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Discussion in 'Pistons and NBA' started by easybuckets, Oct 29, 2006.
Just went to Coscos and stocked up on toilet paper, I'm good. Thanks.
I don't buy that Rose is suddenly old. That's nonsense spinsterizing from Zeke. Jalen is a lousy defender, but he always was. That is not new. I don't see this move happening, but if it did, Rose would absolutely have a blast playing on a winning team with a character based organization. I watched a LOT of this guy in Toronto over the last couple years. IMO, these are the kinds of moves Joe should be making if he is serious about contending for a title this year. Bringing in a max deal vet on the skids for a minimum deal (most of which will be paid by the NBA anyways) is how the Heat added depth for their run with Derek Anderson. It's basically a no risk, all upside opportunity.
Why a week? Doesn't Rose clear waivers in 48 hours? I feel that Joe kept the 15th roster spot open in case he could get Jalen.
I completely agree. We have an open roster spot, he's from the D, he wants to play here, we have a need for a vet off the bench that can score, and its a minimum salary contract (most likely). Get er done Joe!
Delfino is gone if we get Rose. There's no way to make that work when Delfino already feels screwed around by the team. I think Delfino has a good NBA future, but I don't know if that will ever happen here and I think Rose would be a solid addition, so I guess I want Rose here.
Really, as far as this season is concerned. Super Dup should be in the Philipeans or something. I see (hopefully) Delfino, Murray, and Rose all playing, with the odd-men out being the back-up PG's. They'd send the rook to the DL, and keep Hunter, with his minutes down, in case of an injury. Which would put Murray, Delfino, and Rose at some combination of the 1,2, and 3. Although I'm not convinced that Saunders could wrap his brain around it.
Its a no brainer. Since the 15 spot is open, you grab Rose as soon as he clears waivers. If and when an available center pops up, somebody can be waived or traded then. It may be even Rose himself, but right now grab him to see if he can stablize that swinging SG/PG/F position.
1. When the Knicks signed Kelvin Cato, it became obvious to me that Jalen Rose was expendable... 2. How did Jalen Rose go the entire preseason without scoring a single point?
Good point about Cato Bill. Had Joe D been looking for a C with the 15th roster spot, I think he would have resigned Cato. He didn't, which leads me to believe that he's more worried about other positions with the 15th spot. A combo guy like Rose would fill multiple needs.
I'm not against picking up Jalen but there IS a risk... that is you're team gives up more points off the dribble than without him.
That isn't a risk in signing him, thats a risk in playing him. Worst case scenario, we sign him as injury insurance. Not that we'd sign him and not play him, but my point is that I really do think its a no risk situation. If we play him and he sucks, we release him or stick him in the Darko spot on the bench. No harm, no foul.
Man you guys are on it, a story breaks and in 2 secs BAM the forumites get to posting, way to go. That said.... This is a NO-BRAINER!!!!!! Please end ALL DEBATE!!! Jalen got GAME-PERIOD. One thing that you all fail to realize is this.......what happens if Tay gets hurt??? I feel alot better with Jalen starting at the three than bringing Delfino in to do it, or bringing in Flip and moving Rip to the three spot. Not ragging on Delfino, but it appears, while unfortunate, his talent will not be realized here (much like DMC). Delfino can play, but he's not connecting the dots man. In Flips offensive sets the sf stands weakside as a spot up shooter while the pg runs a bunch of strong side pick and rolls. Delfino as a SF does not fit Flips system, he needs the ball more, he needs a heavy dose of minutes also and unfortunately in this system he can get neither. Rose would fit in absolutely perfect here, cost us absolutely nothing and give us EXCELLENT insurance at the SF if something happened to TAY. Who's under the cap that could claim him off waivers before he clears. The Bulls and Cavs could, couldn't they???
Exactly. Right now you get a flexible, solid NBA player and he will come in handy during the last couple of months when the starters need the extra energy come playoff time. Thomas is on a youth kick and something must have happened between these two. Perhaps they just quit on each other, since it is rare that Thomas would make public those observations about Rose. This move would not hurt Delfino, since it has been well established that Flip will be giving him every chance too succeed or fail. This is an easy call for JD and it comes at a good time, because it will give Rose a chance to get into shape and blend in with the rest of the team. If a trade before the deadline occurs, it will not break up any depth problems and Rose is cheap insurance.
Skiles would not want Rose on the team. He wouldn't even let Tim Thomas in the gym last year, even though he was under contract.
You're right about Chi being out of the question. It seems as if the only teams that could claim him before he clears waivers are Atl, Char, Tor, NewOrl......New Orleans might, but not likely. SEW THE JERSEY BABY!!!!!! #5 Welcome HOME!!!!!!!
Knicks waive Jalen Rose BY BOB HERZOG Newsday Staff Writer October 30, 2006, 10:44 PM EST The waiving of Jalen Rose by the Knicks Monday -- no surprise there -- was more of the "good luck" than "good riddance" variety. He wasn't a good fit, but he was a good guy. BTW, LB the Knicks have reached a settlement
I hope Flip Sr. reads that article, especially this part: Looks like Isiah has been reading pf.com!
I am sure Joe was tipped off to Pf.com last year and is probably a "lurker" reading it too. Lets hope he and Jon Hammond read the posts today and are prepared to make a move Wednesday to sign Rose. Yes a big man is needed, and I am sure they will have somebig body by the trading deadline in February, however in the meantime take the hometown boy who was denied a NCAA championsip twice to see if he can help bring one home this season......
if we did sign Rose, Delfino would be definetely gone since Flip would surely play Rose above Fino. Rose would be a perfect fit and Fino hasn't had a chance to prove he's real NBA material yet. I also have the fear he'll have a DMC like faith- getting traded for nothing and delivering elsewhere- hopefully I'm wrong..
Chris McCosky - Weblog Smelling like Rose Yes, Joe Dumars is considering Jalen Rose. He has had at least one conversation with him and is somewhat intrigued by the possibility of having him coming off the bench behind Prince and Hamilton. I think Flip Saunders is for it. There are other considerations, though. You are talking about bringing him for one year, two at the most. If you do, you know you will lose Carlos Delfino. You aren't going to be able to sell him on waiting one more year for his chance. But, if you ask me who I would rather have for one year, Rose or Delfino, I am taking Rose, no question. But long term, you don't know exactly how much Rose has left in the tank. He will be 34 in January. I am not worried about chemistry. Rose has never been a problem on a good team and there are enough vets, enough solid guys that if Rose acted up, he would be ostracized. Stay tuned. There will be more about it in the News tomorrow.
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GCM12SD Specs
For as long as I can remember, miter saws have ridden on rails. This design works very well except for one shortcoming: You need to set up away from the wall because the rails protrude from the back of the machine. Bosch recently introduced a 12-inch dual compound sliding model (GCM12SD) designed to solve that problem – and several others, too. It's called the Glide miter saw because instead of sliding on rails, the motor "glides" forward and back on articulated arms (which don't protrude from the back of the machine). To test this tool, I've been using it in my finish carpentry business since October. Here's what I found out.
Axial Glide System
The GCM12SD's axial glide system consists of a pair of two-piece arms that support the motor from a vertical post at the back of the base. The arms pivot on sealed bearings, straightening out when you pull the motor toward you and folding up when you push it back toward the fence.
The glide mechanism operates smoothly – so smoothly, in fact, that the manufacturer includes a tension adjustment that allows you to put some drag on the motor so it doesn't move too easily. It's a matter of personal preference: I'm fine with the easy motion, but some carpenters prefer more resistance. The motor tracks consistently as it moves in and out from the fence, so the saw cuts very accurately. I did notice, however, that when I was making kerf cuts, the depth sometimes varied from end to end. For me, this is a minor problem – I rarely dado on miter saws, and I found that if I slowed down the feed rate, the depth cut was more consistent.
The controls are easy to find because they're color-coded. Red ones perform a function, such as adjusting a miter or bevel, releasing a detent pin, or clamping one of the base extensions. As with other models from Bosch, the bevel lock lever is out in front so you never have to reach behind the saw. I particularly like the miter and bevel scales; the graduations between the marked angles vary in length so it's easy to read them quickly. The miter scale has common rafter angles, which would be of help to framers and came in handy for me when I cut box beams for a cathedral ceiling.
There are two safety switches for the trigger (one on the left and one on the right) so you can operate the tool with either hand. When I first started using this saw, I had a hard time seeing my cut marks through the sighting slot in the blade guard. The slot is low, and I found myself bending over to sight each cut. After about two weeks of using the saw, it occurred to me to look through the top of the clear guard housing – and that made it a whole lot easier to see the marks.
The GCM12SD will make up to a 14-inch crosscut at 90 degrees. Some other 12-inch saws can go wider, but 14 inches is more than enough for most of the work I do. When locked into chop-saw mode, the Bosch can cut pieces up to 5-1/2 inches wide. Chopping is faster than sliding, so we use this mode when we have to cut many narrow pieces.
The vertical capacity against the fence is listed at 6-1/2 inches. I found this spec to be accurate in most circumstances, but when you miter to the right with the stock on the right of the blade, you'll be limited to a 4-1/4-inch cutting height. This is because when you swing the table all the way to the right, the belt assembly hits the stock before the blade is all the way through. Carpenters who cut tall baseboard against the fence may not like this, but it didn't bother me because I prefer to cut baseboard on the flat.
You can cut up to 6-1/2-inch crown in the nested position. You can cut even wider crown if you cut on the flat. We cut crown on the flat, and I like the way the saw is set up to do it: There are detent stops on the miter and bevel scales for 38-degree spring-angle crown molding, and marked icons for the 45-degree crown molding settings. This makes for quick setup because there is no confusion about which detents to use.
Size and Weight
This machine has a small footprint for a saw of its capacity. It takes up less real estate in the back of our truck than our older 10-inch saw, though it does require a bit more vertical clearance. But at 65 pounds, it's pretty heavy to haul around. I made the mistake at first of grasping the carry handles in the base and lifting from the front, which felt really awkward and unbalanced. The manual says to lift the saw from behind; when I tried it that way the saw was a lot more comfortable to carry.
Still, if I owned this tool I'd only take it to projects where I'd be setting up for a while; otherwise I'd leave it in the shop. For quick in-and-out jobs I prefer to travel with a lighter machine. Too bad there isn't also a 10- or 8-1/2-inch version available.
Dust Collection
Dust collection is important to me because I usually work in occupied homes. When I used the included dust bag, I found the GCM12SD's ability to collect dust merely average; it's better than nothing, but not up to the standard I am looking for. In fairness to Bosch, I feel this way about most collection bags.
However, when used with a vacuum, the dust collection on this saw is very good. I estimate that it collects a good 80 percent of the dust; the manufacturer says 90 percent. I attribute the effectiveness of the dust collection to the funnel-like dust deflector on the dust chute and to the chute's placement: Dust chutes are usually part of the blade housing, but this one is independent of the housing and in a fixed location behind the blade.
Collection efficiency depends in part on how you cut. If you cut on the flat and push the blade forward at a moderate pace, you'll collect more dust than if you cut very quickly or stand the material against the fence. This is because there is nothing between the blade and the chute when you cut on the flat. When you cut material in the vertical position, there isn't a straight path to the chute until the blade comes out the other side.
The saw comes with a 60-tooth blade and a work clamp. A 60-tooth blade may be okay for general-purpose cutting but isn't good enough for the finish work we do, so I immediately replaced it with a 100-tooth model from Tenryu. The work clamp is for holding jigs and material against the table. To use this clamp you must thread the screw down until it's in contact with the work. I much prefer a quick-acting clamp because it allows you to make large adjustments without having to turn the threads.
The Bottom Line
I like this saw and would recommend it to any carpenter who needs the capacity of a 12-inch sliding model.
It feels solid and well-made, and the glide mechanism is smooth and precise. I appreciate its incremental scales, small footprint, and effective dust collection (when used with a vacuum).
There are only a couple of things I don't like about the saw: It's one of the heavier 12-inch models around, and the dados it cuts sometimes vary in depth. That's another way of saying that no tool is perfect but this one comes close.
Jesse Wright is a finish carpenter for Architectural Molding in Pleasant Hill, Calif.

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GP Moto Stage III Upgrade includes the following and claims to increase HP from 227 to 300:
Unichip Engine Management $1000
Short Ram Intake $178
Turbo Back Exhaust $1135
4-2-1 Equal lenght header $800
Total cost $3000
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I'll get this too if I need to, but need opinions before swapping out brand new factory parts. If it wont give me much more HP then I might now need it, as I'm most likely getting the Stage III anyway. Opinions please.
Injen up pipe and down pipe $379 + $249
Injen Intercooler $1088
High flow Intake Elbow $45
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Silicone MAF hose $50
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Blow off valve $155
Total Cost $2000
Grand total cost $5000. Is it worth it, or should I just get the GP Moto stage III.
I would like as many opinions on this as possible please before I go and drop $5K on it.
I will most likely just get the Stage III first, and then in time to come get the rest.
If I do drop $5k into it, how much HP will it yield, and will it be a wise thing to do?
I have deep pockets (for now), but cost is always an issue for me.
A GP motto
Stage I yields an additional 30 hp
Stage II yields an additional 45hp
Stage III yields an additional 70 hp for a total of 300 hp, which is what im looking for.
Stage III + additional items listed = ? HP
Is GP Motto a comparable brand to COBB?
Can all of this go on an automatic tranny?
I can tell this thread is gonna be a long one.
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great idea bro!!! I want to see that work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This sounds wonderful. What kind of materials are you looking to use?
Sounds great. Looking forward to seeing pics.
A couple guys on the RPF have build threads for life-size SW replicas: MF cockpit, and someone else is trying a life-size X-wing. cool stuff!
please post pics both finished and wip, im very excited to see someone attempt this
I too am interested to see how this pans out!
So how are you planning to build the swoop bike then- are you going to use scrapyard pieces for engine details, etc?
Also, re: the Eta-2, how are you going to build the cockpit, as those are some serious curves on the glass dome.
I wish you all the best with your projects, please keep us all informed, and ...ahem.... May the Force be with you!
His Allowance clearly won't be enough to construct this, nor would his Mother allow him to keep that in the living room... Better luck next time, brother...


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1) weight - there is a huge difference between a 19.5oz handgun and a 32oz one - then throw in a full magazine and that all stainless and aluminum pistol isn't as function as it is pretty. When shooting 50-100 rounds at the range seems like work and not training, weight becomes an issue.
2) capacity - I have been all over the spectrum here while studying handguns. First thinking a CCW is a nice home defense weapon (and likely is) but having a 6+1 limit when you can have a double stack holding 15 rounds, I'll take the 15 round gun any-time if only for saving on reloading at the range. Better said, in home defense or range shooting, more ammo is a good thing.
3) Action - whether SA, DA, DA-SA or 1.5 as I've heard Glock referred to many times due to the half cocking of their striker fire - to me means what feels right to the owner. Most (many) DA pistols don't have a trigger safety, is that is real concern, do you prefer carrying locked and loaded? I'm not weighing on on what I think makes the most sense, but I will say that early on in my research, a trigger safety was mandatory - it now seems like just something else in the way of firing if you are comfortable with your gun.
Sights and lights - I love several of the tru-glo type sights available and think I'd have installed a set on whatever I get. But there are internal lasers that replace the recoil spring and guide rod (smart idea as long as it mimics the original spring and rod) flashlights on your Picatinny rails, all kind of add-on that I don't think would be a deal breaker, but worth considering.
Hammer or Striker fired - again, something I though that was a given was an external hammer, not so much any more. If a gun you liked had one or the other of these would it be a deal breaker?
Does SIZE REALLY MATTER - big handed people fumbling with a sub-mini compact pistol sound torturous to me. No less so that a handgun that seems like it should have tripod drop down legs. I'll chime in on this, I don't want a full sized gun - mid-size seems ideal since I've shied away from the minis a bit, but understand the need for conceal carry, etc..
Is there a perfect gun out the for you? Do you have it already. And are manufacturers missing the boat completely on some feature you would love to have stock on a gun - even after market, I mean do we really need a blue-tooth enabled pistol/cellphone - are we that addicted to technology that if a gun had 4G service, we'd want it?
...I'm perfectly happy with five shots in a defense situation. The odds of an army attacking you are pretty slim. I don't miss.I have no use for a semi-auto pistol as anything other than a plinker. They are too complicated to run in the middle of the night when half asleep. There are too many "states" that they can be in. I prefer a modern DA revolver (hammer blocked when the trigger is not pulled) that has all chambers loaded. The other thing I hate about semi-autos is, since I handload, I like to load for accuracy and power. Instead, with a semi-auto, I have to load for only one criteria--how it runs the action. That just seems SO wrong to me....
>The army considers 4 M.O.A. groups from it's new M4 rifles normal and adequate.I don't think they are nearly picky enough. I have no use for a rifle that sloppy.
Talk to any police officer that knows his stuff.. he will tell you he would face an AR or an AK any day of the week rather than face a Garand.
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Objective: Go to the roadblock
Commandeer a vehicle and follow the green studs to reach the nearby Auburn Bay Bridge. Chase arrives just in time to organize a roadblock—and to see his former sweetheart, Natalia, speed by in a sports car!
Objective: Build a call-in point
After an emotional chat with Natalia, Chase receives new orders. Head down the hill to reach a gas station, and move into the objective beacon to advance the plot.
The gas station's owner needs help: His station's pumps have all broken! Fix all four of the broken pumps by approaching them and holding A to build their bouncing LEGO bricks.
After you repair all four pumps, the owner gladly hands Chase a rare superbrick. These special goodies give you many more bricks than you'd receive just by smashing up random LEGO objects and are vital when you need lots of bricks to build something—like the nearby call-in point!
Collect the superbrick, then use the nearby scan spot to follow some footprints over to a bin that contains another superbrick. This should give you plenty of bricks to build the call-in point (you need 12,000 bricks).
Run around and smash objects if you need more bricks.
Move onto the large superbuild pad near the gas station—this is where you can build the call-in point. Press A to spend 12,000 bricks and build the call-in point. Now you can use this station to request any of the vehicles that you've unlocked!
Large structures built from bricks, such as call-in points, are known as superbuilds. Each time you assemble a superbuild in LEGO City, you earn a gold brick! There are many other ways of earning gold bricks in LEGO City. Completing superbuilds often unlocks vehicle or character tokens. Building this call-in point has earned you the Trooper vehicle token. The next time you visit the police station, you'll be able to purchase the Trooper vehicle!
Now that you've built the call-in point, use it to request a new vehicle. Right now, the only one you can call for is the Squaddie. Use your GamePad to select the Squaddie, and it will be instantly delivered to the call-in point. Cool!
Objective: Get the grapple gun
You receive new orders after your Squaddie arrives: Robbers have barricaded themselves atop some tall buildings, but you need a special tool to reach them. Hop into the Squaddie and motor off to Sheriff Huckleberry's office. It's a bit of a drive, so don't hesitate to use those turbos!
Sheriff Huckleberry runs a smaller police station on the outskirts of town. He hands Chase a shiny new grapple gun, which is sure to come in handy!
Objective: Go to Jenny's Burger Bar
Armed with the grapple gun, Chase is ready to go after those robbers. Return to your Squaddie and head to Jenny's Burger Bar— the robbers are hiding on a nearby rooftop.
The burger-shaped roof of Jenny's Burger Bar makes a perfect spot to scan for the robbers. Exit your vehicle and use your newfound grapple gun to climb to the Burger Bar's roof. Simply press A to latch on to the grapple point above the drive-through and zip upward.
Next, grapple the ladder above the drive-through and then move backward to pull it down. Now you can climb even higher!
Stand on the scan spot you find atop Jenny's Burger Bar, and use your GamePad to scan the two tall buildings across the street. Keep searching until you locate the robbers atop the building on the right.
Objective: Go to the LEGO City TV building
You've found the robbers—now you just need to apprehend them. Drop from the Burger Bar and cross the street, then use the left building's grapple point to begin your ascent.
Use the grapple gun three times to climb up to an objective beacon. Step into the beacon to begin your rooftop pursuit.
Objective: Arrest the obber leader
After arresting the third robber, notice a pair of thin poles to the right. Chase can hop across poles like these with ease! Just jump onto the first pole, then jump again to land on the second. Make one last leap to reach the far roof.
Vault the blue and white vent beyond the thin poles, and you'll land near the robber leader. The crook isn't about to be caught so easily, though, and quickly slides down a tightrope. Hurry after him!
The tightrope leads to a building with a steep, sloped roof. Just keep pressing the Jump button to run up the roof without slipping. Take a breather on one of the flat areas if you like.
Slide down the roof's other side to catch up to the robber leader. Again, the crook flees—but not before he destroys the balance beam he used to reach the next building. Fortunately, a news helicopter flies up between the buildings. Latch on to the chopper's grapple point and swing across!
Jump up the handholds that stick out from the next building. You soon catch up to the robber leader, but he flees yet again by hoisting himself up in a lift. Use your grapple gun again to zipupward and continue this epic pursuit!
Use a catapult pad to soar over to a foreground building. At last, Chase catches up to the robber leader, who misjudged his jump and is clinging desperately to the roof's edge. Chase takes the opportunity to question the crook before reaching down to save his life.
Congratulations, you've beaten your first Special Assignment! Free Play for this mission is now unlocked, meaning you can revisit the mission at any time and play through it again with Chase's advanced skills and abilities. After you've beaten all of Story mode, return to Special Assignments and seek out their hidden Free Play goodies! Simply scan the GamePad map for replay level icons, then travel to each one to revisit the missions. You've unlocked free running! Keep an eye out for blue and white LEGO objects in the city, and perform free run moves to access new areas.


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8-year-old shot with arrow during UC Berkeley field trip | Fox News
An 8-year-old girls field trip to a science center on UC Berkeleys campus abruptly ended after she was shot in the leg with a 28-inch arrow.
The third-grader from the Mary E. Silveria Elementary School was playing on a life-size model of a fin whale outside the Lawrence Hall of Science on Tuesday when she was hit in her thigh, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Campus police say they are unsure whether the incident was an accident or not, but they dont see any connection with experiments and demonstrations that are ongoing at the science building.
Investigators are looking at an area near the building that has homes and a parking lot and are trying to determine the arrows trajectory to find out where it came from, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
The arrow has been surgically removed from the girl, who was held overnight at a local area hospital, ABC 7 reports. Her injuries are not life-threatening.
Arrow hits girl at Lawrence Hall of Science - SFGate
(03-26) 18:12 PDT BERKELEY -- An 8-year-old San Rafael girl visiting the Lawrence Hall of Science in the hills above UC Berkeley was shot in the leg by an arrow Tuesday, police said.
The girl, a third-grader at Mary E. Silveira Elementary School in San Rafael who was at the public science center on a class field trip, was sitting on a life-size model of a fin whale outside the building at 1 Centennial Drive when she was hit in her left thigh by an arrow about 10 a.m., UC Berkeley police Capt. Steve Roderick said.
The girl suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to Children's Hospital Oakland with the arrow still lodged in her leg, authorities said. Her name has not been released.
The shooter has not been found. It wasn't immediately known whether the girl was hit accidentally or on purpose, Roderick said.
"It doesn't appear to be associated with any experiments or demonstrations or anything associated with the Hall of Science," he said.
Geoff Vassallo, 51, of Mariposa, who was accompanying students on another field trip, said he had been standing near the whale and saw the girl moments after she was shot.
"She was pretty calm. She was crying a little bit. She said, 'Oh, it hurts,' " Vassallo said. "One of the adults was comforting her, waiting for the emergency personnel to get here."
Vassallo, who is himself an archer, estimated that the arrow was 28 inches long. Archers use arrows of varying lengths depending on their height, and the one that hit the girl was made for an "average adult," he said.
"You shouldn't be shooting an arrow around here at all," Vassallo said. "There's no range here. You're not going to have archery here, with kids like this."
He added, "Poor little girl - she comes to have a nice day at the science hall, and she gets stuck with an arrow by some idiot."
Police used yellow caution tape to block off the whale and part of the plaza, which offers sweeping views of the bay. The science center remained open to visitors, including many schoolchildren on field trips.
Officers looking for the shooter were focusing on an area north of the science center where there are several houses and a parking lot. Campus police were assisted by Berkeley city police and the Oakland police helicopter, which made a few passes of the area at midday.
Investigators will also try to analyze the arrow's trajectory to determine where it came from.
jrs - italics and bold mine. Notice they imply a hidden shooter. So now the cries will go up to ban these assault bows.


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Friday, May 31, 2013
iMore, the daydreaming site for Apple fanatics
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I like Rene Ritchie from seeing him on TWiT tv's Mac Break weekly. (Ritchie is editor-in-chief of iMore.)ReplyDelete
But I completely agree with your criticism of Apple partisans. Actually, zealot is a better term. There's a blindness to their analysis that can be infuriating.
Often their blindness extends to an unrelenting attack of Google that manages to simultaneously overstate Google's reach while minimizing their accomplishments. They'll sneer "do no evil" when Google oversteps a privacy border and their next sentence will say "Google is just an advertising company".
That's another of their favorite mantras.
Yep, those old-school Madison Avenue firms all had math geniuses, invented custom hardware, web-crawlers, scripted browser applications, and participated in engineering standards drafting.
Getting back to iMore, I find their site is an odd mix. Blatent advertising is mixed in with editorial content, some of which is quite good. Further, their "staff writers" or bloggers are *seriously* in need of copy editing.
I shouldn't be too hard on them because, based in Montreal, many of them might have French as their main language. (Being a typical mono-lingual American I can't be hard on anyone in that regard.) Still, the many errors call their site into question.
As I said, I like Rene Ritchie. He knows what he's talking about. He ought to take a hard look at his web site.Replies
Partially agreed... Rene most of the times sounds as a knowledgeable individual who can be somewhat unbiased while openly admitting his love for Apple products. But then again, every now and again, his views are ridiculously biased, like dismissing the huge Android advantage of offering different keyboard options as a customization feature he wouldn´t use, when it is clearly something that exponentially increases productivity.Delete
All in all, I think he knows a lot about Apple products, but clearly sounds like someone who´s barely scratched the surface of what Android has to offer. One can´t seriously disregard Android launchers and the collection of gestures they offer as customization gimmicks and then brag about how the iPhone allows for single-hand usage. That clearly shows he´s never even tried a launcher, never tried its gestures approach, otherwise he would know a launcher allows someone with a 5-inch screen to do 99% of what an iPhone user achieves with single-hand usage on his/her smartphone.


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laggyg wrote:If you missed it, he had a brief moment of glory in the fog...but has since been booted back out...bummer =(
If this can gather enough momentum somehow to burst past the other contenders and print in this round that would be awesome, but if not...here's to hoping for an HM for round 2 in the next Double Take...and if all else fails there's always EC! =)
Best of luck, Solo!
whats EC?
Re: Solo Solo
Got my vote
Re: Red Axe vs Red Star
This has awesome all over it.
Re: Dropin' Bombs!
I sort of wish there was just one big bomb... or is that too inappropriate?
Re: Surprise Attack
Art is controversial. Way to go tickle me Sith.
Re: Red Hood Riding
i like the boobies
zombiegenocide wrote:I am confused by it being a girl. If it was a male, then I would have voted for it, but it doesn't make sense that a girl would pretend to be Rudolph (a boy) by just painting her nose.
Haha. That is a boy reindeer. Reindeer really like to dawn the hoopy apparel.
taylertot wrote:Haha. That is a boy reindeer. Reindeer really like to dawn the hoopy apparel.
...whoa, that was an odd censor...
Re: Firefish
Woo hoo; go fish!
Re: Strawberry Milk
This is fantastic! Looks so... 'real'!
Re: Too lazy to crow
I feel this shirt isn't doing as well as it should be. It's a lot better than a lot of the shirts above it.
Re: My Evil Siamese Twin
Pretty awesome, kiddo!
Beautiful design...
By the way, you can see some more art at:
Re: Red Moon
This is awesome, voting for it and definitely buying it if it wins
I love that you give us an insight into the development. True art as always from the two of you (Im always jealous of your talents) and probably the only reason that Id buy another "red" shirt. +1
Re: Fire Fox 2.0
Too bad this wasn't submitted earlier. I think this would have had a great shot at fogging if people saw it right away and had more time to vote.
bennydougs wrote:whats EC?
Editor's Choice.
Sometimes the powers-that-be behind Woot will pick a few derby "losers" to print simply because they like it so much. Usually happens right after a Double-Take derby which contain past honorable mentions for folks to vote on.
All reindeer are "girly." For years, I thought "Bambi" was a girl. Do you know any men named Bambi? I don't.
Submarine = Yes
ferrettile wrote:Damn, I really like it
Honestly im deeply saddened that this got rejected. This one is my personal faviorte in the Derby! I even would have waited until midnight to try to be the first sucker if it did make it to the fog and won.
Re: The Count Counts
Dang. This isn't catching fire but the elmo sith is kicking butt. There is no justice.
Re: Flames of the Phoenix
Both this design and V2 will be available at RedBubble after the Derby is finished The link to is in my sig below.
Re: Flames of the Phoenix V2
Both this design and the original will be available at RedBubble after the Derby is finished The link is in my sig below.
I always love reading about your back and forth artist banter, a view into the minds of the draxdebris collab can be an amazing/scary thing.
renouxa wrote:I'm curious Tjost, are you still Woot staff? I thought I saw you make a comment once about not being able to enter derbies because you were staff now. It's for the better (though I appreciated your help and comments as a woot staffer), since your entries are so awesome
As jost mentioned, that is the other 'T' mister gentry. And losing his submissions was a big loss to the woot derby
thewronggrape wrote:Editor's Choice.
Sometimes the powers-that-be behind Woot will pick a few derby "losers" to print simply because they like it so much. Usually happens right after a Double-Take derby which contain past honorable mentions for folks to vote on.
ahh gotcha! Thank you kindly.
Thanks guys!
This one seemed to be a bit of a slow burn, it's doing OK though. I'm in to learn at the moment, winning is still a ways off I feel.
Appreciate the props!!
rock87 wrote:So you say they had stolen your work?, sorry but checking the amount of awards in their webpage and the quality and amount of images they sell in different places its hard for me to believe they copy your work and not the other way. Have you checked their prints and decals in places like dreamstime, etsy or veer?, you can click on links at right in their webpage and see all their products, they have like one thousand images in each place and all are in the same style, so they copy everything to you?. Is there some way to see your work online?, the store you talk about maybe?.
The styles are similar in some instances. That could be due to having shared inspiration, as many artists look to older art for ideas and to help develop their own style. Look at how common Art Nouveau elements are even today for one example.
That said, accusing an artist of ripping off another's work (as noted before) is a big deal. If you feel you have evidence, use the Tattle button above the image and report it to Woot directly.
As far as this image goes, there's definitely something hinky going on, but I don't know whose art came first. I hope it's grrlmarvel as I've always liked Rachel's work, but ultimately that's Woot's decision.
GMV in the meantime!
Re: It Was Them All Along
Love it, hope it prints! And if someone asks about the shirt, the title is all you need to answer!
Re: REDS'KINI
Thanks to everyone for all the compliments and feedback!
Re: Blood Sugar Sex (Red)Magic
Thanks to everyone for the compliments and feedback =D
Re: Red Summer Skies
Love the flow and movement, especially of the dragon.
blinddog3d wrote:Smudge, blend, make transparent, ...do anything you want to it to get it where you want. Copy and paste that layer to a new window. In "Image/Mode" convert it to "grayscale," but make the spot colors Black and white, before you do. Then, convert to "Image/Mode/Bit Map." It will prompt you for "halftone screen" specs. Choose "30 lines per inch" or a smaller number (30 or less), choose lines or dots, and then convert it back to grayscale.
Duplicate the layer and delete the locked layer. Then covert it to RGB mode and then "color select" the opposite color of what you want to keep and delete it (Black if you want to keep white or Vise versa). Select/inverse select and adjust brightness & contrast to 100%. While still selected, use a large brush to color it to the desired color. Select all and cut and paste it back into your artwork, then align it. Done.
Walmazan has posted a detailed video of the entire process and I found it quite helpful. He's a real genius at this stuff and makes it look so easy. But, if you have any questions, feel free to email me @ email@example.com
I hope this helped.
Wow X3 Thanks! I'll try and do all that now :3
loopyhorse wrote:Cute! especially after seeing Rio, I'd definitely get one for my girls
X3 Thanks! Rio was definitely an awesome movie! :3 After seeing it, I just started loving the beauty of macaws ^w^
BootsBoots wrote:Zebra With a Sunburn. Or a newspaper. It's a punchline!
Love it dearest
Love it
Re: Red Shirts
blinddog3d wrote:Wow! How can you see all that? I absolutely hate that lil' forker, but the design looks damn good on the shirt. So I cast my vote in your general direction.
Thanks Y'all... I just wish I had thought of it sooner instead of goofing around with the other stuff (and beating my head against a wall over the "melons" shirt)!
jmig wrote:I want this shirt!
Re: Awesome idea!! I love strawberries...the mummy preserved is super cute! I'd buy this t-shirt! ;) Posted on my facebook...hope you win! Preserved
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Well now that I have studied my avatar and reviewed the other avatars who posted on this question, I find both the people who say that they have O Quality Posts are true blonds. I am thinking discrimination... hate crimes... especially since I didn't even get to choose my own avatar. On the other hand both of us probably deserve to be blond since we are the only two who used our full name (terrimeyers). Now I need to find a question about avatar makeovers and how to change a name. So if I divorce my husband and want to change my name on woot! will I lose my WOOT! status and any quality posts I manage to be awarded? I am so glad I started wellbutrin before I came to this realization. But there must be an appeals board... yes, a board of fellow wooters who would understand such things, even if the staff doesn't. Another strand... another stand... I still want a new avatar and a name change and a Quality Post and no divorce, just in case you read this sweetheart.
One can never underestimate the value of being a smartass. And the $10.
SBCJester21 wrote:I just got a "quality post", but my Quality Post Counter didn't go up. I is sad.
EDIT: It just updated. I is happy now!
It can take a day or so to update. Don't sweat it.
dave bug wrote:Here's how this works. In a forum thread (almost always the current Woot thread), you say something of interest, something funny, or ask/answer a good question. A moderator marks your post as 'quality' causing it to be displayed on the Woot home page that day and adding one to your quality post total (so, yes, it's cumulative).
Then, apparently, you give slydon $10 and he puts a good word in for you.
Awesome, that also answered my question that I did a search to find! ^^ <3
Gatzby wrote:Yes, the $10 is mandatory.
Dave has pretty much nailed it on the head.
There are a few ways to get a quality post. Some are more likely than others, but here's a general breakdown:
1.) Ask a question (And not, "Does it work with Mac?" because it probably doesn't.), such as, "Is it possible to wallmount this screen?" for a television.
2.) Provide an answer to a question. E.g. "Yes, you can wallmount it, but you'll need this special bracket from BracketCo."
3.) Raise a valid concern. E.g. "I believe there's been a recall of this device."
4.) Provide additional information. E.g. Product specifications, additional product images, reviews, etc.
5.) Relate personal experiences with the product, positive or negative.
6.) Become a woot! staff member and provide up to date information about product status.
7.) Astound us with your wit. This one is, obviously, flexible and subjective. You might throw your $10 in here.
8.) The general "something needs attention drawn to it" category that's a catch-all for anything that doesn't fit in above. =)
These are general guidelines, not laws. For a better feel of what constitutes a quality post, feel free to check the main page on any given day, or look at the front page of any previous woot! product thread.
Note that quality posts tend to vary a bit from site to site, too. Over at wine.woot, you might notice additional tags like [WINERY] or , which, you know, designate the post as coming from one of our guests that week, or someone partaking of the labrat program. Shirt.woot will have an [ARTIST] from time to time and tends to rely more on humor.
Also, the closer the post is made to midnight (central time), the more likely it is to appear as a quality post.
We have to do all of these? That sounds like a lot of work but such a post would definitely be of superior quality!
Also, as close as possible to midnight before midnight or after midnight?
edthebedhead wrote:What constitutes a quality post? is this cumulative? do tell. do tell.
There are three ways to get a quality post:
1. Bribe the staff (very effective)
2. Make a funny comment (very subjective)
3. Provide useful information (boring!)
Gatzby wrote:Yes, the $10 is mandatory.
Also, the closer the post is made to midnight (central time), the more likely it is to appear as a quality post.
I can see where the posts nearer to midnight are helpful to those who would like to buy an item and those posts letting people know where to find reviews and specifications help Woot! sell the item. Yes; they can be quality posts. The sad thing is that so many quality posts go unnoticed because of this.
First, let me say that the quality post count can be a great help Woot!. People who see this can be more confident in the responses they get from them. They shouldn't be given out lightly. That said, back to my point.
There is a wide difference in the discussion depending on what is being offered. A recent purchase on kids.woot of and art kit ended as soon as it was sold out (period). On the other hand a tablet/reader device, even thought the company had gone out of business, is still going and I assume will still be going for some time in the future. There are people sitting there waiting to assist those who need help getting this device up and running including a non standard upgrade so it will be a useful device for them. They also have to endure the endless number of "when will it ship" and "when will it arrive" questions to find the ones who need that help. May I also say, patiently answering those question for the nth time.
Somebody should be monitoring this type of activity and note those posts that deserve to be labeled quality. Its dedication by these unpaid and mostly unrecognized that help keep your customers coming back. A little recognition is a small price to pay for all they have done for Woot!
Just my $0.02 worth.
Everything I say should be a considered a quality post but yet I have none. It's obviously a flawed system.
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LL.M. degree helps Wayne Law alumna in her role as Chrysler Canada General Counsel
DETROIT (March 14, 2011) – As general counsel of Chrysler Canada Inc., the Canadian subsidiary of the leading automotive maker, Lorraine Shalhoub, LL.M. '94, faces unique challenges every day. Fortunately, the Wayne State University Law School alumna knows just how to handle most situations thanks to her diverse educational and professional experiences.
In recent years, Shalhoub has been involved in some especially demanding issues as Chrysler Canada navigated difficult financial waters. "One of the most challenging experiences of my career took place when Chrysler went through a restructuring in 2009," she recalled. "There were issues such as labor rates, tax regulations and pensions that needed to be addressed, just to name a few. Our U.S. office was going through its own restructuring, so some very important decisions had to be made as a subsidiary and relative to our parent company."
Her business and legal savvy was officially acknowledged last spring, when Shalhoub was given the Canadian General Counsel of the Year Award (CGCA), an honor that, according to the CGCA Advisory Board, "acknowledges excellence, the ability to deal with complexity across both issues and jurisdictions and, an irrefutable sure-handedness in dealing with whatever challenges are faced."
"Receiving this award was truly an honor," Shalhoub said. "I went to the ceremony knowing that I had been short-listed to receive an award in the 'deal-making' category, but was sincerely humbled and honored to have been recognized among my peers with such a prestigious designation."
"[Chrysler Canada's transformational restructuring] simply would not have been possible without the efforts of Lori Shalhoub who quarterbacked a myriad of tax, pension, government, union, supplier and regulatory issues to make it happen," said Reid Bigland, president and CEO of Chrysler Canada said (in a June 3, 2010, Chrysler press release) of Shalhoub when she received the award. "We are proud of her, and this recognition is well deserved."
Shalhoub started at Chrysler Canada as associate general counsel in 1997, a few years after completing her master of laws at Wayne Law. "I thought an LL.M. would broaden my knowledge of the law and jurisprudence in another jurisdiction," said the Windsor native who received her bachelor of law from the University of Windsor Law School. "The education and degree prepared me for the bar exam and my admission to the Michigan Bar.
"I liked the fact that Wayne Law offered an LL.M. program with a specialty in corporate finance and that the Law School had, and continues to enjoy, a very good reputation," she added.
In 2002, she was promoted to director of external affairs and public policy. Then, five years later, Shalhoub was named vice president and general counsel of External Affairs and Public Policy. In this position, she is responsible for providing legal and governmental affairs advice to the senior management team in Canada.
She feels that she gained a definite career advantage by obtaining her master of laws. "I gained a very good understanding of how American law works and in my current position, I am able to better appreciate some of the distinctions between American and Canadian law that arise from time to time," she said.
Before joining Chrysler Canada, Shalhoub held a variety of different legal positions – clerk at the Court of Appeal for Ontario, associate with Kamin, Fisher, Burnett, Ziriada law firm, director of a legal organization – and had been teaching at St. Clair College and the University of Windsor.
She recommends that law students and young lawyers broaden their knowledge as much as possible. "I would encourage anyone interested in pursuing a corporate law career to get as much experience as possible, diversify your portfolio, be a good listener and communicate effectively," she said. "It is also very important to prove that you are a good problem-solver."
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text: What would happen at the Olympics if everyone was clean. Don't count dance since everyone always skates cleanly in dance, no risk elements, and it just depends on what the judges think at the time. My guesses would be are: Ladies: Gold- Kostner Silver- Asada Bronze- Sotnikova 4th- Gold 5th- Kim Men: Gold- Takahashi Silver- Fernandez Bronze- Hanyu 4th- Chan 5th- Reynolds Pairs: Gold- #1 Russians Silver- #1 Canadians Bronze- Germans 4th- Pang & tong 5th- Americans or #2 Canadians We know it isn't likely everyone skates clean so Kim will probably win capatilizing on others mistakes as always. Chan who is less inconsistent than the other men will probably win by that, despite not being totally consistent himself. #1 Canadian pair likely to make enough mistakes to let Russians and Germans atleast beat them, despite that they would win atleast silver and maybe gold if all were clean. What do you think top 5 in all events but dance would be if all were clean though. Suspend reality as we know that probably wont happen, just for fun what would happen if that happened.


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Having witnessed this scene countless times, a clerk at the harborside dive shop shakes her head and volunteers advice: "Da ting ta do is chill," she says in her beguiling accent. "Chill at da bar 'til da ferry comes." Her suggestion could very well be the motto of the Abacos, a cluster of islands at the northern tip of the Bahamas.
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Tropical breezes and welcoming locals make relaxing a likely proposition here. But never more so than at Great Guana, a slender 7-mile-long cay sandwiched between the Sea of Abaco and the Atlantic.qWith fewer than 100 full-time residents, the island has no bank, no post office, and no police station. It does have 5 miles of downy-soft beach, a stunning marine playground for divers, and exceptional lodging in its Dolphin Beach Resort.
Fanned out over 10 acres, the oceanside inn mingles a laid-back Bahamian attitude with upscale Caribbean ambience. Managing partners Nancy and Bruce McDaniel anticipate every need, but also arm folks with enough knowledge to explore Guana on their own-that is, if they ever leave the resort.
Here, lush vegetation lends a feeling of seclusion. A labyrinth of boardwalks and sandy paths links seven handcrafted cottages with the main lodge and common areas, including a freshwater pool, game room, and gift shop. Cottages are sited for easy access to the deserted beach, one of the Bahamas' best.
Nancy's obsession with detail legitimizes Dolphin Beach's "resort" status. Fresh-cut flowers and a bottle of Chardonnay await guests upon arrival. Beach chairs and umbrellas mysteriously appear in front of the cottages each morning. Under the McDaniels' gentle guidance, the 25 staff members provide personal attention with broad smiles. "They appear to be part of one big family," says first-time visitor Art Garrett, "from the managers on across."
The cottages combine the rusticity of summer camp with the casual charm of a Ralph Lauren retreat. Vibrant furniture sits atop striped rag rugs and painted floors. As befitting a true hideaway, Dolphin Beach conspicuouslypomits in-room phones, alarm clocks, and cable TV (though cottages come equipped with VCRs and CD players). And there are no black-out shades. "After a while, everyone switches to island time," Nancy says. "Like farmers, they wake up with the sun and go to bed with the sun."
s enchanting as the cottages are, guests spend little time in them. They're lured outside by the sun and sea-and the activities around them. A low-impact option includes beachcombing. For the more adventurous, on-site Dive Guana offers scuba and snorkeling excursions to the area's majestic coral reefs. Dolphin Beach also provides complimentary bikes, surfboards, sea kayaks, and kiteboards.
Guests who eventually do leave the resort rent golf carts, the island's main form of transportation, and explore the Settlement skirting Kidd's Cove (named for the infamous pirate, who-according to local lore-frequented the isle). Rugged roads lead to the colorful clapboard homes of locals, mainly descendants of British Loyalists who fled Virginia and the Carolinas during the Revolutionary War. Sitting on their front porches, hospitable natives often wave tourists in for a snack or beverage.
Those in need of the latter will find no shortage of places to get one. Nippers Beach Bar & Grill, a short walk from Dolphin Beach, is wildly popular (emphasis on "wild"), attracting day-trippers from nearby islands.
Around 5 p.m., Dolphin Beach guests trickle down the sandy path that leads to the resort's Landing Bar & Grill. Here, under a sweeping buttonwood tree, patrons chat as the sun slips behind the horizon. One visitor couldn't find her husband on their first day. "Two and a half hours later, I went looking for him," she says. He was there under the tree, "kicked back with a Kalik [Bahamian beer], talking it up with the locals. You'd have thought they'd known him all his life."
Offering an equally authentic yet more upscale experience, the resort's brand-new Blue Water Grill and Red Sky Lounge serves delicious Bahamian fare with breathtaking bay views. Executive chef Dietmar "Didi" Uiberreiter, who hails from Austria, runs the kitchen alongside Abaconian chef Debbie MacIntosh. Together they create diverse menus featuring the freshest seafood.
Sated and sleepy, many people head back to their cottages after dinner. Others linger a while, heeding the words of the dive-shop clerk: Da ting ta do is chill.


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Reading Imagine RIT: Foundation and Structure
The RIT Strategic Plan is founded in a set of institutional commitments that express the character, traditions, and aspirations of the university. These commitments are asserted in the RIT Vision, Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles.
The goals and strategies of Imagine RIT are laid out across four broad and intersecting themes, or Key Result Areas (KRA's). These KRA's are the areas of university activity within which we must be successful in order to realize the vision of the plan and stay true to the university mission; they organize the goals and performance commitments of the plan and emphatically express current university priorities. The Key Result Areas are:
- Student Success
- Innovation, Creativity, Research, and Scholarship
- Organizational and Operational Excellence
- Stakeholder Satisfaction
The KRA's stand in a special inter-functional relation to each other, in much the same way that the elements of a full sentence work together to express a central concept.
KRA 1, "Student Success," is the subject of the sentence. Student success is RIT's pre-eminent driver, measure, and rationale and has been the cornerstone of every RIT strategic plan. It animates the work of our dedicated faculty and staff and informs our curricula, policies, and practices.
KRA 2, "Innovation, Creativity, Research, and Scholarship," is a critical modifier of Student Success. The successful RIT graduate of the 21st century must be an intellectual and cultural border-crosser—one who is open to new experience, understands the importance of breakthrough thinking, and is fluent in multiple approaches to innovation and creativity. If we ask this of our students, we can ask no less of our faculty, whose professional activities are indispensable models to our students.
KRA 3, "Organizational and Operational Effectiveness," is the critical verb of our strategic sentence. Achieving the outcomes stipulated under KRA's 1 and 2 requires impeccable stewardship and continuing development of our resources. We need careful and inspired planning to provide us with sufficient means to realize our vision, and we need a system for assessing the quality of our educational inputs in which the community has full confidence.
KRA 4, "Stakeholder Satisfaction," is all about outcomes, about reviewing our success in the above areas from the point of view of our major constituencies—current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and alumni. If these groups are satisfied with their experience of RIT, we will see positive results across all KRA's.
Founded in community-held values, principles, and aspirations, Imagine RIT is a highly results-oriented plan, constructed on the premise that the identification and attainment of the proper quantifiable goals and outcomes ensure the measured achievement of our strategic destination. The core of Imagine RIT is its 14 Strategic Goals, each of which is expressed in distinctly measurable terms and tied to a sequence of annual targets that extend to the year 2015 (?). Most of the 14 strategic goals are further developed by a set of closely related "performance commitments" also tied to annual targets. The annual targets do not appear in the Strategic Plan proper, but they inform the Strategic Plan scorecard, which records annual results for each goal and allows the university community to review our strategic progress at a glance.


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impeach for abuse of office!
convict for criminal activity and treason!
1- Democrats may stand in Obama's way on gun measures
WASHINGTON As the Senate prepares to begin debating new gun control measures, some of President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats are poised to frustrate his efforts to enact the most sweeping limits on weapons in decades.
These Democrats from largely rural states with strong gun cultures view Obama's proposals warily and have not committed to supporting them. The lawmakers' concerns could stand in the way of strong legislation before a single Republican gets a chance to vote "no."
"There's a core group of Democratic senators, most but not all from the West, who represent states with a higher-than-average rate of gun ownership but an equally strong desire to feel their kids are safe," said Mark Glaze, director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns. "They're having hard but good conversations with people back home to identify the middle-ground solutions that respect the Second Amendment but make it harder for dangerous people to get their hands on guns."
All eyes are on these dozen or so Democrats, some of whom face re-election in 2014. That includes Sens. Max Baucus of Montana, Mark Begich of Alaska and Mark Pryor of Arkansas.
The Senate Judiciary Committee begins hearings Wednesday.
Well that's good to hear
2- Obama: Gun-control advocates have to listen more
WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says gun-control advocates have to do a little more listening than they do sometimes in the debate over firearms in America.
In an interview with The New Republic, Obama says he has "a profound respect" for the tradition of hunting that dates back for generations.
"And I think those who dismiss that out of hand make a big mistake. Part of being able to move this forward is understanding the reality of guns in urban areas are very different from the realities of guns in rural areas," he says.
Obama has called for a ban on military-style assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines and is pushing other policies following the mass shooting last month at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn. In response, gun-rights advocates have accused Obama and others of ignoring the Second Amendment rights of Americans.
The president says it's understandable that people are protective of their family traditions when it comes to hunting.
"So it's trying to bridge those gaps that I think is going to be part of the biggest task over the next several months. And that means that advocates of gun control have to do a little more listening than they do sometimes," he says.
Has Obama himself ever fired a gun?
"Yes," the president says, "in fact, up at Camp David, we do skeet shooting all the time."
His daughters don't shoot skeet at the presidential retreat in Maryland, he adds, "but oftentimes guests of mine go up there."
The interview appears in the Feb. 11 issue of The New Republic.
All I can say is impeach
"Government is not the solution to our problem, government is the problem" Ronald Reagan
impeach for abuse of office!
convict for criminal activity and treason!
I have e-mailed and gotten responses from Senator Mark Pryor on several occasions lately. His responses were very positive. I would like to think that by my writing to him I have helped to mold his opinion in some small way. Please contact your reps. They count votes. That is what will make the difference.
Clan MacPherson
There is going to be alot of problems with this gun control, gun debate or what ever spin on the terminolodgy the elected officals wish to call it. they are not going to go away until they have thier way! We are supposed to have so many rights in this country. And what do we really have lets examine our problem that is growing out of control by the day. Obama, fienstine, schumer pelosi, boxer,and a host of others want to change the second amendment if not tear it to shreds. all these people have weapons and Id bet a thousand dollars that each and everyone of these people eathier have a gun that is apperingon the new ban list or thier body guards do. Now if its a Non-secret service body guard he he too will have to surrender his little toys under his coat such as his high capicity mags and weapon, for those who carry MP-5's those will be a no no as well.
In New York State Cuomo was in such a rush to point out hey look what I did! I have banned all assualt weapons, and restricted hig cap magizines. Well the stupid moron forgot to make the exemption for police officeers in that state. So now all the police are breaking the rules and for the most part are to be considered criminals, for the fact they are breaking a law that was just passed. So let them dig out all the old 38's and 357 Mags & and they will have to find a substiute for the s&w 1000 shotguns that they used to use due to the high cap mag. Id bet anyone a dollar to a dounut that even cuomo has weapons that are on the ban list, that whole family is shady, go and take a real good look to when his father was governor of New York, New York State politics are nothing but a good ole boys club. I could place some things in here that would really nake people say wtf is going on thier. New York like chicago has always been plauged with dishonest politicans and public servants, from Mayor going to federal prison for corruption as well as his some of his staff. to the Sheriff of one county taking inmates out of the Jail to do work on his own house with money thet was taken from drug profits
that was suposed to go back into the drug unit to further the war on drugs , sure it will. and who could forget the seven New York State Police Officers Evidence Techs that were imprisoned for evidence manufacturing or planting eveidence which ever term you wish to use.I dont know about everyone here But I'm sick and tired of dishonest politicans and those who sneak and pass bills into the night. that are not favorable to its citizans. Here is a sixty four thousand dollar question,,As follows if a policeman give you a lawful order you must follow it, such as moving along ther is nothing to see here , or the officer is getting his butt kicked by a twoo pound psyco strung out on meth who is not only hell bent on not going to jail and is bound and determined to hurt anyone who is going to try and put them there. Now if this strung out POS tries to kill the officer, no-one wants to see this, do you call 911 and get placed on hold which has happened many times in NY State, or do you go and get the weapon that is now banned by law and use deadly force to save the officers life? most will say save the officers life! without a doubt. And for the catch 22, once you use that banned weapon you have just become a criminal, by using a banned weapon to take anothers life, sure the circumstances may get you probation, but commiting a crime with a firearm wil cause you to lose your rights.I will do what, I have to do to protect my family and friend and even other I do not know, But to be blaintiantly honest would it be benifical to help someone who is anti second amendmentm due to contary belief that person could be the best witness for the prosuction to put you in jail. Id Like to strees one point ( and please do hate me for this comment its not ment to be liable or hatefull) Im sure there are several police officers here on the forum and I applude the work you do every day and your main goal is to go home in one oeice at the end of your shift. But the police are to be non-baised and to go by what they see and hear in feild interviews, You dio not have to talk with them right away after a shoting, you can request an attorney be oresent, and they might say ok but your going to have to go to jail ubtil we sort this out!
Nio Biggie just go if you say one wrong word it will be used against you, you can bet on that it costs over 150 grand just as retainer for an officer involved shooting, imagine just the everyday average joe. You get some public defender schmuck that is only getting a few hundred dollars to defend you,its not worth it. You make think this is bad but If i know for a fact that a person whom is under attact from a would be robber, I will not use deadly force I'll just call 911, and then its all up to them, now if its my family that is diffrent story. This who gun control is getting out of hand. and when the guns are gone it still dose not stop the violence, there are explosives, knives, cars, blunt force objects etc and the list goes on for implements of destruction. At what point dose this maddness stop. I'll tell you get the gun grabbers out of office and do not let them back in no matter who they are, looking ahead to 2016 its going to be real interesting Clinton willmake another bid for the white house and who will be the vice prez obama? Biden may even put in his two cents for the offices of the Presidency and have a clinton as his VP. I seriously believe that we arfe headed towards darker days from these power hungry govermenet imposters. Ill let you in on a litttle secret when obama was running for president I was in a house that was abandoned and was doing some work on the house for an eldery person who owned the house , some lil ole camoagine worker knocked on the door and asked if she could place an obama sign in the front yard I told her no under no circumstances was that sign to be placed there. And Guess what When I went to fget supplies Icam back and the sign was on the lawn.! I called both the democratic hq & the GOP , and informedn them of this dirty political trick, I also informed the democratic campange office thqat id one more sign was to appear on that lawn I woukd file charges against them for trespassing and anything else I coukld get them charge for. these people are not your friends no is the police for that matter, thier job is to keep the peace no mattter what the cost even if itincludeds the taking of a human life. Ehn I was working in ohio Other than drawin gmy weapon to clear a vacant apartment and resecure it, the only time I have ever had to draw my weapon is when some smart ass stree punk with an extensive police record, told me I was fgoing to die that night! for stopping him to ask hinma few questions, due to the behavior he was displaying, as if he was trying to hide from someone. that night This persons inent was to shoot me, but that did not happen , not did the suspect receive any injuries. he left the scene only to be picked up a efw blocks away. The major poin is we cannot take this gun grabbibg crap lying down or say well the other guy can get it done better than me or I dont wnt to get involved! those whom choose to not get involved wil surely be the goverments scrarficial Lambs, I for one will not be one of them!! not now & not ever! Doc
I still have not watched the news since election day. I have a question for those who do.
Has there been EVEN ONE politician who mentioned " protection from a tryyanical government" as a reason to keep & bear arms? Or is it only for hunting & sport?
Because I don't recall those being mentioned in our bill of rights.
Thanks, Brad
" Save a tree...........Eat A Beaver!"
I seldom talk to liberals.............................. But when I do, I order fries............
They are only talking about hunting and sport shooting. You know because Hunting & Sporting is in the 2nd Amendment right next to "No Assault Weapons".
They are all bending this to feed their own agendas. Sorry Washington my rights are not up for you to debate. I say throw them all out and start over. Elect people who are not career politicians.... Like we used to do during the most properous days of America.
"What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?" -Thomas Jefferson-
"Our rights come from our humanity and may not be legislated away -- not by a vote of Congress, not by the consensus of our neighbors, not even by agreement of all Americans but one." Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
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Discussion in '2007 Playoffs' started by max, May 6, 2007.
Well, 6-0 run to start the 4th for the Bulls...lead down to 15.
OK, I know I'm just posting with myself here, but CWebb is doing a terrible job in the middle of that zone. He's trying to make up for it on offense as best he can in this 4th quarter, but he just doesn't seem to have a feel for how to play the middle of a zone, and the Bulls are just taking advantage each time down the court. Sheed not happy with the officials after a dunk --- I'm hoping he doesn't pick up a worthless T in the last 6 minutes of this game.
I agree, the Bulls have done well against the zone in the 2nd, while the Bulls going to zone on D has helped them as well. I expect to see a lot more zone from the Bulls in game 3.
The Bad Carlos Delfino – put the damn armband back on Lindsey Hunter – get back on the speed The Decent Chris Webber The Good Every other Piston Flip Saunders The Best Jason Maxiell's extremely dirty foul on Deng's face
Thursday: The Bulls are going to wish the refs let Sheed stay on the floor tonight.....
ok, 2 minutes left, and Billups and Hamilton will hopefully come out of the game with a 17 point lead.
Wow, they just announced a great stat. The Pistons have led in double digits for 72 of the 96 minutes of this series. Now THAT is domination.
I don`t mean to toot my own horn............
I think an argument could be made that CWebb should make the Good column for his offensive performance, but I will agree that his defense in the second half left much to be desired. Maxiell was throwing his elbows around pretty good tonight --- did you catch his elbow to the face of Hinrich after Hinrich had already fouled him? I'm surprised Hinrich didn't end up with a Nash-like gash on his nose after that play.
And now we've heard it here 2nd as well. Feel free to toot away after you predict a blowout win in games 3 and 4 as well.
Remember what I said about rebounding? 46-38 game 1 51-30 tonight Awesome hustle tonight! This doesn't look like the reg season Pistons...these guys are SERIOUS! Couldn't peak at a better time.
Huge first quarter for the Pistons had the Bulls back on their heels before they could respond. Skiles even brought Mike Sweetney in for Ben at one point, which was mystifying. Ben recovered in the second quarter and had a decent game, although CWebb torched him in the first quarter. This was a really bizarre statistical game. Pistons turned it over 21 times, got outshot at the FT line 52-23 (!)...and still won by 21 points. Outrebounding the Bulls 51-30 and outshooting from the floor 53% to 34% (on 11 more FG attempts) accounted for that. And the Pistons leading rebounder, with 9, was...Rip Hamilton. The Bulls can hope to build on their aggressive drives to the hoop in the second half that got them most of those FTs, but their big 3 are struggling. Hinrich was invisible tonight, and Gordon might as well have been. Deng had only 16, and he was totally dominated by Tay, who dropped 25 and took 8 more shots from the floor than Deng did! I don't know what the Bulls are going to do about their rebounding woes. They can reasonably hope to shoot better at home, and that the Pistons won't be quite as lights out, but they can't win if they keep getting murdered on the boards. And they can't get anything consistent going for their perimeter scorers.
u know we have a chat room , right? Cmon in..
Game 3 will be a Piston win............IN OT!!!!!!!!!
CWebb was 10-11 from the floor--I think that's better than "decent" or even "good"! I can live with some shaky D if he's going to be THAT productive and efficient.
Couldn't agree more! Agreed D4E. It isn't like we expect much from Webber defensively anyway. I'll take that kind of performance from him for the rest of the playoffs.
Hey Roscoe, X out that 6th victory buddy!!!!!!!!!
ben is no longer good. maxiell is better than him. we are better than chicago.
4cwebb, sorry! I forgot to post the link. Anyways, chat will be open every game and you can find the link in the QUICKLINKS menu up above. Sorry about that.
Way to go out on a limb with that one jay! ;)
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|Yes, my clients often remark that their dogs act like a "different dog" after they are groomed. I am not sure exactly why this is. Grooming gives a dog intensive human contact and the physical attention seems to fulfill something that they crave. I think they just feel better after a good bath and brush-out. If you've ever had a "spa day", you know the feeling.
Puppy after grooming behaves NICE??
Our 7 month old Shiloh Shepard "Kiyah" has been an interesting character in our house. She is being crate trained and does well in the crate, but usually when we let her out she will go through a 5 minute phase or running round like a "psycho-dog" before calming down to a general run-around state. Her behavior outside the house is completely different. She walks very well on leash and when in new environments is much less energetic, but as soon as she gets into the house she goes bonkers....at least she did...
Last Sunday we took her to a local feed store for her first grooming. I took her for a long walk before the car ride to help get her anxiety out and calm her mind. When we got her back home, she acted like a different dog. She is much more calm, likes to lay down next to us and the baby and just observe. She will follow people that get up and walk around and is just for lack of a better term "At Peace"
The behavior has lasted consistently to the time in which I write.
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Tough choices: They haven't gone away
Hassan campaigned on promises to "restore" funding legislators cut when they passed the last state budget. She never said where she would get the money to do that. Now she admits that the restoration will take years - because the money simply is not there.
The last budget reduced state spending by 10.25 percent. It was only the second time since World War II that a state budget came out smaller than the previous one. Hassan called the cuts reckless and irresponsible. So why isn't she proposing an immediate increase in state spending back to the previous budget level?
The hard reality is that the revenues just are not there. Restoring the 10-cent tobacco tax cut is not going to do the trick. And Hassan seems reluctant to propose fully restoring all of the tax cuts she called "reckless" before the election, probably because she knows that doing so would hurt the recovery.
Just three weeks after the election, reality is setting in. It is easier to campaign against spending cuts than it is to find money to pay for all of the things people would like the government to do. Hassan says we face tough choices in the next budget. We did in the last budget, too. She got elected by implying that those hard choices were not necessary. But they were. Voters who hoped to see all of their favored programs and services fully funded simply by removing the speaker's gavel from Bill O'Brien's hands are, it seems, in for some disappointment.


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well, where do i start. i'm trying to find out (like everybody else) what was used for Boba's sidearm in ESB. Here is what I found out.
I do have the nemrod holster, a nemrod mini clipper spear gun, and a nemrod galeon speargun. I bought the galeon cause I read somewhere that Boba supposedly received one of these as well, like the bespin guards just in a modified version. So I thought, cool, get a galeon, paint it brown, and only modify what you see on screen/pics. Which is the end of the barrel, the end of the gun and the grip/handle. Because I'm still unsure if the galeon was indeed used as his weapon, i did not sand the grip/ handle into shape, which turned out to be a good move, cause after i painted the galeon and placed it in the holster, I noticed a few things:
The galeon sits pretty low in the holster.
So I checked the mini clipper again, and it sits in the correct height,.
even worse, the mini clipper has a split trigger guard, which you can see in the ESB pic below(green line).
I have no doubt that a pneumatic spear gun was used. Check the pic with the lines/arrows.
(red lines): the silver tip at the end of the gun is the part of the spear rod that get's pushed into the gun. so what they did was they used a spear to create the illusion of the barrel thinning (blue lines)as well as the tip at the end. They cut the spear to the desired length, and placed it in the aluminum tube. therefore you have a thicker piece at the barrel (aluminum tube) and the then the thinner piece (spear rod).
(red square): i used the crankshaft piece from the V8 model kit, as it was used on the bespin gun, comparing the pics, this piece is absent on bobas gun.
(yellow lines): notice the groove ? this is a groove that holds an o-ring to seal the pneumatic mechanism of the gun. the o-ring sits in a round aluminum piece which is part of the mechanism. so the gun has to be round at the end, not square.
So these are my findings. As much as I liked the galeon to be bobas gun, I'm afraid i have to destroy a perfectly working mini clipper now...