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Northern Michigan University places a "hold" on a student's registration, transcript request, diploma or certificate when the student has not met conditions or obligations due the university. The following are general reasons for a hold:
A hold may be placed by the Financial Services Office because of any financial obligation to the university.
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An electronic hold may be placed on a student's record to ensure that a student has seen his or her adviser.
A hold may be placed by the Dean of Students Office on students who have been suspended or expelled for disciplinary reasons.
A hold may be placed at the request of the dean of students on the enrollment of a student who has been withdrawn from the university or who is being denied enrollment because of psychological or medical problems. Holds applied in these situations are made on the basis of recommendations from the director of the University Health Center, another medical doctor, and/or a member of the University Health Center counseling staff. A medical hold may also be placed on students who have not submitted proof of measles (rubeola) vaccinations.
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I was giving a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 that was left in the barn with the windows down, some feral cats got on the inside and destroyed the interior, by urinating and pooping and having kittens all over the seats and floors. I removed all the interior pieces and pulled the car outside to let mother nature attempt to remove the smell, but in the event this doesn't work does anybody have any ideas as to what to use that will kill the smell? Thanks!!
go to petco dot com.. or other pet suppliers..do a search for urine smell.there are 6 or 7 products to spray or wash it down with.. in the short run.. you can also use febreze.. there is a new unscented version.. that covers scents and does not have any perfumes... if you have to wash the inside of the body.. to eliminate the smell..be sure to use at least a leaf blower or a shop vacuum on blow.. to clear out the water from nooks and crannies.. is that a retractable????? if so.. please use care to NOT get any water or liquids into the multiple relays for the top controls.. you won't be happy when you find out how expensive they are.. i spent a while assisting a friend with his 63 tbird retractable.. so i am familiar with the systems if you need answers.. febreze is going to be the short term fix..
Thank you for the help! And its not a convertible, but a hard top.

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Phoenix Fans Invited to Monday's Selection Show Festivities
GREEN BAY, Wis. (GreenBayPhoenix.com) - After claiming its 14th consecutive regular season Horizon League championship and consistently being ranked as one of the nation's top 25 teams, the No. 10/10 Green Bay women's basketball team will welcome Phoenix fans to the Kress Events Center on Monday evening for an NCAA Tournament Send Off Celebration and Selection Show Party. The event, which begins at 5:30 p.m., is free of charge and will include a viewing of the NCAA Selection Show on ESPN from 6-7 p.m.
The first 250 fans in attendance will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win one of two Frontier Airlines vouchers worth up to $250 that could be used to travel and watch the Phoenix play in the NCAA Tournament.
The first half hour of the event will include player and coach introductions, a highlight video and interviews with select Phoenix players and head coach Matt Bollant. The Phoenix will then learn its fate for the NCAA Tournament during the selection show on ESPN from 6-7 p.m., including its first round location and opponent.
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In the Official Arsenal Magazine, Arsenal's first-team stars tell us about their daily routine. Read on to find out more about a day in the life of Kieran Gibbs!
What time do you usually get up in the morning?
Depending on what time we're scheduled in for training, between 8.30 and nine o'clock.
What's your first drink of the day?
Squash or apple juice.
What do you usually eat for breakfast?
Toast and porridge.
Do you read the newspaper?
Not really, no.
Before heading to training, is there anything else that you generally do?
Just get myself ready.
How long does it take you to drive to the training ground?
Only about ten minutes, even in traffic.
And what car do you drive there?
Range Rover.
Do you listen to music in the car?
Yes. Anything that's on my iPod.
Do you always travel on your own?
Yes, on my own.
Are you usually one of the first to training – or one of the last?
In between really.
What do you keep in your locker?
My washbag and a pair of boots. That's all!
On the training pitches, do you have any special warm up routines?
No, I don't do anything unusual before we start. I do whatever the coaches do.
What aspect of training do you enjoy the most?
The matches. It's more fun when we play against each other and gets us sharp for the next game.
Which team-mate do you think is the best trainer?
Thomas Vermaelen, definitely.
After training what do you take into the shower?
Shampoo and a towel.
Who do you tend to sit with at lunch?
Most of the time it's Ox, Theo and Carl.
Do you always go straight home after training – if not where might you go?
Usually I go home, but sometimes I'll go to see a friend or go to one of the boy's houses.
What do you tend to do when you get home?
Relax and watch some telly. Training is hard work!
What's the last thing you do before going to bed?
Brush my teeth!.
What time do you go to bed?
Just before midnight. I don't read or listen to music – I go straight to sleep.


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I have 2 questions, Which 3 classes are best at surviving and leveling and money making? ( don't give a damn about pvp)
Which server has the most Onrpg people?
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In the 1960s a new breed of pioneers began arriving in Oregon's Willamette Valley determined to grow Vitis vinifera, the fine wine grapes of Europe. They were told it couldn't be done and were amply warned that western Oregon was too cold and wet for vinifera to flourish. But they came anyway with a dream of producing premium wines - in particular, Pino Noir - made from the delicate red grape of Burgundy, France. The pioneers' risky experiment created a new industry in Oregon and changed the world of wine forever.
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Hudson coasting toward end of spring
Hudson coasting toward end of spring
Thus, even though it's still the portion of March when results don't matter, right-hander Tim Hudson could still feel good about the strong, six-inning performance he provided in a 3-2 win over Detroit in front of a record crowd of 11,606 at Disney's Champion Stadium on Thursday night.
Even with former Braves Edgar Renteria and Gary Sheffield absent, the Tigers lineup still had most of its firepower. But the formidable trio of Pudge Rodriguez, Magglio Ordonez and Miguel Cabrera didn't prove too daunting for Hudson, who allowed just one unearned run and five hits over six innings.
"Huddy was outstanding," manager Bobby Cox said. "He had the sinker going and everything. That's maybe the best-hitting lineup in all of baseball."
Though Hudson's sinker and changeup were both good, his coordination was a little off during the first inning, when he bobbled a feed from Mark Teixeira while attempting to beat speedy leadoff hitter Curtis Granderson to the first-base bag.
Granderson would account for the lone unearned run when he scored one batter later on the first of two doubles Placido Polanco would hit off Hudson.
"I had a rabbit running to first," Hudson said while explaining his error. "I was trying to be a rabbit myself and get over there. I was trying to get over there, and all I could see was the whole outfield bouncing up and down. I just missed it. I'm surprised it didn't hit me in the face.
"It was a good feed. My Carl Lewis didn't kick in quite like I wanted it to."
Even if Hudson never finds that world-class speed, it looks as though he is capable of being the ace the Braves want him to be this year. During his 15 Grapefruit League innings, he has surrendered just two earned runs.
As he evaluates what he's done, Hudson is happy that he's been able to escape many jams, such as the one he faced in the fifth inning after surrendering consecutive one-out singles to Justin Verlander and Granderson.
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"They're going to be tough to deal with from top to bottom," Hudson said. "It was nice to be able to go out there, get some outs and get some swings early in the count with my changeup. That was good to see.
"All in all, this spring has been a pretty productive one for me," he added. "It wasn't exactly smooth sailing. But it was one when I was able to make some pitches when I needed to."
Hudson, who is on schedule to be the Braves' Opening Day starter, will make his final exhibition-season appearance against the Mets on Tuesday at Port St. Lucie, Fla. Though he'd rather not face a division rival so close to the season, he feels comfortable doing so with the reality that he'll only be scheduled to pitch two or three innings.
"Obviously, I'd rather not face teams that I'm going to face a lot during the year," he said. "But at the same time, it's just one time through the lineup. They're going to see me plenty throughout the year. I don't know that an at-bat or two during Spring Training is going to matter much."
Mark Bowman is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Football historian LEIGH EDWARDS profiles every Arsenal player from 60 post-war League seasons.
Young forward Tommy Baldwin scored Arsenal's first-ever goal in the League Cup against Gillingham in September 1966. Signing professional for the Gunners in December 1962, he made his league debut in the 3-0 win over Birmingham City in April 1965 and netted seven times in 17 First Division games before joining Chelsea as part of the George Graham deal in September 1966. Gaining England U-23 honours, 'Sponge' helped them win the FA Cup in 1970, the ECWC in 1971 and was a League Cup finalist in 1972. Loaned to Manchester United, he finished with Brentford and is now a keen golfer living in Fulham.
England international midfielder Alan Ball gained 19 caps whilst at Arsenal. Initially with Blackpool, he featured in England's World Cup Final triumph shortly before joining Everton for £110,000 in August 1966 and starred in their 1969/70 League Championship success. He moved to Arsenal for £220,000 in December 1971 and was an FA Cup finalist that season, netting 45 goals in 177 league games before being sold to Southampton for £60,000 in December 1976. Skippering them to promotion in 1977/78, he had a spell as Blackpool's player-boss, then managed Portsmouth, Stoke, Exeter, Saints and Manchester City.
Welsh international left-back Walley Barnes was an influential figure in Arsenal's 1947/48 League Championship success. A former Southampton amateur, he joined the Gunners in September 1943 and made his league debut in the 2-0 defeat at Preston in November 1946. He starred in Arsenal's 1950 FA Cup Final triumph and was a finalist again in 1952 when a knee injury sidelined him for the following season. Captain of club and country, he scored 11 goals in 267 First Division games before retiring in September 1955, then was a football adviser for the BBC. He died in London in September 1975.
Former England Youth goalkeeper Geoff Barnett played for Arsenal in the 1972 FA Cup final. Signing professional for Everton in May 1964, he made his league debut in their 2-0 victory at home to Sunderland in December 1965 but had limited top-flight opportunities behind Gordon West and moved to Highbury for £35,000 in October 1969. He understudied Bob Wilson as Arsenal won the 'double' in 1970/71 and played 39 league games before joining Minnesota Kicks in February 1976, featuring in that year's NASL Soccer Bowl. Later coaching Minnesota, he was a publican in Marple before settling back in the United States.
Inside-forward John Barnwell gained England U-23 recognition whilst at Arsenal. Previously with Bishop Auckland, he signed professional at Highbury in November 1956 and made his league debut in Arsenal's 1-0 defeat at Sunderland five months later. He netted 23 goals in 138 First Division games before being sold to Nottingham Forest for £30,000 in March 1964, starring as they were League Championship runners-up in 1966/67. Moving to Sheffield United in April 1970, he coached Hereford before managing Peterborough, Wolves, Notts County and Walsall. He is now chief executive of the League Managers' Association.
Winger Graham Barrett was capped by Republic of Ireland whilst at Arsenal. Signing professional at Highbury in October 1998, he made his Premiership debut as a substitute in the Gunners' 3-0 victory at Leicester City in December 1999 and also featured as a substitute in the 4-1 win over Sunderland the following month. He helped Arsenal win the FA Youth Cup in 2000 and gained experience on loan to Bristol Rovers, Crewe Alexandra, Colchester United and Brighton prior to joining Coventry City in July 2003. Loaned to Sheffield Wednesday and Livingston, he was released by Sky Blues this summer.
Goalkeeper Paul Barron understudied Pat Jennings whilst at Arsenal. He developed with Welling United, Wycombe Wanderers and Slough Town prior to joining Plymouth Argyle in July 1976. Terry Neill paid £70,000 for him in July 1978 and he made eight First Division appearances for Arsenal before moving to Crystal Palace as part of the Kenny Sansom deal in August 1980. He joined West Brom in December 1982 and was ever-present in 1983/84, then helped QPR reach the 1986 Milk Cup Final and played for Welling again. He has since been a goalkeeping coach with Birmingham, Aston Villa and now Middlesbrough.
Goalkeeper Vince Bartram gained Premiership experience with Arsenal as David Seaman's understudy. Signing professional for Wolves in August 1985, he made his League debut in their first-ever Fourth Division game a year later and joined AFC Bournemouth for £65,000 in July 1991 as Gerry Peyton's replacement. He was ever-present in 1991/92 and moved to Highbury for £400,000 in August 1994. Making 11 Premiership appearances for Arsenal, he reunited with Tony Pulis at Gillingham in March 1998 and helped them win promotion in 1999/2000. He has since become a summariser for BBC Radio Kent.
Young right-back Brendon Batson understudied Pat Rice whilst at Arsenal. Signing professional for the Gunners in January 1971, he made his league debut in the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United in March 1972 and played ten First Division games prior to joining Cambridge United in January 1974. He starred in their 1976/77 Fourth Division title triumph and followed Ron Atkinson to West Brom in February 1978. The England B international featured in three UEFA Cup campaigns and when a knee injury ended his playing career he became PFA deputy chief executive. He then rejoined West Brom for a spell as chief executive.
England Under-21 striker David Bentley featured in Arsenal's record-breaking 2003/04 Premiership title campaign. A former trainee at Highbury, he turned professional in September 2001 and made his solitary Premiership appearance in Arsenal's 1-1 draw at Portsmouth in May 2004. He had scored a spectacular goal in that season's 4-1 FA Cup fourth round victory over Middlesbrough and was a Carling Cup semi-finalist against the same opponents. Loaned to newly promoted Norwich City for the 2004/05 campaign, he joined Blackburn Rovers initially on loan in August 2005 and helped them qualify for the UEFA Cup last season.
World class Dutch international striker Dennis Bergkamp was Footballer of the Year and PFA Player of the Year when Arsenal won the 'double' in 1997/98. Initially with Ajax, he helped them achieve Dutch League and Cup success, also featuring in their 1987 ECWC and 1992 UEFA Cup final triumphs. He joined Inter Milan in June 1993 and was a UEFA Cup winner again in 1994, moving to Highbury for £7,500,000 in July 1995. Starring as Arsenal also won the 'double' in 2001/02, the Premiership title in 2003/04 and FA Cup in 2003 and 2005, he netted 87 goals in 315 Premiership games and had a testimonial last month.
England Amateur international centre-forward Tony Biggs understudied David Herd whilst at Arsenal. A former Brentford junior, he starred for Hounslow before signing professional at Highbury in August 1956. He was a prolific goalscorer in the reserves and made his league debut in Arsenal's 2-1 victory at Wolves in April 1958. His solitary goal in four First Division games clinched a 1-1 draw at home to Wolves six months later and he moved to Leyton Orient as part of the Len Julians deal in December 1958, then played in the Southern League for Guildford, Hereford and Folkestone. Now living in Seaford in retirement.
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Joshua J. McElwee is NCR's Vatican correspondent. His reporting and feature writing have earned numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association of the U.S. and Canada and have been featured in Vatican Insider, The Huffington Post, The Irish Catholic, The Official Catholic Directory (The Kenedy Directory), and other outlets.
He was awarded third-place for the Religion Newswriters Association's prize for Magazine Religion News Report of the Year in 2013, for which he was also a finalist in 2015 and in 2012. He was also a finalist for that organization's 2013 award for Religion Feature Writer of the Year and 2014 award for Multiple Media.
In 2014 the Catholic Press Association lauded a piece of his spiritual writing following a trip to Assisi, Italy, saying it "conveyed the humble nature of St. Francis, and took us there." In 2016 he wrote 10 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know About the Family for Liguori Publications.
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'"I think Darcy is really trying and that's the important part," Lupien said. "If he said, `No, we won't trade him,' then we would have a problem. But he said, `We're going to look into it,' and that's good enough for me."'
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Ok, bear with me, this may be a long explanation. Thank you ahead of time for reading it!
I'm not really a Buddhist. I can explain why I'm here though:
I've lived my whole live in the province of Ontario, Canada. I grew up in a very Anglican family, parts of which have become United, Pentecostal, Presbyterian over the years. It never quite all added up to me, and like most teenagers do, when I reached that age, I lost faith in it.
Since then I've identified myself as an Agnostic, and as far as divinity goes, I still do.
I've led a troubled life, resorting to poor choices to cope with it through all of my teenage years, and well into my late 20s. After a number of crossroad moments in my life over the past few years, I resolved to "clean up my act", and believed I succeeded quite well.
I still felt adrift. I went through the motions of my job, spending the long commute home thinking about death, the afterlife, god(s), life, the universe.
Recently, maybe a month or so ago, I was wandering around a bookstore with my husband and wandered into the religion aisle. I spent an hour there, opening various books, looking for something that made sense. I ended up with two: "The Tao of Pooh" by Benjamin Hoff, and "When The Chocolate Runs Out" by Lama Yeshe. I completely expected Hoff's book to be the one I enjoyed the most. But, rather than simply enjoying it, I FELT Lama Yeshe's book. It made sense to me. There it was, on paper, THIS is what I believed, THIS was what I was looking for.
I went back for more books. Basic Teachings Of The Buddha, The Dhammapada, The Noble Eightfold Path, The Meditator's Workbook, Quiet Mind, The Quantum And The Lotus, and Bringing Home the Dharma. I downloaded all of Bhikku Bodhi's lectures from Buddhanet and listened to them on my commute, and I'm patiently waiting for the arrival of the accompanying book to his Pali course. I registered for a secular mindfulness meditation workshop.
I've devoured loads of information of various forms of Buddhism and I've come to a sort of puzzle. There are no buddhist temples in my little town and the closest ones are a bit of a drive, and seem to be very distinct lineages and forms. As an introvert, I'm not sure I'm ready to jump into something like that with both feet, so I've been searching for an online sangha, hoping to meet and chat with buddhists, learn, discover, and understand more.
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Feeling stressed???
Posted on February 13, 2014
Do you have someone at your place of work that is constantly rushing around the office and is seemingly busy 24/7? According to the Wall Street Journal, this type of behavior can lead to "secondhand stress" and "[r]ushing blocks thoughtful communication and creates worries..." In today's hectic environment, it can seem like we need to be constantly rushing and multi-tasking just to keep up; however, this may have a negative effect on openness and effective communication in a workplace. When you see someone going full speed around the office, it may make you question yourself and your work habits. A vicious cycle then occurs where the main reason for a person's stress is just that: stress.
Cally Ritter, LICSW an education and development consultant with AllOne Health Resources, who frequently presents on stress, spoke about her experience
"...I always ask my audience 'what is causing them stress?' and a common response is 'other people's stress!' 'I'm not stressed, it's the others around me who are oozing stress out of every pore.'". Our tendency to do this is an inherent human trait, "We are born to emulate other people's behaviors and to also take on their emotional states, it's called social mimicry," Ritter said
"Social mimicry also allows us to be empathic, caring and communal by taking on the emotional state of the others around us. This is great if we are surrounded by happy, energized, motivated colleagues. However, social mimicry has a down side: we take on other's people's stress. Unfortunately, other's people's stress is contagious..."
Prioritizing your time is the key to managing stress. A clear schedule that outlines exactly when and where you have to be and when you are available to meet goes a long way in keeping a work environment organized and stress free. The Wall Street Journal notes, "A calm, unruffled work style is still a mark of competency, management experts say." It is important to remember that being harried does not always mean work is being performed in an efficient manner. The Wall Street Journal mentioned a manager whose advice was to "understand the big picture and not get caught up too much in day-to-day details". Whenever a day can feel too hectic, it can be helpful to step back and think about what really needs to be done at that moment to ensure long-term goals are achieved.
The next time you see someone hurrying around the office or you feel stressed, try to get to the source of the stress. Speaking about stress is something that is rarely done but being open about responsibilities and tasks will make your workplace a more team oriented environment.
Read the full Wall Street Journal article, How Busy Colleagues Spread Secondhand Stress, in the December 10, 2013, edition.


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AMES, Iowa ― The Iowa State Fair, Aug. 9-19, is packed with rides, food vendors, entertainment, exhibits and other attractions. In addition, find Iowa State University Extension and Outreach all across the fairgrounds during the annual event.
Pick up a passport to ISU Extension and Outreach at the information booth in the 4-H Exhibits Building and find each location on the fairgrounds. Write down the keyword from the location and return the passport for a chance to win an iPad.
ISU Extension and Outreach will be easy to spot at the fair this year, with banners and flags marking each venue and event. A lot is going on all 11 days of the fair, so be sure to explore all ISU Extension and Outreach has to offer to discover more about the programs and resources available.
Wear cardinal and gold on Saturday, Aug. 11, in support of Iowa State University. Cy will make an appearance at the 4-H Exhibits Building and Iowa State President Steven Leath and Vice President for Extension and Outreach Cathann Kress will be visiting the fair. Visitors to the 4-H Exhibits Building also will receive an ISU Extension and Outreach item, while supplies last.
Check out the exhibit that showcases how ISU Extension and Outreach and the College of Design help communities solve problems. Previously displayed at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in June and July in Washington, D.C., the "Design in Action" display now makes a stop at the Iowa State University booth in the Varied Industries Building.
ISU Extension and Outreach is again participating in the Iowa State Fair's concrete sculpture painting event. This year's sculptures are ice cream cones, and the "CyCone" can be found outside the 4-H Exhibits Building and is one of the stops on the scavenger hunt. In addition, visit the ISU Extension and Outreach Facebook page to show off a favorite summer treat.
Stop and check out all the 4-H project exhibits or watch one of the live events at the 4-H Exhibits Building. The Bratney Companies 4-H Robotics Challenge is Aug. 10-11 and the Cook This! 4-H Culinary Challenge is Aug. 12-14. Meet and chat with Iowa 4-H "legends" on Aug. 19.
Developed by the Des Moines Register and sponsored by ISU Extension and Outreach, the Food Finder app for the iPhone is a guide to all things edible at the Iowa State Fair. With the app, search foods at the fair by type or vendor and locate them on the fairgrounds map; find healthy fare and nutrition information and find out how much activity it takes to burn calories with the handy calorie calculator. App users also can peruse fair events and add them to their phone calendars. The app is available on the App Store, or as a mobile website .


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By Rob Kelly
Mikel Arteta admits that Sunderland will pose a major threat to Arsenal's season as they prepare to visit the Stadium of Light twice in seven days.
The Black Cats are the form team in the Premier League and have been rejuvenated since the appointment of Martin O'Neill as manager in December.
Arsène Wenger's men face the North-East club in the Premier League on Saturday, before returning a week later for their FA Cup fifth-round clash and Arteta says he is prepared for a thorough examination of their credentials.
"Martin O'Neill has done a terrific job. He has changed the results and the team has really [improved] since he has been there," he told Arsenal Player.
"It is amazing, he has made a big difference. It will be tough - playing up there is never easy and it is even tougher when you play in February in this weather.
"It is up to us, though, we have to know that we are in for a big battle. They are on a very good run and they are confident, but if we play our game we have a big chance to win it.
"We are playing them twice in seven days, which will be really strange. You play against them, and then seven days later, you play against the same players and you could be a bit concerned about what the previous result was, and what you did wrong or right. It is a bit strange."
Watch the full interview with Mikel on Arsenal Player.Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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If you have served your country—or if you are a current active-duty member of the U.S. armed forces—talk to us about earning an Indiana University or Purdue University degree. Our welcoming Columbus campus is a short drive south of Indianapolis near Camp Atterbury.
With online, hybrid, off-site, evening, and day classes offered year-round, earning a degree at IUPUC is flexible and convenient. In addition, you'll enjoy small class sizes and one-on-one attention from faculty and staff who care about helping you succeed.
Many veterans, current members of the military, and spouses and children of disabled or deceased veterans may qualify for federal educational benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA). Take advantage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill and other VA educational benefits to which you are entitled!
Review our list of degree programs and determine if one of them is a good fit for your educational needs and career goals. Then contact our Office of Admissions and schedule an appointment with one of our counselors.
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By Declan Taylor
Three months and three major domestic honours. Suzanne Grant has enjoyed quite a start to her Arsenal Ladies career.
The 25-year-old striker signed from Hibernian in February and quickly established herself as a potent threat in Vic Akers' forward line.
Grant made her Arsenal debut off the bench in the Women's League Cup Final on February 26, only six days after signing for the Club. Naturally, the Scotland international marked the occasion with a goal in her 13-minute cameo appearance.
And, after playing 62 minutes of Arsenal's FA Women's Cup Final victory earlier this month, Grant's latest act in Arsenal colours was to slam home the winning goal in Sunday's title-clinching clash against Everton.
And for Grant the Women's Premier League crown was the icing on the cake.
"It's great to win the league in any competition," the striker said. "But to do so in what is not even my first full season with Arsenal is amazing.
"It was absolutely amazing [to score the winning goal], but everybody worked hard for the team. It wasn't the prettiest of games but we've done our job and won the league, so I'm delighted.
"We defend from front to back but the two central defenders were outstanding - we defended really well and that won us the game.
"For my goal I just remember that the ball dropped to me, I took a touch and it hit the back of the net - it was a great moment."Copyright 2017 The Arsenal Football Club plc. Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source


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The Department of Air Quality (DAQ) of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County - Kansas City, Kansas is 1 of 4 Divisions under the Public Health Department.
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Just received a set of armor form BH and wondering what Mods people have made? Here are just a few of the questions I have before starting this phase of my project.
1) Are you fixing the collar and back plate permanently? Ive eye balled it and I dont think Ill be able to slip my head through the hole.
2) How do you open up the shoulder bells when there fiberglass? Im concerned the shoulder bells may not be wide enough for my deltoid.
3) Are you trimming the butt plate (meaning where it comes around your waist)? Whats the easiest way to get in and out of this?
Any help would be appreciated. Id would love to see whats worked the best for those with completed suits or individuals further along than I.


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|i am pretty sure this is doable, i am looking for what to do with the knock sensor and the oxygen sensor. Can these be taken off through programming of the ecm and still function properly. Or is there something else to do with the knock sensor, that will make it function properly?
|You should be able to do this, but you should find an s10 with the 4cyl. My kid went the other way. He used the s10 motor and 5 speed and put it in a small hot rod that he built. He used the intake and made an adapter for a 2 bl. carb. The dist. came from an earily 4cyl from a Citation. Looks like an Iron Duke. I'm not sure if these parts will bolt right up but is worth looking into.
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I have a 1985 Century Bronco Boat with the 3.0 liter Iron Duke engine.
It has 4.020 Bore with 3.48 stroke. It is virtually half of a 350.
It is a 4 cylinder engine with a rochester 2 barrel carb on it. I have a parts truck that is a 1989 Chevrolet K1500 that had a 305 T.B.I engine in it. I have all of the wiring and the computer still in the truck. I also have a throttle body from a 4.3 liter V6 but also have the throttle body from a 350 and 305. Putting all labor aside would it be doable to make this boat throttle body fuel injection. I am kind of curious about the knock sensor? Would chances of a fire in the engine compartment be greater. I guess maybe this is a stupid or way out thought that I have but I would like to know if it is plausible and maybe some ideas on how to do it.
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(d) For the purposes of this section, "eligible city" means any city which received an additional amount of state assistance payments in accordance with paragraph (2) of subdivision (h) of Section 95.
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Discussion in 'January 2012' started by roscoe36, Jan 20, 2012.
7:30 PM EST TV: FS Detroit / NBA league Pass Radio: 97.1 The Ticket
Landslide for the Pistons in the early going.
Portland slides into Auburn Hills soon. They have a winning record, but have lost 4 of the last 5. Teams like that are gonna circle the Piston's game on their calender, and take out their frustrations. Portland by 17....................
Portland wins by 8*. * Not points, the number of times Tay just gets out of the way of a charging Gerald Wallace.
Ben Gordon out; Stuckey to start.
Any word why Gordon is out, just resting him on a back to back or what?
Fatigued due to taking 6 shots?
Deeeeetroit Basketball!!!! We interrupt our season long tank-fest for some effort and grit. This time we lapsed into some unfocused play but for the most part it was toughness and hustle on both ends. K and Blaha remarked that when Walker is on the floor we have better ball movement. This was really apparent. We need to develop better off the ball movement. What works against us is guys curling over the high post into the lane...and its something we never do. We have guys who can make that pass and we have guys who can finish but instead we throw a way more risky pass that forces the receiver to make a difficult play. Hopefully thats a factor of the new coach + shortened camp.
Great game. The Pistons were finally able to pull one out, and they won with defense. It's been a while. Stuckey was good. He's really very good at drawing fouls and getting the other team in trouble. He was shooting well tonight as well. Playing two guard allowed him to just attack, something he does very well. This is the role I like for him. He did get a little ball hoggy at certain points, but Frank pulled him every time, and now we have a veteran PG who you can trust to run the show for you off the bench which really helped the team calm down and execute better. Stuck still has a tendency to overdribble and hold the ball too long however. There was one possession late in the fourth when the game was on the line where he walked the ball up the floor and just held the ball for 20 seconds before driving to the rim and having nowhere to go which resulted in a turnover. I knew he would take it himself, and clearly the Blazers did too. There were people wide open at the top of the key, and George and Greg even expected that there would be a kickout, but with Rodney, that was never going to happen. He needs to really keep that to a minimum. You could tell he really wanted to be the man right there. Great job nailing the fts to seal the win though. Brandon played well. A little bit more of a low key game for him, but with Stuck next to him in the backcourt he was able to pick his spots a little more. He will push the tempo for you more often than not, and the team actually had a lot of success with that tonight. I think ultimately that's what this team needs - push the tempo and be aggressive on offense. Don't fall in love with the isotayshauns. Brandon's defense was quite good as well. He did get stripped on a trap late, but what I liked was the fact that he shook it off, got back on defense and helped get a stop on the next possession. I like his energy, and he's got a nose for the ball. He's going to continue to get better. And more importantly, only one turnover. Greg was quiet on offense. He surprisingly had double digits in scoring, but they really weren't going to him. This was a guard dominated game. But the key thing for him is even though he wasn't getting plays called for him, he still played hard. When they finally did go to him in the fourth he was out of rhythm and was perhaps forcing it a bit however. He turned it over 4 times. I liked seeing him get on Stuck for holding the ball too long and ending up with a shot clock violation (second time in a row; Stuck bailed himself out with a lucky 3 that went in the previous time). I also loved seeing his reaction after the game ended with a win - here's a 6'11 big man jumping up and down by the bench like a five year old getting a present on Christmas, the biggest smile on his face. Classic. And he was a big reason why they got this win, with all those tip ins and more importantly, he played good defense and rebounded the basketball really well down the stretch. My favorite play was when LaMarcus Aldridge had the ball on offense late, Greg didn't give an inch, and eventually Brandon came over to help and they forced Aldridge to cough it up. Big time play from those two. Walker Russell Jr. This guy is everything that Will Bynum is not. He's unselfish, and will not force what isn't there. When the scoring droughts and offensive stagnation came, he helped get the ball moving again. I like him. I hope Joe keeps him, despite the overabundance of guards; he plays hard, isn't a black hole, and plays decent defense. I think more than any other guard on this team, he'd be the best mentor for Brandon. JJ played better. He does need to cut down on the fouls, but he and WDR were key in that run in the second quarter. When Jonas is hitting his shots, the offense opens up more and it all flows better. Tayshaun was vintage. He was forcing it a bit early, but once he calmed down he hit some big shots down the stretch. Loved his block on Aldridge at the end. Max was very good. Played with all the energy and hustle we needed. He got some big time rebounds and tip ins throughout the game. He's still not a good option on offense, but his hustle and rebounding (surprisingly) really helped. The Blazers couldn't really keep him off the glass at the end. Lawrence Frank made a good decision at the end as well. "If he makes both, foul." He said this to Brandon Knight who did commit the foul at halfcourt. I know the Blazers' three-point shooting was off, but I thought it was the right call. Very happy to see the Pistons get a win, and more importantly a win that depended a lot on how the team played on defense. Whatever it was the team took from last night's near-comeback and subsequent loss, it must've been pretty good. This team has a long way to go, but this is the way they need to play.
Didn't know they were playing tonight until I was channel surfing thru the LP channels. To my shock, the Pistons were up 81-78 with less than six minutes left in the game and I told Ms. Dre...umm, we are leading, but this is where the Pistons normally let a game get away from them. But...they managed to play some good D down the stretch with only one TO and pulled out the victory. Hurrah!!...I recall Barkley or some fool saying just 10 days ago that the Blazers were the second best team in the west (behind the Thunder). Blaha said that Stuckey scored 27 pts, but he still seem a bit out of control during the last 20 seconds throwing up some wild shot that went way above the hoop. Thanks goodness in old Chauncey style he was able to hit those last 4 freebies to keep the Blazers at bay and secure the victory.
Thanks for the recap Alexa...good job of filling us in. Maybe Russell should be brought up permanently and given a regular spot in the rotation.
No problem, happy to do it. And I agree. As for BG, sore shoulder. He'd been clutching at that thing during games for a while.
Why did we win this one? Luck. For one, coach got lucky when JJ got that cut. Cause we would have lost for sure if had been allowed to pair up JJ and Monroe in the 4th quarter. Those two together as our bigs equals layup drill, and coach won't recognize that for massive blindness from stubbornness. To his credit though, not really, he did pull JJ when JJ got that 2nd foul in the first half. On the 2nd of two absolutely uncontested layups that would have been a hundred if JJ was not pulled. The sad thing is, the coach pulled JJ for having two fouls - but oblivious to the fact that JJ and Monroe mean automatic layup drill for the other team. Now we got a sizable lead there. Which all but disappeared, down to 2 points, cause coach still has not figured out that he needs to pull Ben Wallace after 6 minutes of play. We get nothing whatsoever out of Ben Wallace anytime he goes past the 6 minute mark. He is 40. Stop it already. Go per your plan - 6 minutes at a time only. Yes, if you stick to your plan - Ben can go another 6 minutes later each half. Just quit tuckering him out. I did not hear why Ben Gordon was not available tonight. But for ever what reason, its pure luck. Our guard play was pretty outstanding, no amateur hour where we get to see Ben Gordon pass the ball to the other team or go one on one at totally inappropriate times. (Yes, I will admit, sometimes coach puts units out there that can't score unless Gordon does some one on one stuff.) Now if only Joe Dumars can find someway to release the guy we can have this kind of luck the rest of the season. Tay looks a lot better on a team that has units that work. None of Ben Wallace and Jason paired up. Almost none of JJ and Monroe paired up. Two things that I could have told this new coach day one were stupid moves. While I am glad he seems to be pulling away from such non-sense, I don't trust him not to go back to such things at this point. Like right now, he is probably dreaming about JJ and Monroe as I write this, dreaming that we are beating another team with them paired together. Hope he can separate his dreams from reality. It don't work. And we could be a lot better still with Daye in the rotation - not Wilkins. Anyone notice what a force on offense the guy has been? Yeah, he does not shoot the ball. Can't see Daye not playing for some early season shooting slump (after extra months of layoff), while Wilkins gets a free pass aby not being expected to shoot the ball. Stuckey's play is great. Anyone who concentrates on his shooting percentage - while not adding a 1 - 1 for every two free throws made should certainly start doing it. Knight is starting now. Something we lucked into due to an injury to Stuckey. Knight should have been starting from day one. He is learning fast. If that outside shot gets a bit steadier to go with his ability to drive in, watch out. So far our new guard don't look so bad either. Russel can at least handle the ball well enough, and score inside. Not seen much on his shooting to say much yet. Can't see any negatives yet either about his D. From what I can see so far, even if he can't shoot, he seems to be a serious upgrade to Gordon. However, you got to let the league get a book on Russel, see if they can't pick apart any weaknesses, before we get too excited. Maxiell is strong, and wide. The bigs he guards simply are not allowed to go where they would like to go. And that is a very good thing indeed. If coach simply can't remember to take Ben Wallace out at the 6 minute mark - and yes, I understand an insecure coach can want so badly to use Ben Wallace as some sort of a security blanket - start Jason instead. Yes, I would rather see Ben Wallace start instead - but not if the coach is going to wear Ben Wallace out at the start of each half. For the first time this season, I am going to suggest a 10 man rotation. At least a rare thing. Start Knight, Stuckey, JJ, JMAX, Monroe. Bench: Russel, Daye, Tay, Ben Wallace, Macklin
I very sincerely hope - this win was a fluke. No need for wins atleast for a year or two.
Looks like the Pistons will be picking 8th again.
The Alexacap was, once again, outstanding. I was thinking the same about Walker D.... He would be great to have on the team and he could get the minutes that were going to Bynum. I think he will get better as he gets to know where the other guys want the ball.
I think this win is going to catapult the Pistons into the playoffs. I like the job Frank has done vis a vis playing time and rotations. Knight has a little Rajon Rondo-like ballhawk in him on D where he goes off script to help on D when guys aren't looking. Stuckey had something to play for last night, himself. He looks like he wants to hear his name announced.
It's interesting that you mention Rondo. When one of my friends asked me to compare Knight to a current NBA player, I said, "Rajon Rondo, with a jump shot.". Knight's going to be a good player for us. Good game last night. The ball movement was great. Still, that Portland team was beaten more by the long road trip than the Pistons.
Nice game summaries. On Bynum, He was kind of out of the rotation before his injury so coach obviously is open to something new -esp when you are 4-14. I like Russel so far. He does what a backup point is supposed to do and is not trying to take over the game all the time. Nice to think that this game could be the turning point but the top 2 popularly projected teams to meet each other in the Finals are coming into town in OKC and Miami. The after that games with 2 really good teams. Even if the team has rounded a corner we still could be facing 4 straight losses.
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text: I can't say whom will win the country as a whole, but I'm pretty confident that the people of Ohio and Michigan KNOW whom saved the American auto industry (and millions of jobs) and whom would/will throw us under the buss. Heck, the bee keepers on here tell us everyday who saved ("bailed out") the auto industry. It was Obama! That one deed will win him Ohio and Michigan. Our entire economy around here revolves around the auto industry. We trust Obama much more than Romney when it comes to autos. Lots of retired auto employees from MI and OH moved to Florida to retire; this is also an issue they will not forget. Add the old grannies in FL whom don't want medicare eliminated and there is a pretty good case Obama will take Florida. BTW…I've got relatives in FL and trying to fight against the teachers union down there is not a wise political tactic on Romney's part. If the political pundits are right and the winner of OH and FL is the next president, then our beeks better start warming up to the likely hood of 4 more years.


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The Popcorn Hour A110 may not be the most attractive media player on the market and there are cheaper alternatives that support as many file formats and codecs but lack the internal storage and network connectivity. However, if you want the ultimate all-in-one multimedia player, and you're not fussed about PVR capabilities, then there is no better solution on the market.
I have owned the Popcorn A100 for roughly a year. This is my setup:
Desktop PC >> Dlink Dir-655 Router >> Aztech Ethernet Homeplug >> another Aztech Ethernet Homeplug located in the living room >> Popcorn Hour >> A/V Receiver >> HDTV
So why do i use the popcorn when i already have a pc ? Well i want to watch the videos avi and mkv videos i download online on my 42'' HDTV hooked to my 5.1 Hifi speaker system in the living room. This is a better experience then watching on a 24'' LCD monitor and using crappy pc speakers or headphones. Not only that, but the popcorn doubles up at a network storage device. The value for popcorn should be a 9/10 i would say.
Looks to me that the A110 is basically a polished up A100 with most of the little problems fixed.
Some pointers i noted:
1. Still no fan inside :{ But you can easily mod it to add one !
2. RMVB support isn't that big a deal. My preference is mostly avi and MKV anyway. But if you really need RMVB support, i believe the new Asus Media device that is similar to the Popcorn does have support. But imho most people including myself won't be that iffed about the lack on the popcorn :p Worse case scenario you could re-encode i suppose which you try your best to avoid.
3. Still no Gigabyte ethernet port :{
4. Edward mentioned about navigating the files. Imho it's not that bad. And for files that won't display when navigating through the screen. So yes if you select video, you still need to browse to the correct folder to find the video files rather then popcorn filter it out for you. Not too big a deal. They probably did it this way because if they filtered all the media to one spot, you cannot find stuff sorted in folders on the drive. All this filter thing does, is if you select video, it won't show any other non video files which is perfectly fine with me.
To show non video files, you either select to show music files, or you go to your Desktop PC and browse there. You can easily use this as a network storage device for your PC as well :}
5. Not many people realise that you don't need a very long ethernet cable laying across your living room space. There are ethernet homeplug devices that can network your popcorn to your Desktop PC through the house electrical wiring and utilize the full speed your popcorn supports. The one i am using is a pair of Aztech Homeplugs. I can stream 1080p mkv videos just fine without any stuttering.
I believe it was Netgear who recently released a homeplug device that has many ethernet ports sort of like a router. This could be a step up from the single ethernet port homeplugs incase you needed additional ethernet ports.
Imho wireless is over rated as the homeplug ethernet port solution is far superior :}
In summary, the Popcorn offers more then the competition and firmware has very good support. So why invest in buying another device when Popcorn is already known for having good support and you can easily update the firmware.
Digitek's HDX1000 is a solid alternative to the Popcorn - pretty much the same features, and you can sometimes get it cheaper. (IBOOD.com offered it a couple of times for about £160 inclusive). NMT comparison chart at - http://www.networkedmediata...
@Moogle: Imho wireless is over rated as the homeplug ethernet port solution is far superior :}
Homeplugs are certainly a good idea, but not much use for using your laptop without wires / IPhone etc. Also Wireless has come a long way, streaming HD from my loft to XBox360 works 100%.
Hmm. I know it's a bit of a stretch, but the price is dangerously close to that of a PS3, which includes a hard disk and wireless networking in the box as well as being a decent Blu-Ray player.
Oh, and it plays the odd game too ;)
The biggest plus for A110 is the ability to play HD sound (DTS-MA and TrueHD) from files (ie bluray and hd-dvd rips) AFAIK there are 2 devices that can do this. The only format it wont play is Dolby Digital+, but its easy to convert that to a full bit rate (1.5mbps) DTS stream and you won't have lost much.
It's interface is a bit clunky but it's somewhat customizable, if your prepared to the put the effort in.
I have had the Popcorn Hour A110 for a few months now. I have found several issues with it. The main one being I find it freezes when downloading torrents. At first I thought it was an incompatible HD or a broken one but I tried an alternative and had the same issues. It maybe just a fault with the unit itself.
As Moogle said the lack of gigabit Ethernet is a bit of a nightmare but if I remember correctly the hardware support for Network Media Tank is limited and I think all the NMTs use the same CPU and it is just not powerful enough to handle gigabit Ethernet. In fact it doesn't max out 100Mb Ethernet.
However as mentioned when it comes down to playing your content you can't fault it. It plays everything you throw at it and once set up an idiot can happily use it.
While I was happy to fork out the £200 for a device that can play anything I do think it has somewhat of a limited lifespan due to things like Intel Atom + Nvidia Ion and Tegra. We have already seen the Acer Revo Nettop that can handle 1080p thanks to the Ion GPU and is competitively priced compared to the NMTs. Granted the CPU is a bit puny but it is only a matter of time before other products start coming out that tick all the right boxes for a HTPC/Media Player
I have had a A-100 for a year or more and I love it :-) You can create a fancy HTML UI using free tools like YAMJ if you want. Lots of info on the NMT wiki on that stuff. My setup is very similar to Moogle's - using powerline to ship files from a server upstairs to the local hard drive. That said I have happily watched an SD TV file located on the server over the network. Haven't tried it with HD nor have i tried the streaming option from the myIHome server. I have streamed MP3's from upstairs and listened to internet radio (go Triple J!) with no probs at all.
It does the job, it's quiet, it's unobtrusive. What more do you want :-)
Although I see the appeal of a 'one box to rule them all' HTPC, the advantage the Popcorn Hour has is that it'll play 99% of the stuff you throw at it. You don't need to mess about with codecs or settings etc. as the picture quality is excellent.
However, the new Popcorn Hour is on the way (specs just announced) and this'll have the ability to add a Blu Ray drive to it and play retail DVDs. Might be worth holding out for:
Reviewing this product now is rather outdated and kind of pointless. Its a "geek" product, so to speak, aimed at early adopters. 99% of people who would buy one have already done so and a generation of NMT are on the way to launch right now, which they will all focus on next.
Joe Q Public - this product is too left field for most. And they too have many other products old and upcoming that they will buy before this eg the WD media extender. if they would buy an NMT, there are many others that are prettier and this product wont be interesting to them.
So who is this review aimed at then? A couple who geeks who have been in a coma for the past year and for some bizarre reason down want to buy Popcorn Hour's newer and better successor product? :-)
Seriosuly this review is just so outdated it not even funny. Where were you when the product was launched?
@Kanu: Who made you the overlord of what is and isn't relavent?
We've reviewed the Popcorn A110 because a number of readers asked us to and because a number of more recent products that we have reviewed are direct rivals of it. We're not here to be first, we're here to help the buying public make an informed decision.
Beside which, you're wrong. We never reviewed the A100 because it wasn't available over here - or at least not officially launched - and the A110 that we're looking at here is only a few months old. Just because it's being superceded, doesn't make it any less relevant a product.
Well it appears my comment about it not being likely to get gigabit ethernet was wrong as davef said the new C-200 has been announced and includes gigabit,a beefier chipset and more RAM.
@Kanu (A.K.A. Overlord of Relevance)
About this new generation of NMT's that you speak of coming our way....................... are they teenagers?
"Relevance"? Well Apple can release a pointless hunk of metal with no screen and no way of playing music unless you buy their proprietary headphones - yet the pacesetter of media players gets shelved and is not reviewed until so late that the model is being supplanted with a new one.
Yes, absolutley - its all about "relevance" and "helping the buying public make an informed decision". And I am a Chinaman.....
Seriously, stop assuming there's some grand conspiracy to everything we do. Apple is a huge company that every member of the buying public is aware of. For us not to be timely in reviewing its products costs us a huge number of page views, which costs us money. We also can't help but be aware of Apple's new products because they have good marketing.
Popcorn Hour, on the other hand, I'd never heard of until someone mentioned its products in the comments for a review I did a few months ago. I've since followed up on this and finely got a product out of them and reviewed it. In turn, you have the audacity to moan.
Now that we're aware of the company and we have a dialogue with them we can look to get hold of its latest product in a more timely manner.
Very keen to see a review of the Xtreamer (http://www.xtreamer.net/) if you can get your hands on one. May take the plunge and order one anyway just based on the spec...
@Chris: Chris makes a point. I for example had a PS3 already and i did try the streaming option. But there was a few reasons why i got the popcorn hour anyway.
1. More support such as h264, MKV, Flac, OGG, and better subtitle support. PS3 is stable but lacking in format support compared to the cheap but rich in featured popcorn hour.
2. Very good support. Every 1-2 months theres always some fix :}
@dolphin: Seems there is a new up coming Popcorn Hour called the C200. It has gigabyte ethernet ports and more features.
PopcornHour's has upped the ante with their latest C-200 media box which is Blu-ray (& anything else) ready.
{quote}The followup to the popular PopcornHour media streamer series has finally been announced, and the list of features makes it look worth the wait. Revealed in a post on the Networked Media Tank forums {u}{b}the C-200 contains an upgraded Sigma SMP8643 667 Mhz processor, HDMI 1.3 out, two SATA slots, a drive bay for mounting your own HDD, DVD or even Blu-ray drive (requires internal HDD or 1GB USB stick) and supports a list of networking standards, codecs and containers far too long to recount here.{/b}{/u} At first glance, only DivX jumps out as missing from the list, have a look at the forum posting and let us know if you spot. Of course, there's already a video unboxing available, seen after the break (along with the copied list of specs) or check out the full Google translated early hands on impressions from HomeTheater.co.il. The most pressing questions of when will these be available and for how much, will have to be answered at another time.{/quote}
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Peer-to-peer TV: SayaTV
Internet Radio: Radio box, Live365 Radio
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{quote}Syabas Announces Next-Generation Internet Media Streaming Settop Box
Versatile Popcorn C-200 now features Blu-ray playback support, a front panel LCD and removable drive bay for either a hard disk drive or Blu-ray player
FREMONT, Calif., June 17, 2009 - Syabas, a leading provider of over-the-top settop software and hardware and makers of the award winning Popcorn Hour A-110, today announced the Popcorn C-200, a next-generation Internet settop box that streams digital content from the Internet or its internal hard drive to your television set and home stereo.¹ Unlike competing Internet settop boxes that support a limited number of Internet audio and video file types, the C-200 supports more than 30, including MPEG 1, 2, 4, AVI, H.264, Xvid, MKV, Windows Media and others.
"In today's tough economic times, there are people facing the decision to either cancel their cable subscription or their Internet connection to make ends meet," said Syabas COO, Alex Limberis. "With a C-200, people can experience the best of both worlds, as a lot of compelling content is freely available on the Internet. Today, consumers want to watch programs when they want them, not when a network or cable company tells them it's okay."
Like its predecessor, the Popcorn Hour A-110, the C-200 streams news and entertainment content from a number video partner sites such as YouTube, Vuze, Revision 3, CNET TV, Veoh, Blip.tv, NBC, CBS, CNN and BBC and Internet radio sites, such as Radio box and Live365 Radio. Additionally, the C-200 can stream still image content from Flickr, Pikeo and Picasa.
Additional new features of the C-200 include:
A redesigned external shell, which helps the unit better integrate into existing entertainment component stacks
Wireless RF remote control
An LCD display for quickly searching, streaming and/or downloading content, which is useful when listening to music without having the TV on
A gigabit Ethernet connection for lightning-fast file transfers
A front-loading drive bay that can be used to install a hard drive for storing and playing back downloaded content
The ability to add a Blu-ray drive with full support for Blu-ray navigation and Blu-ray Live
AVCHD format and navigation for displaying home video content from AVC format HD cameras
The C-200 includes component and HDMI out for high definition playback on today's HDTVs. And for audio purists, the device features an optical line out, for playing back content that's been encoded in Dolby Digital or DTS. The box also plays Wave, AAC and MP3 audio files, among others.
"Unlike competing new media streamers that have been around for less than a year and can require someone to hack a product's operating system to get them to work, Syabas has been happily shipping media streaming products to satisfied customers around the world for several years," said Alex Limberis, chief operating officer of Syabas."
The Popcorn C-200 is expected to be available in July for $299 from http://www.popcornhour.com. The package includes the C-200, an HDMI cable, RF remote control, quick start guide and installation software. Complete product specifications can be found at: http://www.popcornhour.com .
About Syabas
Syabas, headquartered in Fremont, California and with facilities in China and Malaysia, is a leading software developer for inexpensive wired/wireless digital home entertainment products. Syabas products enable users to access content such as high- and standard-definition video, music, photos and services, such as YouTube, Veoh and Vuze, over a local network and the Internet.
¹= Hard drive not included
So with C-200 seemingly the best dedicated media streamer in terms of pricing and feature set, it still has an archiles heel.
SSA support could be better. This is especially important for the anime community which rely heavily on fansub group SSA subs which is popular.
{quote}The big question for a lot of users will be, is the SSA support actually working this time around? PopcornHour's previous products claimed to support SSA (the subtitle format used by virtually everyone in the Anime fansub community). In fact, it was a hack that just parsed out the timecodes and text from the file, ignoring any styles, effects, animations, or even multiple lines of text at the same time. So typesetting and placement was messed up (translation under a sign? Forget about it.) and it couldn't display two lines at the same time (translator's notes? Two people talking at the same time? Transcriptions of background dialogue? Forget about it).
In other words, it didn't really work for anything but the most basic text.
Let's hope they fixed that this time around.{/quote}
I just want to disagree on one thing in the review.
When you mentioned that RMVB is used commonly for anime.
Yes some anime distro web sites do re-encode the media to host on their websites for downloads, but this is not what the fansub groups use to encode their videos.
The norm is using avi xvid encodes, not RMVB. The latest trend for the quality fansub groups is h264 MKV which elitist groups like KAA, Thora and Big Guy Fansubs are famous for.
It is less common to find an anime in RMVB compared to AVI which is the main stream online. And people these days are favouring h264 MKV which is gaining ground especially with better pcs making their way into peoples home.
I don't have a PC at home because I do all my gaming and Internet stuff in my office in the evenings and on weekends. I'd like to start watching movies at home though, and all of my content is the typical 700MB - 1.5GB ripped copies of my old DVD collection.
I thought the A110 would be a good option, but I have a friend who is pushing me toward the PS3. The C200 looks very interesting, but not if it's going to be months before it becomes available. Is there anything else I should consider?
If you don't have a pc, how exactly are you going to stream your videos ? These files are digital files you store on a hard drive space which is streamed through a few of these available options:
(B) NAS ( Network attached storage )
(C) An internal hard drive installed into the Popcorn Hour
So somehow your going to have to get the digital media into either of these 3 options before you can view the content on the popcorn hour. The easiest being popping your movie dvd into your pc dvd rom and ripping it into a virtual copy, then either stream it from your pc, or move the file to your NAS to stream from there, or to move the file to an internal drive installed on the popcorn hour.
If you play ps3 games then yeah it would be good to get it, but just to warn you that the media support for PS3 media streaming is much more limited compared to the popcorn hour. So make sure the PS3 supports whatever content your going to be ok with before you get it.
The are alternatives to the popcorn hour which are using the same Sigma Designs chip. Try and google up for Hi Jack's review for network media players as he mentions some alternatives there.
FYI C-200 now onsale at the Popcornhour site in the US. They will ship to UK. :-)
i see the updated a200 is now out, any chance of a review of this?
verry good
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A local machine shop owner, a member here, read this thread and called me. I have the needed materials.
Thanks to all who offered useful advice, it was much appreciated.
|I have tbe cam installed all ready, without the Moly, guess that comes back out
|Well I went to see the owner of the Home hardware in Stamford plaza(a friend of mine), and he and I went through their catalog listings for Molyslip products, everything except Molyslip E has been discontinued. They did not list the assembly lubes AS40 and AS60. I need to find an online supplier of these things, this is ridiculus.Its not surprising, supplies of specialty stuff do not exist in Canada.
|No one else has mentioned this yet but I always use a set of old worn out valve springs when doing a cam breakin also.
B&S (yeah, the mower motor people) sells a moly lube that looks just like the cam lube we all know and love. Dark grey/black, stains the hands, the whole deal. Most any mower shop should carry it and IIRC I've even seen it at either Home Depot or Lowes (check online or call for it first).
Now, cam break in lube is obviously preferred, but this will certainly be better than using white grease or something like that. Work it (or any cam break in lube, for that matter) into the metal- especially on the cam lobes. There's enough surface "porosity" from the parkerizing-type treatment that the lube needs to be rubbed onto/into the lobes, not just laid on the metal. It doesn't need to be slathered all over the place, just on the lobes and foot of the lifters- not on the bearing journals. Motor oil is all the bearings/journals need.
|I've picked up some Comp Cams break in lube at my local Napa in Ontario. I'm not sure if they all carry it or not.
|No, unfortnately its hydraulic lifters, I want to go that way, with a street/strip cam and solid lifters, but I think building a flathead would have been an easier task. I will tell you something, I went to Jack dow's and came out empty handed, Rob doesn't carry Moly products at all, and he said he can't get it. I went to the GM dealer down the street and got a pint of EOS, but they don't stock the cam and lifter pre-lube stuff any more. They can get it but I would have to buy a case, and thats not gonna happen. I am stuck with no material for the lifter faces, except the Permetex Ultra Slick, so that's how my day has gone. One nice thing about being retired.... I have lots of time to chase down parts and materials for an antique engine thats almost as old as I am...LOL
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|Are you buying a cam/lifter kit from a local parts store or ordering online from someone like Jegs or Summit? If ordering online, they will have the right assembly lube to use on the lobes & lifters. If you can't find the moly, the Permatex "Ultra Slick" Engine Assembly Lube will work fine. In the older days we use to use Lubriplate.
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OK and thanks to all..... so now that I am enlightened about not using synthetics, when I am putting the cam and lifters in, what do I use on the cam bearings at assembly, and the lifter faces(cam contact point) as I am installing these items.
Dave.... that 292 is a neat engine. It has a fantastic exhaust note at 6000 rpm. I have found a set of +0.125" pistons, the next evolution, 320 cid.
FBird, looking at the Moly line up, my choice would be AS65 or AS40 on the cam lobes, and lifter cups and faces, and MolyE on the cam bearings and in the initial oil fill. Many thanks...
Now I need to find the products....CTC, Automotive Warehouse, and Parts Source have NO Moly products at all, the only moly product at McLeod Rd CTC AND Part Source was CTC's own brand of moly hp grease, if they had any of the Moly products, they are well hidden and not in their computers.
I didn't try Jack Dow, I didn't think to go there which is not unusual, Jack was a friend of mine for over 40 years. He was parts manager at a GM dealership called Motorville when got me the long block Camaro Z28 302 CID engine and big block Corvette side pipes that i converted my 65 MGB into a Cobra killer with. Took him for a ride in it from which he emerged a changed man. Thats another story.......but quite truthfully I find it difficult to go to Jacks store, too many memories, he was a great guy. I still miss him. I will try there tomorrow.
My thanks to all for the great info.....thats why I come here...to learn and do it right the first time.
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|Break-in oil is different from assembly lube, you need both. I use Valvoline VR-1 without any additives and have had no problems. I changed it after a few hours at the track. Joe Gibb & Brad Penn oils are a couple of well known suppliers of break in oil w/zinc. Just not sure if it's available where you are. Any conventional oil with a content of 1100ppm or more of zinc will work. DO NOT use a synthetic for break in.
OK looks like good product Joe, but I am not in the US, and I am looking for something local here in Niagara Falls.
Did find Permatex "Ultra Slick" Engine Assembly Lube, very sticky red stuff, no info on it. Contains some kind of environmentally hazardous material as it has the MSA symbol on the back of the 4 oz bottle. I suspect some kind of zinc compound. This one will require some research. I remember a thread mentioning this stuff, but did not think I would come across it.
Another one I found was Lucas "Engine Break-in Oil", which has a big label on the front informing the user, the product contains zinc, and that it would kill catalytic converters with continued use. Oil change required after 1000 miles. Label advised that product was good as an assembly lube.
the only moly disulfide lubricant I found was as a high pressre grease in a tube, and I don't think thats something I would use in an engine as an assembly lubricant.
Any comments?
27roadsterguy....if you do a search on this forum you will find several days worth of reading on break in procedure and what oil to use. The new oils have been mandated by the EPA to reduce the amount of zinc/phos. Rotella T used to be "around" 1200 ppm and now it's 800 ppm, still good but could use a little extra for a new engine.
There are several companys offering a true break in oil like Joe Gibbs, Comp Cams and others. Some guys use the Valvoline VR-1 racing oil which still has lots of the good stuff. The general concensus on synthetic oil for breaking in an engine is a NO-NO, the stuff is just too slick and does not allow the parts to burnish against one another or to take a set. I'm also 65 and learn new things every day on here, do some reading and have fun with your 292.....Dave
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I am replacing the cam/lifters in my Chev 292 inline 6. I went to a thread on the forum 2004 date about oil and break-in lubes for engines. The thread centered around the zinc content (none) in the new oils. I cannot find moly in any of the auto stores here. I found 2 GM (additives) one is a Cam/lifter break in lube the other is a new engine additive that can be added to the crankcase for break in purposes. Now, my question, since the lack of zinc is something we are stuck with, I wonder about using Lucas Synthetic oil supplement (since I use mobil 1 in the crankcase) for a cam /lifter pre lube. I do all the good stuff, with engine pre-lube, using a dummy distributor shaft on a drill to fill all the journals and pressurize the oil system.
The attribute of the good synthetic oils is anti-scuff, which why I use it in all my engines with good result. This is the first time that I have built an engine, since my teen age days of hot rodding(i am 65 now) so my knowledge may not be quite up to date. The last engine I built was in 1969, a hot Chev 409, which served me well for 20 years.
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Can Bentonite and Epsom Salts be together in a glaze?
Posted 19 March 2013 - 09:46 PM
Within 5 days, the glaze has become to thick to stir. When this happens to our other glazes, we add Epsom Salts.
Does anyone know if that can be done when Bentonite is an ingredient in the glaze?
WOuld adding more Bentonite help??
Please help!!! Need to fix this glaze asap.
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Posted 20 March 2013 - 09:19 AM
I USE BENTONITE EXCLUSIVELY IN ALL MY GLAZES TO PREVENT SETTLING. I NORMALLY USE 3% ADDED TO THE DRY MIX BEFORE ADDING WATER.Sorry, caps on again. Epsom salt changes the electrical charge at the molecular level. The reason a lot of people use it, is because it can be added to the wet glaze in the bucket. Look at your recipe. If you have a lot of flint or fritt in a glaze, it will settle out. Post the glaze if you can and we will see what the problem is.
Posted 20 March 2013 - 06:29 PM
I belong to a studiio that currently uses a Sky Blue glaze that contains Bentonite.
Within 5 days, the glaze has become to thick to stir. When this happens to our other glazes, we add Epsom Salts.
Does anyone know if that can be done when Bentonite is an ingredient in the glaze?
WOuld adding more Bentonite help??
Please help!!! Need to fix this glaze asap.
Can you post the glaze recipe?
Some ingredients dissolve into the water and cause it to deflocculate and settle out or "hardpan" though this can also be caused by not having enough clay particles to keep the glaze in suspension. All glazes will settle you just don't want them to be so hard in the bottom of the bucket that you can't stir them up easily. Epsom salt can counteract this effect IF and only IF there is enough clay in the glaze for the epsom salt to work on. Epsom salt helps flocculate the clay particles so that they clump together in suspension. Now, if MORE defflocclant dissolves out of the glaze after you add epsom salts it can settle out again.
In this case you can wash the soluble ingredient out by letting it settle and pouring off the water and replacing it with fresh. After a few times you will have discarded the soluble ingredient but beware, you are also throwing out a glaze ingredient and the glaze may well change how it fires.
If the glaze has very little clay in it the epsom salt may not be enough to keep it suspended.
Posted 21 March 2013 - 11:02 AM
By 'too thick to stir' do you mean it has settled out in the bottom of the bucket? Epsom salts is a flocculant- it makes particles stick together. Bentonite and epsom salts are a great combination to keep a glaze in suspension. The bentonite (and other clay) suspends very well, and the epsom salts make everything else stick to it so they doesn't settle out hard in the bottom of the bucket. Use about 2% bentonite and 1/2% epsom salts by dry weight. The bentonite should be mixed well with other other ingredients before adding water to keep it from clumping.
I usually keep a gallon container of water saturated with Epson salts in the studio. This allows me to add a tablespoon at a time to my glazes. I have found it especially helps with glazes low in clay content to add both the Epsom salts and the bentonite.
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I'm working on a WOF Boba Fett jet pack.
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I hope to chronicle the journey on SNOWDUNE. At least until someone steals the 10D off me
In the meantime, I would welcome any feedback on the site itself.
As I learn more about photography I'm increasingly unhappy about some of the earlier photos but it would seem wrong not to chronicle the progression.
If anyone has got any other tips, or pointers to suitable insurance for such an adventure, they will all be gratefully received!
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