were together and insisted there was nothing illicit concerning their relationship. They even offered to undergo a medical exam to prove their innocence but in the minds of the Taliban, you are guilty if they say you are guilty.
It now appears the boy was whipped in secret– women get public and males get private beatings, — it is God's will. Both were forced to marry after the beatings. The issue is what is going on in Pakistan which ostensibly is a democratic nation but which has turned power over to the dictatorial Taliban in many areas of the nation.


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Been reading this from the start, and it's been a nice way to pass 5-10 minutes every now and then. However, until now I haven't really thought much of it or it's potential. However, since this later chapter, I find myself thinking, "Perhaps this will be the next BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad." Although I now have a bit hope, I'm afraid it's just to immature to pull anything decent off. But then again, I could be wrong. Maybe the mangaka will take it to somewhere decent from this point.
I pray he's a fan of BECK
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We continue with our occassional series of features we call Women and Girls Lead in which we profile females from all walks of life who inspire us with stories of resilience, hope and empowerment.
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which one would you prefer if someone just gave you the gun.
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I chose .40 but it really doesnt matter since if you buy another barrel for either they can shoot both.
Both are high pressure rounds and I just don't care to reload the necked down .357sig.
.40 S&W is cheaper, its not a bad weapon either, I have 4. The .357 SIG is good, but I have never wanted one.
i went with .357 sig. i love the .40 round but the sig has a nicer pop to it.
I've got 9mm's, 40cal's, and a 45acp. If I get one gun free, I'd like to try the .357 sig actually. If things didn't work out, I'd trade it on a G23!
Sweet. I was looking to get a new gun. I'm in California and a new gun owner and let me say that the laws out here are absolute silly...down right!
Its the same old guns offered at the few stores out here. I have a 9mm CZ and Im beginning to love it. Was thinking about trying out the 40 or 357 SIG at the range and see I think. from whom i have talked to, people just skip the 40 completely and go right to the 45. I like the SIG 226/229, the Beretta Storm, and the Springfield XD.....tough :smt102
...I am especially fond of the way the .357sig shoots and how it feels in my hand.
I enjoy shooting 40 and overall it has a good reputation as a defensive round.
Well, as I´m a standard European I would prefer 9mm.
Nothing against larger calibers though.
I have a G32C, and I love it! If I'm not carrying my Kimber, I'm carrying the G32C. There are some days you just can't seem to keep the pointy parts of a 1911 from printing, so the Glock goes instead!
I've been getting and shooting 40's a little more these days. I've not owned a 357 sig pistol but have shot a couple. I'd go with the 40 just because I know the round better
I'd take either, then trade it for a 9mm. :mrgreen:
I voted .40S&W but that being said, I would choose a 9mm over both of the choices.
I tried a Sig Sauer P229 chambered in .357SIG once and did not care for it very much. I fail to see the need for that particular round. On the other hand, the United States Secret Service seems to be happy with that pistol and caliber so it must have some merit.
The .40S&W is a fine round but it is too snappy for me these days due to health reasons.
This is a tough question. the .40 is a heavier bullet , but the .357 Sig has a higher velocity. You could argue that with the right bullet the higher velocity could equal the heavier projectile's knockdown, but I believe the .40 would be easier and cheaper to shoot. But if it were to be given to me , I would just close my eyes and grab one and be happy with either. that is unless it was a Glock, then I would refuse both, or take it and sell it to someone who likes them and then buy a real gun.:smt033
Since I own 10 variants of .40 S&W handguns, I'd probably choose the .40 as I have stockpiled around 6,000 rounds of ammo and would shoot it more. On the other hand, I bought a 92FS for the economy of shooting a 9x19mm parabellum. Defense wise a .40 S&W, 9x19mm, or a .45ACP are all acceptable with proper shot placement. I've never been attracted to the .357 Sig but am guessing that I could get the necessary parts to convert my H&K, Sig, or FNP sometime in the future if it ever appealed to me. With today's JHP ammo either caliber is an excellent choice. It depends on whether or not you are cost driven as well.
The 40 cause I love my Sigma!:smt1099
I'd take anything for free. :mrgreen:
But between the two, probably the .357, because I already have a .40.
40, because of ammo costs.