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Dozens of environmental bills are in the works at the Utah Capitol, but much of the legislation is no more than a label early in the legislative session.
That's the case with a bill by House Majority Leader Brad Dee, R-Ogden, to reform the state's oversight of radioactive waste at the EnergySolutions Inc. disposal site in Tooele County. It's also the case with requested bills on water quality, wildfire, metals recycling and pesticides.
And one issue that's landed Utah in the national spotlight this winter unhealthy and ugly spikes of air pollution isn't the subject of even one bill.
"We're very frustrated that they don't seem very interested in the issue," said Brian Moench, president of Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment, a group that last week called on Gov. Gary Herbert to declare a health emergency because of the pollution. "And we're wondering what it's going to take to change that."
Last fall, a legislative task force weighed northern Utah's winter smog problem as part of a larger study of improving the state's economic development prospects. Meanwhile, during much of the month between Christmas and this week's opening of the 2013 Legislature, mountain basins throughout northern Utah stuck out as having the worst air quality in the nation.
Amanda Smith, director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, said her agency isn't proposing any bills this year. Meanwhile, she's following a proposed cut to her agency's budget of $238,000 a year.
That funding reduction was originally proposed last year as part of the Legislature's plan to consolidate two DEQ divisions, one overseeing solid and hazardous waste and the other charged with emergency response and cleanup. If the cut is approved this year, a position will be cut from the air-quality division and a financial analyst will be cut from the water-quality office, according to Smith.
"The session is always an exciting time, and DEQ is just trying to be a productive partner with the legislators who are involved in our issues," she said.
When it comes to legislation to help improve air quality, she said, political leaders and the public need to begin working together.
"We need support and we need political support in addressing the problem," Smith said.
One bill that has been introduced involves the chemicals used to fluoridate drinking water.
"It's a bill to help counties manage liability and to provide transparency to the public by disclosing all constituents being added to their fluoridated drinking water," said Rep. Roger Barrus, a Centerville Republican and sponsor of HB72.
Meanwhile, a constituent request is the driver behind Sen. Gene Davis' bill to beef up the information provided by pesticide companies after they treat neighborhood yards. The as-yet-unnumbered bill would require signs including the name of the pesticides used to be posted after commercial treatments.
"I am trying to find a way to do this consumer-friendly," said the Salt Lake City Democrat.
Rep. Joel Briscoe, D-Salt Lake City, is proposing a resolution to acknowledge the hard work of fighting wildfires. The requested resolution is a shout-out to firefighters statewide, including the many volunteers who helped deal with the 1,528 wildfires last year that consumed 413,000 acres in Utah.
"We owe them a lot," Briscoe said.
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Kennel Biter :/ (destroying her teeth in the process)
My youngest (about 2 now) has begun a relatively recent and awful habit...
She is now starting to flip out in her crate. She has chipped 2 teeth now, and is starting to file down her canines (caudal surface, she has ground a line onto each tooth on the side facing the back of her mouth). I am so frustrated! She is ruining her teeth!
She has been OK with the crate since she as ~4mos.
I have Kongs and other toys in there. So far the Kong is the only thing that holds up, but even then she will just get everything out of it within an hour. It quickly becomes useless, and there are days I come home and her Kong is still mostly full. I have tried a plethora of toys, and I learned a few things 1) She apparently CAN shred any of jw's toys 2) the weakness of everything else 3)those everlasting treat balls are a joke 4) Need to buy stock in Kong.
She is left alone for about 6 hours. I know, but it's the best I can do. I tried having someone come let her out/play with her in the middle of the day, but this seems to just piss her off more. I tried coming home to give her a break once, then I had to leave again. She just about destroyed the crate after I left, snapping a weld.
Even worse, her new tooth snap happened after being left alone for ONE HOUR.
I have no idea what to do. I can't afford to drop four figures on a crate, but I know capping her teeth will be just as expensive if not more. I also need to work full time!
I'm thinking of starting to leave her out of her crate, but...it is kind of :crazy:
just to think about. I have no idea how destructive she will be in the house.
try leaving her out for a few minutes here and there unsupervised and gradually increase the time she's out. Obviously block areas she's not allowed to be when you're not home. Its likely she's just tired of the crate. She may surprise you.
WHo are you training with and what kind of classes?
Have they got recommendations?
You may want to start a different training like flyball or herding or..... if your basic obedience classes are no longer challenging her.
How many miles of OFF leash exercise is she getting about every other day?
You able to pack her into the car to visit friends and their dogs for fun socialization activites to mentally and physically engage her?
She sounds bored. She sounds frustrated. And she may now be starting up with a neurotic behavior that will be very hard (expensive) to break if you aren't able to be proactive and change/challenge her life for the next year or so.
BTW, my dogs can be good in the crate for over 8 hours if needed so it's not the TIME element that is the issue.
This is one of the circumstances that can come up in our breed and why I don't actually recommend them for most people. It CAN be much harder. They CAN need alot more from us than many other breeds.
Some obedience we are working on - longer heels, (fancy, the flashy kind where she looks at me, lol), running heel, long down stay, recall from a distance, all of the above with distractions, tricks, etc. Her reward is to chase and retrieve a tug. It gets her running a lot.
Also, she is turning 2 around...Feb-April (not sure of bday), so I have been sitting on my hands and letting her grow up before putting her through some wear and tear.
I have a lot of questions as far as doing some sort of sport with her. She seems perfectly fine, and I have had more than one vet give me the green light. I work weekends, so finding a class may be difficult. I have taken agility classes before with my other dog, but I will have to wait until August :cry:
She is getting bare minimum 1 mile a day. I mean I'm tired after work and I still take her one mile. Usually 2 miles at least 3x a week. She is about 2 years old, and I am strongly considering starting to jog with her. 4-5x a week is 1/2 mile warm up with play/obed. at the park (15-45min at least), plus 1 more mile.
I agree she is bored and frustrated. I think she is just maturing into a typical GSD and little walks with some playtime and obedience are just not going to cut it anymore.
ALSO, there is a side of my house that could be easily turned into a dog run. Should I try this? I have roommates...who are OK with this, but NOT leaving her in the house!
I would definitely try the outside dog run!!!!!!
Make it a safe comfy place for her with a Dog house and if necessary a shade cover over some of it. A kiddy clam shell pool with water in it is great for summer.
I bet she'll be much happier with a bit of space to move around (being in a crate for 6 hours a day has to suck, I have to leave my dogs for 9 -10 hours because of work but they have a huge yard around the house).
it's still not a substitute for exercise but it may stop her from becoming totally neurotic :)
The only thing you will have to keep an eye on to start with is that she doesn't bark all the time and annoy the neighbours.
My dog went through this...I muzzled him in a wire basket muzzle in a vari-kennel until he stopped. He still stays in a plastic crate, much less issues with him trying to reef the door open. We had a variety of factors - he was getting tons of mental and physical stimulation but had recently had mouth surgery so no chewing/biting and he was FRUSTRATED. Even after he was back to "normal" the behavior hung on for a couple of months but now he rarely does it anymore.
I generally agree with everyone else that frustration is usually the cause.
Out of experience, however, I have a question-- is there a possibility something happened while she was in there that made her fearful of being in there?
My guy LOVED his crate. We were training constantly and crating was never an issue. While we were gone and he was crated, a tree limb fell on the house over the room he was crated in (didn't fall through or anything, just made a god awful noise). He is a nervy dog to begin with, and that set him off and he broke out. It took a LONG time and a lot of re-training to get him to be comfortable in a crate again... he was terrified. Anyways, just a thought.
So whatever your weekdays off are and nights off, should allow some classes to be fit in. A night at class will tire your pup out as much (better?) than a long walk at night. And should be more fun for the both of you.
Keep googling to look for clubs/classes in your area. If you are interested in something specific like agility, look up agility shows because the sponsoring club will be mentioned and then you'll have their specific infor to search.
Since CA is so huge and SoCal the same I probably can't specifically help you though these are some agility places I just found...
Startline Agility Center - ************************************************** **********HOMEPAGE****
Contact Point Agility - Agility Dog and Handler Training in Los Angeles
All of those are places to start and if you contact them they can recommend someplace closer...
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Softball Advances to Horizon League Championship
By Rachel Buck (@GBRachel)
DAYTON, Ohio (GreenBayPhoenix.com) – The hot hitting and solid pitching continued for the Green Bay softball team as it advanced to the Horizon League Tournament Championship with a commanding 9-1 five-inning win over Valparaiso on Friday afternoon.
Green Bay improved to 26-12 overall on the season and will face the winner of the Valparaiso/UIC elimination game later this afternoon. The championship game will take place tomorrow at noon CST.
Senior Ashley Nannemann (Burlington, Wis.) put together an impressive start in the circle to improve to 10-7, pitching a complete game and scattering three hits with two strikeouts while allowing just one unearned run. All but one Green Bay batter tallied a hit in the contest.
Green Bay got on the board in the first inning to assume a 2-0 lead. Junior Hailey Mohrfeld (Menomonee Falls, Wis.) led off with a double to deep center and one batter later sophomore Marissa Michalkiewicz (Appleton, Wis.) delivered her fifth home run of the season deep over the wall in right center to bring in the two runs.
Valparaiso responded in the top of the second as Janelle Bouchard doubled to right and Jessie Marinec hit to Miranda Spangberg (Wausau, Wis.), but her throw to first sailed high and allowed Bouchard to score, cutting the Phoenix lead in half, 2-1.
Getting one of those runs back in the bottom of the second, freshman Katelyn Huemmer (Sun Prairie, Wis.) led off the inning with a single down the left field line. The next batter at the plate, Spangberg went to put down a sacrifice bunt to advance the runner. The hit was picked up by Valparaiso pitcher Taylor Weissenhofer, but her throw went wide of the bag at first and rolled to the fences on the right field side, allowing Huemmer to score and Spangberg to advance all the way to third.
Green Bay pushed across two more in the bottom of the third to grow the lead to 5-1. Senior Miranda Reinke (Milwaukee, Wis.) delivered a leadoff home run to straightaway center for the first run of the inning, recording her fifth home run of the season and extending her reached safely streak to 23 games. After the home run, Valpo starter Taylor Weissenhofer exited the circle and was replaced by Mollie Lindeman, who retired her first two batters faced. However, Abby Brinkmeier (Eagan, Minn.) then singled to left before the Phoenix was able to capitalize on another Crusaders error as Huemmer singled to right. Valpo's Kaitlyn Ranieri lost the ball, allowing Huemmer to advance all the way to third and Brinkmeier to score for the 5-1 advantage.
It was a productive bottom of the fourth, with the Phoenix driving in five runs on four hits to jump out to a 9-1 lead. The Phoenix received RBI hits from Reinke, Michalkiewicz, Shannon Butts (Greenfield, Wis.) and Brinkmeier in the home half, with three of those hits coming with two outs showing on the scoreboard.
Valparaiso put one on base in the top of the fifth but Nannemann got the final batter to ground out as the game ended in a run-rule situation with the Phoenix owning an eight run lead.
At the plate, Reinke went 2-for-3 with two RBI, while Michalkiewicz was 1-for-3 with three RBI.
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There are many elements which distinguish a good compact digital camera from a bad one. Those factors are related to the optimal performance of the camera and determine whether the camera is operating as it should operate. Those elements include technical aspects such as lag time, which is the time between the moment you push the button and the moment the picture is taken. The longer the lag time, the worst the quality of the camera is. Getting a digital camera with a shorter lag time will add to the cost to the camera price as the more expensive digital cameras have a shorter lag time.
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When you are shopping for a cheap compact camera with a great quality, you will find many options that are affordable and efficient. But to have a compact camera with the price you want, you will have to sacrifice some important features. The quality of the camera's lens is one of them. As the price goes up, the lens' quality goes up with it. Some other thing you have to sacrifice is the camera's endurance, as cheap digital cameras tend to be more soft and delicate and have to be handled with care. While the expensive ones can take on all the hits. The final result of a compact digital camera can be one of the few things you do not have to give up on to purchase a cheap one. You can find yourself a cheap camera which can still produce high quality pictures.
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Another thing however, you just want to take personal picture of friends and family members, a cheap compact digital camera would fit your needs.
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Anyone here ever bought a "Mystery" from someone using the ebay ID: ishipslow
I'm just curious. Was reading his feedback and wanted to check here with you all to see if anyone has done business with him.
He also says he is making them, so, I am just checking to make sure he's ok.


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Discussion in 'Great Skate Debate' started by quiqie, Oct 20, 2012.
Did they whisper anything into each other ear while grinning?
It says he is pleased with Riazanova/Tkachenko's performances, but there is still work to do. Shpilband also remarked that the referee missed the extended lift by Virtue/Moir in the short dance. He said Cappellini/Lanotte are very strong this year and have improved from Finlandia. He said that Virtue/Moir are not in their best shape, but it's hard for him to comment on it since he didn't train them this season. He was asked why he chose the same music for C/L as V/M, and said that they have very different interpretations and that Carmen is a classic and will continue to be used. Shpilband also said that he spoke to the judges and that some prefer Anna and Luca's FD for the drama, composition, etc.
Sorry, don't have time for a word for word translation.
and then gave an interview in Russian pointing out they should have gotten an extended lift deduction in the SD, that they are not in great shape and that some judges preferred his Carmen to Marina's Carmen.
It looks like Igor has been working hard with his teams this season and he has results to back it up. I'm happy that he was able to spring back so quickly after getting fired so unceremoniously from Canton.
Translation = You are both dead to me!
Somehow, I can't imagine Linichuk hugging Zoueva in that situation.
Honestly, I think Shpilband looks better -- calmer and happier -- than he has in years, being on the chase.
Both V/M and D/W are considered front-runners for gold and silver in Sochi, and no one thinks that's because they've made a break-through with Zoueva. If they keep this advantage, it's because he was responsible for getting them to that level. If they lose the advantage, it was on Zoueva's watch. As SLIVER said, if D/W come in second (or lower) to V/M this season, there's a good chance he'll get them back, although if Davis is (still) involved with Andreev, this could get tricky.
He knows they will never leave Marina for him, whereas he may have a chance with D/W. Why wouldn't he want to politick to give himself a chance to coach to another Olympic gold?
Believe it or not I see D/W as the team to beat, especially after watching SC and SA back to back. They came out stronger.
Unless D/W have some sort of injury, I don't see anyone outside of V/M beating them.
That is not going to happen. Surprisingly it's Virtue and Moir who have shown to be more vurnerable after Shpilband's departure. Scott is already carrying an injury. If anything D/W came out smelling like roses.
I totally agree with this post.
On the other hand, V/M were within a hair of D/W's SA scores, and everything he mentioned can be fixed -- the judges could get used to V/M's program with exposure, the lift can be shortened, they have plenty of time to get back into shape, and heal his shoulder -- which gives V/M a greater upside.
The judges have basically tied the top two teams in PCS--it's the technical side that is taking a hit. D/W's SD had the least amount of hits, but even that had a level two for one of the YP patterns and the crazy lift at the end. I think all four programs from these two teams will be doing a lot of growing and perfecting, so at this point I don't know what to expect.
I think Meryl and Charlie are too comfortable and entrenched where they are now to move before the Olympics, but like others have said, if their results stagnate even with improvements made in training, I think they're competitive enough to do some haaaaard thinking.
Hugging is not same as smiling.
I prefer Luca's and Anna's Carmen too.
Marina has no clue about technical aspects, she never has, she never will. All she'll do is keep on with those teams thanks to what Igor did before. V&M are already working with many more people now that Igor is gone, the ones not doing that will falter because she doesn't get the levels. IT was Igor's work, hers was to politik.
i have the impression that staying in the k&c even after,is a way to intimidate the rivals..i might be wrong.
i've seen lots of fake hughs in my everyday life
I always thought Igor was supposed to be the politician. At least that's what I remember people saying when he had B&A. His MO was to coach teams from tiny countries like Estonia and Lithuania so he could get their judge in his pocket. It'll be interesting now that he doesn't really have any top teams so he has nothing to trade or barter. The only "name" team he has full time is Chock/Bates, right? Then there are C&L and R&T, but I don't see either one making a big breakthrough until after Sochi.
Marina will do fine with D&W and V&M because they already have the technical base but it's going to be hilarious when they retire. I really doubt she can bring a team up from scratch which Igor can. Her teams can have horrible technik in addition to her horrible choreography. I guess she'll try to make herself into a Tarasova, a "finishing" coach who takes more established teams and gives them a makeover, but it's not going to work as well under CoP because it all comes down to levels.
That was often said of Katarina Witt. I'm sure it's not true in this case, as C&L have always been complimentary to V&M and I'm sure they just wanted to closely observe the debut of the other Carmen.
Yes, they always look up to them and they have often told me how much they appreciate their programs.
Marina was the one with the more political approach. And she was the one bargaining, not Igor. Igor tried to do that, but he was also a lot more subtle in his approach. Had Marina been there before, I am sure Tanith and Ben would have been world champions at least once.
But Marina is a not a developping coach AT ALL. She stole Gordeeva/Grinkov, and now she does it again, to another of her colleague, once again for fame, control and probably money. But she is no Tarassova nor Linitchuk. Because Tarassova or Linitchuk once took teams from scratch while Marina hasn't and probably can't. Once her current teams retire, it'll indeed be fun to watch
Remind me who Tarassova took from scratch? All I can recall is a time people spoke about her the same way you speak about Marina.
Tarasova is now 65. I am pretty sure she didn't start her coaching career with coaching elite skaters. It is not how it works. No one would give elite skaters to complete beginner coach. So there must have been a lot of students she had at the beginning of her career who she started coaching from scratch.
Thanks but that didn't really answer my question or my point.
eta..I found my own answer, I think, so far B&B
Well, I wasn't around 40- 45 years ago when she started coaching and I was never interested in Russian skating around 1970s so I wouldn't really know who from beginners she managed to bring successfully to Europeans/Worlds medals. But you could do your own research if you are interested...
She must have had some pretty impressive results because she was awarded
Honoured coach of the USSR (1975)
Honoured coach of the RSFSR (1972)
At that time she was 25 and 28 years old. I don't think people are getting coaching awards in their twenties that often.
Witt didn't simply sit in the K&C and observed her top competitor while they were skating. She stood right by the board .
like cat wars for territory. i love it! im crazy for this kind of tricks between competitors. its fascinating. human behaviour shows its animal nature.
wish i could know more about it
Zueva is known for what actually ? I mean as of coaching ? On her own, she never achieved anything. She had, twice at least, had to steal from another coach whom she was a partner to achieve something in her name.
Tarassova on the other hand was being know well before her successes for what she had done with young skaters from scratch.
? A lot of times I see skaters get up to go only to be told to stay in the K&C, then they are allowed leave sometime during the next performance.
You really think so? I feel like if they wanted to go with Igor they would've done it. Also I think especially with Igor's comments about V/M, and who knows if he'll say anything about his other teams, time will tell, but if they left I think that it could get ugly and be a distraction and I just don't believe D/W are interested in that at all.
Yeah, like B/A were never going to leave Shpilband/Zoueva, until they felt like second fiddle to the teams that started to beat them, and left a year too late.
I don't think V/M would leave, even if they, by some miracle, finish second to D/W: I think win or lose, they'll get more outside choreography. D/W, though, especially if the judges start to distinguish the difference between V/M's FD, and the shite that is D/W's, might very well switch to Shpilband in the Olympic year to get full attention. It's not like B/A moving to a new environment and training regimen, but a switch to one with which they're familiar.
I think they should have gone to Shpilband this summer, actually. Take the 2011 tango, if it was indeed made by Shpilband, that was the right route for them imo. It was very technical, but not in a negative sense because, in art, pure technique can have its own, fascinating aesthetic. so the tango was actually captivating but not in the normal sense of the tangos. and it managed to be connected to the music.
Chock/Bates's Zivago shows this kind of technical beauty and clarity that goes along with the music. it's much better than Notre dame de Paris, so, if Davis/White were given, say, this Zivago program, they would have looked more interesting this year.
Zoueva is romantic, an old soul: Valse triste, Mahler. Nineteen century. She probably share the same romantic sensitiveness with Tessa and Scott. And with the word romantic I mean a much wider concept, obviously. Now, Davis and White probably don't share the same vibe. They skate in full speed, they're not contemplative. They could represent a new, "modern" concept of ice dance, but only if they're guided by someone like Shpilband, who understands them better.
This year, they want to push hard on "chemistry". As a matter of fact, I feel some sensuality from Notre dame FD, the problem is, if they want to tell the story/relation of Quasimodo and Esmeralda, well, sensuality is not exactly the main component of it. i'm not sure what the concept of the FD is because the cuts are confusing. they probably pick the best-sounding parts of the musical, or the parts that they liked the most, but they don't work together. unless the purpose is not telling a story but to show some different moments of the story without a real connection inbetween.
but if the key word is "chemistry", they still should make clear what character Charlie is playing. there is no sensual chemistry between the hunchback and the girl. second, if chemistry, as Zoueva intends it (i.e., in a romantic way), is not their strenght, it's a mistake to force to make it come. it's like trying to unlock a door with an herring


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The four displaced siblings often attended old-timey festivals and gatherings, watching others and performing themselves. At one of these festivals, Dickens met Mike Seeger (younger brother of folk legend Pete Seeger), and the two formed a band with her brothers. Over the ensuing decade, Dickens became active in the folk/bluegrass movement around the Baltimore/Washington, D.C., area, playing bass and singing with several bands, including the Greenbriar Boys, who toured with Joan Baez in the '60s.
Around this time she met Mike Seeger's wife, Alice Gerrard, a classically trained singer also interested in old-timey music. At the nearby Library of Congress, the two began researching early feminist songs and then incorporated them into their own repertoire. The duo performed throughout the country -- particularly the South -- and recorded two albums for Folkways, Who's That Knocking (And Other Bluegrass Country Music) (1965) and Won't You Come & Sing for Me (1973).
The two separated in 1973 -- two later albums were compiled from previous recordings -- and Dickens began her solo career with a flourish. She recorded four songs for the soundtrack to the Academy Award-winning documentary about coal mining, Harlan County, USA. Three years later, she contributed to the soundtrack for With Babies and Banners and began a solo career five years later. Her three solo albums for Rounder, Hard Hitting Songs for the Hard Hit (1981), By the Sweat of My Brow (1983), and It's Hard to Tell the Singer from the Song (1987), include old-timey country alongside protest songs and songs in a more contemporary country style. Rounder's A Few Old Memories distills the best of the three albums onto one disc. A recipient of a National Heritage Award from the National Endowment for the Arts in 2008, Hazel Dickens was widely recognized as a pioneer in bluegrass music and women's music overall. She died at the age of 75 due to complications from pneumonia in Washington, D.C. on April 22, 2011. ~ John Bush
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|Oh dear It is endearing how they can get attached to one toy only. Sofie was a good sport about it and certainly deserves a new ferret toy. What I do when I make the switch as my Sting loves his white bear toy so much - but the bear can only take so much love is to wait and when Sting is outside - replace the old worn out bear with a new one. I tried giving him 2 bears - but no, he only favored one bear. Hopefully your Sofie isn't so fussy!
Rainy day squabbles...(long, pointless narrative)
As a back story, Sofie LOVES, I mean really freaking loves her squeaky toys. She doesn't care much for her Kong, likes raw bones but doesn't obsess, and she is always hilariously careful not to puncture any squeaky toys because she just plain likes the noise. Yann, he just enjoys destroying things. He's creepily efficient at it.
It's nasty out today, and until I take the kids to my mom's so I can walk the pups before I go to work, we can't really get out, so the pups are inside, and I gave them each their favorite toy to keep them occupied for the next couple hours. Sofie got her squeaky ferret, Yann got a frozen chicken thigh. I hear crunching and squeaking in the kitchen and assume all is fine. I'm changing a diaper, when I hear my 2 year old talking to the dogs, but since there's a baby gate up I'm not concerned. There's a strange moment of silence. Then I hear a dog whining. I get the baby strapped into the bouncer and go to investigate, and my toddler informs me, "Mama, I gave Yam ferret! Sofie mad...." It was too late. Sofie made the mistake of sharing her ferret with the people puppy and was betrayed. Within the span of two minutes Yann has successfully dispatched BOTH the squeakers and they had been discarded. Once his work was done, he had no use for it.
Sofie was lying flat on the floor, the remains of her beloved ferret lying on her front paws. Yann was happily crunching away on his now thawed chicken, glad to be rid of the nuisance squeaker. Sofie's still moping in the corner. Looks like our before work walk will be to the pet store to pick out another, because this is just the saddest sight I've ever seen. At least she forgave the toddler and gave her a "hug."
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FP Helmet on EBay right now. Does anyone think it might be a recast?
FP Helmet on EBay right now. Does anyone think it might be a recast?
If its the white one where it doesn't say FP in the description but says "If you know this helmet then I've already said too much" then yes it is. It's a recast of the budget kit sold to ASOK I believe.
Looking at the guys name on ebay, he is a banned member here....he had Multiple accounts which he trolled many people and now it looks like hes recast a helmet his feedback says hes sold a few of them
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I informed FP and will be telling asok as he owns the mold...but hes saying theyre the real thing...
I believe another member posted pics of one bought from that guy and the structural weaknesses of his poor materials were VERY apparent. You could shine a light in the helmet and see thin spots. Not a good thing if you're planning on trooping with it and it takes a fall. Not to mention warping.
I am also aware and I don't think there is much I can do about it.
Asok, I think it sucks that people are selling very poor copies of your mold. I think the best we can do is to tell new members to stay away from eBay (other than MOW), hopefully people will listen.
This recasting sucks, i seen this on ebay yesterday and was very tempted to bit on it, just shows every member should consult this place before making silly mistakes
. great to see truth will always win out.
Did you buy one personally? You speak as if you are holding one of these helmets in your hands at the time of writing this post. Basically this entire thread is just saying recast sucks blah blah blah - kind of pointless and done to death. I did buy one of his/her helmets and it was pretty decent, perhaps their technique has improved thanks to critiques like yours? I also received the helmet in 2 weeks, unlike the usually 2 years some other 'sacred cow' sellers here.
Not supporting the recaster, but would rather buy off of him rather than the BS from the other a-holes who act as if they are doing their customers a huge favor buy selling to them. If the recaster is such a problem to them, then they should up their game a bit.
Way to introduce yourself Carl!
Apparently you did NOT read the Code Of Conduct section, specifically in regards to Recasting:
TDH Documents
Sounds like you got the "Johnson" part right at least....
Welcome to TDH CarlJohnson. Hopefully you can turn this around
The simplest way I can describe it is this: recasting thing is about respect, or lack thereof.
Fettpride sculpted that helmet, made a mold, and sold the mold to Asok. Asok provides good quality helmets to people at a fair price.
To recast Asok's helmet is disrespectful to him.
I don't care a bit about any of the other grey-zone complaints people raise about LFL intellectual property, derivative work, etc... No matter what sort of words you want to use, it is disrespectful to Asok to copy something he makes without his permission.
I am really upset that you gave that sarcastic thumbs up, that is so against the rules of conduct in regards to respect. And then you allude to my surname as a penis, ouch! I won't be able to sleep after that clever jab.
I did read the rules and I don't think I broke them by questioning the authenticity of JodoKast's claim that the recast helmet was poor quality as if he had personally seen one.. Nor did I break them by buying a recast helmet. It seems that every forum like this has the same MO - say only what the others say and if you say anything to contradict that sentiment, then you get dogpiled. Seen it before, not interested. I was just giving my opinion and if it gets your panties in a twist, tough ***** for you as a 39 year old man.
Stormtrooperguy, yes, you are right, it was disrespectful to Asok if it even true - has anyone really proven this definitively? And no, FP didn't sculpt the helmet, he recasted a MR helmet with a few small mods. That is specifically mentioned in the rules of conduct, which seem to not apply to some.
Who was being sarcastic? I'm sure you will ingratiate yourself to the TDH community quickly.
Again Karl, welcome.
Please feel free to use the search function which may answer your questions.
Oh, Hey! Dinner and a show! (Hey, 1,000th POST!)
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CJ, way to introduce yourself to TDH. With that kind of attitude you will not make very many friends here.
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ok, putting on the mod hat for a moment. the op was simply asking about the possibility of a recast helmet found on ebay, this isn't a discourse about the pros and cons of recasting. now i'm as guilty as anyone of going off topic in this thread, but lets get back on the original topic, or at least keep it light.
Setting the record straight, again â¦
The helmet in question was in fact an MR Production Helmet, that 'I' purchased directly from MR when they were still doing business, and put a CONSIDERABLE amount of time and effort into attempting to correct the garbage mistakes that they made with it. It sat on a shelf for more than TWO YEARS, while everyone else and their mothers, exploited the very same helmet, while MR was still in business might I add. I decide, âAFTERâ MR went out of business to share the work that I put into it. My very first recast in 10 years. Wow? Iâm SUCH a dirtbag, right ? Thinking that people might appreciate my interpretation of the helmet that had been sold to death by everyone else without a single modification, and most cases without even as little as a corrected visor pinch. I offered my interpretation of this helmet at a time that if you didnât have your own interpretation of it, you were no longer a helmet maker, because sculpts and mystery helmets weren't going to cut it anymore. It was supposed to be THE definitive helmet. I offered my interpretation of it, and for some reason, people preferred it? Go figure? Yet some four years after the fact, I still get my balls broken for it. Again, go figure.
Before this, every other piece and component Iâve ever offered, including helmets, have either been my own sculpts, or purchased rights from private individuals. Always above board. when NO ONE ELSE was, or had ever been. Still seeing pitchforks raised at me some four years later is just ridiculous. Iâm so damned tired of it. Get over it. I said it before, I wasnât the first to recast it, and I certainly wasnât the last. But I was certainly the ONLY one ever to be vilified for it.
In regards to the topic of this thread, hell yes I had a problem with it. Partly because itâs sad to see it exploited by some anonymous dirt bag. I sold the mold, of MY interpretation of the helmet, to Asok. Gray area or not, argue it amongst yourselves until youâre blue in the face, there was still hard work invested, MY investment. My purchase of $450 from MR, MY many hours of modifications, MY time and materials to make the mold. And it was passed on to someone that I made arrangements with to continue producing it. Therefore recasting it becomes a disrespect to Asok.
But that isn't event what pissed me off the most. Where I took the most offense was the fact that the re-caster kept the âFPâ seal on the front of the helmets and worded his auctions as if though HE were ME, or and agent of ME, tricking unsuspecting customers into thinking that they were buying directly from ME. Anyone would have taken issue with this if they were in my position. He eventually modified the wording of his auctions (still quite deceiving), but kept the FP seal. And yes, it still pisses me off. Does anyone here want to argue that they wouldnât have felt the same?
CarlJohnson, - it sure does sound like youâre another sockpuppet for the ebay dude . But thatâs up to the administration to sort out. If youâre not, youâre obviously just âanother anti-fanâ. If you are him, letâs get it right man. Maybe YOU should have gone out and spent $450 on your own helmet , invested some of your own man hours into conjuring up your own interpretation of the helmet, then spent a couple hundred bucks on making a âproper moldâ, after having possibly first taken a few JC molding and casting courses before using the public at large as guinea pigs while you learn the trade. Recasting like this is still considered riding the backs of âothersâ, and their hard work. I generally don't talk trash about other members works, but those castings are down right embarrassing.
Lastly, cut out the shots about GMHâs still taking 2 years. Itâs getting old. GMH back logâs have long since been tied up. And with only a handful of misc regular backorders left to be filled, I've practically returned to normal business. It was a bad chapter for everyone. Mistakes were made. Explanations and apologies have been given. It was a bad year and a half. Most everyone has moved on. Itâs **** like this that has made me bitter enough to not want to spend any time here anymore.
Happy belated New Year, to all
Last edited by fettpride; Jan 3, 2013 at 2:45 AM.
While I totally understand where you are coming from Chris, and completel agree, why you would even bother going into that much detail towards someone with a post count of less than 10 is beyond me. Everyone whos been around here long enough knows the story, and everyone has moved on. We all understand the deal with recasters, and henceforth, is why we basically just ignore them. Not coming around here much anymore is your own choice, but it just seems the only time you do post anymore is either kinda angry or explaining yourself. I love all the hard work you do for the community, and I guess would simply love to just see you come back here again for the reason you started : for pure enjoyment of the hobby. Im having a lovely aged Tequila on the rocks at the minute mate, so ill give you a quick toast to finding your enjoyment for all things Fett again in 2013
Sincerely brother,
I too have your back Chris. You did the work and when someone else tries to take credit for your efforts, you are well within your rights to get angry. The noob is probably bitter about buying a POS bucket and is trying to defend his purchase. If he would have done even a little research, he could have gotten a much better lid.
I know this is going off topic and probably beating a dead horse, but the whole GMH thing is in the past. Hopefully that whole experience as not fostered such bad feelings that you leave the board. Everyone here knows the work you put in and noobs like myself need people like you to provide the services that you provide as well as the knowledge of the hobby. All I ask is that you try to let bygones be bygones, come back to the boards more often and keep making kick ***** products. And to anyone that is still fuming over the GMH thing, get over it. Don't let something like that sour everyone's experience with this hobby.
And like Jayvee said have a drink, take a deep breath, and look towards a new year


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If you love custom animations, then you're going to enjoy this new jailbreak tweak called AquaBoard - Water Effects by iOS developer Elias Limneos. AquaBoard will add a realistic-looking liquid animation to the lock screen (plugged in or not) and the home screen. It is very cool and comes with some customization options to make it even cooler.
When you install the tweak, you will see immediately what the tweak does; it responds to your touch. You can tap, swipe, or twirl your finger in circles and the water animations will respond to your input. It also runs from behind the application icons on the home screen, so it will not feel awkward while using it.
After installing, you can go into the Settings application and you will find a preferences pane entitled "AquaBoard." Going into this pane will present you will tons of options for AquaBoard that you can adjust to your liking. The preferences pane is displayed below:
From the preferences pane, you can enable and disable the tweak on demand. You can also enable or disable the animation from any of the individual places: the home screen, the lock screen, and the lock screen while charging.
You can also adjust the theme, or the animation style of the liquid animation and below that, you can adjust the frame rate. For older devices like the iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4G, you may want to leave the tweak at the default 20 frames per second. Since these are single-core devices, the higher 30 frames per second may not render correctly. From the themes, you can pick any of the following animation types:
- Turbulence (default)
- Aqua Sphere
- Waves
- Shockwave
- Unseen Abyss
- Abstract Artist
- Heavy Taps
- Smudge Brush
You can also pick to have the splashing animations begin at startup or not and choose to reset the lock timer, which helps to keep the lock screen from dimming on you while you're using your fingers to play with the animations.
AquaBoard is purely for entertainment and customization. People that like making their iPhone do fun things for no real useful purpose will enjoy AquaBoard because it makes your iPhone different than everyone else's and it offers endless minutes of entertainment for just about anybody. If you can't stand backgrounds that are constantly moving, then this tweak may not be for you.
It is highly recommended that you use this tweak on newer, dual-core devices like the iPhone 4S. The graphics will render much nicer with that added graphics power. You will also be happy to hear that battery life isn't really affected – AquaBoard uses "battery friendly OpenGL rendering" according to the developer.
EDIT: Users are reporting incompatibility with many WinterBoard themes. Buyer beware.
Name: AquaBoard - Water Effects
Price: $2.99
Version: 0.1-48
Requirements: iOS 5.1.1
Repo: BigBoss
Developer: Elias Limneos
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Like Freddy Krueger and Tiger Army, Punkvoter Never Die!
Last month Punk Voter folks got together in Frisco and sussed out what we'll be doing next. After helping to get more 18-24s to the polls than ever before- and halting the steady slide in the % of youth voters- in November's national US elections- Punk Voter is switching our focus.
Now we're going to concentrate on 4 specific areas for the immediate future:1. Impending draft and encouraging Conscientious Objectors to register now before the draft occurs.2. Protect Roe vs. Wade and related choice issues.3. Fight increased media consolidation and encourage media literacy.4. Repair our Democracy- recountable, accessible touch screen machines, Instant Run-Off Voting, Public Financing, true Campaign Finance Reform, and on and on.
You can read more about it in AT Mail Male Jesse "Luscious" Townley's Guest Column on the Punk Voter site. There's also an update on Jesse's campaign for Berkeley City Council there. Dig in and step up!
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The Centers for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain of sexually transmitted disease. This disease is contracted through dangerous and high risk behavior. The disease is called Gonorrhea lecthim (pronounced "gonna re-elect him"). Many victims have contracted it after having been screwed for the past 4 years, and in spite of having taken measures to protect themselves from this especially virulent disease.
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"6 BUSTED IN E. VILLAGE ATTACK ON COPSNovember 7, 2004 -- Six rowdy concert-goers were arrested in the East Village last night for tossing glass bottles at cops dispersing the crowd, police said.
More than 200 people had gathered for an afternoon concert in Tompkins Square Park where the punk group Leftover Crack sang songs urging violence against cops.
As the concert started to wind down at 6 p.m., witnesses said several unruly people started to skirmish with arriving officers. "I'm not going to lie. They were throwing bottles at the cops," said spectator Caroline Coughlin, 18. "But it was in reaction to the cops' violence." Four men and a woman face charges ranging from disorderly conduct to inciting a riot to resisting arrest.
A fifth man faces a criminal-mischief count for smashing the windows of a police car and drug charges after he was found with some leftover crack in his pocket. No one on either side was injured. "
Alternative Tentacles recording artist, Leftover Crack, have ended the latest leg of their extensive touring with a chaotic night in Arizona. The events at the Brickyard in Phoenix, Arizona and their implications as to the future of Leftover Crack have been hotly debated on the internet. The band's frontman, Stza Crack wanted to set the record straight and stress that the band has NOT broken up and no shows will be cancelled on the band's upcoming European and Southern US tours.
"First off we're are very excited to have four more years to slander a tried & true American Villain as our "leader", for a second we thought our 'Fuck World Trade' record cover was gonna be completely dated after a mere 2 months after it's release. Oh yeah, we are not broken up, we'll see the rest of you in Europe (Nov.10th-28th) & in the southeast of the U.S. (Dec. 10th-20th)"
So doubters beware, Leftover Crack are headed your way, lock up your liquor cabinets and spread the word!
P.S.- And don't believe everything you read on an internet messageboard!
... and don't forget that half of the country agrees that Dubya's a terrible Commander-In-Chief. Also, keep in mind that 51% of the vote is not a mandate, at least not in reality (in the Administration's reality it is, but their distrust of facts and truth is well-documented).
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We had a great time, and we'd like to thank all the fans who came out and the 5 great bands who really made it happen. Props to Slim's for a smooth, rockin' Halloween, and a "Best Costume" award to the ape-girl (who was really a guy) with the AT Bat tattoo in the middle of her/his back. There were a ton of rad costumes, so competition was fierce! -Jesse the Male Mail
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From the Guardian UK
Bush tops film badman poll
Thursday October 28, 2004
George Bush may be neck-and-neck in the polls with John Kerry, but there is at least one survey that puts him on top - as cinema's best baddie.
The American president was awarded the dubious honour of Movie Villain of the Year for his part in Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11 by 10,000 film fans polled by Total Film magazine.
Mr Bush beat stiff competition from Spider-Man 2's Doctor Octopus, played by Alfred Molina, and from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre's wannabe lumberjack, Leatherface. Even Gollum from The Lord of the Rings and Kill Bill assassin Elle Driver, played by Daryl Hannah, proved no match for the White House's current tenant.
Total Film editor Matt Mueller said Mr Bush was "absolutely terrifying" in Fahrenheit 9/11: "He looked like a man who had lost control - the famous scene where he sits there in a school, absolutely paralysed, after being told about the twin towers, is just one example.
"Lots of people saw [the movie] and movie-goers are saying that there's no one like George Bush to strike fear into people's hearts."


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Posted by Stephen Mann on August 31, 2012
I recently recorded a SaaS-related on-demand webinar with Patrick Bolger of Hornbill and as with my recent blog on service catalog with ServiceNow it seemed an easy opportunity to turn some of my slides into a quick-and-dirty blog (aren't they all?).
Much has been said about the benefits of "SaaS for IT service management (ITSM)" …
For many organizations, the key benefit of SaaS is its simple, subscription-based pricing model that provides a lower and consistent level of expenditure which is Opex rather than a Capex investment – highly suited to those organizations wishing to invest limited Capex into business innovation projects rather than into IT. I deliberately haven't stated that SaaS is cheaper as "it depends" ... Many tools have a "breakeven point" in the three to four year timeframe where SaaS becomes more expensive to customers than on-premises.
This simplicity of pricing can also be viewed from a value-for-money perspective, in that a per-seat subscription will usually cover access to capabilities across multiple ITIL (or ITSM) processes rather than the traditional need for organizations to buy multiple licenses across multiple ITSM products (or modules), giving an organization the freedom to increase its ITSM maturity without extra cost (unless additional people need access to the solution).
Posted by Stephen Mann on August 29, 2012
People-related IT service management (ITSM) blogs seem to be popular. Two based on the ABC of ICT work of Paul Wilkinson and his GamingWorks colleagues are amongst my most popular and more recently one detailing future ITSM roles (stolen from the Forrester Service Management And Automation Playbook writings of Glenn O'Donnell) is also proving to be very popular (it is also a good pre-read to this blog).
Hence I'm now stealing some people-related guidance from Eveline Oehrlich's "Evolve Your Service Management And Automation Skills And Staffing" report to look at staffing for ITSM success, starting with career development.
Architect a service management and automation (SMA) career development plan
Posted by Stephen Mann on August 20, 2012
Unfortunately I don't often hear "strategy" and "IT service management (ITSM)" in the same sentence, unless of course someone is maligning the ITIL 2011 Service Strategy book or if an organization is justifying a significant investment in a new ITSM tool (to me this is too often the breeding ground for failed aspirations). Alternatively we often talk about (and are consumed by) tactical ITSM issues and our tactical responses. So where and what is your ITSM strategy? And where is your ITSM strategic plan?
If you have answers to these questions you probably don't need to read this blog so feel free to choose another. If you don't, don't you think you should? I've stolen some written-word from my colleague Jean-Pierre Garbani to get you thinking.
What's your strategy for ITSM strategy?
I'm not going to answer this – I just thought it a funny question. Better starter questions are probably: "What do I mean by strategy?" and "What is strategic planning?"
I can't help but use the ever-useful Wikipedia for the first:
Posted by Stephen Mann on August 13, 2012
At our core we are "IT people" (hopefully you are shouting at your screen, "No, I'm a business person!" but please bear with me), so it is all too easy for us to look at the future of IT service delivery purely from a technology perspective; that is, to be absorbed by the opportunities and challenges such as bring-your-own-device (BYOD), mobility, social, shiny SaaS ITSM tools, and cloud per se.
For instance, my colleague Glenn O'Donnell can often be heard saying that "the future of service management is an automated one," and, unless you have access to the report from which I lifted this quote (and much of this blog), it is too easy to forget about how the "yellow brick road" to the future affects our people. Glenn's report covers this in some detail, and I have politely stolen some of it to include below.
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Okay to start, i figured I'd go to the source, rather then the salesmen for the college, "another 3 years don't wooorrry". I'm 25, admittedly no qualifications, canadian (ontario) and trying to plan where to go next.
Ideally I wanted to teach abroad to explore a bit, see a different culture, and have my bases covered..as I'm sure most do, and I was hoping for a high school in an asian country. China, or Japan preferred. Maybe I'm being optimistic but it seems like it could be fun.
1. I need tefl obviously. But is there any limit on the teaching age for either of those countries? For example, that after 30 (would take me a few years to save, and get everything in gear to be a teacher) I wouldn't be allowed to?
2. Is there any website, or anything you'd recommend me to research beforehand, besides cultural, and location info?
3. Is it better to go for a regular room, or a homestay?
4. This is a bit off topic, but for those learning another language, is there a program or system you recommend? The two big one's I've been looking into are rosetta stone and pimsleur.
5. This may be a bit much but, would it be okay to PM someone to bounce ideas off of, and maybe help me set up where to go next?
6. I read a few posts before posting this, in your experience, is it possible to save at all? Of course - not a lot, but make some headway/put something away.
7. This is a personal one which I'm not expecting an answer, but how is being abroad for diabetics? I know in recent years it's become sort of 'popular' (diabeetus jokes) but that would be one of my main concerns -> insulin.
8. Is it better to take certification (tefl, certa) in the country (let's say for this example, japan) or should I get that before leaving?
Thanks in advance, I think I'll leave it here for now. I do have many more questions, but those can wait. And as corny as it may be, hope to hear from you soon.


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Very good!
Spiritgreen wrote:Not 'Obi Bun Kenobi'? ::puppy eyes::
Daaamm yoouuuu. I must have that.
Re: Lucky at last
I love black cats. And I love this reminder that just because *my* black cat is from hell, doesn't mean they all are. I've always told my fiancé that I wanted a "nice" black kitty - and here he is! :D
Good job, ramyb!!
Re: Babou
He remembers me!!
inspektordogge wrote:Seriously, make it different. You can get bitten HARD. I emailed and asked if I could use the SF giants logo on my high school band's t-shirt (Disneyland trip, we saw a Giants v. Dodgers game), and I got a strong no and a thorough warning. Sports teams are pretty stiff about these things.
oh I will. Thanks for your concern.
Re: Breakfast is ready
Re: Cat Tree
"Cat Tree"
Tree, tree, tree, made of cats. I hid a dog in the bark as well. =D
Sorry this is sooo late, but I figured I'd do one last kitty shirt.
Re: Three to a Tee
And lastest but not leastest...
three kitty silhouettes,
all in a row,
will they get any votes,
I really don't know
bassanimation wrote:Daaamm yoouuuu. I must have that.
Lol. Awesome!
I am sad this doesn't look like it will print. So wearable!
Very cute!
Re: Catbox condos
Thanks Narfcake, lonelypond and greenlightgo!
Re: Rescue
Re: Cat Courier
Re: Kitty King
Re: CATerpillar
Re: Caught
I really want this to be printed.. GMV, GL.
Very cute design. I hesitated since the sketch looked so rough on the shirt, but then I saw how smooth the thumbnail is. If that's how it would look on the shirt, then I'd love it.
Re: Soulmates
I really like this design.
I'd be more likely to get/wear it if it had a subtler contrast, such as if the tree were brown with darker brown lines, instead of the sharp black-white contrast.
I want this O.O
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Nice artwork!
You have a good point, eyrene.
i'm not sure why there is so much noise around the edges on this design. I guess I sized it down too much without cleaning it up.
The artwork is very big, life-sized almost. If you look at my Feline Orobouros, you can see how smooth that silhouette is -- and it is on the left on the Three for Tee design.
Thank you for looking past my posting error, and sharing your vote with me.
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WHY WOOT WHY!?!? I LOVED THIS SHIRT! This was so cleaver! LOL! I had to explain to my brother that it was the best shirt ever because of the "persian" lmao! Oh god I love it... Stupid rejection...
jmf1081 wrote:Shouldn't there be 8?
Of course. But that's what makes it perrydy.
thank you. should the lines be bolder or something? I feel as if the shirt is too light, it wasn't like that when I was working on it so I feel like I need to create more contrast and make the lines black it may look better?
very nice. i especially like the hidden dog. it looks like he is chasing the cats up the tree. gmv.
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Okay, I'll bite. What do your cats represent?
Re: COPYCAT
This is the only one I wanted..........why was it rejected!?
Re: Cat-ions
such an awesome shirt! got my vote and i hope this one wins!
j5 wrote:Monoprice is a great source of very capable, very affordable, tablet hardware, assuming you don't want to scour thrift stores for a used Wacom.
My thanks to you again, j5! I was not familiar with Monoprice.. They have a great selection at multiple price points I also followed a couple of leads from them to Sumo -- which you may already know is a cool drawing program (unfortunately, the programming lives online and streams a bit slowly for my test, but cool, nonetheless).
Although I frequent thrift shops for art supplies/materials, I never thought to look for art technology. Eyes wide open.
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Meedox, do you write Kawaii Not? No wonder I love this shirt so much. =^.^=
chicaboricua wrote:can someone alert me when this shirt sells elsewhere? im new to these shirt sites. please to enlighten.
Try teemagnet.com it has links to many shirt sites, though the prices will vary - so pay attention to that.
sarahthebibliophile wrote:um... similar shirts almost always exist. I spend a silly amount of money on woot shirts and other items and am pretty annoyed with the fact that they seem to have arbitrarily applied this rule. As others have pointed out there doesnt seem to be any uniformity.
I think I am going on Woot-Strike.
Walmazan - I sincerely hope this shirt prints elsewhere as I will definitely buy one.
It almost seems that when an Idea has a plethora of similar shirts woot shrugs and lets it by, but if there are only a hand full it gets rejected. I suppose when there are a hundred versions already there also wont be any chance of a lawsuit. But it does seem annoyingly inconsistent.
You won't remember every image you see. Though I'm sure Walz did know that there would be similar designs on this subject. After all it is an old saying, and the internet is made of cats
spookynutz wrote:Meedox, do you write Kawaii Not? No wonder I love this shirt so much. =^.^=
Yeah, it's me. The kawaii kinda seeps into everything, right? XD
Re: things my cat brings me
My kitty likes to bring in birds through the dog door. Then he defeathers them in the house while we're at work. It's so much fun to clean it up when we get home!
Very well done!
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Thanks for the kindness everyone!
That is the happiest, cutest little guy! It made me say AAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and then
I have a sweetheart of a black cat that lives outside, and I always worry about him because of stupid people who think black cats are unlucky. Can I get this shirt in a size that will fit him?
thatrobert wrote:
Congratulations on winning a Best Loser Award!
This is not SPAM.
Winning a BLA does NOT mean this shirt won't print -- I'm hoping it does.
Your one and only gift is this crappy little badge in your shirt thread. Enjoy.
And who said it was cool to be asking me these questions? Your who, what, and when, where and why are making my head spin.
Thanks again Robert , appreciated! (o;
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Argh! Time is short and the reviews I need to put together require a fair amount of it, so I thought I'd share how some of my desktops look like today while I finish those reviews.
A Window-ish vibe, a great looking GNOMenu theme, some Conky eyecandy thanks to Conky lua and a much deserved tribute to Pulp Fiction.
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FEDORA 15 Beta
Gnome Shell provides an extremely clean desktop, perfect for an impressive wallpaper to take the leading role. The Orta theme and Faenza iconset look amazing on their own, but even better when combined.
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Once again, Orta, Conky Colors and the Air Docky theme... All good matches for a bad-ass lizzard.
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Yes, I keep testing Unity (In an attempt to avoid jumping into conclusions earlier than I should), and although I hate how the menu and dash look, there are some things one can do to make Unity look rather attractive.
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Pulp Fiction <<< where can I get this background ?ReplyDelete
@Anonymous: Download it from here:ReplyDelete
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How to have changed the GNOME 3 Icons?ReplyDelete
Changing icons in GNOME Shell is not as straight forward as one may wish, but it's doable. You need to download the icon theme, extract the corresponding folder, and save it under /usr/share/icons, if I am not mistaken. Then, use GNOME Shell Tweak tool to change icon themes.ReplyDelete
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Defense Entrepreneurs Forum 2013
DEF (Defense Entrepreneurs Forum)
Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM (PDT)
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Event Details
What is the purpose of the conference?
DEF2013 is more than a conference to mingle and hand out business cards. It will be a unique opportunity to interact and connect with fellow military and veteran entrepreneurs to push your ideas forward. The conference is a combination between a TEDx-like forum and a Start-Up weekend. It is your chance to first learn about how to successfully sell your idea from experts in industry and proven entrepreneurs. Then, you'll be given the opportunity to present your idea before a board of peers, military leaders and accomplished civilian businessmen.
Where will this conference be held?
DEF 2013 Conference will be held at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. It is located approximately 3 miles south of "The Loop" or Downtown Chicago.
What are the dates of the Conference
The conference will be held 12-14 October 2013.
Who is invited?
This conference is primarily directed towards inspiring military innovators of all ranks. Both civilian and military personnel are invited to attend. Senior leaders are also invited to attend.
Who will be speaking at this conference?
We've compiled a list of proven innovators from all branches of the the service along with well-respected entrepreneurs, business leaders and senior military officers. Also featured are veterans who became entrepreneurs, finding success in the outside world utilizing the skills they gained while serving with front-line units. Current emerging leaders will be able to hear their stories, interact with them, and take lessons in entrepreneurship back to their home commands. Along side these veteran-entrepreneurs, attendee's will have access world renown faculty members from the University of Chicago, whose life's work is focused on bringing needed change to status quo organizations.
What is the format of the conference?
There are two main elements to the weekend: The first consists of 20-30 minute, TED-esque talks by emerging military leaders, both officer and enlisted, with audience participation highly encouraged. The Saturday morning session will feature a variety of topics presented by a diverse crowd of Disruptive Thinkers. Sunday's morning session will showcase military entrepreneurs – both veteran and currently serving warfighters – as they explore the connection between building an actual business and serving one's country.
The meat of DEF2013, however, is in the Startup Weekend-like afternoons. Ideas, generated pre-conference by actual attendees, will be discussed at length, and solutions proposed in a collaborative, freeform way. To support these breakouts, professors from the U of C Booth School of Business will give two roundtables on marketing and sales and be placed as mentors within the ideation groups. At the end of the weekend, each of the self-assembled teams will come up with a comprehensive, relevant solution to whatever military problem they set out to tackle.
When & Where
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 8:00 AM - Monday, October 14, 2013 at 11:30 AM (PDT)
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DEF (Defense Entrepreneurs Forum)
DEF promotes collaboration and innovation between emerging military leaders and civilian counterparts, providing a professional network and tools to shape units and organizations for the future.


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I'm really excited about the train ride there, because I love riding trains, and recording a podcast/doing other nerdy zine stuff on the train.
As far as CZF, i'm excited to see Aaron Cometbus speak, the other zine readings on Friday, Zinester's Karaoke should be hilarious, seeing Godspeed You! Black Emperor, the zine organizers event (ZOE!), and hopefully catch Cindy Crabb's workshop and some of Eric Ayotte's film fest. Most of all, i'm really excited to hang out with friends, old and new, and meet lots of new zinesters and trade for lots of new zines. There's a lot more i'm excited about, but that will do for now.
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Every rider has different needs, a unique attitude and wants to express that when they ride. There is a wide array of gear and accessories available to help you ride comfortably, securely and in your own inimitable style. I've listed some of the basic categories here along with a list of some of the major manufacturers in each.
Gear For The Rider
You don't just hop on your motorcycle and ride away. Well, maybe some riders do. We've all seen those guys in shorts, T-shirt and tennis shoes flying by on their crotch rockets, weaving in and out of traffic on the Interstate. But unless you're one of those knuckleheads you probably have a little ritual you go through each time you're going on a ride known as gearing up. Here's my list of some of the top gear for riders, and, if you're riding two up, passengers.
Most states have laws requiring you to wear a helmet while riding. If you live in a state without a helmet law, congratulations, your legislators think you're intelligent and mature enough to make that decision on your own. So prove them right and wear a helmet, even if you don't legally have to. Years ago comedian Jerry Seinfeld did a bit on helmet laws that's still funny, and true, today. "The point of the helmet law is to protect a brain that is functioning so poorly, it's not even trying to stop the cracking of the head that it's in."
There are four basic styles or types of helmets for street riding; the full face, modular or flip-up, open face or 3/4, and the half helmet or shorty. The first two cover your entire head. The modular type helmet allows you to flip up the front of the helmet, from the chin guard to the visor, allowing a rider to eat or drink without removing the helmet. The open face model lacks the chin protection of the full face, but covers the rest of the head. The half helmet covers the top of the head and maybe a little of the back of the head depending on the model.
Before deciding which style to buy you should be aware of a study areas of the head most often suffering impact in motorcycle accidents. Almost 35 percent of impact occurred in the chin area, making the chin the part of your head that is most likely to incur impact. There are only two types of helmet that afford any protection to that part of your head, the full face and modular. I don't know about you, but I'm fond enough of my chin that the only type of helmet I wear is a full face model.
DOT Approval: All helmets sold in the U.S. for use on public roadways must meet Department of Transportation approval. Some helmet manufacturers also submit their helmets for testing by the Snell Memorial Foundation, which uses different testing methods. Don't purchase a helmet unless it has a DOT sticker on it. If you can find a helmet with both DOT and Snell stickers it's passed testing by both organizations.
Fit: No two heads are exactly alike, so it's important to try on a helmet before buying it. It should be snug, but not tight. Cheek and brow pads should touch your face.
Comfort: Look for a helmet with adequate ventilation so you'll keep cool in the summer. It's best if the vents are adjustable, that way you can close some of them when riding in cooler weather.
Manufacturers: There are dozens of companies making helmets. Some specialize in certain styles and some are more expensive than others. Some of the more popular brands include Nolan, Fulmer, Arai, Bell, Shoei, HJC, Bell, Scorpion and Z1R.
Strap on your helmet, throw your leg over the saddle and you're ready to ride. Almost. Since your bike doesn't have the protective features of a car, which is basically a steel box on wheels, you need to wear your protection on your body. There are some basic pieces of apparel and each comes in a style to match every rider's attitude.
Jackets: One of the first pieces of gear motorcyclists buy is a jacket. Jackets come in a variety of materials; textile like ballistic nylon, Cordura and Kevlar, denim, and classic leather. Many include body armor inserts in the back and arms for added protection. If you live in area with cooler autumns and frigid winters and you ride during more than two seasons you may need more than one jacket. Many jackets come with removable linings, but some of those are too heavy for hot summer days. Mesh jackets provide adequate protection while allowing for superior air flow.
Manufacturers: Some makers of motorcycle jackets specialize in certain materials, dayglo colors or styles. Among the best known manufacturers are TourMaster, Joe Rocket, Vanson Leathers, Teknic, British Motorcycle Gear, Dainese, Alpinestars and Rev'it.
Gloves: Motorcycle gloves provide protection for your hands against abrasion in event of a crash and from road debris and weather. For winter riding you can choose electrically heated gloves that plug into an accessory outlet on your bike or connect directly to the bike's battery via a cable. Leather is a favored material, though for summertime riding a lighter textile will allow better airflow while still providing protection.
Manufacturers: Many of the companies that make motorcycle jackets also make gloves, like TourMaster, Dainese, Alpinestars, Joe Rocket and Rev'it. Gerbing specializes in heated gloves.
Boots: Your feet do a lot of the work when you're riding; shifting gears, braking, holding you upright at a stop. Protect them. Sturdy, over-the-ankle boots are the preferred choice for riding. And boots made specifically for bikers offer several advantages. They usually have reinforced toes, which is vital not only for protecting your feet but for keeping that left boot from wearing from constant contact with the gear shift lever. Motorcycle boots usually provide extra support in the ankle and have soles that give you a solid grip on the pegs and the ground. The key to a good boot is comfort. You want something that not only protects your feet but that also provides proper support and feels good on and off the bike. The classic motorcycle boot is the leather engineer boot, but there is a wide range of styles available from dozens of manufacturers.
Manufacturers: You'll see some names here that you've read in the other categories. Some boot makers made a wide variety of styles while others specialize in footwear for a certain type of riding. They include Sidi, Bilt, Icon, Shift, Diadora, Roadgear, TourMaster, Milwaukee Motorcycle Clothing Company, Alpinestars and Joe Rocket.
Rain Gear: If you ride long enough you're going to get caught in the rain. A rain suit will enable you to ride in comfort when the going gets wet. Most rain gear is made from vinyl or PVC material and comes in bright colors with lots of reflective areas to make you more visible to other motorists in the low light conditions that so often accompany rainy weather. You can purchase one-piece pants and jacket outfits or separate jacket and pants that are color coordinated. Make sure any rain gear you buy will fit over your regular jacket and pants. Good rain pants will be expandable at the ankles to allow you put them on over your boots. Also consider waterproof boot covers to keep your feet dry.
Manufacturers: There are many companies that make motorcycle specific rain gear, including Belstaff, Dowco, Firstgear, TourMaster, Nelson-Rigg and Frog Toggs.
Gear For The Bike
You love your bike. But there may some things you'd like to change, improve or customize. There's an almost limitless number of accessories and gear you can add to or swap out on your motorcycle. Here's a starter list of categories you may want to consider for your ride.
Luggage: When I bought my first bike I picked up a helmet, jacket, gloves and boots at the same time. That pretty much depleted my discretionary funds for a time. And that was fine. I was still feeling my way, new to motorcycling and my trips were pretty short. As my confidence grew so did the distance I rode. Then I started using the bike as my daily commute vehicle and realized storage space on the motorcycle was extremely limited, as in zero. A motorcycle specific messenger bag I found online provided some immediate and relatively inexpensive relief. It had room for some files, lunch, a change of shoes and not much else, but that did the trick for awhile. When my wife asked me to pick up some groceries on the way home one day it was time to add saddlebags.
Unless you have a full dress touring bike you may find yourself in a similar situation. One of the first pieces of gear for the bike that many riders add is some kind of luggage. You can opt for saddlebags, which come in a variety of materials from leather to ballistic nylon and even hard shelled bags that can be color coordinated with your bike. If you go with soft bags you'll need to install saddlebag supports to keep the bags from getting caught in the rear wheel. Be sure to check the specs of the bags you're interested in to make sure they'll fit on your bike. Some large bags may require you to relocate your tail lights.
Depending on the type of bike you have a tailbag is another option. I also ride with a tank bag. Mine is magnetic so it goes on and comes off the bike easily and is big enough to hold my phone, wallet, a few tools and most anything else I'd otherwise have to stuff into my pockets. Smaller still are handlebar bags. This type of bag will usually hold a small wrench or socket set.
Manufacturers: You can find motorcycle luggage from a number of companies, like Willie & Max, Saddlemen, River Road, Chase Harper, Givi, TourMaster, Icon and Cortech.
Seats and Backrests: The average motorcycle seat is made to fit the average butt. The problem with that is very few of us are exactly average. Spend a couple of hundred miles in the saddle your backside is likely to go numb. A custom seat can cure that, but it's going to cost you. Seat pads will provide some relief at a much smaller price, but some of the higher end pads can still cost a couple of hundred dollars. Still, if you do a lot of long distance riding either alternative will be worth the cost. Rider and passenger backrests will also add to your comfort and provide support for your lower back, especially on longer rides. Your passenger will also feel a little more secure with a backrest. Many custom seats often backrests as an option but you can also get a backrest without replacing your seat.
Manufacturers: Most motorcycle manufacturers offer custom seats and backrests made for their own bikes. Some of the high end custom seat makers include Mustang, Corbin, Russel and Sargent. Seat pad makers include Butt Buffer, GelSeat, Alaska Leather and Air Hawk. Saddlemen, National Cycle, Jardine and Grasshopper Limited. If you go to the Grasshopper Limited website and look at their backrest for the Suzuki Boulevard M50 you'll see a photo of my bike.
Electronics: For many of us part of the allure of riding is the solitude and the adventure of discovering new places and ways to get there. Occasionally though it's nice to be able to communicate with your passenger or co-riders, listen to some tunes or know where you're going, or where you are. For those times there are some electronic gadgets made especially for bikers. You can opt for a GPS system, intercom or audio system. Many of them can be attached easily to the handlebars. Some can be helmet mounted. With the advent of Bluetooth you can link your GPS to your intercom and cell phone and in some cases your MP3 player.
Manufacturers: Garmin and TomTom make GPS systems specifically manufactured to withstand the vibrations of being mounted on a motorcycle with controls that are easy to operate even while wearing gloves. Bluetooth motorcycle intercoms/communication systems are made by Cardo, Interphone, BikerCom and Sena. Jensen, J & M, and Cycle Sounds are among the companies that make motorcycle audio systems.
Maintenance Gear: Even if you're not the type to wrench on your bike your bike to get it purring just so, there are some maintenance related items you'll want to have. If your bike has a chain final drive then you need to lube it regularly. Most bikes come with a small tool kit, and for most of us that will be enough to keep everything tight or to make adjustments to mirrors and such. But if you do more than those basic tasks to your bike you may want to consider a tool kit that includes wrenches, sockets and screwdrivers. You should also have a decent tire gauge. Two items that will come in handy for making sure your bike is ready to ride at all times are a battery tender and a small electric air compressor so you can ensure proper tire inflation before every ride. And to keep your ride sparkling use motorcycle specific wash solution. For those times that you need to store the bike, or if you have to park it outside when rain or snow is forecast a good bike cover will keep it dry.
Manufacturers: Motorcycle tool makers include BikeMaster, Motion Pro and Cruz Tools. Dowco, CoverMax and Durashield all make covers for bikes. You can pick up a good battery tender and small electric air compressor at most bike shops, automotive stores and even some big box stores.
This should be enough to get you started on your gear and accessories shopping list. For additional information on items you may want to consider check out the "Budget For More Than The Motorcycle" section of the article 5 Things You Should Know Before You Ride and for cold weather gear read Riding A Motorcycle in Winter. A trip to your local dealership can also give you a chance to see and touch some of the gear listed here in person before you buy.


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Power down and disconnect you OneTouch drive(s) from your Windows PC.
Maxtor OneTouch Settings Update
This software contains a setup program that will update all previous versions of the Maxtor OneTouch Settings application for original Maxtor OneTouch drives. This program will only work on compatible Windows Operating Systems.
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Download the file Express_HD_EN_1_1_127.exe to your Windows desktop.
Step 3
Once downloaded, double-click on the Express_HD_EN_1_1_127.exe file.
Step 4
When prompted, click Unzip to extract files to your PC.
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When the software finishes extracting, a window displays notifying you that 11 file(s) unzipped successfully. Click OK to proceed. At this point, EMC Retrospect Express HD 1.1 Update prepares to install to your PC.
Step 6
The Welcome screen is displayed. Click Next to continue.
Step 7
The License Agreement is displayed. Review this agreement, click on the I accept the terms of the license agreement Radio Button and click Next to continue.
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The customer information screen is displayed. In the fields provided type in your User Name and your Organization (optional). Click on either the Anyone who uses the computer (all users) or Only for me Radio Button and click Next to continue.
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The Setup Type screen is displayed. Maintain the Recommended setting and click Next to continue.
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The Ready to Install the Program screen is displayed. Click Install to start the installation update. At this point, a status window displays the installation progress of the software.
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When finished the InstallShield Window Complete screen is displays. Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Shutdown your PC and connect your OneTouch/OneTouch II drive to your PC. When both power and interface cables are securely attached, turn on the OneTouch/OneTouch II drive.
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The installation is complete. Turn on your PC.
More Information
Seagate suggests that you install the Maxtor OneTouch Settings Update, if needed in conjunction with EMC Retrospect 1.1 Update. To determine if you need this update, open My Computer:
If you see an icon called, Maxtor Locked Drives, then install the OneTouch Settings Update.
If you do not see an icon called, Maxtor Locked Drives, then the OneTouch Settings Update is not necessary.
NOTE: Reference Seagate Knowledge Base Article 189361 for detailed installation procedures for the Maxtor OneTouch settings Update.
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