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U can also get a knock at startup for about 15 seconds in really cold weather when the oil is thick and cold. Should go away almost immediately though after startup.
I have a 2009 Raider, If the bike has been sitting any length of time the engile knocks when it is first started up, afetr about 15 seconds it goes away. I also have 2 2010 Raider S models that don't do the same. My raider S model is a 2010 with about 4500 miles, The Raider 2009 has about 1500 miles, almost new. Anyone have some ideas?
Agreed Capt. If you do get a dealer that wants to blow you off, contact a Star rep, they're located in CA and were very helpful. Have your vin # ready and pump them for information, they're quite rightous.
Agree with the lifter issue and it should be an easy fix if you find a shop that won't give you crap about it. It's not like it's an unknown issue and why any shop would argue against it is beyond me.

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The Virginia Waterfowlers' Association (VAWFA), Virginia National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) and Virginia Trapper's Association (VTA) in partnership with VDGIF will be hosting four Predator Management Workshops throughout the state this May-June.
These educational component workshops are developed for the general public and will be conducted free at both Bass Pro Shops and Gander Mountain stores. These workshops will benefit sportsmen and landowners who want to know more about managing wildlife and reducing predator numbers. There will also be opportunities for HANDS-ON educational workshops with trapping equipment provided by the Virginia Trappers Association.
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Looks like we are on track for doing a run of machined aluminum ears with a stalk as well. This thread is meant to be an interest only thread to show us how many people would be willing to possibly commit to this run.
The time table is about 4 weeks from the placement of the order with our machinist. We should have a prototype and picture of the ears and stalk both on and off the helmet fairly soon. But we want to make sure there is at least enough interest for the ears to even do the run since we will need around 30 people to do this.
A full set of Boba Fett Ears matching the ones made for the new FPH helmet in machined aluminum metal with screws and tapped for easy installation and an accurate hallow stalk matching the one used on screen. That will be 5 pieces total.
For all 5 pieces we are looking at a total of $245 a set.
What helmets will this ear fit?
The ears will fit most of the helmets out there with a tad bit of modification on the helmet. I think mystery helmets will work fine with the ears, I.E. the Marrow Sun, Sgnt Fang, the Sky Gunbro, and the Boba Maker. They should also work with limited moding on the MSH1 and 2. I will post base measurements of what the size of the fitting area will be tonight or tomorrow followed by a printable PDF that you can trim out and place on your helmet to see what the extent of the mods that you will need to make, if any to fit on your bucket.
How will the run be handled?
This is the interest thread for it... based on your posting (AND PLEASE POST YOUR INTEREST if you just PM me that can be lost of forgotten and I don't want to miss anyone... so please POST IN THIS THREAD IF YOU ARE SERIOUS! We will not pay to get the prototypes till we can see if there are enough to do this!
Why would I want metal ears?
Both the ESB and ROTJ hero helmets used metal ears. Its more obvious on the ROTJ as that version dosnt have painted ears, just dirty metal. But if you want clean, accurate ears, this is the upgrade to end all upgrades!
If I miss out on this run will there be another chance down the road?
Nope, we will do no more runs beyond this one... this is it!!! Get them now, get two if you want 2 sets and that will be it. This run is being done AT COST to benefit the board and this is as cheap as it gets. I dont see any other opportunity's down the road for this and I for one have been waiting 2 years for this chance! If you can convince your self to get a metal gauntlet rocket then for goodness sakes, you have no reason not to go for this run!
Once I pay, how long before I get my ears and stalk?
Should be about 4 weeks from payment to delivery. Each set will include insurance and a tracking number... all will be PMed to each person on the run.
I will be posting a interest thread on the RPF as well as we need as many as possible. 30 people to be exact to make this happen. We will be shelling out a fair sum of cash to get this going so we have a prototype and we have to pay for a custom cutting bit for the machinist as well thus the interest thread without pictures. Once this thread starts moving we will pay our shop to start on the ears and should have them with in a week or so to post up pics for everyone. Trust me they will be well worth it!
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Twitter and gendered language
Of all the things to spark a debate over the lack of gender neutrality in language, I really hadn't expected Twitter.
Twitter seems to get a lot of flack. Upon telling people that I have a twitter, they usually roll their eyes or laugh in my face.
They tell me it's Twitter promotes the death of language and creative thought.
They tell me that it's weird to update people on everything you do (nobody cares) [OH BUT THEY DO] and it only promotes stalking.
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MASON CITY, Iowa – Using cover crops in sustainable fruit and vegetable production systems is a topic with increasing grower interest. Researchers will share information on the cover crop topic at a workshop Friday, April 5 in Mason City. Iowa State University and USDA-National Laboratory for Agriculture and Environment will hold the workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the North Iowa Events Center, 3700 4th Street SW, Mason City.
The workshop focuses on information of value to commercial horticulture extension specialists, county extension horticulturists, regional food systems working group members, local food organizations, IFVGA and PFI board members, and IDALS and NRCS personnel. Fruit and vegetable growers interested in learning about cover crops also are welcome. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
Participants attending the workshop will learn about cover crop types, planting, management, benefits and issues associated with cover cropping in fruit and vegetable cropping systems. Workshop speakers from Iowa State include Ajay Nair, extension horticulture specialist; Gail Nonnecke, horticulture professor; Andy Lenssen, agronomy associate professor; and Tom Kaspar, professor with the National Lab for Ag and the Environment.
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Laurent Koscielny admits the variety of strikers in the Premier League means he has to be at the top of his game every week.
The defender has enjoyed an excellent second season at Arsenal after joining from Ligue 1 outfit Lorient in summer 2009, earning a call-up for France's provisional Euro 2012 squad.
Koscielny found it tougher during his debut campaign but believes he has acclimatised well to the demands of English football.
"England, in the past, it was 'hoof it' - but that is over," the defender told France Football. "You have every kind of striker; a Didier Drogba, who is so strong with his back to goal, Peter Crouch who is two metres tall, Sergio Agüero who is one metre 50 but so fast.
"It is not the worse for that - you taste everything and you improve more quickly. You encounter a different problem every week. One week it will be header after header because you are playing a team like Stoke who like to play long balls. The next, your job will be to pass the ball out of defence.
"The diversity of the attacking players you face pushes you ahead. In my first year at the Club I was a novice. To play against opponents as different as I had to made me improve."
Koscielny has previously cited improvements in his physical stature behind his progression this season - but it is also in his brain where the 26-year-old has learned to stay one step ahead.
"When I was in France I liked to 'stick' to the forwards because I had the ability to go in front of them," he said. "It was easier for me because those forwards were not as strong as they are here, when you're sometimes playing against huge guys who weigh 90 kilos and are still able to switch direction.
"I told myself 'wait a bit, move back one or two yards'. That way I can see whether his first touch will take him left or right, if I can intercept and initiate play from the back.
"We worked on my positioning because of the physical impact of English forwards. But even if I'm someone who likes the beautiful game, I also enjoy the physical side of it. 'Go to war?' - no worries."
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This ninja's got my back! Nice one woot!
Woot, you're going to bankrupt me.
"I'm bringing ninjas back..."
I see what you did there. Which is more than one can say about most ninjas.
For a ninja he's not doing a great job hiding.
Very stealth-y like.
Too rich for my blood...
Don't lean back in your chair; that shuriken can hurt.
Is this a permanent price increase, or the cost of a ninja on your back?
"Hi, how are you doing? My name is-....."
Very awesome design!
Is the back design a first for Woot?
That ninja should be a few inches lower on the women's shirt. Just sayin.
Bah. I was dumb and didn't realize it was on the back side. Whoops.
Must be the sign of the apocalypse if Woot's also raising prices...
I see this, and I can't help but think that I would have urges to scratch my back in an effot to stop the little guy.
Midget Ninjas can be the worst.
For those too lazy to look it up, here's why it's $12 now: http://shirt.woot.com/Blog/ViewEntry.aspx?Id=21031
Prime example of an impulse buy that I'm to skip this time around. Sorry!
I openly laughed at this one. Bought it for my first shirt.woot purchase.
Seems like a lot of posts going up about the price change.
Well, Here is the link explaining about the price increase...again.
I suspect this link providing will be needed for a week or so.
I just looked at this picture for a moment... looked for another couple seconds... and then started laughing out loud. Very clever. I like what you did there! I'm very tempted, but I'm going to sleep on it...
...so this is Japan's replacement of the "Kick-Me" sign?
Well, that entertains me. Ninja is on the side of the shirt wearer, yes?
If you can actually see the one on the back,
who knows how many are on your front! x)
This is full of epically epic epicness.
12 bucks...for a shirt for my son...many less shirts will be coming my way!!!
$12, is this a temporary increase, liike the annual summer hike in gas prices, or would you classify it as inflationary, like we'll all be able to remember back when shirt woots were $1.00 a gallon?
The real ninja is the $2 more for having a giant back print. lol
Something about a ninja on my shirt makes me feel bad. I'm in
Dammit... Why couldn't you wait untill tomorrow to raise your prices?
Very cute!
I just want woot to know that my NOT purchasing this shirt has absolutely nothing to do with the price increase, but rather that I'm allergic to green.
Or at least I look very allergic to it when I wear green. Not flattering.
Very, very, cute though. And I certainly hope to see more printing on the back in the future!
Mini-ninjas: the new kick-me sign
dang it! this is so worth $12...but is it going to be sold out in the morning, because i've bought too many shirts lately...
$12 now? Your budget shirts are now not so budget-y.....
Totally looks like the lovechild of a leprechaun and a ninja. Perhaps a leprenja, or a ninjachaun?
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Let's see ... I already have The Ninja Pandas vs The Diabolical Pirate Octopus,
Unstealthiest Ninja, Unstealthiest Ninja II, and Dojo Chores ... do I need this too?
Oh, thank God! The last thing I need is another t-shirt, but at $10 shipped, I just could not resist some of the designs! But at $12, I find even this very amusing design easy to let pass. Thank you, Shirt.Woot!
oh my gosh. If I got this shirt, I'd be paranoid all day about ninjas following me! :D
Narfcake wrote:Let's see ... I already have The Ninja Pandas vs The Diabolical Pirate Octopus,
Unstealthiest Ninja, Unstealthiest Ninja II, and Dojo Chores ... do I need this too?
Yes you do, to complete the set. Even though the price increase is a bit hard to swallow (especially since I have to pay tax), I went ahead and purchased one. Great design and a first for woot for a backprinted shirt.
Hmmm I was having a hard time justifying $10 shirts to myself at 1am now $12 seems to make it easier.
Wait didn't woot sellout to Amazon or something? Now they need to show a profit for the evil overloards.
Price hikes never make you popular especially when you are the discount store, the "$1.50 store" isn't nearly as popular as the "$1.00 store"
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By Joe Brewin
Arsenal's growing understanding in midfield is setting the team up for a bright future, according to Aaron Ramsey.
The Welshman, who celebrates his 21st birthday on Boxing Day, is one of a number of rising stars in Arsène Wenger's engine room.
The likes of Ramsey, Jack Wilshere, Francis Coquelin and Emmanuel Frimpong have broken into the first team in recent seasons while Mikel Arteta and Alex Song offer vital experience in that area.
"There's plenty of young talent there and we have to bond even more and gel as a team throughout the years," Ramsey told Arsenal Player. "Hopefully we'll make it successful for many years.
"It's important that you have that core, that you've been together for a few years and you understand each other.
"It'll only make us stronger because you realise what to do on the pitch."
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If you buy a NIB gun, should you expect it to be a current year model ? So I bought one today, and found out later is was made in 2010, is this an issue ?
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If you buy a NIB gun, should you expect it to be a current year model ? So I bought one today, and found out later is was made in 2010, is this an issue ?
If the manufacturer had issues with the particular model, in that year, it could be an issue........
To have better chances of getting the current year models, you need to purchase guns from the local gun shops where you can inspect the gun before paying for it or from a "busy" online store like Davidson's or Bud's Gun Shop.
Great answers guys---thanks. Another concern would be improvements in design/parts, if any, that would be lacking if you are not getting the most current model. This gun was indeed purchased from Buds (good call Leo), and they were unwilling to do anything when I asked about this. They stated the gun -was- NIB, so they did not misrepresent anything in the item listing. It seems to me, though, that a 2-year-old gun should not be considered "new", but of course what is meant is that it is not "used". Thankfully the manufacturer has verified there are no changes/impovements made since 2010, and I've not read of any issues with the 2010 models. Of course, the price wasnt a 2010 proce either---but was same as 2012 price (which btw was over $1800). Just seems that the manufacture and model date should be required to be disclosed for all guns by all dealers, since in some cases it could have consequences.
Yep, after you sign the transfer, they will say: "Sorry, it's yours!".
No, it's not an issue. Doesn't matter if you purhased on line or in a store. Many guns are mfgd 1 or more years before their sale. A new gun is a new gun. New in box doesn't mean it rolled off the line last month. It's not like bread, they don't go bad. Shoot and enjoy.
you mean there is not freshness sticker or expiration date on the bottom?:anim_lol:
It would depend on the gun and if the manufacturer has made improvements on that particular gun since 2010.
If I bought a new gun that was already 2 years old, I would contact the manufacturer to see if there have been any upgrades in that model. Often they will ship you the improved parts or install the parts for you if you prefer.
Check out the ratings for Buds on Resellerratings.com. I was looking at their prices then checked them out. I am wary. A place with very good prices AND high ratings is Kentucky Gun Company.


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Arsène Wenger hailed his squad and its younger members for their resilience and patience during Tuesday night's victory over Shrewsbury.
The Gunners were dealt a first-half scare when James Collins headed the visitors in front but rallied in the second period to secure their passage through to the Fourth Round.
Wenger handed full debuts to several members of his squad and was ultimately pleased with their efforts against the League Two outfit.
"The players took responsibility and grew into the game, especially the younger ones," the manager told Arsenal Player.
"Of course we know [Emmanuel] Frimpong and [Ignasi] Miquel because they have played already but players like Francis Coquelin and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain grew tonight. That is very positive.
"We will try to go for it [in this competition] and adjust the team to the difficulty we face in every game."
The full interview with the boss is now available on Arsenal Player. He discusses a stern Shrewsbury test, encouraging signs from his younger players and how the Gunners intend to treat the Carling Cup.


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Molly took on my Refashion challenge this month by creating something using Fabric Paint. Refashions can be as simple as this one today!
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Step 1: We chose a striped top and wanted to add some "umphf" to it but adding the same color paint to the stripe. Just Shimmery! Put the wax paper (or other material mentioned above) in between the t-shirt layers.
Step 2: Add the white paint to the white stripes. She found it easiest to use her finger to control the paint on the knit fabric. She also chose to do every other white stripe so there was a hint of shimmer.
Step 3: Let the paint dry for about 1 hour (or the package instructions). Add a second coat as desired. She liked the look of a hint of shimmer and not too over powering. We love this paint because it doesn't require any heat setting and it's the perfect combo of paint and glitter!
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The weight on the shoulders of players like Jagr and Lindros is pretty heavy. They are expected to carry their teams. This season when the big-name players of the league are being scrutinized, the Sabres' Hamel, Satan, Connolly, Dumont and Biron will be pulling together to do the work of a team.
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The Wall Street Journal vs. The Scientific Consensus
This is incorrect. The natural causes of past climate variations are increasingly well-understood, and they cannot explain the recent global warming. As discussed elsewhere on this site, modeling studies indicate that the modest cooling of hemispheric or global mean temperatures during the 15th-19th centuries (relative to the warmer temperatures of the 11th-14th centuries) appears to have been associated with a combination of lowered solar irradiance and a particularly intense period of explosive volcanic activity. When these same models are forced with only natural radiative forcing during the 20th century [see e.g. Crowley (2000)] they actually exhibit a modest cooling trend. In other words, the same natural forcings that appear responsible for the modest large-scale cooling of the "Little Ice Age" should have lead to a cooling trend during the 20th century (some warming during the early 20th century arises from a modest apparent increase in solar irradiance at that time, but the increase in volcanism during the late 20th century leads to a net negative 20th century trend in natural radiative forcing). In short, given natural forcing factors alone, we should have basically remained in the "Little Ice Age". The only way to explain the upturn in temperatures during the 20th century, as shown by Crowley (2000) and many others, is indeed through the additional impact of anthropogenic (i.e., human) factors, on top of the natural factors.
Most global warming alarms are based on computer simulations that are largely speculative and depend on a multitude of debatable assumptions.
This is not correct. Concern about global warming is not based primarily on models, but rather on an understanding of the basic physics of the greenhouse effect and on observed data. We know from data that we have caused the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere to rise sharply during the past century: it is now much higher than any time during the past 650,000 years (which is as far back as reliable ice core data exist). And we know that this rise in CO2-concentration changes the radiation balance of the planet and leads to a warming of global surface temperature. This is scientifically undisputed and well-established physics, which has been known since in the year 1896 the Swedish Nobel prize winner Svante Arrhenius calculated the climatic effect of a rise in CO2.
Since there is a continued increase in emissions of (in particular) CO2, continued greenhouse warming is highly likely to continue. The models serve merely to quantify these basic facts more accurately, calculate the regional climate response, and compute effects (such as the expected increase in ocean heat content or sea level) which can be tested against observed data from the real world.
The editorial then returns to the issue of paleoclimate reconstructions and the so-called "Hockey Stick", repeating literally each of RealClimate's documented "Hockey Stick" myths:
Then there's the famous "hockey stick" data from American geoscientist Michael Mann. Prior to publication of Mr. Mann's data in 1998, all climate scientists accepted that the Earth had undergone large temperature variations within recorded human history.
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Coyotes' Vernon Fiddler (38) grabs Canadiens captain Brian Gionta as Gionta tries to carry the puck past Coyotes' Sami Lepisto during the first period Monday night. John Mahoney, The Gazette
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• At a Glance: Andrei Kostistyn scored his third goal in his last two games, this one an overtime winner as the Canadiens defeated the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 on Monday night.
After a goalless first period, there were three goals in the second period as the Canadiens took a 2-1 lead.
Kyle Turris opened the scoring 2:49 into the second period, beating Carey Price with a shot from the slot.
But the Canadiens came back less than five minutes later when Tomas Plekanec beat Ilya Bryzgalov after Andrei Kostitsyn hit the post.
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It was only Montreal's second power-play goal of the season.
The Coyotes tied things up with a power-play goal of their own early in the third period, with Derek Morris scoring from the point after only 1:01 of action.
Price ended the game with 27 saves, while Bryzgalov stopped 26 shots.
• Key Moments: Despite the power-play goal, the Canadiens went 1-for-5 with the man advantage, including a few two-man advantages that came up empty.
• What It Means: Montreal improves to 5-2-1 after eight games and has won four of their last five games.
• What's Next: The Canadiens play three more games this week, starting on Wednesday when the Islanders are in town, with a rematch set for Friday in Long Island. The Panthers visit the Bell Centre on Saturday night, a game which could mark the return of defenceman Andrei Markov.


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So our little Ridley loves to talk, shes talks when shes playing, happy, excited, sad, or wants attention. I dont mind it usually because thats what dogs do. In the morning she lets us know she needs to go outside by whining and barking, no biggie, we let her outside. After we let her out (7 am) we put her back in her crate and I go back to sleep. (I work swing shift and dont get to bed until 2am) So after I put her away she keeps whining until I let her out and feed her but because of my schedule I usually feed her and our Dane later than normal. Our Dane is awesome; he loves his crate and will not make a sound until we get up. We are trying to figure out how to teach her to sleep in later like our Dane. I have even tried to feed her after I let her out but as soon as she goes back in her crate she starts whining again. We also have a roommate so I dont want to just leave her and let her whine and cry until she stops because I dont want to be disrespectful to our roommate. We are thinking about getting a bark collar thats only for her crate after we let her out but if anyone has any other suggestions let me know.
She looks really young so I would NOT recommend a bark collar for this.
I'd really up her exercise during the time in your schedule that works out. I also have shift work and an adjustable schedule, so our dogs CAN learn to adjust. But for my girls, I have to exercise them when I am able, so they are tired and well behaved when crated.
I have to keep the crate right beside the bed. I know some people that when their pup/crate are small they can actually have them on a table at the same level as the bed. Most of the time if my pups can see me and my hand can be in the crate, they settle down. I also like the filled kongs/purple squirrel dudes to keep them quiet and busy. The squirrel dudes are big enough you can fit a meals worth of kibble in them.
August does this too, and I also get up and let him out around 7-7:30am, and then he usually eats around 8:30 am unless I need to be at work earlier. I think they just want you to get up and play with them or be in their sight. August tends to keep the whining down until its close to 8:30, but if I am up earlier then I don't ever hear the whining. Your puppy probably just wants to see you, so maybe play a little bit with her since she won't eat until later, or if its possible block off an area for her to play in with her toys until you wake up so that you can get your sleep, and she can play inside without worry.
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This page is meant to serve as a NCAA compliance guide to friends, family and supporters of the Canisius College Athletics program. By developing a familiarity with the NCAA regulations regarding representatives of Canisius' athletics interests, you can help our department maintain the highest standards of integrity and success
Message from the Director of Athletics
The information below is designed to provide a brief summary of NCAA rules and regulations for representatives of Canisius College interests.
In line with NCAA philosophy, the control and conduct of the Canisius College athletics program includes being held accountable for the acts of all individuals that have been identified as athletics representatives.
This information should be viewed as a guide to the general understanding of NCAA rules, as it is not complete due to the dynamic and ever-changing nature of NCAA rules and regulations. Violations of NCAA legislation by athletic representatives can result in the loss of a student-athlete's athletic eligibility or disciplinary action against Canisius College.
If you are not certain about a NCAA rule, please do not hesitate to contact the Canisius College Athletics Department or Compliance Office before proceeding.
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A representative of Canisius College's athletics interests, or a booster, is defined by the NCAA as an individual, independent agency, corporate entity or other organization who is known to:
- Have participated in or is a current member of a group/organization that promotes Canisius' athletics programs;
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- Be assisting or have assisted in providing benefits to enrolled student-athletes or their families; or
- Have been involved otherwise in promoting the institution's athletics programs.
Common examples are season ticket holders, individuals who have donated to the Blue & Gold Fund, parents/guardians of student-athletes, etc.
Once an individual or organization is identified as a booster, that identity is retained indefinitely.
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- Contact (on or off campus) or call a prospect, his/her family, coaches or high school administrations in an attempt to secure hi/her enrollment at Canisius and/or participation in our athletics program.
- Purchase signed memorabilia, athletic awards, or other personal items from student-athletes from an unauthorized source.
- Using a student-athlete's name, image or likeness to promote your local business, organization or any commercial venue.
- Host an occasional meal for a specific team. Please seek out approval by the Compliance Office prior to such a meal by submitting an Occasional Meal: Booster Form (Word Document)
- Speak with current student-athletes at banquets, athletic events and other promotional activities they are involved in.
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Which one is for you, GNOME or KDE?
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I'm a KDE user since ever on Linux (about 2000~2001).ReplyDelete
I think KDE, GNOME and Unity are all capable desktop shells. All have their pros and cons.
However, the KDE applications are WAY better than GNOME counterparts. Compare Gwenview vs EOG, Kate vs GEdit, Dolphin vs Nautilus, Amarok vs Rithmbox, K3B vs Brasero, Klipper vs (no default, but Glippy or Pastie). The list is HUGE.
It's mostly the KDE applications, not the shell that makes me stick with it.
I think it's more than the apps for me, specially with all the improvements since KDE SC 4.5, but I agree with you that there are some that are superior to their GNOME counterparts. There are some that are worse as well, like Ark or Dragon. Then there are some apps that are so far out there that I think they should not belong to the KDE apps realm, like Marble, Kdenlive or Digikam. Digikam in particular has proven very unstable in my experience, a disgrace for the rest of KDE apps.ReplyDelete
How about Cinnamon. I am using it and find it stable and pretty neat.ReplyDeleteReplies
Cinnamon is based on GNOMEDelete
@Bernard: Cinnamon is not a desktop manager, just a set of GNOME Shell extensions meant to convert the beautiful GNOME Shell concept into something more similar to Windows. I personally don't like the concept behind it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 17, 2012 at 9:12 AM
Linux applications are still limited in features and variants compared to windows applications. Too much considering distro compatibilities and new distro versions.ReplyDelete
Linux is free but still limited in features.Replies
- AnonymousJanuary 14, 2013 at 4:05 AM
- AnonymousFebruary 7, 2013 at 6:37 PM
Personally, I agree with the Productivity comment of GNOME, and perhaps that's why I prefer it. I just installed the Ubuntu distro again, this time 11.10; and while there may not be too many customization possibilities [out of the box], I've done quite a lot of neat customization with Unity, Compiz and some of the more advanced (but readily available) settings tools. Yes, I had to futz with and reset Compiz quite a bit, but I had fun doing it, and once it's configured the way you like it, subsequent logins tend to be very stable. While these customizations look fancy, some of them (mostly the desktop and viewport enhancements) also make for a more productive experience. Add Windows 7 Ent. in an Oracle VM Box (with working 3D acceleration on my Mobility Radeon 5700) for any Windows needed tasks like running QuickBooks or other office stuff.ReplyDelete
In the end it [virtually] doesn't matter. With a little elbow grease you can install the right package or find similar ones for your chosen desktop environment and, in true Linux fasion, have your cake and eat it too.
I love the car analogy. I drive a Honda and prefer Gnome. App wise I always install k3b which rocks and I'm digging okular too. In a way the car analogy is great. I want my car to be clean, get me where I'm going and be maintenance free.ReplyDelete
Hi David, thanks for your comments and glad you liked the car analogy.ReplyDelete
I love many KDE apps, some of which I consider far superior than their GNOME counter parts. One of the things about KDE, though, is that there is so much more than meets the eye... Applications like Gwenview, Okular or Kate are incredibly powerful, yet most of us only scratch the surface of what they can offer. Similarly, things like Klipper can make a big difference, yet most people are so into the "Windows ways" that they don't realise KDE can make them so much more productive. Dolphin, Akregator, Krita... The list goes on and on.
- AnonymousMarch 14, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Erm, no, Cinnamon is NOT "just a set of GNOME Shell extensions meant to convert the beautiful GNOME Shell concept into something more similar to Windows". Mint did tweak the Gnome 3 shell, but Cinnamon is a separate work, forked from the Gnome Shell, and re-written, so it's hardly "some shell extensions". Please, I've come to enjoy your blog, so please at least make sure you have the details correct when trying to dismiss something. :/ReplyDelete
@Anonymous: I didn´t dismiss anything, that´s not my intention. All I am saying, and I still believe so, is that Cinnamon is a mistake, work put on revitalizing an old desktop paradigm that is perfectly covered in Linux by KDE.ReplyDelete
You are right that Cinnamon is a different thing, though, I was not up to speed back then with its latest development (note that the project was barely three months old back then), so I thought it was more like what I had tested under Linux Mint. Thanks for the correction there.
- AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 12:16 AM
- AnonymousApril 22, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Awesome. The car analogy is perfect!!!ReplyDelete
I own Windows 7 and I can truly say that I prefer Linux. Recently I have dumped 7 for Fedora 16 Gnome. As for KDE or Gnome its a tough decision.I love to tweak but also just want to get things done. The article IMO is true and valid and the analogy hit the nail on the head! Linux has been a learning curve for me and sometimes very frustrating (like trying to setup a wireless printer scanner all in one) but all in all I like it. I have tried three Ubuntu distros, two Mints and settled on Fedora and I feel I'm a better person for it. I just wish I could have the best of both worlds Gnome and KDE.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 10, 2012 at 1:33 AM
Podríais hablar sin miedo en vuestra lengua materna.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 8:41 PM
I'm on Fedora 17 Gnome and love it. Though, I have tested openSUSE 12.2 beta2 KDE for a bit and it looks pretty sweet.ReplyDelete
I prefer Gnome.
That's real Linux Interface to me, KDE makes me to feel that I am on Windows Vista or Windows 7 and hence I did not enjoy the "Linux Experience".
I also prefer XFCE more than LXDE and MATE over Cinnamon.
I would preffer KDE. Not anymore. I find Gnome polished and bug free today.ReplyDelete
Former KDE user that switched to Gnome since KDE 4 (ironically, 'cause it lost a lot of its customization options), I found myself not knowing what to do since the beginning of 3x Gnome series (almost no customization at all). It turned out that after a few days using Gnome shell it felt like there was no need to customize almost anything. Yes, it needs more options, but it all works so damn greatly.ReplyDelete
The one thing that makes me go back to KDE every once in a while is the comics widget! Believe or not, sometimes I spend weeks using KDE just 'cause of it. But I always switch back to Gnome since I consider it more reliable.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A southwestern Pennsylvania school district superintendent has been charged with driving under the influence.
Court records indicate Paul Kasunich, 54, of Sewickley, was charged Wednesday with DUI and two traffic violations stemming from an incident Sunday, when he was pulled over by a police officer in Ohio Township.
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Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM measurements and reviewTuesday September 20 2011 Lens Review
The Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM, a very light and small equivalent to a 16-35mm on a 35mm camera, is well suited for landscape or indoor photography. For example, the non-rotating front element eases the use of polarizing and graduated filters, which are very popular for landscape photography. It is to be noticed that this wide angle zoom can focus at a distance down to 24 cm.
Its Super UD glass lens and its two aspherical elements perform should give it a good image quality. Let's see if the DxOMark measures confirm this.
We will compare the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM with its Nikon equivalent: the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
- Both lenses manage to keep the distortion low
- The Nikon lens is a little sharper and has a more homogenous resolution than the Canon
- But the 10-22mm has a small advantage in term of Chromatic Aberration, especially in the corners at 10mm
- The Nikon controls its vignetting better at F/3.5
If we look at their landscape Use Case scores, for which they are made, the EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM wins with an excellent 4.5 stars where the Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED only gets 3.5 stars.
In conclusion, the Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM is a good lens for landscape, thanks to its low chromatic aberrations and its minimum distortion.
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This is a terrible lens - at a very high price for what it's worth
Buy only if you need it (e.g. taking photos of interiors). I have had one for 1 1/2 years and it is only good enough for applications such as I mentioned above or for down-sampling for time-lapse videos. This is not a lens to use for prints.


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An interdisciplinary team of researchers at UC Santa Barbara has produced a groundbreaking study of how nanoparticles are able to biomagnify in a simple microbial food chain.
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Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
2067 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
The High Priority Waters data presented on this page is now obsolete. We will be creating a new webpage providing more information about the new High Priority Watersheds that were identified during the 2015 revision of our State Wildlife Action Plan. Until that time, please refer to the Aquatic Habitat Technical Team Report (Appendix F) in the State Wildlife Action Plan [1].
You can also download a shapefile here….
High priority watersheds zipped shapefile from the 2015 SWAP [2]
High priority waters for protecting aquatic biodiversity were identified as part of a larger effort to develop a comprehensive wildlife conservation strategy for Georgia. You can learn more about this strategy, also known as Georgia's Wildlife Action Plan, by clicking here. [3]
Below you can download a high priority waters map as well as an Excel spreadsheet that contains all 212 high priority waters in the state. If you zoom in on the map, you will find a site ID number that corresponds to additional information in the spreadsheet. GIS users can download three GIS ESRI shapefiles, showing high priority streams, high priority coastal waters, and high priority watersheds. The coordinate system of these files is geographic (also know as latitude/longitude or unprojected). The datum is NAD 83. If you need more specific information about high priority waters, please contact the Nongame Conservation Section, Social Circle office (Phone: 706-557-3032).
High priority waters were selected to protect important populations of high priority species and also to protect or restore representative aquatic systems throughout the state. We used three different sources of information to identify high priority waters. First, as part of our effort to develop a Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, we asked experts to identify streams containing the most important populations of high priority species. Next we selected all streams within TNC priority conservation areas (Smith et al. 2002). These conservation areas were selected to protect occurrences of rare aquatic species and also to protect high-quality aquatic systems. As in this assessment, TNC identified important populations of rare species using expert opinion. Aquatic systems were delineated by classifying stream segments according to major physiochemical parameters (e.g., elevation, geology, stream size) and then identifying all distinct combinations of these parameters (e.g., small, moderate-elevation streams in sandstone bedrock geology represents one aquatic system type). After these systems were delineated, TNC asked experts to identify the most viable representatives of each of these systems for inclusion in TNC conservation areas. TNC delineated conservation areas in the Mobile, Tennessee, and the South Atlantic Basins of Georgia, but not within the Gulf Slope Basin or South Atlantic drainages south of the Altamaha. Finally, we examined Index of Biological Integrity (IBI) scores for sites sampled by the Georgia DNR Stream Survey Team. The IBI is a multimetric index that is designed to assess the ecological integrity of a site based upon attributes of the fish community. Streams with sites receiving an excellent IBI score (the highest integrity class) were selected as high priority streams. Like TNCs data, the stream team data set covers most but not all of the state. When high priority streams were identified in 2003 and 2004, they had not yet scored any sites in the Blue Ridge or Southern Coastal Plain ecoregions and had not completed sampling within all drainages of the Southeastern Plains ecoregion.
After the initial list of high priority waters was compiled, we sought and received extensive feedback from aquatic biologists, resource professionals, and other stakeholders to help us improve the high priority waters list. We compiled comments on specific restoration needs, preservation needs, and threats to each high priority water. We asked reviewers to consider streams that should be a focus for conservation efforts during the next 5-10 years. Streams that were considered too degraded to be considered a high priority for restoration, preservation, or other conservation activities within this time period were dropped from the list. Reviewers added streams that were considered important to the conservation of aquatic biodiversity in Georgia. These streams were selected because they contained important populations of anadromous fishes (e.g., atlantic sturgeon), rare habitats (e.g., springs), or represented the least disturbed aquatic system within the region. We were more liberal in adding streams from the Southern Coastal Plain and Southeastern Plains ecoregions because of gaps in the data sets that were used to identify the initial list of high priority waters. Finally, following the suggestions of reviewers, we added all riverine-tidal, estuarine, and state marine waters to the list because of their importance for high priority coastal species (e.g., shortnose sturgeon, manatee, sea turtles, etc.).
Smith, R.K., P.L. Freeman, J.V. Higgins, K.S. Wheaton, T.W. FitzHugh, K.J. Ernstrom, A.A. Das. 2002. Priority areas for freshwater conservation action: a biodiversity assessment of the southeastern United States. The Nature Conservancy.
Although there are many conservation actions that focus on individual stream reaches, protecting and restoring high priority waters requires a watershed-level focus. To emphasize the importance of watershed-level conservation efforts, we delineated all of the small watersheds (USGS HUC 12) that contained high priority stream reaches or contained tributaries that fed directly into high priority streams.
High priority waters and their surrounding watersheds are a high priority for a broad array of conservation activities, which include at least one of the following: watershed-level protection efforts, restoration activities, reforestation of banks and riparian areas with native vegetation, exclusion of livestock, maintenance or restoration of natural flow and temperature regimes, protection of surrounding lands through conservation easements or land acquisition, and development of physical and biological monitoring programs.
Its important to realize, however, that the high priority waters list is only a starting point to guide conservation efforts. Additional information on land cover, land use change, nearness to existing protected areas, water quality, location of impoundments and other factors should also be considered when defining conservation priorities. We also strongly emphasize that this list should not be used to justify the degradation of streams not designated high priority in this assessment. Foremost, many of these "non high-priority" waters may be added to the list in the future as new information becomes available. Similarly, because of the inherent connectivity in aquatic and coastal ecosystems, degradation of one system may impact another.
The high priority waters list will be revised in conjunction with revisions to Georgia's Wildlife Action Plan. The next revision is tentatively scheduled to begin in late 2011 and be completed in 2013. This revision process is necessary because of continual improvements in the analytical techniques and data available for identifying conservation priorities.
[1] http://www.georgiawildlife.com/conservation/wildlife-action-plan
[2] http://www.georgiawildlife.org/sites/default/files/uploads/wildlife/nongame/zip/georgia-high-priority-waterheds-2015.zip
[3] http://georgiawildlife.com/conservation/wildlife-action-plan
[4] http://georgiawildlife.com/sites/default/files/uploads/wildlife/nongame/other/high_priority_waters/HPWaters05.jpg
[5] http://georgiawildlife.com/sites/default/files/uploads/wildlife/nongame/other/high_priority_waters/High_Priority_Waters.xls


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At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.
Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie's birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the 20th century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts.
Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert."
This extraordinary book has the power to permanently change how we see introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves.
©2012 Susan Cain (P)2012 Random House
"An intriguing and potentially life-altering examination of the human psyche that is sure to benefit both introverts and extroverts alike." (Kirkus)
"Cain gives excellent portraits of a number of introverts and shatters misconceptions. Cain consistently holds the reader's interest by presenting individual profiles, looking at places dominated by extroverts (Harvard Business School) and introverts (a West Coast retreat center), and reporting on the latest studies. Her diligence, research, and passion for this important topic has richly paid off.-" (Publishers Weekly)
"An intelligent and often surprising look at what makes us who we are." (Booklist)
"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one." - Jojen Reed. #ADanceWithDragons
"Thought provoking and Uplifting.... A++++++++!!!!!"
Every since I learnt what an introvert was I knew I was one but used to wonder how I thrived as well as I did in social situations at times. Susan Cain not only shed light on this concept but on so many things in this title. With an excellent combination of thought provoking narrative, uplifting message and downright honest truth I would suggest "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain to anyone.
I almost gave Kathe Mazur 4 stars for her narration instead of 5 stars but in true introvert fashion, I sat down and reanalyzed her performance in my mind and in the end found myself giving her 5 stars. I found that the reason I was going to give her 4 stars wasn't because she didn't do a downright AMAZING job it was because I thought the story and overall book itself deserved to be rated higher than the narration itself. That itself wouldn't be enough of a reason not to give the performance the 5 stars it deserved so choose to give her just that. She paced herself excellently, engaged you in the listening experience and gave you enough time to think and truly feel the story itself. I was very pleased and found myself engrossed by her narration.
The story itself is so well done I would propose anyone to listen this title if they want to in any way understand introversion (if they don't already and even if you do there is so much more that can be learned from this title). Susan Cain's case studies leaves you (provided you are an introvert) feeling so... understood which in the world of an introvert can be a rare occurrence. I grew up in a household filled with extroverts or persons far more of extroverted than myself and this title does a good job of explaining what I had experienced as well as provide some tips on how to essentially survive. I have learned so much from what this title has said I am completely bowled over! I wish I could give this aspect of the rating 10 stars instead of just 5!
This can be one of those books that get you to change your very mindset. As an extrovert I would assume it would help you to appreciate and value introverts more and also be a bit more aware of how to deal with the introverts in your life. As an introvert personally the book served to simply inspire me and make me feel downright proud to be an introvert with quirks and all! Truly an amazing book!
College English professor who loves classic literature, psychology, neurology and hates pop trash like Twilight and Fifty Shades of Grey.
"One of the better of this genre..."
I am not going to rave about this book, as others have, but I must say it is a thorough and thoughtful look into a personality type that has not entirely gotten a fair shake in American society. As I said, Cain does a better than usual job here in the pop psychology genre, though even as she seeks to escape two typical traps, she often enough falls in: 1) the overgeneralization of personality type a la Myers-Briggs and 2) the "feel-good-by association-you're-okay,-Vincent-Van-Gogh-was-just-like-you!" syndrome. The best parts of the book are where Cain is helping the reader to best utilize various aspects of personality, and fortunately, this make for the majority of the book.
"Wrongs kids in the resource room?"
For those who dread, rather than anticipate, parties, crowds and other social events, "Quiet" will take you from "What's wrong with me?" to recognizing the complex social roles that the "shy" or "quiet" personalities play. Like me, you might end the book wondering why the hyper-social, extroverted kids aren't the ones sent to the Resource Room; perhaps their behavior could be modified to be less loud, more aware...?
Susan Cain's premise is that introverts have always gotten the message that there's something about them that needs fixing - or they're failing to meet certain social performance standards. But "Quiet" suggests that while Americans (and the world) enjoy outstanding benefits from quiet people, we also pay a high price for under-valuing them. (From the book-- how different Bill Clinton would be if he'd been pressured to conform to a "Bill Gates" personality or Bill Gates had been required to be more like Bill Clinton!) One of the best aspects of this book is how Cain zings in on introvert-specific traits (the ones even introverts view as quirky or fringy or even disordered) and demonstrates how absolutely critical they are to our progress in the arts and sciences.
"Quiet" is an especially timely book with the diagnosis of Asperger's and debilitating shyness and other spectrum "disorders" on the rise (and being behaviorally modified). It's naturally written and authoritative but there's no need (much) to buzz over scientific jargon. Cain makes a solid, entertaining argument that the introverted personality that we've all been conditioned to be concerned about, would be better off celebrated and cultivated. As an audio book, another 5 stars.
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"Clamorous Praise for "Quiet""
Quiet will definitely be included in my list for the top nonfiction books of 2012. This is strong praise indeed, given that we are barely in May. The book is that good that I find it inconceivable that 10 other better nonfiction books will be published this year.
The strength of Quiet surprised me, as I went into reading the book a strong skeptic about the whole concept of personality types. I'm a sociologist, and I believe my bones that structure and situations determine behaviors as much as personality. I've also been unimpressed by either the reliability or validity of tests that purport to predict or explain behavior, such as the MBTI. Nor can I confidently report where I fall on the introvert / extrovert scale, and would have a hard time making this judgment about either my spouse or my children.
If you, like me, are skeptical of personality types then you are ideally suited to approach Quiet. Every page of Quiet contained for me some revelation that caused me to re-think and re-evaluate how I approach my relationships and my work, and how I interpret the actions of colleagues and family.
Cain's thesis is individuals vary on how we respond and react to stimuli. For some of us, external stimulus is energy giving and restorative. Other people may enjoy external stimulus, but interactions with other people subtract from the pool of psychic energy and can be depleting. Those people that we call "introverts" are those that expend energy in interactions, "extroverts" gain energy.
What Cain points out is that our schools and our workplaces have been moving to a state where only the skills and behaviors of extroverts are valued. We want our kids to be assertive and confident. We get worried if our children are reserved, dreamy and quiet. At work we all operate in teams. We look to our colleagues to speak up and to proactively contribute to our discussions and team projects. The vision of the open office, designed to ease collaboration and break down barriers to communication, has captured the imagination of many managers. (I know. I work in just such an open office plan).
Cain believes, and cites lots of evidence to support her ideas, that our efforts to construct our schools and workplaces around only extroverts are counterproductive to our organizations and damaging to individuals. Families, schools and workplaces can be better off with a mix of personality types and styles. We need to design classrooms and workplaces that honor the needs of our colleagues for quiet focus and intensive solo pursuits.
Quiet is one of those books that is so beautifully written and so persuasively argued that one wants to convince everyone else to read along and discuss its conclusions. Sometimes I fantasize about having the sort of wealth that would allow me to hand out books to everyone I come across. Quiet tops my list of books to share so far in 2012.
I love listening to books when cycling, paddleboarding, etc but I press pause when I need to concentrate. Its safer & I don't lose the plot!
"Embrace your shyness"
I struggled with this audiobook. I'm interested in the subject of introvertism versus extrovertism but this book didn't really give me any particularly valuable information. It's good in the sense that it says it's OK to be an introvert, and that introverts are often better than extroverts at many things, so if you are an introvert, relax and enjoy it. She also reassures introverts that if you want to play the extrovert game and excel at things such as public speaking, you can do this by applying yourself to the task. An introvert can learn how to behave like an extrovert.
I feel like I'm a mixture of an introvert and an extrovert. Everyone laughs when I say I'm introverted or that I'm shy, but it's true. I hate making small-talk, I avoid acquaintances in supermarkets because of my dread of having to have a small-talk conversation. I really like doing lots of things on my own (especially listening to audiobooks!). For me, the only way I can tolerate parties is if I apply large doses of beer – 'extrovertism in a glass'. But I'm very happy teaching a class of students and I enjoy being the centre of attention in some other contexts too. I get a buzz off entertaining or enlightening people, and I won the school drama prize. So, as you Americans might say: 'Go Figure'.
The author mentions, in passing, an 'ambivert': a person with an intriguing mixture of introvert and extrovert traits – but to my frustration she never goes on to develop this further. There is also some bogus pseudo-science in this book which put me off, when she analyses the character of Moses to determine if he was introverted. I realise this might score me a couple of 'unhelpful' ratings from the religiously inclined, but how can you analyse the personality traits of a person so lost in the mists of time, and who may even be a completely mythical figure? For me, this tarnishes the scientific rigor of the work.
So, the book was a reasonably good listen but it left some questions unanswered and it didn't fully satisfy me.
I like business and sci-fi books.
"insightfull, thoughtfull and fun"
This is by far the best non-fiction book I've read in a very long time. Working as a manager of a software firm - I've long known that the best developers, the silent type, thrieve in solitude and letting them be alone will get you the best results. At the same time I've often wanted to foster better team spirit with open landscape seating etc. This book got me thinking and reflecting on both my workplace and friends & family around me.
The perfomance truly matches the sense and meaning of the book - so even thou it's a bit too slow for me it really works.
The Social Animal - also a book about our interactions with other people.
The part about Woz working for HP.
Introverts - a guide
Say something about yourself!
"Stop feeling bad about being introverted!"
Susan Cain informs us that one in three people are introverts and helps us understand that that's ok. Those with "inner directed" personalities have much to offer (indeed, have made some of the biggest contributions to human culture), and are able to experience the world in ways that extroverts are simply not wired to do. Cain also shows how being an introvert may put one at a disadvantage professionally and socially, but offers hope that such disadvantages can be overcome or even turned on their head when the traits of introversion are turned into an advantage. Quiet, reserve, thoughtfulness, and patience can bring balance and depth to relationships and advantage in negotiations.
My partner and I both saw ourselves in the portrait of introversion Cain expertly paints for the reader. We highly recommend this book to all introverts and to anyone who wants to understand this style of being.
"Almost a religious experience!"
If your preference is usually a book or movie than a party, if people have always labeled you 'anti-social' but the phrase doesn't really fit, if you spend considerably more time listening than speaking; then this book will confirm you as a viable and 'normal' person. I have never in my life felt better understood than by this author.
The reader, Kathe Mazur, was the perfect choice, spot on!
Never without an audible book on my phone!
"Finally Feel Understood"
I'm so glad that Susan Cain wrote this book. I've always known I was an introvert, but living in an extroverted world has always been frustrating for me. What Cain offers is the opportunity to stop apologizing for who you are and permission to feel comfortable in your own skin. I now understand how my extroverted mother and ex-spouse had such difficulty understanding me. And, how tough it still is to live in a world that expects introverts to participate in our culture like extroverts.
"Thought provoking"
This is a thought-provoking book about introverts and extroverts, and what makes each personality type tick. It is useful knowledge since everyone is in one camp or the other (albeit to varying degrees).
I read in a previous review that the book was politically left (to the irritation of the reviewer). But, although the statement was fresh in my mind, I couldn't find any evidence of a political leaning. Yes, there is mention of Rosa Parks and Obama, but not in a political sense...just in relation to the topic at hand.
The reader is excellent.
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The Slugs and Bugs Club was a student club at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry that was presumably for those interested in entomology. The club posted a notice on the Gryffindor Common Room noticeboard announcing an upcoming meeting on Friday at 6PM sometime during the 1995–1996 school year. The club was disbanded under the orders of Educational Decree Number Twenty-Four made by Dolores Umbridge which enforced that all clubs were to be stopped during her time at Hogwarts.
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